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howitzer
A cannon that combines certain characteristics of guns and mortars. The howitzer delivers projectiles with medium velocities, either by low or high trajectories.
View Other Definitionspeacetime operating stocks
Logistic resources on hand or on order necessary to support day-to-day operational requirements, and which, in part, can also be used to offset sustaining requirements.
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The set of manpower and equipment authorizations associated with one or more organization.
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Costs for which funds have been appropriated that may not be incurred as a result of a contingency operation.
View Other Definitionsair-capable ship
A ship other than an aircraft carrier, nuclear; amphibious assault ship (general purpose); or amphibious assault ship (multipurpose) from which aircraft can take off, be recovered, or routinely receive and transfer logistic support.
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