Major general a "sojang" typically commands a fleet. They both can operate an independent field operation. In the Republic of Korea Air Force, a "sojang" is typically the head of a command headquarter and a "junjang", one rank lower than "sojang", takes charge of operations. A Republic of Korea Marine Corps "sojang" commands a division and the South Korean Marine Corps is organized under the Navy. In the New Zealand Army, major-general is the rank held by the chief of army (formerly the chief of general staff). The more senior rank of lieutenant-general is reserved for when an army officer holds the
British Army officer rank insignia some time to become familiar with them all. Those in the ranks of Captain, Lieutenant and Second Lieutenant are often referred to as subalterns. Those of Brigadier, Colonel, Lt. Colonel and Major are considered to be of field officers. All above these are considered to be of general officer rank. For a short period, the British Army used the rank of sub-lieutenant, before that was changed to second lieutenant. Before 1767, there were no definite badges for Field Marshals and General officers. In 1767, the British Army issued an order to distinguish Field Marshals (once the rank was established in