Structure of the United States Armed Forces
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| Name | Number of personnel | Number of subordinate units | Officer in charge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corps | 30,000+ | 2 divisions | Lieutenant General | |
| Division | 10,000–20,000 | 2-6 brigades | Major General | |
| Brigade or Brigade Combat Team | 2000–5000 | 2+ battalions and/or Task Forces | Colonel | |
| Battalion or Squadron | 300–1000 | 2–6 company-sized elements | Lieutenant Colonel | |
| Company, Battery, or Troop | 150–300 | 3–6 platoons | Captain | |
| Platoon | 30–40 | 2+ squads | Second Lieutenant | |
| Squad | 8–12 | 2+ fireteams | NCO (Sergeant) | |
| Fireteam | 4 | n/a | NCO (Corporal) |
