Brevet (military)

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In the military, a brevet (/brəˈvɛt/ or /ˈbrɛvɪt/ ^ⓘ) is a warrant that gives a commissioned officer a higher rank title as a reward, but which may not confer the authority and privileges of real rank.^[1]

The promotion would be noted in the officer's title (for example, "Bvt. Maj. Gen. Joshua L. Chamberlain" or "Bvt. Col. Arthur MacArthur").

It is not to be confused with a Brevet d'état-major in Francophone European military circles, where it is an award, nor should it be confused with temporary commissions.