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formation [fɔ:'meɪʃ(ə)n] abbr.
abbr., geol.	earth formation (MichaelBurov)   ؛geologic formation (MichaelBurov)   ؛subsurface formation (MichaelBurov)
abbr., oil	fm
abbr., polym.	f
geol.	Fm (MichaelBurov)
mil., abbr.	fmn   ؛form   ؛formn   ؛frmn
mil., logist.	An ordered arrangement of troops and/or vehicles for a specific purpose; An ordered arrangement of two or more ships, units, or aircraft proceeding together under a commander; Organized part of a unit or group of units; Distribution of the elements of a unit on the ground. In French, pertains only to small units. Related term: disposition. (FRA)   ؛Any existing or newly-organized unit, tactical formation or major formation. Some formations are temporary, for instance march serials, teams, etc. (UKR/NATO)   ؛Element of the Army, identified according to its specific characteristics and of its mission, buildup conditions, attachment, or stationing particularities. (FRA)