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Miscellaneous[edit]

Not all armies are "strictly hierarchal"; the early militia forces of the Spanish Republic in 1936/7, for example. -- Sam 12:43, 4 October 2002‎ (UTC)[reply]

"A soldier who no longer serves in the armed forces is called a veteran."

Isn't a Veteran simply a word for an experienced soldier, regardless of wether they are currently servering are not? -- User:Pod 17:04, 4 July 2004‎ (UTC)[reply]

(Over-)Emphasis[edit]

I think you overdid with the STRONG tags - but I won't change it. What do the next readers think? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 80.138.96.82 (talk • contribs) 06:22, 27 January 2005‎

American view point[edit]

Isn't the concept of soldier's only describing members of an army a fairly American view? At least in Sweden a soldier is any combatant - incl. marines for an example. 146.247.182.201 (talk) 08:44, 18 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]