Some rural forces did not acquire this further organisational level until well into the 20th century, however.

Thus the new chairman will be in a position to help shape the budget, decide which weapons and forces to acquire and influence budgets for his branch of the service.

These traditional understandings acquire the force of custom, and with increased social complexity may eventually acquire the force of law.

In contrast, Argyll's forces had acquired heavy artillery and were advancing quickly.

Neither force, however, had acquired basic knowledge of guerrilla warfare.

It is very visible, and by the time a dictatorship is defeated, democratic forces have usually acquired a momentum that is hard to stop.

In countries where coastal artillery has not been disbanded, these forces have acquired amphibious capabilities.

In 1919, the force acquired a major new responsibility with the acquisition of Rock Creek Park and its parkway.

The force has gradually acquired experience and a reputation for professionalism over the two decades it has been in existence.

The sale of the helicopters does not represent the first time the Chilean armed forces have acquired civilian aviation equipment or technology in the United States.