Generalmajor (Sweden)

Holders of the rank in Sweden

• The chief inspectors of the Army and Air force hold this rank and his/her duty is to oversee the training of Army/Airforce units. Those inspectors report to the head of production.
• Military area commanders
• Head of operations
• Head of the military intelligence and security services "MUST"

History and related ranks

Origin - Middle Ages

The rank was originally a pure staff officers rank used for those who served a general. Those staff servants were named Sergeant Major Generals. The sergeant part was later dropped.

See also

• Finnish military ranks
• Military ranks of the Swedish armed forces
• Swedish Armed Forces
• Officer Training