Orioni Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_units This article gives an overview of some of the terms used to describe military units in armed forces across the world. Whilst it is recognised that there will be differences between armies of different nations, it seems that a large proportion are modelled on the British and/or American models. > 10.000 Region or theatre Size: many (2+ army groups) Led by: general or field marshal Army group Size: many (2+ armies) Led by: general or field marshal Army or Red Army front Size: many (2+ corps) Led by: general or field marshal Corps or Red Army army Size: 30,000+ (2+ divisions) Led by:lieutenant general Division Size: 10,000?20,000 (2-4 brigades) Led by: major general 1.000 - 10.000 Brigade Size: 2000?5000 (2+ regiments or 3?6 battalions) Led by: brigadier general, brigadier (UK) or colonel (US Army) Regiment or Group Size: 2000?3000 (3?4 battalions) Led by:colonel 100 - 1.000 Battalion or Commonwealth regiment Size: 300?1000 (2?6 companies or 4?6 squadrons) Led by:lieutenant colonel Company or Squadron Size: 100?300 (3?6 platoons or troops) Led by:captain or major < 100 Platoon or Troop Size: 30?40 (2+ squads or sections) Led by:first or second lieutenant Section or Patrol Size: 8?12 (2+ fireteams) Led by:NCO (corporal to staff sergeant) Squad or Crew Size: 8?12 (2+ fireteams) Led by:NCO (corporal to staff sergeant) Fireteam Size: 4?5 Led by:NCO (lance corporal to sergeant) Link to comment
Ide Jima Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Since the confusion over battalion size on the 'Two Ships attacked' thread I have been thinking about making one of these for my army, this will be very useful... eeexcellent Link to comment
Ide Jima Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Ide Jiman Army Org. for defensive forces. High Command All Regional Commands Lead By a 5 Star Marshall Regional Command: 2 or 3 Armies. Lead By: A Marshall Army 3 or 4 Corps Lead By: A General Corps. 3 Divisions Lead By: A General (Or in some cases a Marshall) Division 5 Brigades Lead By: A Major Brigade 4 - 5 Regiments Lead By: A Brigadier Regiment 6 Batallions Lead By: A Captain Batallion 8 Companies Lead By: A Lieutenant etc... Link to comment
Deltannia Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Here's mine: Squad 5 Sergeant? Platoon 20 Lieutenant Company 100 Captain Battalion 500 Major Regiment 2000 Colonel Brigade 10000 Brigadier General Division 50000 Major General Corp 200000 Lieutenant General Army 1000000 General Link to comment
Orioni Posted June 20, 2005 Author Share Posted June 20, 2005 That's all very nice, but can everyone else keep things a little standardised? Link to comment
Deltannia Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Perhaps, but like the article said, a large portion are similarily modelled. Besides, mine follows a neat little pattern. It can also mean that I don't have as many armies. Maybe we should just, in parenthesis while in the RPG, put approximate numbers next to the attacking unit, just as a reminder. Then everyone can keep their groupings. Link to comment
Orioni Posted June 24, 2005 Author Share Posted June 24, 2005 Comparative military ranks: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparative_military_ranks Link to comment
Senator Gaius Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Sorry O, but most of my organisation is fairly unique as well. If this is a problem for anyone i'll sue you for cultural discrimination Link to comment
Orioni Posted June 27, 2005 Author Share Posted June 27, 2005 Well then just consider this thread as advice for those who aren't as imaginative. Link to comment
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