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2007-01-21 06:56:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government Military

Sorry. I am talking about the U.S. military at this period of time, and I'm asking about the Army.

2007-01-21 07:11:24 · update #1

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United States Army
Chain of Command (Organization)
Squad - 9 to 10 soldiers. Typically commanded by a sergeant or staff sergeant, a squad or section is the smallest element in the Army structure, and its size is dependent on its function.

Platoon - 16 to 44 soldiers. A platoon is led by a lieutenant with an NCO as second in command, and consists of two to four squads or sections.

Company - 62 to 190 soldiers. Three to five platoons form a company, which is commanded by a captain with a first sergeant as the commander's principle NCO assistant. An artillery unit of equivalent size is called a battery, and a comparable armored or air cavalry unit is called a troop.

Battalion - 300 to 1,000 soldiers. Four to six companies make up a battalion, which is normally commanded by a lieutenant colonel with a command sergeant major as principle NCO assistant. A battalion is capable of independent operations of limited duration and scope. An armored or air cavalry unit of equivalent size is called a squadron.

Brigade - 3,000 to 5,000 solders. A brigade headquarters commands the tactical operation of two to five organic or attached combat battalions. Normally commanded by a colonel with a command sergeant major as senior NCO, brigades are employed on independent or semi-independent operations. Armored cavalry, ranger and special forces units this size are categorized as regiments or groups.

Division - 10,000 to 15,000 soldiers. Usually consisting of three brigade-sized elements and commanded by a major general, divisions are numbered and assigned missions based on their structures. The division performs major tactical operations for the corps and can conduct sustained battles and engagements.

Corps - 20,000 to 45,000 soldiers. Two to five divisions constitute a corps, which is typically commanded by a lieutenant general. As the deployable level of command required to synchronize and sustain combat operations, the corps provides the framework for multi-national operations.

2007-01-21 07:05:13 · answer #1 · answered by Akkita 6 · 15 2

Name Number of personnel Number of subordinate units Officer in charge
Corps
30,000+ 2 divisions Lieutenant General

Division
10,000–20,000 2-6 brigades Major General

Brigade or Brigade Combat Team
2000–5000 2+ battalions and/or Task Forces Colonel

Battalion or Squadron
300–1000 2–6 company-sized elements Lieutenant Colonel

Company, Battery, or Troop
150–300 3–6 platoons Captain

Platoon
30–40 2+ squads Second Lieutenant

Squad
8–12 2+ fireteams NCO (Sergeant)

Fireteam
4 n/a NCO (Corporal)


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2007-01-21 08:46:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 6 0

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How many soldiers are in a troop, brigade, & battalion?

2015-08-10 06:14:45 · answer #3 · answered by Blithe 1 · 0 0

About 30 to 40 in a platoon,about 200 in a company,about 5 or6 handred ina battalion,about1200 to a brigade

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2007-01-21 08:36:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 8

It all depends on what country, what time period, what kind of unit (infantry, armoured, marine etc).

2007-01-21 07:03:55 · answer #6 · answered by Wittmann 4 · 0 2

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