These missile troops could be deployed in open battle behind the protective ranks of the heavy infantry, or thrown forward to skirmish.

They are to be deployed just behind Saudi troops on the Iraqi border.

But by dawn, my hundred men and our two other groups would have deployed in the hills around Altdorf behind the enemy.

Just before the charge of the line, the psiloi would be recalled through the phalanx and deployed behind it or on its wings.

Infantry was deployed behind the hills, but in a position to support the dragonels.

The British artillery deployed behind them to provide fire support.

Usually deployed behind the traditional firewall, they provide a second layer of defense.

Consequently four ferries and three bridges assigned to that division were deployed seven hours behind schedule.

Republican Guard units are always deployed behind the regular army with orders to shoot anyone who tries to retreat, analysts said.

A combat squad deployed behind the three technicians in the corridor of the building which had been sealed off.