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   commando

   /kəˈmɑːndəʊ/

   noun

   • 1. a soldier specially trained for carrying out raids: "a group of commandos parachute in"
   • ▪ a unit of commandos: "he saw service in a Marine Commando"

   Word Origin late 18th century (denoting a militia, originally consisting of Boers in South Africa): from Portuguese (earlier form of comando), from commandar ‘to command’, from late Latin commandare (see command).

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   What does a commando do?

   • A commando is a combatant, or operative of an elite light infantry or special operations force, specially trained for carrying out raids and operating in small teams behind enemy lines. Originally "a commando" was a type of combat unit, as opposed to an individual in that unit.

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   What is the difference between a commando and a Kommando?

   • Originally "a commando" was a type of combat unit, as opposed to an individual in that unit. In other languages, commando and kommando denote a "command", including the sense of a military or an elite special operations unit.

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   What is an Israeli commando?

   • : a military unit trained and organized as shock troops especially for hit-and-run raids into enemy territory Recent Examples on the Web One Israeli commando was badly injured in the crossfire and later died.

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   What is a commando unit?

   • In the militaries and governments of most countries, commandos are distinctive in that they specialize in unconventional assault on high-value targets. In English, to distinguish between an individual commando and a commando unit, the unit is occasionally capitalized.

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   A commando is a combatant, or operative of an elite light infantry or special operations force, specially trained for carrying out raids and operating in small teams behind enemy lines. [1] Originally "a commando" was a type of combat unit, as opposed to an individual in that unit.

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   Dec 19, 2019 · The term refers to elite soldiers trained to be ready to fight at a moment’s notice. So when you’re not wearing any underwear, you’re, well, ready to go at any moment —...

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6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOMMANDO | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a small group of soldiers that are specially trained to make attacks on enemy areas that are very dangerous or difficult to attack: Trevor volunteered for Special Service and joined 1 Commando. Fewer examples. The mission would have been more appropriately carried out by military commandos.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › commandoCommando Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of COMMANDO is a military unit or command of the Boers. How to use commando in a sentence.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › commandoCOMMANDO | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a small group of soldiers that are specially trained to make attacks on enemy areas that are very dangerous or difficult to attack: Trevor volunteered for Special Service and joined 1 Commando. Fewer examples. The mission would have been more appropriately carried out by military commandos.

9. www.britannica.com › topic › commando-military-unitCommando | Special Forces, Elite Troops & Guerilla Warfare

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   commando, military unit—roughly equivalent to an infantry battalion—consisting of men especially trained to employ guerrilla-like shock tactics ranging from hand-to-hand combat to hit-and-run raids. A member of such a unit is also called a commando.

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    Commando definition: any of the specially trained Allied military units used for surprise, hit-and-run raids against Axis forces.. See examples of COMMANDO used in a sentence.