field grade

noun

1. military rank applying to mid-level army officers, as majors, lieutenant colonels, and colonels.

Word History and Origins

Origin of field grade¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

The chronic shortage of black field grade officers in the 332d was the immediate cause of the change in Air Force policy.

From Project Gutenberg

By February 1948 the 332d had only thirteen of its forty-eight authorized field grade officers on duty.

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Below the army general there are three general grade, three field grade, and four company grade officer ranks.

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