Rank
A rank is another word for position, it relates to the person's placement in the hierarchy of an organization. Most organizations follow a similar system of ranking. In military organizations, one's rank is often reflected by the insignia one wears.
The names for ranks vary in different organizations and in different branches.
The ranks are presented in ascending order.
Army/Navy ranks comparison: (to be added)
Contents
- 1 Cadet
- 2 Private
- 3 Corporal
- 4 Sergeant
- 5 Master Sergeant
- 6 Command Sergeant
- 7 Second Lieutenant
- 8 First Lieutenant
- 9 Captain
- 10 Major
- 11 Lieutenant Colonel
- 12 Colonel
- 13 Brigadier
- 14 Major General
- 15 Lieutenant General
- 16 General
- 17 High General
- 18 Minister
- 19 Grand General
- 20 Lord Admiral
- 21 See also
- 22 Holonet links
Cadet
A rank that is found in most military groups. Usually given to someone who is in training.
Private
Known as Crewman in Imperial Navy. The private rank is usually given out to recruits that have completed their given basic training and is typically a paid rank. It is commonly abbreviated as "Pvt" or "PVT".
Corporal
Known as Flight Corporal in the Imperial Navy. An enlisted and non-commissioned officer rank in the army. In the Imperial Army, Corporals may hold a limited leadership position within their unit such as a Brigade Executive Officer. It is commonly abbreviated as "Cpl" or "CPL".
Sergeant
Known as Flight Sergeant in the Imperial Navy. Another enlisted and non-commissioned officer army rank. In the Imperial Army, Sergeants typically serve as Brigade Commanding Officers and have somewhat of a leadership authority to junior members. Army members tend to dub the sergeant that is in their command as "Sarge". Sergeants are commonly abbreviated as "Sgt" or "SGT".
Master Sergeant
Known as Master Flight Sergeant in the Imperial Navy. Another enlisted and non-commissioned officer army rank. It is commonly abbreviated as "Msg", "Msgt", "MSG" or "MSGT".
Command Sergeant
Known as Command Flight Officer in the Imperial Navy. An enlisted and non-commissioned officer army rank. In the Imperial Army, the Command Sergeant is the highest enlisted rank and in some respects, has the authority similar to that of an officer. They may serve as army Legion Executive Officers or any similar high authority position. Command Sergeants are commonly abbreviated as "Csg", "Csgt", "CSG" and "CSGT".
Second Lieutenant
Known as Ensign in the Imperial Navy. A Second Lieutenant is typically senior to any enlisted personnel. Second Lieutenants are addressed by rank and name, thereafter by subordinates as "Sir" or "Ma'am". The rank is usually abbreviated to "2Lt." or "2LT".
First Lieutenant
Sometimes known as Lieutenant (Junior Grade) or Sub Lieutenant. Sub Lieutenants are addressed by rank and name, thereafter by subordinates as "Sir" or "Ma'am". The rank is usually abbreviated to "SLt./LtJG" or "SLT/LTJG".
Captain
The equivalent rank in the Imperial Navy is Lieutenant. Captains are addressed by rank and name, thereafter by subordinates as "Sir" or "Ma'am". The rank is usually abbreviated to "Cpt." or "CPT".
Major
The equivalent in the Imperial Navy is Lieutenant Commander. Majors are addressed by rank and name, thereafter by subordinates as "Sir" or "Ma'am". The rank is usually abbreviated to "Maj." or "MAJ".
Lieutenant Colonel
The equivalent in the Imperial Navy is Commander. Lieutenant Colonels are addressed by rank and name, thereafter by subordinates as "Sir" or "Ma'am". The rank is usually abbreviated to "LtCol." or "LTCOL".
Colonel
The equivalent in the Imperial Navy is Captain. Colonels are addressed by rank and name, thereafter by subordinates as "Sir" or "Ma'am". The rank is usually abbreviated to "Col." or "COL".
Brigadier
The equivalent in the Imperial Navy is Commodore. Sometimes known as Brigadier General. Brigadiers are addressed by rank and name, thereafter by subordinates as "Sir" or "Ma'am". The rank is usually abbreviated to "Brig./BGen." or "BRIG/BGEN".
Major General
The equivalent in the Imperial Navy is Rear Admiral. Major Generals are addressed by rank and name, thereafter by subordinates as "Sir" or "Ma'am". The rank is usually abbreviated to "MGen." or "MGEN".
Lieutenant General
The equivalent in the Imperial Navy is Vice Admiral. Lieutenant Generals are addressed by rank and name, thereafter by subordinates as "Sir" or "Ma'am". The rank is usually abbreviated to "LtGen." or "LTGEN".
General
The rank of the highest military officers. Generals are addressed by rank and name, thereafter by subordinates as "Sir" or "Ma'am". The rank is usually abbreviated to "Gen." or "GEN". The equivalent rank in the Imperial Navy is Admiral
High General
Also known as Surface Marshall or Fleet Admiral (Imperial Navy). The rank is often held by the most senior General of an entire army service or a senior General commanding multiple armies as opposed to just one. High Generals are addressed by rank and name, thereafter by subordinates as "Sir" or "Ma'am". The rank is usually abbreviated to "HGen." or "HGEN".
Minister
An additional rank above the High General. Roughly equivalent to a Moff in the Galactic Empire.
Grand General
Traditionally, the rank of Grand Admiral is placed over all existing Naval and Army ranks in the Galactic Empire. It is equivalent to the Grand Moff. Grand Admirals are addressed by rank and name, thereafter by subordinates as "Sir" or "Ma'am". The rank is usually abbreviated to "GAdm." or "GADM".
Lord Admiral
Another senior rank.
