Major General

Major General is a military rank used in many countries. It is derived from the older rank of Sergeant Major General. A major general is a high-ranking officer normally subordinate to a Lieutenant General and senior to a Brigadier General. In countries which do not maintain the rank of Brigadier General, Major General normally serves as the first and junior-most General rank.

Korea

The Korean rank of Major General is known as Sojang. In South Korea, the rank is a direct equivalent to a 2 star General.

Related Topics:
Korean rank - South Korea

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North Korea maintains the rank of Sojang as both the first Admiral and General rank, equivalent to a Brigadier General and a Rear Admiral. A North Korean Sojang is subordinate to the rank of Jungjang.

Related Topics:
Brigadier General - Rear Admiral - Jungjang

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