The baggage-train of an army, and the men guarding it.

the equipment, supplies, etc., carried behind the main body of troops or maintained in readiness for use by them in the field of battle; the troops…

One who has charge of a wagon as driver.

= Corps of Wagoners at wagoner, n.1 1a.

(the name of) the department of the United States Army that has charge of the supply of food and other provisions to troops.

the section of a military unit located farthest from active combat; esp. one concerned with support or administrative duties; cf. REMF, n.

a department of the British army dealing with supply of food, equipment, etc.

a corps of the British army responsible for the provision of food, equipment, transport, and other services; abbreviated A.S.C.

Army Service Corps; (also) a member of this organization.

a corps of any of the armed services (esp. the U.S. Navy) which administers pay, provides funds for supplies, etc.

Of English words. British. Military. In form Q (without point). = quartermaster, n., quartermaster general, n., or quartermaster sergeant n. at qua…

Each of the subdivisions in the rear of the main supply service for troops in warfare (see also quot. 1929).