Aluf is the term used for General and Admiral in the Israel Defense Forces. In addition to the Aluf rank itself, there are four other ranks which are derivatives of the word. Together, they constitute the five highest ranks in the IDF. Rank order of Aluf and its derivatives Rav Aluf : Lieutenant General (Chief of the General Staff Rank) » *Aluf: Major General (arms, branches, and regional commands) » :*Tat Aluf : Brigadier General (divisional and corps-level) » ::*Aluf Mishne : Colonel (brigade… (More on Aluf)