which is higher colonel or general
Colonel (abbreviated Col. , Col or COL and pronounced /ËkÉrnÉl/ , similar to kernel) is a senior military officer rank below the general officer ranks. However, in some small military forces, such as those of Iceland or the Vatican, colonel is the highest rank.
Colonel is higher ranking (O-6) than Major (O-4) in the Marines, Army, and Air Force. The comparable ranks in the Navy (and Coast Guard) are Captain (O-6) and Lieutenant Comma â¦ nder (O-4). 33 people found this useful.