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The 82nd Airborne Division was a paratrooper division and therefore it was smaller than the typical Infantry Division. A paratrooper division were authorized to have about 9,000 men in its organization whereas an Infantry Division had 15,000 men.
An airborne division had 9 companies in each of the three regiments whereas the infantry division had 12 companies in each of its regiments.
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How many German troops were lost at the battle of the bulge?
US 82nd Airborne Division US 101st Airborne Division
Did first Bn 325th inf third us amry serve invietnam?
No the 325th was part of the 82nd Airborne Division. The only 82nd Airborne units in Vietnam were 1st & 2nd Battalions 505th Infantry and 1st Battalion 508th Infantry. And, the 325th was not part of the 3rd Army.
What is the nickname of the US Army's 101st Airborne division?
The nickname of the US Army's 101st Airborne division is "Screaming Eagles."
What US army post is in Carolina?
Only the most important one - Fort Bragg, home of the 82nd!
Who is the division commander for the army?
That depends on which division you're referring to - there are several divisons in the US Army, US Army Reserve, and US Army National Guard. The rank typically held by a Division Commander is Major General (two stars).
Is there a such thing as us army airborne infantry?
Yes, there is. There's a whole Airborne division (82nd), there's an Airborne brigade (173rd Airborne Brigade), and each division and corps will have a Long Range Surveillance Detachment (LRS-D), composed of infantrymen and subordinate to the military intelligence unit or command.
What is the best infantry division in the us army I always thought the 101st airborne was the best but others say it's the 82nd airborne or 1st infantry division?
The 101st? Maybe before they were transformed into a leg division. They're not Airborne anymore - they wear the tab only for historical significance. But in all seriousness, my biased-but-for-good-reason opinion - 82nd, plain and simple. You don't get to 82nd based on "needs of the Army" - people go there because they WANT to go there. That being said, best doesn't necessarily mean best for any situation. Mech divisions have their niche which a light division won't fulfill, and vice versa. The Bradley IFV packs a pretty impressive amount of firepower. And the 101st is supposed to be capable of moving their entire division by helicopter - which is also a pretty impressive feat. B
Percent of us population in the army?
Currently there are less than 1% of the US population serving in the US Army
How many troops in army division?
Currently there are 10 Active Army Divisions. They are the 1st Armored Division, 1st Cavalry Division, 1st Infantry Division, 2nd Infantry Division, 3rd Infantry Division, 4th Infantry Division, 10th Mountain Division, 25th Infantry Division, 82nd Airborne Division, and the 101st Airborne Division.
What is the Army hierarchy ie division regiment corps battalion?
US ARMY Army Group Army Corps Division Regiment Battalion Company Platoon Squad
Where can you go to join the airborne?
You can join the airborne by enlisting in the United States Army and selecting an airborne unit as your preferred assignment. The Army operates several airborne units, including the 82nd Airborne Division based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and the 173rd Airborne Brigade stationed in Vicenza, Italy.
Which US Army Infantry Division is the best -no bias- why?
Honestly, each one has its strong and weak points. The mech units have firepower. And mobility a light unit can't match.. the downside is that the treadheads tend to be a bit lazy. 101st can transport their entire division by helicopter - quite an impressive capability, even if they never actually rappel out of them. Of course, the best - and yes, there's bias - is the 82nd. Everyone in the division volunteers to be there, a higher standard is maintained... but even Eight-Deuce has drawbacks. Out of the three Regular Army divisions I served in, I enjoyed being in 10th Mountain and the 82nd, but was not impressed the slightest bit with the 2nd ID.
