soldier

An military personnel trained, equipped, and armed to fight in a war. They usually wear military uniforms, often with combat helmets and body armor.

For characters which belong on certain special forces, use military operator instead.

Not to be used for random armed combatants or insurgents (even with camouflage attire), without clear context implying if they belong on the military or not.

See also

• army
• cavalry
• frogman
• musketeer
• paratrooper
• sniper team
• List of Armed Forces