Definition

Military equipment and supplies, spelled fancy with an extra 'e' to distinguish it from 'material' and confuse spell-checkers everywhere. Encompasses everything from ammunition to vehicles to MREs that taste like regret. The logistical backbone of any military operation, because even the best strategy fails if you run out of bullets.

Example Usage

The logistics unit coordinated the delivery of materiel to forward operating bases across three time zones.

Source: Military terminology

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🎖️ Military / Defense
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🎖️ Military / Defense

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