The question "Who named forces?" is ambiguous and requires clarification. The term "forces" can refer to various things, including:
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Physical forces (like gravity, friction, etc.): The names of these forces often evolved organically over time, with contributions from numerous scientists and physicists. For example, the unit of force, the Newton, is named after Sir Isaac Newton, who is credited with defining the laws of motion and universal gravitation. [Reference: Force is an interesting phenomenon known as the Newton definition that measures the rate of acceleration of an object based on its mass related to speed of travel per second squared. The international Newton unit of measurement was named after its' discoverer, Sir Isaac Newton.]
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Military forces (like security forces, Air Force, etc.): Naming conventions for military units vary. Some names reflect their function (e.g., "Security Forces"), while others may be historical, geographical, or based on tradition. Many of the provided references show examples of military units being named and recognized for achievements:
- The 66th Security Forces Squadron was named the best in command by Air Force Materiel Command. [Reference: Hanscom Blue Knights named best in command > Hanscom Air ...]
- The 161st Security Forces Squadron was named the best Air National Guard security team. [Reference: Arizona security forces team named 'best in ANG' > Air Force ...]
- Specific individuals within these units are frequently recognized for their service through awards. [References: Numerous articles mentioning awards for Security Forces personnel.]
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Fictional forces (like Clone Force 99): The names of fictional forces are chosen by the creators of those fictional universes. For example, the name "Clone Force 99" (also known as "The Bad Batch") originates from the Star Wars universe. [Reference: Who named clone force 99? : r/clonewars]
In summary, there's no single person who named "forces" universally. The naming depends heavily on the specific context of what is being referred to – be it a physical phenomenon, a military unit, or a fictional entity.
