teeth-to-tail ratio

noun

The ratio of combat troops to support forces.

Meanings

nounteeth-to-tail ratio (plural teeth-to-tail ratios)

plural teeth-to-tail ratios · alternative tooth-to-tail ratio

  1. USgovernmentThe ratio of combat troops to support forces.
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