1. Military forces that are permanent, officially recognized, and organized by a state, as opposed to irregular or guerrilla forces
The regular forces were deployed to maintain order in the region.
As forças regulares foram destacadas para manter a ordem na região.
2. Armed forces that operate under a formal command structure and follow established military codes and regulations
Regular forces include the army, navy, and air force.
As forças regulares incluem o exército, a marinha e a força aérea.