military vs military formation

military and military formation both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
military	Yes	Yes	No	No
military formation	Yes	No	No	No

military (noun)	military formation (noun)
the military forces of a nation	a formation of troops

military (adjective)	military formation (adjective)
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