(DoD) The geographic point at which cargo or personnel are discharged. This may be a seaport or aerial port of debarkation; for unit requirements; it may or may not coincide with the destination. Also called POD. See also port of embarkation.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
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