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container control officer
A designated official (E6 or above or civilian equivalent) within a command, installation, or activity who is responsible for control, reporting, use, and maintenance of all Department of Defense-owned and controlled intermodal containers and equipment from the time received until dispatched.
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An area of land, sea, and airspace, defined by a geographic combatant commander or subordinate unified commander, in which a joint force commander (normally a joint task force commander) conducts military operations to accomplish a specific mission.
View Other Definitionsmaritime power projection
Power projection in and from the maritime environment, including a broad spectrum of offensive military operations to destroy enemy forces or logistic support or to prevent enemy forces from approaching within enemy weaponsÂ’ range of friendly forces.
View Other Definitionscasualty receiving and treatment ship
In amphibious operations, a ship designated to receive, provide treatment for, and transfer casualties.
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