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line of departure
gen. Ablauflinie f
weap. verlängerte Seelenachse; Abgangsrichtung f
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line of departure
abbr. ld
mil., logist. In land warfare, a line designated to coordinate the departure of attack elements. (UKR/NATO); In amphibious warfare, a suitably marked offshore coordinating line to assist assault craft to land on designated beaches at scheduled times. (UKR/NATO); In land warfare, a line designated to coordinate the departure of attack elements commitment of attacking units or scouting elements at a specific time. 2. In amphibious warfare, a suitably marked offshore coordinating line to assist assault craft to land on designated beaches at scheduled times. (FRA)
USA In land warfare, a line designated to coordinate the departure of attack elements (JP 3-31); In amphibious operations, a suitably marked offshore coordinating line, which is located at the seaward end of a boat lane, to assist in the landing of landing craft and amphibious vehicles on designated beaches at the scheduled times (JP 3-02)