Question: who is the us general of the army

title: General of the Army (United States)
text: General of the Army ( abbreviated as GA ) is a five - star general officer and the second highest possible rank in the United States Army . A General of the Army ranks immediately above a general and is equivalent to a Fleet Admiral and a General of the Air Force . There is no established equivalent five - star rank in the other federal uniformed services ( Marine Corps , Coast Guard , United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps , and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Corps ) . Often called a `` five - star general '' , the rank of General of the Army has historically been reserved for wartime use and is not currently active in the U.S. military . The General of the Army insignia consisted of five 3 / 8th inch stars in a pentagonal pattern , with points touching . The insignia is paired with the gold and enameled United States Coat of Arms on service coat shoulder loops . The silver colored five - star metal insignia alone would be worn for use as a collar insignia of grade and on the garrison cap . Soft shoulder epaulettes with five 7 / 16th inch stars in silver thread and gold - threaded United States Coat of Arms on green cloth were worn with shirts and sweaters . 

Answer: answer: General of the Army (GA) is a five - star general officer and the second highest possible rank in the United States Army.  A General of the Army ranks immediately above a general and is equivalent to a Fleet Admiral and a General of the Air Force.  The rank of General of the Army has historically been reserved for wartime use and is not currently active in the U.S. military.