amphibious operation
A military operation launched from the sea by an amphibious force, embarked in ships or craft with the primary purpose of introducing a landing force ashore to accomplish the assigned mission. See also amphibious force; landing force; mission; operation. (JP 3-02) | ||||
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amphibious operation
Noun
1. a military operation by both land and sea forces
(hypernym) operation, military operation
(hyponym) amphibious demonstration
(classification) military, armed forces, armed services, military machine, war machine
Noun
1. a military operation by both land and sea forces
(hypernym) operation, military operation
(hyponym) amphibious demonstration
(classification) military, armed forces, armed services, military machine, war machine
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Amphibious warfare
Amphibious warfare is the utilization of naval firepower, logistics and strategy to project military power ashore. In previous eras it stood as the primary method of delivering troops unto non-contiguous enemy-held terrain. Airborne operations have slowly eroded this primacy as larger and more capable air transports have been fielded. In this modern era amphibious warfare persists in the form of commando insertion by fast patrol boats, zodiacs and mini-submersibles. Debatably, states with modest airlift potential may view amphibious operations as a viable means of troop deployment.
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