Headquarters unit

A headquarters unit is a specialised military unit formed around the headquarters of a commanding officer and the requirements of that position. As such, a headquarters unit is always a component of a larger unit.

Examples include:

Specific examples include:

  • Headquarters and Headquarters Company (US Army)
  • Headquarters and Service Company (US Marine Corps)

References

  1. Moran, Michael (26 October 2006). "Modern Military Force Structures". Council on Foreign Relations. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  2. "How the U.S. Army is Organized". Vet Friends. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  3. Helwig, Richard. "Headquarters Unit In the Civil War". Rosecrans' Headquarters. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  4. "Organization of the United States Marine Corps MCRP 5-12D" (PDF). USA Marines. Retrieved 25 June 2020.

See also

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