landing party

• Grupo de personas que desembarca desde un barco o avión para llevar a cabo una misión concreta, como reconocimiento, operaciones militares o rescate.

A group of people sent ashore from a ship or aircraft to carry out a specific mission, such as exploration, military operations, or rescue.

1. Military or exploratory groupC1formal

   A group of people sent ashore from a ship or aircraft to carry out a specific mission, such as exploration, attack, or rescue.

   partida de desembarco

   • The captain ordered the landing party to secure the beachhead.
   • A small landing party was sent to investigate the island.
   • The landing party encountered resistance from the local forces.