Witwatersrand Gold Rush. The Witwatersrand Gold Rush was a gold rush in 1886 that led to the establishment of Johannesburg, South Africa. It was key part of the Mineral Revolution.
COL Rank Description: The Colonel usually commands a brigade (consisting of 3,000 to 5,000 soldiers) and is assisted by a Command Sergeant Major. Alternatively, can serve as a chief of divisional level staff agencies. Promotion Requirements: Must have 3 years TIG as a Lieutenant Colonel. TIS is typically 22 years but based on needs of the Army can fluctuate +/- 1 year. Getting promoted to Colonel becomes more competitive as only 50 percent of those qualified based on TIS/TIG will be selected for promotion. Paygrade O-7 Brigadier General (BG) BG Rank Description: The Brigadier General serves as the deputy commander for the commanding general of an Army division. Assists with the staff's coordination and planning of a mission. Promotion Requirements: The rank of Brigadier General is limited to a total of 150 for the entire Army. More on General Officer promotions. Paygrade O-8 Major General (MG) MG Rank Description: The Major General commands a division (consisting of 10,000 to 15,000 soldiers).
Colonel (abbreviated Col., Col or COL and pronounced /ËkÉËrnÉl/, similar to kernel) is a senior military officer rank below the general officer ranks. However, in some small military forces, such as those of Iceland or the Vatican, colonel is the highest rank. It is also used in some police forces and paramilitary organizations. Historically, in the seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, a colonel was typically in charge of a regiment in an army.