INFANTRY ORGANISATION Flashcards
Section
1st formation
Consists of 7 to 12 soldiers
Commanded by NCO / CPL or SGT
INFANTRY
Platoon
2nd formation
Consists of 3-4 Sections
Commanded by LT or 2LT
INFANTRY
Company
3rd formation
Consists of 3+ Platoons
Commanded by MAJ or CPT
Named A to D
INFANTRY
Battalion
4th formation
Consists of 3+ Companies
Commanded by LT. COL
Tactical Grouping = Brigade
INFANTRY
Brigade
5th formation
Consists of 3 Battalions/Cavalry/Armoured Regiments
Commanded by MAJ. GEN or BRIG
COMBINED
Division
6th formation
Consists of 3+ Infantry/Cavalry/Armoured Brigades
Commanded by LT. GEN or MAJ. GEN
Operates independently
COMBINED
Corps
7th formation
Consists of 2-3 divisions
Commanded by LT. GEN
Identified by Roman Numerals
COMBINED
Army
8th formation
Consists of 2+ Corps
Commanded by GEN or FIELD MARSHAL
Multiple Armies = Army Group
COMBINED