Register - Log In


FunTrivia Homepage


  • New Questions

  • Unanswered


  • Post a Question

    • Goto Qn #




    Archives

    A 1-star general is known as a Brigadier General, a 2-star general is known as a Major General, a 3-star general is known as a Lieutenant General, a 4 star general is known as a General. What is a 5-star general called?

    Question #101054. Asked by dac1964. (Nov 16 08 2:33 PM)


    Pagiedamon

    		General of the Army.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_of_the_Army_(United_States)

    Nov 16 08, 2:34 PM
    davejacobs

    		In Britain he is a Field Marshall
    http://encyclopedia.farlex.com/Five-star+general

    Nov 17 08, 3:03 AM
    rwbidin

    		In the U.S. It is the General of the Army or General of the Air Force. It can also be the Fleet Admiral for the Navy. There have been 4 Army 5-star Generals, technically six. There have been 4 5-star Admirals, and 1 5-star General of the Air Force. The sixth technical 5-star General is the same General to be the Air Forces first 5-star General, Hap Arnold. He is the only person to be technically promoted twice to 5-star status. First when the Air Force was known as the Army Air Corp and then again when the Air Force became a seperate branch in 1947.

    http://www.historyguy.com/5-star-military.htm

    Nov 24 08, 7:00 PM

    Find something useful here? Please help us spread the word about FunTrivia. Recommend this page below!


    Sign up to see all responses!

    Create a Free ID instantly to see all recent responses, post your own follow-ups or questions, and access over 1,000,000 trivia questions!

    Choose a User Name:
    Your Email Address:
    Choose a Password:

    I agree by the terms outlined in FunTrivia's Conditions of Use




    Other Similar Questions & Answers


    Since a major is a higher rank than a lieutenant, why is a lieutenant general (3star) of higher rank than major general (2star)?

    What are the names of the various US general ranks, such as Brigadier General, etc.?

    If a major in the military outranks a lieutenant, why does a lieutenant general outrank a major general?

    Suggested Related FunTrivia Quizzes - 90,000 currently online

    1 The General
    This is a quiz about Robert Reese Neyland.
    		Tennessee Volunteers Tough
    10 Q
    ilove9
    Apr 01 04
    393 plays
    2 The General
    Buster Keaton considered his 1926 film, "The General", to be his best. Many critics and fans agree. Let's have a look!
    		Ga - Gm Movies Tough
    15 Q
    ubermom
    Jan 12 10
    126 plays
    3 In General
    This is my second general knowledge quiz, just a mix of general questions...
    		Mixed 15 Q. Average Average
    15 Q
    shivers
    Nov 21 02
    7431 plays




    "Ask FunTrivia" is for entertainment purposes only, and answers offered are unverified and unchecked by FunTrivia. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or veracity of ANY statement posted. Feel free to post an updated response if you feel that an answer is inadequate or incorrect. Please thoroughly research items where accuracy is important to you using multiple reliable sources. By accessing our website, you agree to be bound by our terms of service.