Nicolaivich's definitions

general

The commissioned highest rank in most modern militaries.

George Smith Patton was a great general during World War II.

by Nicolaivich January 18, 2004

captain

A rank in many modern militaries that is above a 1st lieutenant and below a major (Army/Marine/Air Force) or above a commander and below a lower rear admiral (Navy/Coast Guard).

Captain Jones was the head of the platoon.

by Nicolaivich January 18, 2004

admiral

The highest rank in many modern naval forces.

That seaman was an admiral.

by Nicolaivich January 18, 2004

corporal

An enlisted rank in many modern militaries, above private 1st class or lance corporal and below the lowest denomination of sergeant.

Corporal Smith is a brave soldier.

by Nicolaivich January 18, 2004

commander-in-chief

The Constitutional military rank of the President of the United States.
The highest rank in the United States military.

Franklin Roosevelt and Harry Truman were both commander-in-chiefs during World War II.

by Nicolaivich January 18, 2004

private

The lowest enlisted rank in the United States Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force.

Dan joined the Army as a private after high school.

by Nicolaivich January 19, 2004

Private 1st class

An enlisted rank in the United States Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force that is above private and below corporal/lance corporal.

Private Smith was promoted to private 1st class.

by Nicolaivich January 19, 2004