exfiltration

exfiltration
The removal of personnel or units from areas under enemy control by stealth, deception, surprise, or clandestine means. See also special operations; unconventional warfare.

Military dictionary. 2000.

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  • Exfiltration — is military jargon for exiting an area (usually behind enemy lines or in enemy territory). Exfiltration is the opposite of infiltration. The removal of personnel or units from area under enemy control. The removal of personnel or units from areas …   Wikipedia

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  • exfiltration operation — noun a clandestine rescue operation to bring a defector or refugee or an operative and family out of danger • Hypernyms: ↑clandestine operation …   Useful english dictionary

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