(DoD) A Marine Corps mission performed by an assigned and briefed aircrew for the specific purpose of the recovery of personnel, equipment, and/or aircraft when the tactical situation precludes search and rescue assets from responding and when survivors and their location have been confirmed. Also called TRAP.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
| APA | Military Dictionary (DoD). (2011). tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel. Retrieved October 2, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/tactical_recovery_of_aircraft_and_personnel/definitions/1964298 |
| Chicago | Military Dictionary (DoD). 2011. "tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel" http://smartdefine.org/tactical_recovery_of_aircraft_and_personnel/definitions/1964298 (accessed October 2, 2026). |
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| MLA | Military Dictionary (DoD). "tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel" 4 April 2011. Web. 2 October 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/tactical_recovery_of_aircraft_and_personnel/definitions/1964298> |