General of the Army (USA)

:Please see "General of the Army" for other nations which use this rank

Modern usage

There have been no officers appointed to the rank of General of the Army since Omar Bradley and, in the 21st century U.S. military, further appointments are highly unlikely, unless the United States were to become involved in a major war surpassing the scope of World War II.

Related Topics:
Omar Bradley - 21st century - World War II

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In the 1990s, the Defense Department gave some indication that the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff would possibly one day be a position worthy of the rank General of the Army. This was more of a rumor, however, with Congressional sources indicating there were no plans to promote even the most successful of modern day Generals to the rank of General of the Army.

Related Topics:
Defense Department - Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - General of the Army

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The rank of General of the Army still is maintained as a rank of the U.S. miltiary and could again be bestowed upon approval of the United States Congress. If appointed, the rank of General of the Army would carry a pay grade of O-11.

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Regulations concerning the rank of General of the Army state that any officer holding the position will remain on active duty for life. It was for this reason that Dwight Eisnehower resigned his commission to serve as President of the United States, since the office of President can not legally be filled by an actuve duty U.S. military officer.

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