ground forces


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Noun1.ground forces - a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or stateground forces - a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
legion, host - archaic terms for army
army unit - a military unit that is part of an army
armed service, military service, service - a force that is a branch of the armed forces
armed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine - the military forces of a nation; "their military is the largest in the region"; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker"
army corps, corps - an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
standing army - a permanent army of paid soldiers
Union Army - the northern army during the American Civil War
Army of the Confederacy, Confederate Army - the southern army during the American Civil War
Continental Army - the American army during the American Revolution
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ground forces

npl (Mil) → forze fpl di terra
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
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He described the IRGC Ground Force as one of the world's superior Ground Forces in ideas and creativity.
The Russian Ground Forces Commander in Chief lauded the role of Pakistan Navy in maintaining peace and security in the region.
Taghikhani also said that the Commander of the Ground Forces General Kiyoumars Heydari has also gone to Pol-e Dokhtar County.
The exercise demonstration plan, which was implemented in the fields of the ground forces, included a set of operational procedures with live ammunition, in order to achieve the training objectives envisaged by the exercise.
The Russian Ground Forces Commander acknowledged achievements of Pakistan Army in fight against terrorism and contributions for regional peace and stability.
The Russian Ground Forces Commander acknowledged achievements of Pakistan army in the fight against terrorism and contributions for regional peace and stability.
General Bajwa was presented guard of honour by the Russian authorities.The Russian Ground Forces Commander acknowledged achievements of Pakistan Army in fight against terrorism and contributions for regional peace and stability.
Also, Lieutenant General Abdel-Fatah al-Burhan Abdel-Rahman has been appointed as Chief of Staff of the Ground Forces and Major General Salah al-Din Abdel-Khalig Saeed has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant General and appointed as Chief of Staff of the Air Forces.
The two-week drill aims to develop and strengthen relations between the two countries through exchanging trainings and military expertise to enhance the combat capabilities and readiness of the two sides and strengthen international relations to improve ground forces skills and enhance combat efficiency.
Riyadh, Rajab 27, 1438 H., April 24, 2017, SPA -- Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, decorated at his office here today Prince Fahd bin Turki bin Abdulaziz with his new military rank as Lieutenant-General and Commander of the ground forces. The Deputy Crown Prince congratulated the Commander of the ground forces on this occasion praying Allah the Almighty to help him in serving the religion and homland.
NNA - The ground forces of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced on Thursday that its forces have broken up two terrorist gangs in northwestern Iran, killing 12 terrorists.
Earlier the commander of the IRGC Ground Forces Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour said that the military exercises are aimed at maintaining the preparedness of IRGC forces, displaying the country's might, and ensuring security.