(DoD, NATO) The length of time between arriving at a point and being ready to depart from that point. It is used in this sense for the loading, unloading, re-fueling, and re-arming, where appropriate, of vehicles, aircraft, and ships. See also turnaround cycle.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
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