Kaarten: Campaign Glossary: U5 | Quizlet

an absence without authorised leave

leaving your unit without permission for a short time OR failing to return to the unit after leave

bullying

hurting someone who is smaller or weaker

a desertion

leaving your unit without permission and with no intention of returning

hazing

physical abuse of new members in a unit or newly-qualified personnel

malingering

pretending to be sick to avoid duties

a demotion = loss of rank

a punishment where a serviceman/woman is lowered in rank

a detention

a punishment where a serviceman/woman is locked up in a cell and not allowed to leave

a fine = loss of pay

an amount of money that a serviceman/woman has to pay because they committed an offence

separation from the service

involuntary discharge from the armed forces

to canalise

to use obstacles, fire and movement in order to restrict the enemy's operations to a narrow zone

a double envelopment

a maneuver in which forces simultaneously attack both flanks (sides) of an enemy formation

to engage

to attack opposing forces

to envelop

to manoeuvre around the enemy's flanks in order to surround him

a manoeuvre

a planned movement by troops or firepower at a decisive point

decisive

settling an issue, capable of making a decision quickly

an offensive attack

a tactic used in attacking a hostile force

to retire

to move away from the enemy in an organised way

to trap

when you lead the enemy into an situation from which there's no escape

level-headed

calm and able to deal easily with difficult situations

resourceful

good at finding ways of doing things and solving problems

a cavalry

troops mounted on horseback, tanks or armoured reconnaissance troops

allied cavalry

connected with countries that unite to fight a war together, warriors who fight mounted on horseback

allied infantry

united soldiers from different countries who fight on foot

a pincer movement

a military manoeuver in which an army attacks the enemy from two sides at the same time

the sheer numbers

the great number of..

to disband

to break up a group or organisation

courteous

polite in a way that shows respect

scruffy

dirty or untidy, shabby

(=smerig --> vuil of slordig, versleten)

a scar

something unpleasant or ugly that spoils the appearance or public image of something

distinguishing features

qualities that makes someone or something unique

enterprising

ready to undertake projects of importance or difficulty

sewer systems

the infrastructure that conveys sewage or surface runoff using sewers

plumbing

the system of pipes that supply water to a building

insubordination

disobedience to authority or someone who has a higher rank

AWOL

Absent WithOut Leave