Since the days of generals with silly hats waving swords about are long gone, what is the highest ranking officer's rank present in the modern-day battlefield?
>>899965
In the US at least:
>Air Force
Colonels fly around and drop bombs. Counts as combat.
>Army/Marines
Captains and Majors are the nearest big hats nearest the shooting
>Navy
Admirals. No choice; they're on the boat.