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Glossary - U
Unit may be used as a generic term for
any military organization; in proper usage, however, it refers to an
organization smaller than a formation, generally divided into sub-units.
An infantry battalion is an example of a unit, being composed of
companies, and grouped into brigades or higher formations.
The following are
"typical" units of the various corps/services/branches:
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Infantry: battalion - a
grouping of companies.
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Armoured: regiment - a
grouping of squadrons.
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Cavalry: regiment - a
grouping of squadrons.
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Artillery: regiment
(brigade was also common before 1940) - a grouping of batteries.
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Signals: regiment - a
grouping of squadrons.
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