World Affairs Board - View Single Post - The Demise of the Scottish Infantry Regimental Tradition

S-2 · 09-20-2007, 11:51 AM

Brigadier,

Your posted article stated,

"Key elements of the regimental system are the Colonel and the Colonel-in-Chief. With roots going back to the 18th century when colonels owned and equipped their regiments, the Colonel of today is the head of the family and responsible for the protection of the best interests of the regiment."

I didn't see it at first, but was struck by the role the current Honorary Colonel, Maj. General Andrew Graham seems to be playing in this affair.

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S-2 *Military Professional* Join Date: 09-11-06 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 2,244 Country:	Ray Reply Brigadier, Your posted article stated, "Key elements of the regimental system are the Colonel and the Colonel-in-Chief. With roots going back to the 18th century when colonels owned and equipped their regiments, the Colonel of today is the head of the family and responsible for the protection of the best interests of the regiment." I didn't see it at first, but was struck by the role the current Honorary Colonel, Maj. General Andrew Graham seems to be playing in this affair. __________________ "This aggression will not stand, man!" Jeff Lebowski