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While modern standing armies were first developed in the 15th century, the defining terminology for contemporary military units and formations, such as company, battalion, regiment etc. mostly arose in the early modern period, during the 16th and 17th centuries.[citation needed]

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List of oldest military units and formations in continuous operation

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refoundings of older units are excluded. Lists of armies List of oldest institutions in continuous operation List of Army National Guard and active Regular...

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British Armed Forces

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Communications and Medical Operations units). In addition 83 Expeditionary Air Group directs formations in the Middle East and the 38 Group combines the...

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British Army

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around a combat unit and supported by units (or sub-units) from other capabilities. An example of a battlegroup would be two companies of armoured infantry...

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Military

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the nature of the role's military tasks on combat operations: combat roles (e.g. infantry), combat support roles (e.g. combat engineers), and combat service...

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United States Army

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Constitution. The Army is the oldest branch of the U.S. military and the most senior in order of precedence. It has its roots in the Continental Army, which...

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Spanish Army

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is the terrestrial army of the Spanish Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is one of the oldest active armies – dating back...

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Structure of the United States Army

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active role in U.S. military operations. Reserve and Guard units took part in the Gulf War, peacekeeping in Kosovo, and the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Although...

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Swiss Guard

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Established in 1506 under Pope Julius II, the Pontifical Swiss Guard is among the oldest military units in continuous operation. The dress uniform is of blue...

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Challenge coin

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produced in recent decades. Exchange officers and British military visitors to US units and formations in recent decades have often been presented with...

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2003 invasion of Iraq

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days of major combat operations, in which a combined force of troops from the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Poland invaded Iraq. Twenty-two...

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Portuguese Armed Forces

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of the system of forces of the Army include the Land Forces Command, the formations and operational units commands, the military zones commands and the...

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Regiment

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recruiting and administering all of a soldier's military career. Depending upon the country, regiments can be either combat units or administrative units or both...

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Portuguese Colonial War

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Portugal in NATO resulted in the formation of a military élite who were critical in the planning and implementation of operations during the Overseas War. This...

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Royal Canadian Regiment

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Regiment is one of Canada's oldest Regular Force military units. In 2012 the regiment was assigned the perpetuation of the 1st Regiment of Middlesex Militia...

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Horses in warfare

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reconnaissance, and military horse units are also used for ceremonial and educational purposes. Horses are also used for historical reenactment of battles, law...

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Military history of Australia

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result of the emphasis on co-operation with Britain, relatively few Australian military units had been retained in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region....

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Artillery

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describe units and formations of the national armed forces that operate the weapons. During military operations, field artillery has the role of providing...

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Norwegian Army

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service branch of the Norwegian Armed Forces. The Army is the oldest of the Norwegian service branches, established as a modern military organization under...

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Military history of South Africa

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The military history of South Africa chronicles a vast time period and complex events from the dawn of history until the present time. It covers civil...

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Pershing Rifles

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University of Nebraska–Lincoln. It is the oldest continuously operating US college organization dedicated to military drill. Originally named Varsity Rifles...

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Royal Thai Army

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กองทัพบกไทย; RTGS: kong thap bok thai) is the army of Thailand and the oldest and largest branch of the Royal Thai Armed Forces. The Royal Thai Army is...

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National Bolivarian Armed Forces of Venezuela

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the defense of the area. In 1732 the Spanish crown created a Military Directorate and established a number of battalions, and had a few units from infantry...

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World War II by country

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several units, and half million military trained horses. Mongolian troops took part in the Battle of Khalkhin Gol in the summer of 1939 and in the Soviet...

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Military history

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Military history is the study of armed conflict in the history of humanity, and its impact on the societies, cultures and economies thereof, as well as...

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1st Parachute Chasseur Regiment

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the oldest and among the most decorated Airborne forces regiments of the French Army. Established in the French Army in 1943 and formerly part of the...

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