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line of departure [′līn əv di′pär·chər] (navigation) The initial position of a scouting line, from which scouts proceed on their prescribed courses for search. (ordnance) The direction of a projectile at the instant it clears the muzzle of the gun. The direction of a bomb or rocket at the instant of launching. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Preparations and training continued up to the final days before crossing the line of departure. If smoke and suppressive fires of suspected observation posts (OPs) are required before the lead company team crosses the line of departure (LD), then the tactical trigger involves verifying that units are "ready" to fire on the appropriate targets as the company team approaches the LD. In continuing the planning, Division A identifies that it needs the weight of its future GAS sorties available from the time the division crosses the line of departure (LD) at 0600Z and for four hours after. |
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