Military Structure

Army/Navy

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Name

Corps

Division

Brigade

Battalion

Company

Platoon

Squad

Fireteam

Number of personnel

30,000+

10,000 - 20,000

2000 - 5000

300 - 1000

150 - 300

30 - 40

8 - 12

4 - 5

Number of subordinate units

2 divisions

2/3 regiments or brigades

2+ battalions

26 companies

36 platoons

2+ squads

2+ fireteams

n/a

Officer in charge

Lieutenant General

Major General

Brigadier

Colonel

Major

First lieutenant or captain

NCO (Sergeant)

NCO

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