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{{Short description|Sri Lankan five star general}} |
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'''Field marshal''' (FM) is the [[five-star rank]] of the [[Sri Lanka Army]] and ranks immediately above [[General (Sri Lanka)|general]]. the rank has been awarded only once, to [[Sarath Fonseka]] as an <!--ceremonial/war time--> [[honorary rank]].<ref>{{cite web |title=PROMOTION APPROVED BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE PRESIDENT |url=http://www.documents.gov.lk/files/egz/2015/3/1906-51_E.pdf |website=documents.gov.lk |publisher=THE DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT PRINTING, SRI LANKA. |access-date=6 April 2021}}</ref> It is equivalent to [[Admiral of the fleet (Sri Lanka)|admiral of the fleet]] and [[marshal of the Sri Lanka Air Force]].<ref name="army">{{cite web |url=http://army.lk/detailed.php?NewsId=9469 |title=Nation Salutes War Veteran, General Sarath Fonseka (Retd) Conferring Field Marshal Rank |publisher=army.lk |accessdate=2015-03-22 |archive-date=2015-04-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402133226/http://www.army.lk/detailed.php?NewsId=9469 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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==Privileges== |
==Privileges== |
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A field marshal remains a serving officer on the active list of the Sri Lankan Army for life. It is a honorary position with no command or administrative responsibilities, and the officer is not subject to the Army Act. Therefore, a field marshal is permitted to engage in political activities and take up political appointments. In the [[Sri Lankan order of precedence|order of precedence]], the rank holder is equivalent to a [[cabinet minister]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.moha.gov.lk/web/images/downloads/National_Items/Table_of_Precedence.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2021-11-02 |archive-date=2021-10-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211028065148/http://www.moha.gov.lk/web/images/downloads/National_Items/Table_of_Precedence.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> He can participate in uniform to all ceremonial occasions. An officer of this rank is entitled to an office maintained by the Army along with an [[aide-de-camp]] and [[Staff (military)|personal staff]]; as well as all privileges entitled to a serving General for life. This includes pay, an official residence, transport and a security detail. Furthermore, such an officer is entitled to receive a [[guard of honor]] composed of four officers and 150 other ranks and a [[military funeral]] on his death with a [[21-gun salute]]. The widow of such an officer is entitled to the pay, allowances and residence given to her husband for life.<ref name=elevated>[http://www.defence.lk/new.asp?fname=Gen_GSC_Fonseka_elevated_to_the_rank_of_Field_Marshal_20150322_01 Gen. GSC Fonseka elevated to the rank of field marshal], Ministry of Defence (Sri Lanka), Retrieved 29 March 2015</ref><ref>[http://www.lankaenews.com/news/332/en Field Marshal post with Lifetime cabinet powers for General Sarath Fonseka..!]</ref> |
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==Insignia of rank== |
==Insignia of rank== |
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A field marshal's insignia consists of the [[Emblem of Sri Lanka|National emblem]] over a crossed batons in a lotus blossom wreath.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dress Regulation PDF - Part I |url=https://www.army.lk/sites/all/themes/bootstrap/common/images/images2/downloads/Dress-regulation-2019-PART-I.pdf |website=army.lk |publisher=Sri Lanka Army |pages=10–8 |date=January 2019 |access-date=20 May 2021}}</ref> Field marshals are awarded a Gold-tipped [[Baton (symbol)|baton]] (which they may carry on formal occasions), five stars insignia (vehicle star plate) and a personal flag.<ref name="defence">{{cite web |url=http://www.defence.lk/new.asp?fname=All_Ranks_Privileges_Pension_Restored_for_General_Fonseka_20150128_02 |title= All Ranks, Privileges & Pension Restored for General (Retd) Sarath Fonseka |publisher=defence.lk |accessdate=2015-03-22}}</ref><ref>[http://newsfirst.lk/english/2015/04/what-makes-a-field-marshal-photos/87488 What makes a Field Marshal] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180126195115/http://newsfirst.lk/english/2015/04/what-makes-a-field-marshal-photos/87488 |date=2018-01-26 }}, Ramesh Irugalbandara, newsfirst.lk, Retrieved 5 April 2015</ref> |
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The ''Sri Lanka Army Dress Regulations'', lays out the |
The ''Sri Lanka Army Dress Regulations'', lays out the field marshal's uniform. It is in line with the uniform of a general officer (with underling parent regimental traditions) with a few unique variations. These include the [[gorget patches]] of the field marshal pattern of gold/silver oak leaf chain of two oak leave, five gold/silver stars on scarlet background with a gold/silver button; worn on Dress No 2A, 4, 5, 5A, 6, 6A, 6B, 7 and 8; and special [[epaulettes]] for Dress No 2 and 2A.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dress Regulation PDF - Part I |url=https://www.army.lk/sites/all/themes/bootstrap/common/images/images2/downloads/Dress-regulation-2019-PART-I.pdf |website=army.lk |publisher=Sri Lanka Army |pages=2-14, 7-23 |date=January 2019 |access-date=20 May 2021}}</ref> |
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==List of |
==List of field marshals== |
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[[Sarath Fonseka]] was the first and, to date, only [[Sri Lankan Army]] officer to be promoted to the rank. He was promoted on 22 March 2015.<ref name=elevated |
[[Sarath Fonseka]] was the first and, to date, only [[Sri Lankan Army]] officer to be promoted to the rank. He was promoted on 22 March 2015.<ref name=elevated/><ref name=Portal>[http://www.news.lk/news/sri-lanka/item/6710-sarath-fonseka-to-be-bestowed-with-field-marshal-title Sarath Fonseka to be bestowed with Field Marshal Title] NEWS.LK (The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka), Retrieved 29 March 2015</ref><ref name=Express>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150325082502/http://www.newindianexpress.com/world/General-Fonseka-Made-Field-Marshal/2015/03/22/article2725227.ece General Fonseka Made Field Marshal] - P.K.Balachandran, [[The Indian Express]], Retrieved 29 March 2015</ref> |
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[[File:Sarath Fonseka portrait.jpg|border|left|thumb|Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, the only recipient of the Rank]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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| Country |  Sri Lanka |
| Service branch |  Sri Lanka Army |
| Abbreviation | FM |
| Rank | Five-star rank |
| Formation | 22 March 2015 |
| Next lower rank | General |
| Equivalent ranks | Admiral of the fleet (Navy) Marshal of the air force (Air Force) |
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Field marshal (FM) is the five-star rank of the Sri Lanka Army and ranks immediately above general. the rank has been awarded only once, to Sarath Fonseka as an honorary rank.[1] It is equivalent to admiral of the fleet and marshal of the Sri Lanka Air Force.[2]
Privileges
[edit]A field marshal remains a serving officer on the active list of the Sri Lankan Army for life. It is a honorary position with no command or administrative responsibilities, and the officer is not subject to the Army Act. Therefore, a field marshal is permitted to engage in political activities and take up political appointments. In the order of precedence, the rank holder is equivalent to a cabinet minister.[3] He can participate in uniform to all ceremonial occasions. An officer of this rank is entitled to an office maintained by the Army along with an aide-de-camp and personal staff; as well as all privileges entitled to a serving General for life. This includes pay, an official residence, transport and a security detail. Furthermore, such an officer is entitled to receive a guard of honor composed of four officers and 150 other ranks and a military funeral on his death with a 21-gun salute. The widow of such an officer is entitled to the pay, allowances and residence given to her husband for life.[4][5]
Insignia of rank
[edit]A field marshal's insignia consists of the National emblem over a crossed batons in a lotus blossom wreath.[6] Field marshals are awarded a Gold-tipped baton (which they may carry on formal occasions), five stars insignia (vehicle star plate) and a personal flag.[7][8]
The Sri Lanka Army Dress Regulations, lays out the field marshal's uniform. It is in line with the uniform of a general officer (with underling parent regimental traditions) with a few unique variations. These include the gorget patches of the field marshal pattern of gold/silver oak leaf chain of two oak leave, five gold/silver stars on scarlet background with a gold/silver button; worn on Dress No 2A, 4, 5, 5A, 6, 6A, 6B, 7 and 8; and special epaulettes for Dress No 2 and 2A.[9]
List of field marshals
[edit]Sarath Fonseka was the first and, to date, only Sri Lankan Army officer to be promoted to the rank. He was promoted on 22 March 2015.[4][10][11]
References
[edit]- ^ "PROMOTION APPROVED BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE PRESIDENT" (PDF). documents.gov.lk. THE DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT PRINTING, SRI LANKA. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
- ^ "Nation Salutes War Veteran, General Sarath Fonseka (Retd) Conferring Field Marshal Rank". army.lk. Archived from the original on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 2015-03-22.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2021-10-28. Retrieved 2021-11-02.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ a b Gen. GSC Fonseka elevated to the rank of field marshal, Ministry of Defence (Sri Lanka), Retrieved 29 March 2015
- ^ Field Marshal post with Lifetime cabinet powers for General Sarath Fonseka..!
- ^ "Dress Regulation PDF - Part I" (PDF). army.lk. Sri Lanka Army. January 2019. pp. 10–8. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- ^ "All Ranks, Privileges & Pension Restored for General (Retd) Sarath Fonseka". defence.lk. Retrieved 2015-03-22.
- ^ What makes a Field Marshal Archived 2018-01-26 at the Wayback Machine, Ramesh Irugalbandara, newsfirst.lk, Retrieved 5 April 2015
- ^ "Dress Regulation PDF - Part I" (PDF). army.lk. Sri Lanka Army. January 2019. pp. 2–14, 7–23. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
- ^ Sarath Fonseka to be bestowed with Field Marshal Title NEWS.LK (The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka), Retrieved 29 March 2015
- ^ General Fonseka Made Field Marshal - P.K.Balachandran, The Indian Express, Retrieved 29 March 2015