Captain (rank)

A Military Rank who is responsibilities differ depending on what branch of the military they are in.

For Army officers, a captain is one step above a 1st Lieutenant, and one step below a Major. This rank represents a Company Grade or Junior Grade officer within the Army.

• In Japanese: 1等陸尉
• In Romaji: IttŌ rikui
• In English: Captain

For Navy officers, a captain is one step above Commander, and one step below a Rear Admiral. This rank represents a Senior Grade officer within the Navy.

• In Japanese: 1等海佐
• In Romaji: IttŌ kaisa
• In English: Captain

References

• The International Encyclopedia of Uniform and Rank Insignia around the World, Japanese Ground Self Defense Force
• The International Encyclopedia of Uniform and Rank Insignia around the World, Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force
• Wikipedia Japanese Military Ranks entry
• Wikipedia Military Rank entry