Lance naik
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Lance naik (L/Nk)[1] is the equivalent rank to lance corporal in the Indian and Pakistani armies and, before 1947, in the British Indian Army, ranking below naik and above sepoy.[2] In cavalry units the equivalent is acting lance daffadar. Like British lance corporals, each wears a single rank chevron.[3] A Lance Naik is responsible for providing assistance in the leadership of small teams or units.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "A Guide to Indian Army Abbreviations". www.empirefaith.com.
- ^ "Pakistan Army: Badges of Rank". Pakistan Army Web Portal. Archived from the original on 29 April 2011.
- ^ "Indian Army Rank Structure for CO, JCO, NCO and Insignia! - Testbook". Testbook.com.
- ^ "Ranks in Indian Army - Detailed Guide to Ranks and Insignia". dehradundefenceacademy.com.