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War and Conflict - Armed Forces

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active duty

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

Ex: He is on active duty in the army. 
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armed forces

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

Ex: The armed forces are trained to protect the country from external threats. 
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captain
captain
[noun]

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

Ex: The captain led his platoon through the dangerous terrain. 
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colonel
colonel
[noun]

a senior military officer, typically ranking above lieutenant colonel and below brigadier general

Ex: Colonel Harris addressed the soldiers before the exercise began. 
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to command

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

Ex: General Smith commands the 5th Infantry Division stationed in the southern region. 
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commander
commander
[noun]

an officer who is in charge of a military unit, force, or operation

Ex: The commander ordered the soldiers to return to base. 
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general
general
[noun]

a high-ranking officer in the army, air force, or marines

Ex: The general addressed the troops, outlining the strategy for the upcoming campaign with confidence and clarity. 
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major
major
[noun]

a middle-ranking officer in the armed forces

Ex: The major coordinated the training exercises, ensuring that all soldiers were well-prepared for deployment. 
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military police

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

Ex: The military police patrolled the base. 
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rank
rank
[noun]

members of the armed forces involving those who have a lower position

Ex: Communication between ranks is vital for operational success in military missions. 
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recruit
recruit
[noun]

a person who has recently joined the armed forces, especially one undergoing initial training

Ex: The new recruits began basic training on Monday. 
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service
service
[noun]

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

Ex: They come from a service family with generations serving in the armed forces. 
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station
station
[noun]

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

Ex: The soldiers arrived at the station early in the morning. 
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veteran
veteran
[noun]

a person who has previously served in the armed forces, especially one who served during a war

Ex: The organization provides housing assistance to military veterans. 
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volunteer
volunteer
[noun]

someone who enlists in the armed forces without being forced

Ex: Volunteers can play crucial roles in various military operations and support efforts. 
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to cashier

to formally remove someone from military service in disgrace

Ex: The officer was cashiered after being found guilty of misconduct. 
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draft
draft
[noun]

compulsory enrollment into military service

Ex: He was called up in the army draft. 
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dress uniform

a formal uniform worn by military or civilian personnel on special or ceremonial occasions

Ex: He wore his dress uniform to the ceremony. 
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lieutenant

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

Ex: She was promoted to lieutenant after demonstrating exceptional leadership skills in combat. 
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lieutenant colonel

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

Ex: The lieutenant colonel addressed the troops. 
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major general

a very high-ranking officer in the army or the US Air Force

Ex: The major general visited the military base. 
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marshal
marshal
[noun]

an officer holding the highest or one of the highest military ranks in some countries

Ex: The president promoted the general to marshal after the war. 
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reservist
reservist
[noun]

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

Ex: He works as a teacher and serves as a reservist. 
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sergeant
sergeant
[noun]

a noncommissioned military officer of middle rank, typically above corporal

Ex: Sergeant Miller ordered the soldiers to prepare their equipment. 
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signalman
signalman
[noun]

a person who operates and maintains signal equipment along railway lines

Ex: The signalman adjusted the semaphore signals for an approaching train. 
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tour of duty

a fixed period of time spent serving in the military, especially in a particular place

Ex: He finished his tour of duty last year. 
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