In recent years and throughout history, governments have involved paramilitary forces on many occasions, mostly to counter the ongoing tense situations within the country. For example, in 2014, when Russian-backed armed forces were taking charge in Ukraine, a self-funded paramilitarized force, the People’s Armed Police (PAP), was formed to quell the protests in Hong Kong. However, there are subtle differences in both forces. A military force is a highly trained armed force that has the same organizational