paramilitary force

• Группа гражданских лиц, обученных и организованных по военному образцу, часто действующая совместно с регулярной армией или вместо неё, обычно в политических или охранных целях.

A group of civilians trained and organized in a military style, often operating alongside or in place of a regular army, typically for political or security purposes.

1. Organized group with military structureC1formal

   A group of individuals organized in a military fashion, but not part of a country's official armed forces.

   Военизированное формирование

   • The paramilitary force was deployed to maintain order in the region.
   • Several countries have paramilitary forces that assist the police.
   • The paramilitary force operated independently of the national army.