candidate Often referred to as an 'O.C.' when being addressed, an O.C. is someone who has not yet completed officer proficiency and achieved the status of a full commissioned officer. They do not wear any sign of rank. Second lieutenant (one pip on each lapel) First lieutenant (two pips on each lapel) Captain (three pips on each lapel) Major (a crown on each lapel) Those who achieve the rank of major are usually on battalion, or regimental staff. Battalion commanders hold the rank of major. Lieutenant colonel (one pip and a crown on each lapel) The regimental commander holds the rank of lieutenant colonel. Colonel (a pip, a crown, and another pip on each lapel) The current (and past) governor and commandant holds the rank of colonel. Activities Company Night Members will arrive and be instructed, subs will be taken before moving onto badgework. This can last between 10 minutes and an hour depending on the age of the children. The members are then instructed to fall in and perform drill, before moving onto games. Lastly, the Brigade Prayer is said before any notices are given out. Sweets are available at the end of the night. Badgework Badgework can take place in several different forms. A main part of the brigade is the Christian teachings that take place, this can be anything from a Christmas word search (used within the Martins) to complex teachings and encouragement of interpretation of passages from the bible. Badgework is not just Christian teachings, many companies have been known to do The Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Other activities include cooking, arts & crafts, host and hostess, fitness, astronomy, first aid. Activities carried out are not subject to a certain 'curriculum'. The brigade publishes an official badge scheme and supply official badges to go on members' uniforms. Some companies choose to add their own certificates when they cannot find a suitable badge for an activity they would like to undertake. Drill This is quite similar to military foot drill. Many companies have a parade one Sunday a month; all members are required to attend a family service in church before parading around the parish, usually with a band. Due to the parades taking place, drill is practised on company nights. The length and complexity of drill varies with each section. By the time members reach JTC the older members are encouraged to take it in turns