In the military, military rank is a sign of a soldier's rank and position, as well as a symbol of honor and dignity. Different military ranks have different duties and powers, as well as different conditions and durations for promotion. So, is the major a battalion commander or a regimental commander?This article will answer this question from both historical and current perspectives.
Major is generally the establishment rank of deputy battalion commander, and some countries also stipulate the establishment rank of battalion commander or special forces company commander.
Major is a high-ranking officer rank below the rank of lieutenant colonel, whose history can be traced back to the Beiyang ** period. At that time, Beiyang ** imitated the Japanese military rank system and established the rank of major as the next rank of lieutenant colonel. The rank of major is generally battalion commander or regimental chief of staff.
During the National ** period, the rank of major followed the system of Beiyang **, but in 1935, the national ** carried out a military rank reform, changing the rank of major to the rank of colonel, the rank of lieutenant colonel to the rank of major general, and the rank of colonel to the rank of lieutenant general. In this way, the rank of major became regimental commander or brigade chief of staff.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the rank of major was re-established as the next rank of lieutenant colonel. The position of a major is generally the deputy battalion commander or regimental chief of staff, and some countries also stipulate the establishment rank of battalion commander or special forces company commander.
The conditions for awarding the rank of major vary mainly according to different branches of the military. Generally speaking, the rank of major in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Rocket Force, Strategic Support Forces, and Joint Logistics Support Forces requires the following conditions:
Have served at least two years with the rank of lieutenant colonel;
Bachelor's degree or above
Have the corresponding professional skills and business level;
Have good political and moral qualities;
Have good physical condition and psychological quality;
Have good work performance and grades.
For the rank of major in the Armed Police Force and the People's Armed Police Force, the following conditions are required:
Have served at least three years in the rank of lieutenant colonel;
Bachelor's degree or above
Have the corresponding professional skills and business level;
Have good political and moral qualities;
Have good physical condition and psychological quality;
Have good work performance and grades.
In addition, for those who have obtained a doctorate, they can be directly awarded the rank of major, regardless of the length of service.
The duration of promotion to the rank of major depends mainly on the different situations in peacetime and wartime. Generally speaking, the duration of promotion to the rank of an officer in peacetime is determined by the minimum length of service and the maximum length of service stipulated in the regulations on military ranks. For example, if the minimum tenure for the rank of Major is two years and the maximum length of service is six years, then the promotion period for the rank of Major is between two and six years.
In wartime, the period of promotion of officer ranks can be shortened according to the needs of the war and personal performance. For example, if an officer with the rank of major performed well on the battlefield, or completed an important task, or was seriously wounded or killed, then they can be promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel early, regardless of the number of years of service.
From the above analysis, we can draw the following conclusions:
Major is generally the establishment rank of deputy battalion commander, and some countries also stipulate the establishment rank of battalion commander or special forces company commander.
The history of the rank of major can be traced back to the Beiyang ** period, experienced the reform of the national ** period, and recovered after the founding of New China.
The conditions for awarding the rank of major are mainly different according to different branches of the army, and there are special circumstances that can be directly awarded.
The duration of promotion to the rank of major mainly depends on the different situations in peacetime and wartime, and there are special circumstances that can be promoted in advance.
The rank of major is a high-ranking officer rank that is a symbol of honor and dignity for a serviceman. Officers with the rank of major should lead by example, lead the troops, perform their duties, and contribute to the cause of national defense.