Unit Size Requirements

This is the Document Release Information
Article Number:	7CAV-R-027
Scope:	Unit Size Requirements
Version:	Version 1.0
Effective Date:	25 AUG 2020
Last Modified Date:	DDMMMYYYY
Approving Authority:	Regimental Commanding Officer
Point of Contact:	Regimental Chief of Staff

Introduction

The following are the listed minimums and maximums for sections/platoons/companies

Chapter 1 - Process

1. If the Unit falls below the minimum, it must be merged if possible in order to maintain overall unit health. 2. If the Unit rises above the listed maximum, it will be split as soon as it is feasible, healthy, and possible in order to allow a good subordinate to leader ratio. 3. These numbers include Section Leaders, But not Platoon or Company staff. 4. General staff reserves the right to intervene at their discretion, but barring exceptional circumstances will typically do so only when a unit is at or below critical

Chapter 2 - Unit Sizing

Company strength Minimal 28 Troopers (2 Plt’s) Critical 36 Troopers (2 Plt’s) Nominal 48 Troopers (2 Plt’s) Maximum 96 Troopers (3 Plt’s) Platoon strength Minimal 12 Troopers (2 Sections) Critical 20 Troopers (2 Sections) Nominal 24 Troopers (3 Sections) Maximum 48 Troopers (4 Sections) Section strength Minimal 4 Troopers Nominal 8 Troopers Maximum 13 Troopers

Chapter 3 - Post Notes

Any Deviance from the listed values requires COS approval