A command in military terminology is an organisational unit for which a military commander is responsible. Commands, sometimes called units or formations , form the building blocks of a military. A commander is normally specifically appointed to the role in order to provide a legal framework for the authority bestowed. Naval and military officers have legal authority by virtue of their officer's commission , but the specific responsibilities and privileges of command are derived from the publication of appointment.
16-556: Home Command , previously Personnel and Support Command , is a personnel support and UK operations command of the British Army . The post of Commander PSC previously replaced that of Adjutant-General to the Forces , and then had British Isles responsibilities, including Support Command (British Army) and civil contingencies tasks, added to it. In 2015 the post of the Army's Adjutant-General to
32-433: A shorter timescale, and a House of Commons answer on 5 November 2009 said that the concept had been discontinued. The focus was placed instead on a "framework of Joint Regional Liaison Officers and Brigade Reinforcement Teams [which would continue] to ensure effective liaison between regional army headquarters, local authorities and the emergency services." In 2016 work commenced to relocate HQ SJC(UK) to Aldershot, bringing
48-751: Is organizing military aid to the civil authorities to support the British government's response to the 2020 coronavirus epidemic in the United Kingdom , for example in the process of establishing the NHS Nightingale Hospitals . It will be responsible, in that role, for the COVID Response Force. Major-General David Eastman temporarily held the appointment of Commander SJC(UK) from 25 May 2020 – 7 September 2020. Command (military formation) The relevant definition of "command" according to
64-461: The Emergency Powers Act 1964 . Military aid to the civil power encompasses the provision of military assistance (armed if necessary) in its maintenance of law, order and public safety using specialist capabilities or equipment in situations beyond the capability of the civil power. This includes capabilities such as explosive ordnance disposal and mountain rescue (where it is provided by
80-783: The Military Secretary ’s Organisation and the Army Personnel Centre (established 1996 at Kentigern House, Glasgow, responsible for records, careers, pay, pensions, documentation etc), the Army Recruiting and Training Division and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst . Home Command also includes Regional Command to provide the Army’s institutional support, including: civil engagement, cadets, Firm Base and Garrisons, Recovery Capability, welfare, and veterans, including
96-724: The United States Army , the acronym MACOM is used for Major Command. Within the United States Air Force , the acronym MAJCOM is used. There are several types of Major Commands in the United States Armed Forces : Military aid to the civil authorities Military aid to the civil authorities ( MACA ) is the collective term used by the Ministry of Defence of the Government of the United Kingdom to refer to
112-479: The United States Department of Defense is as follows: (DOD) 3. A unit or units, an organization, or an area under the command of one individual. Also called CMD. See also area command; combatant command ; combatant command (command authority). Major Command or Major Commands are large formations of the United States Armed Forces . Historically, a Major Command is the highest level of command. Within
128-679: The Army Personnel Centre. Later, Army Recruiting and Training Division was renamed as Recruiting and Initial Training Command. Commander Home Command is also the Standing Joint Commander (SJC(UK)) responsible for the planning and execution of civil contingency operations within the UK landmass and territorial waters during any required Military Aid to the Civil Authorities . HQ SJC(UK) is Defence’s operational headquarters responsible for resilience operations and contingency planning in support of
144-655: The Commander from his Headquarters. The Army Reserve (United Kingdom) 's Civil Contingency Reaction Forces (CCRFs), broken down by regional brigade, were intended to be a useful tool to provide support to civil authorities. A total of £1.8 million per year was allocated to the Civil Contingency Reaction Force between 2002 and March 2009 to fund role-specific training. But the CCRF was never mobilised, primarily because regular forces have been able to respond to crises in
160-525: The Commander together with his staff and thus improving the operational effectiveness of the HQ. It totals 23 personnel from all three services. The transfer to Montgomery House in Aldershot was completed in late October 2017. Since 2017, HQ SJC(UK) has been at Montgomery House, Aldershot. It is militarily responsible for directing Operation Temperer anti-terrorist guard deployments, if ordered. As of 2020, HQ SJC(UK)
176-563: The Forces was eliminated, and re-designated Commander Personnel and Support Command. In April 2016, Personnel and Support Command was renamed as Home Command. Headquarters Home Command is located at Montgomery House in Aldershot and provides the Army’s personnel and institutional support. It assumed responsibility for the delivery elements of the Adjutant General’s portfolio: recruiting; individual training (officers and soldiers); career management and postings. The Command therefore includes
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#1732847951904192-580: The Regular Reserve. In summary, it "provides personnel and institutional support to the Army." By September 2020, Home Command consisted of Regional Command , London District , the Army Recruiting and Initial Training Command, the Army Personnel Centre and General Officer Commanding Scotland, and Sandhurst Group . Additional commands under Commander Home Command include Director Children and Young People and Head Personnel Service Group. In early 2017 there were 155 military and 511 civilian personnel making up
208-582: The civil authorities in the UK. This headquarters was formed in 2004, with the then Commander-in-Chief, Land Forces as the SJC(UK). In the intervening years the post was downgraded to a lieutenant general . When Personnel Support Command was established in 2015, it was decided that the role of SJC(UK) Commander was to transfer to Commander PSC in Aldershot. In due course PSC became Home Command. However, military and civilian personnel remained in Andover, thereby separating
224-429: The law at all times. MACA encompasses four types of assistance: Military aid to other government departments covers assistance provided by the armed forces to urgent work of national importance or in maintaining supplies and services essential to the life, health and safety of the community, such as Operation Fresco during the 2002-2003 UK firefighter dispute . MAGD is controlled under orders made under section 2 of
240-479: The operational deployment of the armed forces of the United Kingdom in support of the civilian authorities, other government departments and the community as a whole. Commander Home Command , in his capacity as Standing Joint Commander (UK) is the standing joint commander responsible for the planning and execution of civil contingency operations within the UK landmass and territorial waters during any military aid to UK civil authorities. There are three criteria for
256-485: The provision of MACA: All operations must be conducted within both civil and military law. Failure to comply with this principle may result in criminal or civil law proceedings being brought against individuals or the MOD. Unlike the police and some other civil agencies, members of the armed forces (during peacetime) have no powers over and above those of ordinary citizens. They have the same personal duty as anyone else to abide by
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