Quote Originally Posted by Jock Scot View Post
I wonder if there is a collective noun for a group of Generals? A covey(as in grouse), a grouse(as in certain Generals!), a staff, a murder(as in ravens), a charm(as in gold finches),an annoyance, a clink(as in medals), a clink(as in gin glasses), a swarm(as in bees. That might be better for a group of Air Marshals!), a pride(as in lions)? Ideas anyone?
In the US our generals wear stars to indicate their rank, so I've frequently heard the use of constellation to refer to a gathering of general officers.

Must admit that I usually find an excuse to be elsewhere at such times, but as a young captain and major I found myself conducting general officer wargames (including representatives from the UK, Norway, South Korea, among others) so I couldn't always avoid contact.