German aircraft doing reconnaissance would spot the balloon battalion and warn troops; as the Germans amassed for an attack against it, the real divisions would sneak in behind them.

He also agreed to appear in several motion picture shorts for this purpose and, in 1917, he lectured at U.S. Army training camps to warn troops about gambling.

Prime Minister Tony Blair today warned British troops to prepare for action against Iraq if Saddam Hussein fails to comply with weapons inspections.

Signs at the entrances warn troops from the nearby Chelsea Barracks to break step while crossing the bridge.

President Bush has picked up the theme, warning American troops that the nuclear threat is grave and urgent.

More than 2,500 years ago, the Chinese military strategist, Sun Tzu, warned that urban combat tires troops, courts casualties and voids a victory.

Today's Zaman reported Sakka had warned Turkish troops in Afghanistan that they could be faced with "disaster".

The Predator heat sensors detect the hot strips, and warn nearby troops, military officials said.

Corruption is so widespread that the army newspaper recently warned troops against the "worship of money and disregard for military matters."

It could be used to warn troops about a threatening vehicle or to circle a compound that a drone should attack.