• Soupbreaker@lemmy.world
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    27 days ago

    A flag officer is a commissioned naval officer above the rank of captain, or an army/marine corps officer above the rank of colonel. Basically, it refers to admirals and generals. Typically, officers at these ranks have flags flown on their conveyances and command posts that denote their presence.