field unit
[/fiːld ˈjuːnɪt/]
nounpl: field units
unidade de campo
1. A mobile or independent operational group deployed outside the main office or headquarters to conduct work in specific locations
The field unit conducted surveys across three rural communities.
A unidade de campo realizou pesquisas em três comunidades rurais.
2. A self-contained team or equipment stationed at a remote location for monitoring, research, or operational purposes
Our field units are equipped with GPS and real-time communication systems.
Nossas unidades de campo estão equipadas com GPS e sistemas de comunicação em tempo real.
3. In military context, a tactical unit operating independently in combat or patrol operations
The field unit received orders to establish a forward position.
A unidade de campo recebeu ordens para estabelecer uma posição avançada.
The term 'field unit' is commonly used in Brazil across various sectors including military, law enforcement, research, and corporate fieldwork. It reflects the operational structure of organizations that need to conduct work away from central locations. In military and police contexts, it's particularly important for understanding Brazil's public security operations and field deployments.
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