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beach group
mil., logist. A task organization of the landing force, formed for the purpose of: 1. facilitating the landing and movement off the beaches of troops, equipment, and supplies; 2. evacuating from the beaches of casualties and prisoners of war; 3. facilitating the beaching, retraction and salvaging of landing ships and craft. It comprises elements of both the naval and landing forces. (FRA)
USA A task organization of the landing force, formed for the purpose of facilitating the landing and movement off the beaches of troops, equipment, and supplies; for the evacuation from the beaches of casualties and enemy prisoners of war; and for facilitating the beaching, retraction, and salvaging of landing ships and craft (JP 3-02) see also beachmaster unit, beach party, naval beach group