What is another word for flag rank?
Pronunciation: [flˈaɡ ɹˈaŋk] (IPA) 
Flag rank is a term commonly used in relation to military personnel of high rank, particularly those of senior officers in the navy and coast guard. It refers to a designated rank that is associated with the commanding officer of a unit or the leader of a particular mission. Other terms used for flag rank include "admiral," "general," and "marshal." These terms all denote a level of authority and expertise that is specific to the individual's role within the military hierarchy. In essence, any term which denotes an individual's high rank in a military organization may be used synonymously with the term "flag rank".
