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The highest rank in the US Navy is O-10 Admiral (4 stars). EXCEPT during wartime, when the rank of Fleet Admiral (5 stars) is attainable.

A Captain in the US Navy is an O-6. Commodore is not used by the US Navy,

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Admiral is the highest rank in the Navy. It is the same rank as General in the Army.

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Admiral is the highest rank. Captain is what you are before you are an admiral. Commodore is not used as a rank during peace time, but sits between Captain and Admiral.

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Sec. Of the navy

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