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Roman military structure
The Roman military had a very large and well organized structure.
| Name | No. of personnel | No. of subordinate units | Modern day equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legion | ~5000 + cavalry | 10 Cohort | Brigade |
| Cohort | 480 (1st Cohort 800) | 6 Centurias (1st Cohort 5) | Battalion |
| Centurias | 80 (1st Cohort 160) | 10 contruberium | 2 platoons |
| Contruberium | 8 | n/a | Squad |
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