However, it seems that this is not a prerequisite in the Egyptian army and that the former general had all the necessary qualifications to become a Field Marshal. 
Hata hivyo, inaonekana kuwa kuwa Jemadari Mkuu siyo kigezo cha muhimu katika jeshi la Misri na hata hivyo Meja Jenerali huyu mstaafu alikuwa na vigezo vyote vya kumfanya kuwa Jemadari Mkuu .