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A chart displaying the hierarchy of United States Army operational units, from squad to field army, with each unit's typical size, structure, and the rank insignia of the commanding officer listed alongside.
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A chart displaying the hierarchy of United States Army operational units, from squad to field army, with each unit's typical size, structure, and the rank insignia of the commanding officer listed alongside.
military unit Chart depicting the average size of army operational units and the ranks of their corresponding commanding officers.

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brigade, a unit in military organization commanded by a brigadier general or colonel and composed of two or more subordinate units, such as regiments or battalions.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Michael Ray.