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Army Structure and Chain of Command. Terminal Learning Objective. Action: Discuss Army Structure and Chain of Command Conditions: Given a classroom environment and Soldier’s Blue Book and B2X Standards: Identify the structure of the U.S. Army, including rank positions.
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Army Structure and Chain of Command
Terminal Learning Objective Action: Discuss Army Structure and Chain of Command Conditions: Given a classroom environment and Soldier’s Blue Book and B2X Standards: Identify the structure of the U.S. Army, including rank positions
Eight Major Levels • Squad/Section • Platoon • Company/Troop/Battery • Battalion • Brigade/Group/Regiment • Division • Corps • Army
Army National Guard Divisions • 28th Infantry Division, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania • 29th Infantry Division, Fort Belvoir, Virginia • 34th Infantry Division, Saint Paul, Minnesota • 35th Infantry Division, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas • 36th Armored Division, Austin, Texas • 38th Infantry Division, Indianapolis, Indiana • 40th Infantry Division, Los Alamitos, California • 42nd Infantry Division, Troy, New York
Corps • 20,000 – 40,000 Soldiers. • Constituted by two to five Divisions. • Commanded by Lieutenant General assisted by a Command Sergeant Major. • Provides the framework for multinational operations. • The Corps provides command, control and logistical support of two to five Divisions.
Army • 50,000 + Soldiers. • Commanded by a General assisted by a Command Sergeant Major. • Army has three levels, “Theater Army”, “Field Army”, and “Army Group”. • Combines two or more Corps.
Army National Guard Mission • Dual mission including federal and state roles. • Federal Mission: • Trained Units for War and National Emergencies. • State Mission: • Prepares for Domestic Emergencies. • Commanded by State Executive (Usually Governor).
Terminal Learning Objective Action: Discuss Army Structure and Chain of Command Conditions: Given a classroom environment and Soldier’s Blue Book and B2X Standards: Identify the structure of the U.S. Army, including rank positions