Chain Of Command Rank Structure

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Chain of Command Rank Structure The Building block of all Army Originations is the individual Soldier. A small group of Soldiers that conduct Maneuvers or Combat Operations is called a Squad. As the Elements become Larger, they contain more subordinate units from combat arms and support. A Company is normally the smallest unit element to be given affiliation with Battalion and Brigade Levels. A Squad has 9 to 10 Soldiers, Ran by a Sergeant or a Staff sergeant. A Squad or Section is the smallest unit in the Army and its size is dependent on its job and Function. A Platoon has 16 to 44 Soldiers, Ran by a Lieutenant and a NCO as second in command. And has anywhere from 2 to 4 squads or sections. A Company has 62 to 190 Soldiers, Ran by a Captain and First sergeant. Consisting of 2 to 4 Platoons, An Artillery unit of the same size is called a Battery, For Armored or Air Cavalry units it’s called a Troop. A Battalion has 300 to 1,000 Soldiers, Ran by a Lieutenant Colonel and a Command Sergeant Major. For Armored or Air Cavalry units this is called a Squadron. A Brigade has 3,000 to 5,000 Soldiers, Ran by a Colonel and a Command Sergeant Major. A Brigade Commands anywhere from 2 to 5 Battalions. A Division has 10,000 to 15,000 Soldiers. Ran by a Major General. Usually Consisting of 3 Brigades. A Corps has 20,000 to 45,000 Soldiers. Ran by a Lieutenant General. An Army Has 50,000+ Soldiers. Commanded by a Lieutenant General or higher. There is no set size to an Element , The size of the element depends on the unit and mission. The Common Structure is Section – Platoon – Battalion – Brigade – Division, with exception to an Armored or Air Cavalry unit. Where the Battalion is called a squadron and Companies are Called
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