noun
troop withdrawal; military pullout
Refers to the removal of military units from an area, often used in news or formal contexts.
政府は部隊撤退の時期を明らかにしなかった。
The government did not clarify the timing of the troop withdrawal.
撤退 is a general term for withdrawal or evacuation, while 部隊撤退 specifically refers to the withdrawal of military troops.
Compound of 部隊 (troop, unit) and 撤退 (withdrawal, evacuation).