The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC September competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 39: Private, self-contained field officer missing in action

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A clue to CLANDESTINE.
2 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Pity F O are not adjacent in 'self-contained'
2.FO is not present, but F O is: has to be 'minus FO*' with additional anagram indicator required for FO.