Beach Definition - MilitaryDictionary.org

beach

Term Source: JP 3-02 (Amphibious Operations) ?

1.) The area extending from the shoreline inland to a marked change in physiographic form or material, or to the line of permanent vegetation (coastline).

2.) In amphibious operations, that portion of the shoreline designated for landing of a tactical organization.

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In the United States, military vocabulary is standardized by the Department of Defence. These terms are used by the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps.

Term Classification: operations

Source:

Department of Defence, Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms

Term sourced from JP 3-02: Amphibious Operations, updated July 2014 View source document

This term is marked as active and was last updated in 2015


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