tricohort

A tricohort is a term used in the context of the Roman Empire to describe a military unit consisting of three cohorts. A cohort was a standard infantry unit in the Roman army, typically comprising around 480 men, and was further divided into smaller units called centuries. The tricohort, therefore, consisted of approximately 1,440 men. This unit was often used in the auxiliary forces, which were non-citizen Roman soldiers who served alongside the citizen legions. The tricohort was a flexible unit that could be deployed in various roles, including light infantry, cavalry, or even as a mobile reserve. Its structure allowed for quick deployment and reorganization, making it a valuable asset in the Roman military's tactics. The term "tricohort" is not as commonly used today as it was in ancient times, but it remains an important concept in the study of Roman military history.