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Brigade major

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33: 250: 307: 94:, the brigade major was reportedly "a key personality who affected the health and happiness of the battalions." He was in most frequent contact with the front-line troops and was responsible for planning brigade operations. Many brigade majors held the rank of captain, e.g., the future 78:
In 1913, staff captains of artillery in the British Army were re-styled as brigade majors to bring them into line with cavalry and infantry practice. In the 21st century, the title is no longer used except in the
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commanding the brigade's combat battalions, his role was to expand on, detail and execute the intentions of the commanding
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Brigade major Household Division leading troopers of the Household Cavalry back towards Buckingham Palace after
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and in divisional-level artillery headquarters. As of 2014 the title is still retained by HQ
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armies, such as that of India. The position was a standard fixture in the British Army and
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in charge of "G Branch", abbreviated "GSO2", General Staff Officer (Grade 2).
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The practice of using brigade majors has continued in some
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Brigade-major

Trooping the Colour
chief of staff
brigade
British Army
major
captains
lieutenant colonels
brigadier
Household Division
London District
World War I
prime minister
Anthony Eden
Commonwealth
Canadian Army
NATO
Operations
Staff Officer 2
Staff (military)
"Balaklava Coy ready for royal duties"
the original
Winchester, Mass
Allen & Unwin
Thompson, Julian
Pen and Sword Books
Pen and Sword Military
Stub icon
United Kingdom military

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