- Source: List of oldest military units and formations in continuous operation
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.
Only units that are still extant are included, while contemporary refoundings of older units are excluded.
Oldest active military units still in operation
See also
Lists of armies
List of oldest institutions in continuous operation
List of Army National Guard and active Regular Army units with colonial roots in the U.S.
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- List of oldest military units and formations in continuous operation
- British Army
- Military
- United States Army
- Structure of the United States Army
- British Armed Forces
- Spanish Army
- Principles of war
- Challenge coin
- Military technology
