reserve troops

collocation in English

meaningsofreserveandtroop

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reserve
noun
uk
/rɪˈzɜːv/us
/rɪˈzɝːv/
the habit of not showing your feelings ...
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troop
noun
uk
/truːp/us
/truːp/
soldiers on duty in a ...
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(Definition ofreserveandtroopfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Reactivated in 1955 as areservetroopcarrier squadron.
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It provided command and control for assignedreservetroopcarrier wings and provided staff and advisory services to assigned unit to ensure operational capability.
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Plans to locate thousands of reserve troops were also announced.
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Thousands of regular military and reserve troops undergo training at the complex each year.
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At the massive complex, thousands of regular military and reserve troops undergo training each year.
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A number of other camps were established at various locations for the education of reserve troops.
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These units acted as reserve troops, and garrisoned the interior against rebel attacks.
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Beginning at 7:03 am, troops started their simulated attack on the city, which was defended by a small group of active and reserve troops assisted by local community groups.
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It is one of the largest standing armies (and the largest standing volunteer army) in the world, with 1,129,900 active troops and 960,000 reserve troops.
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Klber thus had the reserve troops intervene.
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By the time the army had expanded to over 200,000 men with hundreds of thousands of more reserve troops.
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