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The Service Chiefs And The Military Hierarchy by Magic1: 10:35am On Aug 14, 2021 |
The Nigerian Army comes first in the Military hierarchy, followed by the Navy and then the Air Force. In attending military and/or political functions, the pattern of arrival is based on the military hierarchy where the lowest service Chief (Air Chief) arrives first, then the Naval Chief, followed by the Army Chief before the big one, the Chief of Defense Staff. These Chiefs (Army, Navy and Airforce) are all of the same rank though different nomenclatures and insignias. The Army Chief is usually a Lieutenant General, the Naval Chief is a Vice Admiral while the Air Chief is an Air Marshal. They are all three (3) star generals except the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) who is a full general (4 star) that is if he is an Army Officer. If the CDS is drawn from the Navy, he is an Admiral while from the Air Force, he is an Air Marshal. They (the service chiefs and CDS) are decorated with these ranks upon appointment by the President and confirmation from the National Assembly. These stars are attached to the collars of their camouflage in the event that they appear in the unified military camouflage while the insignia of their ranks appears in front of their camouflage, somewhere around the chest but in the event where they appear in their respective service uniforms, their ranks are worn on their shoulders with the “red” emblem fixed to their collars. The President is the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces and he can wear any of the service uniforms if he likes to commemorate with the particular military service he attends their event and he wears the unified camouflage especially in the event where he visits soldiers in war front or in areas of civil unrest. He wears the five (5) general insignia on the collar of the camouflage. The President reserves the exclusive right to appoint and fire as he desires especially if he deems the service chiefs as non performing. Cc: Seun Lalasticlala 2 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: The Service Chiefs And The Military Hierarchy by TarOrfeeek: 10:42am On Aug 14, 2021 |
![]() NA is an army of confusion and ethnic division. NN is the only Navy that has non-coastal dwellers as a majority. NAF still predominantly a Benue state affairs and manpower level. Why is there not a uniform Merit based selection for Officers? |
Re: The Service Chiefs And The Military Hierarchy by Magic1: 11:50am On Aug 14, 2021 |
TarOrfeeek: Lol. We all know how things work in Nigeria. Everything is politicized. |
Re: The Service Chiefs And The Military Hierarchy by DoctorDree(m): 12:08pm On Aug 14, 2021 |
Wey corruption dey every damn sector |
Re: The Service Chiefs And The Military Hierarchy by Magic1: 12:37pm On Aug 14, 2021 |
DoctorDree: Corruption has eaten deep into everything in Nigeria and it’s quite pathetic. |
Re: The Service Chiefs And The Military Hierarchy by TotoGame(m): 12:40pm On Aug 14, 2021 |
Magic1: The chief of air staff is an Air marshal Air vice marshal is equivalent to major General in the army and rear admiral in the navy |
Re: The Service Chiefs And The Military Hierarchy by LegalWolf: 12:46pm On Aug 14, 2021 |
[s] TarOrfeeek:[/s] Why the fvck on earth do you like lying? My Uncle was an admiral and I can tell you for a fact that the South has produced way more chief of naval staff than the North. In fact, the South dominates the NN. You may hate us. That’s your business. But do you need to lie? 4 Likes |
Re: The Service Chiefs And The Military Hierarchy by Omoluabi1stborn: 12:48pm On Aug 14, 2021 |
Why should Chief of Air staff be the lowest is what I don't understand ![]() Infact I think, Chief of Army and Airforce should be the same level. Airforce is a powerful unit of a country. Cc: legalwolf 1 Like |
Re: The Service Chiefs And The Military Hierarchy by Magic1: 1:05pm On Aug 14, 2021 |
TotoGame:. Thanks for the observation. I have corrected it. |
Re: The Service Chiefs And The Military Hierarchy by Omoluabi1stborn: 1:06pm On Aug 14, 2021 |
Magic1: Omoluabi1stborn: |
Re: The Service Chiefs And The Military Hierarchy by Magic1: 1:08pm On Aug 14, 2021 |
Omoluabi1stborn: They are all of the same rank. They are equivalent in rank but in order of military hierarchy, Army comes first, Navy follows then the Air Force. This is same practice in every other country. Always look out for events where all the service chiefs including the chief of Defense Staff are present and take a critical look at their standing or sitting positions. Also note when they have meetings with the President, the Minister of defense takes his seat, the Chief of defense staff sits next, followed by the Chief of Army Staff, Navy and then Air Force. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: The Service Chiefs And The Military Hierarchy by Omoluabi1stborn: 1:10pm On Aug 14, 2021 |
Magic1: Doesn't sounds well to me in Hierarchy. Airforce should come b4 Navy. |
Re: The Service Chiefs And The Military Hierarchy by Magic1: 1:15pm On Aug 14, 2021 |
Omoluabi1stborn: Regardless of how it sounds, that is the practice from time immemorial. Even from their dates of establishments, the army came into force first, followed by the Navy and then the Air Force. 1 Like |
Re: The Service Chiefs And The Military Hierarchy by Omoluabi1stborn: 1:18pm On Aug 14, 2021 |
Magic1: Countries wey no get Navy nko? I'm of the opinion that Airforce should be / is superior to Navy. ![]() |
Re: The Service Chiefs And The Military Hierarchy by Ikpeyi: 1:52pm On Aug 14, 2021 |
Navy is the most important arm of the defence system of any country with coastline. Imagine what a warship means to a country defence. Google US navy. 1 Like |
Re: The Service Chiefs And The Military Hierarchy by Magic1: 1:52pm On Aug 14, 2021 |
Omoluabi1stborn:. Kindly give your reason(s) |
Re: The Service Chiefs And The Military Hierarchy by Magic1: 2:32pm On Aug 14, 2021 |
Ikpeyi: The Navy quells any form of external attack from the coastal lines and plays a major role in protecting the country’s territorial waters. |
Re: The Service Chiefs And The Military Hierarchy by Omoluabi1stborn: 3:26pm On Aug 14, 2021 |
Magic1: Because its easy for airforce to destroy enemies than navy. War planes go everywhere. They destroy large numbers of enemies. War planes can even escort navy ships self. Numerous reasons to mention |
Re: The Service Chiefs And The Military Hierarchy by Magic1: 9:19pm On Aug 14, 2021 |
Omoluabi1stborn: Well as much as I agree with you, the hierarchy cannot be changed. Besides, war planes and helicopters cum drones can be shot down. If the Air Force launches attack from the sky, there are bound to be civilian casualties but you can be sure of total annihilation of the enemies when battle are fought on waters. |
Re: The Service Chiefs And The Military Hierarchy by TotoGame(m): 9:46pm On Aug 14, 2021 |
Magic1: Nothing like military hierarchy.....they are listed according to their year of establishment.... Nigerian army is the oldest.... followed by the navy .....the airforce is the youngest arm of service in Nigeria Cus some countries lists their army , marines , airforce before navy |
Re: The Service Chiefs And The Military Hierarchy by TotoGame(m): 9:50pm On Aug 14, 2021 |
Magic1: Yeah....the CDS when appointed from the airforce becomes an Air chief marshal |
Re: The Service Chiefs And The Military Hierarchy by LamidiCownu: 10:04pm On Aug 14, 2021 |
Omoluabi1stborn: ![]() Like a particular online republic? |
Re: The Service Chiefs And The Military Hierarchy by Magic1: 10:06pm On Aug 14, 2021 |
TotoGame: I wonder where you got this info from. In Nigeria, the Navy comes second in hierarchy whereas the Nigerian Navy was established in 1956 while the Nigerian Army was established in 1960 and the Air Force in 1964. Are you aware that the Chief of Army Staff can question the Chief of Naval Staff assuming he (Army Chief) arrives first in an event before the Chief of Naval Staff? Same goes to the Chief of Air Staff if the Naval Chief arrives before him. Meanwhile, they all may be course mates in NDA. |
Re: The Service Chiefs And The Military Hierarchy by Ikpeyi: 10:15pm On Aug 14, 2021 |
Omoluabi1stborn: Lol google destroyers and warships...do you know the number of warplanes and missiles on a destroyer or warship? Destroyer is a war island...imagine one American destroyer on Nigerian shore in wartime... That Nigeria Navy never ripe no mean say never no strong... |
Re: The Service Chiefs And The Military Hierarchy by Magic1: 10:22pm On Aug 14, 2021 |
Ikpeyi: Imagine the number of fighter jets aboard an aircraft carrier, the damning sight of a Naval destroyer ship, not to talk of sub marines. |
Re: The Service Chiefs And The Military Hierarchy by Omoluabi1stborn: 10:23pm On Aug 14, 2021 |
Ikpeyi: Lol, if Dem.wan drop bomb to destroy an entire city what will dey use. Airforce war planes will easily get ride of Navy warships than Navy getting ride of Airforce. I so much love Airforce. What's in Navy ![]() |
Re: The Service Chiefs And The Military Hierarchy by Omoluabi1stborn: 10:24pm On Aug 14, 2021 |
Magic1: ![]() ![]() Airforce ![]() ![]() What's in Navy except Waters. Airforce controls the land, air and sea. Navy's should.goan sit Down |
Re: The Service Chiefs And The Military Hierarchy by Magic1: 10:28pm On Aug 14, 2021 |
[quote author=Omoluabi1stborn post=104797841] Lol, if Dem.wan drop bomb to destroy an entire city what will dey use. Airforce war planes will easily get ride of Navy warships than Navy getting ride of Airforce. I so much love Airforce. What's in Navy ![]() This is obviously about your love for the Air Force. Unfortunately, your dear Air Force comes lowest in the military hierarchy. I haven’t even talked about manpower in the three arms. |
Re: The Service Chiefs And The Military Hierarchy by Magic1: 10:30pm On Aug 14, 2021 |
[quote author=Magic1 post=104798004][/quote] This is obviously about your love for the Air Force. Unfortunately, your dear Air Force comes lowest in the military hierarchy. I haven’t even talked about manpower in the three arms. |
Re: The Service Chiefs And The Military Hierarchy by Magic1: 10:35pm On Aug 14, 2021 |
Omoluabi1stborn: Did you say Air Force controls land? Please stop na. The Army ruthlessly commands the entire military. Ground force is the core of the Army, the Navy repels attack from the water while the Air Force provides support from the air. Have you heard of shooting range? The Army takes/trains both the Navy and Air force in shooting range. 1 Like |
Re: The Service Chiefs And The Military Hierarchy by compton11(m): 10:51pm On Aug 14, 2021 |
Stupid ass service chiefs |
Re: The Service Chiefs And The Military Hierarchy by Ikpeyi: 10:58pm On Aug 14, 2021 |
Magic1: I no even remember aircraft carrier and submarines... Navy be the real strength of raw power. |
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