Topic
Battalion
Comments
Ask this entity anything:
Free account · your comment posts right after signup
Topic
Free account · your comment posts right after signup
Not who you're looking for? Others named Battalion: military unit size designation · historical type of military unit in Sweden · 1927 film directed by Přemysl Pražský · 2015 film by Dmitriy Meshiev
A battalion is a military unit used by the United States Army since it was first formed. It has traditionally been commanded by a lieutenant colonel, assisted by a command sergeant major as the highest-ranking non-commissioned officer (NCO). With a dedicated headquarters unit and supporting military staff, the battalion is considered the smallest unit capable of independent operation due to its organic administrative and logistical capabilities.
Read the full article →