Fresh round of promotions add to RCAF's 'bloated' upper ranks

The government has approved a new mass round of military promotions, elevating 120 officers to brigadier general, giving two stars to a further 87 generals and elevating two people to lieutenant general status.

Published in the government’s June royal book, the 210 promotions add yet again to the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces already “bloated” upper echelons, with one national security analyst estimating the military has in excess of 3,000 generals.

Contacted yesterday, Defence Ministry spokesman Chhum Socheat said the advancements were based on merit and capacity and followed requests by commanders within RCAF units.

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