Generalmajor (Sweden)
Generalmajor is an officer's rank in Sweden and Finland, immediately above Brigadgeneral and below Generallöjtnant.
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Finnish Defence Forces rank of Kenraalimajuri is comparable to Ranks of NATO armies officers as OF-7
Holders of the rank in Sweden
- The Chief of Army and the Chief of Air Force hold this rank.
- The commander of the Swedish Military Intelligence and Security Service (MUST).
- The Chief of Home Guard
History and related ranks
In Sweden, the equivalent Naval rank is Konteramiral
Finland
In Finland a kenraalimajuri typically commands a corps or army chief of staff. The commander of Finnish Air Force is a kenraalimajuri. There are also several special tasks for kenraalimajuri or senior.
Origin - Middle Ages
The rank was originally a pure staff officers' rank used for those who served a general. Those staff servants were named Sergeant Major Generals. The sergeant part was later dropped.
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