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'''General''' is the title of the International Leader of [[The Salvation Army]], a [[Christianity|Christian]] [[religious denomination|denomination]] with extensive [[charity|charitable]] [[social work|social services]] that gives [[military rank]] to its [[Religious minister|ministers]].

The officer elected to be [[General]] is the supreme command of the Army throughout the world. All appointments are made, and all regulations issued, under the General's authority. Unlike a [[Pope]], a General must usually "[[retirement|retire]]" at age 6570.

The General is elected by the [[High Council of The Salvation Army]] when his predecessor retires or is "promoted to Glory."