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Combat Elements consist of those elements that engage the enemy directly. They fight and typically employ direct fire weapons and manoeuvre, and include armour, infantry, and direct fire units. They are considered ground manoeuvre forces.

Combat support elements consist of those elements that provide fire support, operational assistance, and enablers to combat elements through designated command and control and fire support relationships. Cbt sp elements include fire support, air defence, reconnaissance, combat engineer, some electronic warfare elements, and some aviation assets.

Combat service support (CSS) elements primarily provide administration and logistics support to Cbt or Cbt Sp elements. CSS elements include log, HSS, LEM, and PSS. Force support engineers that normally provide water, electrical power, infrastructure, and main supply route (MSR) maintenance are classified as CSS elements.

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