Hi, everybody,
My question is sort of simple, but I think it'll have a lengthy answer. Unfortunately, I just don't know what to look for, or I expect I could find the answer straight away on google or wikipedia, so here goes:
How are the various units in our military (and others, if'n y'all know) assigned their numbers and what do they mean, if anything?
Like, why is the 101st Airborne Division the 101? The 173rd Airborne Brigade its number?
I sometimes see a unit's regular number followed by a fraction like "3/4 USMC" or something like that.
I can't think of anymore examples just now, but I hope y'all get the idea and can help me out.
Thanks in advance,
~GnSx
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