Intended for operating behind enemy lines, destroying nuclear attack facilities, command and control posts, capturing and holding important areas and objects, disrupting the enemy rear command and control system, and assisting the Ground Forces in developing an offensive and forcing water barriers. Equipped with airborne self-propelled artillery, missile, anti-tank and anti-aircraft weapons, armored personnel carriers, military vehicles, automatic small arms, communications and control equipment. The available parachute-landing equipment allows you to throw troops and cargo in any weather and terrain conditions, day and night from various heights. Organizational airborne troops consist of (Fig. 1) airborne formations, airborne brigades, military units of special forces.

Fig. 1. The structure of the Airborne Forces

The Airborne Forces are armed with ASU-85 airborne self-propelled guns; self-propelled artillery "Octopus-SD"; 122 mm howitzers D-30; BMD-1/2/3/4 landing combat vehicles; armored personnel carriers BTR-D.

A part of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation may be part of the combined armed forces (for example, the CIS Allied Forces) or may be under the joint command in accordance with international treaties of the Russian Federation (for example, as part of the UN peacekeeping forces or the CIS collective peacekeeping forces in areas of local military conflicts )

Branch

The smallest military unit in - branch. The department is commanded by a junior sergeant or sergeant. Usually in the motorized rifle department 9-13 people. In the departments of other branches of the armed forces, the number of personnel in the department is from 3 to 15 people. Usually a squad is part of a platoon, but can exist outside of a platoon.

Platoon

Several departments make up platoon. Usually in a platoon from 2 to 4 branches, but a larger number is possible. At the head of a platoon is a commander in the officer rank - junior lieutenant, lieutenant or senior lieutenant. On average, the number of platoon personnel ranges from 9 to 45 people. Usually in all branches of the army the name is the same - a platoon. Usually a platoon is part of a company, but can exist independently.

Company

Several platoons make up company. In addition, a company may include several independent units not included in any of the platoons. For example, in a motorized rifle company there are three motorized rifle platoons, a machine gun compartment, and an anti-tank compartment. Usually a company consists of 2-4 platoons, sometimes of a larger number of platoons. A company is the smallest formation with tactical significance, i.e. formation capable of independently performing small tactical tasks on the battlefield. Company commander captain. On average, the number of companies can be from 18 to 200 people. Motorized rifle companies are usually around 130-150 people, tank companies 30-35 people. Usually a company is part of the battalion, but often the existence of companies as independent formations. In artillery, the formation of this type is called the battery, in the cavalry squadron.

Battalion consists of several companies (usually 2-4) and several platoons not included in any of the companies. The battalion is one of the main tactical units. The battalion, like the company, platoon, squad, is named after its type of troops (tank, mechanized infantry, engineer-sapper, communications). But the battalion already includes the formation of other weapons. For example, in a motorized rifle battalion, in addition to motorized rifle companies, there is a mortar battery, a platoon of material support, a platoon of communications. Commander of the battalion lieutenant colonel. The battalion already has its headquarters. Usually, on average, a battalion, depending on the type of troops, can number from 250 to 950 people. However, there are battalions of about 100 people. In artillery, the formation of this type is called the division.

Regiment

Regiment - This is the main tactical formation and completely autonomous in the economic sense of the formation. The regiment is commanded by the colonel. Although the regiments are named for the combat arms (tank, motorized rifle, communications, pontoon-bridge, etc.), but in fact it is a formation consisting of units of many military branches, and the name is given according to the prevailing military branch. For example, in a motorized rifle regiment, two or three motorized rifle battalions, one tank battalion, one artillery battalion (read the battalion), one anti-aircraft missile battalion, reconnaissance company, civil engineering company, communications company, anti-tank battery, chemical protection platoon , repair company, material support company, orchestra, medical center. The number of personnel of the regiment from 900 to 2000 people.

Brigade

Like a regiment, team is the main tactical formation. Actually, the brigade occupies an intermediate position between the regiment and the division. The structure of the brigade is most often the same as the regiment, but the battalions and other units in the brigade are much larger. So in the motorized rifle brigade of motorized rifle and tank battalions, one and a half to two times more than in the regiment. The brigade can also consist of two regiments, plus battalions and auxiliary companies. On average, the team from 2 to 8 thousand people. The brigade commander, as well as the regiment, is the colonel.

Division

Division - The main operational-tactical formation. As well as the regiment is named after the predominant branch of troops in it. However, the predominance of one kind or another of the troops is much smaller than in the regiment. The motorized rifle and tank divisions are identical in structure with the only difference being that in a motorized rifle division there are two or three motorized rifle regiments and one armored division, and in a tank division, on the contrary, two or three armored regiments are one and a motorized rifle one. In addition to these main regiments, the division has one or two artillery regiments, one anti-aircraft missile regiment, a jet division, a missile division, a helicopter squadron, an engineer and combat battalion, a communications battalion, an automobile battalion, an reconnaissance battalion, an electronic warfare battalion, a material support battalion, and repair -remediation battalion, health battalion, chemical defense company and several different auxiliary companies and platoons. The divisions can be tank, motorized rifle, artillery, airborne, missile and aviation. In other types of troops, as a rule, the highest formation is a regiment or brigade. On average, 12-24 thousand people are in the division. Division commander major general.

Housing

As a brigade is an intermediate formation between a regiment and a division, so body is an intermediate formation between a division and an army. The corps is a combined-arms formation, i.e., it is usually devoid of the attribute of one kind of troops, although there may also be tank or artillery corps, i.e. corps with the complete predominance of tank or artillery divisions in them. The combined arms corps is commonly referred to as the “army corps”. A single housing structure does not exist. Each time, the corps is formed on the basis of a specific military or military-political situation, and may consist of two or three divisions and a different number of formations of other military branches. Typically, a corps is created where it is not practical to create an army. It is impossible to talk about the structure and size of the corps, because as many corps existed or existed, so many of their structures existed. Corps commander lieutenant general.

Army

Army - This is a large military formation of operational designation. The army includes divisions, regiments, battalions of all military branches. Usually armies are no longer subdivided by military branch, although tank armies may exist where tank divisions predominate. An army may also contain one or more corps. It is impossible to talk about the structure and size of the army, because as many armies exist or existed, so many of their structures existed. A soldier at the head of an army is no longer referred to as a “commander”, but “an army commander”. Usually the full-time rank of army commander is Colonel General. In peacetime, armies as military units are rarely organized. Usually divisions, regiments, battalions are directly included in the district.

Front

Front (district) - This is the highest military formation of the strategic type. Larger formations do not exist. The name "front" is used only in wartime for a formation conducting hostilities. For such formations in peacetime, or located in the rear, the name "district" (military district) is used. The front includes several armies, corps, divisions, regiments, battalions of all military branches. The composition and strength of the front may be different. Fronts are never divided by types of troops (i.e., there can be no tank front, artillery front, etc.). At the head of the front (district) is the commander of the front (district) with the rank of army general.

Military art in Russia, as well as throughout the world, is divided into three levels:

• Tactics (the art of fighting). The detachment, platoon, company, battalion, regiment solve tactical tasks, that is, they are fighting.
• Operational art (the art of battles, battles). The division, corps, army solve operational tasks, that is, they are fighting.
• Strategy (the art of war as a whole). The front solves both operational and strategic tasks, that is, it conducts major battles, as a result of which the strategic situation changes and the outcome of the war can be decided.

The number of soldiers in various military units may be of interest to people who are fond of the military theme, as well as to a simple layman with a wide range of interests. It will not be superfluous to possess such information for the purposes of self-education, because it is knowledge in various fields that form the modern erudite person. The number of people in the company and other army units will be discussed below.

A company, a platoon, a battalion, a regiment, a division — all these are military units, which are characterized by a certain number of people. The number of soldiers in each of the units is determined by military needs and is strictly fixed. For the armies of different countries, such data can be different, as well as when forming special forces units.

The number of people in military units

On average, the number of companies can be from 45 to 360 people, motorized rifle companies usually have about 130-150 people, tank companies 30-35 people

Consider how many people are in military units:

• How many people are in the department? Usually it includes 5-10 people. The commander of the unit is the commander. Most often, this position is a sergeant, because the chest (the abbreviation for the phrase "squad leader") is most often a junior sergeant or sergeant.
• How many people are in the platoon? Usually it has 3-6 branches. The average number of people is from 15 to 60. The main in the platoon is the platoon commander, and this position is an officer. Thus, the maximum commander - captain, the minimum - lieutenant can act as a commander.
• How many people are in the company? Typically, a company has 45-360 people, that is, from 3 to 6 platoons. At the head of the company is the commander. This position is major. In fact, the captain or senior lieutenant is most often appointed to command a company.

Note. In army circles, a company commander is called a company commander.

• How many people are in the battalion? In addition to 3 or 4 companies, this unit may include headquarters and individual specialists, such as snipers, signalman, gunsmith, etc. In some cases, the battalion may have its own mortar platoon, tank destroyers and air defense. As a rule, this unit includes up to 500 people. The minimum number of soldiers in a battalion is 145. The battalion commander or, in short, the battalion commander commands this unit.

Initially, lieutenant colonels became kombats. However, today, provided there is a shortage of personnel, the captain or major, who will be a lieutenant colonel in the near future, may act as a commander.

On average, 5,000 to 22,000 personnel in a division

• How many people are in the regiment? The regiment combines from 3 to 6 battalions and can include up to 2500 people, and sometimes more. In addition to the rank and file of soldiers, a regiment may assume the presence of air defense, anti-tank battalion, regimental artillery and headquarters. A colonel is appointed as a regiment commander. This position may also be occupied by a lieutenant colonel.
• How many people are in the brigade? This unit combines several battalions, sometimes up to three regiments. The number of people in the brigade should not exceed 4000. The commander is the colonel, who is most often called the brigade commander.
• How many people are in the division? Several regiments, including tank and artillery. Sometimes the rear service and aviation are added to their number. The commander of the division is a major general or colonel. These units can have a different number of soldiers, ranging from 5,000 to 22,000.
• How many people are in the corps? The corps combines several divisions with a total number of soldiers up to 100,000 people. Major General is acting as commander of the corps.
• How many people are in the army? This unit may contain up to 10 divisions of troops of various kinds, repair shops and rear units. The size of the army can vary significantly, reaching 1 million people. The commander of this unit is a lieutenant general or major general.
• Front. In peacetime, it is a military district. In this case, it is rather difficult to name the approximate number of soldiers. The numbers vary depending on the military doctrine, region, political situation, etc.

The front is a self-sufficient structure, which includes storage facilities, reserves, training units, etc. The territory of the front may have its own military school. This unit is commanded by an army general or lieutenant general, who is the front commander.

The composition of the front can vary significantly depending on what tasks were set and what the situation in a particular region is. Most often, the front includes the following units:

• control;
• 5 or 6 armies;
• 1-2 missile armies;
• tank army (maybe two);
• air defense army;
• air force;
• separate units, including special troops and troops of various kinds;
• units, formations and institutions of the operational rear.

To strengthen the front, units and formations of other types of armed forces can be used. It is possible to join the reserve unit of the Supreme High Command to this unit. In this case, the number of soldiers increases significantly.

Other useful tactical terms

Detachment, platoon, company, battalion - all of them are united by one word "division"

Starting to talk about the number of people in military units, you should consider several terms, which are also called military units.

The rules regarding the creation of units in the armies of the Russian Federation may depend on the characteristics of a particular region. For example, in the presence of a particularly dangerous situation, the number of people in a squad can be increased. Also, if necessary, it is possible to add special forces to the unit, which are necessary for the quick resolution of a particular situation.

In addition to the above terms, there are others that are also used in the modern army and relate to this topic. Such knowledge will also be useful to a person interested in military terminology. Let's consider them in more detail:

• Subdivision. This term refers to all military units that are part of the unit. A company, platoon, battalion or squad are all units with different composition. Thus, the military unit is divided into units.
• Part. We are talking about the main unit of the Armed Forces. This term most often implies a brigade and regiment. External signs of the unit are the presence of its own military economy, office work, bank account, telegraph and postal address, official seal, open and closed combined arms numbers, as well as the commander’s right to give orders in writing. Thus, the part is characterized by the presence of a certain autonomy.

Military and military units are not at all the same thing. For example, if we are talking about a military unit, then we are talking about a general designation. But when it comes to a specific brigade or regiment, the term “military unit” will be correct. As a rule, after that her number is mentioned. For example, military unit 45678. You can use the reduction - in military unit 45678.

• Union. This term refers to a unit that includes an army, corps, front, army group. The headquarters of the association is a part to which different units and units are subject.
• Compound. Only a division is suitable for this term, since the word itself implies a combination of parts. The division headquarters has the status of the unit to which the regiments are subordinate. All of this together is a division. But in some cases, the status of the compound may be assigned to the brigade, for example, if it includes separate companies and battalions, each of which is assigned the status of a unit.

All the grouping and specific concepts used in the modern military hierarchy of the ground forces have been described above. The fleet and aviation have their own military formations, different from those described above. However, the basic terms remain unchanged. Thus, there is nothing complicated, and anyone can understand the features of the army hierarchy.

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Branch

In the Soviet and Russian army, a detachment is the smallest military unit with a full-time commander. The department is commanded by a junior sergeant or sergeant. Usually in the motorized rifle department 9-13 people. In the departments of other branches of the armed forces, the number of personnel in the department is from 3 to 15 people. In some military branches, the branch is called differently. In artillery - crew, in tank troops - crew.

Platoon

Several squads make up the platoon. Usually in a platoon from 2 to 4 branches, but a larger number is possible. At the head of a platoon is a commander in an officer rank. In the Soviet and Russian army this is ml. lieutenant, lieutenant or Art. lieutenant. On average, the number of platoon personnel ranges from 9 to 45 people. Usually in all branches of the army the name is the same - a platoon. Usually a platoon is part of a company, but can exist independently.

Company

Several platoons make up the company. In addition, a company may include several independent units not included in any of the platoons. For example, in a motorized rifle company there are three motorized rifle platoons, a machine gun compartment, and an anti-tank compartment. Usually a company consists of 2-4 platoons, sometimes of a larger number of platoons. A company is the smallest formation of tactical importance, that is, a formation capable of independently carrying out small tactical tasks on the battlefield. Company commander captain. On average, the number of companies can be from 18 to 200 people. Motorized rifle companies are usually around 130-150 people, tank companies 30-35 people. Usually a company is part of the battalion, but often the existence of companies as independent formations. In artillery, the formation of this type is called the battery, in the cavalry squadron.

Battalion

It consists of several companies (usually 2-4) and several platoons that are not included in any of the companies. The battalion is one of the main tactical units. The battalion, like the company, platoon, squad, is named after its type of troops (tank, mechanized infantry, engineer-sapper, communications). But the battalion already includes the formation of other weapons. For example, in a motorized rifle battalion, in addition to motorized rifle companies, there is a mortar battery, a platoon of material support, a platoon of communications. Commander of the battalion lieutenant colonel. The battalion already has its headquarters. Usually, on average, a battalion, depending on the type of troops, can number from 250 to 950 people. However, there are battalions of about 100 people. In artillery, the formation of this type is called the division.

Regiment

In the Soviet and Russian army, this is the main tactical formation and a formation that is completely autonomous in the economic sense. The regiment is commanded by the colonel. Although the regiments are named according to the branches of the army, in fact this is a formation consisting of units of many branches of the armed forces, and the name is given according to the predominant branch of the troops. The number of personnel of the regiment from 900 to 2000 people.

Brigade

As well as the regiment is the main tactical formation. Actually, the brigade occupies an intermediate position between the regiment and the division. A brigade can also consist of two regiments, plus battalions and auxiliary companies. On average, the team from 2 to 8 thousand people. The brigade commander, as well as the regiment, is the colonel.

Division

The main operational-tactical formation. As well as the regiment is named after the predominant branch of troops in it. However, the predominance of one kind or another of the troops is much smaller than in the regiment. On average, 12-24 thousand people are in the division. Division commander major general.

Housing

Just as a brigade is an intermediate formation between a regiment and a division, a corps is an intermediate formation between a division and an army. The corps is already a combined arms formation, that is, it is usually devoid of the characteristic of one kind of troops. It is impossible to talk about the structure and size of the corps, because as many corps existed or existed, so many of their structures existed. Corps commander lieutenant general.

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The hierarchy of military units

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In literature, military documents, in mass propaganda media, in conversations, in official documents devoted to military issues, the terms are constantly found - a unit, regiment, unit, military unit, company, battalion, army, etc. For military people, everything is clear, simple and definitely. They immediately understand what is at stake, what number of soldiers these names are hiding under them, what may be a particular formation on the battlefield. For civilians, all these names say little. Very often they get confused in these terms. Moreover, while in civilian structures a “department” often means a large part of a company or a factory, in the army the “department” is the smallest formation of several people. And vice versa, the “brigade” at the plant is only a few dozen people or even a few people, and in the army the brigade is a large military formation numbering several thousand people. Here is so that civilians can navigate the military hierarchy and this article is written.

To understand the terms of the general, grouping types of formations - division, part, connection, association, we will first understand the specific names.

Branch.In the Soviet and Russian army, a detachment is the smallest military unit with a full-time commander. The department is commanded by a junior sergeant or sergeant. Usually in the motorized rifle department 9-13 people. In the departments of other branches of the armed forces, the number of personnel in the department is from 3 to 15 people. In some military branches, the branch is called differently. In artillery - crew, in tank troops - crew. In some other armies, detachment is not the smallest formation. For example, in the US Army, the smallest formation is a group, and the separation consists of two groups. But basically, in most armies, detachment is the smallest formation. Usually a squad is part of a platoon, but can exist outside of a platoon. For example, the reconnaissance and diving department of the engineering battalion is not included in any of the platoon of the battalion, but is directly subordinate to the chief of staff of the battalion.

Platoon. Several squads make up the platoon. Usually in a platoon from 2 to 4 branches, but a larger number is possible. At the head of a platoon is a commander in an officer rank. In the Soviet and Russian Army, this is a lieutenant, lieutenant or senior lieutenant. On average, the number of platoon personnel ranges from 9 to 45 people. Usually in all branches of the army the name is the same - a platoon. Usually a platoon is part of a company, but can exist independently.

Company. Several platoons make up the company. In addition, a company may include several independent units not included in any of the platoons. For example, in a motorized rifle company there are three motorized rifle platoons, a machine gun compartment, and an anti-tank compartment. Usually a company consists of 2-4 platoons, sometimes of a larger number of platoons. A company is the smallest formation of tactical importance, i.e. formation capable of independently performing small tactical tasks on the battlefield. The company commander is captain. On average, the number of companies can be from 18 to 200 people. Motorized rifle companies are usually around 130-150 people, tank companies 30-35 people. Usually a company is part of the battalion, but often the existence of companies as independent formations. In artillery, the formation of this type is called the battery, in the cavalry squadron.

Battalion. It consists of several companies (usually 2-4) and several platoons that are not included in any of the companies. The battalion is one of the main tactical units. The battalion, like the company, platoon, squad, is named after its type of troops (tank, mechanized infantry, engineer-sapper, communications). But the battalion already includes the formation of other weapons. For example, in a motorized rifle battalion, in addition to motorized rifle companies, there is a mortar battery, a platoon of material support, a platoon of communications. Commander of the battalion lieutenant colonel. The battalion already has its headquarters. Usually, on average, a battalion, depending on the type of troops, can number from 250 to 950 people. However, there are battle numbers of about 100 people. In artillery, the formation of this type is called the division.

Note1: The name of the formation is squad, platoon, company, etc. it does not depend on the number of personnel, but on the type of troops and those tactical tasks that are assigned to the formation of this type. Hence, such a spread in the number of personnel in formations having the same name.

Regiment. In the Soviet and Russian army, this is the main (I would say - key) tactical formation and a formation that is completely autonomous in the economic sense. The regiment is commanded by the colonel. Although the regiments are named according to the combat arms (tank, motorized rifle, communications, pontoon-bridge, etc.), but in fact it is a formation consisting of units of many military branches, and the name is given by the prevailing military branch. For example, in a motorized rifle regiment, two or three motorized rifle battalions, one tank battalion, one artillery battalion (read the battalion), one anti-aircraft missile battalion, a reconnaissance company, an engineer-sapper company, a communications company, an anti-tank battery, a chemical defense platoon, a repair company, material support company, orchestra, medical center. The number of personnel of the regiment from 900 to 2000 people.

The brigade. As well as the regiment is the main tactical formation. Actually, the brigade occupies an intermediate position between the regiment and the division. The structure of the brigade is most often the same as the regiment, however, the battalions and other units in the brigade are much larger. So in the motorized rifle brigade of motorized rifle and tank battalions, one and a half to two times more than in the regiment. The brigade can also consist of two regiments, plus battalions and auxiliary companies. The average brigade is from 2 to 8 thousand people. The commander of the brigade, as well as in the regiment, is a colonel.

Division. The main operational-tactical formation. As well as the regiment is named after the predominant branch of troops in it. However, the predominance of one kind or another of the troops is much smaller than in the regiment. The motorized rifle and tank divisions are identical in structure with the only difference being that in the motorized rifle division there are two or three motorized rifle regiments and one armored division, and in the armored division, on the contrary, two or three armored regiments are one and the motorized rifle division. In addition to these main regiments, the division has one or two artillery regiments, one anti-aircraft missile regiment, a jet division, a missile division, a helicopter squadron, an engineer and combat battalion, a communications battalion, an automobile battalion, an reconnaissance battalion, an electronic warfare battalion, and a material support battalion. repair and restoration battalion, health battalion, chemical defense company and several different auxiliary companies and platoons. In the modern Russian Army, there are divisions or may be armored, motorized rifle, artillery, airborne, missile and aviation. In other types of troops, as a rule, the highest formation is a regiment or brigade. On average, 12-24 thousand people are in the division. Division commander major general.

Body. Just as a brigade is an intermediate formation between a regiment and a division, a corps is an intermediate formation between a division and an army. The corps is already a combined arms formation, i.e. usually it is devoid of the sign of one kind of troops, although there may also be tank or artillery corps, i.e. Corps with the full predominance of tank or artillery divisions in them. The combined arms corps is commonly referred to as the "army corps." A single housing structure does not exist. Each time, the corps is formed on the basis of a specific military or military-political situation and may consist of two or three divisions and a different number of formations of other military branches. Typically, a corps is created where it is not practical to create an army. In peacetime, there were literally three to five corps in the Soviet Army. During World War II, corps were usually created either for an offensive in a secondary direction, an offensive in a zone where it is impossible to deploy an army, or vice versa, to concentrate forces in the main direction (tank corps). Very often then the corps existed in a matter of weeks or months and disbanded upon completion of the task. It is impossible to talk about the structure and size of the corps, because as many corps existed or existed, so many of their structures existed. Corps commander lieutenant general.

Army. This word is used in three basic meanings: 1. Army - the armed forces of the state as a whole; 2.Armiya - ground forces of the armed forces of the state (in contrast to the fleet and military aviation); 3. The army is a military formation. Here we are talking about the army as a military formation. The army is a large military formation of operational designation. The army includes divisions, regiments, battalions of all military branches. Usually armies are no longer subdivided by military branch, although tank armies may exist where tank divisions predominate. An army may also contain one or more corps. It is impossible to talk about the structure and size of the army, because as many armies exist or existed, so many of their structures existed. The soldier at the head of the army is no longer referred to as the “commander”, but the “commander of the army”. Usually the full-time rank of army commander is Colonel General. In peacetime, armies as military units are rarely organized. Usually divisions, regiments, battalions are directly included in the district.

Front (district). This is the highest military formation of the strategic type. Larger formations do not exist. The designation "front" is used only in wartime for a formation conducting hostilities. For such formations in peacetime, or located in the rear, the name "district" (military district) is used. The front includes several armies, corps, divisions, regiments, battalions of all military branches. The composition and strength of the front may be different. Fronts are never divided by types of troops (that is, there can be no tank front, artillery front, etc.). At the head of the front (district) is the commander of the front (district) with the rank of army general.

Note 2: Above the text there are the concepts of "tactical formation", "operational - tactical formation", "strategic ..", etc. These terms indicate the range of tasks solved by this formation in the light of military art. Military art is divided into three levels:
1. Tactics (the art of warfare). The squad, platoon, company, battalion, regiment solve tactical tasks, i.e. are fighting.
2. Operational art (the art of battles, battles). Division, corps, army solve operational problems, i.e. are fighting.
3. Strategy (the art of warfare in general). The front solves both operational and strategic tasks, i.e. conducts major battles, as a result of which the strategic situation changes and the outcome of the war can be decided.

There is also such a name as "group of troops". In wartime, this is the name of military units that solve operational tasks inherent in the front, but operating in a narrower sector or secondary direction and, accordingly, are much smaller and weaker than such a formation as the front, but stronger than the army. In peacetime, so-called in the Soviet Army associations of formations deployed abroad (the Group of Soviet Forces in Germany, the Central Group of Forces, the Northern Group of Forces, the Southern Group of Forces). In Germany, this group of forces included several armies and divisions. In Czechoslovakia, the Central Group of Forces consisted of five divisions, three of which were combined into a corps. In Poland, the military group consisted of two divisions, and in Hungary of three divisions.

In literature, in military documents, such names as "command" and "squad". The term “team” is now obsolete. It was used to designate the formations of special troops (sappers, signalmen, reconnaissance, etc.) that are part of the military forces. Usually, in terms of numbers and combat missions, there is something in between a platoon and a company. The term "detachment" was used to designate such formations according to tasks and strength as the average between a company and a battalion. Occasionally, as a designation of a constantly existing formation, it is used now. For example, a drilling unit is an engineering group designed to drill wells for water production in areas where surface water sources are not available. The term "detachment" is also used to designate temporarily for the period of battle an organized group of units (advanced detachment, bypassing detachment, cover detachment).

Above the text, I deliberately did not use concepts - subdivision, part, connection, unification, replacing these words with the faceless “formation”. I did this so as not to cause confusion. Now that we have figured out the specific names, we can move on to unifying, grouping names.

Subdivision.This word designates all military formations that are part of the unit. A detachment, a platoon, a company, a battalion - all of them are united in one word "division". The word comes from the concept of division, divide. Those. part is divided into units.

Part. This is the basic unit of the armed forces. The term "unit" most often refers to a regiment and brigade. External signs of the unit are: the availability of their own office work, military facilities, bank account, postal and telegraphic addresses, their own official stamp, the commander’s right to give written orders, open (44 training tank division) and closed (military unit 08728) combined arms numbers. That is, the part has sufficient autonomy. Having a Battle Banner is optional for a part. In addition to the regiment and brigade, the divisions headquarters, corps headquarters, army headquarters, district headquarters, as well as other military organizations (voentorg, army hospital, garrison clinic, district food warehouse, district song and dance ensemble, officers garrison house, garrison factory services, central school of junior socialists, military school, military institute, etc.). In some cases, the status of a unit with all its external features may have formations, which we attributed to units above. Units can be a battalion, company, or even occasionally a platoon. Such formations are not included in the composition of regiments or brigades, and directly as an independent military unit on the rights of a regiment or brigade can be part of both a division and a corps, army, front (district) and even directly report to the General Staff. Such groups also have their own indoor and outdoor rooms. For example, 650 is a separate ferry and airborne battalion, 1257 is a separate communications company, 65 is a separate platoon of electronic intelligence. A characteristic feature of such parts is the word "separate", after the numbers before the name. However, a regiment may have the word "separate" in its name. This is the case if the regiment is not part of the division, but is directly part of the army (corps, district, front). For example, 120 separate regiment of guards mortars.

Note 3: Please note that the terms military unit and military Unitmean not exactly the same thing. The term "military unit" is used as a general designation, without specificity. If we are talking about a specific regiment, brigade, etc., then the term "military unit" is used. Usually, her number is mentioned next: “military unit 74292” (but “military unit 74292” cannot be used) or, in short form, military unit 74292.

Compound. By default, only a division is suitable for this term. The word "connection" itself means - to connect the parts. The division headquarters has the status of a unit. Other units (regiments) are subordinate to this part (headquarters). That's all together and there is a division. However, in some cases, the brigade may also have the status of a compound. This happens if the brigade includes separate battalions and companies, each of which itself has the status of a unit. The headquarters of the brigade in this case, like the headquarters of the division, has the status of a unit, and battalions and companies as independent units report to the headquarters of the brigade. By the way, at the same time, battalions and companies may exist in the headquarters of the brigade (division). So at the same time, battalions and companies as units, and battalions and companies as units can be in combination.

Union. This term unites a corps, army, army group and front (district). The headquarters of the association is also a part to which various units and units are subordinate.

There are no other specific and grouping concepts in the military hierarchy. In any case, in the Ground Forces. In this article, we did not touch upon the hierarchy of military units of the aviation and navy. However, an attentive reader can now quite simply and with minor errors imagine the naval and aviation hierarchy. As far as the author knows: in aviation - a unit, a squadron, a regiment, a division, a corps, an air army. In the fleet - a ship (crew), division, brigade, division, flotilla, fleet. However, this is all inaccurate, specialists in the aviation and navy will correct me.

Literature.

1. The Combat Charter of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of the USSR (Division - brigade - regiment). Military publishing house of the Ministry of Defense of the USSR. Moscow. 1985
2. Regulations on military service officers of the Soviet Army and Navy. Order of the USSR Ministry of Defense No. 200-67.
3. Reference officer of the Soviet Army and Navy. Moscow. 1970 Military Publishing House
4. Reference officer of the Soviet Army and Navy legislation. Moscow. Military Publishing House 1976
5. Order of the USSR Ministry of Defense No. 105-77 "Regulations on the military economy of the Armed Forces of the USSR".
6. The charter of the internal service of the USSR Armed Forces. Moscow. Military Publishing House 1965
7. The textbook. Operational art. Military publishing house of the Ministry of Defense of the USSR. Moscow. 1965
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