What does the cryptic crossword clue "Drilled military men occupying base (5)" mean?

The definition is "Drilled". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). OR (synonym="abbreviation for “other ranks” = ordinary soldiers as opposed to officers = military men") in BED (synonym="base, as in the sea bed") = BORED; definition: "Drilled" The answer is BORED.

Drilled military men occupying base (5)

Independent Cryptic #11617 | 24 Down | 2024-01-04 flower

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