Wordnet 3.0
ADJECTIVE (1)
1. 
 engaged in or ready for military or naval operations; 
- Example: "on active duty"- Example: "the platoon is combat-ready"- Example: "review the fighting forces"[syn: active, combat-ready, fighting(a)]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
combat-ready
    adj 1: engaged in or ready for military or naval operations; "on
           active duty"; "the platoon is combat-ready"; "review the
           fighting forces" [syn: active, combat-ready,
           fighting(a)]