field marshal
Top brass title
A field marshal is the highest rank in many armies, above general.
The title originated in European militaries and remains in use in the British Army and Commonwealth nations.
Field marshals typically command entire armies or serve as the senior military advisor to a head of state.
He was promoted to field marshal after the campaign.
Slender rod for leading
- regaliaCeremonial emblems of authority
- uniformIdentical throughout
- medalsAwards for achievement
- decorationsObjects adding visual appeal
epaulettes · sash · sword · investiture · parade · review · salute · honor guard
Widespread, not specialized
- admiralSenior naval commander
- colonelSenior military officer
- brigadierSenior military officer
- majorOf chief importance
captain · lieutenant · commander · sergeant · commissioned · five-star · generalissimo · chief of staff
Methods to achieve goals
- maneuverDeliberate tactical movement
- planningArranging for future events
- campaignOrganized effort toward goal
- logisticsCoordination of complex activities
offensive · defense · siege · flanking · encirclement · pincer movement · war games · deployment
Ability to direct others
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
- directiveFormal command or instruction
- orderMethodical arrangement or request
- mandateFormal authoritative directive
decree · oversight · coordination · headquarters · staff · aide-de-camp · subordinates · chain of command
baton
Slender rod for leading
decorations · epaulettes · sash · sword · investiture · parade · review · salute · honor guard · state funeral
general
Widespread, not specialized
major · captain · lieutenant · commander · sergeant · commissioned · five-star · generalissimo · chief of staff · commodore
tactics
Methods to achieve goals
- maneuverDeliberate tactical movement
- planningArranging for future events
- campaignOrganized effort toward goal
logistics · offensive · defense · siege · flanking · encirclement · pincer movement · war games · deployment · mobilization
leadership
Ability to direct others
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
- directiveFormal command or instruction
- orderMethodical arrangement or request
mandate · decree · oversight · coordination · headquarters · staff · aide-de-camp · subordinates · chain of command · war council
valor
Courage in danger
- gallantryCourage, especially in combat
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
- reputationCollective opinion of someone
heroism · nobility · legend · legacy · victories · triumphs · renowned · celebrated · decorated · illustrious
- military termsarmy, navy, air force, marines, soldier
- commanderscommander in chief, commanding general, general, admiral, commodore
- generalsgeneral, four-star general, brigadier general, three-star general, major general
- leadership rankscommander, general, admiral, colonel, major
- military commandgenerals, commanders, admirals, officers, captains
- military officerscolonel, general, officers, major, admirals
field marshalprivate
Restricted to certain parties
enlisted soldier · recruit · foot soldier · corporal · non-commissioned officer
field marshalfleet admiral
Top naval officer grade
admiral · grand admiral · naval commander · admiralty · rear admiral
field marshalcivilian
Non-military person
prime minister · president · pacifist · conscientious objector · noncombatant
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