subordinate unit
[/səˈbɔːrdənət ˈjuːnɪt/]
nounpl: subordinate units
unidade subordinada
1. A military or organizational division that operates under the command or authority of a larger, higher-ranking unit
The battalion was divided into several subordinate units, each with its own commander.
O batalhão foi dividido em várias unidades subordinadas, cada uma com seu próprio comandante.
2. A department, division, or section within an organization that reports to a senior department or headquarters
The regional office serves as a subordinate unit of the main corporate headquarters.
O escritório regional funciona como uma unidade subordinada da matriz corporativa.
3. In administrative or bureaucratic structures, any organizational entity that is subject to the authority of a superior body
Each subordinate unit must submit quarterly reports to the central administration.
Cada unidade subordinada deve enviar relatórios trimestrais para a administração central.
The term is heavily used in Brazilian military (Exército, Marinha, Aeronáutica) and federal government administration. In corporate Brazil, 'unidade subordinada' is standard terminology in organizational hierarchies. The concept reflects hierarchical structures common in both military and public administration in Brazil.
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