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combat loading

The arrangement of personnel and the stowage of equipment and supplies in a manner designed to conform to the anticipated tactical operation of the organization embarked. Each individual item is stowed so that it can be unloaded at the required time. See also loading.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
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