General (Canada)

The military rank of general in Canada is typically held by only one officer whose position is Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) and the senior uniformed officer of the Canadian Forces. The rank is referred to as 'four-star', despite the use of maple leaves in the insignia. It is the equivalent of the naval rank of admiral. Prior to the 1968 unification of the Canadian Forces, the equivalent rank in the Royal Canadian Air Force was air chief marshal.

The current incumbent of the position of CDS is Thomas J. Lawson.

The rank insignia for a general in the Royal Canadian Air Force is a wide braid below three narrow braid on the cuff, as well as four silver maple leaves, beneath crossed sword and baton, all surmounted by St. Edward's Crown, worn on the shoulder straps of the Service Dress tunic. In the Canadian Army, the rank insignia is a crown above a crossed sword and sabre, worn on the shoulder straps of the Service Dress tunic. The rank is also worn on slip-ons on other uniforms. On the visor of the service cap are two rows of gold oak leaves.

• Army uniform variations
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  Dress uniform tunic - shoulder

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  Uniform shirts

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  Olive green uniform (old insignia)

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  CADPAT uniform (old insignia)

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  Arid-region CADPAT uniform (old insignia)

• Air Force uniform variations
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  Dress uniform tunic - shoulder

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  Dress uniform tunic - sleeve

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  Uniform shirts (old insignia)

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  CADPAT uniform

See also

• Canadian Forces ranks and insignia