

Ed is a State Alchemist, but what's his rank within the military hierarchy?
Col. Mustang explicitly mentions a few times he's his 'superior officer', so
he's a bit lower than that, but how does he compare to Maj. Armstrong or some
of the staff Lieutenants?

Are State Alchemists commissioned at some rank (e.g. Capt.) a la physicians in
the US military?


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What rank does Edward Elric hold?


According to Maria Ross (episode 9, 3:42), all State Alchemists carry a
military rank equivalent of Major.

![Ross: "State Alchemists have the military rank equivalent to major, and
all."](https://i.stack.imgur.com/ewGJF.jpg)


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