Praefectus Castrorum

The Praefectus Castrorum (Latin camp commander ) was the third highest officer of the Legion and led a legion lying in stock, if Legatus and Tribunus Laticlavius ​​should be absent. He was basically the administrative head of the Legion and made sure that all regularly scheduled actions expired smoothly. In battle he had no command function against it. In Stock barracks, guards, hospital, workshops and the gun park were under his supervision. In this role, he oversaw armorum also the Custos. The Praefectus Castrorum was the Legatus well as planners are available and rode on the march in the vanguard of a legion, and sought in the evening with his assistant, a suitable place for the edification of the marching camp. He was also the main contact person for food purchases at the civilian population and other equipment of the soldiers.

In general, the Praefectus Castrorum from the career of the centurions had risen, that is not noble army could occupy this post.