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inner transport area
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.
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A point designated for the assembly of personnel casualties, stragglers, disabled materiel, salvage, etc., for further movement to collecting stations or rear installations.
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The detailing of individuals to specific functions where such functions are secondary or relatively temporary.
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Plans, actions, or measures for the transformation of the industrial base, both government-owned and civilian-owned, from its peacetime activity to the emergency program necessary to support the national military objectives.
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Physical or psychological pressures exerted with the intent to assure that an agent or group will respond as directed.
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