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In the US Military, a General usually must have a minimum Time in Service (TIS), although not always; demonstrate a well-rounded level of successful commanding units of various sizes, attended all expected military schools and training courses, be college educated , and then must be recommended by the President and approved by the Senate of the United States Congress.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoIn the US, Generals receive stars as an emblem of rank. They receive more stars in the form of promotions based on time in service, time in grade (previous rank), experience and needs of the service.
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Does a retired 4 star general still receive full pay?
yes because he put his life at risk
Was Colin Powell a five star general of the Army?
No, General Colin Powell retired as a Four Star General.
What was General Lee?
Four-star General
What was General George S Patton rank?
The very fact that he is addressed as 'General' makes his rank a general. 1 star ; Brigadier 2 star ; major general 3 star ; lieutenant general 4 star ; general 5 star ; field marshal These are the British titles for one to five star.
Which is the higher position general police or general army?
general army is a higher position than general police as general police is two star rank whereas general army has five star rank.
Who is the US five star general?
Omar N. Bradley was the last general to receive five stars.
Does a retired 4 star general still receive full pay?
yes because he put his life at risk
What benefits do silver star recipients receive?
They receive the Silver Star. They also receive a copy of the citation.
When was Star General created?
Star General was created in 1996.
When did Star General happen?
Star General happened in 1996.
What is a 1 star 2 star 3 star 4 star and a 5 star generals specfic rank called?
1 . . . Brigadier General 2 . . . Major General 3 . . . Lietenant General 4 . . . General 5 . . . General of the Armies
What would a 5 star General be called in the Marine Corps?
A 5 star general in the Marine Corps would be called an imposter because there is no such person. The generals in the USMC are Brigadier General ( 1 star ) Major General ( 2 star ) Lieutenant General ( 3 star ) and General ( 4 star ). There is no 5 star general in the USMC. The general who outranks a 4 star general is the Commandant of the Marine Corps but is himself a General ( 4 star ). He is outranked by the Secretary of the Navy and is a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
What rank in british army is one star general?
A Brigadier General is the equivalent of a one star general.
Which indacates a general a star clovers or bars?
A star (1 - 4) Brigadier General = 1 star Major General = 2 stars Lieutenant General = 3 stars General = 4 stars
What rank is a two star general?
A two star general is a Major General; he or she holds the rank of O-8.
Was Colin Powell a five star general of the Army?
No, General Colin Powell retired as a Four Star General.
Who was the first black 5 star general?
There has never been a black 5-star general. The most recent 5-star general was Douglas McArthur.
