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throughput

In transportation, the average quantity of cargo and passengers that can pass through a port on a daily basis from arrival at the port to loading onto a ship or plane, or from the discharge from a ship or plane to the exit (clearance) from the port complex.

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unit

A standard or basic quantity into which an item of supply is divided, issued, or used.

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drop altitude

The altitude above mean sea level at which airdrop is executed.

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combat power

The total means of destructive and/or disruptive force which a military unit/formation can apply against the opponent at a given time.

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staging area

Amphibious or airborne-A general locality between the mounting area and the objective of an amphibious or airborne expedition, through which the expedition or parts thereof pass after mounting, for refueling, regrouping of ships, and/or exercise, inspection, and redistribution of troops.

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