Depending on the particular rank of Rear Admiral (Rear Admiral or Rear Admiral(lower half) the abbreviations are: Rear Admiral - RADM (O-8) Rear Admiral(lower half) - RDML (O-7) RDML is similar to a Lieutenant (Junior Grade) in that it is the lowest and most junior of the Admiral ranks.
To address a Rear Admiral in letter form it's 'Admiral.'
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No, a US Navy vice admiral does not outrank a rear admiral. A rear admiral is a two-star rank, while a vice admiral is a three-star rank. Therefore, a vice admiral outranks a rear admiral.
You would address a retired Rear Admiral as "Rear Admiral (Retired) [Full Name]" on the envelope and in the salutation of the letter.
Rear-Admiral Lepotier has written: 'Raiders from the sea'
The typical Navy Admiral will have 30 years of service. That would entitle him to 75% of his base pay in retirement. That would be somewhere anywhere from $7500 to $12000 a month.
No. A Rear Admiral is a one or two stars officer, while an Admiral is a four-star officer. The Admirals rank is as follows: 1 star: Rear Admiral (lower half) 2 star: Rear Admiral (upper half) 3 star: Vice Admiral 4 star: Admiral Where 4 star is the highest, equivalent to an Army or Air Force General.
A commodore admiral is a flag officer of a rank between captain and rear admiral.
In the United States, a retired Rear Admiral would be eligible for retirement pay based on their length of service and highest rank held. The pay amount will vary depending on years of service and other factors. It is best to consult the military retirement pay charts or speak with a retirement counselor for specific details.
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans and Rear Admiral Charles S. Sperry