Structure of the British Armed Forces in 1989 Rear admiral). The post of Commander British Forces Falkland Islands rotated between British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force 2-star rank flag officers (Major General, Rear admiral and Air vice-marshal). The Commander British Forces Hong Kong was a British Army Major General. The two local auxiliary defence forces were administered by the Hong Kong Government, but when called out would have come under the command of Commander British Forces: Structure of the British Armed Forces in 1989 At the end of the Cold War in 1989 the British Armed Forces structure was as follows: In 1989 the British Armed
Order "For Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces of the USSR" end of World War II. The Order "For Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces of the USSR" was awarded to soldiers of the Soviet Army, Navy, of Border or Internal Troops: for achievements in combat and political training, for maintaining high combat readiness and developing new military equipment; for high performance in service; for the successful fulfillment of special command tasks; for courage and dedication displayed during the performance of military duties; for other services to the nation while serving in the Armed Forces. The Order "For Service to the Homeland in the Armed Forces of the USSR"