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"A line that indicates the most forward positions of friendly forces in any kind of military operation at a specific time." (U.S. [[Joint Chiefs of Staff]])
forces in any kind of military operation at a specific time. The forward line of own
troops normally identifies the forward location of covering and screening forces. The
forward line of own troops may be at, beyond, or short of the forward edge of the battle
area. An enemy forward line of own troops indicates the forward-most position of
hostile forces." (U.S. [[Joint Chiefs of Staff]])

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"A line that indicates the most forward positions of friendly forces in any kind of military operation at a specific time." (U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff)

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