General (Germany)
General (German pronunciation: [ɡenəˈʁaːl]) is the highest rank of the German Army and German Air Force. As a four-star rank it is the equivalent to the rank of admiral in the German Navy.
| General General | |
|---|---|
| Army and Air Force insignia | |
| Country | Germany |
| Service branch | German Army German Air Force |
| Rank group | General officer |
| Rank | Four-star |
| NATO rank code | OF-9 |
| Pay grade | B10 |
| Formation | 1956 (modern) |
| Next lower rank | Generalleutnant |
| Equivalent ranks | Admiral |
The rank is rated OF-9 in NATO. It is grade B10 in the pay rules of the Federal Ministry of Defence.
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