The Belgian Army was officially divided into three active infantry corps, based on Brussels, Antwerp and Liege. The Cavalry Corps was based on Brussels, while the Ardennes Rifle Corps was based on Namur. The Infantry Corps had two active divisions, with a Corps Artillery and Pioneer Regiment attached. The organization of the two formations is as follows: The Pioneers serve as engineer troops for purposes of entrenching and placing wire, but may not lay mines or place explosives.
Corps Artillery Regiment
Troop Quality: Regular, Morale: 7
- Regimental Headquarters Company, with: 1 command stand, 1 car
Heavy Howitzer Battalion, each with:
- Headquarters Battery, with: 1 command stand, 1 car, 1 staff telephone wagon, 1 ammo wagon
4 Firing Batteries, each with:
- 1 mounted command stand
1 gun crew stand (ds)
1 155L15 howitzer
1 limber
1 support stand
1 ammo wagon
Field Gun Battalion, with:
- Headquarters Battery, with: 1 command stand, 1 spotter stand, 2 cars, 1 staff radio truck, 1 medium ammo truck
2 Firing Batteries, each with: 1 command stand, 1 gun crew stand (ds), 1 155L30 field gun, 2 medium trucks, 1 support stand
2 Firing Batteries, each with: 1 command stand, 1 gun crew stand (ds), 1 120L37 field gun, 2 medium trucks, 1 support stand
Corps Pioneer Regiment (Troop Quality: Trained Morale: 6)
- Regimental Headquarters Company, with: 1 command stand, 1 car, 1 staff radio stand, 1 bicycle recon infantry stand
3 Infantry Battalions, each with: Headquarters, with: 1 command stand
3 Infantry Companies, each with: 3 pioneer infantry stands
There were a number of AA units, many of which were in static emplacements. These weapons were the Belgian made 75L49 and the Danish Madsen 20mm AA.
The Belgian Army 1940
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