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advance guard
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advance guard
n.
A detachment of troops sent ahead of a main force to reconnoiter and provide protection.
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.
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