military

Also known as armed forces, military force, army, military affairs, defense forces, defence forces

thumb|upright=1.35|NATO military ceremony in [[Pabradė, Lithuania, November 2014]] A military, also known collectively as armed forces, is a heavily armed, highly organized force primarily intended for warfare. Militaries are typically authorized and maintained by a sovereign state, with their members identifiable by a distinct military uniform. They may consist of one or more military branches such as an army, navy, air force, space force, marines, or coast guard. The main task of a military is usually defined as defence of their state and its interests against external armed threats.

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A military, also known as armed forces, is a heavily armed and highly organized force maintained by a sovereign state, typically consisting of branches like an army, navy, or air force, with members identifiable by distinct uniforms. The primary purpose of a military is to defend its state and its interests against external armed threats.

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Field of work: military affairs
Image: Composite images — Military - animated.gif
Said to be same as: armed forces

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different from: military personnel
studied by: military history
facet of: military affairs
Commons category: Military
topic's main category: Category:Military
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partially coincident with: armed forces
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short name: Milit.
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Encyclopedic overview

24 sections

Contents

Etymology and definitions
History
Organization
Personnel and units
Rank and role
Recruitment
Obligations
Training
Intelligence
Budget
Capability development
Science
Logistics
In combat
Strategic victory
Operational victory
Tactical victory
Technology
As part of society
Ideology and ethics
See also
References
Notes
External links

In broad usage, the terms "armed forces" and "military" are often synonymous, although in technical usage a distinction is sometimes made in which a country's armed forces may include other paramilitary forces such as armed police.

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