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heavy-lift cargo
Any single cargo lift, weighing over 5 long tons, and to be handled aboard ship.
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A specially trained unit for control of naval gunfire in support of troops ashore. It consists of a spotting team to adjust fire and a naval gunfire liaison team to perform liaison functions for the supported battalion commander.
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Specialized methods and equipment used in the organization and activity of intelligence organizations, especially techniques and methods for handling communications with agents. Operational practices and skills used in the performance of intelligence related duties.
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Reserve Component units and individuals recalled to replace deploying active units and/or individuals in the continental United States and outside the continental United States.
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Preventive measures taken to mitigate hostile actions against Department of Defense personnel (to include family members), resources, facilities, and critical information.
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