Military Reform – 2013
2013
Full Implementation 
On 13 March 2013, political parties reached an agreement on the highest rank to be attained by the ex-rebel combatants. According to the agreement, the highest rank will be one colonel, two lieutenant colonels, 13 majors, 30 captains and 24 lieutenants. A total of 1,422 ex-combatants jointed the Nepal Army and this process was concluded on 5 July 2013.1 These new entrants were said to be housed in the newly formed General Directorate for National Development within the Nepal Army.