This is the 5499th most frequent Russian word.
подразделениям
"Подразделениям" means "to the units" or "to the subdivisions" in English.
Here, 'подразделениям' is used as a dative plural form referring to military units being the indirect object of the verb 'выдал' (issued).
Командир выдал приказ подразделениям приступить к выполнению задачи.
The commander issued an order to the units to begin carrying out the task.
In this case, 'подразделениям' is used to indicate to whom additional equipment is required, serving as a dative plural form for the indirect beneficiary.
Подразделениям требуется дополнительное оборудование для успешного завершения работы.
The units require additional equipment for successfully completing the work.
Here, 'подразделениям' is used in the dative plural form indicating to whom or for whom the additional areas were established.