its three organic infantry companies, and a tank company. Figure 1-12 also shows the CS and CSS units
organic to the light force battalion. These units have the same function as discussed previously. Like
the heavy battalion, engineers are assets that may or may not be a part of the TF. Again, whether they
are provided depends upon the brigade commander's analysis of METT-T.
Figure 1-12. Light-Heavy TF (airborne infantry HQ)
12. Summary. In this lesson, you have-learned about the types of Army divisions, the light infantry
maneuver brigade and battalion, the heavy maneuver brigade and battalion, and task force organization.
a. The infantry division is a dismounted, ground-gaining combined arms force that can be
employed in most terrain and environmental conditions, especially urban areas.
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