Definition

Noun: - A military loss: Specifically refers to members of the military who are no longer available for duty due to death, injury, capture, or being listed as missing in action.

Usage

This term is used in military and official reporting contexts to quantify losses among service members. It is a formal, aggregate term and is not typically used to refer to individuals.

Examples

• The general reported significant personnel casualties after the intense battle.
• Accurate records of personnel casualties are essential for strategic planning.
• The operation was successful but resulted in heavy personnel casualties.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often broken down into categories such as "killed in action," "wounded in action," and "missing in action" for more detailed reporting.
• It is distinct from "material casualties," which refer to losses of equipment and vehicles.

Variants and Related Words

• Casualty (n): A more general term for a person killed or injured in a war or accident. is a specific subtype of this term.
• Combat loss (n): A broader term that can include both personnel and equipment losses in military engagements.

Synonyms

• Battle casualties
• Combat casualties
• Military losses

Notes

This is a compound noun. The core word is "casualty," with "personnel" specifying the type. It functions as a single lexical unit in military terminology.

Noun

1. military personnel lost by death or capture