flag rank
The term "flag rank" is used in naval and military contexts to denote senior officers entitled to fly a flag to signify their command authority.
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Definition
C1Military
(technical)A senior officer rank denoted by the entitlement to fly a flag, typically above captain and below general or admiral.
Example
- After years of service, she finally achieved flag rank and took command of the fleet.
C1Navy
(technical)A rank including admirals and commodores, marked by the right to display a flag on a ship or at a naval base.
Example
- The admiral's ship proudly flew his flag rank, signaling his command presence.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "flag rank":
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