Colonel Military Rank and Position
Colonel: A senior military officer rank above the level of Brigadier General and below the level of Lieutenant Colonell. In many armies, the rank of colonell is senior to that of a full-bird type and may also be charged to different duties depending on whether it is Army, Air Force, or Navy (where it would correspond to captain). Generally, a colonell is a senior officer who assigned to command the large units or has considerable administrative duties as well.
Definition — What does Colonel mean?Colonell informationListen to articleThis article will cover the function and responsibilities of a colonell, as well as its significance in various military structures.
Colonell in the Army
Position in the Hierarchy
Colonell would usually be classified as a senior officer rank in the Army. It is a rank above of Lieutenant Colonell and below of Brigadier General in the U.S. Army. Colonell is frequently in command of a brigade (usually 3,000 to 5,000 soldiers) or other large military unit such as a regiment or task force. Colonel
Most armies used a silver eagle or animal figure for the insignia of a colonell.
Colonel Responsibilities:
Large Strategic Command: A colonell is usually in charge of a brigade (or regiment), leading operations, missions and personnel within the unit to ensure it is ready for combat.
Colonels are commonly engaged in long-term planning and strategic decision-making. They cooperate with other senior officers, such as generals, to run operations planning, cooperation with allied forces, and field decisions.
Leadership and Administration: In addition to strategic and operational leadership
Colonel elsewhere in the military
Although the rank of colonel is primarily associated with the Army, this military rank also exists in other branches, where duties may vary a little per branch:
Air Force Colonel — Like that in the Army, a colonel is a senior officer rank within the Air Force; however, rather than commanding brigades or regiments as with land forces, air force colonels command air wings and squadrons (or comparable special-operations units such as flight groups or air bases). In addition to being key in planning and executing air missions — including combat, intelligence, reconnaissance, and logistics support for aviation units.
Colonel: A colonel in the Marines would be equivalent to that of a colonel in the Army, typically commanding a regiment or brigade combat team. A Marine Corps colonel may be given administrative positions at the higher echelons, including roles like chief of staff of different operational or strategic commands.
Captain: this is the same rank for Colonel in Army / Air Force, it corresponds to Captain in Navy The duties are similar since captains could lead big units like warships, submarines or naval stations and be involved in operational command and coordination. They also manage their ships or bases and are in charge of day-to-day life down there.
Colonell in Other Armies: Most countries have the rank of colonell with like duties and different levels of responsibility. ASR: For instance, in many European or Asian militaries a colonell could be noted with different command structures and titles based upon the individual country military hierarchy.
