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Army major
Also known as: battalion commandant, armed forces major, army commandant, major, military major, lieutenant commander
About this occupation
Army majors command large units of officers and soldiers, supervise their training, and oversee their wellfare. They also supervise their administration, and equipment management.
Essential skills and knowledge
- military drill
- military weaponry
- manage troop deployment
- advise superiors on military operations
- military code
- monitor military equipment use
- delegate activities
- maintain operational communications
- military combat techniques
- train military troops
- give battle commands