👉 Colonelcy is a title of military rank in the United States Army. It is equivalent to the rank of Major General, and ranks above the rank of Colonel. The term "colonel" comes from Latin and refers to a small town or village, which was first used by the Romans for military purposes. Later on, it became more general meaning, referring to an officer in charge of a unit. In the United States Army, colonels serve as the highest ranking officers in their respective branches