evaluation and classification of wounded for purposes of treatment and evacuation; immediate sorting of patients according to type and seriousness of injury, and likelihood of survival, establishment [..]

movement of patients to and between medical treatment facilities by air transportation. airmobile operation

that portion of an area of war necessary for military operations and for the administration of such operations. battery

activities undertaken prior to a specific operation or engagement. Battle preparation includes issuing of ammunition, checking of weapons, issuing of orders and rehearsals of the tactical plan. blue f [..]

the smallest formation. A brigade will consist of a balanced grouping of combat (infantry, armoured), combat support (artillery and engineers) and combat service support (logistics, signals, medical) [..]

operating environment characterised by forested areas or jungle. Close country operations often limit or preclude the use of some military assets, such as tanks, and require methods of operation speci [..]

support provided to combat forces, primarily on the fields of administration and logistics. combined operation

a unit's or sub-unit's headquarters where the commander and his staff perform their activities. command post exercise

clear and concise statement of the line of action chosen by a commander in order to accomplish his mission. demilitarised zone

a major administrative and tactical formation which combines in itself the necessary arms and services required for sustained combat. The composition of a division will depend on tasks and roles. A co [..]