Air vice-marshal | |
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![]() An Australian air vice-marshal's rank insignia | |
![]() RAAF AVM Command Flag | |
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Abbreviation | AVM |
Rank | Two-star |
NATO rank code | OF-7 |
Non-NATO rank | O-8 |
Formation | 1965 |
Next higher rank | Air marshal |
Next lower rank | Air commodore |
Equivalent ranks |
Air vice-marshal (abbreviated as AVM) is the third highest active rank of the Royal Australian Air Force and was created as a direct equivalent of the British Royal Air Force rank of air vice-marshal. It is also considered a two-star rank. The Australian Air Corps adopted the RAF rank system on 9 November 1920 and this usage was continued by its successor, the Royal Australian Air Force.[1]
Air vice-marshal is a higher rank than air commodore and is a lower rank than air marshal. Air vice-marshal is a direct equivalent of rear admiral in the Royal Australian Navy and major general in the Australian Army.
The insignia is one light blue band (on a slightly wider black band) over a light blue band on a black broad band.
The equivalent rank in the Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force,[2] was 'air chief commandant'.