Military rank Typical army and marine field officer ranks include colonel , lieutenant colonel, major and, in the British army, captains holding an adjutant's appointment. In many Commonwealth countries the field rank of brigadier is used, although it fills the position held by brigadier general in other countries. Naval and coast guard senior officer ranks include captain and commander. In some countries, the more senior rank of commodore is also included. In others lieutenant-commanders, as equivalents to army and marine majors, are considered senior officers. Commonwealth air force senior officer ranks include group captain, wing commander, and squadron leader, where such ranks
Captain general of the Army Captain general of the Army Captain General () has been the highest rank in the Spanish Army ("Ejército de Tierra") since the 18th century. A five-star rank with NATO code OF-10, it is equivalent to a field marshal of the armies of numerous countries, a general of the Army of the United States, a captain general of the Spanish Navy "(Armada Española)" or an Captain general of the Air Force in the Spanish Air Force "(Ejército del Aire)". A Captain General's insignia consists of two command sticks under five four-pointed stars below the Royal Crown. A personal rank of "captain