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A '''Major general''' is a high ranking commissioned officer in the [[United States Armed Forces]].  Major generals outrank Brigadier Generals and are subordinate to Lieutenant Generals.  Major general is considered a two-star rank.<ref>http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/major%20general</ref>

A '''Major general''' is a high ranking, presidentially appointed, commissioned officer in the [[United States Armed Forces]].  Major generals outrank Brigadier Generals and are subordinate to Lieutenant Generals.  Major general is considered a two-star rank, hence the term "two-star general".<ref>http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/major%20general</ref>  They serve as commanders of divisions of up to 16,000 troops.  There are currently 99 active duty major generals in the [[United States Army]].<ref>http://usmilitary.about.com/od/army/a/majgen.htm</ref>

 

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[[Category:Military Ranks]]

[[Category:Military Ranks]]