guide center

American  

noun

Military.

1. a command to a marching formation to align itself behind a guide marching at the head of the formation.

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Example Sentences

The work of equity, diversity and inclusion is larger than any single hire, but appointing a local theater leader of color to guide Center Theatre Group represents a watershed moment not just for the company but for all of Los Angeles theater.

From Los Angeles Times

Guide center designates the left guide of the center company, as explained in 3d Sec. par.

From Project Gutenberg

Guide center designates the left guide of the center company.

From Project Gutenberg

The boys were wonderfully amused, and addressed to the motley troupe all the commands known to the volunteer service: "Steady on the right;" "Guide center;" "Forward, double quick."

From Project Gutenberg

Another modification: Suppose the command had been as skirmishers, guide center.

From Project Gutenberg