(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.
(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.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
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