Peel (tactic)
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A peel (sometimes nicknamed an Australian peel[1] or Aussie Peeloff[2]) is a type of retreat conducted by infantry which allows them to maintain effective defensive suppressive fire while retreating.[3] Though generally considered a modern-day infantry technique, the concept dates back to Greek[4] and Roman times.[5] This particular tactic is more specifically designed for situations where smaller groups of infantry withdraw from an engagement of a much larger force. [2]