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condition of vegetation

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Stage of growth or degree of flammability of vegetation that forms part of a fuel complex. Herbaceous stage is at times used when referring to herbaceous vegetation alone. In grass areas minimum qualitative distinctions for stages of annual growth are usually green, curing, and dry or cured. 

military time

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The 24-hour clock system where midnight is 2400, one minute after midnight is 0001 and progresses to 2400 daily.

gross weight

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Total allowable weight of a loaded aircraft for takeoff or landing, adjusted for altitude differences.

cargo hook

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Mechanically and electrically operated hook attached to the bottom of a helicopter to which a sling load is attached.

indirect attack

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A method of suppression in which the control line is located some considerable distance away from the fire's active edge. Generally done in the case of a fast-spreading or high-intensity fire and to utilize natural or constructed firebreaks or fuel breaks and favorable breaks in the topography. The intervening fuel is usually backfired; but occasionally the main fire is allowed to burn to the line, depending on conditions. 

leaders intent

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A concise statement that outlines what individuals must know in order to be successful for a given assignment. The intent communicates three essential pieces of information:

Task - What is the goal or objective
Purpose - Why it is to be done
End state - How it should look when successfully completed

flight time

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The time from the moment the aircraft first moves under its own power for the purpose of flight until the moment it comes to rest at the next point of landing.

state park

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An area established by the government of a state primarily for public recreation or for the preservation of unique natural or historic resources, administrative details varying widely. NOTE: Such parks may also be established by lesser administrative units, e.g. counties, municipalities, and also by large private owners. 

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