"in the rear with the gear" meaning in All languages combined

See in the rear with the gear on Wiktionary

Prepositional phrase [English]

Etymology: In reference to being behind front lines ("the rear") alongside equipment and supplies ("the gear"). Head templates: {{head|en|prepositional phrase}} in the rear with the gear
  1. (military, slang) Far away from any battlefield; not involved in active combat; in a support role. Tags: slang Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-in_the_rear_with_the_gear-en-prep_phrase-O2mu5O0c Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: government, military, politics, war
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          "text": "They offered me a deployment overseas to see some action, but I declined. I prefer just staying in the rear with the gear.",
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        }
      ],
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        "Far away from any battlefield; not involved in active combat; in a support role."
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        "(military, slang) Far away from any battlefield; not involved in active combat; in a support role."
      ],
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        "(military, slang) Far away from any battlefield; not involved in active combat; in a support role."
      ],
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