noun
desertion in the face of the enemy; deserting under enemy fire
Military term for fleeing or abandoning one's post while directly confronting the enemy. Often used in historical or legal contexts.
敵前逃亡は軍法会議で重罪とされた。
Desertion in the face of the enemy was considered a serious crime in the court-martial.
彼は敵前逃
He was punished for deserting under enemy fire.