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1. www.thirteen.org › blog-post › u-s-army-unitsU.S. Army Units Explained: From Squads to Brigades to Corps

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   A company in the U.S. Army is normally made up of three platoons, which means 60 to 200 soldiers, but it can have more. An artillery unit is called a battery and an armored air cavalry is...

2. www.nationalguard.mil › portals › 31BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES J. GRANT - The National Guard

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   Brigadier General James J. Grant serves as the Director, Joint Staff, New Jersey Joint Force Headquarters, New Jersey National Guard. As Director, he provides supervision to more than 8,300 members of the New Jersey Army and Air National Guard, as well as monitoring state operations of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Company_(military_unit)Company (military unit) - Wikipedia

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   The combat support company administratively contains the specialized platoons, such as reconnaissance, pioneer, headquarters and signals, anti-armour, and mortar. The administration support company contains the support tradesmen that a battalion requires, such as cooks, vehicle technicians, supply, medics, etc.

4. www.jbmdl.jb.mil › News › ArticleUSASA Fort Dix: More than a century of premier training support

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   Mar 8, 2024 · Throughout its 117-year history, the mission of U.S. Army Support Activity Fort Dix, New Jersey, has remained steadfast: to provide unparalleled training support. Initially established in 1917 as Camp Dix to organize, equip, train and deploy Army troops during WWI, its role has continuously evolved.

5. www.battleorder.org › graphicsMilitary Organization Graphics - Battle Order

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   Detailed and informative graphics of military squad and platoon organization and equipment throughout history.

6. www.defense.gov › Multimedia › ExperienceMilitary Units: Army - U.S. Department of Defense

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   A company has anywhere from a few dozen to 200 soldiers. It’s a tactical-sized unit that can perform a battlefield function on its own. A company consists of three or four platoons and is ...

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   How many platoons are in a company?

   • A company consists of three or four platoons and is generally commanded by a captain. It can also go by different names, depending on the function: Company-sized artillery units are called batteries, while in armor and air cavalry units, they are called troops. Battalions consist of four to six companies and can include up to about 1,000 soldiers.

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   What is the difference between a platoon and a company?

   • NATO defines a company as "larger than a platoon, but smaller than a battalion" while being a "unit consisting of two or more platoons, usually of the same type, with a headquarters and a limited capacity for self-support." [ 4 ] The standard NATO symbol for a company consists of a single vertical line placed above a framed unit icon. [ 4 ]

   Company (military unit) - Wikipedia

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   How many soldiers are in a platoon?

   • The PBS program American Experience documented the history of the company and the massacre. A 2nd lieutenant commands a platoon, which is comprised of three to four squads (18-50 soldiers). The squad is a soldier’s most intimate group, consisting of six to ten soldiers. A squad is commanded by a staff sergeant or sergeant.

   U.S. Army Units Explained: From Squads to Brigades to Corps

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   How many platoons are in a regiment?

   • Most companies are formed of three to seven platoons, although the exact number may vary by country, unit type, and structure. Usually several companies are grouped as a battalion or regiment, the latter of which is sometimes formed by several battalions.

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   What is the difference between an infantry squad and a platoon?

   • In an infantry squad, the teams divide duties: one serves as a base-of-fire element, while the other serves as the maneuver element. A staff sergeant is often in charge. A platoon consists of a few squads and up to a few dozen soldiers. They’re generally run by a lieutenant, often with a noncommissioned officer as second in command.

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   How many officers were in a platoon in 1917?

   • In 1917, a fourth platoon was added to the company, increasing its size to 256 officers and men, including six officers (a captain as commanding officer, a first lieutenant as executive officer, and two first lieutenants and two second lieutenants as platoon commanders).

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8. www.nationalguard.mil › portals › 31BRIGADIER GENERAL FRANK R. CARLINI - The National Guard

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   Brigadier General Frank R Carlini assumed duties as the Deputy Commander-Joint Force Headquarters, New Jersey on 1 August 2005. As Deputy Commander, he has overall Responsibility for the Joint Staff as well as oversight of the 57th Troop Command and the 254th Regiment (RTI).