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Terminology

Many common Salvation Army terms come from its military structure and heritage. Some of the most common are defined below.

Adherent	A person who regards The Salvation Army as their spiritual home but has not chosen to make the commitment of 'soldiership' in The Salvation Army
Articles of War (Soldier’s Covenant)	The statement of beliefs and promises which every intending soldier is required to sign before enrolment
“Blood & Fire”	The Salvation Army’s motto, referring to the symbolism of the sacrificial blood of Jesus Christ and the purifying, illuminating fire of the Holy Spirit
Cadet	A Salvationist undertaking theological and practical training for officership
Candidate	A soldier who has been accepted to enter training as an officer
Chief of the Staff	The leader second in command of The Salvation Army worldwide. The Chief of the Staff is appointed by the General
Citadel	The property or church building where Salvationists meet for worship. Other terms used are 'fortress' and 'temple'
Colonel	A rank appointed to Salvation Army officers on merit by the General
Command	A smaller type of Salvation Army Territory directed by a designated 'Officer Commanding'
Commissioner	The highest rank of a Salvation Army officer except General, appointed on merit by the General. Most Territorial Commanders are Commissioner in rank
Congress	Central gatherings held in divisions, regions, territories or internationally, attended by officers and their fellow Salvationists
Corps	(pronounced ‘core’) A Salvation Army church, similar in concept to that of a parish, sometimes comprising several congregations
Corps Cadet	A young Salvationist who undertakes a course of Bible study, Salvation Army doctrine and history, and practical training in their corps
Corps Officer	A Salvation Army officer who is appointed leader of a Corps
Corps Sergeant Major (CSM)	Similar to the chief 'elder' or lay leader in other Christian denominations, the CSM is the chief local officer for public work who assists the corps officer with meetings (worship services) and usually takes command and responsibility in the corps officer’s absence
Dedication Service	The Salvation Army's equivalent to a christening service, it consists of a public presentation of infants to God. It differs from christening or infant baptism in that the main emphasis is upon specific vows made by the parent/s concerning the child's upbringing
Disposition of Forces (‘dispo’)	A directory of contact details used within The Salvation Army mainly for Army officers, programs and centres
Division	A grouping of districts, similar to a diocese in the Anglican Church. Territories are divided into Divisions, each of which has a number of Corps and social centres which are mostly run by officers
Divisional Commander (DC)	The leader of a Salvation Army division
Divisional Headquarters (DHQ)	The administrative headquarters of a division
Farewell Orders	The transfer of officers to new appointments
Furlough	Holidays for officers
General	The General is the officer elected (by the High Council) to lead The Salvation Army worldwide, and is based at International Headquarters in London. All appointments are made, and all regulations issued, under the General's authority
High Council	A group called together on a needs-basis, the High Council elects the General in accordance with The Salvation Army Act 1980.The High Council comprises the Chief of the Staff, all active (as opposed to retired) commissioners except the spouse of the General, and all territorial commanders
Holiness Table	see Mercy Seat
International Headquarters (IHQ)	The General directs Salvation Army operations throughout the world through the administrative departments of International Headquarters (IHQ) in London, which are headed by International Secretaries
International Secretary	An officer appointed by the General to supervise administrative departments at International Headquarters representing various parts of Salvation Army work worldwide
Junior Soldier	A boy or girl who, having come to faith in Christ and signed the Junior Soldier's Promise, is enrolled as a Salvationist
League of Mercy	Now known as Community Care Ministries, League of Mercy commenced in 1892 to respond to spiritual and social needs through visitation in the local community
Lieutenant-Colonel	This is a rank appointed to Salvation Army officers on merit by the General
Local Officer	A soldier appointed to a position of responsibility and authority in the corps, who carries out the duties of the appointment without being separated from his/her regular employment/lifestyle and without receiving remuneration from The Salvation Army
Major	The rank of a Salvation Army officer who has completed further studies and 15 years service
Meeting	Church service
Mercy Seat (penitent form, holiness table)	A bench or table provided as a place where people can kneel to pray, seeking salvation or sanctification, or making a special consecration of their life to God's will and service
Officer	Ordained Salvation Army clergy, who wear uniforms with red epaulettes indicating their rank
Orders and Regulations for The Salvation Army	Effectively a 'Code of Conduct' for all Salvation Army soldiers and officers.
Order of the Founder (The)	An order of merit marking meritorious Christian example and witness, and distinguished or memorable service
Order of the Silver Star (The)	An order expressing gratitude to parents of commissioned officers in The Salvation Army
Outpost	A locality in which Army work is carried on and where it is hoped a society or corps will develop
Penitent form	see Mercy Seat
Promotion to Glory	The Army's description of the death of a Salvationist, with 'glory' symbolising life after death in God's presence
Quarters	The house provided for Salvation Army officers, their spouses and their families
Ranks	Officers in The Salvation Army have different ranks. These include Cadet, Captain, Major, Lieut-Colonel, Colonel and Commissioner
Red Shield	A widely recognised Salvation Army symbol of caring service for those in need
Red Shield Appeal	An annual financial appeal to the general public to help fund The Salvation Army's extensive social program
Salvation	The work of grace which God accomplishes in a repentant person whose trust is in Jesus Christ. The deeper experience of this grace, known as holiness or sanctification, is the outcome of wholehearted commitment to God. Read more in Our Faith
SAGALA	Standing for 'Salvation Army Guards And Legion Association', a branch of work with children from The Salvation Army and the wider community, similar to girl guides/boy scouts
Salvationist	member of The Salvation Army, whether an officer, soldier, adherent or friend
Secretary	Departmental head
Soldier	A Christian person who has, with the approval of their corps' senior pastoral care council, been enrolled as a member of The Salvation Army after undertaking soldiership classes and signing the Articles of War (Soldier's Covenant).
Songster Bridgade	Salvation Army choir
Swearing-in	The public enrolment of Salvation Army soldiers
Timbrel	Musical instrument, similar to a tambourine, often used in Salvation Army worship
Territory	For administrative purposes, The Salvation Army internationally is divided into world Territories. Usually each country forms a single Salvation Army Territory, but some where the Army is numerically strong are divided into two or more
Territorial Commander (TC)	The leader of a Salvation Army Territory
Territorial Headquarters (THQ)	The administrative headquarters for a Territory
War Cry	The Salvation Army's official flagship journal, many issues of which are published in many countries. The War Cry was first published in England in 1879
Young People’s Sergeant Major (YPSM)	A local officer responsible for the young people's work, under the commanding officer

Provenance : The Salvation Army Australia Territory Official Web Page

URL : https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/about-us/leadership-and-structure/structure-symbols-and-terminology

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