Brigadegeneral (da|Brigadegeneral; de|Brigadegeneral) is the Germanic variant of Brigadier general.
The rank of German: Brigadegeneral (nl-BE|Brigadegeneraal; fr|Général de Brigade) is used by the Belgian Land Component, Air Component and Medical Component.
See also: Ranks and insignia of Royal Danish Army and Ranks and insignia of Royal Danish Air Force.
| Brigade general | |
| Native Name: | Danish: Brigadegeneral |
| Image3: | Denmark-Vehicle Star Plate OF-6.svg |
| Image Size3: | 100px |
| Caption3: | Vehicle Star Plate[1] |
| Country: |  |
| Service Branch: | |
| Rank Group: | General officer (Danish: Chefniveau) |
| Nato Rank: | OF-6 |
| Pay Grade: | M403 |
| Higher Rank: | Danish: [[Generalmajor#Denmark|Generalmajor]] |
| Lower Rank: | Danish: [[Oberst#Denmark|Oberst]] |
| Equivalents: | Danish: [[Flotilla admiral|Flotilleadmiral]] |
| History: | Danish: [[Brigadier|Brigader]] |
Danish: Brigadegeneral is the lowest general officer rank in the Royal Danish Army and Royal Danish Air Force, placed above the rank Danish: [[Oberst#Denmark|oberst]] and below the rank of Danish: [[Generalmajor#Denmark|generalmajor]].
The rank was introduced in 1983, following the adaptation of the STANAG 2116. It is ranked OF-6 within NATO and has a paygrade of M403, it is equivalent to Danish: [[Flotilla admiral|flotilleadmiral]].
The rank is either given to commanders of 1st and 2nd Brigade, or to Danish: oberst on extended international missions, as a temporary rank. The Surgeon General and the commander of the Health Services are also Danish: brigadegenerals.
The rank of Danish: [[Brigadier|brigader]] was used sporadically in the Danish army in the 18th century.[2]
| Brigadier general | |
| Native Name: | German: Brigadegeneral |
| Country: |  |
| Service Branch: | German Army German Air Force |
| Nato Rank: | OF-6 |
| Pay Grade: | B6 |
| Formation: | 1956 |
| Higher Rank: | Generalmajor |
| Lower Rank: | Oberst |
| Equivalents: | Flottillenadmiral |
German: Brigadegeneral, short BrigGen, is the lowest general officer rank in the German Army (Heer), German Air Force (Luftwaffe).
The rank is rated OF-6 in NATO, and is grade B6 in the pay rules of the Federal Ministry of Defence. It is equivalent to Flottillenadmiral in the German Navy (Marine) or to, Generalapotheker and in the .
On the shoulder straps (Heer, Luftwaffe) there is one golden pip (star) in golden oak leaves.
| Heer | Luftwaffe | ... to service uniform | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HA OS5 61 Brigadegeneral a.D..svg | LA OS5 61b Generalarzt HM L.svg | LA OS5 61c Generalarzt ZM L.svg | HD S Kragenspiegel Gen L.svg |