(military) The loading of troops and equipment in a way that facilitates their tactical operations, rather than merely making the maximal use of the available space.

plural of tactical warning

(military) A warning of an ongoing or immediately impending attack.

Alternative form of delaying tactic (chiefly US)

(military) A call sign that identifies a tactical command or tactical communication facility.

(military) The shore-based officer (aviator) responsible to the landing force commander for control and coordination of air operations within the landing force commander's area of operations when control of these operations is passed ashore.

plural of tactical air commander

plural of tactical call sign

(military) An area within an operational area or battlefield (usually in a sheltered location), where a military unit assembles and makes final preparations for an attack before moving to the line of departure, which is the starting line for the attack.

plural of tactical assembly area