Military rank is a system of hierarchy relationships in armed forces or civil institutions organized along military lines. Usually, uniforms denote the bearer's rank by particular insignia affixed to the uniforms.... used in the British Indian Army
British Indian Army
The Indian Army was the principal army of the British Raj in India during the last half-century before the Partition of India of India in 1947.... , where it was the lowest rank for a Viceroy's Commissioned Officer
Viceroy's Commissioned Officer
A Viceroy's Commissioned Officer was a senior Indian member of the British Indian Army. VCOs held appointments approximately equivalent to Warrant Officers in the British Army, but held a commission issued by the Governor-General of India.... (VCO). Jemadars either commanded platoon
Platoon
A platoon is a military unit typically composed of two to four Section or squads and containing about 30 to 50 soldiers. Platoons are organised into a company , which typically consists of three, four or five platoons.... s or troop
Troop
A troop is a military unit, originally a small force of cavalry, subordinate to a squadron and headed by the troop leader. A cavalry soldier of Private is called a Trooper .... s themselves or assisted their British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom , the UK or Britain,is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe.... commander. They also filled regimental positions such as Assistant Quartermaster
Quartermaster
Quartermaster refers to two different military occupations. In land Army, it is a term referring to either an individual soldier or a Military unit, who specializes in supplying and provisioning troops.... (Jemadar Quartermaster) or Assistant Adjutant
Adjutant
Adjutant is a military rank or appointment. In some armies it is an Officer who assists a more senior officer, while in other armies it is a rank, which normally corresponds roughly to a Commonwealth Staff Sergeant or Warrant Officer.... (Jemadar Adjutant).
The Indian Army is the largest branch of the Indian Armed Forces of India and has the responsibility for army military operations. Its primary objectives include defending India from external aggression, maintaining peace and security within the country, patrolling borders and conducting counter-terrorist operations.... until 1965 as the lowest rank of Junior Commissioned Officer
Junior Commissioned Officer
Junior Commissioned Officer is a term describing a group of military ranks found in the Indian Army and Pakistan Army which correspond to warrant officers in other commonwealth armies.... (JCO). The rank of Jemadar was later renamed in both the Indian Army and the Pakistan Army
Pakistan Army
The Pakistan Army is the largest branch of the Pakistan military, and is mainly responsible for protection of the state borders, the security of administered territories and defending the national interests of Pakistan within the framework of its international obligations.... as Naib Subedar in infantry
Infantry
Infantry are soldiers who are primarily trained for the role of fighting on foot. A soldier in the infantry is known as an infantryman. Infantry units have more physically demanding training than other branches of armies, and place a greater emphasis on fitness, physical strength and aggression.... units, and Naib Risaldar in cavalry
Cavalry
The Cavalry is the second oldest of the Combat Arms, and as soldiers or warriors who fought mounted on horseback in combat, it represents the mobility and offensive power of the armed forces.... and armour
Armour
Armour or armor is protective covering used to prevent damage from being inflicted to an individual or a vehicle through use of direct contact weapons or projectiles, usually during combat.... ed corps units.
The rank remains in use in the paramilitary police hierarchy.
