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standard infantry unit

[ˈstændərd ˈɪnfəntri ˈjuːnɪt]
nounfemininepl: standard infantry units / unidades de infantaria padrão
unidade de infantaria padrão
1. A basic military formation of infantry soldiers organized according to established military structure and doctrine, typically consisting of a specific number of personnel organized into squads, platoons, and companies.
The standard infantry unit in most modern armies consists of approximately 100-150 soldiers.
A unidade de infantaria padrão na maioria dos exércitos modernos consiste em aproximadamente 100-150 soldados.
2. The fundamental organizational element used as a basis for military planning, training, and operations.
Each standard infantry unit is equipped with rifles, machine guns, and communication devices.
Cada unidade de infantaria padrão é equipada com rifles, metralhadoras e dispositivos de comunicação.
Synonyms
infantry platoonrifle companyinfantry formationtactical unit
Antonyms
irregular unitnon-standard formation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
unidade de infantaria padrão
Standard military terminology used in Brazilian Armed Forces
Portugal
unidade de infantaria padrão
Standard terminology in Portuguese military context

Related Idioms & Phrases

by the book
according to regulations
textbook formation
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