staging base

{
  "id": "MLC-T-DEF-001547",
  "term": "staging base",
  "field": "Defense and military",
  "definition": "1. An advanced naval base for the anchoring, fueling, and refitting of transports and cargo ships and for replenishment of mobile service squadrons.\n\n2. A landing and takeoff area with minimum servicing, supply, and shelter provided for the temporary occupancy of military aircraft during the course of movement from one location to another.",
  "references": [
    "JP 3-36",
    "JP 3-18"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/defense/staging-base/"
}