There are a couple of terms floating around in describing the Soviet organization of artillery for wartime missions. Source is FM 100-2-1 Soviet Operations and Tactics.
Army Artillery Group (AAG): Front artillery assets are normally allocated among committed armies, proportionate to the importance of the assigned tasks. When an army commander receives front artillery assets, he decides, based on his concept of the operation, what artillery will be allocated to his first echelon divisions. Any remaining artillery formations would then be formed into the AAG and charged with the counterbattery role for the army.
Division Artillery Group (DAG): The division commander also allocates artillery, resulting in the formation of the DAG and several RAGs. The division may also organize more than one DAG if necessary, due to span of control, number of battalions and assigned missions. The DAG varies in size from two to four battalions and is employed in general support of the division. The DAG also assists the AAG with the counterbattery mission.
Regimental Artillery Group (RAG): RAGs are formed from organic and attached artillery and reinforcing nondivisional artillery battalions assigned to provide support to the first echelon regiments. RAGS are normally made up from two to four battalions. RAGs are responsible for the engagement of targets that hinder the advance of the attacking force. In addition, a battalion or battery from the RAG may be assigned to direct support of a specific battalion.
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