(DoD) The relocation of forces and materiel to desired operational areas. Deployment encompasses all activities from origin or home station through destination, specifically including intra-continental United States, intertheater, and intratheater movement legs, staging, and holding areas. See also deployment order; deployment planning; prepare to deploy order.
(DoD) The positioning of forces into a formation for battle.
(DoD) In naval usage, the change from a cruising approach or contact disposition to a disposition for battle.
(DoD) The movement of forces within operational areas.
(DoD) The positioning of forces into a formation for battle.
(DoD) In naval usage, the change from a cruising approach or contact disposition to a disposition for battle.
(DoD) The movement of forces within operational areas.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
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