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Abbreviation | GEN |
Rank group | General officer |
NATO rank code | OF-9 |
Pay grade | M406 |
Formation | 1567 |
Next higher rank | Feltmarskalk (until 1842) |
Next lower rank | Generalløjtnant |
Equivalent ranks | Admiral |
General (Danish pronunciation: [ɡenəˈʁaːl]) is the highest rank of the Royal Danish Army and Royal Danish Air Force. As a four-star rank it is the equivalent to the rank of admiral in the Royal Danish Navy.[2]
The rank is rated OF-9 within NATO.[3] It has the grade of M406 within the Ministry of Defence's pay structure.[4] The rank of General is reserved for the Chief of Defence and the King À la suite.[5]