+A paramilitary is an [Armed Force](/wiki/armed-force) operating outside or alongside a traditional military, often with a similar structure, training, and equipment. Though not officially part of a nation's regular military, they may be authorized by or oppose the [State](/wiki/state), blurring lines of civilian and combatant.
+## See also
+- [Militia](/wiki/militia)
+- [Guerrilla](/wiki/guerrilla)
+- [Insurgency](/wiki/insurgency)