Acting Lance Daffadar
Acting Lance Daffadar (abbreviated ALD)[1] is a Non-commissioned officer rank used in the armies of Pakistan and India. The rank is equivalent to the rank Lance Corporal used in British Army. Its infantry equivalent is Lance Naik.[2]. The rank is used in cavalry and Armoured regiments of Indian Army and Pakistan Army. The rank insignia for an Acting Lance Daffadar is a single chevron similar to Lance Naik[3]. Acting Lance Daffadars are lower than Lance Daffadars and higher than Sowars.
The role of an Acting Lance Daffadar is to assist in the leadership of small units or teams.
See Also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "A Guide to Indian Army Abbreviations". www.empirefaith.com.
- ^ "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.