Headquarters unit
Specialized unit which supports the commanding officer of a larger military unit
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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 battalion (controlling a regiment, brigade or larger unit);[1]
- headquarters company (controlling a battalion);[2]
- headquarters platoon (controlling a company)[3]
Specific examples include:
- Headquarters and headquarters company (US Army)
- Headquarters and service company (US Marine Corps)
