CAVALRY ORGANISATION Flashcards

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Troop

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1st formation
Consists of 21-48 soldiers
Commanded by LT or 2LT
CAVALRY

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Squadron

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2nd formation
Consists of 2+ Troops
Commanded by CPT or MAJ
Named by letter
CAVALRY

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Brigade

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3rd formation
Consists of 3 Battalions/Cavalry/Armoured Regiments
Commanded by MAJ. GEN or BRIG
COMBINED

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Division

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4th formation
Consists of 3+ Infantry/Cavalry/Armoured Brigades
Commanded by LT. GEN or MAJ. GEN
Operates independently
COMBINED

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Corps

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5th formation
Consists of 2-3 divisions
Commanded by LT. GEN
Identified by Roman Numerals
COMBINED

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Army

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6th formation
Consists of 2+ Corps
Commanded by GEN or FIELD MARSHAL
Multiple Armies = Army Group
COMBINED

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