Chapter 21: Military Ranks and Vocabulary
Nouns
Private (vojín) - The lowest rank in the military.
Corporal (desátník) - A rank above Private.
Sergeant (seržant) - A rank above Corporal, responsible for leading troops.
Staff Sergeant (štábní seržant) - A senior sergeant rank.
Warrant Officer (praporčík) - A technical expert rank.
Second Lieutenant (podporučík) - The first officer rank.
First Lieutenant (nadporučík) - A rank above Second Lieutenant.
Captain (kapitán) - A mid-level officer rank.
Major (major) - A senior officer rank.
Lieutenant Colonel (podplukovník) - A rank above Major.
Colonel (plukovník) - A high-ranking officer.
Brigadier General (brigádní generál) - A one-star general officer.
Major General (generálmajor) - A two-star general officer.
Lieutenant General (generálporučík) - A three-star general officer.
General (generál) - A four-star general officer.
Field Marshal (polní maršál) - The highest military rank.
Admiral (admirál) - A high-ranking naval officer.
Commodore (komodor) - A naval rank below Admiral.
Fleet Admiral (flotilní admirál) - A top naval officer.
Cadet (kadet) - A trainee officer.
Enlistment (narukování) - The act of joining the military.
Regiment (pluk) - A large military unit.
Squadron (eskadra) - A military unit of aircraft or cavalry.
Battalion (prapor) - A large unit of troops.
Brigade (brigáda) - A large military unit comprising several battalions.
Division (divize) - A major military unit.
Platoon (četa) - A small military unit.
Company (rota) - A medium-sized military unit.
Infantry (pěchota) - Soldiers who fight on foot.
Artillery (dělostřelectvo) - Heavy military weapons.
Cavalry (jízda) - Soldiers on horseback or in armored vehicles.
Reconnaissance (průzkum) - The act of gathering information.
Special Forces (speciální jednotky) - Elite military units.
Maneuver (manévr) - A tactical movement or action.
Engagement (střetnutí) - A military conflict or battle.
Verbs
Enlist (narukovat) - To join the military.
Commission (pověřit) - To assign a military rank or responsibility.
Decommission (vyřadit) - To withdraw from active duty.
Deploy (rozmístit) - To position troops or equipment.
Discharge (propuštění) - To release from military service.
Draft (povolat) - To recruit by compulsory service.
Adjectives
Airborne (výsadkový) - Involving forces deployed by air.
Armored (obrněný) - Protected by armor.
Naval (námořní) - Relating to the navy.
Covert (utajený) - Secret or hidden.
Hostile (nepřátelský) - Showing enmity or opposition.
Operational (operační) - Ready for use or functioning.
Strategic (strategický) - Related to strategy.
Tactical (taktický) - Related to tactics.
Logistical (logistický) - Pertaining to logistics.
Choose the correct word based on the explanation and translation:
Explanation: The lowest rank in the military. (vojín)
Explanation: A specific task assigned to a person or group. (mise)
Explanation: Heavy military weapons. (dělostřelectvo)
Explanation: Relating to tactics in battle. (taktický)
Explanation: Soldiers who fight on foot. (pěchota)
Explanation: Secret or hidden. (utajený)
Explanation: A military stronghold. (pevnost)
Explanation: An instrument used in combat. (zbraň)
Explanation: The coordination of supplies and services. (logistika)
Explanation: To assign a military rank or responsibility. (pověřit)
Choose the correct word based on the explanation and translation:
Explanation: A planned military action. (operace)
Explanation: A member of the military reserve forces. (rezervista)
Explanation: Information gathered for military or political purposes. (zpravodajství)
Explanation: Fighting between armed forces. (boj)
Explanation: To strengthen a place with defensive works. (opevnit)
Explanation: Soldiers or armed forces. (vojáci)
Explanation: A person, object, or place selected for attack. (cíl)
Explanation: To monitor or protect an area by moving through it. (hlídkovat)
Explanation: To watch over or protect someone or something. (hlídat)
Explanation: The movement of troops into position for action. (nasazení)
Choose the correct word based on the explanation and translation:
Explanation: The arrangement of troops or equipment for action. (rozmístění)
Explanation: Relating to strategy. (strategický)
Explanation: A military unit of soldiers. (pluk)
Explanation: To withdraw from enemy forces. (ustoupit)
Explanation: Prepared for battle. (bojeschopný)
Explanation: A survey to gather information. (průzkum)
Explanation: To join the military. (narukovat)
Explanation: A mid-level officer rank. (kapitán)
Explanation: A place used as a center of operations. (základna)
Explanation: A practice or training exercise. (cvičení)
Choose the correct word based on the explanation and translation:
Explanation: An officer in charge of troops. (velitel)
Explanation: To protect from harm or danger. (bránit)
Explanation: A technical expert rank. (praporčík)
Explanation: To position troops or equipment. (rozmístit)
Explanation: Clothing worn by members of the military. (uniforma)
Explanation: To monitor closely, often for military purposes. (dozor)
Explanation: To strengthen with additional support. (posílit)
Explanation: A large military unit comprising several battalions. (brigáda)
Explanation: A small military unit. (četa)
Explanation: A person, object, or place selected for attack. (cíl)
Choose the correct word based on the explanation and translation:
Explanation: To monitor or protect an area by moving through it. (hlídkovat)
Explanation: To plan actions to achieve a specific goal. (strategizovat)
Explanation: A person holding a position of authority in the military. (důstojník)
Explanation: Troops stationed to defend a place. (posádka)
Explanation: To observe or explore to gain information. (průzkum)
Explanation: Fighting between armed forces. (boj)
Explanation: Relating to tactics in battle. (taktický)
Explanation: A hostile force or opponent. (nepřítel)
Explanation: Close monitoring of an area or individual. (dozor)
Explanation: A fleet commander or naval officer. (admirál)