INFANTRY ORGANISATION Flashcards

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Section

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1st formation
Consists of 7 to 12 soldiers
Commanded by NCO / CPL or SGT
INFANTRY

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Platoon

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2nd formation
Consists of 3-4 Sections
Commanded by LT or 2LT
INFANTRY

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Company

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3rd formation
Consists of 3+ Platoons
Commanded by MAJ or CPT
Named A to D
INFANTRY

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Battalion

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4th formation
Consists of 3+ Companies
Commanded by LT. COL
Tactical Grouping = Brigade
INFANTRY

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Brigade

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5th formation
Consists of 3 Battalions/Cavalry/Armoured Regiments
Commanded by MAJ. GEN or BRIG
COMBINED

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Division

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6th 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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7th formation
Consists of 2-3 divisions
Commanded by LT. GEN
Identified by Roman Numerals
COMBINED

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Army

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8th formation
Consists of 2+ Corps
Commanded by GEN or FIELD MARSHAL
Multiple Armies = Army Group
COMBINED

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