Classic military unit groupings differ greatly in their specialization and size, and from country to country. Here is a basic look at how modern ground, naval, and air units break down in terms of ...

amphibious independent squad and platoon-size operations. Graduates return to their units to pass on these skills. From 1954 to the early 1970s, the Army's goal, though seldom achieved ...

The First Raiders will spend 2009 as the first active-duty military unit attached to the U.S. Northern Command since it was created. They will be based in Fort Stewart, Georgia, and focus ...