Which ranks are considered General Grade?

• A. O-7 to O-10
• B. O-1 to O-3
• C. E-7 to E-9
• D. W-1 to W-5

Answer: (A)

General Grade refers to the senior officer ranks who hold major command responsibilities and are addressed as generals. In the officer lineup, these are the ranks that begin with Brigadier General and progress to Major General, Lieutenant General, and General. They are distinct from junior officers (lieutenants and others) and from field-grade officers like colonel, as well as from non-officer or warrant ranks. The other options pull from those other groups: enlisted ranks, warrant officers, or junior officers, none of which are considered General Grade.