Senior Captain
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Senior Captain is a rare military rank which is used in some countries armed forces
.
of the world, the senior captain is a rank between a regular Captain and a Major
. The rank is often only found in armies and air force
s. A similar position to that of Senior Captain is the rank of Senior Colonel
.
The rank of Taewi (대위)) in the military of North Korea
and the rank of
Da Wei (大尉) used by the People's Liberation Army
between 1955 and 1965, are often translated as Senior Captain. However, the ranks and insignia derive from the practice of the Soviet Army, which has, like the Red Army before it and the Russian Army today, four company-grade officer ranks, one captain rank and three lieutenant ranks. The literal translation of those four ranks in Chinese and Korean are Junior Officer, Middle Officer, Senior Officer, and Grand Officer. Since the PLA today uses only three-company grade officer ranks, it has become conventional to translate Shang Wei (上尉) which originally corresponded to the Soviet rank of Senior Lieutenant, as Captain, and hence Da Wei, which corresponded to the Soviet rank of Captain, as Senior Captain. The corresponding fourth junior office rank of the Vietnamese Army, Đại úy, is usually translated as Captain.
The rank of Senior Captain is rare in Western militaries, but can be found in the German military, where the rank of Stabshauptmann
(Stabskapitänleutnant
in the Navy) was created in 1993 for officers of the Militärfachlicher Dienst (former NCOs in specialist positions) who could not be promoted to field grade. The Belgian Armed Forces
use the rank of Captain-Commandant
as a standard rank. Italy uses a title of Primo capitano
for captains that have held the rank of captain for a long time, currently nine years or longer.
of the world, there is the notion of a senior captain
. This is sometimes called Commodore
or Flotilla Captain. It is interesting to note that when similar rank existed in Imperial Russian Navy it was called not Commodore, but rather Captain-Commander. A naval senior captain is similar to the army's Senior Colonel
rank.
of the world, some captains
or shipmasters, with particular and recognized seniority in terms of true and effective oceangoing ships' command at sea, they are named senior captain or master mariner
senior grade
or master mariner
highest rank
.
The most senior, among others senior captain, is named first senior captain or commodore
.
Armed forces
The armed forces of a country are its government-sponsored defense, fighting forces, and organizations. They exist to further the foreign and domestic policies of their governing body, and to defend that body and the nation it represents from external aggressors. In some countries paramilitary...
.
Army
In some armiesArmy
An army An army An army (from Latin arma "arms, weapons" via Old French armée, "armed" (feminine), in the broadest sense, is the land-based military of a nation or state. It may also include other branches of the military such as the air force via means of aviation corps...
of the world, the senior captain is a rank between a regular Captain and a Major
Major
Major is a rank of commissioned officer, with corresponding ranks existing in almost every military in the world.When used unhyphenated, in conjunction with no other indicator of rank, the term refers to the rank just senior to that of an Army captain and just below the rank of lieutenant colonel. ...
. The rank is often only found in armies and air force
Air force
An air force, also known in some countries as an air army, is in the broadest sense, the national military organization that primarily conducts aerial warfare. More specifically, it is the branch of a nation's armed services that is responsible for aerial warfare as distinct from an army, navy or...
s. A similar position to that of Senior Captain is the rank of Senior Colonel
Senior Colonel
Senior Colonel is a field grade officer rank placed between a regular Colonel and a Major General. The rank typically exists in militaries that do not maintain a rank of Brigadier General/Brigadier....
.
The rank of Taewi (대위)) in the military of North Korea
Comparative military ranks of Korea
Comparative military ranks of Korea refer to the ranks and insignia maintained by the three primary military powers present on the Korean Peninsula, those being the Republic of Korea Armed Forces , the Korean People's Army of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea , and the military forces of...
and the rank of
Da Wei (大尉) used by the People's Liberation Army
Ranks of the People's Liberation Army
The People's Liberation Army has not always used ranks or insignia. In common with the practice of the Red Army at the time of its founding in 1927, neither were used until 1955 when a system of ranks was established. As a result of the Cultural Revolution, ranks were abolished in May 1965...
between 1955 and 1965, are often translated as Senior Captain. However, the ranks and insignia derive from the practice of the Soviet Army, which has, like the Red Army before it and the Russian Army today, four company-grade officer ranks, one captain rank and three lieutenant ranks. The literal translation of those four ranks in Chinese and Korean are Junior Officer, Middle Officer, Senior Officer, and Grand Officer. Since the PLA today uses only three-company grade officer ranks, it has become conventional to translate Shang Wei (上尉) which originally corresponded to the Soviet rank of Senior Lieutenant, as Captain, and hence Da Wei, which corresponded to the Soviet rank of Captain, as Senior Captain. The corresponding fourth junior office rank of the Vietnamese Army, Đại úy, is usually translated as Captain.
The rank of Senior Captain is rare in Western militaries, but can be found in the German military, where the rank of Stabshauptmann
Stabshauptmann
Stabshauptmann meaning "Staff Captain", is the highest military rank in the Bundeswehr for specialist officers . Instead of being promoted to the rank of major, specialist officers are promoted to the rank of Stabshauptmann and given the salary of a Major...
(Stabskapitänleutnant
Stabskapitänleutnant
Stabskapitänleutnant is a military rank in the German Navy for specialist officers. Instead of being promoted to the rank of Korvettenkapitän , specialist officers are usually promoted to the rank of Stabskapitänleutnant and given the salary of a Korvettenkapitän. Wears two stripes and two half...
in the Navy) was created in 1993 for officers of the Militärfachlicher Dienst (former NCOs in specialist positions) who could not be promoted to field grade. The Belgian Armed Forces
Military of Belgium
The Belgian Army is the national military of Belgium. The Belgian Army was established after Belgium became independent in October 1830...
use the rank of Captain-Commandant
Captain-Commandant
Captain-Commandant is a subaltern commissioned officer rank in the Air component, Land component, the old Belgian Gendarmerie and Medical component of the Belgian Armed Forces. A Kapitein-Commandant or Capitaine-Commandant ranks directly above a Captain and immediately under a Major...
as a standard rank. Italy uses a title of Primo capitano
Italian Army Ranks
This chart represents the Italian Army rank insignia used on the slip-on of winter service uniforms. The color of the uniforms is khaki.Officers who are assigned to a position acting in a higher rank than their own wear the insignia of the higher rank but the highest star of the insignia is trimmed...
for captains that have held the rank of captain for a long time, currently nine years or longer.
Navy
In some naviesNavy
A navy is the branch of a nation's armed forces principally designated for naval and amphibious warfare; namely, lake- or ocean-borne combat operations and related functions...
of the world, there is the notion of a senior captain
Senior Captain
Senior Captain is a rare military rank which is used in some countries armed forces.-Army:In some armies of the world, the senior captain is a rank between a regular Captain and a Major. The rank is often only found in armies and air forces...
. This is sometimes called Commodore
Commodore (rank)
Commodore is a military rank used in many navies that is superior to a navy captain, but below a rear admiral. Non-English-speaking nations often use the rank of flotilla admiral or counter admiral as an equivalent .It is often regarded as a one-star rank with a NATO code of OF-6, but is not always...
or Flotilla Captain. It is interesting to note that when similar rank existed in Imperial Russian Navy it was called not Commodore, but rather Captain-Commander. A naval senior captain is similar to the army's Senior Colonel
Senior Colonel
Senior Colonel is a field grade officer rank placed between a regular Colonel and a Major General. The rank typically exists in militaries that do not maintain a rank of Brigadier General/Brigadier....
rank.
Merchant Marine or Merchant Navy
In some merchant marines or merchant naviesMerchant Navy
The Merchant Navy is the maritime register of the United Kingdom, and describes the seagoing commercial interests of UK-registered ships and their crews. Merchant Navy vessels fly the Red Ensign and are regulated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency...
of the world, some captains
Captain (nautical)
A sea captain is a licensed mariner in ultimate command of the vessel. The captain is responsible for its safe and efficient operation, including cargo operations, navigation, crew management and ensuring that the vessel complies with local and international laws, as well as company and flag...
or shipmasters, with particular and recognized seniority in terms of true and effective oceangoing ships' command at sea, they are named senior captain or master mariner
Master mariner
A Master Mariner or MM is the professional qualification required for someone to serve as the person in charge or person in command of a commercial vessel. In England, the term Master Mariner has been in use at least since the 13th century, reflecting the fact that in guild or livery company terms,...
senior grade
Military rank
Military rank is a system of hierarchical relationships in armed forces or civil institutions organized along military lines. Usually, uniforms denote the bearer's rank by particular insignia affixed to the uniforms...
or master mariner
Master mariner
A Master Mariner or MM is the professional qualification required for someone to serve as the person in charge or person in command of a commercial vessel. In England, the term Master Mariner has been in use at least since the 13th century, reflecting the fact that in guild or livery company terms,...
highest rank
Military rank
Military rank is a system of hierarchical relationships in armed forces or civil institutions organized along military lines. Usually, uniforms denote the bearer's rank by particular insignia affixed to the uniforms...
.
The most senior, among others senior captain, is named first senior captain or commodore
Commodore (rank)
Commodore is a military rank used in many navies that is superior to a navy captain, but below a rear admiral. Non-English-speaking nations often use the rank of flotilla admiral or counter admiral as an equivalent .It is often regarded as a one-star rank with a NATO code of OF-6, but is not always...
.