brigadier
Brigadiers command large units of troops called brigades, oversee strategic and tactical planning, and monitor operations of their brigade. They manage the headquarters of the brigade's division and ensure correct operations of the division on base and in the field.
Also called: brigadier general, director of staff, field officer, military brigadier, army brigadier
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- essential skills
- 14
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
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Essential skills
13- analyse potential threats against national security
- defend human rights
- devise military tactics
- ensure compliance with policies
- ensure public safety and security
- maintain operational communications
- manage administrative systems
- manage military logistics
- manage staff
- manage troop deployment
- military logistics
- military weaponry
- perform resource planning
Optional skills
14- advise on risk management
- advise superiors on military operations
- coordinate humanitarian aid missions
- ensure equipment availability
- ensure information security
- instruct in military duties
- manage budgets
- manage inspections of equipment
- manage system security
- military code
- military combat techniques
- monitor military equipment use
- set organisational policies
- write situation reports
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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