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The rank system forms the backbone of the Army's structure and it defines a soldier or officer's role and degree of responsibility. Explore our officer and soldier ranks from Private through to Field Marshal.
- Command structure
The command structure is hierarchical with divisions and...
- Formations, Divisions & Brigades
Formations, Divisions & Brigades. The command structure is...
- Command structure
The command structure within the British Army is hierarchical; with divisions and brigades controlling groupings of units from an administrative perspective. Major units are battalion-sized, with minor units being company sized sub-units.
The command structure is hierarchical with divisions and brigades responsible for commanding and administering groupings of smaller units. Major Units are regiment or battalion-sized with minor units being smaller, either company sized sub-units or platoons.
Formations, Divisions & Brigades. The command structure is hierarchical with divisions and brigades responsible for administering groupings of smaller units. Major Units are regiment or battalion-sized with minor units being smaller, either company sized sub-units or platoons.
There are two distinct tiers within the British Army’s rank structure: officers and other ranks. Officers are at the top of the hierarchy. Their ranks indicate that they hold positions of authority, granted through a commission - a formal document of appointment signed by the monarch.
4 maj 2021 · General (four-star) Currently, the highest rank in the British Army for serving personnel. Holds the most senior appointments – such as Chief of Defence Staff, Vice Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of the General Staff, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, and Commander in Chief Land Forces.
1 maj 2024 · Learn the hierarchical structure of the British Army ranks, from the lowest to highest, and the duties and requirements of each British Army rank.
