海佐
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Meanings
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higher-grade officer rank (JMSDF)
Used as a suffix in Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ranks, e.g. 一等海佐 (captain), 二等海佐 (commander), 三等海佐 (lieutenant commander).
See also: 一等海佐 (いっとうかいさ) · 海尉
He was promoted to captain (JMSDF).
Ranks above 海佐 are called flag officers.