| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Expression | 1. Detachments acting independently of the column of an army, but patrolling along its flanks, to secure it against surprise and to observe the movements of the enemy.[Websters]. | |
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Common Expressions: FLANK PATROL
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| Flank patrol | Detachments acting independently of the column of an army, but patrolling along its flanks, to secure it against surprise and to observe the movements of the enemy. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary. | ||
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