Augustus band
(Acts 27:1.: literally, of Sebaste, the Greek form of Augusta,
the name given to Caesarea in honour of Augustus Caesar).
Probably this "band" or cohort consisted of Samaritan soldiers
belonging to Caesarea.
Bibliography Information Easton, Matthew George. M.A., D.D., "Biblical Meaning for 'Augustus band' Eastons Bible Dictionary". bible-history.com - Eastons; 1897.