Mark Mans
Encyclopedia
Lieutenant-General Mark Francis Noel Mans CBE QCVS
is the current Adjutant-General to the Forces
of the United Kingdom
.
in 1974. During the Gulf War
he was Officer Commanding
37 Field Support Squadron. He was later deployed in Bosnia. In February 2005 he became Deputy Commanding General of the Multi-National Force – Iraq.
He served as Deputy Adjutant General, taking up that appointment in 2006, before becoming Military Secretary in March 2008. In September 2009 he was appointed Commander of Regional Forces
at Land Command. Then in December 2009 he was made Adjutant-General to the Forces
with responsibility for both personnel and support.
He was awarded the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
in 1996, the CBE
in June 2005 and the American
Legion of Merit
in December 2006.
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
The Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service is a British military award that recognises meritorious service during, or in support of, operations...
is the current Adjutant-General to the Forces
Adjutant-General to the Forces
The Adjutant-General to the Forces, commonly just referred to as the Adjutant-General , is one of the most senior officers in the British Army. He is in charge of administration, personnel and organisational matters. The Adjutant-General usually holds the rank of General or Lieutenant-General...
of the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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.
Career
Educated at Berkhamsted School, Mark Mans was commissioned into the Royal EngineersRoyal Engineers
The Corps of Royal Engineers, usually just called the Royal Engineers , and commonly known as the Sappers, is one of the corps of the British Army....
in 1974. During the Gulf War
Gulf War
The Persian Gulf War , commonly referred to as simply the Gulf War, was a war waged by a U.N.-authorized coalition force from 34 nations led by the United States, against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.The war is also known under other names, such as the First Gulf...
he was Officer Commanding
Officer Commanding
The Officer Commanding is the commander of a sub-unit or minor unit , principally used in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth. In other countries, the term Commanding Officer is applied to commanders of minor as well as major units.Normally an Officer Commanding is a company, squadron or battery...
37 Field Support Squadron. He was later deployed in Bosnia. In February 2005 he became Deputy Commanding General of the Multi-National Force – Iraq.
He served as Deputy Adjutant General, taking up that appointment in 2006, before becoming Military Secretary in March 2008. In September 2009 he was appointed Commander of Regional Forces
Commander Regional Forces (United Kingdom)
The Commander Regional Forces was a senior British Army officer who had command over the Regenerative Divisions of the British Army i.e. those divisions that are not on full strength and would only be mobilised in a national emergency. The post was held by a Lieutenant General and was based at HQ...
at Land Command. Then in December 2009 he was made Adjutant-General to the Forces
Adjutant-General to the Forces
The Adjutant-General to the Forces, commonly just referred to as the Adjutant-General , is one of the most senior officers in the British Army. He is in charge of administration, personnel and organisational matters. The Adjutant-General usually holds the rank of General or Lieutenant-General...
with responsibility for both personnel and support.
He was awarded the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
The Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service is a British military award that recognises meritorious service during, or in support of, operations...
in 1996, the CBE
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
in June 2005 and the American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
Legion of Merit
Legion of Merit
The Legion of Merit is a military decoration of the United States armed forces that is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements...
in December 2006.