Posted by JenStar on August 26, 2004, at 11:08:37
In reply to Re: How funny and a question » partlycloudy, posted by Miss Honeychurch on August 26, 2004, at 10:07:35
the troop thing gets me too! The news people blithely talk about "X troops were killed" and everytime I think: Did the army TELL them that soldiers are now "troops" or did they develop that fun little verbal gem all on the own? Where did this start?
What's wrong with using the word "soldier" anyway? Is there any kind of distinction (in the news minds) between "soldier" and "troop"? So far I think they only use "troop" when talking about death or injury.
Is there anyone here in the military who can clarify for us whether the word "troop" has a formal definition or usage that is different from "soldier"??
JenStar
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