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The term "military brig" originates from the word "brigade," which refers to a unit of soldiers. The term "brig" itself is derived from the Latin "briga," meaning a "hill" or "high ground," and was historically used to describe a fortified position or a stronghold. In naval contexts, a "brig" also refers to a type of sailing vessel, which further influenced its usage in military terminology. Over time, "brig" has come to denote specific military structures, such as brigades or facilities for detaining military personnel.
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Where did the word BRIG derive from as far as being used when refering to military prison?
The term derives from the US Navy's use of twin mast sailing ships, or brigs, as prison ships.
What is a prison for military personnel?
In the U.S. Military, the prison for military personnel is called the Brig. EDIT: Major* sentences in the military are served at USDB at Ft. Leavenworth prison in Kansas. Female inmates are sent to the Naval Consolidated Brig in San Diego, California. *Only enlisted prisoners with sentences over five years, commissioned officers, and prisoners convicted of offenses related to national security are confined to the USDB. Enlisted prisoners with sentences under five years are housed in smaller facilities, such as the Regional Correctional Facility at Fort Knox, Kentucky or the Marine Corps Brig at Quantico, Virginia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Disciplinary_Barracks http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naval_Consolidated_Brig,_Miramar
What does brig stand for?
The word brig is what they call a jail in the armed forces, in other words... Brigade.
What does Brig. Gen. stand for around the American civil war time period?
Brig. Gen. stands for Brigadier General.
What term refers to military and civilian prepartions for war?
The term that refers to military and civilian preparations for war is what is called Mobilization. ~NS
What is the Name for military jail?
A military jail is called either the 'brig' or a 'stockade'.
Where does the term No Joy come from?
Military. Meaning unsuccessful.
Where did the word BRIG derive from as far as being used when refering to military prison?
The term derives from the US Navy's use of twin mast sailing ships, or brigs, as prison ships.
Is there another word besides hulk for ship's prison?
Yes, another word for a ship's prison is "brig." It is a nautical term commonly used to refer to the place on a ship where prisoners or troublemakers are confined.
How do you spell brig?
The word is spelled brig, just as you spelled it. The soldier spent months in the brig for several offenses.
Is the Golden Gates Brig the largest brig in the USA?
Yes
How tall is Brig Owens?
Brig Owens is 5' 11".
What is Ried-Brig's population?
Ried-Brig's population is 1,860.
When was Stranded Brig created?
Stranded Brig was created in 1934.
When was The Brig - play - created?
The Brig - play - was created in 1964.
When was The Brig created?
The Brig was created on 2007-05-02.
If you were riding on a brig what vehicle would it be?
A brig is a type of sailing vessel.
