noun
Military term referring to artillery units that operate in the field, as opposed to coastal or fortress artillery. Used in contexts such as the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.
彼は陸上自衛隊の野戦特科に所属している。
He belongs to the field artillery of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.
Compound of 野戦 (field battle) and 特科 (specialized branch), referring to the field artillery branch of the military.