Military ranks in the World of Avatar

Military Ranks are a system of hierarchical relationships in armed forces or civil institutions organized along military lines.

Army
Chain of command is not very well defined. There is no overall military commander of the Water Tribes, and as such, command is divided between the two polar factions.

Tribal Chief
A Tribal Chief is the leader of a Water Tribe settlement. Though the Chief of the Northern Water Tribe has more true power, in principle all Chiefs are equal, and convene together to make decisions.

Known Tribal Chiefs include:
 * Chief Arnook (Northern Water Tribe)
 * Chief Hakoda (Southern Water Tribe)

Lieutenant
There have been subtle hints presented that imply the existence of a Lieutenant in the Water Tribe Military. Bato may be the Lieutenant of the Southern Water Tribe, as wears a different uniform than the other warriors and is shown to act like a Lieutenant in several occasions. It is also likely that Hahn was once the Lieutenant of the Northern Water Tribe Army.

Possible Lieutenants include:
 * Hahn (Northern Water Tribe)
 * Bato (Southern Water Tribe)

Army
The Earth Kingdom Army is commanded by The Council of Five. The Council is the highest authority in the Earth Kingdom military, and oversees the country's entire war effort against the Fire Nation. The council is headed by General How, the commanding officer of the military. Among the council members is General Sung, who defends Ba Sing Se's Outer Wall from attack. The other three generals were briefly seen, but they weren't named.

General
General is the highest rank in the Earth Kingdom Army. They could be in charge of bases located in the Earth Kingdom or be members of The Council of Five in Ba Sing Se.



Known Generals include:


 * General Fong
 * General Sung
 * General How (Head of the Council of Five)
 * General Chin †

Captain
A Captain is the commander, or second in command, of a company of soldiers or a squadron. In Omashu, it is shown that the captains are high enough ranking to be able to speak with the King of Omashu and discuss military affairs.

Known Captains include:
 * Captain Yung
 * Earthbender Captain

General


General is the highest rank in the Fire Nation Army. Some have more power than others, who are called High Generals

Each general is assigned a different position, whether its to invade the Earth Kingdom capital or to oversee the production of weapons in a factory. Known Generals include:


 * General Azulon
 * General Shinu
 * General Bujing
 * General Iroh
 * General Shu

Colonel
A Colonel is usually a military title rated as the highest, or the second-highest field rank below the general, or "flag" grades. In some small military forces, it can be the highest rank held. A Colonel can be placed in charge of a fortress or be in charge of a certain fighting group, such as the Yu Yan Archers or the Rough Rhinos.

Known Colonels include:
 * Colonel Mongke
 * Colonel Shinu

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 and command over an entire fleet. They are appointed directly by the Fire Lord.

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 Moon Spirit, Tui. Zhao was killed by the Ocean 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
 * Admiral Jeong Jeong (deserted)
 * Admiral Liang
 * Admiral Zhao †

Commander
A commander is in charge of the captains and to carry out the Admirals commands. They are also placed in charge of blockades and a considerably large amount of ships, but still have no where near as much power as an Admiral.

Known Commanders include:
 * Commander Zhao (formerly)

Captain
A captain is an officer charged with overseeing a particular vessel. He is under the direct command of a commander. A captain could also oversee a royal vessel, as shown by Azula's Ship Captain.

Known captains include:
 * Captain Chey (prior to desertion)
 * Captain Lee
 * Azula's Ship Captain
 * Zhao (formerly)

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. Even though they have more power than a soldier, they are still considered as average soldiers when compared to Admirals.

Known lieutenants include:
 * Lieutenant Jee

Private
Privates are not considered officers, and are under the command of the ship's Lieutenant.