v. t. & i.
v. t. To place (people or other resources) into a position so as to be ready to for action or use. [ PJC ]
Deployments . . . which cause the soldier to turn his back to the enemy are not suited to war. H. L. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. the arrangement or distribution (of resources such as people or equipment), in preparation for battle or work. [ WordNet 1.5 ]