POL
n. uncountablen. Stands for petroleum, oil, and lubricants. You use this when talking about the fuel and supplies needed to keep vehicles and machines running.
n. Abbreviation for petroleum, oil, and lubricants. Used in logistics to categorise the liquid supplies required for the operation of mechanical equipment.
The unit needs more POL to keep the trucks moving.
The logistics officer reported that the POL supplies were running dangerously low after the long convoy mission.
Efficient management of POL is critical for maintaining the operational tempo of any modern mechanised force, as a shortage of lubricants can be as debilitating as a lack of fuel.
Usage
Typically used as a collective noun in military or industrial logistics contexts.
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