Definitions are important. Based on a recent conversation, it is prudent to review these definitions.
In a situation of armed conflict between opposing factions, the following distinctions can be made:
Military
n
the armed forces of a country
Mercenary
n
a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army
Militia
n
a military force that is raised from the civil population
Just about any group of armed combatants could be classified as one of these three. Do any of these definitions differ from what you thought they were?
Monday, August 22, 2016
Combatant Definitions
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