NAVY RANK. Admiral, or commander in chief of his majesty's fleet, has the rank of a field-marshall; admirals, with their flags on the main-top-mast-head, rank with generals of horse and foot; vice-admirals, with lieutenant-generals; rear-admirals, as major-generals; commodores, with broad pendants, as brigadier-generals; captains of post-ships, after three years from the date of their first commission, as colonels; other captains, as commanding post-ships, as lieutenant-colonels; captains, not taking post, as majors; lieutenants, as captains.
| ARMY. | NAVY. | GOVERNORS. |
|---|---|---|
| General in chief | Admiral in chief | Commander in chief of the forces in America |
| Generals of horse | Admiral with a flag at the main-top-mast | Captain-general of provinces |
| Lieutenant-generals | Vice-admirals | Lieutenant-generals of provinces |
| Major-generals | Rear-admirals | Lieutenant-governors and presidents |
| Colonels | Post-captains of 3 years | Lieutenant-governors not commanding |
| Lieutenant-colonels | Post-captains | Governors of charter colonies |
| Majors | Captains | Deputy-governors |
| Captains | Lieutenants | Established by the king, 1760 |
Doubling of the RANKS, is the placing two ranks in one, frequently used in the manoeuvres of a regiment.
RANKS and FILES, are the horizontal and vertical lines of soldiers when drawn up for service.