I used to hear of a troop being a number of men.
2006-07-26 04:16:15 · 5 answers · asked by ? 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Its the singular definition of troops.....
You cant have troops with out having a troop.
2006-07-26 04:25:16 · answer #1 · answered by JB 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is short for "trooper," which is a member of a cavalry troop. The term became so popular in the late 1800s that it became widely used throught the entire military (and even amongst civilians), even though many people using it don't know the origin. So now the term can be used for just about any soldier, and "troops" is widely used to mean any group of soldiers, even though they not troopers, or in an actual cavalry troop. The term also took on a new usage during World War II with the large-scale use of paratroopers.
2006-07-26 05:15:16 · answer #2 · answered by Phil Z 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A troop is a military unit, originally a small force of cavalry, subordinate to a squadron and headed by the troop leader. Cavalry soldiers of private rank are called troopers (abbreviated Tpr., not troupers). Today, troop has different specific meanings in different armed forces.
Generally, soldiers may be referred to as troops
U.S. Cavalry
In the United States Army, in the cavalry branch, a troop is the equivalent unit to the infantry company, commanded by a captain and consisting of 3 or 4 platoons, and subordinate to a squadron (battalion).
2006-07-26 04:35:55 · answer #3 · answered by ZULU45RM1664 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it still is what your point
2006-07-26 04:19:21 · answer #4 · answered by idontkno 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, what is your point?
2006-07-26 05:30:10 · answer #5 · answered by Naples_6 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋