Sarhang سرهنگ | |
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Country | Iran |
Service branch | Ground Forces Air Force Air Defense Force Revolutionary Guard Disciplinary Force |
NATO rank code | OF-09 |
Sarhang is a title and/or military rank of Iranian origin, a compound of sar ("head, chief") and hang ("an army division"). In modern usage in Iran, sarhang (Persian: سرهنگ) is the equivalent of 'General officer' or simply 'General,' the highest rank in the military.