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Rear (Noun)

The part of something that is furthest from the normal viewer; "he stood at the back of the stage"; "it was hidden in the rear of the store".

Nouns denoting spatial position.

The camera caught the reaction of the people in the rear of the auditorium as the surprise guest walked on stage.
The bus driver asked the passengers in the rear to move forward and fill in the empty seats.
The car's rear was badly damaged in the accident and had to be completely replaced.
The restaurant's rear entrance was used by the staff to take out the trash and receive deliveries.
The soldier took cover behind a wall at the rear of the building to avoid the sniper's fire.

The back of a military formation or procession; "infantrymen were in the rear".

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

The cavalry units led the charge while the infantrymen were in the rear, providing supporting fire as needed.
In medieval times, the rearguard was considered the safest position in a battle, farthest from the clash of armor and steel.
The army retreated in an orderly fashion, with the most vulnerable units in the rear and the heaviest artillery in the lead.
During the parade, the color guard marched at the front while the band brought up the rear, playing a lively tune.
As the column of soldiers marched through the desert, the scouts led the way and the medical corps trailed in the rear.