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airborne operation ['ɛəbɔ:n ,ɔpə'reɪʃ(ə)n]
gen. επιχείρηση αερομεταφοράς
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airborne operation ['ɛəbɔ:n ,ɔpə'reɪʃ(ə)n]
mil., logist. Specific and complex airland operation, including a change of environment. Led in a non-secured context, it implies the landing of forces and/or supply, mainly from fixed wing aircraft. (FRA)
USA An operation involving the air movement into an objective area of combat forces and their logistic support for execution of a tactical, operational, or strategic mission (JP 3-18) see also assault, assault phase