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Post by Maj. Gen. Aleksei Nikolov on Oct 8, 2005 22:56:52 GMT -5
Key
Name of group Number of men Subordinate units Rank in command
Fireteam 4–5 n/a NCO (Corporal to Sergeant)
Squad 8–12 2+ fireteams NCO (Sergeant to Petty Officer)
Platoon 30–40 2+ squads First or Second Lieutenant
Company 100–300 3–6 platoons Captain or Major
Battalion 300–1000 2–6 companies Lieutenant Colonel
Regiment 2000–3000 4 battalions Colonel
Bridage 2000–5000 2+ regiments Brigadier General or Colonel
Division 10,000–20,000 2-4 brigades Major General
Corps 30,000+ 2+ divisions Lieutenant General
Army Many 2+ corps General
Army Group Many 2+ armies General
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