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Four Star Admiral
Military star ranking is military terminology, used to describe General officer, general and flag officers. Within Member states of NATO, NATO's armed forces, the stars are equal to Ranks and insignia of NATO, OF-6–10. Star ranking One–star A one–star rank is usually the lowest ranking general officer, general or flag officer. In many Commonwealth of Nations, Commonwealth countries, the one-star army rank of Brigadier#British tradition, Brigadier is considered the highest field officer rank. Two–star A two–star rank is usually the second lowest ranking general officer, general or flag officer. Three–star A three–star rank is usually the third highest general officer, general or flag officer. Four–star A four–star rank is usually the second highest ranking general officer, general or flag officer. Five–star A five–star rank is usually the highest ranking general officer, general or flag officer. This rank is usually a field marshal, general of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
General Officer
A general officer is an officer of high rank in the armies, and in some nations' air forces, space forces, and marines or naval infantry. In some usages the term "general officer" refers to a rank above colonel."general, adj. and n.". OED Online. March 2021. Oxford University Press. https://www.oed.com/view/Entry/77489?rskey=dCKrg4&result=1 (accessed May 11, 2021) The term ''general'' is used in two ways: as the generic title for all grades of general officer and as a specific rank. It originates in the 16th century, as a shortening of ''captain general'', which rank was taken from Middle French ''capitaine général''. The adjective ''general'' had been affixed to officer designations since the late medieval period to indicate relative superiority or an extended jurisdiction. Today, the title of ''general'' is known in some countries as a four-star rank. However, different countries use different systems of stars or other insignia for senior ranks. It has a NATO rank sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
