landing party

• Grupo de pessoas enviadas de um navio ou aeronave para terra firme com uma missão específica, como reconhecimento, operação militar ou resgate.

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.

   Grupo de desembarque

   • 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.