Field marshal (Uganda)
The rank of Field marshal is a five-star rank in the military of Uganda. President Idi Amin was the commander-in-chief of the Ugandan Armed Forces (present-day Uganda People's Defence Force, UPDF), awarding himself the rank of field marshal on 17 July 1975.[1] Presently, the highest ranking individual in the UPDF is President Yoweri Museveni, who uses the rank of general.
| Field marshal | |
|---|---|
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| Country |  Uganda |
| Service branch | Ugandan Armed Forces |
| Abbreviation | FM |
| Rank | Five-star rank |
| NATO rank code | OF-10 |
| Non-NATO rank | O-11 |
| Formation | 17 July 1975 |
| Next higher rank | None |
| Next lower rank | General |
See also
References
- "Notes on People". The New York Times. July 17, 1975. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
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