The space and weight factor used to determine the capacity of boats, landing craft, and amphibious vehicles. With respect to landing craft and amphibious vehicles, it is based on the requirements of one person with individual equipment. The person is assumed to weigh 224 pounds and to occupy 13.5 cubic feet of space. See also man space.
BOAT SPACE
Meaning of BOAT SPACE in English
DOD English dictionary of military terms. Английский словарь военных терминов DOD. 2012