Major General

Major General (Maj Gen, MG) is a rank used in many countries, often considered a 2-star rank. It is present in the British Army, Royal Marines, US Army, US Air Force and US Marine Corps.

A Major General is a high-ranking officer, normally subordinate to the rank of Lieutenant General and senior to the ranks of Brigadier and Brigadier General.

It is derived from the older rank of Sergeant Major General.