In joint rank alignment, which Navy rank is equivalent to the Marine Corps Major General (MajGen)?

In joint rank alignment, which Navy rank is equivalent to the Marine Corps Major General (MajGen)?

• A. Captain (CAPT)
• B. Commander (CDR)
• C. Rear Admiral Upper Half (RADM)
• D. Rear Admiral Lower Half (RDML)

Answer: (C)

In joint rank alignment, two-star ranks across services map to the same level of responsibility and pay grade. A Major General in the Marine Corps is a two-star general officer (O-8). In the Navy, the corresponding two-star flag rank is Rear Admiral Upper Half (RADM). The other options are either one-star or lower two-star ranks (Rear Admiral Lower Half is one star; Captain and Commander are lower Navy ranks), so they don’t match the level of a Major General. Therefore, the best match is Rear Admiral Upper Half.

In joint rank alignment, two-star ranks across services map to the same level of responsibility and pay grade. A Major General in the Marine Corps is a two-star general officer (O-8). In the Navy, the corresponding two-star flag rank is Rear Admiral Upper Half (RADM). The other options are either one-star or lower two-star ranks (Rear Admiral Lower Half is one star; Captain and Commander are lower Navy ranks), so they don’t match the level of a Major General. Therefore, the best match is Rear Admiral Upper Half.