in the rear with the gear

English

Etymology

In reference to being behind front lines ("the rear") alongside equipment and supplies ("the gear").

Prepositional phrase

in the rear with the gear

  1. (military, slang) Far away from any battlefield; not involved in active combat; in a support role.
    Antonym: ass in the grass
    They offered me a deployment overseas to see some action, but I declined. I prefer just staying in the rear with the gear.
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