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'''Brigade General''' is a rank used in many armies to denote the lowest rank of general, corresponding to command of a brigade. The rank is mostly used in countries where it is used as a modern alternative to a previous older rank of [[Brigadier]] or [[Brigadier General]]. The rank was first used in the French revolutionary armies.
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'''Cain Ackland''' (born 16 March 1982) is an [[Australian rules football]] player with the [[Carlton Football Club]].
==Belgium==
The [[Belgian Land Component|Land Component]], the [[Belgian Air Component|Air Component]] and the [[Belgian Medical Component|Medical Component]] of the [[Military of Belgium|Belgian Armed Forces]] use the rank of Brigade General (French:''Général de brigade'', Dutch:''Brigadegeneraal''). However, in this small military there are no permanent promotions to this rank, and it is only awarded as a temporary promotion to a full Colonel who assumes a post requiring the rank, notably in an international context (e.g. as [[military attaché|Military Attaché]] in a major embassy such as [[Washington, D.C.]]).
<gallery>
Image:BE-Army-OF6.gif|Belgian Land Component ''général de brigade''
Image:BE-Air Force-OF6.gif|Belgian Air Component ''général de brigade''
Image:BE-Medical-OF8.gif|Belgian Medical Component ''général de brigade''
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He was drafted by [[Port Adelaide Football Club|Port Adelaide]] in the second round of the 1999 [[AFL National Draft]]. He spent four years with the Power, played only 12 games before being delisted at the end of the 2004 season.
==France==
France uses the rank of Brigade General. It formerly used the historic rank, until 1793, of ''Brigadier des armées'' ("Brigadier of the Armies"). The rank contrasts with the French [[sub-officer]] rank of Brigadier. As with all French general officers, a French brigade general is titled "general" (e.g. notably General De Gaulle) without any implication that he is an [[Army General]].


The Saints, who had a shortage of quality ruckman, especially following the departure of [[Trent Knobel]], awarded Ackland the second chance by selecting him in the second round of the 2004 AFL [[National Draft]]. He played 22 games during the 2005 season and quickly became a regular first team member of the Saints. He quickly earned the [[Rex Hunt]] nickname "The Street" in his commentary, in reference to the St Kilda nightspot Acland Street. Although his start to the 2006 season was far from his best, he has gained plenty of respect as he gave his all although he was out-sized by most of his opponents.
Until 1793, a rank of ''Brigadier des armées'' ("Brigadier of the Armies") existed in the [[French Army]], which could be described as a senior colonel or junior brigade commander. The normal brigade command rank was Field Marshal (''Maréchal de camp'') (which elsewhere is a more senior rank). A "Brigadier of the Armies" wore one star and a "Field Marshal" wore two stars. During the French Revolution, the revolutionaries' drive to rationalise the state led to a change in the system of ranks. The rank of "Brigadier of the Armies" was abolished and the normal brigade command rank, Field Marshal, was replaced by Brigade General. The rank of Brigade General inherited the two stars of the rank of Field Marshal, explaining the absence since 1793 of a French rank with only one star.


Out of contract with St Kilda, Ackland joined [[Carlton Football Club|Carlton]] in 2007, with Carlton using the first pick in the [[2007 AFL Draft|pre-season draft]] to secure him.[http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,20652883%255E20322,00.html]. Ackland, whom St Kilda reportedly sought to retain, rejected the Saints' two year offer, accepting a three year deal with the Blues.
Nowadays, a French ''général de brigade'' generally commands a brigade, which is the biggest permanent formation in the French army. The rank can also be awarded in an honorary fashion to retiring colonels. The insignias are two stars, worn on the shoulder are at the sleeve of the uniform, depending on the dress. Two different [[kepi]]s are issued : the service kepi sports the two starts, while the formal kepi features a large band of oak leaves (the kepi of a division general has two smaller such bands).


In his first season with the club, Ackland assumed the top ruck position. While serviceable in the role, he often struggled to compete with the league's other top ruckmen, and was briefly dropped on two occasions. By the start of 2008, Ackland was not considered amongst Carlton's top ruck selections, and struggled for regular selection, playing only one game. However, he moved to the forward-line at Carlton's [[Victorian Football League|VFL]]-affiliate, the [[Northern Bullants]], where he kicked several bags of more than six goals throughout the year.
[[Charles de Gaulle]], held the rank of [[Brigade General]]. He was given a temporary promotion to this rank in May 1940 as commander of the 4th Armoured Reserve Division (''4ème division cuirassée de réserve''). However his authority as head of the [[Free French]] really came from being the only cabinet member outside occupied France, not from his military rank. As a reminder of his war position, he refused any further promotion.
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Image:Général de brigade.svg|Rank insignia of French Army a ''général de brigade'' and French Air Force ''général de brigade aérienne''
Image:De Gaulle-OWI.jpg|Brigade General [[De Gaulle]], wearing the formal [[kepi]].
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== External links ==
==Germany==
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[[Germany|German]] military uses the rank of Brigade General, in German ''Brigadegeneral''. The concept of a Brigade General rank is relatively new, as prior to 1950 the lowest German General Officer rank was [[Major-General]], in part reflecting German Colonels' former higher command responsibility than in many other armies.
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*[http://www.portmagpies.com.au/ Port Adelaide Magpies Football Club]
Image:Ge-Army-6.gif|Insignia of a ''Brigadegeneral''
*[http://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/ Port Adelaide Football Club]
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*[http://www.thepowerfromport.com.au/ The Power From Port - Unofficial Port Adelaide Power and Magpies Football Clubs Website]


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==Latin America==
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Most Latin American countries use the rank of Brigade General, for instance Peru, Bolivia, Venezuela and Guatemala, although some still use [[Brigadier]] or [[Brigadier General]] (e.g. Colombia).


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===Argentina===
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In the Argentine army, Brigade General is the lowest rank of general, equivalent to an air force [[Brigadier]] or a navy Rear-Admiral.
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The Argentine rank of Brigade General is sometimes described as a "two-star" [[general]], on the description of "[[Senior Colonel]]" as a "one-star" rank; however this overstates the responsibilities of Brigade Generals and "Senior Colonels" in the Argentine army in comparison to other armies. The Argentine rank of Brigade General is junior to the Argentine air force ranks of [[Brigadier|Brigadier-Major and Brigadier General]].

===Mexico===
In Mexico, brigade general is the rank below [[Divisional General]] and, confusingly, the rank above [[Brigadier General]]. A Mexican brigade general wears as rank insignia the arms of Mexico above two stars. (A Mexican brigadier general wears the arms of Mexico above one star.)

== Other countries ==
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Image:BG-Army-OF6.gif|[[Bulgaria]]: ''бригаден генерал''
Image:DM-Army-OF6.gif|[[Denmark]]: ''Brigadegeneral''
Image:SP-Army-OF6.gif|[[Spain]]: ''General de brigada''
Image:ES-Army-OF6.gif|[[Estonia]]: ''Brigaadikindral''
Image:NL-Army-OF6.gif|[[Netherlands]]: ''Brigadegeneraal''
Image:POL-Army-OF6.gif|[[Poland]]: ''Generał brygady''
Image:CZ-Army-OF6.gif|[[Czech Republic]]: ''brigádní generál''
Image:RO-Army-OF6.png|[[Romania]]: ''General de brigadă''
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==See also==
* [[wiktionary]] definition of [[wiktionary:General|General]].
* [[Comparative military ranks]]
* [[Brigade]]
* [[Military unit]]

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Cain Ackland
Personal information
Full name Cain Ackland
Original team(s) Port Adelaide Magpies (SANFL)
Draft 27th overall, 1999
Port Adelaide
33rd overall, 2004
St Kilda
1st overall, 2006 PSD
Carlton
Height / weight 196cm / 100kg
Position(s) Ruckman
Club information
Current club Carlton
Number 11
Career highlights


Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Cain Ackland (born 16 March 1982) is an Australian rules football player with the Carlton Football Club.

He was drafted by Port Adelaide in the second round of the 1999 AFL National Draft. He spent four years with the Power, played only 12 games before being delisted at the end of the 2004 season.

The Saints, who had a shortage of quality ruckman, especially following the departure of Trent Knobel, awarded Ackland the second chance by selecting him in the second round of the 2004 AFL National Draft. He played 22 games during the 2005 season and quickly became a regular first team member of the Saints. He quickly earned the Rex Hunt nickname "The Street" in his commentary, in reference to the St Kilda nightspot Acland Street. Although his start to the 2006 season was far from his best, he has gained plenty of respect as he gave his all although he was out-sized by most of his opponents.

Out of contract with St Kilda, Ackland joined Carlton in 2007, with Carlton using the first pick in the pre-season draft to secure him.[1]. Ackland, whom St Kilda reportedly sought to retain, rejected the Saints' two year offer, accepting a three year deal with the Blues.

In his first season with the club, Ackland assumed the top ruck position. While serviceable in the role, he often struggled to compete with the league's other top ruckmen, and was briefly dropped on two occasions. By the start of 2008, Ackland was not considered amongst Carlton's top ruck selections, and struggled for regular selection, playing only one game. However, he moved to the forward-line at Carlton's VFL-affiliate, the Northern Bullants, where he kicked several bags of more than six goals throughout the year.

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