1. Military units or personnel that provide assistance, reinforcement, or backup to primary combat units
The supporting force arrived at the battlefield to reinforce the main infantry unit.
A força de apoio chegou ao campo de batalha para reforçar a unidade principal de infantaria.
2. Any group or resource that aids or strengthens a primary effort or operation
The logistics team served as a supporting force for the expedition.
O time de logística serviu como uma força de apoio para a expedição.