Definition

A group of vehicles traveling together under protective escort, turning a road trip into a tactical operation. Military convoys move personnel and supplies through potentially hostile territory, relying on numbers, coordination, and armed protection. It's carpooling, but with armor plating and much stricter formation rules.

Example Usage

The convoy of supply trucks was escorted by two armored vehicles and a helicopter.

Source: Military terminology via common usage

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