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Also known as rgt, regt., military regiment

thumb|right|200px|Standard APP-6a|NATO symbol for a regiment of several battalions, indicated by the III. The shape, colour and pattern indicate friendly infantry. thumb|Romanian 27th Infantry Regiment in front of the Hungarian Parliament Building|Hungarian Parliament in 1919

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A regiment is a military unit typically made up of several battalions of soldiers, usually organized around a specific type of infantry or other combat role. Regiments matter because they serve as an important organizational structure that groups together hundreds or thousands of troops under unified command for military operations.

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  • Definitions
  • Historical origin
  • Regimental system
  • Advantages and disadvantages
  • Commonwealth armies
  • British Army
  • Armour
  • Artillery
  • Infantry
  • Corps
  • Indian Army
  • Irish Army
  • Philippine Army
  • Scout Rangers
  • Special Forces
  • Light Reaction Regiment
  • Russian/Soviet Armed Forces
  • Motor rifle regiment
  • Tank regiment
  • Artillery regiment
  • Anti-aircraft rocket regiment
  • Antiaircraft artillery regiment
  • United States
  • United States Marine Corps
  • See also
  • References

thumb|right|200px|Standard APP-6a|NATO symbol for a regiment of several battalions, indicated by the III. The shape, colour and pattern indicate friendly infantry. thumb|Romanian 27th Infantry Regiment in front of the Hungarian Parliament Building|Hungarian Parliament in 1919

A regiment is a military unit. Its role and size varies markedly, depending on the country, service, or specialisation.

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