Top 6 Indian Army’s Field Formations You Must Know About

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Yashshvi Srivastava
Sep 06, 2024

Indian Army

The Army stands as a wall against all the odds attacking the country. The bravery, courage, discipline, and strength of the Indian Army serves as a source of inspiration for many.

Division

There are several divisions in the Indian Army which include infantry, Mountain, armored, and Artillery Divisions, and have every type of specialization for different operational roles.

Brigade

A Brigade is bigger than a battalion and is commanded by a Brigadier. It is generally made of three to four battalions and supporting elements.

Battalion

A Battalion usually has three to four rifle companies including soldiers ranging between 900 and 1000.

Company

A commissioned officer of the rank of Major or Captain leads a Company.

Platoon

Platoon is a common group of soldiers which is a formation of about 32 troops.

Section

Section is the smallest military unit in the Indian army that consists of 10 personnel.

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