HADR
Military abbreviation · Military Term
| Stands for | Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
HADR stands for Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, a military term abbreviation.
Military support to civilian relief efforts after disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis and hurricanes, including airlift, medical care, water purification and engineering. Navy hospital ships often take part.
Example: Marines flew HADR missions delivering food and water to cut-off villages after the earthquake.
Usage notes
Also written HA/DR. Notable US operations include relief after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the 2010 Haiti earthquake and the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami, known as Operation Tomodachi. The military usually supports civilian agencies such as USAID rather than leading.
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