Noun
field grade (plural field grades)
(military) Each of the commissions which rank a (para)military officer below the (highest) class of general officers, but above other commissioned officers and NCOs.
In various armies, major is the lowest field grade, full colonel the highest field grade.
As a passed-over field grade officer I am blessed with experience and freedom from worrying about future career progression. Source: Internet
The next phase will be $40.6 million, covering homes in the northern region of the community from the Bayshore boulevard generals' quarters west to homes for squadron commanders and field grade officers. Source: Internet
“We need all of those qualified captains to pin on major and become field grade officers.” Source: Internet
The student body of SAMS comprises mostly U.S. Army field grade officers from combat, combat support, and combat service support branches. Source: Internet
Company grade officers are those officers in pay grades O-1 to O-3, while field grade officers are those in pay grades O-4 to O-6, and general officers are those in pay grades of O-7 and above. Source: Internet