What is "military man"

n. someone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force; "two men stood sentry duty" [syn: serviceman, man, military personnel] [ant: civilian]

A military man may be:

• A member of the military; or
• A number of stock characters, including:
  • The Miles Gloriosus (Latin: boastful soldier); or
  • Il Capitano, also known as "Captain Fracasse" or "The Spanish Captain", a commedia dell'arte figure.
  • Colonel Blimp, a British variation on the miles gloriosus character.
• A song by Gary Moore, from the Run for Cover album