faint

not clear or strong; weak

sagged

hung down

sternly

in a strict or hard manner

platoon

a military unit that contains two or more squads

desperately

with great urgency

operations

the acts or ways of working or directing

transmission

the broadcasting of radio or television waves

recruits

newly enlisted soldiers or sailors

creased

marked by folds or wrinkles

battered

worn and weathered

broadcasting

sending out music, news, or other kinds of programs by radio or television