Which rank is the highest Marine Corps general officer?

• A. General
• B. Lieutenant General
• C. Major General
• D. Brigadier General

Answer: (A)

General officers in the Marine Corps are identified by the number of stars on their insignia. One star equals brigadier general, two stars major general, three stars lieutenant general, and four stars general. The four-star rank is the highest active general officer level there is today, so the top Marine Corps general officer is the General. This four-star rank is typically held by the Corps’ senior leaders, such as the Commandant of the Marine Corps.