Group Definition - MilitaryDictionary.org

group

1.) A number of ships and/or aircraft, normally a subdivision of a force, assigned for a specific purpose.

2.) A long-standing functional organization that is formed to support a broad function within a joint force commander's headquarters.

3.) A flexible administrative and tactical unit composed of either two or more battalions or two or more squadrons.

See Also:

• related transport group
• related boat group
• related attack group
• related movement group
• related tactical-logistical group
• related Navy expeditionary logistics support group
• related control group
• related embarkation group
• related landing group
• also called GP

In the United States, military vocabulary is standardized by the Department of Defence. These terms are used by the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps.

Term Classification: operations