Generalmajor (Sweden)
Template:Scandinavian military rank sidebar Generalmajor is an officer's rank in Sweden and Finland, immediately above Brigadgeneral and below Generallöjtnant.
Finnish Defence Forces rank of Kenraalimajuri is comparable to Ranks of NATO armies officers as OF-7
Holders of the rank in Sweden
- The Chief of Army and the Chief of Air Force hold this rank.
- The commander of the Swedish Military Intelligence and Security Service (MUST).
- The Chief of Home Guard
History and related ranks
In Sweden, the equivalent Naval rank is Konteramiral
Finland
In Finland a kenraalimajuri typically commands a corps or army chief of staff. The commander of Finnish Air Force is a kenraalimajuri. There are also several special tasks for kenraalimajuri or senior.
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.