Cryptic crossword clue
A dire manoeuvre accepted by ship’s officers 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word BRIGADIERS

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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Crossword Answer definitions

BRIGADIERS noun
  1. An army rank; an officer commanding a brigade.
  2. The highest field officer grade, below general officers, NATO grade O7

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