Master-General of the Ordnance

The Master-General of the Ordnance (MGO) was a very senior British military position from 1415 to 2013 (except 1855–1895 and 1939–1958) with some changes to the name, usually held by a serving general.

In March 2013 the holder was titled as "Director Land Capability and Transformation", but still sat on the Army Board as Master-General of the Ordnance; in September 2013 the post was eliminated.

[1] Before the establishment of a standing army or navy, the Ordnance Office was the only permanent military department in England.

[4] In March 2013, the holder was titled as "Director Land Capability and Transformation" but still sat on the army board as Master-General of the Ordnance.

Post holders official dual title was: Director Land Capability and Transformation and Master-General of the Ordnance

Portrait of the Duke of Wellington by Thomas Lawrence . Wellington held the post between 1819 and 1827.