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In an airborne operation, a phase beginning with delivery by air of the assault echelon of the force into the objective area and extending through attack of assault objectives and consolidation of the initial airhead.
Industry:Military
In amphibious operations, this schedule indicates, for each scheduled wave, the time of departure from the rendezvous area, from the line of departure, and from other control points and the time of arrival at the beach.
Industry:Military
In amphibious operations, this schedule provides the formation, composition, and timing of waves landing over the beach.
Industry:Military
In amphibious operations, those operations conducted by forces other than those conducted by the amphibious force.
Industry:Military
In amphibious operations, the specific tactical grouping of the landing force for the assault.
Industry:Military
In amphibious operations, the section of the Navy tactical air control center designed to provide initial safe passage, radar control, and surveillance for close air support aircraft in the operational area.
Industry:Military
In amphibious operations, the sea area located to seaward of the landing area. This area is divided into a number of operating areas to which assault ships may retire and operate in the event of adverse weather or to prevent concentration of ships in the landing area.
Industry:Military
In amphibious operations, the section of the Navy tactical air control center designated to coordinate, control, and integrate all direct support aircraft (i.e., close air support) and assault support operations.
Industry:Military
In amphibious operations, the reinforcements and stores carried on transport ships and aircraft (not originally part of the amphibious force) that are offloaded after the assault and assault follow-on echelons have been landed.
Industry:Military
In amphibious operations, the primary direct control agency for the helicopter group/unit commander operating under the overall control of the tactical air control center.
Industry:Military
