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Military Sealift Command force

Military; General military

The Military Sealift Command force common-user sealift consists of three subsets: the Naval Fleet Auxiliary Force, common-user ocean transportation, and the special mission support force. These ship ...

Armed forces

Military; General military

The military forces of a nation or a group of nations.

Military posture

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The military disposition, strength, and condition of readiness as it affects capabilities.

Officer of the deck (OOD)

Military; General military

The officer of the deck under way has been designated by the commanding officer to be in charge of the ship, including its safe and proper operation. The officer of the deck reports directly to the ...

Principal officer

Military; General military

The officer in charge of a diplomatic mission, consular office, or other Foreign Service post, such as a United States Liaison Office.

Commander, landing force (CLF)

Military; General military

The officer designated in the initiating directive as the commander of the landing force for an amphibious operation.

Central control officer (CCO)

Military; General military

The officer designated by the amphibious task force commander for the overall coordination of the waterborne ship-to-shore movement. The central control officer is embarked in the central control ...