Captain (land)

Captain is a military rank within many land forces, usually a commander or 2ic of a company, batallion or squadron. This is completely separate to the naval rank (and post) of Captain.


 * In the US Army, US Air Force, US Marine Corps, Captain is an OF-2 rank above First Lieutenant and below Major.
 * In the British Army and Royal Marines, Captain is an OF-2 rank above Lieutenant and below Major