tactical airlift

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tactical airlift [′tak·tə·kəl ′er‚lift]

(aerospace engineering)

That airlift which provides the immediate and responsive air movement and delivery of combat troops and supplies directly into objective areas through air landing, extraction, airdrop, or other delivery techniques; and the air logistic support of all theater forces, including those engaged in combat operations, to meet specific theater objectives and requirements.

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