The Briefing Room
General Category => Military/Defense News => Topic started by: rangerrebew on January 22, 2024, 04:53:59 pm
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How many soldiers are in a platoon? The U.S. Army by the numbers
Turns out, it's not an Army of one after all.
BY JOSHUA SKOVLUND | PUBLISHED JAN 19, 2024 6:34 PM EST
The U.S. Army has been evolving since it was established in 1775. The Army started with six infantry companies and has grown to over 450,000 active duty soldiers — constantly fluctuating with the demands of foreign conflict.
How these soldiers are organized ranges from the division level — commonly staffed with 10,000 to 15,000 soldiers — down to a battle buddy team consisting of two soldiers. If you are more familiar with the U.S. Air Force or the U.S. Navy, remember that each branch structure can vary from the Army’s.
This story doesn’t cover every nuance within the Army’s structure — like squadrons — but it covers the basics.
https://taskandpurpose.com/military-life/us-army-numbers/