limited-service
limited-service — adjective
1. An official military rating applied to vehicles, weapons, and other equipment de
An official military rating applied to vehicles, weapons, and other equipment deemed not safe, reliable, or necessary enough for use in active combat areas — for example, old supply trucks that can still run but are too vulnerable for a war zone.
The army tagged the old trucks as limited-service and kept them at base.
collocation: tagged as limited-service / limited-service classification
Ava noted the limited-service radios were fine for drills but useless in combat.
The base commander ordered all limited-service equipment stored behind the supply depot.
The convoy left the limited-service generators at the depot before heading to the front.
Feng found crates of limited-service ammunition in the back of the warehouse.
- non-combat-rated
a broader term that can apply to both equipment and personnel; less formally codified.
- restricted-use
focuses on usage limits rather than a specific military classification system.
- fully deployable
equipment cleared for all combat areas without restrictions.
- combat-ready
the opposite classification indicating full suitability for active fighting.
文法句型
limited-service + noun
用法筆記
This classification is typically assigned by military logistics or engineering units before deployment. It applies to materiel, not people.
常見錯誤
2. An official military status given to service members who are judged not physical
An official military status given to service members who are judged not physically, medically, or otherwise fit for duties in combat zones — for example, a soldier recovering from a serious injury who is assigned to administrative work at headquarters instead of field deployment.
After breaking his leg, Sergeant Andrés was reclassified as limited-service and sent to training.
pattern: reclassified as limited-service
The medical board gave limited-service status to soldiers with long-term health issues.
collocation: limited-service status
Ife worked as a clerk because her limited-service rating kept her off the front lines.
Nellie was assigned to the supply office after the doctor gave her a limited-service rating.
The unit kept all limited-service personnel at base during the night patrol.
- non-deployable
a broader term used across all branches for personnel who cannot be sent to combat areas.
- restricted-duty
focuses on the type of work the person can perform rather than their overall classification.
- fully deployable
personnel cleared for all combat duties without restrictions.
- combat-ready
soldiers who meet all physical and training standards for active fighting.
文法句型
limited-service + noun
be classified as limited-service
用法筆記
This status is usually assigned by a military medical board or personnel review. It does not mean the person is discharged — they continue to serve in non-combat roles.