An officer holding an appointment as a general officer in the Regular Army may be called a general officer in the Regular Army. In addition, a general officer of the Regular Army in the Medical Corps, Dental Corps, Veterinary Corps, Judge Advocate General’s Corps, or the Chaplains, may be called a general officer of that branch.

Terms Used In 10 USC 7152

  • officer: includes any person authorized by law to perform the duties of the office. See 1 USC 1