The Field Officer in Brigade Waiting holds an appointment in the Royal Household. He performs his duties at State Ceremonies under the authority of the Lord Great Chamberlain, the Lord Chamberlain and the Earl Marshal. When dismounted he carries a distinctive baton as his insignia of office.
The Field Officer in Brigade Waiting is to be in attendance on the Sovereign on the following occasions:
- When the Sovereign drives in State to open or prorogue Parliament.
- During a procession from Windsor Castle and in St George's Chapel following a Chapter of the Garter.
When Guards of Honour are mounted by the Guards Division, the Field Officer in Brigade Waiting is to be in attendance to receive The Queen's commands for the Foot Guards.
The Field Officer in Brigade Waiting is to command The Queen's Birthday Parade.
The Field Officer in Brigade Waiting is appointed by the Major General and is normally the Colonel Foot Guards, unless alternative arrangements are made. When not available, the Colonel Foot Guards is to nominate a replacement. Commanding Officers of Battalions may be taken for this duty. The Field Officer in Brigade Waiting commands Headquarters Foot Guards and controls the management of the five Regiments of Foot Guards. He oversees the military functions of the Regimental Headquarters.
The Field Officer in Brigade Waiting for the Queen's Birthday Parade will normally be the Commanding Officer of the Battalion finding the Escort. In 2011, this was Lt. Colonel Lincoln Jopp of 1st Battalion, Scots Guards
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