11. The Pentagon is repositioning military forces to prepare for action , Rumsfeld said, but would not provide details. 12. The George Washington returned from the region on Dec . 20 and is best prepared for action . 13. By 18 : 30 on 26 April, the Brazilian infantry was in place and prepared for action . 14. The wind was too weak to permit the two British vessels to escape so MacKenzie prepared for action . 15. This is to ensure each staff is mentally prepared for action should anything go wrong while on flight. 16. After the overhaul, which was completed on 1 August, she departed San Francisco to Hawaii to prepare for action . 17. On the evening of 11 September the Iberian fleet was sighted by Admiral Pater, who prepared for action overnight. 18. The " Libertad ", well armed and prepared for action , immediately abandoned the attempt to capture a prize ship. 19. Active duty implies that military personnel must be prepared for action 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 20. With a chronic stress fracture in his leg, Knight needs occasional rest and Lee is always prepared for action .
