The commanding officers of the U.S, Marine Corps, the Navy, Army, the National Guard, and the Air Force form the the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The concept of the Joint Chiefs dates back to 1942 when Roosevelt and Churchill established the Combined Joint Chiefs in order to coordinate fighting WW2, but the Joint Chiefs were only formally recognized in the National Security Act of 1947.
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The highest ranking generals and admirals in the American military make significant salaries. A four star officer with over 40 years of service receives $17,437 per month. This does not include several other allowances and benefits including free medical insurance.
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In the U.S. military, flag officers (generals and admirals) represent a small percentage of the total force, typically less than 1%. The number of flag officers is limited due to the hierarchical structure of the military, with most personnel serving in lower ranks.
The Indonesian Military (TNI) uses a simplified ranking system for the three branches of Indonesian Army, Indonesian Navy and Air Force. Most of the ranks are similar with differentiations for the high-ranked officers. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesian_military_ranks
General of the Army- 5 stars, arranged in a circle.
Norton A. Schwartz is the Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force and is a Four-Star General.
By definition each special force has its own specialties, as well as its own limitations. However, I can tell you that after the battle you describe, the highest-trained force in the entire US military would pick up the wounded -- the highest-trained force is the US Air Force Pararescueman!
If you meant the highest rank, the Military is divided into three divisions, each with their own highest rank:Navies Admiral of the Fleet Armies Field Marshal Air forces Marshal of the Air Force
The order of America's Military Decoration Rank, from highest to lowest, is as follows: Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross (Army), Navy Cross (Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard), Air Force Cross (Air Force), Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, and various campaign and service medals.
James Stewart retired as a Air Force Brigadier General.
The US government has created four major military colleges to train its military officers. The first one was pioneered by President Jefferson Thomas. This is the United States Military Academy. Later the US government created the US Naval Academy, the US Air Force Academy and the US Coast Guard Academy.
The US government has created four major military colleges to train its military officers. The first one was pioneered by President Jefferson Thomas. This is the United States Military Academy. Later the US government created the US Naval Academy, the US Air Force Academy and the US Coast Guard Academy.