It generally refers to a formation which includes three or four battlegroups, or an infantry brigade (three battalions), supported by armoured, artillery, field engineer, aviation and support units, and amounting to about 5,000 soldiers. A brigade group represents the smallest unit able to operate independently for extended periods on the battlefield.
Typically, it refers to a military formation consisting of three or four battlegroups, or an infantry brigade with three battalions, accompanied by various supporting units, totaling approximately 5,000 soldiers. A brigade group represents the smallest unit that can operate independently for an extended period on the battlefield.