US Army Corps

v. 1.0 February 4, 2001

This diagram, from US Army Field Manual FM 100-15, shows the organization of a typical corps.

 

Meaning of symbols, left to right:

Line 1

Line 2

Line 3

Divisions

Engineer Brigade

Psyops Tactical Spt Battalion

Independent Brigades

Air Defense Brigade

Civil Affairs Brigade (3-5 Bns)

Armored Cavalry Regiment

Signal Brigade

Military Police Brigade (3-6 Bns)

Aviation Brigade

Chemical Brigade

Finance Group (3-6 battalions)

Artillery Brigade

Military Intelligence Brigade

Personnel Support Group

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Corps Support Command

Note: An engineer brigade HQ can contain engineer groups, if required. An engineer group is akin to an Indian engineer brigade; i.e, it has several engineer battalions, independent companies, and independent platoons. The Corps Support Command has several units assigned, including a medical brigade, and if required, transport groups of several transportation battalions.

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