Posted on Aug 23, 2016
What is the absolute highest rank in the US Army?
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POTUS is the highest, as he is the Commander-iIn-Chief.
In strictly uniformed ranks, the highest permanent rank is O-8 (2-star). All 3 and 4-star ranks are "temporary" and just a badge of office.
That said, General Pershing held what would now be considered a 6-star rank, which by law and tradition would elevate George Washington to 7 stars, as Washington gets automatic posthumous promotions as the most senior officer in the military, in perpetuity.
In strictly uniformed ranks, the highest permanent rank is O-8 (2-star). All 3 and 4-star ranks are "temporary" and just a badge of office.
That said, General Pershing held what would now be considered a 6-star rank, which by law and tradition would elevate George Washington to 7 stars, as Washington gets automatic posthumous promotions as the most senior officer in the military, in perpetuity.
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MSG Charles Turner
Although THE POTUS is the Commander in Chief, that Person is NOT A MEMBER OF THE US MILITARY and NOT HELD ACCOUNTABLE BY THE UCMJ.. THIS SEPARATION WAS DESIGNED BY OUR FORE FATHERS!
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Anyone wearing the Congressional Medal of Honor gets a salute from every rank.
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