The Korean War Series Project!

[plloyd1010]

Dumb question, probably for Jay, since he has read more on this side of the subject, but open to anyone. Chinese command references didn't follow the western concept until the mid 1950's, so I presume that during the Korean War the Chinese army was using using command references instead of actual ranks. Firstly, is that so?

Assuming the first is yes, the second question becomes, what to use for "ranks"? Some I've heard, others not so sure:

Colonel = Comrade Regiment Leader Commander
Lt. Colonel = Comrade Asst. Regiment Leader/Commander?
Major = Comrade Battalion Leader Commander
Captain = Comrade Company Leader Commander
Lieutenant = Comrade Platoon Leader
Sergeant = Comrade?
Kommissar = Comrade Commissioner?

Any ideas?