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assault echelon

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In amphibious operations, the element of a force comprised of tailored units and aircraft assigned to conduct the initialassault on the operational area. Also called AE. See also amphibious operation.

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It presupposes that the attacking side that presses with its assault echelon is trying to avoid close combat and is seeking to deliver strikes against the flanks and the rear.
 
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