echelonment

echelonment
\\-nmənt, ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ noun (-s)
Etymology: French échelonnement, from échelonner + -ment
: the timing or positioning of troops or supplies to provide uninterrupted flow to the front

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