Captain

The army rank of captain is a commissioned officer rank historically corresponding to the command of a company of soldiers. The rank is also used by some air forces and marine forces. Today, a captain is typically either the commander or second-in-command of a company or artillery battery (or United States Army cavalry troop or Commonwealth squadron). In the Chinese People's Liberation Army, a captain may also command a company, or be the second-in-command of a battalion.

In NATO countries, the rank of captain is described by the code OF-2 and is one rank above an OF-1 (lieutenant or first lieutenant) and one below an OF-3 (major or commandant). The rank of captain is generally considered to be the highest rank a soldier can achieve while remaining in the field.

In the United States military, the rank of captain is described by the code OF-3 in the Army, Marine Corps and Air Force. In the United States Navy and Coast Guard, the rank of captain is described by the code OF-6 and is the equivalent of an Army or Marine Corps colonel. In the U.S. Army, Air Force and Marine Corps the insignia for a captain is a pair of joined silver bars. In the U.S. Navy, this insignia is used for all senior grade Lieutenants. Senior naval lieutenants hold the code description OF-3.

In film
There are three major characters who hold this rank.

Notable Captains

 * Captain Coleman
 * Captain MacDaniel
 * Captain Nim