A subdivision of a military
regiment or battalion that
constitutes the lowest
administrative unit; usually
under the command of a
captain and is made up of at
least two platoons
A service uniform that is
the same as the Class A
uniform except the service
coat is not worn; the black
tie and black neck tab are
required when wearing the
long sleeve shirt; both tie
and tab are optional with
the short sleeve shirt
The quality of being reliable,
trustworthy, and
accountable for your actions
A group of persons
approximating one-half
of a squad and normally
led by a junior
noncommissioned officer
The smallest unit in the
Army organization
composed of a varying
number of personnel,
depending on the type of
element, and led by a
noncommissioned officer
A distinctive mode of
dress
A person lower in rank or
grade
A graphic description of
positions and lines of
authority and responsibility
in an organization or unit
A decorative metal cap
attached to the end of a
shoulder cord to prevent
fraying; a metal ring or cap
attached to the end of a
staff or handle to give
strength or to protect it
against splitting
Headgear that may be
worn with the Class A or B
uniforms
A military unit made up
of two or more
companies or batteries
and a headquarters that
is commanded by a
lieutenant colonel, is the
smallest unit to have a
staff, and is
administratively selfsufficient
Two or more people
combining their efforts to
do a job
The physical dimensions,
proportions, magnitude,
or extent of an object;
any of a series of
graduated categories of
dimension whereby
manufactured articles,
such as shoes and
clothing, are classified
Insignia consisting of
stripes meeting at an
angle to indicate (enlisted)
grade or rank
An emblem, badge,
medal, or other
distinguishing mark of
office, honor, or position;
denotes grade and
branch; may also indicate
capacity and duty
assignment in the U.S.
Army