What is the difference between HHC and a regular line company? Specifically combat arms.

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 08:27:32 -0500

Wondering because I'm transferring to a new unit. Thanks in advanced!

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 9 at 2016 8:40 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 08:40:02 -0500

HHC will have all of your staff sections S1, S2, S3, etc. It will also have the heavy 120mm mortars, scouts, and snipers. As a young Infantryman, chances are you will either go to the scout Platoon or S3 (Operations) as that's where the 11B slots are.

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 9 at 2016 8:46 AM

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 08:46:53 -0500

The HHC has the enablers and the staff. People often say that a HHC is a harder company for the Commander and First Sergeant to lead. Nope. Is it more challenging to get and keep everybody up to standard on 350-1 training, weapons qual etc? Yes, because unlike a traditional "line" company if you decide to do training you could shut down the entire staff. That will get the BN CDRs attention. I see from your profile that you are in the maintenance field. Unless you have been assigned a position on the staff as a driver, I suspect to you the change will be unnoticeable.

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Feb 9 at 2016 8:52 AM

LTC Paul Labrador — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 08:52:57 -0500

HHC = Headquarters & Headquarters Company. It is the command and control element of a BN or BDE whose mTOE contains the Commander, CSM and principle staff (S1-S6).

Response by SSG Jerry Eidson made Feb 9 at 2016 9:26 AM

SSG Jerry Eidson — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 09:26:54 -0500

Your HHC/HHT/HHBs are the BN internal support for the line companies. They usually have a support platoon, heavier mortar section and maintenance attachment from a BSB. Plus they handle all the admin stuff like schools, land & ammo, training schedules in the garrison.

Response by SPC David S. made Feb 9 at 2016 9:30 AM

SPC David S. — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 09:30:00 -0500

The structure is different - line is 3 platoons while HHC has support personal for the BN or higher. This includes a lot more brass. You will still have a company commander but again all the additional support officers and support personnel are there as well. Much like a TOC, JAG, Chaplain, Intel, maybe a medical officer and so on. Scouts will be there as well.

The one thing to take away is your CO's boss is usually an ear shot away.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 9 at 2016 2:01 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 14:01:16 -0500

I have been in both. Line units are like what you get a basic and such. And you do stuff as a company. HHCs the only thing I did with my unit as a company was formations. It not so much a company mission focus as a battalion mission focus

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 9 at 2016 8:39 PM

SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 20:39:13 -0500

Combat Arms think they are basically infantry. Infantry actually is.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 13 at 2016 8:47 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 08:47:11 -0500

Since everyone has given very accurate and well stated answers, I will take the time to give some comic relief.... You know in the dark knight when Harvey sent says..... You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself became the villian.... This is the cross roads.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 26 at 2019 7:11 AM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 07:11:45 -0400

(My superiors on this site can correct me if i'm wrong) but as mentioned before it depends on your job. I'm in an HHB (FA) and being FDC while not on the line puts us next to all the higher ups who primarily plan the fire missions in the feild and monitor all the Line Batteries, BUT it's harder to learn your job and can also feel like you easily get tasked out to do stupid shit. (Mainly if your a joe). It's got perks like not constantly jumping since higher like to stay put and it makes their assigned role easier to do so, but also you kinda feel like you're less purposeful. Take as you will, but there are always plus and minuses. It mainly depends on you.