What is another word for rear admiral?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈi͡əɹ ˈadmɜːɹə͡l] (IPA) 
Rear Admiral is a naval rank that refers to an officer in the upper-half of the Navy's hierarchy. A synonym for Rear Admiral is Commodore, used in some naval forces, a rank higher than Captain and lower than Rear Admiral. Another synonym is Line Officer, this is a term used to describe a naval officer who holds a rank above that of a staff officer. Flotilla Admiral is used in the Russian Navy and refers to a senior naval officer who is in charge of several flotilla units. Brigadier, also used in some navies, is a rank equivalent to Rear Admiral in terms of seniority. The term Vice Admiral is another rank that is senior to Rear Admiral.
