distant support area

distant support area
In amphibious operations, the area located in the vicinity of the landing area but at considerable distance seaward of it. These areas are assigned to distant support forces, such as striking forces, surface action groups, surface action units, and their logistic groups. See also amphibious operation; landing area.

Military dictionary. 2000.

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