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[Star Wars] Why do the Jedi hold high-ranking positions in the military? How are they qualified for it?

Jedi have high military ranks in the old republic (Obi-Wan is a general for example), which seem odd on a few levels. First of all, although Jedi are trained in combat, are they trained to lead troops and hold high command positions? In the Clone Wars, surely there'd be clone officers or regular army personnel to run the war. How would the Jedi have enough training and knowledge of large-scale unit conflicts to successfully run the war? 
Secondly, wouldn't this cause friction with their role as peacekeepers and mediators? 
While there's some indication that the high ranks are symbolic so that the Jedi can insert themselves into battles or give orders with ease, but in some scenes there are examples of Jedi giving large-scale orders. So is their rank an honorary title, does knowledge of the force make them better commanders, or do they learn to command as younglings?
gpt
There ARE some personnel with military training, but most of them are from planetary defense forces - there's been no standing military for the Republic for a thousand years.

The Jedi on the other hand, are skilled combatants and are taught a well-rounded set of skills, including leadership and tactics.

But yes, that's one of many behind the scenes points of the Clone Wars - to turn the Jedi from the keepers of the peace they're supposed to be, into soldiers.