As in a Army General. I dont know if there are diffrent Generals for diffrent branches of the Army
2007-02-07 14:20:48 · 27 answers · asked by crunkin413 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Hard work and devotion to the people they are in charge over and the mission.
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2007-02-07 14:26:12 · answer #1 · answered by LS 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Each branch promotes its own generals. An officer would have to be commissioned as a 2Lt., then be selected for 1Lt., CPT, Major, Lt. Colonel, Colonel, then Brigadier general. General ranks increase from there to Major Gen., Lt. General, and then General. The promotion rates and percentages vary depending on the branch.
2007-02-07 14:26:05 · answer #2 · answered by lizardmama 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-26 01:29:57 · answer #3 · answered by artzer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most generals are graduates of West Point for the Army, US Navel academy for marines and Navy and US Air Force academy for the Air Force if you did not graduate form one these you are just a commissioned officer and can only go to Full Bird Col, unless you get an appointment by congress,,,
2007-02-07 14:45:00 · answer #4 · answered by ralphtheartist 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
the rank is the same for all branches within the army. however, to get there you must first be in the Army. have a college degree (can't be an officer without one). other than that, lots of time and patience and excellence within your field. good leadership skills, too, obviously.
2007-02-07 14:30:04 · answer #5 · answered by dixiegirl687 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
To become a general you need over 25+ years of service as an officer. You don't have to go to an academy, you just have to really love your job and not want to retire right away.
There isn't any butt kissing, you just have to be really dedicated and good at your job!
2007-02-07 17:53:23 · answer #6 · answered by angeliquedesjardins 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Education, intellect, political savvy, command time, training, and some luck.
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2007-02-08 13:30:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Kiss alot of butt, be the best at EVERYTHING, and smooze the politicians! It's hard, from what some people I know say, it's less than .5% of the army that even gets considered after many many years.
2007-02-07 14:24:38 · answer #8 · answered by claireandmouse 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
it depends which 1 theres like brigider general liutenant general 5 star general and 2 more jbut im guessing it takes a lot
2007-02-07 14:23:19 · answer #9 · answered by Joe L 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
1. Brains
2. Balls
3. Dedication and hard work
4. A copy of Sun Tzu's "Art of War"
(Seriously, virtually all millitary personel has at least 1 copy of that famous book on millitary tactics)
2007-02-07 14:24:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋