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echelon Physics a type of diffraction grating used in spectroscopy consisting of a series of plates of equal thickness arranged stepwise with a constant offset echelon [′esh·ə‚län] (ordnance) A formation of troops; the units are parallel but unaligned, in a steplike manner. A similar arrangement of planes or ships, as planes flying in a V formation. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| We went to war with technology that was based on a supply-based system in which we echeloned supplies from one level to another. During the years of the Great Patriotic War, troops in retreat conducted delaying (restraining) action, consecutively holding in-depth echeloned defense positions, and conducted counterattacks with limited objectives--to stop the advance of an enemy force trying to envelop (bypass) friendly troops in defense positions, inflict losses of it, slow the pace of the advance, and gain time which was needed to achieve objectives in subsequent operations. In the case that the LAVs are simply firing down a narrow street, the LAVs could be echeloned under the control of the sub-unit's LAV Captain so as to ensure proper management of the objective through fire control orders and replenishment. |
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