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L-hour

In amphibious operations, the time at which the first helicopter or tiltrotor aircraft of the airborne ship-to-shore movement wave touches down or is scheduled to touch down in the landing zone.

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counterguerrilla operations

Operations and activities conducted by armed forces, paramilitary forces, or nonmilitary agencies against guerrillas.

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naval forward logistic site

An overseas location, with port and airfield facilities nearby, which provides logistic support to naval forces within the theater of operations during major contingency and wartime periods.

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procedures

Standard, detailed steps that prescribe how to perform specific tasks.

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solatium

Monetary compensation given in areas where it is culturally appropriate to alleviate grief, suffering, and anxiety resulting from injuries, death, and property loss with a monetary payment.

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