Regt
Military abbreviation · Military Unit and Organization
| Stands for | Regiment |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
Regt stands for Regiment, a military unit and organization abbreviation.
Military formation whose role varies: in the Marine Corps, a combat unit of about three battalions commanded by a colonel; in the US Army, mostly a historical and ceremonial lineage, except for units such as the 75th Ranger Regiment and armored cavalry regiments.
Example: The 5th Marine Regt fought at Belleau Wood in June 1918.
Usage notes
British Army regiments are the basic tribal identity of soldiers and often consist of a single battalion. In the US Army, soldiers wear their regimental distinctive insignia even though battalions of the same regiment may serve in different divisions. Also written Rgt.