Aluf is the term used for General and Admiral in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). 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 : the highest rank in IDF (Chief of the General Staff Rank) Lieutenant General » *Aluf: Major General (arms, branches, and regional commands) :*Tat Aluf : Brigadier General (divisional and corps-level) » ::*A… (More on Aluf)