army units

[Tony Walker]

Something different!

My partner is a published writer and poet.  She asked me what was the smallest army unit, which is an essential component for a poem under construction.

I fear it may not be a simple answer?

Cheers
Tony

[Michael Dobbs]

ony

I can provide the following information:

Infantry Regiments
Battalion
Company
Platoon
Section

Engineer Regiments
Signal Regiments
Cavalry/Armoured Regiments
Squadron
Troop

Artillery Regiments
Battery
Troop


See - https://www.nam.ac.uk/explore/army-organisation
As you say, not a simple answer!

Mike