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provost guard

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pro·vost guard  (prv)
n.
A unit of military police.

[provost, military police officer + guard.]

provost guard [prəˈvəʊ]
n
(Military) (esp in the US) a detachment under command of the provost marshal
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Noun1.provost guard - a detachment under the command of a provost marshall
detachment - a small unit of troops of special composition


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Capt Davis told the court that he had recorded the incident with the provost guard room in the early hours of Sunday and had come to work on the Monday morning intent on arranging for him to be disciplined.
Major Bandholtz, the 1st Division Provost Marshal, was on notice due to the unrest from the previous day and had placed six troops of cavalry Soldiers and a large contingent of his provost guard on alert.
Mr Page, who served for more than 20 years with the Royal Green Jackets, now works for Military Provost Guard Services, who are celebrating their 10th anniversary.
 
 
 
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