Colonel general
Until 1940 it was the third highest military rank of the Red Army, and might have been rated OF-9a in NATO. It was equivalent to Komissar army 2nd rank of the political staff in all military branches, Fleet Flag Officer 2nd rank in the "Soviet navy", or to Komissar of state security 2nd rank . With the reintroduction of regular general ranks, the designation "Komandarm 1st rank" was abolished, and replaced by General of the Army (OF-9b) or Colonel general (OF-8).