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Readiness

Meaning in military & defence, with examples

/ˈredinəs/nounCommon term

In military & defence, readiness means: The state of being prepared to carry out a task at short notice, which depends on trained personnel, working equipment and sufficient supplies.

In Turkish: hazırlık, hazırlık seviyesi, muharebeye hazırlık

How it is used

Commanders measure, report and maintain readiness. Units are kept at different readiness levels; high readiness forces can move within days. Phrases: combat readiness, operational readiness, readiness report.

Example sentences

  1. The inspection checked the readiness of vehicles, stores and personnel.

  2. Our battalion is on high readiness this month.

Common collocations

  • combat readiness
  • operational readiness
  • high readiness
  • readiness level
  • maintain readiness
  • capabilityThe ability of a force or system to carry out a particular task, which depends on equipment, trained people, procedures and support together.
  • exerciseA planned training event in which units practise their skills and procedures under realistic but safe conditions, often with other units or nations.
  • trainingThe process of teaching personnel the knowledge and skills they need, from basic soldiering to specialist and leadership courses.
  • deployTo send troops, ships, aircraft or equipment to a place where they are needed for an operation or task, or to go there yourself.

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