In the United States Navy, the United States Coast Guard, the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Corps, rear admiral (upper half) (RADM) is a two-star flag officer, with the pay grade of O-8. Rear Admiral (upper half) ranks above
Rear Admiral (lower half) and below
Vice Admiral. Rear Admiral (upper half) is equivalent to a major general in the other uniformed services.
