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An officer in The Salvation Army is a Salvationist who is an ordained minister of the Christian faith, but who fulfills many other roles not usually filled by clergy of other denominations. They do so having been trained, ordained and commissioned to serve and lead and given a title which uses the terms of typical military rank. [1]
Salvation Army officers, cadets [101] (trainee officers) and soldiers often wear uniforms. The idea that they should do so originated with Elijah Cadman , who, at the Salvation Army's "War Congress" in August 1878, said, "I would like to wear a suit of clothes that would let everyone know I meant war to the teeth and salvation for the world".
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The Ohio officers who shot and killed Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old Black man, have been reinstated and are back on active duty. The decision to reinstate the eight officers follows a grand jury ...
In keeping with Salvationist convention in using military terminology, corps are sometimes casually known as barracks. Traditionally many corps buildings are alternatively called temples or citadels, such as Openshaw Citadel. [3] The Salvation Army also uses the more traditional term "church" for some local congregations and their buildings.
The eight officers, whose names have been withheld from the public, initially were placed on leave, but they returned to The post Ohio officers won’t be charged in shooting of Jayland Walker ...
The officer of the Salvation Army who is elected general is the worldwide spiritual leader of the Salvation Army and the chief executive officer of the organization. The General has a role that is similar to the Pope's role within the Catholic Church. Since The Salvation Army maintains a hierarchical, quasi-military structure, all appointments ...