What does AIRBORNE stand for?

What does AIRBORNE mean? We have 4 definitions. Read most used AIRBORNE meanings below.

AIRBORNE — (DOD) 4.The state of an aircraft, from the instant it becomes entirely sustained by air until it ceases to be so sustained.A lighter-than-air aircraft is not considered to be airborne when it is attac
AIRBORNE — (DOD) 1.In relation to personnel, troops especially trained to effect, following transport by air, an assault debarkation, either by parachuting or touchdown.
AIRBORNE — (DOD) 2.In relation to equipment, pieces of equipment that have been especially designed for use by airborne troops during or after an assault debarkation.It also designates some aeronautical equipmen
AIRBORNE — (DOD) 3.When applied to materiel, items that form an integral part of the aircraft.

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