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A '''paramilitary''' is an organisation which is similar in structure to a national military, but is not part of the armed forces of any nation. Often, paramilitary groups are engaged in combat with either a nation's officially recognised armed forces, or with other paramilitary organisations. Examples of paramilitaries include the [[Ulster Volunteer Force]] in [[Northern Ireland]] and the [[communism|communist]] [[Red Brigades]] in [[Italy]]. | A '''paramilitary''' is an organisation which is similar in structure to a national military, but is not part of the armed forces of any nation. Often, paramilitary groups are engaged in combat with either a nation's officially recognised armed forces, or with other paramilitary organisations. Examples of paramilitaries include the [[Ulster Volunteer Force]] in [[Northern Ireland]] and the [[communism|communist]] [[Red Brigades]] in [[Italy]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:19, July 27, 2014
A paramilitary is an organisation which is similar in structure to a national military, but is not part of the armed forces of any nation. Often, paramilitary groups are engaged in combat with either a nation's officially recognised armed forces, or with other paramilitary organisations. Examples of paramilitaries include the Ulster Volunteer Force in Northern Ireland and the communist Red Brigades in Italy.