The British Army is divided up into a number of regiments, which are administrative units. From 1782 these had a geographical affiliation. Each regiment is led by a Colonel.
Regiments vary in size at
different times but each consists of one or
more fighting units called battalions. In 1803
the Norfolk Regiment had one battalion, in
1915 it had eight battalions on active service
overseas. Battalions are led by Lieutenant
Colonels.
Within battalions of between
600-1200 men there are Companies of 80 to 120
men commanded by a Captain or Major. Within
a Company there are Platoons of 25- 40 men
commanded by a 2nd Lieutenant or Lieutenant
and within Platoons, Sections led by Corporals
of sergeants. |