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==What are ranks in eRepublik?== | ==What are ranks in eRepublik?== | ||
In national organized militaries, such as the [[British Army]] or the [[United States Armed Forces]], citizens who are members are given a rank, which displays their level of importance, responsibility and skill in the national military. This rank is not related to the damage ranks that every citizen in eRepublik has. | In national organized militaries, such as the [[British Army]] or the [[United States Armed Forces]], citizens who are members are given a rank, which displays their level of importance, responsibility and skill in the national military. This rank is not related to the damage ranks that every citizen in eRepublik has. | ||
'''''For more information on the ingame eRepublik damage ranks, [[Military rank|see here]].''''' | '''''For more information on the ingame eRepublik damage ranks, [[Military rank|see here]].''''' | ||
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==General Ranks== | ==General Ranks== | ||
There are numerous ''General'' ranks of various grades, in usage today: | There are numerous ''General'' ranks of various grades, in usage today: | ||
− | *[[General of the Army]] (US) | + | *[[Field marshal (Army)|General of the Army]] (US) |
*General | *General | ||
− | *[[Lieutenant General]] | + | *[[Lieutenant general (Army)|Lieutenant General]] |
− | *[[Major General]] | + | *[[Major general|Major General]] |
− | *[[Brigadier General]]{{*}} | + | *[[Brigadier|Brigadier General]]{{*}} |
{{*}}<small>Note, in the [[British Army]], the rank of [[Brigadier]] is used, and is not considered a ''General'' rank.</small> | {{*}}<small>Note, in the [[British Army]], the rank of [[Brigadier]] is used, and is not considered a ''General'' rank.</small> | ||
− | == | + | ==Usage in Organized Militaries== |
− | '''General''' is a senior [[officer]] rank, who holds various similar commanding positions. 'General' is shortened to 'GEN' or 'Gen' in most organized militaries. | + | '''General''' is a senior [[officer]] rank, who holds various similar commanding positions. 'General' is shortened to 'GEN' or 'Gen' in most organized militaries. Generally, he is the Army Commander in a country (commanding all 4 [[Division|military divisions]]) and, as such, he is also [[Minister of Defense]] in the government and [[Chief of staff]] in the national Joint Chief of Staff. Besides, he is responsible for a media presence in a country and recruitment and in charge of national military management in supplying of weapons and other items to soldiers. ([[Staff officer]]) |
===South Africa=== | ===South Africa=== | ||
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In [[South Africa]], the rank of General is awarded to the Chief of Staff of the [[South African Armed Forces]]. | In [[South Africa]], the rank of General is awarded to the Chief of Staff of the [[South African Armed Forces]]. | ||
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===United Kingdom=== | ===United Kingdom=== | ||
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In the [[British Army]], a General is a commanding officer (or General Officer Commanding) of a branch of the army. Officers of the rank of General also make up the [[General Staff]], the senior commanding body of the British Army. | In the [[British Army]], a General is a commanding officer (or General Officer Commanding) of a branch of the army. Officers of the rank of General also make up the [[General Staff]], the senior commanding body of the British Army. | ||
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− | The rank of General was also presented to the Commanding Officers of the [[Special Air Service]], [[Special Forces Support Group]], and [[ | + | The rank of General was also presented to the Commanding Officers of the [[Special Air Service]], [[Special Forces Support Group]], and the [[Royal Marines]] for a short period. |
===United States=== | ===United States=== | ||
In the [[United States Armed Forces]], the rank of General is awarded to Commanders of a Branch of the military, such as the [[United States Army]] or [[United States Training Corps]]. The Vice-Chairman of the [[Joint Chiefs of Staff]] also holds this rank. | In the [[United States Armed Forces]], the rank of General is awarded to Commanders of a Branch of the military, such as the [[United States Army]] or [[United States Training Corps]]. The Vice-Chairman of the [[Joint Chiefs of Staff]] also holds this rank. | ||
− | [[File: | + | [[File:Insignia - United States - General.svg|120px|thumb|center|The 4 stars of the eUnited States ''General'' rank.]] |
− | An exception to this rule, the [[United States Marine Corps]] employs the rank of | + | An exception to this rule, the [[United States Marine Corps]] employs the rank of Commandant instead, with the same usage and rank insignia of a full General. |
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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*Ranks of the [[Military_Decorations,_Medals_and_Insignia_of_the_United_States_Armed_Forces#Military_Ranks|United States Armed Forces]] | *Ranks of the [[Military_Decorations,_Medals_and_Insignia_of_the_United_States_Armed_Forces#Military_Ranks|United States Armed Forces]] | ||
*Ranks of the [[South_African_Armed_Forces#Military_Ranks|South African Armed Forces]] | *Ranks of the [[South_African_Armed_Forces#Military_Ranks|South African Armed Forces]] | ||
[[Category:Military Ranks]] | [[Category:Military Ranks]] |
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Common Military Ranks | |||
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Navies | Armies | Air forces | |
Officers | |||
OF-11 | Admiral of the Fleet | General of the Army / Field Marshal |
Marshal of the Air Force |
OF-10 | Admiral | General | Air Chief Marshal |
OF-9 | Vice Admiral | Lieutenant General | Air Marshal |
OF-8 | Rear Admiral | Major General | Air Vice Marshal |
OF-7 | Commodore | Brigadier / (Brigadier General) |
Air Commodore |
OF-6 | Captain | Colonel | Group Captain |
OF-5 | Commander | Lieutenant Colonel | Wing Commander |
OF-4 | Lieutenant-Commander | Major | Squadron Leader |
OF-3 | Lieutenant | Captain | Flight Lieutenant |
OF-2 | Sub-Lieutenant | Lieutenant | Flying Officer |
OF-1 | Ensign | 2nd Lieutenant | Officer Cadet |
Soldiers | |||
OR-7/8 or W-1/5 |
Warrant Officer | ||
OR-5/6 | Leading Rate | Sergeant | Sergeant |
OR-3/4 | Able Rate | Corporal | Corporal |
OR-1/2 | Seaman | Private | Airman |
What are ranks in eRepublik?
In national organized militaries, such as the British Army or the United States Armed Forces, citizens who are members are given a rank, which displays their level of importance, responsibility and skill in the national military. This rank is not related to the damage ranks that every citizen in eRepublik has.
For more information on the ingame eRepublik damage ranks, see here.
General Ranks
There are numerous General ranks of various grades, in usage today:
- General of the Army (US)
- General
- Lieutenant General
- Major General
- Brigadier General*
*Note, in the British Army, the rank of Brigadier is used, and is not considered a General rank.
Usage in Organized Militaries
General is a senior officer rank, who holds various similar commanding positions. 'General' is shortened to 'GEN' or 'Gen' in most organized militaries. Generally, he is the Army Commander in a country (commanding all 4 military divisions) and, as such, he is also Minister of Defense in the government and Chief of staff in the national Joint Chief of Staff. Besides, he is responsible for a media presence in a country and recruitment and in charge of national military management in supplying of weapons and other items to soldiers. (Staff officer)
South Africa
In South Africa, the rank of General is awarded to the Chief of Staff of the South African Armed Forces.
United Kingdom
In the British Army, a General is a commanding officer (or General Officer Commanding) of a branch of the army. Officers of the rank of General also make up the General Staff, the senior commanding body of the British Army.
The rank of General was also presented to the Commanding Officers of the Special Air Service, Special Forces Support Group, and the Royal Marines for a short period.
United States
In the United States Armed Forces, the rank of General is awarded to Commanders of a Branch of the military, such as the United States Army or United States Training Corps. The Vice-Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff also holds this rank.
An exception to this rule, the United States Marine Corps employs the rank of Commandant instead, with the same usage and rank insignia of a full General.
See Also
- Ranks of the British Armed Forces
- Ranks of the United States Armed Forces
- Ranks of the South African Armed Forces