Noun
ground troops pl (plural only)
Synonym of ground forces
I said that America's role would be limited; that we would not put ground troops into Libya; that we would focus our unique capabilities on the front end of the operation, and that we would transfer responsibility to our allies and partners. Barack Obama
Attack helicopters attack enemy armor and provide close air support for ground troops. Source: Internet
Between 1962 and 1972 almost 60,000 personnel served in Vietnam, including ground troops, naval forces and air assets. Source: Internet
It is assumed that this tactical advantage cannot be sustained for very long, so paratroopers must either use the supplies of the enemy, be continuously resupplied by air or wait to be relieved by ground troops. Source: Internet
Attack aircraft An A-10 Thunderbolt II firing an AGM-65 main Attack aircraft can be used to provide support for friendly ground troops. Source: Internet
Dallek 1998, p. 270. Gen. Westmoreland shortly thereafter recommended the president further increase ground troops from 82,000 to 175,000. Source: Internet