The plane is flying high in the night sky
The operators are now standing
Final equipment check
The ramp opens
The light turns to green
Several men leap into the cold night wind
Another U.S. special operation is underway
 
The time..."Zero Dark 30"
This is a special operator's choice tool, designed for rugged performance and specialized use. The hours of darkness. Many military guys know this as slang for very early in the morning. The original meaning was the last bottom of the hour before dawn. Also, 00:30 - Thirty minutes after midnight--used to refer to a very early starting time.