Which insignia corresponds to Lieutenant General (O-9)?

Which insignia corresponds to Lieutenant General (O-9)?

• A. Three Silver Stars
• B. Four Silver Stars
• C. One Silver Star
• D. Silver Oak Leaf

Answer: (A)

Three silver stars signaling a three-star general officer rank is the mark for Lieutenant General (O-9). In general officer progression, brigadier general has one star, major general has two, lieutenant general has three, and four stars represent a full general. The silver oak leaf is used for field-grade officers below general—specifically, a silver oak leaf is the insignia for Lieutenant Colonel, not a general. The other options map to different ranks, so the three silver stars best match Lieutenant General.

Three silver stars signaling a three-star general officer rank is the mark for Lieutenant General (O-9). In general officer progression, brigadier general has one star, major general has two, lieutenant general has three, and four stars represent a full general. The silver oak leaf is used for field-grade officers below general—specifically, a silver oak leaf is the insignia for Lieutenant Colonel, not a general. The other options map to different ranks, so the three silver stars best match Lieutenant General.