An Army Detachment is a small military UNIT, typically consisting of a few dozen personnel. It is usually composed of two or more squads, platoons, or companies, and is usually subordinate to a larger military UNIT such as a battalion or regiment. The purpose of an Army Detachment is to provide support to the larger UNIT, and it can be used for a variety of tasks such as reconnaissance, security, and logistics. The term 'UNIT' is often used to refer to an Army Detachment.