In the military what does HALO and HAHO stand for?
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HALO and HAHO are US military terms for methods of delivering personnel, equipment, and supplies from "high altitude" transport aircraft; via free-fall parachute insertion.
HALO is an acronym for High Altitude-Low Opening, while HAHO stands for High Altitude-High Opening.
The HALO technique is used for delivering equipment, supplies, or personnel, while the HAHO technique is generally used only for personnel. In a typical HALO/HAHO insertion, the airplane will fly at altitudes of up to 8,000m (26,000ft).
