Passage of Lines
Military NounSTANAG Level 1–2
Definition
Definition
An operation in which one unit passes through another's positions.
"The armoured unit conducted a passage of lines at 0400."
How This Term Is Used
As a noun, this term commonly appears in situation reports, briefings, and written orders. Pay attention to whether it is countable or uncountable in context, since this affects article usage (a/an/the) in formal military writing.
Practice
Fill in the blank:
"The armoured unit conducted a _____ at 0400."
Answer: Passage of Lines
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