A Brigade typically consists of how many cadets or soldiers?

• A. 500 to 1,000 soldiers
• B. 1,500 to 3,200 soldiers
• C. 3,500 to 5,000 soldiers
• D. 2,000 to 2,500 soldiers

Answer: (B)

A brigade is formed from several battalions, typically three to four. Each battalion contains a few hundred to about a thousand soldiers, depending on its type and structure. Put together, a brigade ends up with a few thousand soldiers in total. That’s why the option describing a few thousand personnel is the best fit: it mirrors the common makeup of a brigade—multiple battalions totaling a few thousand troops. The other ranges would be too small to hold three to four battalions or too large for a standard brigade’s number of units and personnel.