תומך לחימה

English translation: combat support troop

11:48 Aug 14, 2014
Hebrew to English translations [PRO]
Military / Defense / I.D.F.
Hebrew term or phrase: תומך לחימה
? יש מקבילה בצבאות דוברי אנגלית
auxiliary?
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Gad Kohenov
Israel
Local time: 17:36
English translation:combat support troop
Explanation:
Similar to Hebrew
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David Greenberg
Israel
Local time: 17:36
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trooper could go for Britain. Soldier is universal.
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5combat support
gfrim
4combat support troop
David Greenberg


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combat support troop


Explanation:
Similar to Hebrew

David Greenberg
Israel
Local time: 17:36
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 15
Grading comment
trooper could go for Britain. Soldier is universal.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Vere Barzilai: units not troops
15 hrs
  -> No. A תומך לחימה, unless otherwise specified, is an individual, not a group.
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7 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
combat support


Explanation:
This can refer to a combat support function, combat support units, or combat support troops. It usually refers to logistical and intelligence support for combat units.


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gfrim
United States
Local time: 10:36
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