it is a Word on its own that doesnt stand for anything and it is pronounced "core"
Meanwhile...
I cut and paste the definition from answers.com:
corps
n., pl., corps (kôrz, kōrz).
- A separate branch or department of the armed forces having a specialized function.
- A tactical unit of ground combat forces between a division and an army commanded by a lieutenant general and composed of two or more divisions and auxiliary service troops.
- A body of persons acting together or associated under common direction: the press corps.See synonyms at band.
