General
feba
What does feba mean?
'Forward Edge of the Battle Area' — the foremost limit of the area where ground combat units are deployed, used to orient defensive operations and coordinate supporting fires.
""Reinforcements are moving up to the FEBA before dawn.""
Origin
US/NATO military doctrinal abbreviation of 'forward edge of the battle area'.
Frequently asked questions
What does FEBA stand for?
Forward Edge of the Battle Area — the foremost limit of where ground combat units are deployed, used to orient defenses and coordinate supporting fires.
How is FEBA different from FLOT?
FEBA marks the forward edge of the battle area in defensive operations, while FLOT (Forward Line of Own Troops) marks the leading edge of friendly troop positions at a given moment.
How is FEBA pronounced?
Commonly said as "FEE-buh."
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