A regiment is a military unit, consisting of a group of battalions, usually four and commanded by a colonel. Depending on mission, country of origin, and makeup, a modern regiment is similar to a brigade in size in that both range from a few hundred soldiers up to 2,000-3,000, depending on branch of service and method of organization. The modern unit varies in size, scope, administrative role from nation to nation, and within the armed forces of some nations.

The term came into use in Europe around the end of the 16th century, when armies evolved from a collection of retinues following knights to a more formally organized structure.

The regimental system

Administrative regiments are not part of the army's day-to-day operational command structure, but regimental ties are maintained by the administrative management of its members, and may include recruiting, basic training at a regimental centre, career management, postings, selection for special training, promotion boards, etc., for those in service. This system dates back to the Cardwell reforms in the United Kingdom, when each regiment was structured so as to have a battalion permanently overseas, while another battalion of the regiment was based at home to recruit and train replacements.

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@Evitchka Very unfair to tease you, but that was just my Squadron. There will be others from different regiments as well. A hundred or so!
PatrickBaty (Patrick Baty) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:58:44 -0000
@Evitchka Very unfair to tease you, but that was just my Squadron. There will be others from different regiments as well. A hundred or so!
VIVA HIBERNIA: On this date in 1710, the Irish regiments in the service of Spain fought at Villaviciosa during the... http://bit.ly/7Q1nhz
gerregan (Gerry Regan) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:55:31 -0000
VIVA HIBERNIA: On this date in 1710, the Irish regiments in the service of Spain fought at Villaviciosa during the... http://bit.ly/7Q1nhz
#blackhistory today 1864 Fifth and Sixth Colored Cavalry regiments, invaded southwest Virginia and destroyed salt mines at Saltville.
BrandonFrame (Brandon) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:41:00 -0000
#blackhistory today 1864 Fifth and Sixth Colored Cavalry regiments, invaded southwest Virginia and destroyed salt mines at Saltville.
This continues a heritage that began in 1636 when the Massachusetts Bay Colony’s militia companies were organized into 3 regiments.
WingmanProject (The Wingman Project) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:27:25 -0000
This continues a heritage that began in 1636 when the Massachusetts Bay Colony’s militia companies were organized into 3 regiments.
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SoSweetDaeDae (Damon Anthony) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:03:50 -0000
if you need motivation to get in shape watch the best of UFC on spike right now! their training regiments are freakish..
RT@Mr_Lincoln: OTD in 1862, a bill was introduced in Congress to authorize100 black regiments. Oooh the Confederacy wasn't happy about that.
jrhardcore68 (jrhardcore68) Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:33:12 -0000
RT@Mr_Lincoln: OTD in 1862, a bill was introduced in Congress to authorize100 black regiments. Oooh the Confederacy wasn't happy about that.

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