Troupe

Body of troops. N.C.Os. and men (as distinct from officers). (Pl.) Troops. Troops as distinct from “ services ” (viz., fighting troops as distinct from administrative troops). —Troupe en armes. “Armed corps” or “armed party” (for purposes of compliments).—Troupes métropolitaines. Troops of the home army (including Algeria)—Troupes coloni a les. Troops of the colonial army (Algerian troops excluded, but colonial troops in France included).—Troupes d’exploitation. Reserves moved up to profit by succe ful attack.—Troupes de couvert ure. Covering troops. (In peace) Frontier garrisons.—Troupes de fortere e. Fortre troops. [p.597]