Army Units Explained 

Probably a battalion because it has a decent number of troops and will be easier commanded due to higher flexibility and I will probably be there in person maybe and I play Warhammer (if you know that that is it will make more sense ) and I have fielded about that many troops once or twice but it's nothing compared to those who have actually lead that in person and I honour them

Probably a brigade. Moves better than a division and can hold its own.

this is going to resemble sex . . . it's not the size, it's the personalities, whether on top or below. Having a division CG who was a mustang = enlisted man in WWII pull up in a jeep and 1st Q: asked a Bn CO when was the last time your troops had a hot meal? Then there's a brigade CO after 2 weeks in the field w 1week off before another two weeks awayfrom wife & kids says Ill be by Sat 08:30 to inspect Eq, expect mud and dust washed off. or you can have Mormon XO who frowns on drinking and is a rat fink to above Br CO. a lot of alcohol consumed while also a lot of PTSD group therapy going on w Viet vets. No the Eq didn't get t washed off, if a promotion got polished was by XO. Father's best friend #1 on list for promotion to Br Genl, a good indicator your headed for 3 or 4 stars. From there on up 2 of every 3 tours = Pentagon. Screw that, I'm outta here, I just want to be w troops, wearing fatigues and not some monkey suit. Ppl

@@phinehasjacob9122 and a nice mix, 2 Bns of mechanized infantry + 1 Bn of Armor or vice versa. Along w a Bn of artillery in support, combined arms tactics. That's a challenge, a true test of I am more than one dimensional, more than just excellent infantry or armor officer at O-5.

I have lead a section and a fireteam before but I'm looking up to leading a platoon.

in ww2 its five like the tiger H1 and tiger E or the shermans like the m4a1 m4a2 m4a1(76w) m4a2(76w) m4 100mm m4a2e8 and m4a3e8 they have 5 but the tiger H1 and E is the same but people can differentiate they have all of the have 5 but modern tanks is 3-4 but the H1 and E difference is the frontal turret armour the left one in H1 is vertical and has an armour of 100mm in E its horizontal and has 150mm or the engine part H1 has worse engine or the circle things on the back (I FORGOT SOWWY) and the E wich is more "PLANE" and the cuppola that E has sloper than H1 and E has better smoke placement than H1 and E has zimmerit and H1 did not so E is more superior than H1

Mf every tank has a gunner and a driver and 2 others.

The "number of subordinate units" is really the more reliable indicator of size rather than the "total number of soldiers" - it's always a pyramid built on the 3-to-7-rule as the possible _span of command_ Same goes for fire fighting: Two firefighters are a squad, so all squads on one rig are a "section", all rigs in one station (or area) are a "platoon" and multiple platoons built up "battalion" commands. And that structure doesn't change weather it's a 2-man-ambulance or a 7-crew-rescue.

Small potatoes, I wanna be Generalismo, Dictator and teach barbarians lessons!

@@QemeHmultiple platoons build a company, then multiple companies build a battalion

Very well explained Crusty, thanks for sharing!

this is the U.S. Marine standard.

Very easy to remember.

3+HQ works, there some of symmetry / balance. when the Army transitioned to 3 + HQ greater effectiveness followed. believe 3+HQ to be after WWII / Korea where they. used regimental combat teams. Even DivArty w 4 Bns works the math, 3 x 155s + 1 Bn of 8 inch long range guns. a Bn of 155s support a brigade, along w battery of 8 in. 3 batteries of Arty to a Bn that supports a brigade of 3 Bns w HQ battery attached to Brigade HQ. 3 brigades to a division. Signal Bn, Engineers, MPs probably also followed breakdown of 1 company per brigade w HQ at division level. it used to be warrant officers were technicians, not in actual command of troops. Guess w growth of tech that is blurred. There were gobs of WO in Nam as helicopter pilots.

At schofield barracks in Hawaii each battalion had their own set of barracks, 4 buildings arranged in a square with a parade ground in the center, and they were known as "quads". I believe that each building was for each of the 3 operational companies and the battalion HQ company. I lived across the street from one in the wooden field officers quarters. My father commanded the S&T battalion. His quad was all the way down at the end near where the division commander and other general's quarters were.

And every single one of you got dealt with accordingly by the Vietnamese.

@@Sir-Kay not sure what you mean?

​@@jimgaul67 dudes an anti-american hippy I think

Thanks TheGreatScot 45, very interesting!

What is the exact task of system operator in USMC? Does a fire team led by him/her take different type of missions when it's compared to traditional fire teams? A korean army/marines infantry squad with 8~12 men still normally have only 2 fire teams led by squad leader and vice squad leader. (Mech infantry units may have smaller squad). Never heard of such a interesting position.

SSO is for newer tech changes. Maybe drones, maybe radios, may other tech and intel. Maybe all of that. An old radio operator just had to carry and tune in. Now stuff beeds specialization. ​@@FDC9529C

SO is more tech. Drones, different computer systems,etc. Ukraine shows how important this is, just don’t want random joes doing that.

Did you know of either of the Ordways? Ski Ordway served during your time, maybe also his Bro Butch, there was never not one or the other between '66-71. They were O-5s. Ski somewhat of a legend whether combat or running a 10k after a hard night of drinking. Ski's Bn CO KIA, so as XO takes over, supposed to be temporary. The division CG goes back and forth w Pentagon for months w 'you can't have a Major running a Bn' vs 'he's the the best Bn CO I've got' the 10k, after Ski hosted one of parties known for, gets passed early by younger w a snide remark. @ 8k Ski passes him w 'see you at finish'. Another way, Ski retired to Colorado, imagine that :) he and wife had open door policy, knock and find a place to rack, better PTSD than VA. their Dad got hosed twice = WWII & Korea by ambitious types. The CG in WWII wanted to be a Corp CO, well he's got 3 divisions already, 1 in cemetery, 1 in hospital, 1 in field. The CG in Korea told regimental CO I want you to split two Bns to attack pass. I advise against sir, that's a direct order. Who got blamed for failure? Their sister's husband one of 1st killed in Nam. The two sons both had every reason to say no, not for me, I'm outta here. And stuck it out. And then later both did tell the Army or bureaucracy eff you, I'm out of here. Butch was #1 on list to be promoted to BG, a likely indicator of 3+ stars on your bars. and it's not like some gravy train awaiting him, never went to work for a defense contractor. Their gr gr Grandpa was 1st Sgt on Lewis & Clark expedition, where one of the two went Cuckoo Larue mid winter. Once you get past your resentment of authority and officers of . . . the two Ordway Bros true, intriguing what motivated them and what didn't, what they said yes to, and what no. Ski's real name as given = Godwin III, Butch = Roderic, aka Ric. Godwin II the Dad who got hosed twice.

71, 74. div mp squads were diferent. plt went to the bgde. 2nd plt, 2nd bdge. 10 m151 a1s, flip o matic. if you cant drive. 25 troops plus admin, 1lt, ssg . 1 pig gunner, was my pleasure. happiness is a belt fed weapon.

And he managed to fit them all in one shot! Very nice. (j/k luv kiwis)

Shame we don't wear the lemon squeeze hats much anymore

Thanks David glad you liked it, great ideas for some future videos!

Why bother with the AirFarce? They are hardly military and screw up more than any other branch of service. The worst mistake ever was to lose the great Army Air Corp and create the chair force. The Army Air Corp was comprised by true fighting men that were smart enough to learn to fly also. The Air Force gets medals for doing things at 2,000 and usually higher altitudes. What soldier, Army or Marine would earn a medal for fighting an enemy from so far away? All Air Force assets should be divided amongst the 3 fighting branches and use a few assets to continue the Military Air Command (MAC).

@@TheAlvoss Wow! What disrespect for the United States Air Force! Even IF they were limited to logistics, which they are not, that alone would contribute largely to make victory possible. Remember, amateurs talk strategy, professionals talk logistics. ALL of our military branches have their place in our military! Tree top observers simply don't have the big picture in mind.

@@TheAlvoss Wow, inter-service rivalry much? That said, I heard AF physical standards are the lowest amongst the services if you're not a pilot.

@@ef3001 That is true. I've never met an AirFarce guy that earned my respect. Not true of Marines or Army. Even the Coast Guard has been doing a great job with drug interdiction. I would rather be on my own in another combat situation than have 100 AirFarce clowns helping me. Thanks

No problem Roger glad you liked it!

I still don’t know. Seems the terms are so indefinite that no meaningful conclusion can be drawn on how many individuals comprise it.

“Snuggles” why is the iron cross of the Nazi regime your avatar? Why do you think this misinformation video is fantastic?

No problems at all Tough Doge, thanks for watching!

Great list! Army Group & Combat Commands ceased being formations of the U.S. Army after WWII. Field Army's were utilized until the early 2000s. Today, they are known as Army Service Component Commands.

We had Honest John (a high-ranking liar)

The Key point you raise that in WW1 it was a pre set number at Section level moving upwards. Mechanisation has impacted on seat availability, as you have pointed out, but also the expansion/variety of support weapons a Fire Team or Higher can carry. This is an Infantry review as David Finch has pointed out.

@@trevorhart545 True. I missed that distinction. Thanks Trevor.

Correct. I was squad leader using M113 (I know, long ago), we were 6 men squad; one machine gun and 5 assault rifle men…. Sardinia granadeers

​@offroadguy7772Not as much as Russia is? Last count 5 Russian to 1 Ukrainian.

Thx BTW i know the nazi wehrmacht ranks not the SS or the SA

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That was the 1980s standard. Mechanisation creating vehicles with varying accommodation has changed the structure as has both support weapons and objective/mission. The importance of the NCO is paramount for this flexibility.

Not every unit is made up of the next smaller unit. In the US Army, for example, a platoon is made up of squads, the intermediate-sized section is skipped. Similarly, regiments contain battalions, but brigades are also made up of battalions, rather than brigades being made up of regiments that were made up of battalions. Back in the 1860s, brigades contained regiments and regiments contained companies, and battalions were skipped. You don't mention troop in the video, but your thumbnail equates troop to platoon. Usually, troop is reserved for company-sized cavalry units. Just as squadron is reserved for battalion-sized cavalry units. Company-sized artillery units are called batteries, and their subunits are gun crews.

at the officer level you are rotated in and out of assignments, from command to staff at HQ level. The military knows what works and does for that reason. at Bn level an O-5, Lt Col will have two O-4s underneath underneath and 6 O-3s 3 company COs, 3 staff, S-1, S-2, S-4. The 0-4s, Majors will rotate from S-3, plans & operations to XO, executive officer, if CO KIA XO takes over. interspersed w 3+ years of one year classes, officer basic training in your branch ( infantry, armor, artillery, etc ) then advanced. a major headed for promotion will attend Cmd & Genl staff college, followed by a tour in the Pentagon. and then if O-5 potential offered the oppty to obtain masters degree at a University and later also attend one of many war colleges incl ICAF, Industrial College of Armed Forces. Right next door to NWC, future strategists, hold seminars w distinguished speakers every Wednesday along w State Dept incl CIA, FBI & Treasury personnel. Almost every Colonel, O-6, has had 5+ x year schooling above college plus 2 x Pentagon assignments. Besides actual combat. and then we've got a mix of people besides Academy grads; Genl Miley fr Princeton, Powell ROTC, Mattis a Marine. From all parts of the country incl cities. the System methodically gradually prepares & exposes you to increasing responsibilities, range of. And it works, have confidence in both individuals and system.

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Great idea

@Harvey Hill : It's German and usually refers to some type of unit, big or small depending on how it's phrased. I was in a NATO unit (97th Sig. Bn.), Coleman Barracks, Mannheim, Ger. back in 82/84. We spent a lot of time training with the Germans and that's the only reason I know this. I've never heard it from anyone other than a German soldier and I certainly don't think it's a NATO standard. There's plenty more in this video that I don't think is correct as well.

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My favorite unit is the regiment as well. This is one unit you do not hear much about. At one time, like back during the civil war, the regiment was the main unit in the us army. Is the us army slowly doing away with this unit organization?

@@michaelbedinger4121 The only regiment to my knowledge that's stil in service is the Rangers.

@@Thisiswhereweare1946 Thank you very much for the information. Do you have any idea why the regiment unit is slowly going out of existence?

@@michaelbedinger4121 Moslty because there's few situations in which there would be a need for a unit larger than a battalion but smaller than a brigade.

Looks British. 60% guess.

Commonwealth drill. Picture is quite blurry. But the buildings in the background do not look typical Canadian.

Definitely British Commonwealth. I would guess Aussie or Kiwi - would also have to be quite dated as well - looks like battledress and SLRs - the Australian Army transitioned to F88 in early 90s and from Battledress to Service Dress in early to mid 90s as well

Kiwi recruit course march out parade. Fairly recent as dress and weapons are current

No mate they are wearing DPM for a start, not Flecktarn. Those are Dutch marines, the guy with a green beret with his back turned is most likely a British Royal Marine.

Hopefully not the battalion I witnessed in Norway (1980) that sent out a company on attack and they got turned around and ended up attacking their battalion HQ.

@@rball690 I was in command in 2003/2004; in 1980 I was still at high school.

Turkish military is like that too. Majors command battalions mostly.

Each countries had different Numbers or rank olok at ww2 german field 3 army group front each with more than a million and also a battalion usually had 1000+