[6] Army general is a powerful rank in the country designed to command security affairs with military leadership privileges.

[7] The insignia of a four-star general consists of shoulder stars, crossed swords and laurel device.

The country's army is headed by two four-star officers, the COAS and the Chairman of the JCSC, with distinct positions, powers and responsibilities.

[8][9] The COAS has the power to command the armed forces, to ask for the written opinion of the military, and to promote or dismiss other officers as commissioned by the army law.

[11][12] In case the reappointment or service extension is found ineligible or otherwise unauthorized, the Supreme Court may overrule the government order.