support area

noun

military an area containing concentrations of personnel and materiel ready to support a force in the field

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After four days the Battalion moved out to the support area, which consisted of billets in the deserted village of Chaudardes.

There were deep tunnel dug-outs, extending into the bowels of the earth, in the support area, but these were never used.

Its descent into our lines or support area was almost vertical—hence no cover then available was proof against it.

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