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  1. 3. question I have a __ about the timing of the operation.
  2. 4. "not exact" or "not true". People say Canada is a cold country but that is __ because there are are also very high temperatures.
  3. 5. the whole time. Sgt. Kinsman complained _ the mission. He really affected morale and was demoted to private.
  4. 6. (2 words) When soldiers are patrolling or guarding the perimeter of a military installation, they are on _ _.
  5. 13. (2 words) survive, or move past an obstacle. It can take a long time to _ _ COVID.
  6. 16. (2 words) When you have a problem at work, do you just _ _ it calmly and fix it. Or do you go crazy?
  7. 17. the side you are on. When you join the military of a country, you swear __ to that country's government and people.
  8. 19. deep knowledge or profound understanding about many topics.
  9. 20. (2 words) quit, leave before completing a course or program
  10. 22. the parameters or purpose of an operation or mission. We have a _ to ensure shipping moves around the Gulf of Aden without attacks from pirates.
  11. 23. very basic outdoor military accommodation
  12. 24. a serious promise. Americans _ allegiance to the US flag.
  13. 26. (2 words) a military term for "leave a camp"
Down
  1. 1. (2 words) The refugees were _ _ at the border. They could not cross.
  2. 2. location, property. Access to the __ is restricted to military personnel."
  3. 7. (3 words) make an attempt, often for the first time. "I have never played hockey before but I will _ _ _ at it."
  4. 8. continuing The war is Ukraine is __ despite Russia's plan of a quick victory.
  5. 9. the military word for a "job". "What is your __?" "I'm a signals officer."
  6. 10. extremely happy. "I am __ to announce that Jamie is promoted to Chief of Defence Staff. We are certain he will be excellent in this position."
  7. 11. (2 words) remove unwanted people or people who cannot meet the requirements
  8. 12. taking apart a weapon, or taking off clothes.
  9. 14. (2 words) After you fire "practice bullets" from an automatic rifle, the _ _ are ejected from the weapon.
  10. 15. "safe" is an adjective. What is the noun form?
  11. 18. (2 words) Due to a _ _ electrical capacity, certain parts of the city will have blackouts for 3 hours this week.
  12. 21. confidently, with no hesitation
  13. 23. From Montreal to Toronto is 600 km. Kingston is between them at 300km from each, so it is __ between them.
  14. 25. _ _ _ _-_ _ enthusiastic (originally Chinese)