ROLL (CALL) GROUND 23:08 Oct 1, 2014
1. 'Roll (call) ground' does not exist in English. 2. A 'roll' is a list; a 'roll call' is when the names of the soldiers are called out and the soldiers acknowledge their presence; a roll call in French is 'appel nominal' and 'the morning roll call' is 'l'appel du matin'. 3. A 'parade ground' is not an 'assembly ground'; a parade ground is used not only for parades, but also for exercises, drills, ceremonies, etc. 4. A roll call can be held anywhere but usually on a parade ground. 5. I, also, served in the Armed Forces (Army) as an officer. 6. My vote goes to Jack.
(I served for 14 years in the Royal Air Force).
Roll of honour (liste des militaries tombés au champ d’honneur)
To call the roll: faire l’appel
To call: nommer
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