front-line unit
collocation in Englishmeaningsoffront-lineandunit
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front-line
adjective[before noun]
uk/ˈfrʌntˌlaɪn/us/ˈfrʌntˌlaɪn/
involved in fighting during ...
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unit
noun
uk/ˈjuː.nɪt/us/ˈjuː.nɪt/
a single thing or a separate part of ...
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(Definition offront-lineandunitfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
Examplesoffront-line unit
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It was not until late in the war that he was allowed to join afront-lineunit.
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The loss of availability of aircrew and key specialists can seriously affect the operational readiness of front-line units or lead to the overcommitment of others.
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The greatly enhanced strength and capability of our forces, especially the front-line units, are the results of the massive investment.
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What is the difference between establishments which are in direct support and establishments which are in ultimate support of the front-line units?
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It is not customary to disclose the size and operational capabilities of front-line units.
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The strength of logistic and other supporting units will be reduced in line with that of front-line units.
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Front-line units also undergo additional training on arrival in certain theatres.
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Front-line units pine for these films to help them in this training.
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Our objective is to concentrate the savings in the support and infrastructure areas and to minimise the effect on our combat capability and front-line units.
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However, does he agree that we must ensure that support units serve front-line units where they are?
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They play a vital part in the morale of our front-line units.
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We want to make sure that our front-line units receive the essential support which they need, but that there is no money being spent unnecessarily on support.
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