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point man

In combat, the soldier who takes point; the soldier who assumes the first and most exposed position in a combat military formation; the lead soldier/unit advancing through hostile or unsecured territory.
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Submitted on July 07, 2010

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point manA most trusted assistant or associate; the person to upon whom one would most rely.
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