Kenraaliluutnantti

Kenraaliluutnantti (Lieutenant General) is an officer's rank in Finland, immediately above Kenraalimajuri (Major General) and below Kenraali (General). In Finland, the rank is translated as lieutenant general. Finnish Defence Forces rank of kenraaliluutnantti is comparable to Ranks of NATO armies officers as OF-8. A kenraaliluutnantti is usually a commander of army or chief of staff of Finnish Defence Forces.

Kenraaliluutnantti
Country	Finland
NATO rank code	OF-8
Next higher rank	Kenraali
Next lower rank	Kenraalimajuri

History and related ranks

Origin

A King/Queen was also a captain, and when sending their lieutenant (literally meaning 'place holder', i.e. in lieu or on behalf of someone) as their representative, the lieutenant was titled general lieutenant to distinguish him from the lieutenants of ordinary captains.

See also

• Finnish military ranks