The corps is treated as an operational unit of employment by the U. Army and can be comprised of 20,, soldiers. Both field forces were deactivated in The number of modular units in an Army division is flexible and the total number of soldiers is 10,, A two-star major general commands a division.
The 82nd Airborne Division, an elite infantry division specializing in parachute assault operations, entered Vietnam in Both airborne divisions were called to duty within the U. Brigades are made up of 2,, soldiers, normally split among three to five battalions. The armed cavalry and ranger forces of this size are called regiments or groups, not brigades.
Commanders of brigades or regiments are one-star brigadier generals or colonels. Paratrooper from the st Airborne Brigade applying mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to an injured soldier who was airlifted by helicopter to the medical clearing station near Kontum, Vietnam.
The rd Airborne Brigade was the first major United States Army ground formation deployed in Vietnam, serving from to and losing nearly 1, soldiers. The rd is best known for the Battle of Dak To , where along with the Marines, it suffered heavy casualties against the North Vietnamese.
The Army Medical services Responsible for the sick and wounded on the battlefield and for providing for the medical needs of army personnel and their families in peacetime garrisons. The Royal Army Chaplains' department Provides chaplains of all denominations and is responsible for moral and spiritual welfare. The regiments The infantry corps has 32 regiments, made up of 40 battalions.
It recruits in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Formed in by amalgamating the Queen's regiment and the Royal Hampshire regiment, which have forbears back to Its two current regular battalions are based in Hampshire and are both armoured, with the 1st battalion using Warrior combat vehicles and the 2nd battalion using the Saxon vehicle. The 1st battalion is part of 1 Mechanised Brigade and was deployed with its Warrior vehicles to Kosovo.
The King's Own Royal Border regiment The successor of three former regiments, dating from as early as , which were amalgamated in In recent years, the regiment has completed several tours of Northern Ireland and became a meachanised regiment using the Warrior combat vehicle. A battalion was deployed to Macedonia in The Royal regiment of Fusiliers Formed in from four other regiments. The regimental HQ is in the Tower of London, where they operate a ceremonial guard.
Mascot is an Indian Black Buck antelope. Currently has two regular battalions with upcoming tours in Northern Ireland and probably also in the Balkans, using the Warrior armoured vehicle. The King's regiment Formed in , its soldiers are called Kingsmen and many recruits come from Liverpool and Manchester. The colonel in chief of the regiment was the Queen Mother, until her death in In the same year, the regiment's 1st battalion acquired Warrior vehicles and established itself in a new base in North Yorkshire.
The regiment's motto is "Difficulties be damned". The Royal Anglian regiment Formed in from the regiments of the East Anglian brigade, but has a history dating back to The regiment today has two battalions. The 1st battalion the Vikings are stationed in Pirbright, Surrey, specialising in a light mechanised role, and are equipped with Saxon personnel carriers. The 2nd battalion the Poachers are stationed in Chepstow, Gwent, and are a light role battalion specialising in jungle operations.
The Devonshire and Dorset regiment The county regiment of Devon and Dorset was formed in with the amalgamation of the Devonshire regiment and the Dorset regiment, which had forbears back to the 17th century. In recent years, the regiment has been heavily involved in operations in Bosnia and Northern Ireland. The Light infantry The Light Infantry was created from five regiments between and The regiment's 1st battalion is currently serving as armoured infantry in Paderborn, Germany, equipped with the Warrior vehicle.
The 2nd battalion is in Dhekelia, Cyprus for at least two years. The Prince of Wales's Own regiment of Yorkshire Founded in , this is the oldest line infantry regiment in the county, serving for over years in every major military campaign and operation.
Nicknamed the Yorkies, reflecting their Yorkshire roots, it is a light role infantry battalion, with the capacity to switch between a war-fighting role and a humanitarian support role.
Currently based in Chester. The Green Howards have a link to the Scandinavian royal family dating back to , when Princess Alexandra of Denmark presented colours to the regiment. The regimental motto is nemo nos impune Lacesset - no one molests us with impunity. Has one armoured division.
However, it has spent much of the last years on garrison duty outside the UK. It now consists of the 1st battalion and the Kings and Cheshire regiment. It claims to be one of the most distinguished regiments of the British army. Personnel wear the 'flash' of five black ribbons on the collar, which is worn by all serving Welshmen.
The Royal regiment of Wales Among the oldest regiments in Wales, and one of the most decorated infantry regiments in Britain. The 1st Battalion has just completed an month tour of public duties in London. The Prince of Wales is colonel-in-chief of the regiment. Since the 1st battalion has been deployed in Northern Ireland. In amalgamation with the Royal Scots was proposed but due to extensive campaigning the decision was reversed.
Its motto is "Once a borderer, always a borderer". It is the largest infantry regiment in the British army, with four battalions in operation. One is based in Canterbury and the other three are based in Northern Ireland. Its motto is "Faugh -a- ballagh" - clear the way. It has recently returned to England from Northern Ireland after a two-year tour. The regiment has gained battle honours, sixteen Victoria Crosses and one George Cross. It was formed by the amalgamation of the Worcestershire regiment and the Sherwood foresters.
Motto: "firm". The regiment has one regular battalion and two territorial companies. The Queen's Lancashire regiment The 1st battalion was the last British battalion to serve in Berlin between and Its motto is "Loyally I Serve". The regiment can trace its history back to Castleton's regiment, raised in in York.
The Duke of Wellington's regiment In existence for nearly years, it is one of a handful of regiments that have not been disbanded or amalgamated. It goes by the nickname of "dukes". Platoons are commanded by a lieutenant or second lieutenant. Part of a squadron of cavalry or a battery of artillery, a troop is equivalent to an infantry platoon. Troops are normally commanded by a lieutenant or second lieutenant. A company is part of a battalion and usually consists of between and men.
They are usually lettered A through to D, and made up of at least two platoons. Companies are commanded by a major or a captain. A squadron is a sub-unit of a cavalry, engineer or armoured regiment. It is equivalent in status and size to an infantry company and normally consists of two or more troops. Squadrons are commanded by a captain or major and usually named by letter.
A battery is an artillery unit equivalent to an infantry company. Sub-units of batteries are called troops. An administrative collection of artillery batteries was called a battalion in the 18th century, a brigade until , and since then a regiment.
Tactical artillery regiments all belong to the Royal Regiment of Artillery. Batteries are commanded by a captain or major. A battalion is a regimental sub-unit of infantry amounting to between and 1, soldiers. It normally consists of a headquarters and three or more companies. Traditionally, most British regiments have had more than one battalion. But different battalions of the same regiment have seldom fought together.
A tactical grouping of battalions is called a brigade. Battalions are normally commanded by a lieutenant colonel. At present, the British Army has 47 regular and reserve infantry battalions.
This is a formation consisting of three infantry battalions or three cavalry or armoured regiments. A corps had approximately 36, men and was commanded by a major general Union or a lieutenant general Confederate. The Union often named its armies after rivers or waterways, i.
The Confederacy named its armies after states or regions, i. The rank of a Civil War soldier indicated his duties and responsibilities within the army. The vast majority of soldiers were enlisted men—they made up the bulk of the fighting force. Above them were noncommissioned officers also considered enlisted soldiers and commissioned officers.
While officers had more prestige than privates, they also carried added burdens, since they were accountable for all the soldiers under their command.
A major general had the command and administrative responsibilities for an infantry division. He had to ensure that his division was well cared for and ready to fight when needed. In battle, he commanded his division by issuing orders to his brigade commanders on where to position their troops.
A brigadier general had the command and administrative duties for an infantry or cavalry brigade, made up usually of four regiments. He had to keep his men in good condition and ready to fight. In battle, he led his brigade by instructing his regiments on where to fight.
A colonel had the command and administrative duties for an infantry, cavalry, or artillery regiment, made up of varying numbers of companies.
The colonel was expected to lead his regiment into battle personally to ensure that it performed to its utmost ability. For this reason, colonels were often killed or wounded in action.
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