Definition of the term 'retain ' per official documentation of the United States Department of Defense.
retain
1. When used in the context of deliberate planning, the directed command will keep the referenced operation plan or operation plan in concept format, and any associated joint operation planning system or Joint Operation Planning and Execution System automated data processing files in an inactive library or status. The plan and its associated files will not be maintained unless directed by follow-on guidance. See also archive; maintain. 2. A tactical task to occupy and hold a terrain feature to ensure that it is free of enemy occupation or use. (US DoD)
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