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In amphibious operations, an area assigned to a transport organization for the purpose of debarking troops and equipment.
Industry:Military
In amphibious operations, an area as close to the landing beach as depth of water, navigational hazards, boat traffic, and enemy action permit, to which transports may move to expedite unloading.
Industry:Military
In amphibious operations, a subordinate task organization of the landing force capable of conducting landing operations, under a single tactical command, against a position or group of positions.
Industry:Military
In amphibious operations, a subdivision of a colored beach, designated for the assault landing of a battalion landing team or similarly sized unit, when landed as part of a larger force.
Industry:Military
In amphibious operations, a ship designated to receive, provide treatment for, and transfer casualties.
Industry:Military
In amphibious operations, a ship of the task force designated to provide support for the primary control officer and a combat information center control team for a colored beach.
Industry:Military
In amphibious operations, a parallel system of command, responding to the interrelationship of Navy, landing force, Air Force, and other major forces assigned, wherein corresponding commanders are established at each subordinate level of all components to facilitate coordinated planning for, and execution of, the amphibious operation.
Industry:Military
In amphibious operations, a collective term referring to all individually prepared naval and landing force documents which, taken together, present in detail all instructions for execution of the ship-to-shore movement.
Industry:Military
In amphibious operations, a collective term referring to all individually prepared naval and landing force documents that, taken together, present in detail all instructions for execution of the ship-to-shore movement.
Industry:Military
In air transport operations, the time at which crews, passengers, and cargo are to be on board and ready for the flight.
Industry:Military