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broken stowage factor
A factor applied to the available space for embarkation due to the loss between boxes, between vehicles, around stanchions, and over cargo. The factor will vary, depending on the type and size of vehicles, type and size of general cargo, training and experience of loading personnel, type of loading, method of stowage, and configuration of compartments.
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Airspace that is laterally defined by the boundaries of the operational area, and may be subdivided into airspace control sectors.
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A component of a naval task group organized by the commander of a task group or higher authority.
View Other Definitionsline of effort
In the context of joint operation planning, using the purpose (cause and effect) to focus efforts toward establishing operational and strategic conditions by linking multiple tasks and missions.
View Other Definitionsdisengagement
The act of geographically separating the forces of disputing parties.
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