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Lieutenant General is a military rank used in almost every country in the world. The rank traces its origins to the Middle Ages where the title of Lieutenant General was held by the second in command on the battlefield, normally subordinate to a Captain General. The Middle Ages formed the middle period in a traditional schematic division of European history into three ages: the classical civilization of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and modern times, beginning with the Renaissance. ...
Captain General is a rank and a title. ...
In most nations, a Lieutenant General ranks immediately below a General and above a Major General. The oddity in precedence, where a Lieutenant General outranks a Major General whereas a Major would normally outrank a Lieutenant, is caused by the rank of Major General previously having been known as Sergeant Major General, which was in turn was subordinate to Lieutenant General. General is a military rank used by nearly every country in the world. ...
Insignia of a United States Air Force Major General German Generalmajor Insignia Major General is a military rank used in many countries. ...
Insignia of an O-4 in the U.S. Armed Forces Badge of rank of a Major in the British Army. ...
A Lieutenant is a military, paramilitary or police officer. ...
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United States
In three branches of the United States military—the Army, Marines and Air Force—a Lieutenant General is a "three-star general," named for the three stars worn on the uniform. USAF Lieutenant General insignia, public domain image from af. ...
The armed forces of the United States of America consist of the United States Army United States Navy United States Air Force United States Marine Corps United States Coast Guard Note: The United States Coast Guard has both military and law enforcement functions. ...
The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces which has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ...
United States Marine Corps Emblem The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the U.S. military. ...
Seal of the Air Force. ...
This page describes uniform in the sense of clothing. ...
For most of the first half of the 19th Century this rank, like that of full General, existed only on paper. Until the American Civil War, only one officer was ever promoted to this rank, Winfield Scott, an honorary, or brevet, promotion in 1855. George Washington was listed as a Lieutenant General on the Continental Army rolls after his death since he wore three stars, but his actual military title was "General and Commander In Chief." The first full promotion to Lieutenant General would not take place until Ulysses S. Grant was promoted to that rank and elevated to Commanding General of the United States Army in 1864. General is a military rank used by nearly every country in the world. ...
The American Civil War was fought in the United States from 1861 until 1865 between the United States – forces coming mostly from the 23 northern states of the Union – and the newly-formed Confederate States of America, which consisted of 11 southern states that had declared their secession. ...
Winfield Scott Winfield Scott (June 13, 1786 – May 29, 1866) was a United States general, diplomat, and presidential candidate. ...
In the military, brevet refers to a warrant authorizing a commissioned officer to hold a higher rank temporarily (usually without receiving the pay of the higher rank). ...
1855 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...
George Washington, (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) is one of the most famous Americans (see Father of the Nation[1]). He was a gentleman farmer who became an American general and Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783) and later the first...
The Continental Army was the unified command structure of the thirteen colonies fighting Great Britain during the American Revolutionary War. ...
Ulysses S. Grant (April 27, 1822 – July 23, 1885) was a Union general in the American Civil War and the 18th President of the United States (1869–1877). ...
Prior to the institution of the Chief of Staff of the United States Army in 1903, there was generally a single senior-most officer in the army. ...
1864 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...
The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for naval operations. ...
For the fishes called midshipman, see Midshipman fish In the navies of English-speaking countries, a midshipman is a low-ranking commissioned officer, usually the lowest rank. ...
In the military of various countries, ensign is a junior rank of commissioned officer. ...
A Lieutenant, Junior Grade, is a division officer in the United States Navy. ...
A Lieutenant is a military, paramilitary or police officer. ...
In the Royal Navy, United States Navy and United States Coast Guard, a lieutenant commander (lieutenant-commander or Lt Cdr in the RN) is a commissioned officer superior to a lieutenant and inferior to a commander. ...
Commander is a military rank used in many navies but not generally in armies or air forces. ...
Captain is both a nautical term and a military rank. ...
The term Rear Admiral originated from the days of Naval Sailing Squadrons, and can trace its origins to the British Royal Navy. ...
The term Rear Admiral originated from the days of Naval Sailing Squadrons, and can trace its origins to the British Royal Navy. ...
Vice Admiral is a naval rank of three star level, equivalent to Lieutenant General in seniority. ...
Admiral is a word from the Arabic term Amir-al-bahr (Lord of the bay). ...
A Fleet Admiral is a generic term for a senior admiral in command of a large group of ships, comprising a Fleet or, in some cases, a group of Fleets. ...
United States Marine Corps Emblem The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the U.S. military. ...
For the fishes called midshipman, see Midshipman fish In the navies of English-speaking countries, a midshipman is a low-ranking commissioned officer, usually the lowest rank. ...
Second Lieutenant is the lowest commissioned rank in many armed forces. ...
First Lieutenant is a military rank. ...
Captain is both a nautical term and a military rank. ...
Insignia of an O-4 in the U.S. Armed Forces Badge of rank of a Major in the British Army. ...
In the U.S. Army, Air Force and Marine Corps, a lieutenant colonel is a commissioned officer superior to a major and inferior to a colonel. ...
Insignia of a United States Air Force Colonel Colonel is a military rank, usually the highest below general grades, and just above Lieutenant Colonel. ...
A Brigadier General, or one-star general, is the lowest rank of general officer in the United States and some other countries, ranking just above Colonel and just below Major General. ...
Insignia of a United States Air Force Major General German Generalmajor Insignia Major General is a military rank used in many countries. ...
General is a military rank used by nearly every country in the world. ...
The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces which has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ...
This article refers to the general definition of cadet. ...
Second Lieutenant is the lowest commissioned rank in many armed forces. ...
First Lieutenant is a military rank. ...
Captain is both a nautical term and a military rank. ...
Insignia of an O-4 in the U.S. Armed Forces Badge of rank of a Major in the British Army. ...
In the U.S. Army, Air Force and Marine Corps, a lieutenant colonel is a commissioned officer superior to a major and inferior to a colonel. ...
Insignia of a United States Air Force Colonel Colonel is a military rank, usually the highest below general grades, and just above Lieutenant Colonel. ...
A Brigadier General, or one-star general, is the lowest rank of general officer in the United States and some other countries, ranking just above Colonel and just below Major General. ...
Insignia of a United States Air Force Major General German Generalmajor Insignia Major General is a military rank used in many countries. ...
General is a military rank used by nearly every country in the world. ...
General of the Army, or less formally five-star general, is historically the second most senior rank in the United States Army. ...
Seal of the Air Force. ...
This article refers to the general definition of cadet. ...
Second Lieutenant is the lowest commissioned rank in many armed forces. ...
First Lieutenant is a military rank. ...
Captain is both a nautical term and a military rank. ...
Insignia of an O-4 in the U.S. Armed Forces Badge of rank of a Major in the British Army. ...
In the U.S. Army, Air Force and Marine Corps, a lieutenant colonel is a commissioned officer superior to a major and inferior to a colonel. ...
Insignia of a United States Air Force Colonel Colonel is a military rank, usually the highest below general grades, and just above Lieutenant Colonel. ...
A Brigadier General, or one-star general, is the lowest rank of general officer in the United States and some other countries, ranking just above Colonel and just below Major General. ...
Insignia of a United States Air Force Major General German Generalmajor Insignia Major General is a military rank used in many countries. ...
General is a military rank used by nearly every country in the world. ...
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United Kingdom In the British Army a Lieutenant General wears St Edward's Crown over a crossed sword and baton. The British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British Armed Forces. ...
A Lieutenant General is equivalent to a Vice Admiral in the Royal Navy. Its equivalent rank in the Royal Air Force and air forces of many Commonwealth countries is Air Marshal. Vice Admiral is a naval rank of three star level, equivalent to Lieutenant General in seniority. ...
The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom is the senior service of the British armed services, being the oldest of its three branches. ...
The Royal Air Force (often abbreviated to RAF) is the air force branch of the UK Armed Forces. ...
Flag of the Commonwealth of Nations The Commonwealth of Nations is an association of independent sovereign states, most of which are former colonies once governed by the United Kingdom as part of the British Empire. ...
This article is about the Royal Air Force rank. ...
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In military organizations, a commissioned officer is a member of the service who derives authority directly from a sovereign power, and as such holds a commission from that power. ...
| | | Student Officer | OF(D) | OF-1 | OF-2 | OF-3 | OF-4 | OF-5 | OF-6 | OF-7 | OF-8 | OF-9 | OF-10 | | Royal Navy: | OCdt | Mid | SLt | Lt | Lt Cdr | Cdr | Capt | Cdre | RAdm | VAdm | Adm | Admiral of the Fleet | | Royal Marines: | OCdt | | 2Lt - Lt The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom is the senior service of the British armed services, being the oldest of its three branches. ...
Officer Cadet is a rank held by military cadets during their training to become commissioned officers. ...
For the fishes called midshipman, see Midshipman fish In the navies of English-speaking countries, a midshipman is a low-ranking commissioned officer, usually the lowest rank. ...
A Lieutenant, Junior Grade, is a division officer in the United States Navy. ...
A Lieutenant is a military, paramilitary or police officer. ...
In the Royal Navy, United States Navy and United States Coast Guard, a lieutenant commander (lieutenant-commander or Lt Cdr in the RN) is a commissioned officer superior to a lieutenant and inferior to a commander. ...
Commander is a military rank used in many navies but not generally in armies or air forces. ...
Captain is both a nautical term and a military rank. ...
The military rank of Commodore is used in some navies for officers whose position exceeds that of a Captain, but is less than that of a flag officer. ...
The term Rear Admiral originated from the days of Naval Sailing Squadrons, and can trace its origins to the British Royal Navy. ...
Vice Admiral is a naval rank of three star level, equivalent to Lieutenant General in seniority. ...
Admiral is a word from the Arabic term Amir-al-bahr (Lord of the bay). ...
Royal Navy Insignia Admiral of the Fleet is a rank of the British Royal Navy and many other navies, the equivalent of Fleet Admiral in the United States Navy. ...
The Corps of Royal Marines, usually just known as the Royal Marines (RM), are the United Kingdoms amphibious forces and a core component of the countrys Rapid Reaction Force. ...
Officer Cadet is a rank held by military cadets during their training to become commissioned officers. ...
Second Lieutenant is the lowest commissioned rank in many armed forces. ...
A Lieutenant is a military, paramilitary or police officer. ...
| Capt | Maj | Lt Col | Col | Brig | Maj Gen | Lt Gen | Gen | | | Army: | OCdt | OD | 2Lt - Lt Captain is both a nautical term and a military rank. ...
Insignia of an O-4 in the U.S. Armed Forces Badge of rank of a Major in the British Army. ...
In the U.S. Army, Air Force and Marine Corps, a lieutenant colonel is a commissioned officer superior to a major and inferior to a colonel. ...
Insignia of a United States Air Force Colonel Colonel is a military rank, usually the highest below general grades, and just above Lieutenant Colonel. ...
Brigadier is a rank in the British Army, Royal Marines, Australian Army, New Zealand Army, and several other armies ranking above Colonel and immediately below Major-General. ...
Insignia of a United States Air Force Major General German Generalmajor Insignia Major General is a military rank used in many countries. ...
General is a military rank used by nearly every country in the world. ...
The British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British Armed Forces. ...
Officer Cadet is a rank held by military cadets during their training to become commissioned officers. ...
Officer Designature, denoted OD, in the British Army and the British Royal Air Force, is a rank above Officer Cadet (OCdt) and below Second Lieutenant (2Lt). ...
Second Lieutenant is the lowest commissioned rank in many armed forces. ...
A Lieutenant is a military, paramilitary or police officer. ...
| Capt | Maj | Lt Col | Col | Brig | Maj Gen | Lt Gen | Gen | Field Marshal | | Royal Air Force: | OCdt | OD | PO - FO Captain is both a nautical term and a military rank. ...
Insignia of an O-4 in the U.S. Armed Forces Badge of rank of a Major in the British Army. ...
In the U.S. Army, Air Force and Marine Corps, a lieutenant colonel is a commissioned officer superior to a major and inferior to a colonel. ...
Insignia of a United States Air Force Colonel Colonel is a military rank, usually the highest below general grades, and just above Lieutenant Colonel. ...
Brigadier is a rank in the British Army, Royal Marines, Australian Army, New Zealand Army, and several other armies ranking above Colonel and immediately below Major-General. ...
Insignia of a United States Air Force Major General German Generalmajor Insignia Major General is a military rank used in many countries. ...
General is a military rank used by nearly every country in the world. ...
Note: This article is about the military usage of the word marshal. For other usages, see the end of this article. ...
The Royal Air Force (often abbreviated to RAF) is the air force branch of the UK Armed Forces. ...
Officer Cadet is a rank held by military cadets during their training to become commissioned officers. ...
Officer Designature, denoted OD, in the British Army and the British Royal Air Force, is a rank above Officer Cadet (OCdt) and below Second Lieutenant (2Lt). ...
A Pilot Officers sleeve/shoulder insignia Pilot Officer is the lowest commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many other Commonwealth countries, ranking only above Acting Pilot Officer and Officer Cadet. ...
A Flying Officers sleeve/shoulder insignia Flying Officer is a junior commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many other Commonwealth countries. ...
| Flt Lt | Sqn Ldr | Wg Cdr | Gp Capt | ACdre | AVM | AM | ACM | MRAF | Flight Lieutenant (pronounced as flight lef-tenant, see Lieutenant) is a junior commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many Commonwealth countries. ...
A Squadron Leaders sleeve/shoulder insignia Squadron Leader is a commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many other Commonwealth countries. ...
A Wing Commanders sleeve/shoulder insignia Wing Commander is a commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many other Commonwealth countries. ...
A Group Captains sleeve/shoulder insignia Group Captain is a senior commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many other Commonwealth countries. ...
An Air Commodoress sleeve/shoulder insignia Air Commodore is the fourth most senior rank active in the Royal Air Force today, after the deactivation of Marshal of the Royal Air Force as a substantive rank in peacetime during defence cuts of the 1990s. ...
An Air Vice Marshals sleeve/shoulder insignia Air Vice Marshal is the third most senior rank active in the Royal Air Force today, after the inactivation of Marshal of the Royal Air Force as a substantive rank in peacetime during defence cuts of the 1990s. ...
This article is about the Royal Air Force rank. ...
An Air Chief Marshals sleeve/shoulder insignia Air Chief Marshal is the most senior rank active in the Royal Air Force today, after the inactivation of Marshal of the Royal Air Force as a substantive rank in peacetime during defence cuts of the 1990s. ...
Marshal of the RAF sleeve/shoulder insignia Marshal of the Royal Air Force was the highest rank in the Royal Air Force. ...
Germany The Bundeswehr (military of Germany) refers to the rank of Lieutenant General as Generalleutnant. In the modern age, the rank is considered a three-star equivalent, but in World War II it was more equal to a Major General. Bundeswehr ( listen?) is the name of the armed forces of Germany and its administration. ...
World War II was a truly global conflict with many facets: immense human suffering, fierce indoctrinations, and the use of new, extremely devastating weapons like the atom bomb. ...
Insignia of a United States Air Force Major General German Generalmajor Insignia Major General is a military rank used in many countries. ...
France The military of France begins the general ranks with two stars; thus, the French equivalent is a four-star general, which is called Général de corps d'armée ("general of army corps"). Organization The French armed forces are divided into four branches: Army (Armée de Terre), including Chasseurs Alpins French Foreign Legion Marine troops light aviation (ALAT - Aviation Légére de lArmée de Terre) engineers (Génie) including Paris Fire Brigade Navy (Marine Nationale), including Naval Air naval...
Korea
 South Korean Chungjang insignia The Korean rank of Lieutenant General is known in South Korea as Chungjang. The rank is also held by Korean Vice Admirals and uses three stars as its badge of rank, much like the United States version. Image File history File links Korean 3 Star General File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
Image File history File links Korean 3 Star General File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
Comparative military ranks of Korea refer to the ranks and insignia maintained by the three primary military powers on the Korean Peninsula, those being the South Korean military, the armed forces of North Korea, and the military forces of the United States. ...
Vice Admiral is a naval rank of three star level, equivalent to Lieutenant General in seniority. ...
In North Korea, a Lieutenant General is known as a Jungjang and outranks a Sojang. Although translatable as Lieutenant General, a North Korean Jungjang is actually more of a Major General as the rank displays two stars as its badge of rank. This is since North Korea does not maintain a rank of Brigadier General. Major General is a military rank used in many countries. ...
A Brigadier General, or one-star general, is the lowest rank of general officer in the United States and some other countries, ranking just above Colonel and just below Major General. ...
A North Korean Jungjang is subordinate to the rank of Sangjang, translated as Colonel General but perhaps more equivalent to Lieutenant General as this is North Korea's three star General rank. Colonel General is a senior military rank which is used in some of the world’s militaries. ...
Colonel General is a senior military rank which is used in some of the world’s militaries. ...
Israel In the Israeli army the Lieutenant General is the highest rank, as General and Major General are in most other countries. Mainly it is because of the lower number of human soldiers in the Israeli army (thus demanding a smaller hierarchy). The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) (Hebrew: ×¦×‘× ×”×”×’× ×” לישר×ל Tsva Ha-Haganah Le-Yisrael ([Army] Force [for] the Defense of Israel), often abbreviated צהל Tsahal, alternative English spelling Tzahal, is the name of Israels armed forces, comprising the Israel army, Israel air force and Israel navy. ...
General is a military rank used by nearly every country in the world. ...
Insignia of a United States Air Force Major General German Generalmajor Insignia Major General is a military rank used in many countries. ...
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