colonel
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A colonel is a high-ranking officer in militaries around the world, and the rank is sometimes also used in police forces and paramilitary groups. The title is important because it identifies someone with significant authority and responsibility within these organizations.
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- History and origins
- Colonel-in-chief
- Colonel of the Regiment
- Colonel by country
- Insignia
- Insignia of army colonels
- Insignia of air force colonels
- Insignia of naval infantry colonels
- Insignia of colonels of other services
- Colonel as highest-ranking officer
- Other uses of colonel ranks
- See also
- References
- Bibliography
Colonel ( ; abbreviated as Col., Col, or COL) is a senior military officer rank used in many countries. It is also used in some police forces and paramilitary organizations.
In the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, a colonel was typically in charge of a regiment in an army. Modern usage varies greatly, and in some cases, the term is used as an honorific title that may have no direct military relationship. In some smaller military forces, such as those of Monaco or the Vatican, colonel is the highest rank.