Lance naik

{{Short description|Rank in Indian and Pakistan army}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}} [[File:Lance Naik, 66th Bengal Native Infantry (Volunteers), 1842.jpg|thumb|upright|1842 painting of a Bengal Army lance naik]] thumb|Insignia of an Indian Army Lance Naik thumb|Insignia of a Pakistan Army Lance Naik

'''Lance naik''' ('''L/Nk''')<ref>{{Cite web|title=A Guide to Indian Army Abbreviations|url=http://www.empirefaithwar.com/tell-their-story/research-your-soldier/helpful-guides/indian-army-abbreviations|website=www.empirefaith.com}}</ref> is the equivalent rank to lance corporal in the Indian and Pakistani armies and, before 1947, in the British Indian Army, ranking below naik and above sepoy.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pakistanarmy.gov.pk/AWPReview/TextContent.aspx?pId=298 |title=Pakistan Army: Badges of Rank |website=Pakistan Army Web Portal |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110429091752/https://www.pakistanarmy.gov.pk/AWPReview/TextContent.aspx?pId=298 |archive-date=29 April 2011}}</ref> In cavalry units the equivalent is acting lance daffadar. Like British lance corporals, each wears a single rank chevron.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Indian Army Rank Structure for CO, JCO, NCO and Insignia! - Testbook|url=https://testbook.com/defence/indian-army-rank-structure|website=Testbook.com}}</ref> A Lance Naik is responsible for providing assistance in the leadership of small teams or units.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ranks in Indian Army - Detailed Guide to Ranks and Insignia|url=https://dehradundefenceacademy.com/ranks-in-indian-army-insignia/|website=dehradundefenceacademy.com|date=30 November 2024 }}</ref>

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Category:Pakistan Army ranks Category:Military ranks of British India Category:Military ranks of the Indian Army