CAVALRY ORGANISATION Flashcards
1
Q
Troop
A
1st formation
Consists of 21-48 soldiers
Commanded by LT or 2LT
CAVALRY
2
Q
Squadron
A
2nd formation
Consists of 2+ Troops
Commanded by CPT or MAJ
Named by letter
CAVALRY
3
Q
Brigade
A
3rd formation
Consists of 3 Battalions/Cavalry/Armoured Regiments
Commanded by MAJ. GEN or BRIG
COMBINED
4
Q
Division
A
4th formation
Consists of 3+ Infantry/Cavalry/Armoured Brigades
Commanded by LT. GEN or MAJ. GEN
Operates independently
COMBINED
5
Q
Corps
A
5th formation
Consists of 2-3 divisions
Commanded by LT. GEN
Identified by Roman Numerals
COMBINED
6
Q
Army
A
6th formation
Consists of 2+ Corps
Commanded by GEN or FIELD MARSHAL
Multiple Armies = Army Group
COMBINED