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Department of Defense support to counterdrug operations

Support provided by the Department of Defense to law enforcement agencies to detect, monitor, and counter the production, trafficking, and use of illegal drugs.

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critical element

An element of a target, which if effectively engaged, will serve to support the achievement of an operational objective and/or mission task.

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targeting

The process of selecting and prioritizing targets and matching the appropriate response to them, considering operational requirements and capabilities.

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horizontal stowage

The lateral distribution of unit equipment or categories of supplies so that they can be unloaded simultaneously from two or more holds.

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Air Force special operations air detachment

A squadron-size headquarters that could be a composite organization composed of different Air Force special operations assets, normally subordinate to an Air Force special operations air component, joint special operations air component, joint special operations task force, or a joint task force.

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