Pentomic
[pen-tom-ik] /pɛnˈtɒm ɪk/
adjective, Military.
1.
pertaining to or characterizing the organization of an army division into five groups, each with supporting units, geared to maneuver in keeping with the requirements of atomic warfare.
/pɛnˈtɒmɪk/
adjective
1.
denoting or relating to the subdivision of an army division into five battle groups, esp for nuclear warfare
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