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horizontal stowage

The lateral distribution of unit equipment or categories of supplies so that they can be unloaded simultaneously from two or more holds.

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transient forces

Forces that pass or stage through, or base temporarily within, the operational area of another command but are not under its operational control.

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joint manpower program

The policy, processes, and systems used in determination and prioritization within and among joint Service manpower requirements.

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line 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.

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joint desired point of impact

A unique, alpha-numeric coded precise aimpoint associated with a target to achieve an explicit weaponeering objective, and identified by a three dimensional (latitude, longitude, elevation) mensurated coordinate.

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