The lateral
| space occupied by an
| element | measured from the extremity of one flank to the extremity of the
| other flank 2 The
| direction of the enemy 3 The line of contact of two opposing forces 4 When a combat situation does not exist or is not assumed the
| direction toward which the
| command is faced 5. A major operational strategic formation of the
| armed forces usually established at the outset of a
| war to accomplish operational strategic
| missions in a continental theatre of operations A
| front accomplishes its
| missions through
| front | operations in cooperation with other
| fronts major formations
| and tactical formations from the various
| services of the
| armed forces taking part in a strategic
| operation | and with the navy if required The
| front is usually composed of between three
| and nine combined arms armies one to three tank armies one or two
| air armies several corps
| and tactical formations
| and | units of various arms or
| branches | and specialized support troops as well as logistic
| services | units | and agencies 6. A
| line along which
| leading | elements | are | deployed the line of contact in a theatre 7 The area of operations or the combat zone as opposed to the rear area
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