major generals
Army brass ranks
Major generals are military officers of the rank just below lieutenant general and just above brigadier general.
In the U.S.
Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps, a major general wears two stars and typically commands a division.
Despite the name, major general is not the highest general rank—it sits in the middle of the general officer grades.
Senior military officer
- brigadierSenior military officer
- commanderPerson with authority over others
- field marshalSupreme army commander rank
- rear admiralSenior naval rank
vice admiral · commodore · lieutenant colonel · commanding officer · flag officer · staff officer · military commander · army officer
Notable difference or honor
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- rankPosition in hierarchy
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
- commandAuthoritative instruction given
leadership · stars · insignia · uniform · decoration · medal · commendation · service
colonel
Senior military officer
- brigadierSenior military officer
- commanderPerson with authority over others
- field marshalSupreme army commander rank
rear admiral · vice admiral · commodore · lieutenant colonel · commanding officer · flag officer · staff officer · military commander · army officer · senior officer
distinction
Notable difference or honor
command · leadership · stars · insignia · uniform · decoration · medal · commendation · service · duty
major generalsprivates
Lowest enlisted rank
enlisted personnel · recruits · corporals · sergeants · non-commissioned officers
major generalslieutenants
Deputy officers in command
second lieutenants · ensigns · captains · field officers · subalterns
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