The Battalion , often called , is also the name of the independent student-run newspaper at Texas A&M University .
: The word originates from the Late Latin battalia , meaning "battle" or "combat". It evolved from describing any large group of soldiers ready for battle into a formally organized fighting unit. Texas A&M University Publication battalion
: A typical battalion includes operational companies (e.g., infantry, armor, or artillery), a weapons company, and a headquarters unit. The Battalion , often called , is also
: Several companies form a battalion, while several battalions typically form a brigade or regiment. a weapons company
In the United States Army, a battalion serves as a fundamental tactical unit.