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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
mobile unitoperational unittask forceteampatrol unitdetachment
Antonyms / Antônimos
headquartersmain officecentral command

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
unidade de campo
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
unidade operacional
sometimes used in business and corporate contexts
Portugal
unidade de campo
same as Brazilian Portuguese
Military contexts
destacamento de campo
preferred in military and security operations

Related Words

fieldworkdeploymentfield operationsfield servicemobile teambase camp

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the field
field operations
deployed in the field
field personnel
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