The military rarely takes power without wide civilian support.

Strikes and demonstrations could create street chaos, officials fear, providing the rebels the opportunity to recruit civilian support.

The Taliban, however, continue to enjoy significant civilian support despite their atrocities and the broader campaign to win over the region remains difficult.

That civilian support was seen by some to have nurtured coup plotting within the military.

The Black Watch's 2,300 soldiers along with dependents and civilian support staff pumped $15 million annually into the local economy.

Torres hoped to retain civilian support by moving to the left.

But she has much going for her, including compassion, personal integrity and a fair measure of civilian support.

Regional commanders, eager to maintain civilian support, have cut back the rocketing of cities.

Thus the military conspirators could count on a growing area of civilian support.

This House has no competence over war or troops, so we are recommending that we should provide training and civilian support.