Definition

Noun: A special task force or commando unit, typically referring to a small, elite military or paramilitary group trained for high-risk, covert, or special operations.

Usage Examples

• The biệt động đội successfully completed the covert mission behind enemy lines.
• He served in an elite biệt động đội during the war.
• The government deployed a biệt động đội to handle the hostage crisis.

Advanced Usage

• The term is historically significant and often associated with specific elite units in Vietnamese military history, particularly known for urban guerrilla warfare and special operations.

Variants and Related Words

• Biệt động (noun/adjective): Can be used as a shorthand for "commando" or "special forces," or as an adjective meaning "special operation/mobile."
• Đội biệt động (noun phrase): An alternative word order with the same meaning (special task force/commando team).
• Lực lượng đặc biệt (noun phrase): A more general term for "special forces."

Synonyms

• Commando (noun): A soldier trained for raids and special operations.
• Special forces (noun phrase): Elite military units trained for unconventional warfare.
• Task force (noun phrase): A temporary grouping of units under one command for a specific operation.

Related Phrases

• Chiến sĩ biệt động (noun phrase): A commando soldier; a member of a special task force.
• Nhiệm vụ biệt động (noun phrase): A special commando mission.

noun

1. Special task force