combat unit

A combat unit is a military unit specifically organized, equipped, and trained for engaging in combat. Military units, in general, are groups within a larger military organization that have a defined size and a specific role, either for combat or support.12

The structure of military units has evolved over centuries, with modern armies retaining basic units like companies, battalions, brigades, and divisions. The smallest army unit is typically a squad, composed of 7 to 14 soldiers. These squads form platoons, which then combine to create companies. Multiple companies make up a battalion, and several battalions form a brigade. Brigades are the smallest units that integrate various combat and support elements. Finally, divisions, composed of two or more brigades, are equipped for independent military operations. In some contexts, a "combat command" can refer to a major tactical unit within an armored division, comprising a headquarters and various attached units.23