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Order given to soldiers to show care (9)

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I believe the answer is:

attention

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(Other definitions for attention that I've seen before include "Applying the mind, mental concentration" , "Vigilance; care" , "Applicaton, concentration" , "Keen students pay this" , "What students must pay" .)

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