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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