Military ranks in the World of Avatar

Admiral


Admiral is the highest rank in the Fire Nation Navy, preceded by Commander. The title has been used since the inception of the navy, and gives whoever bears the title very high authority.

One notable bearer of the name is Admiral Zhao, who held the title for a very short time; about a month. Zhao was famous for several feats as an Admiral. One was the brief capture of Avatar Aang, whom he captured by Yu Yan Archers. The Avatar was recaptured by the Blue Spirit, secretly the banished Prince Zuko. Zhao later led the Siege of the North, and in it killed the ocean spirit. Zhao was killed by the combined spirit of Aang and the Moon Spirit, La.

An Admiral of the Eastern Fleet is Admiral Chan, and the Western Fleet is commanded by Admiral Liang.

Known Admirals include:
 * Admiral Chan
 * Jeong Jeong (deserted)
 * Liang
 * Zhao &dagger;

Commander
A commander is in charge of the captains and to command them to do what the admiral wants.

Captain
A captain is an officer charged with overseeing a particular vessel. He is under the direct command of a commander.

Known captains include:
 * Captain Lee

Lieutenant
A lieutenant is the lowest rank of officer in the Fire Nation military. He is under the direct command of the captain of his ship.

Known lieutenants include:
 * Lieutenant Jee