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.

United States

In the United States Army, Marine Corps and Air Force, a Major General ranks immediately below a Lieutenant General and above a Brigadier General. An American Major General is also called a two-star general because of his insignia. A Major General is equivalent to a Rear Admiral (upper half) in the US Navy.

Related Topics:
Army - Marine Corps - Air Force - Lieutenant General - Brigadier General - Rear Admiral - US Navy

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In the Civil Air Patrol, the National Commander is given the rank of Major General. He or she has the distinction of holding the highest rank in the organization. A CAP Major General is demoted to Brigadier General when he or she vacates the position of National Commander.

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