The "United States Army" is composed of the nation's ground forces, as opposed to the U.S. Army headquartered at the Presidio of San Francisco. Following World War II the numbered armies of the U.S. Larger tactical commands are formed by grouping two or more armies into an army group. Usually listed as the Combat Arms.)Īrmy - the largest tactical unit in the military forces of the United States. (The Corps of Engineers and the Chemical Corps are referred to both as arms and technical services. Later, air service/air corps.In the modern Army - infantry, artillery, and armor. In the "old" Army - infantry, artillery, and cavalry. Army, in the War Department, was the chief administrative officer for the Army.)Īdobe - Sun dried, unburned brick of clay and straw.Īide-de-camp - a member of the personal staff of a general officer, acting as his confidential assistant.Īrm - one of those branches of the Army organized, trained, equipped, and employed principally for combat and engaged in direct combat.
Adjutant - a staff officer in charge of and responsible for administrative functions within the unit, including correspondence and records.Īdjutant general - the adjutant of a division, corps, or army.
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