Ground Forces Division Structure
The Divisional structure of the Army Ground Forces (and Marines) is used when a large weight of military force is applied to a large area of response and significant rear area support is required to enable the combat units to meet their strategic and tactical objectives. Command echelons at Division and above are frequently staffed with a minimum of full-time soldiers during peacetime since the battle doctrine of the Federation is to normally operate with the Brigade Combat Team as the main tactical component.
The Division brings together a larger support structure, commands specialized Brigades and can absorb specialist units, while directing the area-wide operations of a number of self-contained Brigade Combat Teams. Only one Division, the Capital Division, is fully staffed with active-duty soldiers, since it is responsible for the security of the Center City Capital Region and First Military District. Capital Division represents the last line of defense to protect the GEAR 1 government and Kelseyland Palace (The Pink Zone) and foreign diplomatic enclaves (The Green Zone).
GEAR 1 Capital Division (Permanent Force)
Division Headquarters Battalion
Division HQ & Special Staff
Combat Operations Center
Headquarters Company
Service Company
Security Company
Signal Company
Personnel Company
Administration Company
Division Band Company
Sustainment Brigade
Brigade HQ & HQ Company
Rear Area Operations Center
Security Company
Supply Battalion
Maintenance Battalion
Medical Battalion & Division MASH
Combat Aviation Brigade
Brigade HQ & HQ Company
Command Helicopter Battalion
2 x Attack Helicopter Battalion
2 x Assault Helicopter Battalion
Aircraft Services Battalion
Combat Mobility Brigade
Brigade HQ & HQ Company
Brigade Special Troops Battalion
Brigade Support Battalion
3 x Engineer Battalion, Combat Heavy
1 x Engineer Battalion, Support Equip.
1 x Topographic Survey Company
1 x Civil Engineering Company
3 x Assault Bridging Company
3 x Combat Bridging Company
Three to four Brigade Combat Teams are assigned based on available mobilized units
1st Armored Brigade Combat Team
2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team
3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team
4th Armored Brigade Combat Team
Capital Division Reinforcements
Kelseyland Royal Guard BCT (Enhanced) - Composite Brigade Combat Team with Armored Force, Stryker Infantry and Marine Infantry components - Internal organization is unique in the Armed Forces
900th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (OMR) - "The Old Guard" - Light Infantry (Airborne)
Capital Battalion, SOCOM (Special Forces)
Typical Armored Brigade Combat Team
ABCT Special Troops Battalion
Brigade HQ & HQ Company
Signal Company
Military Intelligence Company
Chemical NBC Company
Military Police Company
Security Company
Band Company (Optional) - Security & Filler personnel
ABCT Brigade Support Battalion
Battalion HQ & HQ Company
Company A (Supply)
Company B (Maintenance)
Company C (Medical)
Company D (Fwd. Support)
Company E (Fwd. Support)
Company F (Fwd. Support)
Company G (Cav. Support)
Company H (F/A. Support)
1st Battalion, Armored Force
2nd Battalion, Armored Force
3rd Battalion, Armored Force
Battalion HQ & HQ Company
Company A (Tank) - 100 Tankers / M-1A3G1
Company B (Tank) - 100 Tankers / M-1A3G1
Company C (Mech) - 175 Infantry / M-2A3G1
Company D (Mech) - 175 Infantry / M-2A3G1
Company E (Engr.) - 175 Sappers / M-3A3G1 EFV
4th Squadron, Armored Cavalry
Squadron HQ & HQ Troop
Troop A (ArmCav) - 175 Troops
Troop B (ArmCav) - 175 Troops
Troop C (ArmCav) - 175 Troops
Troop D (AirCav) - 175 Troops (UCAV Drones)
Troop E (LRRP/NBCR) - 175 Troops
5th Battalion, Armored Artillery
Battalion HQ & HQ Battery
Ammunition Battery
Artillery Radar Battery - TPQ36, TPQ37, TPQ99 MADDAR
Battery A (Direct Support) - M109A7G1 Paladin 155mm
Battery B (Direct Support) - M109A7G1 Paladin 155mm
Battery C (Direct Support) - M109A7G1 Paladin 155mm
Battery D (General Support) - M270 MLRS
Battery E (Air Defense) - M7 Linebacker BFVS
Battery F (Optional) - NLOS LS (Non Line Of Sight Launch System) NETFIRES unit - Mounted in M7 command vehicles and Armored NLOS LS Pallet Transporters (designation TBA)