By this stage, it was official policy that men over 35 were no longer eligible to command battalions.

Later in the war, Winters rose to command the 2nd Battalion.

The 100 instructors are all lieutenant colonels with about 18 years of experience; nearly half have commanded battalions.

Intermediate schools train middle grade officers to command battalions or serve on senior staffs.

He went on to command the 1st Battalion of the Royal Artillery.

Before coming here, many students commanded battalions of 700 soldiers, assignments in which responsibilities were clear cut and tactical decisions straightforward.

From 1964 to 1966 Ojukwu commanded the 5th Battalion.

He commanded the 1st Battalion, Parachute Regiment from 1949 to 1951.

Upon his return to the United States he commanded the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines.

In 1907, March commanded the 1st Battalion, 6th Field Artillery.