2007-01-02 20:24:14 · 5 answers · asked by Eric 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
It varies a little bit. From my experience in Airborne Infantry Battalions you will have 4 rifle companies (A, B, C, D) and a headquarters and headquarters company (HHC) making up a battalion.
2007-01-02 23:02:33 · answer #1 · answered by Geronimo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 Men in a Fire Team
3 Fire Teams in a Squad
3 Squads in a Rifle Platoon
3 Platoons + a HQ Platoon in a Rifle Company
6 Companies + a HQ Company in a Battalion
3 Battalions + a HQ Battalion in a Regiment
3 Regiments + a HQ in a Marine Division
2007-01-03 20:48:16 · answer #2 · answered by Top B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends but usually 9. 3 line companies in a regiment and 3 regiments in a battalion.plus a hq company in each regiment and battalion plus support companies attached to the battalion while in the field deployed.
2007-01-03 04:29:31 · answer #3 · answered by glock509 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
THERE ARE 3 RIFLE COMPANIES IN A BATTALION.
2007-01-03 04:26:30 · answer #4 · answered by shreyo_s 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
three to five.
2007-01-03 04:33:18 · answer #5 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋