general of the army
Highest military rank
General of the army is the highest rank in the United States Army, a five-star grade reserved for wartime.
Only a handful of officers have held it, most famously during World War II.
The rank is equivalent to fleet admiral in the Navy and general of the Air Force.
Highest excellence rating
- colonelSenior military officer
- majorOf chief importance
- captainOne who commands
- lieutenantJunior commissioned officer
sergeant · brigadier · marshal · admiral · commodore · private · corporal · cadet
- MacArthurScottish-origin military surname
- BradleyEnglish given name
- PershingGreat War general
- World War IISecond global military conflict
George Washington · Ulysses S. Grant · Douglas MacArthur · D-Day · European Theater · Pacific Theater · wartime · victory
Planned approach to goals
- tacticsMethods to achieve goals
- operationsPlanned systematic activities
- deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
- logisticsCoordination of complex activities
maneuver · battleplan · engagement · offensive · defensive · reconnaissance · intelligence · counterattack
Highest excellence rating
- starsLuminous celestial bodies
- epauletteOrnamental military shoulder piece
- uniformIdentical throughout
- decorationObject adding visual appeal
medal · ribbon · badge · regalia · dress uniform · service stripes · shoulder board · braid
High regard, moral dignity
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- valorCourage in danger
- gloryExalted honor and praise
- renownWidespread acclaim and recognition
commendation · heroism · recognition · respect · status · admiration · gallantry · legacy
five-star
Highest excellence rating
lieutenant · sergeant · brigadier · marshal · admiral · commodore · private · corporal · cadet · ensign
Eisenhower
George Washington · Ulysses S. Grant · Douglas MacArthur · World War II · D-Day · European Theater · Pacific Theater · wartime · victory
strategy
Planned approach to goals
- tacticsMethods to achieve goals
- operationsPlanned systematic activities
- deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
logistics · maneuver · battleplan · engagement · offensive · defensive · reconnaissance · intelligence · counterattack · siege
five-star
Highest excellence rating
- starsLuminous celestial bodies
- epauletteOrnamental military shoulder piece
- uniformIdentical throughout
decoration · medal · ribbon · badge · regalia · dress uniform · service stripes · shoulder board · braid · chevron
honor
High regard, moral dignity
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- valorCourage in danger
- gloryExalted honor and praise
renown · commendation · heroism · recognition · respect · status · admiration · gallantry · legacy · statesmanship
general of the armyprivate
Restricted to certain parties
buck private · enlisted soldier · corporal · sergeant · non-commissioned officer
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