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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