Military star ranking is military terminology, used to describe
general and
flag officers. Within
NATO's armed forces, the stars are equal to
OF-6–10.
Star ranking
One–star
A one–star rank is usually the lowest ranking
general or
flag officer. In many
Commonwealth
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countries, the one-star army rank of
Brigadier is considered the highest
field officer rank.
Two–star
A two–star rank is usually the second lowest ranking
general or
flag officer.
Three–star
A three–star rank is usually the third highest
general or
flag officer.
Four–star
A four–star rank is usually the second highest ranking
general or
flag officer.
Five–star
A five–star rank is usually the highest ranking
general or
flag officer.
This rank is usually a
field marshal
Field marshal (or field-marshal, abbreviated as FM) is the most senior military rank, ordinarily senior to the general officer ranks. Usually, it is the highest rank in an army and as such few persons are appointed to it. It is considered as ...
,
general of the army,
admiral of the fleet or
marshal of the air force.
Proposed six-star
List of countries
See also
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Star (classification)
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Highest military ranks
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Ranks and insignia of NATO
Notes
References
{{Highest Military Ranks
Military ranks