battle group

battle group

n.1. A US army unit usually composed of five companies.2. A naval force composed of a variable number of warships, escorts, and supply vessels, depending on the nature of the mission.3. An improvised force, usually of battalion or brigade strength, drawn from different units for a particular operation.4. Chiefly British A tactical force of battalion strength formed by attaching infantry and armored companies.

battle group

n (Fortifications) a group of warships usually consisting of at least one aircraft carrier, other surface ships, submarines, landing craft, etc

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

battle group - an army unit usually consisting of five companiesarmy unit - a military unit that is part of an armydivision - an army unit large enough to sustain combat; "two infantry divisions were held in reserve"company - small military unit; usually two or three platoons