the status and treatment corresponding to the Four-star rank. Established in 1921 (général commanding an army corps), an appointment conferred on certain , wearing four stars. This appointment became the position and style () of in 1936. Général membre du conseil supérieur de la guerre (general - member of the superior council of war, a body of the Ministry of War which had the functions of a general staff), wearing five stars. The experience of the First World War transformed the structure of the French Army. The superior council of war was abolished and an appointment of (general commanding an army) was created. This appointment became the position and style () of in 1936. The dignity of was reinstated and given to the commanders-in-chief of the conflict, such as Joseph Joffre, Ferdinand Foch and Philippe Pétain. Ranks as of 2013 In France, army generals are named after the type of unit they command. Air force Specialist officers Armament () () () () Maritime Administration () () Military Administration () () () Military engineering () () () Notes References Military ranks of France