Master-General of the Ordnance
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The Master-General of the Ordnance (MGO) was a very senior British military position from 1415 to 2013 (except 1855–1895 and 1939–1958) with some changes to the name, usually held by a serving general. The Master-General of the Ordnance was responsible for all British artillery, engineers, fortifications, military supplies, transport, field hospitals and much else, and was not subordinate to the commander-in chief of the British military. In March 2013 the holder was titled as "Director Land Capability and Transformation", but still sat on the Army Board as Master-General of the Ordnance; in September 2013 the post was eliminated.
Office of the Master-General of the Ordnance | |
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Ministry of Defence | |
Member of | Board of Ordnance, Army Board |
Reports to | Secretary of State for Defence |
Nominator | Secretary of State for Defence |
Appointer | Prime Minister Subject to formal approval by the Queen-in-Council |
Term length | Not fixed (usually for life) |
Inaugural holder | Nicholas Merbury |
Formation | 1415–2013 |