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ground alert
That status in which aircraft on the ground/deck are fully serviced and armed, with combat crews in readiness to take off within a specified period of time after receipt of a mission order.
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Cargo that requires special handling or protection, such as pyrotechnics, detonators, watches, and precision instruments.
View Other Definitionssystems support contract
A prearranged contract awarded by a Service acquisition program management office that provides technical support, maintenance and, in some cases, repair parts for selected military weapon and support systems.
View Other Definitionscombat spread loading
A method of combat loading by which some of the troops, equipment, and initial supplies of a unit are loaded in one ship and the remainder are loaded in one or more others. This method is commonly used for troop units with heavy equipment.
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That portion of the flight of a ballistic missile or space vehicle during which the booster and sustainer engines operate.
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