### Question
What is the definition of highest permanent grade?


### Answer
The definition of **highest permanent grade** is as follows in *10 U.S.C. § 1370a*:

> a grade at or below the grade of major general in the Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps or rear admiral in the Navy

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1370a*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 69-RETIRED GRADE**

