These are nested totals within one division. They must not be added together as independent forces: the platoons belong to the companies, which belong to the battalions.
| Category | Formations |
|---|---|
| Regiments | 4 |
| Battalions | 16 |
| Companies | 64 |
| Platoons | 256 |
What this explains
The source identifies the company as the principal combat formation. A large division therefore operates through many smaller units whose movement must be coordinated with artillery, evacuation and resupply. Counting organizational boxes is useful for understanding delegation, but does not by itself establish a division’s total personnel strength.