If the person impeached, after service,shall fail to appear, either in person or by attorney, onthe day so fixed therefor as aforesaid, or, appearing, shallfail to file his answer to such articles of impeachment, thetrial shall proceed, nevertheless, as upon a plea of notguilty.
Quick Answer. As of September 2015, there are 11 four-star generals in the U.S. Army, 10 in the Navy, 4 in the Marine Corps and 13 in the Air Force. The general rank comes above the other general officer ranks: lieutenant general, major general and brigadier general. Continue Reading.
COL Rank Description: The Colonel usually commands a brigade (consisting of 3,000 to 5,000 soldiers) and is assisted by a Command Sergeant Major. Alternatively, can serve as a chief of divisional level staff agencies. Promotion Requirements: Must have 3 years TIG as a Lieutenant Colonel. TIS is typically 22 years but based on needs of the Army can fluctuate +/- 1 year. Getting promoted to Colonel becomes more competitive as only 50 percent of those qualified based on TIS/TIG will be selected for promotion. Paygrade O-7 Brigadier General (BG) BG Rank Description: The Brigadier General serves as the deputy commander for the commanding general of an Army division. Assists with the staff's coordination and planning of a mission. Promotion Requirements: The rank of Brigadier General is limited to a total of 150 for the entire Army. More on General Officer promotions. Paygrade O-8 Major General (MG) MG Rank Description: The Major General commands a division (consisting of 10,000 to 15,000 soldiers).