The Confederate Army was organized as follows:
Companies -- (about 100 soldiers) were raised locally and contained about 100 soldiers. They were commanded by a captain, up to four lieutenants, sergeants, and corporals. The company remained relatively intact during the war.
The ten companies which composed a regiment were distinguished by assigned a single letter designation A thru K. Many often also had names based on the location where the unit was formed, a local hero, or commanding officer (e.g., The San Jacinto Guards were formed in Houston and named for the nearby site of the Battle of San Jacinto -- the final battle for Texas Independence. The company was assigned to the Second Texas Infantry Regiment and designated as Company A).
To find Infantry and Cavalry companies, refer to the Regimental or Battalion level.
Regiments -- (about 1,000 soldiers) Ten companies were formed into a regiment commanded by a colonel. Additional line and staff officers and non-commisioned officers were assigned to the regimental staff (Lt. Colonel, Major, Sgt. Major, surgeons, chaplains, mucisians, etc.) The ten companies of the regiment were assigned a letter designation A thru K. (e.g., The San Jacinto Guards was assigned as Company A of the 2nd Texas Regiment)
Brigades -- (2-5,000 soldiers) Several regiments formed a brigade commanded by a brigadier general. These large units were typically named for their commanding general and were organized for a campaign or as part of a standing army.
Divisions and Corps -- Divisions were composed of several brigades and corps formed by several divisions.
Armies -- Armies were composed of several divisions or corps.
Departments and Districts -- The Confederate States Army was divided into geographic military districts whose boundaries changed and were reorganized as the war progress. Normally each military district of the CSA maintained a standing army.
Other unit designations were:
Battalions -- A unit composed of two to six companies (200-600 soldiers). Battalions are smaller than regiments. Many volunteer forces remained battalions throughout the war and did reach regimental strength.
Batteries -- a small artillery unit composed of from one to four guns. Normally the size of a company (about 100)
Legions -- a unit composed of infantry, artillery and cavalry. Normally the unit was the size of a regiment (about 1,000 soldiers)
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