Lieutenant General (LtGen) (, genlt) is a three-star commissioned

officer An officer is a person who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization. The term derives from Old French ''oficier'' "officer, official" (early 14c., Modern French ''officier''), from Medieval Latin ''officiarius'' "an officer," fro ...

rank in the

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and

Swedish Amphibious Corps The Amphibious Corps (, Amf) is the Marines, marine infantry arm of the Swedish Navy, with an emphasis on coastal defence. It has its roots in the Swedish Coastal Artillery, coastal artillery (, KA) but after the end of the Cold War it was seen as ...

. Lieutenant general ranks immediately above major general and below a

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. The rank is equivalent to

vice admiral Vice admiral is a senior naval flag officer rank, usually equivalent to lieutenant general and air marshal. A vice admiral is typically senior to a rear admiral and junior to an admiral. Australia In the Royal Australian Navy, the rank of Vice ...

in the

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History

The lieutenant general was originally the

's deputy (''

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'') or closest man. The lieutenant general was usually the commander of a division. Historically, during the 20th century, lieutenant generals were promoted one grade upon retirement to full four-star general. Following a proposal from the

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, the

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decides on employment as a general of any rank. In everyday speech, generals of all ranks are addressed as generals.

Rank insignia

Collar patches

File:OF-8_Generallöjtnant.jpg, Collar patch m/58 (black m/02) on ''field uniform M90''
(2002–present) File:Kragspegel general svart.jpg, Collar patch m/58 (black m/02) on ''field uniform M90''
(2002–present) File:OF-8_Generallöjtnant_G.jpg, Collar patch m/58 (gold) on ''uniform m/58-m/59'' and ''field uniform M90''
(1983–2002) File:Kragspegel general guld.jpg, Collar patch m/58 (gold) on ''uniform m/58-m/59'' and ''field uniform M90''
(–2002) File:General kragspegel m58 stjärna m39.jpg, Collar patch m/58 (bronze) on ''uniform m/58-m/59''
(1972–1983) File:Generallöjtnant_kragspegel_m58_stjärna_m39.jpg, Collar patch m/58 (bronze) on ''uniform m/58-m/59''
(1958–1972) File:14_Generallöjtnant_krage_1923.jpg, Collar patch on ''uniform m/1923''
(1923–1939)

Shoulder marks

File:OF-8_Generallöjtnant_M87.png,

Shoulder mark A shoulder mark, also called a rank slide or slip-on, is a flat cloth sleeve worn on the shoulder strap of a uniform. It may bear rank or other insignia. A shoulder mark should not be confused with a (an elaborate shoulder strap), a (a brai ...

on ''uniform m/87'' (Army)
(1987–present) File:OF-8 Generallöjtnant FV.jpg, Shoulder mark on ''uniform m/87'' (Air Force)
(1987–present) File:OF-8_Generallöjtnant_FV_hylsa.jpg, Shoulder mark m/87 on white shirt (Air Force)
(1987–present) File:OF-8_Viceamiral_FL_hylsa.jpg, Shoulder mark m/87 on ''uniform m/87 - white'' and white shirt (Navy)
(1987–present) File:17_Generallöjtnant_1939.jpg, Shoulder mark on ''uniform m/1939''
(1939–1958) File:14_Generallöjtnant_axelklaff_m1923.jpg, Shoulder mark on ''uniform m/1923''
(1923–1939) File:OF-8_Generallöjtnant_1910.png, Shoulder mark on ''uniform m/1910''
(1910–1923)

Sleeve insignias

Amphibious Corps and Coastal Artillery

File:OF-8_Generallöjtnant_AMF_arm.jpg, Sleeve insignia for a lieutenant general in the Amphibious Corps
(2003–present) File:OF-8_Generallöjtnant_AMF_ärm_pre-2003.jpg, Sleeve insignia for a lieutenant general in the Amphibious Corps
(2000–2003)
and
Coastal Artillery
(1972–2000) File:OF-7 Generalmajor AMF ärm pre-2003.jpg, Sleeve insignia for a lieutenant general in the Coastal Artillery
(1901–1972)

Air Force

File:OF-8 Generallöjtnant FV mäss.jpg, Sleeve insignia for a lieutenant general (1972–?) (today only on mess dress uniform) File:OF-7 Generalmajor FV mäss.jpg, Sleeve insignia for a lieutenant general (?–1972) File:OF-8 Generallöjtnant FV2.jpg,

Flight suit A flight suit is a full-body garment, worn while flying aircraft such as military airplanes, Glider (aircraft), gliders and helicopters. These suits are generally made to keep the wearer warm, as well as being practical (plenty of pockets), and ...

sleeve insignia (''Ärmmatta m/02'') for a lieutenant general
(1972–present) File:OF-7 Generalmajor FV2.jpg,

sleeve insignia for a lieutenant general
(?–1972)

Army

File:2_Generallöjtnant_armén_ärm_1906.jpg, Sleeve insignia for a lieutenant general on
(1906–1923)

Hats

File:OF-9 General lägermössa 1865-99.png, Hat for general of any rank on
(1865–?)

Personal flags

The command flag of a lieutenant general (and a

) is a double swallowtailed Swedish flag. In the first blue field 3 five-pointed white stars placed one over two. File:Naval Rank Flag of Sweden - Viceamiralsflagga.svg, Lieutenant general/

Vice admiral Vice admiral is a senior naval flag officer rank, usually equivalent to lieutenant general and air marshal. A vice admiral is typically senior to a rear admiral and junior to an admiral. Australia In the Royal Australian Navy, the rank of Vice ...

flag
(1972–present)

Footnotes

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