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surge capacity  

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  • The ability of a system to expand rapidly, beyond its normal capacity, to meet increased demands made because of unexpected emergencies or disasters. Surge capacity has been a traditional concern of the military, given the ambiguities of war and war fighting. [Source: Encyclopedia of United States National Security; Surge Capacity]

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