joint amphibious task force

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joint amphibious task force

A temporary grouping of units of two or more Services under a single commander, organized for the purpose of engaging in an amphibious landing for assault on hostile shores. Also called JATF.

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.

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