(Redirected from Rear guard) A rearguard is that part of a military force that protects it from attack from the rear, either during an advance or withdrawal. The term can also be used to describe forces protecting lines, such as communication lines, behind an army. Even more generally, a rearguard action may refer idiomatically to an attempt at preventing something though it is likely too late to be prevented; this idiomatic meaning may apply in either a military or non-military context.
The working definitions associated with each character trait are from Character First!(tm) . 1  Alertness â Being aware of what is taking place around me so I can have the right responses. 2  Attentiveness â Showing the worth of a person or task by giving my undivided concentration.
Identical twin boys. Genes play a greater role in forming character traits -- such as self-control, decision making or sociability -- than was previously thought, new research suggests. Genes play a greater role in forming character traits -- such as self-control, decision making or sociability -- than was previously thought, new research suggests. A study of more than 800 sets of twins found that genetics were more influential in shaping key traits than a person's home environment and surroundings.