Colonel (Sri Lanka)


Colonel is a senior officer rank in the Sri Lanka Army that is a superior rank to lieutenant colonel and subordinate to major-general. The rank has a NATO rank code of OF-6, equivalent to captain in the Sri Lanka Navy and group captain in the Sri Lanka Air Force.

Colonel of the Regiment

The title Colonel of the Regiment continues to be used in the modern Sri Lanka Army. The ceremonial position is often conferred on retired general officers, brigadiers or colonels who have a close link to a particular regiment. When attending functions as "Colonel of the Regiment", the titleholder wears the regimental uniform with rank insignia of colonel, regardless of their official rank. A Colonel of the Regiment is expected to work closely with a regiment and its Regimental Association.

Insignia

The rank insignia for a colonel is a Sri Lanka emblem over two "pips".

Notable colonels