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airhead ['ɛǝhed] n
mil., abbr. ahd
mil., logist. A designated area in a hostile or threatened territory which, when seized and held, ensures the continuous air landing of troops and material and provides maneuver space for operations. Normally it is the area seized in the assault phase of an airborne or air assault operation. (FRA)
USA A designated area in a hostile or potentially hostile operational area that, when seized and held, ensures the continuous air landing of troops and materiel and provides the maneuver space necessary for projected operations (JP 3-18) see also beachhead; A designated location in an operational area used as a base for supply and evacuation by air (JP 3-17) see also beachhead