[2] A field marshal remains a serving officer on the active list of the Sri Lankan Army for life.

[4][5] A field marshal's insignia consists of the National emblem over a crossed batons in a lotus blossom wreath.

[7][8] The Sri Lanka Army Dress Regulations, lays out the field marshal's uniform.

It is in line with the uniform of a general officer (with underling parent regimental traditions) with a few unique variations.

[9] Sarath Fonseka was the first and, to date, only Sri Lankan Army officer to be promoted to the rank.