What is a Brigadier?
Q: What is a Brigadier?
A: Brigadier is an army rank that depends on the country.
Q: What does a Brigadier command in the British tradition?
A: In the British tradition, a Brigadier commands a brigade that is one-third of a division.
Q: Which countries' armies follow the British tradition of Brigadier rank?
A: The armies of the United Kingdom, Australia, India, New Zealand, and Pakistan follow the British tradition of Brigadier rank.
Q: What is the badge on the Brigadier uniform?
A: The badge on the Brigadier uniform is three pips with a national symbol on top.
Q: What is the rank above Colonel and below Major-General?
A: The rank above Colonel and below Major-General is Brigadier.
Q: How is Brigadier rank treated in some countries?
A: In some countries like Spain, Italy, France, and the Netherlands, Brigadier is a non-commissioned rank.
Q: What is the equivalent rank for Brigadier in NATO forces?
A: The equivalent rank for Brigadier in NATO forces is OF-6.
