From the DOD Dictionary of
Military and Associated Terms, page 15,
as of March 2017,
republished here to provide context, promote thoroughness, and attempt to alleviate potential ambiguity, now and forevermore.
- airborne (adj.)
- In relation to personnel, troops especially trained to effect, following transport
by air, an assault debarkation, either by parachuting or touchdown.
- In relation to equipment, pieces of equipment that have been especially designed for use by airborne troops during or after an assault debarkation as well as some aeronautical equipment used
to accomplish a particular mission.
- When applied to materiel, items that form an integral part of the aircraft.
- The state of an aircraft, from the instant it becomes entirely
sustained by air until it ceases to be so sustained.
(JP 3-17)
- airborne alert
- A state of aircraft readiness wherein combat-equipped aircraft are airborne
and ready for immediate action to reduce reaction time and to increase survivability. See
also combat air patrol; ground alert. (JP 3-01)
- airborne assault
- The use of airborne forces to parachute into an objective area to attack
and eliminate armed resistance and secure designated objectives. (JP 3-18)
- airborne early warning
- The detection of enemy air or surface units by radar or other
equipment carried in an airborne vehicle, and the transmitting of a warning to friendly
units. Also called AEW. (JP 3-52)
- airborne mission coordinator
- The designated individual that serves as an airborne
extension of the component commander or supported commander responsible for the
personnel recovery mission. Also called AMC. See also combat search and rescue;
personnel recovery coordination cell. (JP 3-50)
- airborne operation
- An operation involving the air movement into an objective area of
combat forces and their logistic support for execution of a tactical, operational, or
strategic mission. See also assault; assault phase. (JP 3-18)
Source:
https://www.tradoc.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AD1029823-DOD-Dictionary-of-Military-and-Associated-Terms-2017.pdf
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