What does CL stand for?

Combat Load

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Samples in periodicals archive:

Collectively, however, the combat load has not become lighter because most of the weight consists of essentials -- food, water, and ammunition -- that soldiers need for survival and cannot be replaced with lighter items.

Soldiers' backpacks not likely to get any lighter

The introduction of this common controller will simplify user training, reduce operator work load and combat load weight, simplify maintenance, and lessen overall system procurement and repair costs.

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Carrying combat loads of 90lbs, often coming under heavy fire, the soldiers of Task Force Helmand sweated their way across long distances in tough terrain and searing heat up to 55C - taking the fight to the enemy.

PHASE ONE IN TALIBAN FIGHT NOW COMPLETE

An increasing number of soldiers are being sidelined with muscle and bone injuries caused by carrying combat loads weighing as much as 130 pounds, a senior Army official said Wednesday.

Soldier stress injuries rising due to combat loads

Byline: Ann Scott Tyson; The Washington Post WASHINGTON -- Carrying heavy combat loads is taking a quiet but serious toll on troops deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, contributing to injuries that are sidelining them in growing numbers, according to senior military and defense officials.

Weighty gear blamed for troop injuries

A combat load is heavy on the Marines and the vehicles.

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During stability and reconstruction operations, the ATHP provides the brigade commander with the capability to centralize munition combat load inventories not needed for immediate combat operations.

Munitions sustainment in the modular force

I have drafted roles of engagement many times before, but I have never applied them myself while in possession of a full combat load of 210 live rounds and while responsible for the lives of other soldiers.

Florida lawyers go to work in Iraq