The armies of modern states, as a rule, are built on the principles of unity of command and a strict hierarchy. At the same time, the composition of the troops, the name of the formations and their strength determines the highest military leadership of the country. The regiment is one of the main structural military units, which is present in almost all armed forces.
The structure of military units
To understand what makes up the size of the regiment, you need to understand the standard structure of military units. The primary unit of the combined-arms army structure is a unit in which the number can reach 10-16 soldiers. Usually three squads make up a platoon. The motorized rifle company has three or four platoons, as well as machine-gun crew and a squad that solves the tasks of protecting against enemy tanks.
The company is designed to solve most tactical tasks in combat; its number reaches 150 people.
Several companies are organizationally part of the battalion. This structural unit just follows the regiment. It is an autonomous and key military formation designed to solve tactical tasks, as well as take part in operations and strategic maneuvers of troops. The regiment is usually led by an officer of a sufficiently high rank - major, lieutenant colonel or colonel.
The composition of the regiment and its weapons are not uniform. Subdivisions belonging to various types can be represented here. The name of the regiment usually includes the name of the prevailing number of troops. It should be borne in mind that the structure and total number of the regiment is largely determined by the features of the tasks being solved. In conditions of hostilities, the number of units may be increased.
