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special event

An international or domestic event, contest, activity, or meeting, which by its very nature, or by specific statutory or regulatory authority, may warrant security, safety, and/or other logistical support or assistance from the Department of Defense.

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force protection working group

Cross-functional working group whose purpose is to conduct risk assessment and risk management and to recommend mitigating measures to the commander.

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exclusive economic zone

A maritime zone adjacent to the territorial sea that may not extend beyond 200 nautical miles from the baselines from which the breadth of the territorial sea is measured.

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amphibious withdrawal

A type of amphibious operation involving the extraction of forces by sea in ships or craft from a hostile or potentially hostile shore.

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seizures

In counterdrug operations, includes drugs and conveyances seized by law enforcement authorities and drug-related assets confiscated based on evidence that they have been derived from or used in illegal narcotics activities.

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