Question for US Army soldiers

[IronWing]

In a ground combat situation roughly how many troops does a lieutenant, captain, major, colonel, general lead?

 

[Proprioceptive]

gahh... I see this all the time. searching....

 

[theflyingpig]

LT: 1 platoon ~ 40 men
CPT: 1 company ~ 3 platoons
MAJ: usually a staff officer might be a battalion commander though.
LTC: 1 battalion ~ 3 companies
COL: 1 brigade ~ 3 battalions
Generals command divisions and higher.

 

[Proprioceptive]

For starters

1) The squad is the smallest unit, consisting of 8 to 10 Soldiers. The squad leader is an NCO.

(2) The platoon includes the platoon leader (2LT/1LT), platoon sergeant (SFC), and two or more squads.

(3) The company includes the company commander (CPT), first sergeant (1 SG) a headquarters, and two or more platoons.

(4) The battalion includes the battalion commander (LTC), his staff and headquarters, the command sergeant major (CSM) and approximately 3-5 companies.

(5) The brigade includes the brigade commander (COL), command sergeant major, a headquarters, and approximately 3-6 battalions.

(6) The division structure is the capstone element of our Army. It includes three maneuver (armor or infantry) brigades as well as several combat support and service support brigades or battalions. There are currently 10 active divisions, each commanded by a major general (two-stars).

(7) Organizations higher than the division include the Corps, Army, Major Command (MACOM), and in times of war, the Theater.

 

[Proprioceptive]

Originally posted by: theflyingpig
LT: 1 platoon ~ 40 men
CPT: 1 company ~ 3 platoons
MAJ: usually a staff officer might be a battalion commander though.
LTC: 1 battalion ~ 3 companies
COL: 1 brigade ~ 3 battalions
Generals command divisions and higher.

These are generally true... but necessity requires some alterations at times. This is particularly so in combat situations. Delegation and death can change the situation. Ultimately, your superior is your superior until he's dead.

 

[IronWing]

Thanks for the info.

 

[looker001]

In today combat world, do generals ever get out of the office?

 

[TallBill]

Originally posted by: Proprioceptive
For starters

1) The squad is the smallest unit, consisting of 8 to 10 Soldiers. The squad leader is an NCO.

(2) The platoon includes the platoon leader (2LT/1LT), platoon sergeant (SFC), and two or more squads.

(3) The company includes the company commander (CPT), first sergeant (1 SG) a headquarters, and two or more platoons.

(4) The battalion includes the battalion commander (LTC), his staff and headquarters, the command sergeant major (CSM) and approximately 3-5 companies.

(5) The brigade includes the brigade commander (COL), command sergeant major, a headquarters, and approximately 3-6 battalions.

(6) The division structure is the capstone element of our Army. It includes three maneuver (armor or infantry) brigades as well as several combat support and service support brigades or battalions. There are currently 10 active divisions, each commanded by a major general (two-stars).

(7) Organizations higher than the division include the Corps, Army, Major Command (MACOM), and in times of war, the Theater.

Yup, forgot the team leader though 😉