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combat unit loading

A method of loading by which all or a part of a combat unit, such as an assault battalion landing team, is completely loaded in a single ship, with essential combat equipment and supplies, in such a manner as to be immediately available to support the tactical plan upon debarkation, and to provide a maximum of flexibility to meet possible changes in the tactical plan.

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essential elements of friendly information

Key questions likely to be asked by adversary officials and intelligence systems about specific friendly intentions, capabilities, and activities, so they can obtain answers critical to their operational effectiveness.

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communications security material

All documents, devices, equipment, apparatus, and cryptomaterial used in establishing or maintaining secure communications.

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theater patient movement requirements center

The activity responsible for intratheater patient movement management (medical regulating and aeromedical evacuation scheduling), the development of theater-level patient movement plans and schedules, the monitoring and execution in concert with the Global Patient Movement Requirements Center.

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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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