war establishment

British  

noun

1. the full wartime complement of men, equipment, and vehicles of a military unit

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Example Sentences

Mobilization means producing the force concerned, at its full war establishment and composed of officers and men who at least have some pretence to military training.

From Experiences of a Dug-out, 1914-1918 by Callwell, C. E. (Charles Edward), Sir

In the report of the technical sub-committee the war establishment for an expeditionary force is planned on these lines.

From The War in the Air; Vol. 1 The Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force by Raleigh, Walter Alexander, Sir

There was no difficulty in bringing the personnel of the transport companies and supply detachments of the Army Service Corps up to the war establishment laid down for them.

From History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government by Great Britain. War Office

However, there was the army, and it was my business as its Commander-in-Chief to do all that I possibly could towards rendering it an efficient part of the war establishment of India.

From Forty-one years in India From Subaltern To Commander-In-Chief by Roberts, Frederick Sleigh

It isn't a model war establishment this Portsmouth yard, but it is a pleasant resort, with its stately barracks and open square and occasional trees.

From Their Pilgrimage by Warner, Charles Dudley