Battle Sr. (born July 28, 1950) is an American diplomat, chaplain, and academic administrator who had served as United States ambassador to Tanzania.

In 2009, Battle was nominated by President Barack Obama to serve as the United States ambassador to the African Union.

In August 2021, Battle was appointed by President Joe Biden to serve as United States ambassador to Tanzania.

[3][4] On May 24, 2022, hearings were held on his nomination before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

[5] He was sworn in on December 21, 2022,[6] and presented his credentials to President Samia Suluhu Hassan on February 27, 2023.