combat patrol

collocation in English

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combat
noun
uk
/ˈkɒm.bæt/us
/ˈkɑːm.bæt/
a fight, especially during ...
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patrol
noun
uk
/pəˈtrəʊl/us
/pəˈtroʊl/
the act of checking that there is no trouble or danger in a building ...
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(Definition ofcombatandpatrolfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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He had become the de facto squadron leader, as he usually led the aerial combat patrols.
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All six of her combat patrols were successful.
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Once approved, he personally led 25 combat patrols.
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Air-to-air refuelling represents an extremely cost-effective way of keeping fighters oncombatpatrol.
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At any time, he may be selected to lead tired, hungry, physically expended students to accomplish yet anothercombatpatrolmission.
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She carried out only onecombatpatrol, but still managed to see action as a training boat in the summer of 1941.
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A six-planecombatpatrolwas launched, two fighters being directed to investigate the contact.
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A six-planecombatpatrolwas launched with two fighters directed to investigate the contact.
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Thecombatpatrolpack can also be used in conjunction with the field pack.
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Thecombatpatrolpack has a separate shoulder harness.
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Two strap assemblies with quick release buckles allow for the attachment of thecombatpatrolpack atop the field pack when both packs are used together.
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For several days they fought an artillery duel and sent out combat patrols.
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He was a member of patrol unit, leading recon and combat patrols behind the enemy lines.
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A continual rain meant that flying was impossible upon arrival, however the aircraft were hangared and readied for combat patrols.
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She sailed on two combat patrols and sank two ships totalling.
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In the base, the practical application of the various technical lessons, including the combat patrolling (ambushing and raiding), and surveillance patrolling takes place.
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She only participated in two brief combat patrols, one of which ended after four days when she was sunk by allied aircraft.
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