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heavy-lift cargo

In Marine Corps usage, individual units of cargo that exceed 800 pounds in weight or 100 cubic feet in volume.

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readiness

The ability of military forces to fight and meet the demands of assigned missions.

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defensive minefield

In naval mine warfare, a minefield laid in international waters or international straits with the declared intention of controlling shipping in defense of sea communications.

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change detection

An image enhancement technique that compares two images of the same area from different time periods and eliminates identical picture elements in order to leave the signatures that have undergone change.

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reduction

The creation of lanes through a minefield or obstacle to allow passage of the attacking ground force.

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