Military Personnel
/ˈmɪlɪtɛri pərˈsɔnəl/
Definitions
- (n.) Individuals who are serving in the armed forces, including army, navy, air force, and other military branches.
The military personnel were deployed to assist in disaster relief efforts.
- (n.) Persons subject to military law and jurisdiction under applicable statutes and regulations.
Military personnel are governed by the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
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Commentary
The term encompasses all individuals serving in various branches of a nation's armed forces and is often used in legal contexts involving military law and rights.
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