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Break contact

Military PhraseSTANAG Level 2

Definition

Definition

To disengage from an enemy force and withdraw.

"The platoon was ordered to break contact and withdraw under smoke."

How This Term Is Used

This is a fixed multi-word phrase rather than a single vocabulary item. It is best learned and practised as a complete unit rather than word by word, since the individual words may not combine predictably.

Practice

Fill in the blank:

"The platoon was ordered to _____ and withdraw under smoke."

Answer: Break contact

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