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    advance guard
    /ədˈvɑːns ˈɡɑːd/

    noun

    • 1. a body of soldiers preceding and making preparations for the main body of an army.

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  2. www.militarydictionary.org › term › advance-guardAdvance Guard Definition - Military Operations Terms -...

    Learn the meaning of advance guard, a term used by the US military to describe a detachment sent ahead of the main force. Find out its functions, sources, and classification in military operations.

  3. www.wikiwand.com › en › dictionaryadvance guard - Wikiwand

    advance guard (plural advance guards) A unit or units leading the way of advancing or marching troops , guarding them from ambushes , reconnoitering and pursuing the enemy, etc. An individual soldier in the same role.

  4. www.yourdictionary.com › advance-guardAdvance Guard Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

    Advance Guard definition: A detachment of troops sent ahead of a main force to reconnoiter and provide protection.

  5. www.militaryfactory.com › dictionary › military-terms-definedadvance guard (US DoD Definition) - Military Factory

    Detachment sent ahead of the main force to ensure its uninterrupted advance; to protect the main body against surprise; to facilitate the advance by removing obstacles and repairing roads and bridges; and to cover the deployment of the main body if it is committed to action.

  6. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › advance_guardadvance guard - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Feb 2, 2023 · advance guard (plural advance guards) A unit or units leading the way of advancing or marching troops, guarding them from ambushes, reconnoitering and pursuing the enemy, etc. An individual soldier in the same role.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › advance-guardADVANCE GUARD - Find out everything about this English word |...

    Definitions of 'advance guard' 1. a military unit sent ahead of a main body to find gaps in enemy defences, clear away minor opposition, and prevent unexpected contact. [...] 2. a temporary military detachment sent ahead of a force to prepare for a landing or other operation, esp by making reconnaissance. [...] More.