ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Military glider

Alright kiddo, have you ever heard of a glider? It's kind of like a plane, but it doesn't have an engine. Instead, it just uses the wind to help it fly.

Well, a military glider is a glider that is used by soldiers in the army. It's designed to help them travel quietly and quickly into enemy territory without making a lot of noise. This can be really important in a war because you don't want the other side to know you're coming.

Now, imagine a big plane flying through the air with a bunch of soldiers and equipment on it. That would be pretty loud and easy to spot, right? That's why military gliders are so useful. They can be towed behind a plane and then released when they get close to where they want to go. That way, they can fly in silently and land without being detected.

Once the soldiers and equipment are on the ground, they can do their mission and then the glider can be used again to bring them back safely. It's like a big, silent flying bus that helps soldiers get around without anyone knowing.