The Army??

Question

What does a army usually consist of.
For Example you would hear "The 4th Army"
What would be in that army??
would it be tanks,men and probley even a airborne div.?
if so how many of each?

Answer 1

The term "Army" has different definitions based on where you are and who you're speaking to. Army doesn't describe a specific number of soldiers. It's a term that describes a large body of trained or motivated people with a common cause. Unit names like "4th Army" (as in your example) are generally invented to describe a large body of soldiers containing more than one regiment. But the word "army" can be used interchangeably to describe the official army or any number of soldiers. In fact, few soldiers see themselves as being part of "the army", but see themselves as members of a specific corps, regiment or batallion, and you'll find they're loyal to whichever they're part of. So, to answer your question, the term "army" can be used to describe any number of soldiers, tanks, marines, paratroops, etc.

Answer 2

It would vary depending on the unit and its subordinate units.

The best defination I can give you is the Army component of a command. For example, 3rd Army is the Army component of the CENTCOM (Central Command).

Answer 3

the fourth army is just a term. 4 platoons make up a company, four to six companies make up a battalion. four to six battalions make up a brigade. so on and so forth. does this answer your question. the 4th army is a brgade of whatever division it is whether its tanks, calvary, special forces, etc

Answer 4

4 sections of approx 8 men make up a platoon, several platoons (depending on role) make up a company/squadron, several companies/squadrons make up a regiment or battalion (again depending on role)... these then go to make a brigade, who combine to make a division who in turn combine to make a corps, these in turn combine to make an Army.

Answer 5

Do you mean the American army or a proper English one?