auxiliary troops

[/ɔːɡˈzɪliəri truːps/]
nounpl: auxiliary troops
tropas auxiliares
1. Military forces that provide supplementary support to main combat troops, often consisting of reserve, reserve component, or allied forces
The auxiliary troops were deployed to secure supply lines while the main force engaged the enemy.
As tropas auxiliares foram despregadas para assegurar linhas de abastecimento enquanto a força principal enfrentava o inimigo.
2. Non-regular military personnel or militia units that assist in military operations
Auxiliary troops from local militias helped reinforce the defensive positions.
Tropas auxiliares das milícias locais ajudaram a reforçar as posições defensivas.
This term is primarily used in military and historical contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it appears frequently in military history discussions and official military documentation. The concept has particular historical significance in both countries' military traditions, especially regarding reserve forces and allied military cooperation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
support troopsreserve troopssecondary forcesreinforcementsallied forces
Antonyms / Antônimos
main forcesprimary troopsfront-line troopscombat troops

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tropas auxiliares
Standard military terminology used in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tropas de reforço
Alternative term emphasizing reinforcement role
São Paulo
tropas auxiliares / forças de apoio
Both terms commonly used in military contexts
Portugal
tropas auxiliares / forças de apoio
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese in military discourse

Related Words

military personnelarmed forcesmilitiareinforcementsupport unitsreserve forces

Related Idioms & Phrases

call in auxiliary troops
deploy auxiliary troops
auxiliary troops in support of
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