STRATEGIC SEALIFT FORCES


Meaning of STRATEGIC SEALIFT FORCES in English

Sealift forces composed of ships, cargo handling and delivery systems, and the necessary operating personnel. They include US Navy, US Marine Corps, and US Army elements with Active and Reserve components. Merchant marine vessels manned by civilian mariners may constitute part of this force. See also force. (JP 4-01.6)

DOD English dictionary of military terms.      Английский словарь военных терминов DOD.