advanceteam
nounUK /ədˈvɑːns tiːm/
US /ədˈvæns tiːm/
A small group of people who go ahead of everyone else to get things ready.
The advance team arrived early to set up the tents before the campers came.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. People sent before a main group to check the way is safe.
The advance team checked the trail before the hikers started.
3. A group that gets a place ready for a big event.
The advance team put up signs before the school fair opened.
4. The first helpers to arrive and start work.
The advance team began cooking before the rest of the club showed up.