Definitions for forward operating base
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1. Forward operating base

   A forward operating base (FOB) is any secured forward operational level military position, commonly a military base, that is used to support strategic goals and tactical objectives. A FOB may or may not contain an airfield, hospital, machine shop, or other logistical facilities. The base may be used for an extended period of time. FOBs are traditionally supported by main operating bases that are required to provide backup support to them. A FOB also improves reaction time to local areas as opposed to having all troops on the main operating base.

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1. Forward operating base

   A forward operating base is any secured forward military position, commonly a military base, that is used to support tactical operations. A FOB may or may not contain an airfield, hospital, or other facilities. The base may be used for an extended period of time. FOBs are traditionally supported by Main Operating Bases that are required to provide backup support to them. A FOB also improves reaction time to local areas as opposed to having all troops on the main operating base. In its most basic form, a FOB consists of a ring of barbed wire around a position with a fortified entry control point, or ECP. More advanced FOBs include an assembly of earthen dams, concrete barriers, gates, watchtowers, bunkers and other force protection infrastructure. They are often built from Hesco bastions. In Afghanistan during 2011 there were 137 British bases however as of March 2013 bases are closing on average of one a week and in April 2013 when Operation Herrick 17 finishes there will be only 14 left.

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1. forward operating base

   An airfield used to support tactical operations without establishing full support facilities. The base may be used for an extended time period. Support by a main operating base will be required to provide backup support for a forward operating base. Also called FOB.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of forward operating base in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of forward operating base in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of forward operating base in a Sentence

1. Eugene Gholz:

   F-35s won't fall out of the sky because we don't have access to cobalt imports, it's not like you need to constantly deliver diesel to the forward operating base. Once the base has a battery, it's got a battery for years.

References

1. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward_Operating_Base
2. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=forward operating base
3. ^ Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
   https://www.tradoc.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AD1029823-DOD-Dictionary-of-Military-and-Associated-Terms-2017.pdf