What does the cryptic crossword clue "Troops ordered to conceal equipment (7)" mean?

The definition is "Troops". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RIG (synonym="equipment") in BADE (synonym="past tense of bid, as a verb = order = command") = BRIGADE; definition: "Troops" The answer is BRIGADE.

Troops ordered to conceal equipment (7)

Independent Cryptic #12025 | 16 Across | 2025-04-24 flower

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