Major (United Kingdom)

Major
Army and Royal Marines insignia
Country United Kingdom
Service branch British Army
 Royal Marines
AbbreviationMaj
NATO rank codeOF-3
Next higher rankLieutenant colonel
Next lower rankCaptain
Equivalent ranks

Major (Maj) is a military rank which is used by both the British Army and Royal Marines. The rank is superior to captain and subordinate to lieutenant colonel. The insignia for a major is a crown. The equivalent rank in the Royal Navy is lieutenant commander, and squadron leader in the Royal Air Force.


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