road march
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A road march is a military movement in which troops travel a specified distance on foot, typically carrying full gear and weapons.
It tests endurance and maintains combat readiness: The battalion completed a twelve-mile road march before dawn.
Road marches are standard training exercises, with distances and pace varying by unit requirements.
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