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What does CIGS stand for in a military context?

  • Chief of the Imperial General Staff

  • Chief Inspector General Service

  • Commander of Imperial Guards Standby

  • Commonwealth International Guard School

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CIGS stands for Chief of the Imperial General Staff, which is the professional head of the British Army and a member of the United Kingdom's Chiefs of Staff Committee. The position was established in 1904 and has been held by a number of notable figures, including Field Marshal Sir John French, Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, and Field Marshal Sir William Slim.
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