full-time service in the armed forces, especially when taking part in military operations

действительная служба, активная служба
the military forces of a country, including the army, navy, air force, and sometimes other branches

вооруженные силы
a military officer with a rank above that of a lieutenant and below that of a major

капитан
a high-ranking officer in the army, marine corps, or air force, whose rank is between a lieutenant colonel and brigadier general

полковник
to have authority over or be in charge of a unit in the army

командовать
an officer in charge of a military operation or a group of soldiers

командир
a high-ranking officer in the army, Air Force, or Marines

генерал, высокопоставленный офицер
a middle-ranking officer in the armed forces

майор
soldiers or officers responsible for enforcing law and order within the military

военная полиция, жандармерия
members of the armed forces involving those who have a lower position

рядовые
a person who has just joined the military and is undergoing initial training or has recently begun service

новобранец
a division of the armed forces such as the army, navy, air force, or marines, that performs specific duties and missions

служба
a small military base for the army or navy, and the people working there

пост, гарнизон
a former member of the armed forces who has fought in a war

ветеран
someone who enlists in the armed forces without being forced

доброволец
to formally remove someone from military service in disgrace

увольнять с позором, разжаловать
compulsory enrollment into military service

призыв, воинская повинность
a formal uniform worn by military or civilian personnel on special or ceremonial occasions

парадная форма
a mid-ranking officer in the armed forces, responsible for commanding troops and assisting superior officers

лейтенант, младший офицер
a commissioned officer in the United States Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps ranked above a major and below a colonel

подполковник, лейтенант-полковник
a very high-ranking officer in the army or the US Air Force

генерал-майор, генерал
the highest-ranking military officer in some countries

маршал, маршал
a member of the military reserve who trains and can be called to active service when needed

резервист, военнослужащий запаса
a non-commissioned officer in the air force or army below the rank of staff sergeant and above corporal

сержант
a person who operates and maintains signal equipment along railway lines

сигнальщик, оператор сигнального оборудования
a fixed period of time spent serving in the military, especially in a particular place

срок службы, тур службы
| Война и Конфликт | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Поддержание мира | Терроризм | Военно-воздушные силы и Военно-морской флот | Вооруженные силы |
| Армия | Оружие | Военные действия | Сражения и операции |
| Военные и Силы | |||
