rear echelon
rear echelon · rear echelons
That part of an army that is not needed to directly combat the enemyThat part of an army that is not needed to directly combat the enemy.
Meaning
2 sensesThat part of an army that is not needed to directly combat the enemy.
(broadly)The administrative and supply departments of an army.
Forms
plural: rear echelons| Singular | rear echelon |
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regular