A low-level, self-contained system capable of delivering heavy loads into an area where air landing is not feasible from an optimum aircraft wheel altitude of 5 to 10 feet above ground level. One or more platforms may be dropped. Also called LAPES. (JP 3-17)
LOW-ALTITUDE PARACHUTE EXTRACTION SYSTEM
Meaning of LOW-ALTITUDE PARACHUTE EXTRACTION SYSTEM in English
DOD English dictionary of military terms. Английский словарь военных терминов DOD. 2012