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extended order

/ɪkˈstɛndɪd ˈɔːrdər/

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/ɪkˈstɛndɪd ˈɔːrdər/C1formaltechnical
  • ruВоенный тактический строй, при котором солдаты располагаются на широком расстоянии друг от друга, чтобы минимизировать потери от огня противника, в отличие от сомкнутого строя.

A military tactical formation where soldiers are spaced widely apart to minimize casualties from enemy fire, as opposed to close order formation.

  1. Military formationC1formal

    A tactical formation in which soldiers or units are spread out over a wide area to reduce vulnerability to enemy fire.

    ruРазвёрнутый строй

    • The platoon moved into extended order to cross the open field.
    • Extended order is used to minimize casualties from artillery.
    • The commander ordered an extended order for the advance.