Feltenhetene

Feltenhetene is a term used in Norwegian to denote “the field units,” referring to mobile or field-based components within an organization. The phrase is not tied to a single, universally recognized entity; rather, it appears in various historical and contemporary sources to describe detachments, teams, or subunits that operate away from a central base.

Etymology and usage: The word feltenhetene derives from felt ("field") and enhetene ("the units"). In practice, feltenhetene can designate different kinds of field-oriented units depending on the organization.

- Military: In military contexts, feltenhetene describes field detachments or small units deployed for operations, training, or reconnaissance, typically operating under larger formations but based in the field rather than a depot or garrison.

- Police and civil defense: In police or civil-defence documentation, feltenhetene may refer to field teams conducting investigations, patrols, or incident response away from headquarters.

- Administration and research: The term can also appear in administrative or scientific contexts to denote field offices or field teams carrying out work outside central offices.

Notes: Because the term depends on the organization, time period, and national language, precise meaning requires specifying the relevant agency and historical context. If a particular organization known as “Feltenhetene” exists, its exact scope, size, and activities should be described with cited sources. Related terms include field unit, detachment, and mobile unit.