What is the meaning of front?

(DoD, NATO) The lateral space occupied by an element measured from the extremity of one flank to the extremity of the other flank.
(DoD, NATO) The direction of the enemy.
(DoD, NATO) The line of contact of two opposing forces.
(DoD, NATO) When a combat situation does not exist or is not assumed, the direction toward which the command is faced.
3
 
|15 years ago|204 views|share |citing 
APAMilitary Dictionary (DoD). (2011). front. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/front/definitions/1961860
ChicagoMilitary Dictionary (DoD). 2011. "front" http://smartdefine.org/front/definitions/1961860 (accessed September 20, 2026).
HarvardMilitary Dictionary (DoD) 2011, front, Smart Define, viewed 20 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/front/definitions/1961860>.
MLAMilitary Dictionary (DoD). "front" 4 April 2011. Web. 20 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/front/definitions/1961860>
{ class="autoclick" }next definition (/)