military rank
Also known as uniform rank, rank, armed forces rank, military title
element of hierarchy in armed forces
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Military rank is a system that organizes people in armed forces into different levels of authority and responsibility, with higher ranks having more power to make decisions and command those below them. This hierarchy matters because it creates clear chains of command that allow military organizations to function effectively and coordinate complex operations.
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Military ranks are a system of hierarchical relationships within armed forces, police, intelligence agencies and other institutions organized along military lines. Responsibility for personnel, equipment and missions grows with each advancement. The military rank system defines dominance, authority and responsibility within a military hierarchy. It incorporates the principles of exercising power and authority into the military chain of command—the succession of commanders superior to subordinates through which command is exercised. The military chain of command is an important component for organized collective action.