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Borrowed from the French cognate word brigade, the term originates from the Italian noun brigata, itself derived from the Italian verb brigare, to contend or fight. [2] The word is first attested in England in the 17th century as a term for a larger military unit than the squadron or regiment.
The kitchen brigade (Brigade de cuisine, French pronunciation: [bʁiɡad də kɥizin]) is a system of hierarchy found in restaurants and hotels employing extensive staff, commonly referred to as "kitchen staff" in English-speaking countries. The concept was developed by Auguste Escoffier (1846–1935).
The English Jocks – 2nd Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment (in 1914–16 they were the only English Battalion in 81st Brigade, which otherwise consisted of up to five Scottish battalions) [38] The Evergreens – 13th Hussars [1] [3] The Ever-Sworded – 29th (Worcestershire) Regiment of Foot later Worcestershire Regiment [1] [3]
Brigata San Marco (Brigade of Saint Mark): Per mare, per terram (Latin for "by sea, by land") Guardia Costiera (Coast Guard): Omnia vincit animus ( Latin for "fortitude overcomes all difficulties") Aeronautica Militare (Italian Air Force): Virtute siderum tenus ( Latin for "with valour to the stars")
A brigade was historically commanded by a brigadier general and composed of several regiments, but is currently commanded by a colonel and composed of several battalions. In the US Army, maneuver brigades are composed of combat arms units which directly engage the enemy, while support brigades provide administrative and logistical support.
Brigadier [-general] is used in Latin America, in the normal sense of brigade commander rank (e.g. Colombia, Chile), although most Latin American nations instead use the rank of brigade general. In Mexico , brigadier general is the rank below brigade general , both ranks falling between colonel and divisional general.
Brigadier general or brigade general is a military rank used in many countries. The rank is usually above a colonel, and below a major general or divisional general.When appointed to a field command, a brigadier general is typically in command of a brigade consisting of around 4,000 troops (two regiments or four battalions).
The English word brigant (also brigaunt) was introduced as early as 1400, via Old French brigand from Italian brigante "trooper, skirmisher, foot soldier". The Italian word is from a verb brigare "to brawl, fight" (whence also brigade). [3] For a bandito or bando a man declared outlaw by proclamation, [4] see the article Bandit.