Definition

Noun: A brigadier general is a general officer in the armed forces, ranking below a major general and above a colonel. This rank is typically associated with commanding a brigade or serving as a senior staff officer.

Usage

The term is used as a formal military title. It is often abbreviated as Brig. Gen. when written. * He was promoted to the rank of brigadier general after twenty years of service. * Brigadier General Davis will be overseeing the operation.

Advanced Usage

• The rank is used in the United States Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps. In the British Army and some other Commonwealth forces, the equivalent rank is typically Brigadier.
• The position often involves significant staff responsibilities at the division or corps level, in addition to potential brigade command.

Variants and Related Words

• Brig. Gen.: The standard written abbreviation for Brigadier General.
• Brigadier: The equivalent one-star rank in many other armies (e.g., British Army). While similar, "brigadier" is often considered a distinct title from "brigadier general" in specific national contexts.
• General Officer: The category of high-ranking officers that includes brigadier general, major general, lieutenant general, and general.

Synonyms

• One-star general: A descriptive synonym referring to the single star insignia worn by a brigadier general in the U.S. military.
• Flag officer: In some contexts, particularly naval, this term encompasses generals and admirals, but it can be loosely associated.

Related Phrases

• Promoted to brigadier general: The common phrase for advancement to this rank.
• Brigadier general rank: Used to specify the level of authority or the insignia itself.

Noun

1. a general officer ranking below a major general