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strategic sealift
The afloat pre-positioning and ocean movement of military materiel in support of US and multinational forces.
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That portion of the flight of a ballistic missile or space vehicle that begins after powered flight and ends just prior to apogee.
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Operations requiring unique modes of employment, tactical techniques, equipment and training often conducted in hostile, denied, or politically sensitive environments and characterized by one or more of the following: time sensitive, clandestine, low visibility, conducted with and/or through indigenous forces, requiring regional expertise, and/or a high degree of risk.
View Other Definitionsjoint meteorological and oceanographic officer
Officer designated to provide direct meteorological and oceanographic support to a joint force commander.
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