Major (United Kingdom)
| Major | |
|---|---|
| Army and Royal Marines insignia | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Service branch | British Army Royal Marines |
| Abbreviation | Maj |
| NATO rank code | OF-3 |
| Next higher rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Next lower rank | Captain |
| Equivalent ranks | |
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Major (Maj) is a military rank which is used by both the British Army and Royal Marines. The rank is superior to captain and subordinate to lieutenant colonel. The insignia for a major is a crown. The equivalent rank in the Royal Navy is lieutenant commander, and squadron leader in the Royal Air Force.