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/bəˈtalyən/,
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battalions, plural;
  1. A large body of troops ready for battle, esp. an infantry unit forming part of a brigade typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel

  2. A large, organized group of people pursuing a common aim or sharing a major undertaking

  1. an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
  2. a large indefinite number; "a battalion of ants"; "a multitude of TV antennas"; "a plurality of religions"
  3. A battalion is a military unit of around 300–1,300 soldiers usually consisting of between two and seven companies and typically commanded by either a Lieutenant Colonel or a Colonel. Several battalions are grouped to form a regiment or a brigade.
  4. Battalion, in comics, may refer to: *Battalion (DC Comics), aka Alexander Lyons, a member of Team Titans, an alternative universe version of the Teen Titans *Battalion (WildStorm), aka Jackson King, superhero from the Wildstorm Universe, usually connected with incarnations of Stormwatch *V- ...
  5. Battalion is a fictional character in the DC Comics universe. He first appeared in Team Titans #2 (November 1992).
  6. A Swedish/Finnish battalion during the mid 17th century up to the mid 18th century was the smallest tactical unit during battles. The 600 men unit was temporary formed at the inception of a battle by joining four foot companies from a foot regiment of eight companies. ...
  7. Battalion (Jackson King) is a fictional comic book superhero in the series, Stormwatch.
  8. The Battalion is the student newspaper of Texas A&M University. Started in 1893 as a monthly publication, it continues to this day, now as a daily paper. The first paper at Texas A&M University was the Texas Collegian published in 1878. ...
  9. A battalion, usually about 400-strong, is comprised of three rifle companies, a combat support company and a headquarters company. Battalions often blend companies with different fighting specialties to take on tasks that no existing unit is properly configured to tackle. ...
  10. A subordinate of a Division comprised of a group of approximately six fire stations.
  11. This term refers to an organization of less than full-regimental strength. For volunteer regiments that had been reduced in size due to losses from battle or disease, the remaining troops were sometimes consolidated into full-strength companies. ...
  12. An organisational unit used by the army. It was usually commanded by a Lieutenant Colonel and had four to eight companies comprising 500 to a 1000 men.
  13. Approximately 1000 men made up a Battalion, although this was seldom achieved once a Battalion had been in combat. This was the smallest self-contained formation which normally was consistent in its make up.
  14. The basic unit of the Army. About 550 men at normal strength, it usually consisted of three to four companies and is commanded by a Lieutenant Colonel. Deriving from the Italian word battuo meaning beat, Roman soldiers would conduct battalia, or war exercises. ...
  15. the basic military tactical and administrative unit consisting of three or more rifle companies and certain special units. Commanded by a major or lieutenant colonel.
  16. The basic tactical infantry unit, led by a batalion leader. Comprised of a varying number of companies depending on time and country. Usually it would comprise of anything between 500 and 800 men.
  17. The battalion, normally consisting of two or more companies or batteries under the command of a lieutenant colonel, is a basic military organizational element. ...
  18. organizational institution in the Army and Marine Corps. Commanded by a lieutenant colonel, an infantry battalion usually has around 900 people.
  19. a large group of soldiers arrayed for battle.
  20. Organizational level consisting of two or more company-level units, in the Infantry and Artillery; at AMA, the equivalent unit for Cavalry and Aviation is the Squadron.
  21. A command in the army consisting of four companies of infantry. (1000 men).
  22. A grouping of four companies (sometimes more) with a total strength of 1000 officers and men.**
  23. number of companies (from 5 to 8 or 10) The Commanding Officer is a Lieutenant Colonel. At this level everyone usually wears the same uniform and badges. This is a UNIT.
  24. a military unit made up of at least two company- or battery-sized units and including headquarters and other supporting units
  25. A unit of organization consisting of three or more companies, plus attached elements. Within the fan club, a battalion consists of all Marine units and personnel within a single state.