Paramilitary (adjective)

1. Of or relating to a group that operates similarly to a military force, but is not part of a country's official armed forces.
2. Having or showing a close association with a military force.
3. Of or relating to an organization that supports or trains military forces.

Origin:

From para- +‎ military.

Examples:

1. The paramilitary group conducted covert operations in support of the military's objectives.
2. The organization provided paramilitary training to civilians for self-defense purposes.
3. The security contractor's paramilitary personnel were well-armed and highly trained.
4. The government accused the opposition party of maintaining a paramilitary wing.
5. The paramilitary unit was called in to assist with the disaster relief effort.