The rank is equivalent to vice admiral in the Swedish Navy.

[3] Historically, during the 20th century, lieutenant generals were promoted one grade upon retirement to full four-star general.

Following a proposal from the Swedish Armed Forces, the Government of Sweden decides on employment as a general of any rank.

[5][6] The command flag of a lieutenant general (and a vice admiral) is a double swallowtailed Swedish flag.

In the first blue field 3 five-pointed white stars placed one over two.