Structure, symbols and terminology

The Salvation Army in Australia is recognized for our uniforms and brass bands as much as our work in the community. Our distinct style can seem confusing at first, but it stems from a rich and diverse history, tracing back to The Salvation Army’s foundation in 19th Century London.

Internationally

The Salvation Army currently operates in over 130 countries, with its work administered by The Salvation Army International Headquarters (IHQ) in London, United Kingdom.

The international leader of The Salvation Army is the General, who works with the administrative departments of IHQ to direct Salvation Army operations around the world. These administrative departments are headed by International Secretaries.

The Chief of the Staff, a commissioner appointed by the General to be second-in-command, is the Army’s chief executive whose function is to implement the General’s policy decisions and effect liaison between departments.

As well as the handling of day-to-day business and the allocation of resources, IHQ is concerned with strategic, long range planning and acts as a resource centre for the worldwide Army and as a facilitator of ideas and policies.

The Salvation Army worldwide is split into five zones (Africa, Europe, Americas, South Asia and East Asia), which are headed up by International (Zonal) Secretaries.

https://salvos.org.au/about-us/leadership-and-structure/structure-symbols-and-terminology/

https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/

http://www.propheticexplorer.com/william_booth.aspx

https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/history-of-the-salvation-army/