OFFICER RANKS
Identify all offer ranks Warrant through General by correct insignia and color. (GTA 21-2-26)
Origin of Officer rank names:
- Warrant Officer: An officer appointed by the Commander by warrant instead of commission; a highly specialized expert and trainer. Chief Warrant Officers are commissioned but remain specialists. Insignia Silver with Black marks.
- Lieutenant: An officer representing and exercising powers on behalf of his lord or sovereign. Insignia Gold or Silver.
- Captain: An officer entrusted with a command or fort under a sovereign or general. Silver.
- Major: A senior or very experienced officer. Gold.
- Colonel: An officer commanding a 'column' of soldiers. Silver.
- General: Familiar with all general facets of the army, no longer a specialist in one area, a "general officer." Silver.
Officer Ranks and Insignia:
| RANK |
INSIGNIA |
TITLE |
ABBREV |
| W-1 |
 |
Warrant
Officer 1 |
CW1 |
| W-2 |
 |
Chief
Warrant 2 |
CW2 |
| W-3 |
 |
Chief
Warrant 3 |
CW3 |
| W-4 |
 |
Chief
Warrant 4 |
CW4 |
| W-4 |
 |
Chief
Warrant 4 |
CW4 |
| O-1 |
 |
2nd
Lieutenant |
2LT |
| O-2 |
 |
1st
Lieutenant |
1LT |
| O-3 |
 |
Captain |
CPT |
| O-4 |
 |
Major |
MAJ |
| O-5 |
 |
Lt.
Colonel |
LTC |
| O-6 |
 |
Colonel |
COL |
| O-7 |
 |
Brigadier
General |
BG |
| O-8 |
|
Major
General |
MG |
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