Structure of Army

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Purchase of Commissions

Less than 1/5 appointed from purchase system 

York- 2 years before captaincy 

6 before Major

1808- system abolished 

Vacancy offered to most senior officer 

Royal Artillery and Engineers not allowed 

1808- Purchase system officially abolished 

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Senior Officers

Lieutenant Colonel promotes to General 

Generals appointed by King 

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Officer class

1815- professional class

Only 1 in 20 would rise through ranks 

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Army Officers

Lieutenant colonel, two majors 

Company led by Captain 

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