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
Major-general (United Kingdom) was indicated by the number of senior officers who did wear the rank of major-general in the RAF: Major-general (United Kingdom) Major general (Maj Gen), is a "two-star" rank in the British Army and Royal Marines. The rank was also briefly used by the Royal Air Force for a year and a half, from its creation to August 1919. In the British Army, a major general is the customary rank for the appointment of division commander. In the Royal Marines, the rank of major general is held by the Commandant General. A major general is senior to a brigadier but