sparrow unit
informal
noun
In the Philippines, any of a number of small guerrilla squads representing the militant sector of the Communist Party, which conduct attacks on policemen, government officials, etc.
Origin
1980s; earliest use found in Summary of World Broadcasts Part 3: Far East. After their fast in-and-out tactics.
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