Tumen (military unit)

A Tumen is a military unit that originated in Central Asia, traditionally consisting of around ten thousand soldiers. Historically, it was used by various nomadic groups, including Mongolian and Turkic tribes, as a means to organize large numbers of fighters effectively. The term reflects both a tactical unit for warfare and a societal structure, with the ability to execute coordinated military strategies. In modern contexts, some countries adapt similar concepts for organizing military forces, emphasizing the importance of unit cohesion and operational efficiency.