Awaiting an order

[motico]

In the following sentence is it correct as an alternative: … have just been waiting to be given an order…?

It is likely that "sleeping cells" exist in the region and their members, who maintain normal everyday life, have just been awaiting an order so as to launch the activity for which they have been stationed there.

[Rover_KE]

Yes, it would be correct, but why use six words when three are sufficient?

Rover

[SoothingDave]

"Sleeper cells" is the phrase I am familiar with.

[freezeframe]

In the following sentence is it correct as an alternative: … have just been waiting to be given an order…?

It is likely that "sleepinger cells" exist in the region and their members, who maintain normal everyday life, have just been awaiting an order so as to launch the activity for which they have been stationed there.

You should use the present continuous tense: "are awaiting".

[motico]

ROVER: You are right. I just wanted to be sure I knew how to use the two options. Thanks!