line of departure

{
  "id": "MLC-T-DEF-001005",
  "term": "line of departure",
  "field": "Defense and military",
  "definition": "1. In land warfare, a line designated to coordinate the departure of attack elements.\n\n2. In amphibious operations, a suitably marked offshore coordinating line, which is located at the seaward end of a boat lane, to assist in the landing of landing craft and amphibious vehicles on designated beaches at the scheduled times.",
  "abbreviation": "LOD",
  "references": [
    "JP 3-31",
    "JP 3-02"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/defense/line-of-departure/"
}