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'''Admiral''' is a senior [[commissioned officer]] rank of the [[UNSC Navy]].
'''Admiral''' is a senior [[commissioned officer]] rank of the [[UNSC Navy]]. It is the only rank below [[Fleet Admiral]], the highest known UNSC Navy rank.
 
During peacetime, it is the highest military rank, and is equal with the rank of [[General]] in the [[UNSC Marine Corps]]. However, during times of war, senior Admirals may be promoted to the rank of [[Fleet Admiral]], which outranks Admiral.


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Template:Rank Infobox Admiral is a senior commissioned officer rank of the UNSC Navy. It is the only rank below Fleet Admiral, the highest known UNSC Navy rank.

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While Admiral is a rank of its own, the title "Admiral" is often used to refer to any of the flag officer ranks of the UNSC Navy:

Due to the ambiguity of the title "Admiral", Admirals are often known as a "Four Star Admiral" or "Full Admiral" to distinguish it from subordinate ranks of Admiral. The term "Four Star Admiral" comes from the rank insignia worn on the uniform.

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