combat-ready vs military

combat-ready is not a noun while military is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
combat-ready	No	Yes	No	No
military	Yes	Yes	No	No

combat-ready (noun)	military (noun)
	the military forces of a nation

combat-ready (adjective)	military (adjective)
engaged in or ready for military or naval operations	associated with or performed by members of the armed services as contrasted with civilians
	characteristic of or associated with soldiers or the military
	of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare