Myotonic dystrophy is a muscle condition that falls under the umbrella term âmuscular dystrophyâ. The muscular dystrophies all have three features in common; they are hereditary, they are progressive; and each causes a characteristic, selective pattern of muscle wasting and weakness.
An armored or air cavalry unit of equivalent size is called a squadron. Brigade - 3,000 to 5,000 solders. A brigade headquarters commands the tactical operation of two to five organic or attached combat battalions.
A brigade combat team carries with it support units necessary to sustain its operations away from its parent division. BCTs contain organic artillery support, formerly received from the division artillery. Currently, the U.S. Army is converting its brigades into the new Brigade Combat Team Program.