Unit 2 - Military formations, units and ranks

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military formation

A military formation is an arrangement of troops for battle

unit

Each unit has its own specific role in a military operation

battalion

The battalion is the basic unit of the army, typically consisting of 500–1,000 soldiers

regiment

A regiment is a larger military unit made up of several battalions

brigade

A brigade is a formation consisting of multiple battalions and support units

division

A division typically consists of 10,000 to 15,000 soldiers and includes multiple brigades

corps

The corps is a higher formation that includes several divisions

army

The army is the main land-based military force of a country

armed services

Armed services include all branches of the military, such as the army, navy, and air force

army aviation

Army aviation is responsible for providing air support for ground forces

military police

The military police enforce discipline and law within the armed forces

military intelligence

Military intelligence is essential for gathering and analyzing enemy movements

combat unit

The combat unit engages the enemy directly in battle

reserve unit

A reserve unit is held back to be deployed when needed during operations

special forces

Special forces conduct high-risk missions such as counterterrorism and rescue operations

headquarters

The headquarters is the central command for directing military operations

combat support

Combat support units provide logistical and fire support to combat troops

logistics unit

The logistics unit handles the supply chain for ammunition, food, and medical supplies

engineering unit

Engineering units construct fortifications, bridges, and assist in demolitions

medical unit

Medical units are responsible for providing medical care during conflicts

signal unit

Signal units ensure communications are maintained during operations

artillery unit

Artillery units provide long-range fire support to infantry and armor units

navy

The navy is responsible for sea-based military operations and protecting maritime borders

air force

The air force conducts aerial missions, including bombing and reconnaissance

coast guard

The coast guard is tasked with protecting the country's coastlines from enemy or illegal activities

officer

An officer holds a leadership role within the military hierarchy and commands units

enlisted personnel

Enlisted personnel carry out orders given by officers and perform various roles in the military

non-commissioned officer (NCO)

Non-commissioned officers play a crucial role in leading and mentoring junior soldiers

general

A general is a senior officer responsible for commanding large military formations

colonel

A colonel commands a regiment or brigade and oversees its daily operations

lieutenant colonel

A lieutenant colonel typically commands a battalion or serves as the second-in-command of a regiment

major

A major is in charge of a company or serves as a senior staff officer in a larger unit

captain

A captain is responsible for commanding a company of soldiers

lieutenant

A lieutenant commands a platoon and assists the captain in managing a company

sergeant major

The sergeant major is the highest-ranking non-commissioned officer in a unit

sergeant

A sergeant is responsible for supervising a squad or section and ensuring orders are followed

corporal

A corporal assists the sergeant in supervising soldiers and ensuring discipline

private

A private is the lowest rank in the military, typically performing basic tasks

warrant officer

Warrant officers are experts in specific military fields and hold leadership roles

army reserve

Army reserves are soldiers who are not on active duty but can be called up in times of need

active duty

Active duty refers to full-time military service, as opposed to reserve duty

basic training

Basic training is where recruits learn the fundamentals of military life and discipline

Officer Candidate School (OCS)

Officer Candidate School trains enlisted personnel to become officers

drill sergeant

The drill sergeant is responsible for training recruits and instilling discipline

field manual

The field manual provides guidelines for soldiers to follow in various situations

commanding officer

The commanding officer has overall responsibility for a unit's operations and performance

military tribunal

A military tribunal is a court established to try members of the military for violations of military law