Headquarters unit (original) (raw)

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: * headquarters regiment, which usually controls a brigade, division or larger unit; * headquarters battalion (controlling a regiment, brigade or larger unit); * headquarters company (military unit) (controlling a battalion); * headquarters platoon (controlling a company) Specific examples include: