flag rank

noun

flag rank

First recorded in 1890–95

The Russians know some of the key Alawite flag rank officers in the military quite well.

In July of that year he attained flag rank, and was named second in command of the Channel fleet.

A system of regulating promotion to flag rank, which has been in the main followed ever since, was introduced.

The growth of what came afterwards to be called flag rank may easily be traced.

The title of captain appears at first to have been given to an officer who held what we should call flag rank.

The position is equivalent to flag rank, but is held by a captain.

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