soldats
Soldats is the French word for soldiers; soldiers are members of a country's armed forces trained for combat and defense. In most nations, soldiers may be recruited or conscripted; military service structures vary by country and era. The core duties of soldiers include engaging in combat, protecting territory and populations, conducting reconnaissance, and supporting logistics, engineering, medical, and communications tasks. They may serve in specialized branches such as infantry, artillery, armored units, engineers, signals, and special forces, among others. Training typically combines physical conditioning, firearms handling, tactics, discipline, first aid, and rules of engagement, followed by unit-based drills and operational exercises. Careers advance through ranks, with progression often tied to time in service, performance, and completion of professional education.
Historically, soldiers have been central to nation-state warfare, evolving from melee combatants and levy athletes to
Modern soldiers operate with a range of equipment and support systems, from personal protective equipment to