Structure of Defense Esfalsa (Pacifica)

This article represents the structure of Defense Esfalsa.

Introduction

The command structure is hierarchical and primarily organized around brigades and divisions controlling groupings of units. The Esfalsan Army officially recognizes seven different hierarchal units commanded by commissioned officers:

• Platoon: The smallest unit commanded by a commissioned officer. Composed of five squads of nine, with five headquarters officers. 50 soldiers.
• Company: The primary unit of the Army; soldiers are typically specialized at the company level. Composed of four platoons. No additional headquarters personnel. The commanding officer of a company is also the direct commander of one of the component platoons. 200 soldiers.
• Battalion: Typically composed of two companies. No additional headquarters personnel. The commanding officer of a company is also the direct commander of one of the component platoons. 400 soldiers.
• Regiment: Typically composed of two battalions, plus a command platoon. 850 soldiers.
• Brigade: Typically composed of four battalions, plus a command platoon. Battalions may be organized under either a regiment or a brigade, but typically not both. 1650 soldiers.
• Division: The largest unit of organization currently in use. Typically composed of four brigades, eight regiments, or some equivalent combination, plus a command platoon. 6650 to 6850 soldiers.
• Corps: Composed of three divisions, plus a command company. Only previously used in times of war. Typically composed of four divisions, plus a command company. 26800 to 27600 soldiers.