What does the cryptic crossword clue "GI maybe given training for operational set-up? (7,8)" mean?

The definition is "operational set-up". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PRIVATE (synonym="GI maybe – lowly military rank") + PRACTICE (synonym="training") = PRIVATE PRACTICE; definition: "operational set-up?" The answer is PRIVATE PRACTICE.

What is the answer to "GI maybe given training for operational set-up? (7,8)"?

The answer is PRIVATE PRACTICE.

GI maybe given training for operational set-up? (7,8)

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