What does the cryptic crossword clue "Force abandons out-of-shape group of soldiers (4)" mean?

The definition is "Force". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). UN (synonym="UN") + IT (synonym="out-of-shape") = UNIT; definition: "group of soldiers" The answer is UNIT.

Force abandons out-of-shape group of soldiers (4)

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