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avenue of approach (AA)

Military; General military

An air or ground route of an attacking force of a given size leading to its objective or to key terrain in its path.

special air operation

Military; General military

An air operation conducted in support of special operations and other clandestine, covert, and psychological activities.

loadmaster

Military; General military

An Air Force technician qualified to plan loads, to operate auxiliary materials handling equipment, and to supervise loading and unloading of aircraft.

aerial port squadron

Military; General military

An Air Force organization that operates and provides the functions assigned to aerial ports, including processing personnel and cargo, rigging for airdrop, packing parachutes, loading equipment, ...

air component coordination element (ACCE)

An Air Force component element that interfaces and provides liaison with the joint force land component commander, or commander Army forces. The air component coordination element is the senior Air ...

weapons free zone

Military; General military

An air defense zone established for the protection of key assets or facilities, other than air bases, where weapon systems may be fired at any target not positively recognized as friendly.