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commando unit

[kəˈmɑːndoʊ ˈjuːnɪt]
nounpl: commando units
unidade de comandos
1. A specialized military group trained for raids, reconnaissance, and other covert operations
The commando unit was deployed behind enemy lines to gather intelligence.
A unidade de comandos foi destacada atrás das linhas inimigas para coletar inteligência.
2. A small, elite fighting force capable of rapid deployment and unconventional warfare tactics
The Navy SEAL commando unit completed the dangerous hostage rescue mission.
A unidade de comandos Navy SEAL completou a perigosa missão de resgate de reféns.
Synonyms
special forces unitelite military unitstrike forcetask forceraiding partyunidade de operações especiaisforça de elite
Antonyms
regular infantrystandard military unitinfantaria regular

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
unidade de comandos
standard military terminology
São Paulo
unidade de forças especiais
alternative formal usage
Portugal
unidade de comandos
standard military terminology in Portuguese Armed Forces

Related Idioms & Phrases

black ops unit
special operations force
elite strike team
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