In amphibious operations, the reinforcements and stores carried on transport ships and aircraft (not originally part of the amphibious force) that are offloaded after the assault and assault follow-on echelons have been landed. See also amphibious operation; assault; assault follow-on echelon. (JP 3-02)
FOLLOW-UP
Meaning of FOLLOW-UP in English
DOD English dictionary of military terms. Английский словарь военных терминов DOD. 2012