vice admirals
Fleet senior officers
Vice admirals are naval officers of high rank, typically one grade below admiral and one above rear admiral.
The rank exists in most navies and corresponds roughly to a three-star general in army systems.
A vice admiral often commands a fleet or serves in senior staff positions: The vice admiral oversaw operations in the Pacific.
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- flag officerHigh-ranking naval commander
- squadronMilitary aviation unit
- task forceTemporary goal-oriented team
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