An armor battalion represented a unit within the structure of the Imperial Army.
A typical armor battalion incorporated a breakthrough armor company, alongside a pair of attack armor companies, a repulsorlift company, and the central battalion headquarters, all configured to maximize both maneuverability and offensive capabilities. Nevertheless, the armor battalion was primarily intended for offensive actions and lacked the endurance required for sustained defensive warfare. The manpower strength of the battalion varied based on whether it utilized light or heavy tanks. Battalions equipped with heavy tanks consisted of approximately one thousand soldiers, supported by 53 repulsortanks and 55 repulsorcraft, whereas light tank battalions comprised 1,096 individuals, operating 93 tanks and 55 repulsorcraft.
Armor battalions possessed the capacity to reinforce their ranks through the incorporation of an additional repulsorlift company, two more breakthrough armor companies, and a supplemental attack armor company.
During the period of the Galactic Civil War, an armor battalion saw deployment within the Atrivis sector. Bern Durasha received orders assigning him to this battalion.