What is the structure level below a Wing?

• A. Squadron
• B. Group, consisting of two or more subordinate units.
• C. Detachment
• D. Flight

Answer: (B)

The level directly under a Wing is a Group. A Group is designed to oversee two or more subordinate units, such as multiple squadrons that share a common mission or support function. This arrangement lets the Wing distribute responsibility across Groups, with each Group handling the administration and coordination for its squadrons. A Squadron is the primary unit performing a specific mission and is typically composed of Flights. A Flight is a smaller subdivision within a Squadron, while a Detachment is a separately assigned unit for a particular task and isn’t the standard layer directly beneath a Wing. So, the layer beneath a Wing is the Group, consisting of two or more subordinate units.