Military Titles Abbreviations Explained

In English, military titles are often written as abbreviations, especially in formal writing, documents, and conversations. Understanding these shortened forms will help you read and recognize ranks quickly. This video introduces six of the most common military abbreviations and their full titles.

For example, Capt. stands for Captain, a title often used for officers in the army, navy, or air force. Col. is short for Colonel, a higher-ranking officer. Sgt. means Sergeant, a non-commissioned officer rank commonly used in both police and military forces. Maj. represents Major, while Gen. is the abbreviation for General, one of the highest military positions. Finally, Lt. means Lieutenant, an important officer rank below Captain.

Knowing these abbreviations is useful not only for learners interested in military English, but also for reading newspapers, novels, or watching movies where such ranks appear often. By practicing them, you will expand your English vocabulary and sound more confident when encountering these terms in conversation or text.

Watch the video to hear the abbreviations and full titles pronounced clearly, and repeat after them to practice your pronunciation.