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A unit is the basic organizational building block of the Army. A unit is generally identified with a single regimental or branch identity (though individual tradesmen of other branches are almost always present).  A unit generally consists of 500 to 1000 soldiers commanded by a field grade officer.
A unit is the basic organizational building block of the Army. A unit is generally identified with a single regimental or branch identity (though individual tradesmen of other branches are almost always present).  A unit generally consists of 500 to 1000 soldiers commanded by a field grade officer (called a Commanding Officer or "CO"). Subunits are generally led by an Officer Commanding (or "OC").


==Armour==
== Field Units ==
A unit of armour is a Regiment, and is composed of subunits called Squadrons. Each armoured regiment identifies with the [[Royal Canadian Armoured Corps]].
*[[Field Artillery Regiment]]
 
*[[Armoured Regiment]]
==Artillery==
*[[Infantry Battalion]]
A unit of artillery is called a Regiment, and is composed of subunits called Batteries.  Each artillery regiment identifies with the [[Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery]].
*[[Engineer Regiment]]
 
*[[Field Ambulance]]
==Engineers==
*[[Service Battalion]]
A unit of Engineers is called a Regiment, and is composed of subunits called Squadrons. Each Engineer regiment identifies with the [[Canadian Military Engineers]].
 
==Medical==
A medical unit is called a Field Ambulance.  Each medical unit identifies with the [[Canadian Forces Health Services]].
 
==Infantry==
A unit of infantry is a Battalion, and is composed of subunits called Companies.  Each infantry regiment identifies with the [[Royal Canadian Infantry Corps]].
 
==Service==
Service units are called Service Battalions, and are not directly identified with a single branch or corps, employing subunits identified with both the [[Logistics Branch]] and the EME Branch.


==Bands==
==Bands==
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For example, Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) is abbreviated as LdSH (RC).
For example, Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) is abbreviated as LdSH (RC).


Infantry regiments are a unique case in that each battalion of the regiment is a seperate unit. They are distinguished by a number prefix - 1st Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry for example, or 1 PPCLI in short form.
 
[[Category:Land Force Organization]]

Latest revision as of 13:41, 16 April 2007

A unit is the basic organizational building block of the Army. A unit is generally identified with a single regimental or branch identity (though individual tradesmen of other branches are almost always present). A unit generally consists of 500 to 1000 soldiers commanded by a field grade officer (called a Commanding Officer or "CO"). Subunits are generally led by an Officer Commanding (or "OC").

Field Units

Bands

Some military bands identify with the Band Branch, while others identify with a specific regiment of artillery, armour, engineers or infantry. The CF treats these bands as separate units.

Unit Identification

Aside from a distinct name, every unit in the CF has its own numbered code which is used in official correspondence. As well, each unit has an official short title (abbreviation), most often seen on combat clothing but also used in correspondence.

For example, Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) is abbreviated as LdSH (RC).

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