1. Army Structure and
Chain of Command

2. Terminal Learning Objective
Action: Discuss Army Structure and Chain of Command Conditions: Given a classroom environment and Soldier’s Blue Book and B2X Standards: Identify the structure of the U.S. Army, including rank positions

3. Eight Major Levels Squad/Section Platoon Company/Troop/Battery
Battalion
Brigade/Group/Regiment
Division
Corps
Army

4. Army National Guard Divisions
28th Infantry Division, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
29th Infantry Division, Fort Belvoir, Virginia
34th Infantry Division, Saint Paul, Minnesota
35th Infantry Division, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
36th Armored Division, Austin, Texas
38th Infantry Division, Indianapolis, Indiana
40th Infantry Division, Los Alamitos, California
42nd Infantry Division, Troy, New York

5. Corps 20,000 – 40,000 Soldiers. Constituted by two to five Divisions.
Commanded by Lieutenant General assisted by a Command Sergeant Major.
Provides the framework for multinational operations.
The Corps provides command, control and logistical support of two to five Divisions.

6. Army
50,000 + Soldiers.
Commanded by a General assisted by a Command Sergeant Major.
Army has three levels, “Theater Army”, “Field Army”, and “Army Group”.
Combines two or more Corps.

7. Army National Guard Mission
Dual mission including federal and state roles.
Federal Mission:
Trained Units for War and National Emergencies.
State Mission:
Prepares for Domestic Emergencies.
Commanded by State Executive (Usually Governor).

8. Terminal Learning Objective
Action: Discuss Army Structure and Chain of Command Conditions: Given a classroom environment and Soldier’s Blue Book and B2X Standards: Identify the structure of the U.S. Army, including rank positions