Brazilian Army the "General de Exército" (), a "four-star" general. In times of war, or in exceptional circumstances, a fifth star may be worn by the highest-ranking officer in the army, who is then promoted to "Marechal", (). Brazilian Army officers wear rank insignia on shoulder boards and the army has ten officer ranks, also known as "grades", excluding that of an officer candidate. Brazilian Army officer ranks from second lieutenant to colonel equate directly with counterparts in the United States Army, but thereafter the systems diverge. A Brazilian "General de Brigada" () wears two stars, with duties equivalent to a U.S.
Colombian National Police officer rank insignia Colombian National Police officer rank insignia This chart represents the Colombian National Police officer rank insignia. The Officer Corps of the Colombian National Police forms the commanding level of the institution, starting with the rank of Sub-lieutenant escalating to the grade of General. Rank identified by four stars of 10 equal edges positioned on shoulders and sleeves buttons, this the top range in the institution Rank identified by three silver stars of 10 equal edges positioned on shoulders and sleeves buttons, similar to the use by General. Rank identified by three golden stars of 10 equal edges positioned on shoulders