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
Ranks and insignia of Royal Danish Air Force Ranks and insignia of Royal Danish Air Force The Royal Danish Air Force ranks follows the NATO system of ranks and insignia, as does the rest of the Danish Defence. The ranks used are based around the Royal Air Force, with some minor changes. For example, 3 strips in the RAF is a OF-4, while only a OF-3 in Denmark. The highest officer's rank is OF-9 (General) which is reserved for the Chief of Defence (only when this seat is occupied by an Air Force officer). Similarly, OF-8 (Lieutenant general) is reserved for the "Vice Chief of Defence"). OF-7 (Major