Which statement correctly defines APOE?

• A. Airfield at which personnel/cargo are discharged from aircraft to end aerial movement.
• B. Airfield at which personnel/cargo board aircraft to initiate aerial movement.
• C. Sea port at which cargo is loaded for sea transit.
• D. A location used for onload of fuel.

Answer: (B)

APOE is the airfield where personnel and cargo board aircraft to initiate aerial movement. This is the point where the airlift begins—the embarkation step that starts the flight with people and equipment on board. The other scenarios describe different stages or modes of movement: ending the aerial movement at the destination airfield where people and cargo are discharged, a sea port used for sea transit, or a fueling site, none of which define where the airlift begins.