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Field Grade
A senior officer is an officer of a more senior grade in military or other uniformed services. In military organisations, the term may refer to any officer above junior officer rank, but usually specifically refers to the middle-ranking group of commissioned officers above junior officer ranks but below flag, general or air rank. In most countries, this includes the ranks of lieutenant commander/major/squadron leader, commander/lieutenant colonel/wing commander and naval captain/colonel/group captain, or their equivalents. In some countries, it also includes brigadiers and commodores. Sometimes, particularly in the army, this grade is referred to as field-grade officers, field officers or officers of field rank. Historically, a regiment or battalion's field officers made up its command element. Canada In the Canadian Armed Forces, the term "senior officer" (french: officier supérieur) is used in all three services. It includes the army and air force ranks of major, lieutenant- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Junior Officer
Junior officer, company officer or company grade officer refers to the lowest operational Officer (armed forces), commissioned officer category of ranks in a military or paramilitary organization, ranking above non-commissioned officers and below Field officer, senior officers. The terms company officer or company-grade officer are used more in the Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps as the ranks of Captain (armed forces), captain, lieutenant grades and other Subaltern (military), subaltern ranks originated from the officers in command of a company or equivalent (Squadron (army), cavalry squadron/troop and artillery battery). In many armed forces, a junior officer is specifically a officer (armed forces), commissioned officer holding rank equivalent to a naval lieutenant, an army Captain (land and air), captain or a flight lieutenant or below. In the United States Armed Forces, the term junior officer is used by the United States Navy, Navy, United States Coast Guard, Coast Guard, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Regiment
A regiment is a military unit. Its role and size varies markedly, depending on the country, service and/or a specialisation. In Medieval Europe, the term "regiment" denoted any large body of front-line soldiers, recruited or conscripted in one geographical area, by a leader who was often also the feudal lord ''in capite'' of the soldiers. Lesser barons of knightly rank could be expected to muster or hire a company or battalion from their manorial estate. By the end of the 17th century, infantry regiments in most European armies were permanent units, with approximately 800 men and commanded by a colonel. Definitions During the modern era, the word "regiment" – much like "corps" – may have two somewhat divergent meanings, which refer to two distinct roles: # a front-line military formation; or # an administrative or ceremonial unit. In many armies, the first role has been assumed by independent battalions, battlegroups, task forces, brigades and other, similarly s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frigate Captain
Frigate captain is a naval rank in the naval forces of several countries. Corvette captain lies one level below frigate captain. It is usually equivalent to the Commonwealth/US Navy rank of commander. Countries using this rank include Argentina, Colombia and Spain ( es, capitán de fragata), France (french: capitaine de frégate), Belgium ( nl, fregatkapitein), Italy ( it, capitano di fregata), Brazil and Portugal ( pt, capitão de fragata), Croatia ( hr, kapetan fregate) and Germany (german: Fregattenkapitän). In the Royal Canadian Navy, ''capitaine de frégate'' is the official French language name for the rank of commander. The NATO rank code is OF-4, the official translation for instance of the German ''Fregattenkapitän'' as well as the French ''capitaine de frégate'' into English is "commander senior grade". Germany ''Fregattenkapitän'' is a German Navy line officer rank OF-4 equivalent to Oberstleutnant (en: Lieutenant colonel) in the German Army and German Air For ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corvette Captain
Corvette captain is a rank in many navies which theoretically corresponds to command of a corvette (small warship). The equivalent rank in the United Kingdom, Commonwealth, and United States is lieutenant commander. The Royal Canadian Navy uses bilingual ranks, with ''capitaine de corvette'' being the French equivalent of lieutenant commander. Notable users of the rank of corvette captain in Europe include the navies of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Croatia. Other users include many Latin American countries. While the NATO rank code is OF-3, the official translation of the rank as per NATO STANAG 2116 varies between "commander junior grade" and "commander" (with the next senior rank being translated as "commander senior grade").NATO STANAG 2116 of 25 February 2010 Some NATO members class their corvette captains as OF-4 when they are serving afloat. Germany ''Korvettenkapitän'' is an OF3 rank equivalent to the German Army and German Air Force rank of ''Major''. Gallery ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
French Navy
The French Navy (french: Marine nationale, lit=National Navy), informally , is the maritime arm of the French Armed Forces and one of the five military service branches of France. It is among the largest and most powerful naval forces in the world, ranking seventh in combined fleet tonnage and fifth in number of naval vessels. The French Navy is one of eight naval forces currently operating fixed-wing aircraft carriers,Along with the U.S., U.K., China, Russia, Italy, India and Spain with its flagship being the only nuclear-powered aircraft carrier outside the United States Navy, and one of two non-American vessels to use catapults to launch aircraft. Founded in the 17th century, the French Navy is one of the oldest navies still in continual service, with precursors dating back to the Middle Ages. It has taken part in key events in French history, including the Napoleonic Wars and both world wars, and played a critical role in establishing and securing the French colonial ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lieutenant-colonel
Lieutenant colonel ( , ) is a rank of commissioned officers in the armies, most marine forces and some air forces of the world, above a major and below a colonel. Several police forces in the United States use the rank of lieutenant colonel. The rank of lieutenant colonel is often shortened to simply "colonel" in conversation and in unofficial correspondence. Sometimes, the term 'half-colonel' is used in casual conversation in the British Army. In the United States Air Force, the term 'light bird' or 'light bird colonel' (as opposed to a 'full bird colonel') is an acceptable casual reference to the rank but is never used directly towards the rank holder. A lieutenant colonel is typically in charge of a battalion or regiment in the army. The following articles deal with the rank of lieutenant colonel: * Lieutenant-colonel (Canada) * Lieutenant colonel (Eastern Europe) * Lieutenant colonel (Turkey) * Lieutenant colonel (Sri Lanka) * Lieutenant colonel (United Kingdom) * Lie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Commandant
Commandant ( or ) is a title often given to the officer in charge of a military (or other uniformed service) training establishment or academy. This usage is common in English-speaking nations. In some countries it may be a military or police rank. It is also often used to refer to the commander of a military prison or prison camp (including concentration camps and prisoner of war camps). Bangladesh In Bangladesh Armed Forces commandant is not any rank. It is an appointment. The commandant serves as the head of any military training institutes or unit. Canada ''Commandant'' is the normal Canadian French-language term for the commanding officer of a mid-sized unit, such as a regiment or battalion, within the Canadian Forces. In smaller units, the commander is usually known in French as the ''officier commandant''. Conversely, in Canadian English, the word commandant is used exclusively for the commanding officers of military units that provide oversight and/or services to a res ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
French Armed Forces
The French Armed Forces (french: Forces armées françaises) encompass the Army, the Navy, the Air and Space Force and the Gendarmerie of the French Republic. The President of France heads the armed forces as Chief of the Armed Forces. France has the sixth largest defence budget in the world and the first in the European Union (EU). It has the largest armed forces in size in the European Union. According to Credit Suisse, the French Armed Forces are ranked as the world's sixth-most powerful military. History The military history of France encompasses an immense panorama of conflicts and struggles extending for more than 2,000 years across areas, including modern France, greater Europe, and French territorial possessions overseas. According to British historian Niall Ferguson, the French participated in 50 of the 125 major European wars that have been fought since 1495; more than any other European state. They are followed by the Austrians who fought in 47 of them, the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Commander (Canada)
In the Royal Canadian Navy, the rank of commander (french: italic=yes, capitaine de frégate or ''capf'') is a naval rank equal to a lieutenant-colonel of the army or air force. A commander is senior to a lieutenant-commander or an army or air force major, and junior to a captain or colonel. Typical appointments for a commander include: * Commanding officer of a school or training establishment, such as the Canadian Forces Fleet School * Commanding officer of a frigate, destroyer, Naval Reserve Division or a cadet training centre * Executive officer of a replenishment vessel * Deputy commander of a Canadian Forces Base * Senior staff officer or chief of staff on a formation staff, or a director-level position on an administrative staff The rank insignia for a commander is three half-inch stripes, worn on the cuffs of the service dress jacket, and on slip-ons on other uniforms. On the visor of the service cap Service may refer to: Activities * Administrative service, a requi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colonel (Canada)
Colonel (Col; french: colonel, col) is a Canadian Forces rank used by commissioned officers in the Canadian Army and Royal Canadian Air Force. Captain(N) is the equivalent rank in the Royal Canadian Navy. A colonel is senior to the army and air force rank of lieutenant-colonel or the naval rank of commander, and junior to the army and air force rank of brigadier-general or the naval rank of commodore. Insignia Before unification of the Canadian Forces in 1968, rank structure and insignia followed the British pattern. File:Cdn-Army-Col(OF-5)-2014.svg, Dress uniform tunic Image:6 COL DEU(SHIRT).png, Uniform shirts File:CA-Army-OF5.gif, Olive green uniform (old insignia) Image:CADPAT temperate Col.png, CADPAT uniform (old insignia) Image:CADPAT arid Col.png, Arid-region CADPAT uniform (old insignia) File:CDN-Air Force-Colonel (OF5)-2015.svg, Dress uniform tunic Image:Air Force slip-on Col.png, Uniform shirts (old insignia) Image:Air Force olive Col.png, CADPAT uniform Appoi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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