戦せん闘とう配はい置ち

noun

battle stations; action stations

Military term for the state of readiness or the assigned positions when preparing for combat. Often used in the phrase 戦闘配置につく (to go to battle stations).

• 警けい報ほうが鳴なると、乗のり組くみ員いんは直ただちに戦せん闘とう配はい置ちについた。

  When the alarm sounded, the crew immediately went to battle stations.