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BASIC FIELD FORMATIONS OF INDIAN ARMY

Below are the basic field formations of the Indian Army:

  • Command: Indian Army has 6 operational commands and 1 training command.
  • Corps: A command generally consists of two or more corps. Each corps is composed of 3-4 Divisions. There are three types of corps in the Indian Army: Strike, Holding and Mixed. The Corps HQ is the highest field formation in the arm
  • Division:  It usually consists of 3 to 4 Brigades.
  • Brigade: A Brigade generally consists of around 3,000 combat troops with supporting elements.
  • Battalion: Composed of four rifle companies and is the Infantry's main fighting unit.
  • Company: Composed of three platoons.
  • Platoon: Composed of three sections.
  • Section: Smallest military outfit with a strength of 10 personnel