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A base located in or near an operational area whose primary mission is to support military operations.
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Official information that has been determined to require, in the interests of national security, protection against unauthorized disclosure and which has been so designated.
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A general locality where assigned forces of an amphibious or airborne operation, with their equipment, are assembled, prepared, and loaded in shipping and/or aircraft preparatory to an assault.
View Other DefinitionsNavy cargo-handling battalion
A mobile logistic support unit capable of worldwide deployment in its entirety or in specialized detachments. It is organized, trained, and equipped to: a. load and off-load Navy and Marine Corps cargo carried in maritime pre-positioning ships and merchant breakbulk or container ships in all environments; b. operate an associated temporary ocean cargo terminal; c. load and off-load Navy and Marine Corps cargo carried in military-controlled aircraft; and d. operate an associated expeditionary air cargo terminal.
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A Marine Corps or Army task organization, which is part of the amphibious force, formed to conduct amphibious operations.
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