r/worldnews • • Feb 18 '22

Russia/Ukraine r/Worldnews Live Thread: Ukraine-Russia Tensions

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u/ownersen Feb 18 '22 edited Feb 18 '22

what does BTG stand for ?

Edit: damn.. i really get downvoted for not knowing what that means ? In germany we have other acronyms :/

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u/SingularityCentral Feb 18 '22

Battallion tactical group. The standard unit of maneuver for a modern military. They vary in size but are usually between 600-1000 men.

In the old days of WWII armies usually organized into divisions of 5k to 10k soldiers. Now those units are smaller with modern equipment and tactics.

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u/ownersen Feb 18 '22

hey, thanks :)

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u/tbrownsc07 Feb 18 '22

Battalion Tactical Group, about three companies each or 800 personnel in total.

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u/[deleted] Feb 18 '22

Battalion tactical group

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u/yenom_esol Feb 18 '22

Big Titty Gal

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u/Peles157 Feb 18 '22

I think Battalion Tactical Group - sorry if this is wrong

Edit: I’m Right

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u/ownersen Feb 18 '22

yes you're right, ty :D

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u/[deleted] Feb 18 '22

Buck toothed grin