Military rank
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The military rank was the established order of commanding responsibility between the officers of an Army or Navy.
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[edit] Galactic Republic
The highest rank in the Grand Army of the Republic was that of Commander-in-chief, of which the Minister of Defense was civilian commander (in fact only) of the Republic Uniformed Services. During the Clone Wars, this position was held by Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, effectively giving him complete control of both the Galactic Senate and its new military.
The Jedi of the Republic also had military ranks during the Clone Wars, the highest being High General, given to the Jedi Masters who sat on the Jedi High Council. Notable holders of the title included: Yoda, Mace Windu, Oppo Rancisis, Plo Koon, Even Piell, Depa Billaba, Saesee Tiin, Ki-Adi-Mundi, Shaak Ti, Adi Gallia, Maks Leem, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Agen Kolar, Kit Fisto, Stass Allie and Coleman Kcaj.
[edit] Confederacy of Independent Systems
The highest rank in the Separatist Droid Army and the Confederate Navy was that of Supreme Commander, held by Grievous, who was also given the rank of General.
[edit] Alliance to Restore the Republic
- See also: Rank insignia of the Rebel Alliance
The highest rank in the Alliance Military was Alliance Commander-in-Chief, while in the Army it was General. Six known Rebel generals were Roons Sewell, Han Solo, Jan Dodonna and Lando Calrissian, Carlist Rieekan and Crix Madine. The title of Supreme Commander was given to the head of the Alliance Fleet—such as Ackbar—or to the overall leader of the Alliance—Mon Mothma. This title remained in use in the Alliance of Free Planets, the New Republic and the Galactic Federation of Free Alliances.
[edit] Galactic Empire
- See also: Rank insignia of the Galactic Empire
The highest rank in the Imperial Service was Military Executor/Supreme Commander, Grand General in the Imperial Army, and Grand Admiral in the Imperial Navy. Malcor Brashin was a notable Imperial Grand General and Mitth'raw'nuruodo, Gilad Pellaeon and Morlish Veed are examples of famous Grand Admirals. In the Imperial Remnant and the later Galactic Empire, Grand Admiral was the highest rank.
