Sent out to be supplied by the army (6)

I believe the answer is:

issued

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'sent out' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for issued that I've seen before include "Circulated, a statement perhaps" , "Sent out or distributed" , "Turned out" , "Published and came forth" , "Distributed - came forth" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.

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