tactical assembly area

noun

An area within an operational area or battlefield (usually in a sheltered location), where a military unit assembles and makes final preparations for an attack before moving to the line of departure, which is the starting line for the attack.

Meanings

nountactical assembly area (plural tactical assembly areas)

plural tactical assembly areas

  1. governmentAn area within an operational area or battlefield (usually in a sheltered location), where a military unit assembles and makes final preparations for an attack before moving to the line of departure, which is the starting line for the attack.
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