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mode of transport

One of, or a combination of, the following modes used for a movement: a. inland surface transportation (rail, road, and inland waterway); b. sea transport (coastal and ocean); c. air transportation; and d. pipelines.

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planning team

A functional element within a joint force commander’s headquarters established to solve problems related to a specific task or requirement, and which dissolves upon completion of the assigned task.

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joint integrated prioritized target list

A prioritized list of targets approved and maintained by the joint force commander.

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embarkation phase

In amphibious operations, the phase that encompasses the orderly assembly of personnel and materiel and their subsequent loading aboard ships and/or aircraft in a sequence designed to meet the requirements of the landing force concept of operations ashore.

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joint force maritime component commander

The commander within a unified command, subordinate unified command, or joint task force responsible to the establishing commander for recommending the proper employment of assigned, attached, and/or made available for tasking maritime forces and assets; planning and coordinating maritime operations; or accomplishing such operational missions as may be assigned.

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