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Abbreviation | Maj |
NATO rank code | OF-3 |
Next higher rank | Lieutenant colonel |
Next lower rank | Captain |
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.