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