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spreader bar

A device specially designed to permit the lifting and handling of containers or vehicles and breakbulk cargo.

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engagement

In air defense, an attack with guns or air-to-air missiles by an interceptor aircraft, or the launch of an air defense missile by air defense artillery and the missile's subsequent travel to intercept.

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landing craft

A craft employed in amphibious operations, specifically designed for carrying troops and their equipment and for beaching, unloading, retracting, and resupply operations.

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base

Home airfield or home carrier.

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commander's critical information requirement

An information requirement identified by the commander as being critical to facilitating timely decision making.

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