support unit
Help from behind
A support unit is a component of a larger organization that provides assistance rather than performing the primary function.
In military contexts, support units handle logistics, medical care, communications, or maintenance rather than direct combat: The support units kept the front lines supplied with ammunition.
In gaming, a support unit is a character or piece that heals, buffs, or protects other units rather than dealing damage directly.
- backupStored duplicate for recovery
- auxiliaryGiving additional support
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
- logisticsCoordination of complex activities
- supply lineRoute for delivering supplies
combat medic · medic · supply · reserve · aid · assist · flank · garrison · rear echelon · crew · technician · maintenance · base · forward operating base · rear · combat · infantry · platoon
- military unitsarmy, battalion, squad, brigade, company
- National GuardNational Guard, guardsmen, reservist, Air National Guard, drill weekend
support unitcombat unit
Organized military fighting group
combat troops · strike force · shock troops · spearhead · vanguard
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