See General for other countries which use this rank General (abbreviated GEN) is the second highest rank, and the highest active rank, of the Australian Army and was created as a direct equivalent of the British military rank of General; it is also considered a four-star rank. Prior to 1958, Generals were only appointed in exceptional circumstances..

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  • See General for other countries which use this rank General (abbreviated GEN) is the second highest rank, and the highest active rank, of the Australian Army and was created as a direct equivalent of the British military rank of General; it is also considered a four-star rank. Prior to 1958, Generals were only appointed in exceptional circumstances.. In 1958 the position which is currently called Chief of the Defence Force was created, and since 1966, the rank of General has been held when an Army officer is appointed to that position. General is a higher rank than Lieutenant General, but is lower than Field Marshal. General is the equivalent of Admiral in the Royal Australian Navy and Air Chief Marshal in the Royal Australian Air Force A General's insignia is St Edward's Crown above a star of the Order of the Bath (or 'pip') above a crossed sword and baton, with the word 'Australia' at the bottom.
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  • See General for other countries which use this rank General (abbreviated GEN) is the second highest rank, and the highest active rank, of the Australian Army and was created as a direct equivalent of the British military rank of General; it is also considered a four-star rank. Prior to 1958, Generals were only appointed in exceptional circumstances..
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  • General (Australia)
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