(DoD, NATO) An exercise conducted in the field under simulated war conditions in which troops and armament of one side are actually present, while those of the other side may be imaginary or in outline. See also command post exercise.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
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