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| boot camp |
a military installation at which U.S. Navy or Marine recruits receive basic training. |
| CO2 |
abbreviation of "commanding officer," a military officer in charge of a unit or installation. |
| commanding officer |
a military officer in charge of a unit or installation. |
| installment2 |
the act of installing or condition of being installed; installation. |
| officer of the day |
a military officer assigned, on a given day, to maintain the security and order of a military post or installation. |
| package |
an assembly or unit ready for installation and operation. [1/6 definitions] |
| reinstallation |
combined form of installation. |
| traverse |
of or pertaining to the equipment, installation, or operation of drapes that can be drawn shut by cords. [1/11 definitions] |
| weather station |
a station or installation at which weather conditions are studied and forecasts are made. |
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