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TeachMeFinance.com - explain afloat pre-positioning force afloat pre-positioning force 'afloat pre-positioning force' is an military term meaning '(DOD) Shipping maintained in full operational status to afloat pre-position military equipment and supplies in support of combatant commanders' operation plans. The afloat pre-positioning force consists of the three maritime pre-positioning ships squadrons, the Army's afloat pre-positioning stocks-3 ships, and the Navy, Defense Logistics Agency, and Air Force ships. Also called APF. See also maritime pre-positioning ships'. Previous 5 Terms: aeronautical information overprint aeronautical plotting chart- aerospace aerospace defense - aerospace defense Next 5 Terms: afloat pre-positioning operations_ afloat pre-positioning ships afloat support _ agency agent_ Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.