Military
- rearguard
A detachment assigned to protect the rear of a (retreating) military body.
- flanker
A soldier who is a member of a detachment assigned to guard the flanks of a military fo...
Also contains
- bodyguard
A group of men who escort and protect some important person.
- patrol
A detachment used for security or reconnaissance.
- picket
A detachment of troops guarding an army from surprise attack.
- press gang
A detachment empowered to force civilians to serve in the army or navy.
- provost guard
A detachment under the command of a provost marshall.