regular force
[ˈrɛɡjələr fɔːrs]
nounpl: regular forces
força regular
1. The permanent, officially established military forces of a nation, as opposed to irregular, militia, or reserve forces
The regular forces of the country are well-trained and equipped with modern weapons.
As forças regulares do país são bem treinadas e equipadas com armas modernas.
2. Military personnel who are permanent members of the armed forces, serving full-time and under official government authority
The regular forces maintained order during the crisis.
As forças regulares mantiveram a ordem durante a crise.
3. In contrast to guerrilla or insurgent groups, lawful military units operating under state authority
Regular forces clashed with irregular militia units in the disputed territory.
As forças regulares entraram em confronto com unidades de milícia irregular no território disputado.
The term 'regular force' is primarily used in military and government discourse in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It distinguishes official state military personnel from civilian militias, reserve components, or non-state armed groups. In Brazil, this distinction is particularly relevant given the country's historical emphasis on maintaining a centralized, professional military structure as opposed to decentralized state militias.
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