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Hierarchy of modern armies

This gives an overview of some of the terms used to describe army hierarchy in armed forces across the world.
Whilst it is recognized that there are differences between armies of different nations, many are modeled on the
British or American models, or both. However, many military units and formations go back in history for a long
time, and were devised by various military thinkers throughout European history. For example, Corps were first
introduced in France in the 18th Century, but have become integrated into the organization of most armies around
the world. Readers interested in the detailed specifics of a national army (including the British and American)
should consult the relevant entry for that country.

APP-6A
Symbol Name No. of personnel No. of subordinate units Unit leader
XXXXXX region or theater or front 1,000,000 + 4+ army groups
XXXXX army group 250,000 + 2+ armies
XXXX army 60,000-100,000+ 2-4 corps colonel general
or general or
army general
XXX corps 30,000-50,000+ 2+ divisions lieutenant
general
XX division 10,000–20,000 2-4 brigades or regiments major general
X brigade 2000–5000 2+ regiments or 3–6 brigadier general,
battalions or brigadier or
Commonwealth regiments colonel
III regiment or group 2000–3000 2+ battalions or U.S. colonel
Cavalry squadrons
II battalion (of infantry), (U.S. 300–1000 2–6 companies, batteries, lieutenant
Cavalry squadron or U.S. Cavalry troops, or colonel
Commonwealth armoured Commonwealth squadrons
regiment)
I company (of infantry), artillery 70–250 2–8 platoons or chief warrant
battery, U.S. Cavalry troop or Commonwealth troops officer and
squadron of armour or combat captain or major
engineers (Commonwealth)
••• platoon or Commonwealth troop 25–60 2+ squads, sections, or warrant officer
vehicles and first or
second lieutenant
•• section or patrol 8–12 2+ fireteams corporal to staff
sergeant
• squad or crew 8–16 2+ fireteams or 1+ cell corporal to staff
sergeant
Ø fireteam 4–5 n/a lance corporal to
sergeant
Ø fire and manoeuvre team 2 n/a any/Private First
Class

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