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Record 1 2010-12-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Exercises
  • Military Training
  • Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
DEF

An arrangement of troops in a typical marching formation.

OBS

The normal distance (one pace) between ranks in line.

PHR

In close order, in close ranks.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exercices militaires
  • Instruction du personnel militaire
  • Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
DEF

Formation adoptée par une troupe, autrefois, pour combattre, aujourd'hui pour défiler.

OBS

Distance normale entre les rangs qui est d'un pas lorsque les troupes sont en ligne.

PHR

Alignement, rassemblement en ordre serré, mouvements exécutés en ordre serré.

PHR

En rangs serrés.

Key term(s)
  • rang serré

Spanish

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