What does the cryptic crossword clue "Refuse CO agitating to send in troops (3,5)" mean?

The definition is "to send in troops". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of REFUSE + CO = USEFORCE; definition: "to send in troops" The answer is USEFORCE.

Refuse CO agitating to send in troops (3,5)

Guardian Cryptic #27311 | 17 Down | 2017-09-25 flower

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