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WorksheetsUS Army Structure
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Smallest US Army unit.
Squad
Platoon
Company
Fire-team
Made up of 8 soldiers. Two fire-teams.
Platoon
Squad
Battalion
Company
4-5 squads make up a
Fire-team
Company
Platoon
Battalion
The unit with 150-200 soldiers is called
Squad
Brigade
Battalion
Company
4-5 Companies make a
Platoon
Brigade
Battalion
Division
5-8 battalions make up a
Brigade
Company
Corp
Division
The most recognizable military unit in the US Army.
Company
Field Army
Division
Battalion
This unit is used mainly for historic or ceremonial purposes.
Division
Field Army
Corp
Regiment
3 brigades make up a
Division
Corp
Field Army
Battalion
Which rank is usually a non-combat slot? A "staff" officer.
Captain
Lieutenant
Lt. Colonel
Major
Commander of a Squad and/or Fire-team.
Lieutenant
Sergeant
Private
Captain
In command of a Platoon.
Lieutenant
Major
Sergeant
Captain
In command of a Company.
Lieutenant
Major
Captain
Lt. Colonel
The first commissioned officer.
Sergeant
Lieutenant
Captain
Corporat
A non-commissioned officer is what rank?
Sergeant
Corporal
Lieutenant
Specialist
Two or more Corps make up a
Battalion
Field Army
Division
Company
The commander of a Battalion is
Lieutenant
Captain
Major
Lt. Colonel
Two or more divisions make a
Field Army
Brigade
Corps
Battalion
A helicopter pilot is often referred to this technical specialist rank.
Specialist
Warrant Officer
NCO
Private
How can you become a commissioned officer?
OCS/NCO
OCS/ARVN
OCS/ROTC
OCS only
