What is the meaning of line of departure?

(DoD) In land warfare, a line designated to coordinate the departure of attack elements. Also called LD.
(DoD) In amphibious warfare, a suitably marked offshore coordinating line to assist assault craft to land on designated beaches at scheduled times the seaward end of a boat lane. Also called LOD.
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APAMilitary Dictionary (DoD). (2011). line of departure. Retrieved September 23, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/line_of_departure/definitions/1962559
ChicagoMilitary Dictionary (DoD). 2011. "line of departure" http://smartdefine.org/line_of_departure/definitions/1962559 (accessed September 23, 2026).
HarvardMilitary Dictionary (DoD) 2011, line of departure, Smart Define, viewed 23 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/line_of_departure/definitions/1962559>.
MLAMilitary Dictionary (DoD). "line of departure" 4 April 2011. Web. 23 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/line_of_departure/definitions/1962559>