combat readiness

collocation in English

meaningsofcombatandreadiness

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combat
noun
uk
/ˈkɒm.bæt/us
/ˈkɑːm.bæt/
a fight, especially during ...
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readiness
noun[U]
uk
/ˈred.i.nəs/us
/ˈred.i.nəs/
willingness or a state of being prepared ...
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(Definition ofcombatandreadinessfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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They assume another set of obligations as members of an armed service, such as maintainingcombatreadiness and maximizing the fighting strength of the force.
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The single goal of personnel policy must surely becombatreadiness, and to achieve that implies sufficient manning levels.
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The doubling of time spent incombatreadinesswill apparently take effect shortly.
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They are kept at a very high state ofcombatreadiness.
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It is therefore likely that theircombatreadinessand experience were high.
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Since 1978, it has trained to maintaincombatreadinessin tactical fighter operations.
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With unremitting effort and determination he achieved a high standard ofcombatreadinessand fighting efficiency throughout the task unit under his command.
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It is responsible for thecombatreadinessof seven active-duty wings, which comprise more than 33,000 personnel and 400 aircraft.
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Not only was the 174th'scombatreadinessput to the optimum peacetime test, but the unit's mobility was tested to the fullest.
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After a brief reprieve from war, the base prepared for war, bringing station defences and squadrons to fullcombatreadiness.
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Among the deficiencies cited were the lack of self-sealing fuel tanks, poor defensive armament and general lack ofcombatreadiness.
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Theircombatreadinesswas crippled by shortage of personnel.
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Won's predecessor was able to pass a fleetcombatreadinessinspection just one year before the war.
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The poor state ofcombatreadinessat the port could easily have led to its loss.
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The shield and its elements emphasize the defense,combatreadinessand teamwork of the unit.
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The ship losses were 36 sunk and 368 damaged, with many of the damaged ships never being returned tocombatreadiness.
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Inadequate payments, fuel and spare part shortages and the disbandment of many capable units led to an overall drop incombatreadiness, morale and discipline.
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Trained to become proficient and to maintaincombatreadinessin tactical airlift operations, 19641973.
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It recognized outstanding contributions in enhancing thecombatreadinessand training in the performance of border guard tasks.
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