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captain |
A captain is an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant.
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colonel |
A colonel is an officer holding a rank above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general.
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corporal |
A corporal is a noncommissioned officer.
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lieutenant |
A lieutenant is an officer holding a rank below lieutenant commander and above lieutenant junior grade,.
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general |
A general is an officer holding the highest rank.
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private |
A private is an enlisted man of the lowest rank.
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sergeant |
A sergeant is any of several noncommissioned officers holding a rank above a corporal.
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