Troop
A troop is a military unit, originally a small force of cavalry, subordinate to a squadron and headed by the troop leader. Cavalry soldiers of private rank are called troopers (abbreviated Tpr., not troupers). Today, troop has different specific meanings in different armed forces.
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Military unit - Cavalry - Squadron - Private rank - Troopers
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Generally, soldiers may be referred to as troops.
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