Major General (United States)

Major General
The uniforms are different styles for different ranks.
Shoulder boards
Country United States
Service branch
Abbreviation
  • MG (Army)
  • MajGen (Marine Corps)
  • Maj Gen (Air Force, Space Force)
RankTwo-star
NATO rankOF-7
Non-NATO rankO-8
Next higher rankLieutenant general
Next lower rankBrigadier general
Equivalent ranks
  • Rear admiral in the other uniformed services which use naval ranks

Summary

Major General is the highest rank in the US military during peacetime. A major general ranks above a brigadier general and below a lieutenant general. This rank is available for the Army,  Marine Corps,  Air Force, and space force, and it it has a two-star symbol

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