Colonel

Colonel is the highest commissioned rank in many militaries.


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Positions and Lists
Grades noted where known

US Army
A colonel and a lieutenant colonel are both addressed as "Colonel." The two ranks are between Major and Brigadier General.
 * Amber, commander of the Regimental Volunteers who lost at the Siege of Las Vegas (Assumed to be US Army)

MACO
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Bajoran Militia
A colonel and a field colonel are both addressed as "Colonel." The two ranks are between Major and General. After Bajor joined the United Federation of Planets, many Bajorans transferred to Starfleet with ranks of Captain.
 * Colonel Kira Nerys, commanding officer of Deep Space 9

2053

 * Amber

2375

 * Major Kira Nerys is promoted to Colonel

2376

 * Colonel Kira Nerys transfers to Starfleet and is promoted from Commander to Captain