本隊
Meanings
1
main body (of troops); main force
Refers to the principal unit or core group of a military or organized force, often contrasted with detached units (支隊).
See also: 支隊
The main force departed before dawn.
The detachment rejoined the main body.
2
this troop; these troops
Used within a military context to refer to one's own unit or the troops currently being discussed; not a general demonstrative.
This unit will head to the site immediately.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が本隊に合流するfor someone to rejoin/link up with the main force
The reconnaissance unit rejoined the main force three days later.
- 本隊から離れるto break away from the main force
Some soldiers broke away from the main force and acted independently.
- 本隊を率いるto lead the main force
The general personally led the main force forward.