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Term | Definition | Rating |
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RDML | Rear Admiral, Lower Half | |
RALF | Rear Admiral, Lower halF | |
RADM | Rear Admiral | |
O7 | Officer grade: Commodore, Rear Admiral (Lower Half), or Brigadier General | |
O8 | Officer grade: Rear Admiral (Upper Half), or Major General | |
RADM | Rear Admiral upper half | |
RADM | Rear Admiral Rear Admiral | |
RDML | Rear Admiral lower half | |
RADM | Rear Admiral | |
RA | Rear Admiral |
What does rear-admiral mean?
- rear-admiral
- Rear admiral is a senior naval flag officer rank, equivalent to a major general and air vice marshal and above that of a commodore and captain, but below that of a vice admiral. It is regarded as a two star "admiral" rank. It is often regarded as a two-star rank with a NATO code of OF-7. The term originated in the days of naval sailing squadrons and can trace its origins to the Royal Navy. Each naval squadron was assigned an admiral as its head, who commanded from the centre vessel and directed the squadron's activities. The admiral would in turn be assisted by a vice admiral, who commanded the lead ships that bore the brunt of a battle. In the rear of the squadron, a third admiral commanded the remaining ships and, as this section was considered to be in the least danger, the admiral in command of it was typically the most junior. This has continued into the modern age, with rear admiral the most junior admiralty of many navies. In most European navies, the equivalent rank is called counter admiral.
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