| 词条 | Major (United Kingdom) | |||||
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| align = right | total_width = 200 | image1 = British Army OF-3.svg | width1 = 88| height1 = 224 | alt1 = | caption1 = British Army insignia | image2 = British Royal Marines OF-3.svg | width2 = 88| height2 = 224 | alt2 = | caption2 = Royal Marines insignia }}{{For|other countries which use this rank|Major}} Major (Maj) is a military rank which is used by both the British Army and Royal Marines. The rank is superior to captain, and subordinate to lieutenant colonel. The insignia for a major is a crown. The equivalent rank in the Royal Navy is lieutenant commander, and squadron leader in the Royal Air Force. HistoryBy the time of the Napoleonic wars, an infantry battalion usually had two majors, designated the "senior major" and the "junior major". The senior major effectively acted as second-in-command and the majors often commanded detachments of two or more companies split from the main body. The second-in-command of a battalion or regiment is still a major. During World War I, majors wore the following cuff badges: During World War I, some officers took to wearing similar jackets to the men, with the rank badges on the shoulder, as the cuff badges made them conspicuous to snipers. This practice was frowned on outside the trenches but was given official sanction in 1917 as an alternative, being made permanent in 1920 when the cuff badges were abolished. From 1 April 1918 to 31 July 1919, the Royal Air Force maintained the rank of major. It was superseded by the rank of squadron leader on the following day. By World War I, majors were often commanding independent companies, squadrons and batteries, but those that were organically part of a regiment or battalion were still usually commanded by captains. After World War II, major became the usual rank held by officers commanding all companies, squadrons and batteries. In the 21st century British Army, officers normally attain the rank after around eight to 10 years of commissioned service. A common job for a major is the command of a sub-unit of 120 or fewer junior officers and soldiers.[1] Notes1. ^{{cite web |url=http://www.army.mod.uk/structure/32321.aspx |title=Our People Ranks |work=The British Army |access-date=4 November 2018}} {{UK officer ranks}} 3 : Military ranks of the British Army|Military ranks of the Royal Marines|Former military ranks of the Royal Air Force |
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