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strategic airlift |
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strategic airlift [strə′tē·jik ′er‚lift] (aerospace engineering) The continuous, sustained air movement of units, personnel, and materiel in support of all U.S. Department of Defense agencies between area commands. 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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| The increased tempo of operations in the war on terrorism means our strategic airlift assets are in greater demand by the warfighter," said Leigh Thompson, 559th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron deputy director. The units/detachments in Camp Mirage included a strategic airlift detachment (SAL det), a tactical airlift detachment (TAL det), a long range maritime patrol aircraft unit, and a fleet logistics site (FLS). It is also planned to further pool the efforts in developing special operation forces, reconnaissance services, rear support services, strategic airlift forces, etc. |
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