(DoD, NATO) An individual, selected by the column commander, who travels in the lead vehicle or element to regulate the column speed and establish the pace necessary to meet the required movement order.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
| APA | Military Dictionary (DoD). (2011). pace setter. Retrieved October 2, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/pace_setter/definitions/1963241 |
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