The littoral comprises two segments of battlespace: 1. Seaward: the area from the open ocean to the shore, which must be controlled to support operations ashore. 2. Landward: the area inland from the shore that can be supported and defended directly from the sea. (JP 3-32)
LITTORAL
Meaning of LITTORAL in English
DOD English dictionary of military terms. Английский словарь военных терминов DOD. 2012