MEGATERMS

Version 4.1 for Windows

Nov 95

About "Megaterms"	Acknowledgments
How to Use	Disclaimer
Updates and Corrections	Version History
What's New


About

Megaterms is a Windows based, WinHelp file containing an extensive list of terms and acronyms used by various military units, and nations.  It currently contains over 22,700 terms and acronyms.  This list is not meant to be an "official list" (although some official sources were used) nor is it exhaustive or all-inclusive.  It is intended to provide a quick reference of those terms.  This list is updated on a semi-annual basis, more often if necessary.  Please note:  due to the large number of entries, it is not recommended that you attempt to print out each alphabetic section.

This Windows version was built by Mike Bandor (bandorm@jcave.com) with the help and resources of Emmanuel Gustin (gustin@uia.ua.ac.be)

This file is publicly available and may be freely copied and distributed. Newer versions may be obtained from various public sources, including America On-Line™, the Software Technology Support Center (STSC) at Hill AFB, UT (STSCBBS.HILL.AF.MIL), and other Internet sites.  Additionally, a copy may be obtained through the author (Mike Bandor).


Acknowledgments

This file was compiled from various unclassified, publicly available sources with the help of Emmanuel Gustin, "keeper of the terms," without whom this would not be possible.  The following sources were used:

C2 Glossary

Standard Systems Center, USAF

Glossary of Military Terms

Armed Forces Staff College

Joint Publication 1-02, DOD Standard Terms and Definitions

Joint Warfare Center, Ft Monroe, Virgina, USA,  April 95 Edition

Glossary of Aerospace Terms and Abbreviations, Air International

Roy Baybrook, Dave Allport, and Malcolm English

Jane's Pocket Book of Remotely Piloted Vehicles

John W.R. Taylor, Kenneth Munson

Collier Books, New York, USA, 1977.

Airplane Nr. 1 to Nr. 31

De Agostini (Netherlands), Amsterdam, Holland, 1993.

Republic F-105 Thunderchief

Doug Richardson

Salamander Books, London, UK.

An illustrated guide to Modern Airborne Missiles

Bill Gunston

Salamander, London, 1983.

Jane's encyclopedia of aviation

Bracken Books, London, UK, 1989.

US Jet Fighters since 1945

Robert F. Dorr

Blanford Press, London, UK, 1988.

De Luchtstrijdkrachten van de NAVO

Lekturama Rotterdam / Orbis Publishing, London, 1979.

List of active carriers during WWII

<jem3@pyuxf.cc.bellcore.com>

Jane's fighting aircraft of WWII

Bracken Books, London, England.

The illustrated encyclopedia of Aircraft Armament

Bill Gunston

Salamander Books, London, 1987.

F-106 Delta Dart in action

Don Carson, Lou Drendel

1974, Squadron/Signal

North American F-100 Super Sabre

David A. Anderson

1987, Osprey, London

Air International December 1986 -->> March 1994

Key Publishing, Stamford, England.

A-6 Intruder in Action

Lou Drendel

Squadron/Signal, 1975

B-25 Mitchell in Action

Ernest R. McDowell

Squadron/Signal, 1978

Gunslingers in Action

Lou Drendel

Squadron/Signal, 1974

F4U Corsair in Action

Jim Sullivan

Squadron/Signal, 1977

Harrier

Denis J. Calvert

Ian Allan, London, UK, 1990

Contribution of Ian Coates, (coates@vax.lse.ac.uk)


How to Use

Megaterms is really easy to use.  You can browse through the list by selecting the letter button of your choice until you find your term.  Or you can locate every occurrence of a term by selecting the "Find Term" button from the toolbar.  When using the second option (Find Term button), you will be asked to search in the Topics only, or Topics and contents.  The search criteria defaults to Topics and contents.  NOTE:  A topic is a general category, or special area.  For example, the topic in this section is "How to Use."  Please note:  due to the large number of entries recently included from JP 1-02, the terms "USA" and "DoD" have been intentionally omitted in the full text search capability.


Updates and Corrections

Updates are made on a semi-annual basis, more often if the amount of change is significant.  To submit updates or correction, send an e-mail message to the following:

Mike Bandor (bandorm@jcave.com)

Emmanuel Gustin (gustin@uia.ua.ac.be)

with the subject line:

MEGATERMS: Update, Correction or Addition

In the body of the message, please give the term or acronym, its meaning, and if possible, its source.  For example:

SUBJ:  MEGATERMS:  Addition

TEXT:

Please add the following term:  MX - Missile Experimental.  Source:  USAF

If the term is unique, or believed to be unique, to a specific command or organization, please note that as well.


Version History

REVISON & DATE	COMMENTS

1.0, Dec 94	Initial version and proof of concept with full text search capabilities.

2.0, Jan 95	Changed the user interface and layout for dual window control.

2.1, Feb 95	Changed the button layout (A-Z) in the control page for displays running with a video resolution less than 1024x768.  Also added terms from the Global Command and Control System (GCCS) project.

3.0, Feb 95	Changed control box to allow for VGA displays.  Also added some new acronyms.

3.1, Feb 95	Altered the text in the About, and How to Use topics.

4.0, Sep 95	Inclusion of Joint Publication 1-02 (major inclusion).

4.1, Nov 95	Eliminated control box (secondary window) and placed button in each non-scrolling region for easier naviation, and fewer problems with VGA displays.  Also added a "Whats New" section.


Disclaimer

The contents of this file are as accurate as the sources from which they were obtained.  The author makes no claim as to the accuracy of the data.  Although some "official sources" were used in the compilation of this list, Megaterms is not intended to be an "official" list.


What's New?

The DoD Joint Publication 1-02, "Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms", has been added to this version (6393 new entries).  All new entries are shown as italicized text.  Entries annotated with an asterisk (*), are "approved (by the DoD) for joint use by NATO and the DoD" per JP 1-02.


A

A&AEE	[UK] Aerospace & Armament Experimental Establishment, at Boscombe Down, UK. Former : Aeroplane & Armament Experimental Establishment.

A&DCP	Analysis and Data Collection Plan

A&E	Architecture and Engineering

A&F	[USA] Accounting and Finance

A-10	[USA] DoD:  See Thunderbolt II.

A-4	[USA] DoD:  See Skyhawk.

A-6	[USA] DoD:  See Intruder.

A-7	[USA] DoD:  See Corsair II.

A-E	Architect-Engineer

A-HOUR	Alert-Hour

A/A	Air-to-Air

A/B	Airborne

A/C	Absolute Ceiling

A/C	Aircraft

A/CA	Aircraft Attrition

A/D	Analog-to-Digital

A/G	Air-to-Ground

A/G	Air/Ground

A/N	Alpha/Numeric

A^2C^2	[USA] See AACC.

AA	Air-to-Air

AA	Attack Assessment

AAA	[USA] Assessment of Aircraft Attrition (USAFE)

AAA	[USA]Automated Airlift Analysis System (AMC)

AAA	Anti-Aircraft Artillery

AAAD	[UK] All Arms Air Defence

AAAM	[USA] Advanced Air-to-Air Missile. A replacement for AIM-54 Phoenix.  Canceled.

AAAOB	Anti-Aircraft Artillery Order-of-Battle

AABL	Advanced Atmospheric Burst Locator

AAC	[UK] Army Air Corps

AAC	[USA] Alaskan Air Command

AAC	Automatic Answering Capability

AAC C4	AAC Command Control Communications Computers

AACC	[USA] Army Airborne Command and Control

AACE	Aircraft Alerting Communications EMP

AACG	Arrival Airfield Control Group

AACISP	AAC Information Systems Plan

AACISS	AAC Intelligence Support System

AACM	Active Access Control Module

AACS	Army Command and Control System

AADC	[USA] DoD:  See area air defense commander.

AADCP	Army Air Defense Command Post

AADE	Army Air Defense Element

AADGE	[NATO] Allied Command Europe Air Defence Ground Environment

AADR	Alaskan Air Defense Region

AAED	Advanced Airborne Expendable Decoy

AAES	Automated Aeromedical Evacuation System

AAF	[USA] Army Airfield

AAF	Army Air Field

AAF	Auxiliary Air Force

AAFA	[USA] Army Aviation Flight Activity

AAFCE	[NATO] Allied Air Forces Central Europe

AAFES	Auto Alert Force Exercise Schedule (SAC)

AAFTC	[USA] Air Force Flight Test Center (Edwards AFB)

AAG	Aeromedical Airlift Group (AMC)

AAGS	Aircraft Adapter Groups

AAGS	Army Air Ground System

AAH	[USA] Advanced Attack Helicopter, the AH-64.

AAI	Angle of Approach Indicator

AAIB	[UK] Air Accidents Investigation Branch

AAIS	Atmospheric Attack Indications System

AALAAW	Advanced Air-Launched Anti-Armour Weapon

AALPS	Automated Aircraft Load Planning System (FORSCOM)

AAM	Air-to-Air Missile (i.e., Falcon, Sidewinder, Sparrow) Also used by the USN to label its missiles, before the introduction of the tri-service designation system  AAM Examples

AAM	Aircraft Availability Model

AAMA	Area Airspace Management Authority

AAME	Airspace Management Element (AAC)

AAMP	Army Automation Master Plan

AAMS	Advance AFSATCOM Monitoring System

AANCP	[USA] Advanced Airborne National Command Post

AAO	Airborne Area of Operation

AAOFA	[USA] Army Aviation Operating Facility

AAP	Allied Administrative Procedure

AAP	Allied Administrative Publication

AAP	Attack Assessment Plan

AAP	Attack Assessment Program (JCS/USAFE)

AAPI	Attack Assessment Predicted Impact

AAR	Air-to-Air Refueling

AAR	Automatic Alternate Routing

AARB	Advanced Aerial Refuelling Boom

AARMS	Authorized/Assigned Resource Management System (AFLC)

AARS	Ammunition Asset Reporting System

AARTS	Automated Audio Remote Test System

AAS	[USA] Aeromedical Airlift Squadron

AAS	Advanced Automation System (FAA)

AAS	Aeromedical Airlift Squadron

AAS	Attack Assessment System

AASA	Advanced Airborne Surveillance Antenna

AASF	[USA] Army Aviation Support Facility

AASM	Advanced Air-to-Surface Missile

AASP	Army Automation Standardization Program

AASR	Advanced Airborne Surveillance Radar (RADC)

AAT	Army Assault Team

AATH	Automatic Approach To Hover

AAV	Amphibious Assault Vehicles (USMC)

AAVS	Aerospace Audiovisual Service (MAC)

AAW	Aeromedical Airlift Wing (MAC)

AAW	Anti-Air Warfare (USN)

AAWC	Anti-Air Warfare Commander (USN)

AAWS	Automated Attack Warning System

AB	[USA] Air Base

AB/FS	Air Base/Force Survivability

ABC	[UK] AirBorne Cigar, codename for equipment used during WWII to jam German communications.

ABCA	American, British, Canadian, and Australian Armies

ABCC	Airborne Command Center

ABCCC	[USA] DoD:  See airborne battlefield command and control center.

ABDR	Air Battle Damage Report

ABDR	Aircraft Battle Damage Repair

ABDS	Accounting Budget and Distribution Systems (USAF)

abeam replenishment(*)	[USA] DoD:  The transfer at sea of personnel and/or supplies by rigs between two or more ships proceeding side by side.

abeam(*)	[USA] DoD:  Bearing approximately 090 degrees or 270 degrees relative; at right angles to the longitudinal axis of a vehicle.

ABFC	ABEA Better Environment (DARPA)

ABFC	Advanced Base Functional Component System (USN)

ABG	[USA] Air Base Group

ABGD	Air Base Ground Defense

ABIC	Army Battlefield Interface Concept

ABIC	Automated Battlefield Interface Concept

ABIDES	Automated Budget Interactive Data Environment System (HQ USAF)

ABIOL	Advanced Base Initial Outfitting List (USA)

ABM	Anti-Ballistic Missile

ABN	Airborne

ABNCP	[USA] Airborne Command Post

ABNCP	Airborne National Command Post

ABNOC	Airborne Nuclear Operations Center (SHAPE)

ABO	Air Base Operability

ABO	Airborne Order

ABOM	Ada Bit Oriented Message

abort(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. To terminate a mission for any reason other than enemy action. It may occur at any point after the beginning of the mission and prior to its completion. 2. To discontinue aircraft takeoff or missile launch.

abrasion(*)	[USA] DoD:  In photography, a scratch or mark produced mechanically on an emulsion surface or film base.

ABS	[USA] Air Base Squadron

ABS	Air Base Survivability

ABSLOA	Approved Basic Stock List of Ammunition

absolute altimeter(*)	[USA] DoD:  Radio or similar apparatus that is designed to indicate the true vertical height of an aircraft above the terrain.

absolute altitude(*)	[USA] DoD:  The height of an aircraft directly above the surface or terrain over which it is flying. See also altitude.

absolute dud	[USA] DoD:  A nuclear weapon which, when launched at or emplaced on a target, fails to explode.

absolute filter(*)	[USA] DoD:  A filter capable of cutting off 100% by weight of solid particles greater than a stated micron size.

absorbed dose(*)	[USA] DoD:  The amount of energy imparted by nuclear (or ionizing) radiation to unit mass of absorbing material. The unit is the rad.

ABW	[USA] Air Base Wing

AC	[USA] Aircraft Commander

AC	Active Component

AC	Aerodynamic Center

AC	Air Conditioning

AC	Aircraft Commander

AC	Allied Command

ac	Alternating Current

AC	Area Coverage

AC	Atlantic Council (NATO)

AC	Attack Characterization

AC-130	[USA] DoD:  See Hercules.

AC-130A/H	Spectre

AC2MP	Army Command and Control Master Plan

ACA	Agile Combat Aircraft

ACA	Airlift Clearance Authority

ACA	Airspace Control Authority

ACA	Airspace Coordination Area

ACAB	Air Cavalry Attack Brigade

ACAF	Advanced Counter-Air Fighter

ACAP	Advanced Composite Aircraft Program, a helicopter design study.

ACAS	[UK] Assistant Chief of Air Staff

ACAS	Advanced Counter-Air System

ACAs	Air Clearance Authorities

ACAS	Airborne Collision-Avoidance System

ACAS	Army Crisis Action System

ACAS	Automated Commissary Accounting System (USAF)

ACB	[USA] Amphibious Construction Battalion

ACB	Advanced Concepts Base

ACBACCIS	Allied Command Baltic Approaches Command Control and Information System (NATO)

ACBMDA	Automated C3CM Battle Management Decision Aid (RADC)

ACBP	Advanced Concepts Base Program

ACBT	Air Combat training

ACC	[Allied] Armored Column Cover, continuous presence of tactical aircraft to support advancing armored forces.

ACC	[USA] Air Combat Command; created at 1 June 1992 by merging TAC and SAC.

ACC	Access Control Center

ACC	Air Component Commander

ACC	Air Control Center

ACC	Airlift Coordination Center

ACC	Airspace Control Center

ACC	Army Command Center

ACC	Army Communications Command

ACC/MASS	Airlift Coordination Center/Military Airlift Support Squadron (AMC)

ACCAT	Advanced Command and Control Architectural Testbed

acceptability	[USA] DoD:  Operation plan review criterion. The determination whether the contemplated course of action is worth the cost in manpower, material, and time involved; is consistent with the law of war; and militarily and politically supportable. See also adequacy; completeness; feasibility; suitability.

ACCES	Automated Command and Control Evaluation System (WWMCCS)

ACCESS	Automated Catalog of Computer Equipment and Software System (USA)

ACCESS	Automated Command and Control Evaluation Systems

access to classified

   information	[USA] DoD:  The ability and opportunity to obtain knowledge of classified information. Persons have access to classified information if they are permitted to gain knowledge of the information or if they are in a place where they would be expected to gain such knowledge. Persons do not have access to classified information by being in a place where classified information is kept if security measures prevent them from gaining knowledge of the information.

ACCHAN	Allied Command Channel (NATO)

accidental attack	[USA] DoD:  An unintended attack which occurs without deliberate national design as a direct result of a random event, such as a mechanical failure, a simple human error, or an unauthorized action by a subordinate.

accidental war	[USA] DoD:  Not to be used. See accidental attack.

ACCIS	Army Command and Control Information System

ACCIS	Automated Command and Control Information System (NATO)

ACCLAIMS	Army COMSEC Commodity Log and Accounting MIS

ACCMP	Army Command Control Master Plan

ACCMPS	Automated C2 Message Processing System (NATO)

ACCNET	Army Command and Control Network

accompanying supplies	[USA] DoD:  Unit supplies that deploy with forces.

accountability	[USA] DoD:  The obligation imposed by law or lawful order or regulation on an officer or other person for keeping accurate record of property, documents, or funds. The person having this obligation may or may not have actual possession of the property, documents, or funds. Accountability is concerned primarily with records, while responsibility is concerned primarily with custody, care, and safekeeping. See also responsibility.

accounting line designator	[USA] DoD:  A five-character code consisting of the target desired ground zero designator and the striking command suffix to indicate a specific nuclear strike by a specified weapon delivery system on a target objective to the operation plan. Also called ALD.

ACCP	Anti-Char Courte Portee -- short-range anti-tank missile.

accreditation	[USA] DoD:  In computer modeling and simulation, an official determination that a model or simulation is acceptable for a specific purpose. See also configuration management; independent review; validation; verification.

ACCS	[NATO] Air Command and Control System

ACCS	[USA] Airborne Command & Control Squadron

ACCS	Allied Command and Control System

ACCS	Army Command and Control System

ACCSA	Allied Communications and Computer Security Agency

ACCT	Account Code (SARAH)

accuracy of fire(*)	[USA] DoD:  The precision of fire expressed by the closeness of a grouping of shots at and around the center of the target.

accuracy of information	[USA] DoD:  See evaluation.

ACD	Airlift Communications Division

ACD	Assistant Command Director

ACDB	Army Corporate Data Base

ACDB	Army Corps of Engineers

ACE	[NATO] Allied Command Europe

ACE	Accelerated Capital Enrichment

ACE	Airborne Command Element

ACE	Aircraft Configuration Equipment

ACE	Allied Civil Engineers

ACE	Allied Command Europe (NATO)

ACE	Alternate Command Element

ACE	Army Corps of Engineers (USA)

ACE	Aviation Combat Element (USMC)

ACEF	Ada Compiler Evaluation Facility

ACEORBAT	ACE Order of Battle (NATO)

ACEREP	Allied Command Europe Reporting System (NATO)

ACES	ADP Command and Control Evaluation System

ACES	Automated Command and Control Evaluation System (DSSO)

ACES	Automated Cost Evaluation System

ACESTRIKE	Allied Command Europe Strike Command (NATO)

ACETEF	[USA] Air Combat Environment Test and Evaluation Facility

ACEVAL	Air Combat Evaluation (NATO)

ACF	Air Combat Fighter

ACF	Alternate Command Facility

ACF	Asynchronous Communications Facility (Honeywell)

ACFPS	Advanced Computer Flight Planning System (AFGWC)

ACFT	Aircraft

ACH	Attempts Per Circuit Hour

Achse	[Germany] Order to disarm all Italian units. Given on 9 September 1943.

ACI	Air Combat Intercept

ACI	Alarm Control Interface (tech control)

ACI	Allocated Configuration Identification

ACI	Automated Carrier Interface (MTMC)

ACIC	ADCOM Current Intelligence Center

ACINT	Acoustic Intelligence

ACIS	Automated Claim Information System (USMC)

acknowledgment(*)	[USA] DoD:  A message from the addressee informing the originator that his or her communication has been received and is understood.

ACL	Access Control List

ACL	Ada Command Language

ACL	Allowable Cabin Load

ACLANT	[NATO] Allied Command, Atlantic

ACLDB	Army Control Logistics Data Bank

aclinic line	[USA] DoD:  See magnetic equator.

ACLIS	[USA] Airborne Communications Location Identification and Collection System

ACLM	AUTODIN Communication Line Module

ACLS	Air Cushion Landing System. Tested on a De Havilland Canada XC-8A Buffalo.

ACLS	Automatic Carrier Landing System

ACM	[UK] Air Chief Marshal

ACM	Additional Crew Member

ACM	Advanced Cruise Missile, the AGM-129.

ACM	Air Combat Maneuver

ACM	Air Combat Maneuvering

ACM	Association for Computing Machinery

ACM	Automated Communications Monitor

ACM	Auxiliary Crew Member

ACME	Advanced Core Military Engine (Rolls-Royce)

ACMI	[USA] Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation

ACMIS	Automated Configuration Management/Integration System (WWMCCS)

ACMR	[USA] Air Combat Maneuvering Range

ACMS	Aircraft Condition Monitoring System

ACMS	Applications Control and Management System

ACN	Advance Change Notice

ACN	Aircraft Classification Number

ACNET	Federal Acquisition Computer Network (OMB)

ACO	[USA] DoD:  See airspace control order.

ACO	Administrative Contracting Officer

ACO	Airspace Control Order

ACO	Airspace Coordination Order

ACOC	Air Command Operations Center

ACOC	Airborne Combat Operations Center

ACOC	Allied Combat Operations Center (NATO)

ACOC	Alternate Command Operations Center (NATO)

ACOC	Area Communications Operations Centers (DISA)

ACOC	Area Control Operations Center

ACOC	AUTODIN Communication Operations Center

ACOM	Automated Centralized Operations and Maintenance Centers

ACOMMW	Aerospace Communications Squadron

ACOS	Automated Commissary Operation System

acoustic circuit(*)	[USA] DoD:  A mine circuit which responds to the acoustic field of a target. See also mine.

acoustic intelligence(*)	[USA] DoD:  Intelligence derived from the collection and processing of acoustic phenomena.

acoustic jamming	[USA] DoD:  The deliberate radiation or reradiation of mechanical or electroacoustic signals with the objectives of obliterating or obscuring signals which the enemy is attempting to receive and of deterring enemy weapon systems. See also barrage jamming; electronic warfare; jamming; spot jamming.

acoustic mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  A mine with an acoustic circuit which responds to the acoustic field of a ship or sweep. See also mine.

acoustic minehunting(*)	[USA] DoD:  The use of a sonar to detect mines or mine-like objects which may be on or protruding from the seabed, or buried.

acoustic warfare counter-

   countermeasures	[USA] DoD:  See acoustic warfare Part 3.  Acoustic warfare counter-countermeasures involve anti-acoustic warfare support measures and anti-acoustic warfare countermeasures, and may not involve underwater acoustic emissions.

acoustic warfare

   countermeasures	[USA] DoD:  See acoustic warfare Part 2.

acoustic warfare support

   measures	[USA] DoD:  See acoustic warfare Part 1.

acoustic warfare(*)	[USA] DoD:  Action involving the use of underwater acoustic energy to determine, exploit, reduce or prevent hostile use of the underwater acoustic spectrum and actions which retain friendly use of the underwater acoustic spectrum. There are three divisions within acoustic warfare: 1. acoustic warfare support measures. That aspect of acoustic warfare involving actions to search for, intercept, locate, record and analyze radiated acoustic energy in water for purpose of exploiting such radiations. The use of acoustic warfare support measures involves no intentional underwater acoustic emission and is generally not detectable by the enemy. 2. acoustic warfare countermeasures. That aspect of acoustic warfare involving actions taken to prevent or reduce an enemy's effective use of the underwater acoustic spectrum. Acoustic warfare countermeasures involve intentional underwater acoustic emissions for deception and jamming. 3. acoustic warfare counter-countermeasures. That aspect of acoustic warfare involving actions taken to ensure friendly effective use of the underwater acoustic spectrum despite the enemy's use of underwater acoustic warfare.

acoustical surveillance	[USA] DoD:  Employment of electronic devices, including sound-recording, -receiving, or -transmitting equipment, for the collection of information.

ACP	[USA] DoD:  See airspace control plan.

ACP	Airborne Command Post

ACP	Airlift Command Post

ACP	Airspace Control Plan

ACP	Allied Communications Procedures/Publication

ACP	Alternate Command Post

ACP	Army Capabilities Plan

ACP	Automatic Communications Processor

ACPB	Advanced Concepts Base Program

ACPERS	Army Civilian Personnel System

ACPS	Automated Contract Preparation System

acquire	[USA] DoD:  1. When applied to acquisition radars, the process of detecting the presence and location of a target in sufficient detail to permit identification. 2. When applied to tracking radars, the process of positioning a radar beam so that a target is in that beam to permit the effective employment of weapons. See also target acquisition.

acquire (radar)	[USA] DoD:  See acquire.

acquisition	[USA] DoD:  See collection (acquisition).

ACR	[USA] Armored Cavalry Regiment

ACR	Air Control Radar

ACR	Armored Cavalry Regiment (USA)

ACRA	Airlift Concepts and Requirements Agency

ACRES	Airborne Communications Relay Station

ACS	[USA] Air Commando Squadron

ACS	[USA] USN: Auxiliary Crane Ship

ACS	Ada Compilation System

ACS	Afloat Correlation System

ACS	Air Control System

ACS	Airborne Control System

ACS	Asset Control System (USA)

ACS	Assistant Chief of Staff

ACS3	Allied Cooperative Support Sharing System (JCS)

ACSA	Allied Communications Security Agency

ACSASALCM	Configuration Status and Accounting System

ACSC	Association Control Service Element

ACSIM	Assistant Chief of Staff for Information Management (USA)

ACSL	Advanced Continuous Simulation Language

ACSM	Advanced Conventional Stand-off Missile

ACSN	Advance Change Study Notice

ACSQ	Airborne Communications Squadron

ACT	[USA] Air Combat Tactics

ACT	[USA] Armored Cavalry Troop

ACT	Acoustic Charge Transport (DARPA)

ACT	Active Control Technology

ACT	Aerial Combat Tactics

ACT	Air Cargo Terminal

ACTD	Advanced Concept & Technology Demonstration

action agent	[USA] DoD:  In intelligence usage, one who has access to, and performs actions against, the target.

action deferred	[USA] DoD:  Tactical action on a specific track is being withheld for better tactical advantage. Weapons are available and commitment is pending.

action information center	[USA] DoD:  See air defense control center; combat information center.

activate(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. To put into existence by official order a unit, post, camp, station, base or shore activity which has previously been constituted and designated by name or number, or both, so that it can be organized to function in its assigned capacity. (DOD) 2. To prepare for active service a naval ship or craft which has been in an inactive or reserve status. See also commission; constitute.

activation detector(*)	[USA] DoD:  A device used to determine neutron flux or density by virtue of the radioactivity induced in it as a result of neutron capture.

ACTIVE	[USA] Advanced Control Technology for Integrated Vehicles; application of fully thrust-vectoring nozzles to the F-15 SMTD.

active air defense(*)	[USA] DoD:  Direct defensive action taken to nullify or reduce the effectiveness of hostile air action. It includes such measures as the use of aircraft, air defense weapons, weapons not used primarily in an air defense role, and electronic warfare. See also air defense.

active aircraft	[USA] DoD:  Aircraft currently and actively engaged in supporting the flying missions either through direct assignment to operational units or in the preparation for such assignment or reassignment through any of the logistic processes of supply, maintenance, and modification. See also aircraft.

active communications

   satellite	[USA] DoD:  See communications satellite.

active defense	[USA] DoD:  The employment of limited offensive action and counterattacks to deny a contested area or position to the enemy. See also passive defense.

active duty	[USA] DoD:  Full-time duty in the active military service of the United States. This includes members of the Reserve Components serving on active duty or full-time training duty, but does not include full-time National Guard duty. Also called AD. See also active duty for training; inactive duty training.

active duty for special work	[USA] DoD:  A tour of active duty for reserve personnel authorized from military and reserve personnel appropriations for work on active or reserve component programs. This includes annual screening, training camp operations, training ship operations, and unit conversion to new weapon systems when such duties are essential. Active duty for special work may also be authorized to support study groups, training sites and exercises, short-term projects, and doing administrative or support functions. By policy, active duty for special work tours are normally limited to 139 days or less in one fiscal year. Tours exceeding 180 days are accountable against active duty end strength.

active duty for training	[USA] DoD:  A tour of active duty which is used for training members of the Reserve Components to provide trained units and qualified persons to fill the needs of the Armed Forces in time of war or national emergency and such other times as the national security requires. The member is under orders which provide for return to non-active status when the period of active duty for training is completed. It includes annual training, special tours of active duty for training, school tours, and the initial duty for training performed by nonprior service enlistees.

active homing guidance(*)	[USA] DoD:  A system of homing guidance wherein both the source for illuminating the target and the receiver for detecting the energy reflected from the target as the result of the illumination are carried within the missile. See also guidance.

active material(*)	[USA] DoD:  Material, such as plutonium and certain isotopes of uranium, which is capable of supporting a fission chain reaction.

active mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  A mine to be actuated by the reflection from a target of a signal emitted by the mine.

active status	[USA] DoD:  Status of all Reserves except those on an inactive status list or in the Retired Reserve. Reservists in an active status may train for points and/or pay and may be considered for promotion.

activity	[USA] DoD:  1. A unit, organization, or installation performing a function or mission, e.g., reception center, redistribution center, naval station, naval shipyard. 2. A function or mission, e.g., recruiting, schooling. See also establishment.

ACTS	Advanced Communications Technology Satellite (NASA)

ACTS	Automated Circuit Test System

actual ground zero(*)	[USA] DoD:  The point on the surface of the Earth at, or vertically below or above, the center of an actual nuclear detonation.  See also desired ground zero; ground zero.

actuate(*)	[USA] DoD:  To operate a mine-firing mechanism by an influence or a series of influences in such a way that all the requirements of the mechanism for firing, or for registering a target count, are met.

actuator(*)	[USA] DoD:  A mechanism that furnishes the force required to displace a control surface or other control element.

ACU	Access Control Unit

ACU	Assault Craft Unit (USN)

ACU	Avionics Control Unit

acute radiation dose(*)	[USA] DoD:  Total ionizing radiation dose received at one time and over a period so short that biological recovery cannot occur.

ACV	[USA] Auxiliary Aircraft Carriers, later renamed CVE. See CVE for numbers.

ACV	[USA] DoD:  See air cushion vehicle.

ACV 	Armored Command Vehicle

ACW	[USA] Air Control Wing

ACW	Aircraft Control and Warning

ACW	Anti-Carrier Warfare (USN)

ACWP	Actual Cost of Work Performed

ACWS	Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron

AD	[USA] DoD:  See active duty.

AD	[USA] USAF: Air Division

AD	[USA] USN: Destroyer Tender

AD	Advanced Deployability Posture

AD	Advanced Development

AD	Air Defense

AD	Air Directive

AD	Air Division

AD	Airdrop

AD	Airworthiness Directive

AD	Armament Division (AFSC)

AD/EXJAM 	Artillery-Delivered Expendable Jammer

ADA	Aerial Delivery Adapter

ADA	Air Defense Aircraft

ADA	Air Defense Area

ADA	Air Defense Artillery

ADA	Airborne Data Automation

Ada	DoD Programming Language (ISO/ANSI/MILSTD1815A)

ADA FDC	Air Defense Artillery Fire Control Direction Center

Ada JUG	Ada Joint Users Group

ADAC	[USA] Acoustic Data Analysis Center

ADACP	Air Defense Artillery Command Post

ADAF	Air Defense Alert Facility

ADAM	Administrative, Documentation, and Management System

ADAM	Aerial Port Documentation and Management System (MAC)

ADAM I	(OVERSEAS)

ADAM II	(CONUS)

ADAM III	(CAPS)

ADAM	Automated Design and Maintenance System

ADANS	Airlift Deployment Analysis System (AMC)

ADAPT	ARPA Database Access and Presentation Terminal

ADAS	Airborne Data Acquisition System

ADAS	Airfield Damage Assessment System

ADASCC	ADA Support and Control Capability (NATO)

ADATP	Allied Data Publication (NATO)

ADATS	Air Defense Antitank System

ADATS	Airborne Digital Avionics Test System (USAF)

ADBMT	Air Defense Battle Management Technology (ADI)

ADC	[USA] Aerospace Defence Command

ADC	Air Data Computer

ADC	Analog-to-Digital Converter

ADC	Architecture Design Contractor

ADC	AUTODIN Display Console

ADC	Automated Data Collection

ADCC	Air Defense Control Center

ADCC	Air Defense Coordination Center

ADCCP	Advanced Data Communications Control Procedures

ADCCS	Air Defense Command and Control System (Missile Command)

ADCOM	Administrative Command

ADCON	Administrative Control Code

ADCOS	Air Defense Combat Operations Staff (ACC)

ADCS	[USA] Air Deployment & Control Squadron

ADD	[USSR] Long-Range Air Arm. Replaced the DBA-GK in 1942.

ADD	Airstream Direction Detector, to measure the AoA.

ADD	Automatic Document Distribution

ADDER	Algorithm, Description, Development, Evaluation & Refinement

ADDISS	Advanced Deployable Digital Imagery Support System (PACAF)

additional training assemblies	[USA] DoD:  Inactive duty training periods authorized for selected individuals to participate in specialized training or in support of training. These are in addition to the training periods an individual attends as a part of unit training.

ADDO	Assistant Deputy Director for Operations

ADDS	Army Data Distribution System

ADE	Air Defense Emergency

ADE	Authorized Data Element

ADEA	Army Development and Employment Agency

ADEPT	Analysis-Based Data Exchange for Publications and Training

adequacy	[USA] DoD:  Operation plan review criterion. The determination whether the scope and concept of a planned operation are sufficient to accomplish the task assigned. See also acceptability; completeness; feasibility; suitability.

ADES	Alaska Department of Emergency Services

ADEW	Airborne Directed Energy Weapons

ADEWS	Air Defense Electronic Warfare System

ADF	Automatic Direction Finder

ADF	Automatic Direction Finding

ADG	[Canada] Air Defence Group

ADGB	[UK] Air Defence of Great Britain.

ADGE	Air Defence Ground Environment

ADI	[USA] Air Defense Initiative(USAF)

ADI	Analog Digital Interface

ADI	Attitude / Direction Indicator

ADI	AUTODIN DNN Interface

ADIC	ADCOM Intelligence Center

ADIC	Aerospace Defense Command Intelligence Center

ADIC	Automatic Data Interface Console

ADIRS	Aid Data and Inertial Reference System

ADIS	Acquisition and Due-In System

ADIS	Automatic Data Interchange System

ADIZ	Air Defense Identification Zone

adjust	[USA] DoD:  An order to the observer or spotter to initiate an adjustment on a designated target.

adjust fire(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support: 1. An order or request to initiate an adjustment of fire. 2. A method of control transmitted in the call for fire by the observer or spotter to indicate that he will control the adjustment.

adjustment	[USA] DoD:  See adjustment of fire.

adjustment of fire(*)	[USA] DoD:  Process used in artillery and naval gunfire to obtain correct bearing, range, and height of burst (if time fuzes are used) when engaging a target by observed fire. See also spot.

ADL	Ada Design Language

ADL	Area Dental Laboratory

ADL	Authorized Data List

ADL	Automatic Data Link (USAF)

Adler Tag	[Germany] Eagle's Day, 13 August 1940. Formal start of the German bomber offensive against Britain.

ADLO	Air Defense Liaison Officer

ADM	[USA] Air-launched decoy missile.

ADM	ADM-20  Quail

ADM	Advanced Development Model

ADMAPS	Automated Document Management and Publishing System

administration	[USA] DoD:  1. The management and execution of all military matters not included in strategy and tactics. 2. Internal management of units.

administrative airlift service	[USA] DoD:  The airlift service normally provided by specifically identifiable aircraft assigned to organizations or commands for internal administration.

administrative chain of

   command(*)	[USA] DoD:  The normal chain of command for administration. See also chain of command; operational chain of command.

administrative control(*)	[USA] DoD:  Direction or exercise of authority over subordinate or other organizations in respect to administrative matters such as personnel management, supply, services, and other matters not included in the operational missions of the subordinate or other organizations. See also combatant command (command authority); command; control; full command; operational command (no longer used by DOD); operational control; tactical control.

administrative escort(*)	[USA] DoD:  A warship or merchant ship under naval control, carrying a convoy commodore and his staff, serving as a platform for simultaneous communication with an operational control authority and a coastal convoy.

administrative landing	[USA] DoD:  An unopposed landing involving debarkation from vehicles which have been administratively loaded. See also administrative loading; administrative movement; logistics over-the-shore operations.

administrative lead time	[USA] DoD:  The interval between initiation of procurement action and letting of contract or placing of order. See also procurement lead time.

administrative loading(*)	[USA] DoD:  A loading system which gives primary consideration to achieving maximum utilization of troop and cargo space without regard to tactical considerations. Equipment and supplies must be unloaded and sorted before they can be used. See also loading. Also called commercial loading."

administrative map	[USA] DoD:  A map on which is graphically recorded information pertaining to administrative matters, such as supply and evacuation installations, personnel installations, medical facilities, collecting points for stragglers and enemy prisoners of war, train bivouacs, service and maintenance areas, main supply roads, traffic circulation, boundaries, and other details necessary to show the administrative situation. See also map.

administrative march	[USA] DoD:  See administrative movement.

administrative movement(*)	[USA] DoD:  A movement in which troops and vehicles are arranged to expedite their movement and conserve time and energy when no enemy interference, except by air, is anticipated. (DOD) Also called administrative march.

administrative order(*)	[USA] DoD:  An order covering traffic, supplies, maintenance, evacuation, personnel, and other administrative details.

administrative shipping	[USA] DoD:  Support shipping that is capable of transporting troops and cargo from origin to destination, but which cannot be loaded or unloaded without non-organic personnel and/or equipment; e.g., stevedores, piers, barges, boats. See also administrative loading; administrative movement.

ADMIS	Administrator Management Information System

ADMP	Air Defense Master Plan (NORAD)

ADMS	Automatic Digital Message Switch

ADMS	AWIS Data Management System (USA)

ADNET	Anti-Drug Network

ADOA	Air Defense Operations Area

ADOC	Air Defense Operations Center (SPACECMD)

ADP	Advanced Ducted Propeller (P&W)

ADP	Allied Defense Publication (NATO)

ADP	Automated Data Processing

ADP	Automatic Display Processor

ADPE	Automated Data Processing Equipment

ADPF	Automatic Data Processing Facility

ADPLO	Automatic Data Processing Liaison Officer

ADPMIS	Automatic Data Processing Management Information System

ADPMP	Automated Data Processing Master Plan

ADPR	Automatic Data Processing Resources

ADPREP	Army Automated Data Processing Resource Estimating Procedures

ADPS	Automated Data Processing System (USAF).  ADPS Systems

ADPSEC	Automated Data Processing Security

ADPSO	Automatic Data Processing Selection Office

ADR	[UK] Air Defence Region

ADR	Accident Data Recorder

ADR	Airbase Damage Repair

ADR	Automatic Data Relay

ADRSS	Automated Data Reports Submission System (USAF)

ADS	[USA] Air Defense Sector

ADS	Advanced Deployable System

ADS	Aerial Delivery System

ADS	Air Data System

ADS	Air Defense Suppression

ADS	Automated Data System or Automatic Data System

ADS	Automation of Design for Supportability

AdSAMS	Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System

ADSC	Automated Data Source Collection

ADSIA	Allied Data Systems Interoperability Agency (NATO)

ADSM	[USA] Air-Defence Suppression Missile, an air-launched, anti-radiation development of Stinger.

ADSS	Army Decision Support System

ADSU	Air Data Sensor Unit

ADSW	Anti Diesel Submarine Warfare

ADT^3	Air Defence Tactical Training Theater

ADTAC	[USA] Air Defense Tactical Air Command. When ADC ceased to exist, its role and aircraft became part of TAC. Later ADTAC was renamed "1st Air Force".

ADTC	Armament Development and Test Center (USAF)

ADTS	Automated Data and Telecommunications Service (GSA)

ADU	Accumulation and Distribution Unit

ADU	Air Data Unit

ADU	Auxiliary Display Unit

ADV	[UK] Air Defence Variant, the interceptor version of the Panavia Tornado.

advance	[USA] DoD:  A request from a spotter to indicate the desire that the illuminating projectile burst earlier in relation to the subsequent bursts of high explosive projectiles.

ADVANCE	Army Data Validation and Netting Capability Establishment

advance force(*)	[USA] DoD:  A temporary organization within the amphibious task force which precedes the main body to the objective area. Its function is to participate in preparing the objective for the main assault by conducting such operations as reconnaissance, seizure of supporting positions, minesweeping, preliminary bombardment, underwater demolitions, and air support.

advance guard	[USA] DoD:  Detachment sent ahead of the main force to ensure its uninterrupted advance; to protect the main body against surprise; to facilitate the advance by removing obstacles, and repairing roads and bridges; and to cover the deployment of the main body if it is committed to action.

advance guard reserve	[USA] DoD:  Second of the two main parts of an advance guard, the other being the advance guard support. It protects the main force and is itself protected by the advance guard support. Small advance guards do not have reserves.

advance guard support	[USA] DoD:  First of the two main parts of an advance guard, the other being the advance guard reserve. It is made up of three smaller elements, in order from front to rear, the advance guard point, the advance party, and the support proper. The advance guard support protects the advance guard reserve.

advance to contact(*)	[USA] DoD:  An offensive operation designed to gain or reestablish contact with the enemy. See also approach march.

advanced base(*)	[USA] DoD:  A base located in or near a theater of operations whose primary mission is to support military operations.

advanced fleet anchorage	[USA] DoD:  A secure anchorage for a large number of naval ships, mobile support units and auxiliaries located in or near a theater of operations. See emergency anchorage.

advanced landing field(*)	[USA] DoD:  An airfield, usually having minimum facilities, in or near an objective area. See also airfield.

advanced operations base	[USA] DoD:  In special operations, a small temporary base established near or within a joint special operations area to command, control, and/or support training or tactical operations. Facilities are normally austere. The base may be ashore or afloat. If ashore, it may include an airfield or unimproved airstrip, a pier, or an anchorage. An advanced operations base is normally controlled and/or supported by a main operations base or a forward operations base.  Also called AOB. See also forward operations base; main operations base.

ADVCAP	Advanced Capability

adverse weather	[USA] DoD:  Weather in which military operations are generally restricted or impeded. See also marginal weather.

advisory area(*)	[USA] DoD:  A designated area within a flight information region where air traffic advisory service is available.

ADVON	Advanced Cadre

ADVON	Advanced Echelon

ADW	Air Defense Warning

ADW	Area Denial Weapon

ADWC	Air Division Warning Center

ADWS	Automated Digital Weather Switch

AE	[USA] USN: Ammunition ship.

AE	Aeromedical Evacuation

AE	Assault Echelon

AEAF	[Allied] Allied Expeditionary Air Force, the air support force for 'Overlord'.

AEAO	Airborne Emergency Action Officer

AEAS	ASW Environmental Aquatic Support (USN)

AEB	[USA] Area Exploration Battalion

AEB	Aerial Exploitation Battalion (USA)

AEB	Aircrew Evaluation Board

AEC	Air Event Conference

AEC	Atomic Energy Commission (now DOE)

AEC	Automatic Engine Control

AECC	Aeromedical Evacuation Control Center

AECE	Aeromedical Evacuation Control Element

AECS	Advanced Entry Control System

AED	Allocation Engineering Division

AEDAS	Automated ESM Data Analysis System

AEDC	Arnold Engineering Development Center (AFMC)

AEDS	Atomic Energy Detection System

AEELS	Automatic Airborne ELINT Emitter Location System

AEF	[UK] Air Experience Flight

AEFS	[USA] USN: Fleet replenishment ship

AEG	Aeromedical Evacuation Group

Aegis	[USA] DoD: Airborne Early Warning / Ground Environment Integration System. Advanced anti-missile and anti-aircraft system fitted to a number of USN ships.  A totally integrated shipboard weapon system that combines computers, radars, and missiles to provide a defense umbrella for surface shipping. The system is capable of automatically detecting, tracking, and destroying airborne, seaborne, and land-launched weapons.

AEHM	Aeromedical Evacuation and Hospitalization Model (3CS)

AEICC	Alternate Emergency Information and Coordination Center (FEMA)

AELP	Allied Electrical Publication (NATO)

AELT	Aeromedical Evacuation Liaison Team

AEMS	Aircraft Engine Management System (USN)

AEMS	Ammunition Executive Management System (USA)

AEO	[UK] Air Electronics Officer

AEOO	Aeromedical Evacuation Operations Officers

AEP	Allied Engineering Publication (NATO)

AEPDS	Automatic Emergency Action Message

AEPDS	Processing and Dissemination System

AEPS	Airlift Execution Planning System (AMC)

AEPS	Average Expenditure Per Sortie

AERDC	Army Electronics Research and Development Command

aerial picket	[USA] DoD:  See air picket.

aerial port	[USA] DoD:  An airfield that has been designated for the sustained air movement of personnel and materiel, and to serve as an authorized port for entrance into or departure from the country in which located.

aerial port squadron	[USA] DoD:  An Air Force organization which operates and provides the functions assigned to aerial ports, including processing personnel and cargo, rigging for airdrop, packing parachutes, loading equipment, preparing air cargo and load plans, loading and securing aircraft, ejecting cargo for inflight delivery, and supervising units engaged in aircraft loading and unloading operations.

aerodynamic missile(*)	[USA] DoD:  A missile which uses aerodynamic forces to maintain its flight path, generally employing propulsion guidance.  See also ballistic missile; guided missile.

AEROMED	Aeromedical Evacuation System (AMC)

aeromedical evacuation	[USA] DoD:  The movement of patients under medical supervision to and between medical treatment facilities by air transportation.

aeromedical evacuation

   control center(*)	[USA] DoD:  The control facility established by the commander of an air transport division, air force, or air command. It operates in conjunction with the command movement control center and coordinates overall medical requirements with airlift capability. It also assigns medical missions to the appropriate aeromedical evacuation elements in the system and monitors patient movement activities.

aeromedical evacuation

   control officer	[USA] DoD:  An officer of the air transport force or air command controlling the flow of patients by air.

aeromedical evacuation

   system	[USA] DoD:  A system which provides: a. control of patient movement by air transport; b. specialized medical attendants and equipment for inflight medical care; c. facilities on or in the vicinity of air strips and air bases, for the limited medical care of intransit patients entering, en route via, or leaving the system; and d. communication with originating, destination, and en route medical facilities concerning patient transportation.

aeromedical evacuation unit	[USA] DoD:  An operational medical organization concerned primarily with the management and control of patients being transported via an aeromedical evacuation system or system echelon.  See also forward aeromedical evacuation.

Aeronautica Militare Italiana	[Italy] Italian Air Force

aeronautical chart	[USA] DoD:  A specialized representation of mapped features of the Earth, or some part of it, produced to show selected terrain, cultural and hydrographic features, and supplemental information required for air navigation, pilotage, or for planning air operations.

aeronautical information

   overprint(*)	[USA] DoD:  Additional information which is printed or stamped on a map or chart for the specific purpose of air navigation.

aeronautical plotting chart(*)	[USA] DoD:  A chart designed for the graphical processes of navigation.

Aeronavale	[France] Naval air force

aerospace	[USA] DoD:  Of, or pertaining to, Earth's envelope of atmosphere and the space above it; two separate entities considered as a single realm for activity in launching, guidance, and control of vehicles that will travel in both entities.

aerospace control operations	[USA] DoD:  The employment of air forces, supported by ground and naval forces, as appropriate, to achieve military objectives in vital aerospace areas. Such operations include destruction of enemy aerospace and surface-to-air forces, interdiction of enemy aerospace operations, protection of vital air lines of communication, and the establishment of local military superiority in areas of air operations.

aerospace defense	[USA] DoD:  1. All defensive measures designed to destroy attacking enemy aircraft, missiles, and space vehicles after they leave the Earth's surface, or to nullify or reduce the effectiveness of such attacks. 2. An inclusive term encompassing air defense and space defense. See also air defense; space defense.

aerospace projection

   operations	[USA] DoD:  See land, sea, or aerospace projection operations.

AES	Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron

AESC	Automatic Electronic Switching Center (AUTODIN)

AETACS	Airborne Elements of the TACS

AETC	[UK] Air Education & Training Command

AETC	[USA] Air Education & Training Command

AETP	Allied Electronic Publication

AEU	Airborne Electronics Unit

AEW	Airborne Early Warning (USN) (NATO)

AEW&C	Airborne Early Warning & Control

AEWIC	Army Electronic Warfare Intelligence Committees (DCSOPS DA)

AEWS	Advanced Electronic Warfare System

AF	[USA] USN: Stores Ship

AF	Air Force

AF-RF	Audio Frequency-Radio Frequency

AFA	Air Force Academy

AFAA	Air Force Audit Agency

AFAARS	Air Force After-Action Reporting System

AFAC	Airborne Forward Air Controller

AFADPP	Air Force Automation Data Processing Plan

AFAF	Air Force Assistance Fund

AFAISRC	Air Force Automated Information Systems Review Council

AFAITC	Armed Forces Air Intelligence Training Center

AFALC	Air Force Acquisition Logistics Center (AFMC)

AFALCIIS	AFALC Integrated Information System (AFLIC)

AFALD	Air Force Acquisition Logistics Division

AFALT	Air Force Alternate Command Post

AFAMPE	Air Force Automated Message Processing Exchange

AFAMRL	Air Force Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory (AFMC)

AFAMS	Automated Flying and Maintenance Scheduling

AFAPG	Air Force ADP Planning Guide

AFAR	Azore Fixed Acoustic Range (USN)

AFARN	Air Force Air Request Net

AFAS	Automated Fuels Accounting System

AFATDS	Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (USA)

AFATDS	Advanced Field Artillery Target Designation System (USA)

AFATL	Air Force Armament Laboratory

AFB	[USA] Air Force Base

AFBMD	[USA] Air Force Ballistic Missile Division.

AFC	Area Frequency Coordinator

AFC	Automatic Frequency Control

AFC2M2	Air Force Command and Control Modernization Methodology

AFC2M2H	Air Force Command and Control Modernization Methodology Handbook

AFC2S	Air Force Command and Control Systems

AFC2SSPO	Air Force Command and Control Systems Systems Program Office

AFC3CMSDB	Air Force C3CM Support Data Base

AFCALS	Air Force Computer Aided and Acquisition Logistics Support

AFCAS	Automatic Flight Control Augmentation System

AFCC	[USA] Air Force Communications Command

AFCC	Air Force Component Commander

AFCCPC	Air Force Communications Computer Programming Center

AFCCR	Air Force Communications Command Regulation

AFCCS	Air Force Cargo Coordination Support System (AMC)

AFCD	Air Force Cryptologic Depot

AFCEA	Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association

AFCENT	[NATO] Allied Force, Central Europe

AFCH	Air Force Component Headquarters

AFCIMS	Air Force Claims Information Management System

AFCIPS	Air Force Communications-Computer Integration and Planning System

AFCMC	Air Force Contract Maintenance Center

AFCMD	Air Force Contract Management Division (AFMC)

AFCNF	Air Force Central NOTAM Facility (AFCC)

AFCOLR	Air Force Coordinating Office for Logistics Research

AFCOMAC	Air Force Combat Ammunition Center

AFCOMS	Air Force Commissary Service

AFCOS	Air Force Contingency Operations Staff (HQ USAF)

AFCS	Army Facility Components System

AFCS	Automatic Flight Control System

AFCSA	Air Force Center for Studies and Analysis

AFCSA	Air Force Communications-Computer Systems Architecture

AFCSC	Air Force Cryptologic Support Center (AFIC)

AFCSDO	Air Force Communications-Computer Systems Doctrine Office

AFCSP	Air Force Computer Security Program

AFCSPO	Air Force Computer Security Program Office

AFCUISPD	Air Force Common User Information Services Planning Document

AFDAP	Air Force Designated Acquisition Program

AFDATACOM	Air Force Data Communications

AFDD	Air Force Data Dictionary

AFDIGS	Air Force Digital Graphics System

AFDS	Automatic Flight Director System

AFDS	Automatic Frequency Deconfliction System

AFDTAMS	Air Force Data Transmission and Message System

AFDW	Air Force District of Washington

AFEDSC	Air Force Engineering Data Service Center (Scott AFB)

AFEE	[UK] Airborne Forces Experimental Establishment, at Beaulieu, Hampshire, UK.  Closed in 1950.

AFEEIP	Air Force Exercise Evaluation and Improvement Program

AFEKDS	Air Force Electronic Key Distribution System

AFEMMIS	Air Force Equipment Maintenance Management Information System

AFEMS	Air Force Equipment Management System

AFEOC	Air Force Emergency Operations Center

AFEP	Air Force Exercise Program

AFESC	Air Force Engineering and Services Center

AFETAC	Air Force Environmental Technical Applications Center

AFEWC	Air Force Electronic Warfare Center (ESC)

AFFIF	Air Field Facilities Information File (WWMCCS)

affiliation with the Department

   of Defense	[USA] DoD:  Persons, groups of persons, or organizations are considered to be affiliated with the Department of Defense if they are: a. employed by, or contracting with, the Department of Defense or any activity under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense, whether on a full-time, part-time, or consultative basis; b. members of the Armed Forces on active duty, National Guard members, or those in a reserve or retired status; c. residing on, authorized access to, or conducting or operating any business or other function at any DOD installation or facility; d. authorized access to defense information; e. participating in other authorized DOD programs; or f. applying or being considered for any status described above.

AFFIS	Air Field Facilities Information System (WWMCCS)

AFFMC	Air Force Frequency Management Center (AFCC)

AFFOR	Air Force Forces

AFFOR	Air Force Theater Command

AFFTC	[USA] Air Force Flight Test Center

AFFTIC	Air Force Foreign Technology Intel Center

AFGE	American Federation of Government Employees

AFGL	Air Force Geophysical Laboratory (AFMC)

AFGS	Automatic Flight Guidance System

AFGWC	Air Force Global Weather Central (AWS)

AFGWIS	Air Force Global Weather Information System

AFHIS	Air Force Headquarters Information System

AFHRL	Air Force Human Resources Laboratory

AFI	Air Forces Iceland (LANTCOM)

AFI	Allied Forces Italy (NATO)

AFIC	Air Force Intelligence Command

AFICP	Air Force Intelligence Communications Plan

AFIF	Air Force Industrial Fund

AFIFIO	Air Force Information for Industry Office (AFMC)

AFIISP	Air Force Intelligence Information Systems Plans

AFIMMSS	Air Force Integrated Maintenance Management Support System

AFIP	Air Force Intelligence Plan

AFIS/IND	Air Force Intelligence Service/Intelligence Data Management

AFISA	Air Force Information Systems Architecture

AFISA	Air Force Integrated Systems Architecture

AFISA	Air Force Intelligence Support Agency

AFISC	Air Force Inspection and Safety Center

AFISP	Air Force Information Systems Plan

AFIT	Air Force Institute of Technology

AFIT/LS	Air Force Institute of Technology School of Systems and Logistics

AFJIMS	Air Force Justice Information System

AFJPO	AF JINTACCS Program Office

AFK	Air Forces Korea

AFLAN	Air Force Local Area Net

AFLANSPO	Air Force Local Area Network Systems Program Office

AFLANT	Air Force, Atlantic Command (ACC)

AFLAS	Aviation Fuels Logistical Area Summary

AFLC	[USA] Air Force Logistics Command

AFLETS	Air Force Law Enforcement terminal System

AFLMC	Air Force Logistics Management Center (AU)

afloat support(*)	[USA] DoD:  A form of logistic support outside the confines of a harbor in which fuel, ammunition, and supplies are provided for operating forces either underway or at anchor. See also floating base support.

AFM	Air Force Manual

AFMAG	Air Force Management Analysis Group

AFMBP	Air Force Model Base for Communications-Computer Systems Program

AFMC	[USA] Air Force Materiel Command

AFMC/LMSC	AFLC/Logistics Management Support Center

AFMCBEAMS	AFLC Base Engineering Automated Management System

AFMCO	Army Force Modernization Coordination Office

AFMCSCE	Air Force Materiel Command Support Center, Europe

AFMEA	Air Force Management Engineering Agency

AFMEDICS	Air Force Medical Information and Control System

AFMIC	Armed Forces Medical Intelligence Center

AFMIS	Air Force Major Command Information System

AFMIS	Air Force Management Information System (Project 6000)

AFMIS	Army Food Management Information System

AFML	Air Force Materials Laboratory (AFSC)

AFMLO	Air Force Medical Logistics Office

AFMMFO	Air Force Medical Material Field Office

AFMPC	Air Force Manpower and Personnel Center

AFMPC	Air Force Military Personnel Center

AFMS	Automatic Flight Management System

AFMSC	Air Force Medical Service Center

AFMSISP	Air Force Medical Services Information System Plan

AFNORTH	Allied Forces Northern Europe (NATO)

AFOC	Air Force Operations Center (HQ USAF)

AFOC	Army Flight Operations Center

AFOE	Assault Follow-on Echelon

AFOEA	Air Force Organizational Excellence Award

AFOLDS	Air Force On-Line Data Systems

AFOMS	Air Force Office of Medical Support (Formerly AFMSC)

AFOOF	Accounting and Finance Office of the Future

AFOOTS	Air Force Obligation/Outlay Tracking System

AFOREP	Air Force Operational Reporting System

AFORMS	Air Force Operations Resources Management System

AFOSH	Air Force Occupational Safety and Health

AFOSI	Air Force Office of Special Investigations

AFOSP	Air Force Office of Security Police

AFOSR	Air Force Office of Scientific Research

AFOTEC	Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center

AFP	Air Force Pamphlet

AFPCP	Air Force Potential Contractor Program

AFPG	Air Force Planning Guide

AFPLA	[China] Air Force of the People's Liberation Army

AFPRO	Air Force Plant Representative Office

AFR	Air Force Regulation

AFR	Air Force Reserve

AFRAMS	Air Force Recoverable Asset Management System

AFRAP	Air Force Remedial Action Program

AFRCC	Air Force Rescue Coordination Center

AFRCE	Air Force Regional Civil Engineer

AFRCS	Air Force Reports Control System

AFRES	[USA] Air Force Reserve

AFRLC	Air Force Regional Civil Engineers

AFRO	Air Force Recruiting Office

AFROTC	Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps

AFRP	Air Force Recurring Publication

AFRPL	Air Force Rocket Propulsion Laboratory (AFMC)

AFRS	Air Force Recruiting Service

AFRS	Automated Fitness Reports System (USMC)

AFRTS	Armed Forces Radio & Television Service

AFS	[USA] USN: Fleet Stores Ship

AFS	Air Force Specialties

AFS	Air Force Station

AFS	Automatic Flight System

AFSAC	Air Force Special Activities Center

AFSARC	Air Force Systems Acquisition Review Council

AFSAT	Air Force Satellite

AFSATCOM	Air Force Satellite Communications System

AFSC	[USA] Air Force Systems Command

AFSC	Air Force Specialty Code

AFSC	Armed Forces Staff College (NDU)

AFSC2ISA	Air Force Standard Command and Control Information Systems Architecture

AFSC4	Air Force Systems for Command, Control, Communications, and Computers

AFSC4I	Air Force Systems for Command, Control, Communications, and Computers Intelligence

AFSCAPS	Air Force Standard Civilian Automated Pay System

AFSCF	Air Force Satellite Control Facility

AFSCN	Air Force Satellite Control Network

AFSCOASO	Air Force Small Computer/Office Automation Service Organization

AFSFRS	Air Force Stock Fund Reporting System

AFSG	Amphibious Force Support Group (USN)

AFSHRC	Albert F. Simpson Historical Research Center

AFSIG	Air Force Weapons Support Improvement Group

AFSINC	Air Force Service Information and News Center

AFSIP	Air Force Signals Intelligence Plan

AFSISC	Air Force Standard Information Systems Center

AFSK	Automatic Frequency Shift Keying

AFSMO	Air Force Space and Missile Organization

AFSOB	[USA] DoD:  See Air Force special operations base.

AFSOC	[USA] Air Force Special Operations Command

AFSOC	[USA] DoD:  See Air Force special operations component.

AFSOD	[USA] DoD:  See Air Force special operations detachment.

AFSOE	[USA] DoD:  See Air Force special operations element.

AFSOF	[USA] DoD:  See Air Force special operations forces.

AFSOS	Automated Food Service Operations System

AFSOUTH	Allied Forces Southern Europe (NATO)

AFSPACECOM	[USA] Air Force Space Command

AFSS	[USA] Air Force Security Service

AFSS	Automated Fuels Service Stations

AFSSO	Air Force Special Security Office

AFSTC	Air Force Space Technology Center (AFSC)

AFSWF	Air Force Software Facility (WIS)

AFTAC	Air Force Technical Applications Center (Patrick AFB)

AFTACIES	Air Force Tactical Imagery Exploitation System (TAF)

AFTCO	Air Force Telecommunications Certification Office

AFTEC	Air Force Test and Evaluation Center (now AFOTEC)

afterburning(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. The characteristic of some rocket motors to burn irregularly for some time after the main burning and thrust has ceased. 2. The process of fuel injection and combustion in the exhaust jet of a turbojet engine (aft or to the rear of the turbine).

afterwinds	[USA] DoD:  Wind currents set up in the vicinity of a nuclear explosion directed toward the burst center, resulting from the updraft accompanying the rise of the fireball.

AFTI	[USA] Advanced Fighter Technology Integration

AFTI	Automated Interchange of Technical Information

AFTIP	Air Force Theater Intelligence Plan

AFTN	Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunications Network

AFTO	Air Force Technical Order

AFTPC	Air Force Teleprocessing Center

AFU	Alaska Forecast Unit

AFV	Armored Fighting Vehicle

AFWAL	Air Force Wright Aeronautical Laboratories

AFWAM	Air Force WWMCCS ADP Modernization Program

AFWC	Air Force Wargaming Center (AU)

AFWIS	Air Force WWMCCS Information System

AFWL	[USA] Air Force Weapons Laboratory

AFWMPRT	Air Force Wartime Manpower Personnel Readiness Team

AFWSIG	Air Force Weapon System Improvement Group

AFWWMCCS	Air Force Worldwide Military Command and Control System

AG	[USA] Airlift Group

AG	Adjutant General

AG	Air Gunner

AG	Army Group (NATO)

AGADS	Advanced Graphics Avionics Display System

AGARD	[NATO] Advisory Group for Aerospace Research and Development

AGC	Automatic Gain Control

AGDS	[USA] USN: Launch Area Support Ship

AGE	Aerospace Ground Equipment

AGE	Aircraft Ground Equipment

AGE	Auxiliary Ground Equipment

age of moon(*)	[USA] DoD:  The elapsed time, usually expressed in days, since the last new moon.

agency(*)	[USA] DoD:  In intelligence usage, an organization or individual engaged in collecting and/or processing information. See also agent; intelligence cycle; source. Also called collection agency.

agent	[USA] DoD:  In intelligence usage, one who is authorized or instructed to obtain or to assist in obtaining information for intelligence or counterintelligence purposes.

agent authentication	[USA] DoD:  The technical support task of providing an agent with personal documents, accoutrements, and equipment which have the appearance of authenticity as to claimed origin and which support and are consistent with the agent's cover story.

agent net	[USA] DoD:  An organization for clandestine purposes which operates under the direction of a principal agent.

AGF	[USA] USN: Command Ship

aggressor forces	[USA] DoD:  1. Forces engaged in aggressive military action. 2. In the context of training exercises, the "enemy" created to add realism in training maneuvers and exercises.  This method replaces the less realistic system of fictional "red" and "blue" armies.

AGI	Auxiliary General Intelligence

AGI	CIS Intelligence Collecting Ship

Agile Eagle	[USA] Testing of leading edge maneuvering slats for the F-4 Phantom II.

AGL	Above Ground Level

AGM	[USA] Air-to-Ground Missile.  AGM Systems

AGM	[USA] USN: Missile Range Instrumentation Ship

AGMC	Aerospace Guidance and Meteorology Center

agonic line(*)	[USA] DoD:  A line drawn on a map or chart joining points of zero magnetic declination for a specified year date. See also magnetic declination.

AGOR	[USA] USN: Oceanographic Research Ship

AGOS	[USA] USN: Ocean Surveillance Ship

AGOS	Air Ground Operations School (USAF)

AGOS	Air Ground Operations System

AGPLAN	Army General Purpose Local Area Net

agreed point(*)	[USA] DoD:  A predetermined point on the ground, identifiable from the air, and used when aircraft assist in fire adjustment.

AGS	[USA] USN: Surveying Ship

AGS	Aircraft Generation Squadron

AGS	Armored Gun System (Army)

AGSS	[USA] USN: Auxiliary Research / Experimental Submarine (conventional)

AGSSS	Airborne Graphics Software Support System (ASD)

AGT	[USA] Advanced Gun Technology.

AGT	Above Ground Test

AGTR	[USA] USN: Auxiliary Technical Reconnaissance Ship

AGV	[France] Avion a Grande Vitesse. A design for a Mach 5 airliner, that could enter service in 2015.

AGVT	Advanced Ground Vehicle Technology (USA)

AGW	Allowable Gross Weight

AGZ	Actual Ground Zero

AH	[USA] USN: Hospital Ship

AH-1J	[USA] DoD:  See Sea Cobra.

AH-64A	Apache Helicopter (USA)

AH/ERS	Alternate Headquarters/Emergency Relocation Sites

AHAMS	[USA] Advanced Heavy Anti-tank Missile System

AHB	[UK] Air Historical Branch of the MoD.

AHC	Aircraft Handling Characteristics

AHEAPS	Automated Hazard Abatement Program System (USAF)

AHEP	Atmospheric Electrical Hazards Protection

AHF	Adaptive High Frequency

AHHQ	Alternate Hardened Headquarters

AHIP	[USA] Armed Helicopter Improvement Program. Modification program for the OH-58 Kiowa helicopters of the US Army, initiated in 1981.

AHRS	Altitude and Heading Reference System

AHWG	Ad Hoc Working Group

AI	Air Interception

AI	Air Interdiction

AI	Airborne Intercept

AI	Artificial Intelligence

AIA	Application Installation Aid

AIA	Army Information Architecture

AIA	Army Intelligence Agency

AIAA	American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

AIAAM	[USA] Advanced Intercept Air-to-Air Missile, a proposed successor for AIM-54 Phoenix.

AIC	Air Intercept Controller

AICARS	Airlift Interim CAMS and REMIS System

AICC	Airborne Intercept Command Control

AID	[UK] Aeronautical Inspection Directorate

AID	Agency for International Development

AID	AUTODIN Interface Device

AIDA	Airbase Damage Assessment (HQ USAF)

AIDC	[Taiwan] Aero Industry Development Center

AIDES	Analyst's Intelligence Display and Exploitation System (JCS)

AIDS	[USA] Advanced Integrated Display System

AIDS	Aircraft Integrated Data System

AIDS	Automated Information Distribution System (TRADOC)

AIDS	Automated Intelligence Data System

AIE	Ada Integrated Environment

AIF	Army Industrial Fund

AIF	Army Installation File

AIF	Automated Installation Intelligence File

AIG	Address Indicator Group

AII	Automated Item Identification

AIL	Airborne Instruments Laboratories

AIM	AFSATCOM/IEMATS Microprocessor

AIM	Air Force Office of Aerospace Industry Modernization

AIM	Air Intercept Missile.  AIM Systems

AIM	Automated Input Methodology

AIMD	[USA] Avionic Integrated Maintenance Department

AIMI	Aviation Intensive Managed Items (USA)

AIMS	Air-Launched Intercept Missile Record System (USAF)

AIMS	Aircraft Identification Monitoring System

AIMS	Airlift Implementation and Monitoring System (MAC/PACAF)

AIMS	Automated Information Management System

AIMVAL	Air Intercept Missile Evaluation

AIP	Allied Intelligence Publication

AIP	Application Input Processor

AIP	ATOC Implementation Plan

AIP	AUTODIN Improvement Program

AIPPS	Army Integrated Publishing and Printing Service

AIPS	Army Information Processing Standards (USA)

AIR	[USA] Air-to-air rocket

AIR-2	Genie

AIR	Air Inflatable Retarder (bomb decelerator)

AIR	Air Intercept Radar

air alert	[USA] DoD:  See airborne alert; air defense warning conditions; alert; ground alert.

air attack	[USA] DoD:  1. coordinated--A combination of two or more types of air attack (dive, glide, low-level) in one strike, using one or more types of aircraft. 2. deferred--A procedure in which attack groups rendezvous as a single unit. It is used when attack groups are launched from more than one station with their departure on the mission being delayed pending further orders. 3. divided--A method of delivering a coordinated air attack which consists of holding the units in close tactical concentration up to a point, then splitting them to attack an objective from different directions.

AIR CAD/CAM	Aviation Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing

air cargo(*)	[USA] DoD:  Stores, equipment or vehicles, which do not form part of the aircraft, and are either part or all of its payload. See also cargo.

air cartographic camera(*)	[USA] DoD:  A camera having the accuracy and other characteristics essential for air survey or cartographic photography.  Also called mapping camera.

air cartographic

   photography(*)	[USA] DoD:  The taking and processing of air photographs for mapping and charting purposes.

air command	[USA] DoD:  A major subdivision of the Air Force; for operational purposes, it normally consists of two or more air forces. See also command.

air control	[USA] DoD:  See air controller; air traffic control center; airway; area control center; combat zone; control and reporting center; control area; controlled airspace; control zone; interceptor controller; tactical air control center; tactical air controller; terminal control area.

air controller(*)	[USA] DoD:  An individual especially trained for and assigned the duty of the control (by use of radio, radar, or other means) of such aircraft as may be allotted to him for operation within his area. See also air traffic controller; air weapons controller; tactical air controller.

air corridor(*)	[USA] DoD:  A restricted air route of travel specified for use by friendly aircraft and established for the purpose of preventing friendly aircraft from being fired on by friendly forces.

air cushion vehicle	[USA] DoD:  A vehicle capable of being operated so that its weight, including its payload, is wholly or significantly supported on a continuously generated cushion or "bubble" of air at higher than ambient pressure. Also called ACV. (Note: NATO uses the term "ground effect machine".)

air data computer	[USA] DoD:  See central air data computer.

air defense	[USA] DoD:  All defensive measures designed to destroy attacking enemy aircraft or missiles in the Earth's envelope of atmosphere, or to nullify or reduce the effectiveness of such attack. See also active air defense; aerospace defense; passive air defense.

air defense action area(*)	[USA] DoD:  An area and the airspace above it within which friendly aircraft or surface-to-air weapons are normally given precedence in operations except under specified conditions. See also air defense operations area.

air defense area	[USA] DoD:  1. overseas--A specifically defined airspace for which air defense must be planned and provided. 2. United States--Airspace of defined dimensions designated by the appropriate agency within which the ready control of airborne vehicles is required in the interest of national security during an air defense emergency.

air defense artillery	[USA] DoD:  Weapons and equipment for actively combatting air targets from the ground.

air defense battle zone	[USA] DoD:  A volume of airspace surrounding an air defense fire unit or defended area, extending to a specified altitude and range, in which the fire unit commander will engage and destroy targets not identified as friendly under criteria established by higher headquarters.

air defense control center(*)	[USA] DoD:  The principal information, communications, and operations center from which all aircraft, antiaircraft operations, air defense artillery, guided missiles, and air warning functions of a specific area of air defense responsibility are supervised and coordinated. Also called air defense operations center. See also combat information center.

air defense direction center	[USA] DoD:  An installation having the capability of performing air surveillance, interception, control, and direction of allocated air defense weapons within an assigned sector of responsibility. It may also have an identification capability.

air defense division	[USA] DoD:  A geographic subdivision of an air defense region.  See also air defense sector.

air defense early warning	[USA] DoD:  See early warning.

air defense emergency	[USA] DoD:  An emergency condition, declared by the Commander in Chief, North American Air Defense Command, that exists when attack upon the continental United States, Alaska, Canada, or United States installations; in Greenland by hostile aircraft or missiles is considered probable, is imminent, or is taking place.

air defense ground

   environment(*)	[USA] DoD:  The network of ground radar sites and command and control centers within a specific theater of operations  which are used for the tactical control of air defense operations.

air defense identification zone	[USA] DoD:  Airspace of defined dimensions within which the ready identification, location, and control of airborne vehicles are required. Also called ADIZ. See also air defense operations area.

air defense operations area	[USA] DoD:  An area and the airspace above it within which procedures are established to minimize mutual interference between air defense and other operations; it may include designation of one or more of the following: air defense action area, air defense area; air defense identification zone, and/or firepower umbrella. See also air defense action area; air defense identification zone; firepower umbrella; positive identification and radar advisory zone.

air defense operations center	[USA] DoD:  See air defense control center.

air defense operations team	[USA] DoD:  A team of United States Air Force ground environment personnel assigned to certain allied air defense control and warning units/elements.

air defense readiness	[USA] DoD:  An operational status requiring air defense forces to maintain higher than ordinary preparedness for a short period of time.

air defense region(*)	[USA] DoD:  A geographical subdivision of an air defense area.

air defense sector(*)	[USA] DoD:  A geographical subdivision of an air defense region. See also air defense division.

air defense suppression	[USA] DoD:  In air operations, actions taken to degrade fixed and mobile surface-based components of enemy air defense systems so that offensive air forces may effectively attack a target.

air defense warning conditions	[USA] DoD:  A degree of air raid probability according to the following code. The term air defense division/sector referred to herein may include forces and units afloat and/or deployed to forward areas, as applicable. Air defense warning yellow--attack by hostile aircraft and/or missiles is probable. This means that hostile aircraft and/or missiles are en route toward an air defense division/sector, or unknown aircraft and/or missiles suspected to be hostile are en route toward or are within an air defense division/sector. Air defense warning red--attack by hostile aircraft and/or missiles is imminent or is in progress. This means that hostile aircraft and/or missiles are within an air defense division/sector or are in the immediate vicinity of an air defense division/sector with high probability of entering the division/sector.  Air defense warning white--attack by hostile aircraft and/or missiles is improbable. May be called either before or after air defense warning yellow or red. The initial declaration of air defense emergency will automatically establish a condition of air defense warning other than white for purposes of security control of air traffic.

air delivery	[USA] DoD:  See airdrop; air landed; air movement; air supply.

air delivery container	[USA] DoD:  A sling, bag, or roll, usually of canvas or webbing, designed to hold supplies and equipment for air delivery.

air delivery equipment	[USA] DoD:  Special items of equipment, such as parachutes, air delivery containers, platforms, tie downs, and related items, used in air delivery of personnel, supplies, and equipment.

air direct delivery	[USA] DoD:  The strategic air movement of cargo or personnel from an airlift point of embarkation to a point as close as practicable to the user's specified final destination, thereby minimizing transshipment requirements. Air direct delivery eliminates the traditional Air Force two step strategic and theater airlift transshipment mission mix.

air division	[USA] DoD:  A unit or its headquarters, on a level of command above wing level, composed of two or more combat wings, but sometimes adapted to other organizational structures.

air employment/allocation plan	[USA] DoD:  The means by which subordinate commanders advise the joint force commander of planned employment/allocation of organic or assigned assets, of any expected excess sorties, or of any additional air support requirements.

air facility	[USA] DoD:  An installation from which air operations may be or are being conducted. See also facility.

air fire plan	[USA] DoD:  A plan for integrating and coordinating tactical air support of ground forces with other fire support.

Air Force Component

   Headquarters	[USA] DoD:  The field headquarters facility of the Air Force commander charged with the overall conduct of Air Force operations. It is composed of the command section and appropriate staff elements.

Air Force special operations

   base	[USA] DoD:  That base, airstrip, or other appropriate facility that provides physical support to Air Force special operations forces. The facility may be used solely to support Air Force special operations forces or may be a portion of a larger base supporting other operations. As a supporting facility, it is distinct from the forces operating from or being supported by it.  Also called AFSOB.

Air Force special operations

   component	[USA] DoD:  The Air Force component of a joint force special operations component. Also called AFSOC. See also Army special operations component; Navy special operations component.

Air Force special operations

   detachment	[USA] DoD:  A squadron-size headquarters, which could be a composite organization composed of different Air Force special operations assets. The detachment is normally subordinate to an Air Force special operations component, joint special operations task force, or joint task force, depending upon size and duration of the operation. Also called AFSOD.

Air Force special operations

   element	[USA] DoD:  An element-size Air Force special operations headquarters. It is normally subordinate to an Air Force special operations component or detachment, depending upon size and duration of the operation. Also called AFSOE.

Air Force special operations

   forces	[USA] DoD:  Those active and reserve component Air Force forces designated by the Secretary of Defense that are specifically organized, trained, and equipped to conduct and support special operations. Also called AFSOF.

air ground operations

   system(*)	[USA] DoD:  An Army/Air Force system providing the ground commander with the means for receiving, processing and forwarding the requests of subordinate ground commanders for air support missions and for the rapid dissemination of information and intelligence.

air intercept control common	[USA] DoD:  A tactical air-to-ground radio frequency, monitored by all air intercept control facilities within an area, which is used as a backup for other discrete tactical control frequencies.

air intercept zone	[USA] DoD:  A subdivided part of the destruction area in which it is planned to destroy or defeat the enemy airborne threat with interceptor aircraft. See also destruction area.

air interception	[USA] DoD:  To effect visual or electronic contact by a friendly aircraft with another aircraft. Normally, the air intercept is conducted in the following five phases: a. climb phase--Airborne to cruising altitude. b. maneuver phase--Receipt of initial vector to target until beginning transition to attack speed and altitude. c. transition phase--Increase or decrease of speed and altitude required for the attack. d. attack phase--Turn to attack heading, acquire target, complete attack, and turn to breakaway heading. e. recovery phase--Breakaway to landing. See also broadcast controlled air interception; close controlled air interception.

air interdiction(*)	[USA] DoD:  Air operations conducted to destroy, neutralize, or delay the enemy's military potential before it can be brought to bear effectively against friendly forces at such distance from friendly forces that detailed integration of each air mission with the fire and movement of friendly forces is not required.

air landed(*)	[USA] DoD:  Moved by air and disembarked, or unloaded, after the aircraft has landed or while a helicopter is hovering. See also air movement.

air liaison officer	[USA] DoD:  An officer (aviator/pilot) attached to a ground unit who functions as the primary advisor to the ground commander on air operation matters.

air logistic support	[USA] DoD:  Support by air landing or airdrop, including air supply, movement of personnel, evacuation of casualties and enemy prisoners of war, and recovery of equipment and vehicles.

air logistic support operation(*)	[USA] DoD:  An air operation, excluding an airborne operation, conducted within a theater to distribute and recover personnel, equipment and supplies.

air mission	[USA] DoD:  See mission.

air mission intelligence report	[USA] DoD:  A detailed report of the results of an air mission, including a complete intelligence account of the mission.

Air Mobility Command	[USA] DoD:  The Air Force Component Command of the US Transportation Command. Also called AMC.

air movement column	[USA] DoD:  In airborne operations, the lead formation and the serials following, proceeding over the same flight path at the same altitude.

air movement table(*)	[USA] DoD:  A table prepared by a ground force commander in coordination with an air force commander. This form, issued as an annex to the operation order: a. Indicates the allocation of aircraft space to elements of the ground units to be airlifted; b. Designates the number and type of aircraft in each serial; c. Specifies the departure area, time of loading, and takeoff.

air movement(*)	[USA] DoD:  Air transport of units, personnel, supplies and equipment including airdrops and air landings. See also airdrop; air landed; free drop; high velocity drop; low velocity drop.

air observation	[USA] DoD:  See air observer.

air observation post	[USA] DoD:  See observation post.

air observer adjustment	[USA] DoD:  The correcting of gunfire from an aircraft.  See also spot.

air observer(*)	[USA] DoD:  An individual whose primary mission is to observe or take photographs from an aircraft in order to adjust artillery fire or obtain military information.

air offensive	[USA] DoD:  Sustained operations by strategic and/or tactical air weapon systems against hostile air forces or surface targets.

air operations center	[USA] DoD:  See tactical air control center.

air photographic

   reconnaissance(*)	[USA] DoD:  The obtaining of information by air photography, divided into three types: a. Strategic photographic reconnaissance; b. Tactical photographic reconnaissance; and c. Survey/cartographic photography-air photography taken for survey/cartographical purposes and to survey/cartographic standards of accuracy. It may be strategic or tactical.

air picket(*)	[USA] DoD:  An airborne early warning aircraft positioned primarily to detect, report, and track approaching enemy aircraft or missiles and to control intercepts. See also airborne early warning and control. Also called aerial picket.

air plot(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. A continuous plot used in air navigation of a graphic representation of true headings steered and air distances flown. 2. A continuous plot of the position of an airborne object represented graphically to show true headings steered and air distances flown. 3. Within ships, a display that shows the positions and movements of an airborne object relative to the plotting ship.

air portable(*)	[USA] DoD:  Denotes materiel which is suitable for transport by an aircraft loaded internally or externally, with no more than minor dismantling and reassembling within the capabilities of user units.  This term must be qualified to show the extent of air portability.  See also load.

air position(*)	[USA] DoD:  The calculated position of an aircraft assuming no wind effect.

air priorities committee(*)	[USA] DoD:  A committee set up to determine the priorities of passengers and cargo. See also air transport allocations board.

air raid reporting control ship(*)	[USA] DoD:  A ship to which the air defense ship has delegated the duties of controlling air warning radar and air raid reporting.

air reconnaissance	[USA] DoD:  The acquisition of intelligence information by employing visual observation and/or sensors in air vehicles.

air reconnaissance liaison

   officer	[USA] DoD:  An Army officer especially trained in air reconnaissance and imagery interpretation matters who is attached to a tactical air reconnaissance unit. This officer assists and advises the air commander and staff on matters concerning ground operations and informs the supported ground commander on the status of air reconnaissance requests.

air request net	[USA] DoD:  A high frequency, single sideband, nonsecure net monitored by all tactical air control parties (TACPs) and the air support operations center (ASOC) that allows immediate requests to be transmitted from a TACP at any Army echelon directly to the ASOC for rapid response.

air route traffic control center	[USA] DoD:  The principal facility exercising en route control of aircraft operating under instrument flight rules within its area of jurisdiction. Approximately 26 such centers cover the United States and its possessions. Each has a communication capability to adjacent centers.

air route(*)	[USA] DoD:  The navigable airspace between two points, identified to the extent necessary for the application of flight rules.

AIR SEC	Air Section/Sector

air sovereignty	[USA] DoD:  A nation's inherent right to exercise absolute control and authority over the airspace above its territory. See also air sovereignty mission.

air sovereignty mission	[USA] DoD:  The integrated tasks of surveillance and control, the execution of which enforces a nation's authority over its territorial airspace. See also air sovereignty.

air space warning area	[USA] DoD:  See danger area.

air spot	[USA] DoD:  The correcting adjustment of gunfire based on air observation.

air staging unit(*)	[USA] DoD:  A unit situated at an airfield and concerned with reception, handling, servicing, and preparation for departure of aircraft and control of personnel and cargo.

air station(*)	[USA] DoD:  In photogrammetry, the point in space occupied by the camera lens at the moment of exposure.

air strike	[USA] DoD:  An attack on specific objectives by fighter, bomber, or attack aircraft on an offensive mission. May consist of several air organizations under a single command in the air.

air strike coordinator	[USA] DoD:  The air representative of the force commander in a target area, who is responsible for directing all aircraft in the target area and coordinating their efforts to achieve the most effective use of air striking power.

air strip(*)	[USA] DoD:  An unimproved surface which has been adapted for takeoff or landing of aircraft, usually having minimum facilities. See also airfield.

air superiority(*)	[USA] DoD:  That degree of dominance in the air battle of one force over another which permits the conduct of operations by the former and its related land, sea and air forces at a given time and place without prohibitive interference by the opposing force.

air supply(*)	[USA] DoD:  The delivery of cargo by airdrop or air landing.

air support operations

   center(*)	[USA] DoD:  An agency of a tactical air control system collocated with a corps headquarters or an appropriate land force headquarters, which coordinates and directs close air support and other tactical air support. See also tactical air control center.

air support radar team	[USA] DoD:  A subordinate operational component of a tactical air control system which provides ground-controlled precision flight path guidance and weapons release. See also armstrong.

air support(*)	[USA] DoD:  All forms of support given by air forces on land or sea.  See also call mission; close air support; immediate air support; indirect air support; preplanned air support; tactical air support.

air supremacy(*)	[USA] DoD:  That degree of air superiority wherein the opposing air force is incapable of effective interference.

air surface zone(*)	[USA] DoD:  A restricted area established for the purpose of preventing friendly surface vessels and aircraft from being fired upon by friendly forces and for permitting antisubmarine operations, unrestricted by the operation of friendly submarines. See also restricted area.

air surveillance officer(*)	[USA] DoD:  An individual responsible for coordinating and maintaining an accurate, current picture of the air situation within an assigned airspace area.

air surveillance(*)	[USA] DoD:  The systematic observation of air space by electronic, visual or other means, primarily for the purpose of identifying and determining the movements of aircraft and missiles, friendly and enemy, in the air space under observation. See also satellite and missile surveillance; surveillance.

air survey camera	[USA] DoD:  See air cartographic camera.

air survey photography	[USA] DoD:  See air cartographic photography.

air target chart	[USA] DoD:  A display of pertinent air target intelligence on a specialized graphic base. It is designed primarily to support operations against designated air targets by various weapon systems.

Air Target Materials Program	[USA] DoD:  A DOD program under the management control of the Defense Mapping Agency established for and limited to the production of medium- and large-scale map, chart, and geodetic products which support worldwide targeting requirements of the unified and specified commands, the Military Departments, and allied participants. It encompasses the determination of production and coverage requirements, standardization of products, establishment of production priorities and schedules, and the production, distribution, storage, and release/exchange of products included under it.

air target mosaic	[USA] DoD:  A large-scale mosaic providing photographic coverage of an area and permitting comprehensive portrayal of pertinent target detail. These mosaics are used for intelligence study and in planning and briefing for air operations.

air terminal	[USA] DoD:  A facility on an airfield that functions as an air transportation hub and accommodates the loading and unloading of airlift aircraft and the intransit processing of traffic. The airfield may or may not be designated an aerial port.

air traffic control and landing

   systems	[USA] DoD:  Department of Defense facilities, personnel, and equipment (fixed, mobile, and seaborne) with associated avionics to provide safe, orderly, and expeditious aerospace vehicle movements worldwide. Also called ATCALS.

air traffic control center(*)	[USA] DoD:  A unit combining the functions of an area control center and a flight information center. See also area control center; flight information region.

air traffic control clearance(*)	[USA] DoD:  Authorization by an air traffic control authority for an aircraft to proceed under specified conditions.

air traffic control facility	[USA] DoD:  Any of the component airspace control facilities primarily responsible for providing air traffic control services and, as required, limited tactical control services.

air traffic control service(*)	[USA] DoD:  A service provided for the purpose of: a. preventing collisions: (1) between aircraft; and (2) on the maneuvering area between aircraft and obstructions; and b. expediting and maintaining an orderly flow of air traffic.

air traffic controller	[USA] DoD:  An air controller especially trained for and assigned to the duty of airspace management and traffic control of airborne objects. See also air controller.

air traffic identification	[USA] DoD:  The use of electronic devices, operational procedures, visual observation, and/or flight plan correlation for the purpose of identifying and locating aircraft flying within the airspace control area.

air traffic section	[USA] DoD:  The link between the staging post and the local air priority committee. It is the key to the efficient handling of passengers and cargo at a staging post. It must include load control (including Customs and Immigrations facilities), freight, and mail sections.

air transport allocations

   board(*)	[USA] DoD:  The joint agency responsible within the theater for the establishment of airlift priorities and for space allocation of available aircraft capabilities allotted to the theater.  See also air priorities committee.

air transport group	[USA] DoD:  A task organization of transport aircraft units that provides air transport for landing force elements or provides logistic support.

air transport liaison officer(*)	[USA] DoD:  An officer attached for air transport liaison duties to a headquarters or unit. See also ground liaison officer.

air transport liaison section(*)	[USA] DoD:  A subunit of the movement control organization deployed to airfields and responsible for the control of service movement at the airfield in connection with air movement operations and exercises.

air transport operations	[USA] DoD:  See strategic air transport operations; tactical air transport operations.

air transportable unit(*)	[USA] DoD:  A unit other than airborne, whose equipment is adapted for air movement. See also airborne; airborne operation.

air transported operations	[USA] DoD:  The movement by aircraft of troops and their equipment for an operation.

air weapons controller	[USA] DoD:  An individual especially trained for and assigned to the duty of employing and controlling air weapon systems against airborne and surface objects.

air(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, a spotting, or an observation, by a spotter or an observer to indicate that a burst or group of bursts occurred before impact.

air-breathing missile	[USA] DoD:  A missile with an engine requiring the intake of air for combustion of its fuel, as in a ramjet or turbojet. To be contrasted with the rocket missile, which carries its own oxidizer and can operate beyond the atmosphere.

air-launched ballistic missile	[USA] DoD:  A ballistic missile launched from an airborne vehicle.

air-to-air guided missile(*)	[USA] DoD:  An air-launched guided missile for use against air targets. See also guided missile.

air-to-surface guided missile(*)	[USA] DoD:  An air-launched guided missile for use against surface targets. See also guided missile.

air/naval gunfire liaison

   company	[USA] DoD:  An organization composed of Marine and Navy personnel specially qualified for shore control of naval gunfire and close air support. Also called ANGLICO.

airborne alert(*)	[USA] DoD:  A state of aircraft readiness wherein combat-equipped aircraft are airborne and readyy for immediate action. See also fighter cover. (DOD) It is designed to reduce reaction time and to increase the survivability factor. See also combat air patrol; ground alert; fighter cover.

airborne assault	[USA] DoD:  See assault phase.

airborne assault weapon	[USA] DoD:  An unarmored, mobile, full-tracked gun providing a mobile antitank capability for airborne troops. Can be airdropped.

airborne battlefield command

   and control center	[USA] DoD:  A United States Air Force aircraft equipped with communications, data link, and display equipment; it may be employed as an airborne command post or a communications and intelligence relay facility. Also called ABCCC.

airborne command post(*)	[USA] DoD:  A suitably equipped aircraft used by the commander for the control of his or her forces.

airborne early warning	[USA] DoD:  The detection of enemy air or surface units by radar or other equipment carried in an airborne vehicle, and the transmitting of a warning to friendly units.

airborne early warning and

   control(*)	[USA] DoD:  Air surveillance and control provided by airborne early warning aircraft which are equipped with search and height-finding radar and communications equipment for controlling weapon systems. See also air picket.

airborne force(*)	[USA] DoD:  A force composed primarily of ground and air units organized, equipped, and trained for airborne operations. See also force(s).

airborne interception

   equipment(*)	[USA] DoD:  A fire control system, including radar equipment, installed in interceptor aircraft used to effect air interception.

airborne lift	[USA] DoD:  The total capacities expressed in terms of personnel and cargo that are, or can be, carried by available aircraft in one trip.

airborne operation	[USA] DoD:  An operation involving the air movement into an objective area of combat forces and their logistic support for execution of a tactical or a strategic mission. The means employed may be any combination of airborne units, air transportable units, and types of transport aircraft, depending on the mission and the overall situation. See also assault; assault phase.

airborne order	[USA] DoD:  A command and authorization for flight when a predetermined time greater than five minutes is established for aircraft to become airborne.

airborne radio relay	[USA] DoD:  Airborne equipment used to relay radio transmission from selected originating transmitters.

airborne sensor operator	[USA] DoD:  An individual trained to operate sensor equipment aboard aircraft and to perform limited interpretations of collected information produced in flight.

airborne tactical data system	[USA] DoD:  An airborne early warning system capable of integration into the tactical data system environment. It provides an automated, operator-controlled capability for collecting, displaying, evaluating, and disseminating tactical information via tactical digital information links. It is part of the Naval Tactical Data System (NTDS). Also called ATDS. See also tactical digital information link.

airborne troops	[USA] DoD:  Those ground units whose primary mission is to make assault landings from the air. See also troops.

airborne(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. In relation to personnel, troops especially trained to effect, following transport by air, an assault debarkation, either by parachuting or touchdown. 2. In relation to equipment, pieces of equipment that have been especially designed for use by airborne troops during or after an assault debarkation. It also designates some aeronautical equipment used to accomplish a particular mission.  3. When applied to materiel, items that form an integral part of the aircraft. 4. The state of an aircraft, from the instant it becomes entirely sustained by air until it ceases to be so sustained. A lighter-than-air aircraft is not considered to be airborne when it is attached to the ground, except that moored balloons are airborne whenever sent aloft. See also air transportable unit.

airburst(*)	[USA] DoD:  An explosion of a bomb or projectile above the surface as distinguished from an explosion on contact with the surface or after penetration. See also air; types of burst.

AIRCAP	Air Flying Capability Model

AIRCAP	Airframe Capability Model

AIRCOM	Aerospace Communications Complex

aircraft	[USA] DoD:  See active aircraft; inactive aircraft inventory; nonprogram aircraft; program aircraft; reserve aircraft; supporting aircraft; unit aircraft.

aircraft arresting barrier(*)	[USA] DoD:  A device, not dependent on an aircraft hook, used to engage and absorb the forward momentum of an emergency landing or an aborted takeoff. See also aircraft arresting system.

aircraft arresting cable(*)	[USA] DoD:  That part of an aircraft arresting gear which spans the runway surface or flight deck landing area and is engaged by the aircraft arresting system. Also called aircraft arresting wire.

aircraft arresting gear(*)	[USA] DoD:  A device used to engage hook-equipped aircraft to absorb the forward momentum of a routine or emergency landing or aborted takeoff. See also aircraft arresting system.

aircraft arresting hook(*)	[USA] DoD:  A device fitted to an aircraft to engage arresting gear. See also aircraft arresting system.

aircraft arresting system(*)	[USA] DoD:  A series of components used to engage an aircraft and absorb the forward momentum of a routine or emergency landing or an aborted takeoff. See also aircraft arresting barrier; aircraft arresting gear; aircraft arresting hook.

aircraft arresting wire	[USA] DoD:  See aircraft arresting cable. See also aircraft arresting system.

aircraft arrestment(*)	[USA] DoD:  Controlled stopping of an aircraft by external means.

aircraft block speed	[USA] DoD:  True airspeed in knots under zero wind conditions adjusted in relation to length of sortie to compensate for takeoff, climbout, letdown, instrument approach, and landing.

aircraft captain	[USA] DoD:  See aircraft commander.

aircraft commander(*)	[USA] DoD:  The aircrew member designated by competent authority as being in command of an aircraft and responsible for its safe operation and accomplishment of the assigned mission.

aircraft control and warning

   system	[USA] DoD:  A system established to control and report the movement of aircraft. It consists of observation facilities  (radar, passive electronic, visual, or other means), control center, and necessary communications.

aircraft cross-servicing(*)	[USA] DoD:  Services performed on an aircraft by an organization other than that to which the aircraft is assigned, according to an established operational aircraft cross-servicing requirement, and for which there may be a charge. Aircraft cross-servicing has been divided into two categories: a. Stage A crossservicing: The servicing of aircraft on airfields/ships which enables flights to be made to another airfield/ship. The servicing includes refueling, replenishment of fluids and gases, drag chutes (if applicable), starting facilities, and ground handling. b. Stage B cross-servicing: The servicing of aircraft on airfields/ships which enables the aircraft to be flown on an operational mission. The servicing includes all Stage A services plus the loading of weapons and/or film, including the processing and interpretation of any exposed film from the previous mission. See also aircraft transient servicing.

aircraft loading table(*)	[USA] DoD:  A data sheet used by the force unit commander containing information as to the load that actually goes into each aircraft.

aircraft mission equipment(*)	[USA] DoD:  Equipment that must be fitted to an aircraft to enable it to fulfill a particular mission or task. Also called aircraft role equipment.

aircraft modification(*)	[USA] DoD:  A change in the physical characteristics of aircraft, accomplished either by a change in production specifications or by alteration of items already produced.

aircraft monitoring and control	[USA] DoD:  That equipment installed in aircraft to permit monitoring and control of safing, arming, and fuzing functions of nuclear weapons or nuclear weapon systems.

aircraft piracy	[USA] DoD:  Any seizure or exercise of control, by force or violence or threat of force or violence or by any other form of intimidation and with wrongful intent, of an aircraft within the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States.

aircraft repair	[USA] DoD:  The process of restoring aircraft or aircraft material to a serviceable condition.

aircraft role equipment	[USA] DoD:  See aircraft mission equipment.

aircraft scrambling(*)	[USA] DoD:  Directing the immediate takeoff of aircraft from a ground alert condition of readiness.

aircraft store(*)	[USA] DoD:  Any device intended for internal or external carriage and mounted on aircraft suspension and release equipment, whether or not the item is intended to be separated in flight from the aircraft.  Aircraft stores are classified in two categories as follows: a. Expendable store--An aircraft store normally separated from the aircraft in flight such as a missile, rocket, bomb, nuclear weapon, mine, torpedo, pyrotechnic device, sonobuoy, signal underwater sound device, or other similar items. b. Nonexpendable store--An aircraft store which is not normally separated from the aircraft in flight such as a tank (fuel and spray), line-source disseminator, pod (refueling, thrust augmentation, gun, electronic attack, data link, etc.), multiple rack, target, cargo drop container, drone or other similar items. See also payload.

aircraft tiedown	[USA] DoD:  Securing aircraft when parked in the open to restrain movement due to the weather or condition of the parking area. See also aircraft picketing.

aircraft transient servicing(*)	[USA] DoD:  Services performed on an aircraft by an organization other than that to which the aircraft is assigned, and for which there may be a charge. See also aircraft cross-servicing.

aircraft utilization	[USA] DoD:  Average numbers of hours during each 24-hour period that an aircraft is actually in flight.

aircraft vectoring(*)	[USA] DoD:  The directional control of in-flight aircraft through transmission of azimuth headings.

airdrop	[USA] DoD:  The unloading of personnel or materiel from aircraft in flight.  See also airdrop platform; air movement; free drop; free fall; high- velocity drop; low-velocity drop.

airdrop platform(*)	[USA] DoD:  A base on which vehicles, cargo, or equipment are loaded for airdrop or low-altitude extraction. See also airdrop.

AIREP	Automated Incident Report System (WWMCCS)

AIRES	Advanced Imagery Requirements and Exploitation System

AIRES	Automated Intelligence Reconnaissance Exploitation System

AIREVAC	Aeromedical Evacuation

AIREVAC	Air Evacuation Report

airfield	[USA] DoD:  An area prepared for the accommodation (including any buildings, installations, and equipment), landing and takeoff of aircraft. See also advanced landing field; alternative airfield; departure airfield; landing area; landing point; landing site; landing zone; main airfield; redeployment airfield; regroup airfield. DOD Note: In all entries involving airfield or aerodrome, the US uses airfield, and NATO uses aerodrome. The terms are synonymous.

airfield traffic(*)	[USA] DoD:  All traffic on the maneuvering area of an airfield and all aircraft flying in the vicinity of an airfield.

airframe	[USA] DoD:  1. The structural components of an airplane, including the framework and skin of such parts as the fuselage, empennage, wings, landing gear (minus tires), and engine mounts. 2. The framework, envelope, and cabin of an airship. 3. The assembled principal structural components, less propulsion system, control, electronic equipment, and payload, of a missile.

airhead(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. A designated area in a hostile or threatened territory which, when seized and held, ensures the continuous air landing of troops and materiel and provides the maneuver space necessary for projected operations. Normally it is the area seized in the assault phase of an airborne operation. 2. A designated location in an area of operations used as a base for supply and evacuation by air. See also beachhead; bridgehead.

airlift capability	[USA] DoD:  The total capacity expressed in terms of number of passengers and/or weight/cubic displacement of cargo that can be carried at any one time to a given destination by available airlift.  See also airlift requirement; allowable load; payload.

airlift control center	[USA] DoD:  An operations center where the detailed planning, coordinating, and tasking for tactical airlift operations are accomplished.  This is the focal point for communications and the source of control and direction for the tactical airlift forces. Also called ALCC.

airlift requirement(*)	[USA] DoD:  The total number of passengers and/or weight/cubic displacement of cargo required to be carried by air for a specific task. See also airlift capability.

airlift service	[USA] DoD:  The performance or procurement of air transportation and services incident thereto required for the movement of persons, cargo, mail, or other goods.

AIRLOGSITREP	Air Logistics Situation Report

AIRMICS	Army Institute for Research in Management Information, Communications, and Computer Science

airmiss	[USA] DoD:  See near miss.

airmobile forces(*)	[USA] DoD:  The ground combat, supporting and air vehicle units required to conduct an airmobile operation.

airmobile operation(*)	[USA] DoD:  An operation in which combat forces and their equipment move about the battlefield by aircraft to engage in ground combat.

airmobility(*)	[USA] DoD:  A capability of airmobile forces which permits them to move by air while retaining the ability to engage in ground combat.

AIRMOD	Air Freight Module

AIROPS	Air Operations

AIROPS	Air Operations Report System

AIRP	[USA] Airborne Instrumentation Research Program. A NASA project.

airport	[USA] DoD:  See airfield.

airport surface detection

   equipment	[USA] DoD:  Short-range radar displaying the airport surface. Aircraft and vehicular traffic operating on runways, taxiways, and ramps, moving or stationary, may be observed with a high degree of resoluttion.

airport surveillance radar	[USA] DoD:  Radar displaying range and azimuth that is normally employed in a terminal area as an aid to approach- and departure-control.

airport traffic area	[USA] DoD:  Unless otherwise specifically designated, that airspace within a horizontal radius of five statute miles from the geographic center of any airport at which a control tower is operating, extending from the surface up to, but not including, an altitude of 3,000 feet above the elevation of the airport.

AIRS	Advanced Inertial Reference Sphere

AIRS	AMDF Integration and Retrieval System (USA)

AIRSOUTH	Air Forces, Southern Region (NATO)

airspace control	[USA] DoD:  See airspace control in the combat zone.

airspace control area(*)	[USA] DoD:  Airspace which is laterally defined by the boundaries of the area of operations. The airspace control area may be subdivided into airspace control sub-areas.

airspace control authority(*)	[USA] DoD:  The commander designated to assume overall responsibility for the operation of the airspace control system in the airspace control area.

airspace control boundary(*)	[USA] DoD:  The lateral limits of an airspace control area, airspace control sub-area, high density airspace control zone, or airspace restricted area.

airspace control center	[USA] DoD:  The airspace control authority's primary airspace control facility, including assigned Service component, host nation, and/or allied personnel and equipment.

airspace control facility	[USA] DoD:  Any of the several Service component, host nation, or allied facilities that provide airspace control in the combat zone.

airspace control in the

   combat zone	[USA] DoD:  A process used to increase combat effectiveness by promoting the safe, efficient, and flexible use of airspace. Airspace control is provided in order to prevent fratricide, enhance air defense operations, and permit greater flexibility of operations. Airspace control does not infringe on the authority vested in commanders to approve, disapprove, or deny combat operations. Also called combat airspace control; airspace control.

airspace control order	[USA] DoD:  An order implementing the airspace control plan that provides the details of the approved requests for airspace control measures. It is published either as part of the air tasking order or as a separate document. Also called ACO.

airspace control plan	[USA] DoD:  The document approved by the joint force commander that provides specific planning guidance and procedures for the airspace control system for the joint force area of responsibility. Also called ACP.

airspace control sector	[USA] DoD:  A subelement of the airspace control area, established to facilitate the control of the overall area. Airspace control sector boundaries normally coincide with air defense organization subdivision boundaries. Airspace control sectors are designated in accordance with procedures and guidance contained in the airspace control plan in consideration of Service component, host nation, and allied airspace control capabilities and requirements.  See also airspace control area.

airspace control system(*)	[USA] DoD:  An arrangement of those organizations, personnel, policies, procedures, and facilities required to perform airspace control functions.

airspace management	[USA] DoD:  The coordination, integration, and regulation of the use of airspace of defined dimensions.

airspace reservation	[USA] DoD:  The airspace located above an area on the surface of the land or water, designated and set apart by Executive Order of the President or by a state, commonwealth, or territory, over which the flight of aircraft is prohibited or restricted for the purpose of national defense or for other governmental purposes.

airspace restrictions(*)	[USA] DoD:  Special restrictive measures applied to segments of airspace of defined dimensions.

airspeed	[USA] DoD:  The speed of an aircraft relative to its surrounding air mass.  The unqualified term "airspeed" can mean any one of the following: a. calibrated airspeed-- Indicated airspeed corrected for instrument installation error. b. equivalent airspeed--Calibrated airspeed corrected for compressibility error. c. indicated airspeed--The airspeed shown by an airspeed indicator. d. true airspeed--Equivalent airspeed corrected for error due to air density (altitude and temperature).

airspeed indicator(*)	[USA] DoD:  An instrument which displays the indicated airspeed of the aircraft derived from inputs of pitot and static pressures.

AIRSTAT	Air Defense Status

airway(*)	[USA] DoD:  A control area or portion thereof established in the form of a corridor marked with radio navigational aids. See also air control.

airways station	[USA] DoD:  A ground communication installation established, manned, and equipped to communicate with aircraft in flight, as well as with other designated airways installations, for the purpose of expeditious and safe movements of aircraft. These stations may or may not be located onn designated airways.

AIS	Advanced Indication System

AIS	AFWAL Information System (ASD)

AIS	Air Intelligence System

AIS	AUTODIN Information System

AIS	Automated Information System

AIS	Avionics Intermediate Shop

AIS	Avionics Intermediate Supporter Station

AISARC	Automated Information Systems Acquisition Review Council

AISI	Army Information System Integration

AISRC	Automated Information Systems Review Council

AISS	Airborne Information Systems Squadron

AIST	Air Intelligence Support Team

AISWG	Air Interface Standards Working Group (NATO)

AIU	ADCOM IDHS Upgrade

AIU	AUTODIN Interface Unit

AIWS	[USA] Advanced Interdiction Weapon System

AIWS	Advanced-Interdiction Weapon System

AIX	Advanced Interactive Executive

AJ	Anti-Jam

AJCC	Alternate Joint Communications Center

AJCON	Automated Job Control

AJEM	Army Joint Exercise Manual

AJPO	Ada Joint Program Office

AK	[USA] USN: General Cargo Ship

AKA	[USA] USN: Attack Cargo Ship

AKDC	Automatic Key Distribution Center

AKG	[Germany] Aufklarungsgeschwaderreconnaissance wing

AKG	AKG 51  'Immelmann'

AKR	[USA] USN: Vehicle Cargo Ship

AKROCC	Alaskan Region Operations Control Center

AKV	[USA] Aircraft Ferry. Often old carriers.

AL	Air Land

Al Quwwat al Jawwiya al

   Malakiya Alurduniya	[USA] Royal Jordanian Air Force

Al Quwwat al Jawwiya al

   Malakiya Marakishaya	[Morocco] Royal Moroccan Air Force

Al Quwwat al Jawwiya as

   Saudiya	[Saudi-Arabia] Royal Saudi Air Force.

Al Quwwat al Jawwiya bij

   Libiyya	[Libya] Libyan Air Force.

Al Quwwat al Jawwiya il

   Misriya	[Egypt] Egyptian Air Force

ALACS	A La Carte System

Alarik	[Germany] Plan for a military occupation of Italy by German forces.

ALARM	[UK] Air-Launched Anti-Radiation Missile

ALAT	[France] Aviation Legere de l'Armee de Terre; 'light air force of the land army'.

ALBM	Air Land Battle Management (USA/USAF/DARPA)

ALBM	Air-Launched Ballistic Missile

ALC	Air Logistics Center(s) (AFMC)

ALC	Assured Logistics Communications

ALCAM	Air-Launched Conventional Attack Missile

ALCC	[USA] Air Launch Control Center

ALCC	Airborne Launch Control Center

ALCC	Airlift Control Center

ALCE	Airlift Control Element

ALCEP	AUTOSEVOCOM Life Cycle Extension Program (DISA)

ALCM	[USA] Air-Launched Cruise Missile, the AGM-86 cruise missile carried by the B-52 and B-1.

ALCOM	Alaskan Command

ALCP	Alternate Command Post

ALCS	[USA] Augmented Longitudinal Control System

ALCS	Airborne Launch Control System

ALCS	Airlift Control Squadron

ALD	[USA] DoD:  See accounting line designator; available-to-load date.

ALD	Available to Load Date (at APOE)

ALDT	Administrative and Logistics Delay Time

ALE	Annual Loss Expectancy

ALE	Army Liaison Element

ALERT	Air Logistics Early Requirements Technique

ALERT	Aircraft Low Energy Retrieval Technique

alert force	[USA] DoD:  Specified forces maintained in a special degree of readiness.

alert(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. Readiness for action, defense or protection. 2. A warning signal of a real or threatened danger, such as an air attack.  3. The period of time during which troops stand by in response to an alarm. 4. To forewarn; to prepare for action. See also airborne alert. (DOD) 5. A warning received by a unit or a headquarters which forewarns of an impending operational mission. See also air defense warning conditions; ground alert; warning order.

alerting service(*)	[USA] DoD:  A service provided to notify appropriate organizations regarding aircraft in need of search and rescue aid, and assist such organizations as required.

ALERTS	Airborne Early Warning and RV Tracking System

ALF	[USA] Airlift Flight

ALF	Air Lift Forces

ALFA	Air Land Force Application Agency (USA/USAF)

ALFI	Air Land Force Interface

ALFSE	Allied Land Forces Southeast (NATO)

ALFSEA	[Allied] Allied Land Forces South-East Asia, central command for these forces, created in November 1944.

ALFT	Annual Long-Range Airlift Requirements

ALH	Active Laser Homing

ALH	Advanced Light Helicopter

ALIC	Aircraft Launcher Interface Computer

ALICE	Automated Logistics Integrated Computer Extracts (AFMC)

ALL	[USA] Airborne Laser Laboratory

all available	[USA] DoD:  A command or request to obtain the fire of all artillery able to deliver effective fire on a given target.

all out war	[USA] DoD:  Not to be used. See general war.

all-purpose hand-held weapon	[USA] DoD:  A lightweight, hand-held, small arms weapon capable of projecting munitions required to engage both area- and point-type targets.

all-source intelligence	[USA] DoD:  1. Intelligence products and/or organizations and activities that incorporate all sources of information, including, most frequently, human resources intelligence, imagery intelligence, measurement and signature intelligence, signals intelligence, and open source data, in the production of finished intelligence. 2. In intelligence collection, a phrase that indicates that in the satisfaction of intelligence requirements, all collection, processing, exploitation, and reporting systems and resources are identified for possible use and those most capable are tasked. See also intelligence.

all-weather air defense

   fighter(*)	[USA] DoD:  A fighter aircraft with equipment and weapons which enable it to engage airborne targets in all weather conditions, day and night.

ALLA	Allied Long Lines Agency (NATO)

ALLNAV	[USA] All Navy, message to all navy personnel.

allocation	[USA] DoD:  In a general sense, distribution of limited resources among competing requirements for employment. Specific allocations (e.g., air sorties, nuclear weapons, forces, and transportation) are described as allocation of air sorties, nuclear weapons, etc. See also allocation (air); allocation (nuclear); allocation (transportation); apportionment.

allocation (air)	[USA] DoD:  The translation of the apportionment into total numbers of sorties by aircraft type available for each operation/task.  See also allocation.

allocation (nuclear)	[USA] DoD:  The apportionment of specific numbers and types of nuclear weapons to a commander for a stated time period as a planning factor for use in the development of war plans. (Additional authority is required for the actual deployment of allocated weapons to locations desired by the commander to support the war plans.  Expenditures of these weapons are not authorized until released by proper authority.)

allocation (transportation)	[USA] DoD:  Apportionment by designated authority of available transport capability to users.

allotment	[USA] DoD:  The temporary change of assignment of tactical air forces between subordinate commands. The authority to allot is vested in the commander having combatant command (command authority). See also combatant command (command authority).

allowable load(*)	[USA] DoD:  The total load that an aircraft can transport over a given distance, taking into account weight and volume. See also airlift capability; airlift requirement; combat load; load; payload; standard load.

Alloy Express	[UK] Exercise, off the Norwegian coast. 1982.

ALM	Airlift Loading Model Army Data Base Generator

ALMC	Army Logistics Management Center

ALMEDS	Alaskan Meteorological Data System

ALMIDS	Army Logistics Management Integration Data System

ALMIS	Acquisition Logistics Management Information System

ALNF	Application of Limited Nuclear Forces

ALNOT	Alert Notice

ALO	Air Liaison Officer

ALO	Airlift Liaison Officer

ALO	Army Liaison Officer

ALO	Authorized Level of Organization

ALOC	[USA] Airborne visual Laser Optical Communication

ALOC	Air Lines of Communication

ALOREP	Airlift Operational Reporting System (USAFE)

ALOTS	[USA] Advanced Light Optical Tracking System

ALP	Allied Logistics Publication

ALPA	[USA] Air Line Pilots Association

Alpha Check	Request for heading and distance to a specified point.

Alpha Scramble	Operational Alert mission.

alphabet code	[USA] DoD:  See phonetic alphabet.

ALPS	Advanced Linear Programming System (Burroughs)

ALPS	Automated Logistics Planning System

ALR	Airlift Requirement

ALRAD	Airborne Laser Rangefinder And Designator

ALRAR	Annual Long Range Airlift Requirements

ALRC	Airlift Logistics Readiness Center

ALRS	Alternate Landing Strip

ALS	[USA] Airlift Squadron

ALS	Ada Language System

ALS	Advanced Logistics System

ALSS	[USA] DoD:  See naval advanced logistic support site.

alternate airfield(*)	[USA] DoD:  An airfield specified in the flight plan to which a flight may proceed when it becomes inadvisable to land at the airfield of intended landing. An alternate airfield may be the airfield of departure.

alternate command authority	[USA] DoD:  One or more predesignated officers empowered by the commander through predelegation of authority to act under stipulated emergency conditions in the accomplishment of previously defined functions.

alternate command post	[USA] DoD:  Any location designated by a commander to assume command post functions in the event the command post becomes inoperative. It may be partially or fully equipped and manned or it may be the command post of a subordinate unit.

alternate headquarters	[USA] DoD:  An existing headquarters of a component or subordinate command which is predesignated to assume the responsibilities and functions of another headquarters under prescribed emergency conditions.

alternative airfield(*)	[USA] DoD:  An airfield with minimal essential facilities for use as an emergency landing ground, or when main or redeployment airfields are out of action, or as required for tactical flexibility.  See also airfield.

ALTHQ-BS	Alternate Headquarters Battle Staff

altimeter(*)	[USA] DoD:  An instrument which measures vertical distance with respect to a reference level.

altitude acclimatization(*)	[USA] DoD:  A slow physiological adaptation resulting from prolonged exposure to significantly reduced atmospheric pressure.

altitude chamber	[USA] DoD:  See hypobaric chamber.

altitude datum(*)	[USA] DoD:  The arbitrary level from which vertical displacement is measured. The datum for height measurement is the terrain directly below the aircraft or some specified datum; for pressure altitude, the level at which the atmospheric pressure is 29.92 inches of mercury (1013.2 m.bs); and for true altitude, mean sea level. See also altitude.

altitude delay(*)	[USA] DoD:  Synchronization delay introduced between the time of transmission of the radar pulse and the start of the trace on the indicator, for the purpose of eliminating the altitude hole on the plan position indicator-type display.

altitude height	[USA] DoD:  See altitude datum.

altitude hold(*)	[USA] DoD:  In a flight control system, a control mode in which the barometric altitude existing at time of engagement is maintained automatically.

altitude hole(*)	[USA] DoD:  The blank area at the origin of a radial display, on a radar tube presentation, the center of the periphery of which represents the point on the ground immediately below the aircraft. In side-looking airborne radar, this is known as the altitude slot.

altitude separation	[USA] DoD:  See vertical separation.

altitude sickness	[USA] DoD:  The syndrome of depression, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, and collapse, due to decreased atmospheric pressure, occurring in an individual exposed to an altitude beyond that to which acclimatization has occurred.

altitude slot	[USA] DoD:  See altitude hole.

altitude tint	[USA] DoD:  See hypsometric tinting.

altitude(*)	[USA] DoD:  The vertical distance of a level, a point or an object considered as a point, measured from mean sea level. See also absolute altitude; critical altitude; density altitude; drop altitude; elevation; height; high altitude; minimum safe altitude; pressure altitude; transition altitude; true altitude.

ALU	Airlift Unit

ALUSNA	[USA] US Naval Attaché

AM	Air Manifest

AM	Air Movement Message

AM	Amplitude Modulated/Modulation

AM-CW	Amplitude Modulated Continuous Wave

AMAS	Automatic Mobile Aerostation

AMAS	AVFUEL Management Accounting System (USAF)

AMAS	Aviation Management Accounting System

AMASS	Advanced Marine Airborne SIGINT System (USMC)

AMB	Aircraft Maintenance Branch

AMB	Ambulatory

AMBCS	Alaska Meteor Burst Communications System

ambulatory patient	[USA] DoD:  See walking patient.

AMC	[USA] Air Materiel Command

AMC	[USA] DoD:  See Air Mobility Command. Created in 1992, combining the transport part of MAC, TAC and SAC.

AMC	Aerospace Maintenance Cell

AMC	Army Material Command (formerly DARCOM)

AMCC	Ashore Mobile Contingency Communications

AMCCOM	Armaments, Munitions, and Chemical Command (USA)

AMCM	Airborne Mine Countermeasure

AMD	Aerospace Medical Division

AMD	Air Movement Designator

AMDF	Army Master Data File

AMDP	Aircraft Maintenance Delayed for Parts

AME	Airspace Management Element (USA)

AMEDD	Army Medical Department

AMEDP	Allied Medical Publication

AMES	Automatic Message Entry System

AMETA	Army Management Engineering Training Activity

AMF	[NATO] ACE Mobile Force

AMF	[USA] Automatic Maneuvering Flaps, fitted to the A-7D.

AMG	[UK] Air Maintenance Group, RNAS Yeovilton.

AMG	[UK] Air Movements Group (Royal Navy)

AMGOT	[Allied] Allied Military Government Occupied Territories

AMH	Automated Message Handler/Handling

AMH MROC	AMH Multicommand ROC

AMHS	Automated Message Handling System

AMI	[Italy] Aeronautica Militare ItalianaItalian Air Force

AMIE	AUTODIN Management Index

AMIM	Army Material Information Memorandum

AMIS	Automated Management Information System

AMJAMS	Automated Military Justice Analysis and Management System

AMME	Army Multi-Message Exchange

AMME	Automated Multi-Media Exchange (USA)

AMMIS	Aerospace Maintenance Manpower Information System (HQ USAF)

AMMIS	Aircraft Maintenance Manpower Information System

ammo (plus, minus, zero)	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning I have amount of ammunition indicated left (type may be specified. For example: ammo plus--I have more than half my ammunition left. ammo minus--I have less than half my ammunition left. ammo zero--I have no ammunition left.)

AMMPCR	Aircraft and Missile Maintenance Production Compression Report

AMMPTS	Aircraft and Missile Maintenance Production Total System (PACAF)

AMMS	Allowable Material Management System

AMMS	Automated Message Management System (NATO)

ammunition	[USA] DoD:  See munition.

ammunition and toxic material

   open space(*)	[USA] DoD:  An area especially prepared for storage of explosive ammunition and toxic material. For reporting purposes, it does not include the surrounding area restricted for storage because of safety distance factors. It includes barricades and improvised coverings. See also storage.

ammunition controlled supply

   rate	[USA] DoD:  In Army usage, the amount of ammunition estimated to be available to sustain operations of a designated force for a specified time if expenditures are controlled at that rate. It is expressed in terms of rounds per weapon per day for ammunition items fired by weapons, and in terms of units of measure per organization per day for bulk allotment ammunition items.  Tactical commanders use this rate to control expenditures of ammunition during tactical operations at planned intervals. It is issued through command channels at each level. It is determined based on consideration of the required supply rates submitted by subordinate commanders and ammunition assets available.

ammunition lot(*)	[USA] DoD:  A quantity of homogeneous ammunition, identified by a unique lot number, which is manufactured, assembled, or renovated by one producer under uniform conditions and which is expected to function in a uniform manner.

ammunition supply point	[USA] DoD:  See distribution point.

AMMUS	Air Force Minicomputer Multi-User System (Wang)

AMMUSNET	Air Force Minicomputer Multi-User System Network

AMO	Air Movement Designator

AMO	Automation Management Office

AMOPS	Army Mobilization and Operations Planning System

AMOS	AF Maui Optical Station (RADC)

AMOS	Automatic Message Operating Scheduling Program

AMP	Amplification Message

AMP	Automated Data Processing System Master Plan

AMP	Avionics Modernization Program (USAF)

AMPE	Automated Message Processing Equipment

AMPE	Automated Message Processing Exchange

AMPH	Amphibious

amphibious assault	[USA] DoD:  The principal type of amphibious operation that involves establishing a force on a hostile or potentially hostile shore. See also assault; assault phase.

amphibious assault area	[USA] DoD:  See landing area.

amphibious assault landing	[USA] DoD:  See amphibious operation, Part e.

amphibious assault ship

   (general purpose)	[USA] DoD:  A naval ship designed to embark, deploy, and land elements of a landing force in an assault by helicopters, landing craft, amphibious vehicles, and by combinations of these methods. Designated LHA.

amphibious chart(*)	[USA] DoD:  A special naval chart designed to meet special requirements for landing operations and passive coastal defense, at a scale of 1:25,000 or larger, and showing foreshore and coastal information in greater detail than a combat chart.

amphibious command ship(*)	[USA] DoD:  A naval ship from which a commander exercises control in amphibious operations. (DOD) Also called LCC.

amphibious construction

battalion	[USA] DoD:  A permanently commissioned naval unit, subordinate to the commander, naval beach group, designed to provide an administrative unit from which personnel and equipment are formed in tactical elements and made available to appropriate commanders to operate pontoon causeways, transfer barges, warping tugs, and assault bulk fuel systems, and to meet salvage requirements of the naval beach party.

amphibious control group(*)	[USA] DoD:  Personnel, ships, and craft designated to control the waterborne ship-to-shore movement in an amphibious operation.

amphibious demonstration(*)	[USA] DoD:  A type of amphibious operation conducted for the purpose of deceiving the enemy by a show of force with the expectation of deluding the enemy into a course of action unfavorable to him.

amphibious force(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. A naval force and landing force, together with supporting forces that are trained, organized and equipped for amphibious operations. 2. In naval usage, the administrative title of the amphibious type command of a fleet.

amphibious group	[USA] DoD:  A command within the amphibious force, consisting of the commander and staff, designed to exercise operational control of assigned units in executing all phases of a division-size amphibious operation.

amphibious lift(*)	[USA] DoD:  The total capacity of assault shipping utilized in an amphibious operation, expressed in terms of personnel, vehicles, and measurement or weight tons of supplies.

amphibious objective area(*)	[USA] DoD:  A geographical area, delineated in the initiating directive, for purposes of command and control within which is located the objective(s) to be secured by the amphibious task force. This area must be of sufficient size to ensure accomplishment of the amphibious task force's mission and must provide sufficient area for conducting necessary sea, air, and land operations.

amphibious objective study	[USA] DoD:  A study designed to provide basic intelligence data of a permanent or semipermanent nature required for planning amphibious operations. Each study deals with a specific area, the selection of which is based on strategic location, susceptibility to seizure by amphibious means, and other considerations.

amphibious operation	[USA] DoD:  An attack launched from the sea by naval and landing forces, embarked in ships or craft involving a landing on a hostile or potentially hostile shore. As an entity, the amphibious operation includes the following phases: a. planning--The period extending from issuance of the initiating directive to embarkation. b. embarkation--The period during which the forces, with their equipment and supplies, are embarked in the assigned shipping. c. rehearsal--The period during which the prospective operation is rehearsed for the purpose of: (1) testing adequacy of plans, the timing of detailed operations, and the combat readiness of participating forces; (2) ensuring that all echelons are familiar with plans; and (3) testing communications. d. movement--The period during which various components of the amphibious task force move from points of embarkation to the objective area. e. assault--The period between the arrival of the major assault forces of the amphibious task force in the objective area and the accomplishment of the amphibious task force mission.

amphibious planning	[USA] DoD:  The process of planning for an amphibious operation, distinguished by the necessity for concurrent, parallel, and detailed planning by all participating forces; and wherein the planning pattern is cyclical in nature, composed of a series of analyses and judgments of operational situations, each stemming from those that have preceded.

amphibious raid(*)	[USA] DoD:  A type of amphibious operation involving swift incursion into or temporary occupation of an objective followed by a planned withdrawal. See also amphibious operation.

amphibious reconnaissance

   unit	[USA] DoD:  A unit organized, equipped, and trained to conduct and support amphibious reconnaissance missions. An amphibious reconnaissance unit is made up of a number of amphibious reconnaissance teams.

amphibious reconnaissance(*)	[USA] DoD:  An amphibious landing conducted by minor elements, normally involving stealth rather than force of arms, for the purpose of securing information, and usually followed by a planned withdrawal.

amphibious shipping	[USA] DoD:  Organic Navy ships specifically designed to transport, land, and support laanding forces in amphibious assault operations and capable of being loaded or unloaded by naval personnel without external assistance in the amphibious objective area.

amphibious squadron(*)	[USA] DoD:  A tactical and administrative organization composed of amphibious assault shipping to transport troops and their equipment for an amphibious assault operation.

amphibious striking forces	[USA] DoD:  Forces capable of projecting military power from the sea upon adjacent land areas for initiating and/or conducting operations there in the face of enemy opposition.

amphibious task force	[USA] DoD:  The task organization formed for the purpose of conducting an amphibious operation. The amphibious task force always includes Navy forces and a landing force, with their organic aviation, and may include Military Sealift Command-provided ships and Air Force forces when appropriate. Also called ATF.

amphibious tractor	[USA] DoD:  See amphibious vehicle.

amphibious transport dock	[USA] DoD:  A ship designed to transport and land troops, equipment, and supplies by means of embarked landing craft, amphibious vehicles, and helicopters. Designated as LPD.

amphibious transport group	[USA] DoD:  A subdivision of an amphibious task force, composed primarily of transport ships. The size of the transport group will depend upon the scope of the operation. Ships of the transport group will be combat-loaded to support the landing force scheme of maneuver ashore. A transport unit will usually be formed to embark troops and equipment to be landed over a designated beach or to embark all helicopter-borne troops and equipment.

amphibious vehicle availability

   table	[USA] DoD:  A tabulation of the type and number of amphibious vehicles available primarily for assault landings and for support of other elements of the operation.

amphibious vehicle

   employment plan	[USA] DoD:  A plan showing in tabular form the planned employment of amphibious vehicles in landing operations, including their employment after the initial movement to the beach.

amphibious vehicle launching

   area(*)	[USA] DoD:  An area, in the vicinity of and to seaward of the line of departure, to which landing ships proceed and launch amphibious vehicles.

amphibious vehicle(*)	[USA] DoD:  A wheeled or tracked vehicle capable of operating on both land and water. See also landing craft; vehicle.

amphibious withdrawal(*)	[USA] DoD:  A type of amphibious operation involving the extraction of forces by sea in naval ships or craft from a hostile or potentially hostile shore. See also amphibious operation.

amplifying report	[USA] DoD:  See contact report.

AMPS	Airlift Mission Planning and Scheduling System (MAC)

AMPS	Automated Message Processing System

AMPSA	[USA] Advanced Manned Precision Strategic Aircraft. Requirement, 1965.

AMRAAM	[USA] Advanced Medium Range AAM, also known as AIM-120, the replacement for AIM-7 Sparrow, similar in layout but smaller, and with an active seeker.

AMRARM	[USA] Advanced Medium-Range Anti-Radiation Missile.

AMREP	Aircraft and Missile Maintenance Production Compression Report (USAF/PACAF/AFLC)

AMRO	Army Medical Regulating Office

AMS	[USA] Air Maintenance Squadron

AMS	Aerial Measuring System

AMS	Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

AMS	Ammunition Maintenance Squadron

AMS	Automated Maintenance System (C5)

AMS	Automated Management System (ASD)

AMS	Avionics Maintenance Squadron

AMSA	[USA] Advanced Manned Strategic Aircraft. Requirement, 1965.

AMSAR	[UK/France] Airborne Multi-Role Solid-state Active-array Radar.  Development began in 1993, with planned service introduction in 2005.

AMSDL	Acquisition Management System and Data List

AMSDS	Automated Management Supporting Data System

AMSL	Above Mean Sea Level

AMSOE	Automated Mobility Schedule of Events

AMSRC	Acquisition Management Systems Review Committee

AMSS	Advanced Multi Mission Sensor System (USN)

AMSSA	Assured Mission Support Space Architecture

AMSSB	Amplitude Modulation - Single Sideband

AMST	[USA] Advanced Medium STOL Transport. Requirement to which the Boeing YC-14 and McDonnell Douglas YC-15 were built.

AMTBF	Attack Management Testbed Facility

AMTF	Airmobile-Mechanized Task Force

AMTI	Airborne Moving Target Indicator

AMTRAC	Airlift Monitoring and Tracking System (USAFE)

AMU	Aircraft Maintenance Unit

Amuck	[UK] Rocket launcher for depth charges, used by surface ships during WWII.

AMUS	Automated Manpower Utilization System (USA)

AMVER	Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue System (USCG)

AMW	[USA] Air Mobility Wing

AN	[CIS]  Antonov Series Transport.  AN Examples

AN/APS	[USA] Army-Navy / Airborne Pulse Search equipment, i.e. a radar set carried by aircraft.

AN/GYQ-21(V)	Military Designation for PDP-11-Based Computers

ANA	Army Network Architecture

ANAF	AUTOSEVOCOM Network Assessment Facility

analysis(*)	[USA] DoD:  In intelligence usage, a step in the processing phase of the intelligence cycle in which information is subjected to review in order to identify significant facts for subsequent interpretation.  See also intelligence cycle.

ANC	Access Node Control

ANCA	Allied Naval Communications Agency (NATO)

anchor	[USA] DoD:  See sinker.

anchor cable(*)	[USA] DoD:  In air transport, a cable in an aircraft to which the parachute static lines or strops are attached.

anchor line extension kit(*)	[USA] DoD:  A device fitted to an aircraft equipped with removable clamshell doors to enable paratroopers to exit from the rear.

anchored	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "Am orbiting a visible orbit point."

ANCS	AUTOVON Network Control Subsystem

ANDVT	Advanced Narrowband Digital Voice Terminal

ANFE	Aircraft Not Fully Equipped

ANG	[France] Atlantique Nouvelle Generation

ANG	[USA] Air National Guard

ANG	[USA] Army National Guard

ANG/WARS	Air National Guard Workday Accounting and Reporting System

ANGB	[USA] Air National Guard Base

angels	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept and close air support, a code meaning aircraft altitude (in thousands of feet).

Angels	Altitude in thousands of feet.

angle of convergence(*)	[USA] DoD:  The angle subtended by the eyebase of an observer at the point of focus.

angle of depression(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. The angle in a vertical plane between the horizontal and a descending line. 2. In air photography, the angle between the optical axis of an obliquely mounted air camera and the horizontal. Also called depression angle. See also tilt angle.

angle of safety(*)	[USA] DoD:  The minimal permissible angular clearance, at the gun, of the path of a projectile above the friendly troops. It is the angle of clearance corrected to ensure the safety of the troops. See also elevation of security.

angle of view(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. The angle between two rays passing through the perspective center (rear nodal point) of a camera lens to two opposite corners of the format. 2. In photogrammetry, twice the angle whose tangent is one-half the length of the diagonal of the format divided by the calibrated focal length.

angle T(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, the angle formed by the intersection of the gun-target line and the observer-target line.

ANGLICO	[USA] DoD:  See air/naval gunfire liaison company.

ANGOSTA	[USA] Air National Guard Operational Support Aircraft

ANGSC	Air National Guard Support Center

ANI	Automatic Number Identification

ANL	Automatic Noise Limiter

ANMCC	Alternate National Military Command Center

annex	[USA] DoD:  A document appended to an operation order or other document to make it clearer or to give further details.

annotated print(*)	[USA] DoD:  A photograph on which interpretation details are indicated by words or symbols.

annotation(*)	[USA] DoD:  A marking placed on imagery or drawings for explanatory purposes or to indicate items or areas of special importance.

annual screening	[USA] DoD:  One day of active duty for training required each year for Individual Ready Reserve members so the Services can keep current on each member's physical condition, dependency status, military qualifications, civilian occupational skills, availability for service, and other information.

annual training	[USA] DoD:  The minimal period of training reserve members must perform each year to satisfy the training requirements associated with their reserve component assignment.

ANO	Air Navigation Order

Anorak Express	[UK] Exercise. Deployment of BAe Harriers to Northern Norway, 1982.

ANORS	Anticipated Not Operationally Ready-Supply

ANP	[USA] Aircraft Nuclear Propulsionan attempt to build a nuclear-powered aircraft, primarily a strategic bomber.

ANP	Allied Navigation Publication

ANR	Alaskan NORAD Region

ANRCC	Alaskan NORAD Region Control Center

ANROCC	Alaskan NORAD Region Operations Control Center

ANS	Airborne, or: Automatic Navigation System

ANSI	American National Standards Institute

ANT	[France] Armament Nucleaire Tactique; the nuclear-armed part of the air force.

antenna mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a contact mine fitted with antennae which, when touched by a steel ship, sets up galvanic action to fire the mine. See also mine.

anti-G suit	[USA] DoD:  A device worn by aircrew to counteract the effects on the human body of positive acceleration.

antiair warfare	[USA] DoD:  A US Navy/US Marine Corps term used to indicate that action required to destroy or reduce to an acceptable level the enemy air and missile threat. It includes such measures as the use of interceptors, bombers, antiaircraft guns, surface-to-air and air-to-air missiles, electronic attack, and destruction of the air or missile threat both before and after it is launched. Other measures which are taken to minimize the effects of hostile air action are cover, concealment, dispersion, deception (including electronic), and mobility. See also counter air.

antiarmor helicopter(*)	[USA] DoD:  A helicopter armed primarily for use in the destruction of armored targets. Also called antitank helicopter.

anticountermining device(*)	[USA] DoD:  A device fitted in an influence mine designed to prevent its actuation by shock.

anticrop agent(*)	[USA] DoD:  A living organism or chemical used to cause disease or damage to selected food or industrial crops.

anticrop operation(*)	[USA] DoD:  The employment of anticrop agents in military operations to destroy the enemy's source of selected food or industrial crops. See also antiplant agent; herbicide.

antilift device(*)	[USA] DoD:  A device arranged to detonate the mine to which it is attached, or to detonate another mine or charge nearby, if the mine is disturbed.

antimateriel agent(*)	[USA] DoD:  A living organism or chemical used to cause deterioration of, or damage to, selected materiel.

antimateriel operation(*)	[USA] DoD:  The employment of antimateriel weapons or agents in military operations.

antipersonnel mine (land

   mine warfare)	[USA] DoD:  A mine designed to cause casualties to personnel. See also mine.

antiplant agent	[USA] DoD:  A microorganism or chemical that will kill, disease, or damage plants. See also anticrop agent; herbicide.

antiradiation missile(*)	[USA] DoD:  A missile which homes passively on a radiation source. See also guided missile.

antirecovery device(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, any device in a mine designed to prevent an enemy discovering details of the working of the mine mechanism.

antisubmarine action(*)	[USA] DoD:  An operation by one or more antisubmarine ships or aircraft, or a combination of both, against a particular enemy submarine.

antisubmarine air close

support	[USA] DoD:  Air operations for the antisubmarine warfare protection of a supported force. These operations are normally carried out within 80 nautical miles of the force, but this limit may be varied at the discretion of the controlling officer in tactical command.

antisubmarine air distant

support	[USA] DoD:  Antisubmarine air support at a distance from, but directly related to, specific convoys or forces.

antisubmarine air search

attack unit	[USA] DoD:  The designation given to one or more aircraft separately organized as a tactical unit to search for and destroy submarines.

antisubmarine barrier(*)	[USA] DoD:  The line formed by a series of static devices or mobile units arranged for the purpose of detecting, denying passage to, or destroying hostile submarines. See also antisubmarine patrol.

antisubmarine operation	[USA] DoD:  Operation contributing to the conduct of antisubmarine warfare.

antisubmarine patrol(*)	[USA] DoD:  The systematic and continuing investigation of an area or along a line to detect or hamper submarines, used when the direction of submarine movement can be established. See also antisubmarine barrier.

antisubmarine rocket	[USA] DoD:  A surface ship-launched, rocket-propelled, nuclear depth charge or homing torpedo. Designated as RUR-5A. Also called ASROC.

antisubmarine screen(*)	[USA] DoD:  An arrangement of ships and/or aircraft for the protection of a screened unit against attack by a submarine.

antisubmarine search(*)	[USA] DoD:  Systematic investigation of a particular area for the purpose of locating a submarine known or suspected to be somewhere in the area. Some types of search are also used in locating the position of a distress incident.

antisubmarine support

   operation(*)	[USA] DoD:  An operation conducted by an antisubmarine force in the area around a force or convoy, in areas through which the force or convoy is passing, or in defense of geographic areas. Support operations may be completely coordinated with those of the force or convoy, or they may be independent operations coordinated only to the extent of providing operational intelligence and information.

antisubmarine torpedo	[USA] DoD:  A submarine-launched, long-range, high-speed, wire-guided, deep-diving, wakeless torpedo capable of carrying a nuclear warhead for use in antisubmarine and antisurface ship operations. Also called ASTOR.

antisubmarine warfare forces	[USA] DoD:  Forces organized primarily for antisubmarine action. May be composed of surface ships, aircraft, submarines, or any combination of these, and their supporting systems.

antisubmarine warfare(*)	[USA] DoD:  Operations conducted with the intention of denying the enemy the effective use of submarines.

antisurface air operation(*)	[USA] DoD:  An air operation conducted in an air/sea environment against enemy surface forces.

antisweep device(*)	[USA] DoD:  Any device incorporated in the mooring of a mine or obstructor, or in the mine circuits to make the sweeping of the mine more difficult.

antisweeper mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  A mine which is laid or whose mechanism is designed or adjusted with the specific object of damaging mine countermeasures vessels. See also mine.

antitank helicopter	[USA] DoD:  See antiarmor helicopter.

antitank mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  A mine designed to immobilize or destroy a tank. See also mine.

antiterrorism	[USA] DoD:  Defensive measures used to reduce the vulnerability of individuals and property to terrorist acts, to include limited response and containment by local military forces. Also called AT.  See also antiterrorism awareness; counterterrorism; proactive measures; terrorism.

antiterrorism awareness	[USA] DoD:  Fundamental knowledge of the terrorist threat and measures to reduce personal vulnerability to terrorism. See also antiterrorism.

antivignetting filter(*)	[USA] DoD:  A filter bearing a deposit which is graduated in density to correct for the uneven illumination given by certain lenses, particularly wide angle types.

antiwatching device(*)	[USA] DoD:  A device fitted in a moored mine which causes it to sink should it watch, so as to prevent the position of the mine or minefield being disclosed. See also watching mine.

Anvil	[Allied] Allied invasion in South France, originally intended to contemporary with 'Overlord'. Postponed and renamed 'Dragoon'.

ANVIS	[USA] Aviator's Night Vision Imaging System

ANWC	Alternate National Warning Center

ANWD	Alpha Numeric Wall Display

ANZUK	Australia, New Zealand and UK. Military alliance.

ANZUS	Australia, New Zealand and US Treaty

AO	[USA] DoD:  See area of operations.

AO	[USA] USN: Oiler ship.

AO	Action Officer

AO	Air Order

AO	Allotment Order

AOA	Airborne Optical Adjunct

AOA	Amphibious Objective Area (USN)

AOA	Amphibious Operating Area

AOA	Angle of attack

AOAP	Army Oil Analysis Program Standard Data System

AOB	[USA] DoD:  See advanced operations base.

AOB	Air Order of Battle

AOB	Alternate Operating Base

AOBHIST	AOB History File

AOC	Advanced Operational Capability

AOC	Air Operations Center (USAF)

AOC	Airlift Operations Center

AOC	Area Operations Center

AOC	Army Operations Center

AOC	Aviation Officer Cadet

AOCC	Air Operations Coordination Center

AOCP	Aircraft Out-of-Commission for Parts

AOD	Airlift Operations Directive

AOE	[USA] USN: Fast Combat Support Ship

AOE	Army Of Excellence

AOG	[USA] USN: Gasoline Carrier / Tanker

AOG	Aircraft On the Ground

AOH	Available Operating Hours

AOI	Area Of Interest

AOM/NM	Administration, Operations & Maintenance/Network Management

AON	[USSR] Special Purpose Air Arm, strategic force created in 1936.

AOP	Aerial Observation Post

AOP	Airborne Observation Post

AOP	Allied Ordinance Publication

AOP	Application Output Processor

AOR	[USA] DoD:  See area of responsibility.

AOR	[USA] USN: Replenishment Oiler

AOR	Airborne Optical Radar

AOSC	Alternate Operational Support Center (USAFE)

AOSP	Advanced On-board Signal Processor (RADC)

AOT	[USA] USN: Transport Oiler / Tanker

AOTN	ACE Operational Teletype Network (NATO)

AOTS	ASOC Optical Transceiver System

AP	[USA] USN: Troop Ship, non-landing.

AP	Acquisition Plan

AP	Air Patrol

AP	Airborne Platforms

AP	Allied Publication (NATO)

AP	Analysis Package (SPACECMD)

AP	Antenna Pattern

AP	Applications Processing

AP	Armour Piercing

AP	Automatic Programming

APA	[USA] USN: Attack transport ship

APADE	Automation of Procurement and Accounting Data Entry System

APAG	Atlantic Policy Advisory Group (NATO)

APAM	[USA] Anti-Personnel and Anti-Materiel

APATS	Acquisition Planning and Tracking System (USA)

APC	Adaptive Predictive Coding

APC	Armament Practice Camp

APC	Armored Personnel Carrier

APCAPS	Automated Payroll, Cost and Personnel System

APCC	Aerial Port Control Center

APCM	Aerial Port Capability/Manpower Simulation Model (MAC)

APCP	Army Potential Contractor Program

APCS	Action Paper Control System (OJCS)

APD	[USA] USN: Fast Destroyer Transport

APDS	Advanced Personnel Data System (USAF)

APDS	Automated Postal Directory Service (USMC)

APES	Aerial Port Exploitation Squadron

APES	Automated Patient Evacuation System (MAC)

APFSDS-DU	Armor Penetrating, Fin-Stabilized, Discarding SabotDepleted Uranium.

APG	Aberdeen Proving Ground

APHIDS	Advanced Panoramic Helmet Interface Designator System

Aphrodite	[USA] Use of explosive-packed, remote controlled B-17s against V-2 launching sites. August 1944.

API	Armour Piercing Incendiary

APIS	Application Program and Information System (AFLC)

APL	[USA] USN: Auxiliary Personnel Lighter

APL	A Programming Language

APL	Aero Propulsion Laboratory (AFSC)

APL	Approved Parts List

APM	Acquisition Program Manager

APMAL	Aerial Port Management Level

APML	Assistant Program Manager, Logistics

APMO	Area Petroleum Management Office

APO	Automatic Purchase Order

APOD	Aerial Port of Debarkation

APOE	Aerial Port of Embarkation

apogee	[USA] DoD:  The point at which a missile trajectory or a satellite orbit is farthest from the center of the gravitational field of the controlling body or bodies.

APORT	Aerial Port

APORTS	Aerial Port Capability/Manpower Simulation Model

APORTS	Aerial Ports File (WWMCCS)

APP	Allied Procedures Publication

apparent horizon(*)	[USA] DoD:  The visible line of demarcation between land/sea and sky.

apparent precession(*)	[USA] DoD:  The apparent deflection of the gyro axis, relative to the Earth, due to the rotating effect of the Earth and not due to any applied force. Also called apparent wander.

apparent wander	[USA] DoD:  See apparent precession.

appendix	[USA] DoD:  A subsidiary addition to a main paper. Details essential to the main paper but too bulky or numerous to include therein are usually embodied in appendices.

applicable materiel assets	[USA] DoD:  That portion of the total acceptable materiel assets that meets the military or other characteristics as defined by the responsible Military Service and that is in the right condition and location to satisfy a specific military requirement.

application	[USA] DoD:  1. The system or problem to which a computer is applied.  Reference is often made to an application as being either of the computational type, wherein arithmetic computations predominate, or of the data processing type, wherein data handling operations predominate. 2. In the intelligence context, the direct extraction and tailoring of information from an existing foundation of intelligence and near real time reporting. It is focused on and meets specific, narrow requirements, normally on demand.

applied research	[USA] DoD:  Research concerned with the practical application of knowledge, material, and/or techniques directed toward a solution to an existent or anticipated military requirement. See also basic research; research.

APPN	Advanced Peer-to-Peer Networking

apportionment	[USA] DoD:  In the general sense, distribution for planning of limited resources among competing requirements. Specific apportionments (e.g., air sorties and forces for planning) are described as apportionment of air sorties and forces for planning, etc. See also allocation; apportionment (air).

apportionment (air)	[USA] DoD:  The determination and assignment of the total expected effort by percentage and/or by priority that should be devoted to the various air operations and/or geographic areas for a given period of time.

appreciations	[USA] DoD:  Personal conclusions, official estimates, and assumptions about another party's intentions, military capabilities, and activities used in planning and decisionmaking. a. desired appreciations--Adversary personal conclusions and official estimates, valid or invalid, that result in adversary behaviors and official actions advantageous to friendly interests and objectives. b. harmful appreciations--Adversary personal conclusions, official estimates, or assumptions, valid or invalid, that result in adversary behaviors and official actions harmful to friendly interests and objectives.

approach clearance	[USA] DoD:  Authorization for a pilot conducting flight in accordance with instrument flight rules to commence an approach to an airport.

approach end of runway(*)	[USA] DoD:  That end of the runway nearest to the direction from which the final approach is made.

approach lane(*)	[USA] DoD:  An extension of a boat lane from the line of departure toward the transport area. It may be terminated by marker ships, boats, or buoys.

approach march(*)	[USA] DoD:  Advance of a combat unit when direct contact with the enemy is imminent. Troops are fully or partially deployed. The approach march ends when ground contact with the enemy is made or when the attack position is occupied. See also advance to contact.

approach schedule(*)	[USA] DoD:  The schedule which indicates, for each scheduled wave, the time of departure from the rendezvous area, from the line of departure, and from other control points and the time of arrival at the beach.

approach sequence(*)	[USA] DoD:  The order in which two or more aircraft are cleared for an approach.

approach time	[USA] DoD:  The time at which an aircraft is expected to commence approach procedure.

APPS	Agency Procurement Requests

APPS	Analytic Photogrammetric Positioning System (DMA)

APPS	Automated Publications and Printing System (USA)

APPS	Automated Publications Production System

APPS	Automatic Pattern Recognition

APR	Agency Procurement Request/Airmen performance Report

APR	Automatic Power Reserve

apron	[USA] DoD:  A defined area, on an airfield, intended to accommodate aircraft for purposes of loading or unloading passengers or cargo, refueling, parking, or maintenance.

APS	[USA] USN: Transport Submarine

APS	Advanced Planning System (USAF)

APS	Advanced Propulsion System (AFSC)

APS	AFLC Provisioning System (AFSC)

APS	Aircraft Prepared for Service

APS	Army Packaging System

APSE	Ada Program Support Environment

APSIN	Alaskan Public Safety Information Network

APSS	[USA] USN: Vehicle Transport Submarine

APT	Air Passenger Terminal

APU	Auxiliary Power Unit

AQCESS	Automated Quality of Care Evaluation for Support Systems

AQF	Advanced Quick Fix (USA)

AR	[USA] Training Ship

AR	[USA] USN: Repair Ship

AR	Active Radar

AR	Air Refueling

AR	Apportionment Request

AR	Army

AR	Army Regulation

ARA	Airborne Radar Approach

ARA	Assigned Responsible Agency

ARAC	Atmospheric Release Advisory Capability

ARAP	Army Remedial Action Project

ARAPS	Army Requirement Products Status

ARB	[USA] USN: Repair Ship, battle damage

ARBS	Angle Rate Bombing System, Hughes AN/ASB-19(V)

ARC	[USA] USN: Cable Repair/Laying Ship

ARC	Acquisition Review Council (DCA)

ARC	Advanced Research Center (USA)

ARC	Airborne Radar Control

ARC	Airlift Readiness Center

ARC	Airlift Requirements Center (USAFE)

ARC	Airlift Requirements Collector

ARC	Area Reprogramming Capability

ARCCNET	Army Command and Control Network

ARCENT	U.S. Army Forces, Central Command (Third U.S. Army)

Archimedes	[Germany] WWII acoustic guidance system for missiles.

architecture	[USA] DoD:  A framework or structure that portrays relationships among all the elements of the subject force, system, or activity.

archive	[USA] DoD:  When used in the context of deliberate planning, the directed command will remove the referenced operation plan, operation plan in concept format, or concept summary and any associated Joint Operation Planning and Execution System automated data processing files from its library of active plans. All material will be prepared for shipment to appropriate archive facilities in accordance with Joint Pub 5-03.1 and appropriate command directives. See also maintain; retain.

Arclight	[USA] Deployment of B-52s to Guam in support of the American forces in Vietnam.

ARCOM	Army Reserve Command

ARCP	Air Refuelling Control Point

ARCT	Air Refuelling Control Time

ARD	[USA] USN: Floating Dry Dock

ARD	Asset Reporting Data System

ARDF	Airborne Radio Direction Finding

ARDIS	Airlift Requirement Data Integrated Systems

ARDIS	Airlift Requirements Data Information System (USAFE)

area	[USA] DoD:  See advisory area; aircraft dispersal area; aircraft marshalling area; air defense action area; alighting area; area control center; assembly area; caution area; closed area; concentration area; control area; danger area; defensive coastal area; embarkation area; fire support area; homogeneous area; impact area; initial approach area; landing area; maneuvering area; maritime area; naval support area; objective area; prohibited area; run-up area; signal area; staging area; submarine patrol area; terminal control area; transit area. See also zone.

area air defense commander	[USA] DoD:  Within a unified command, subordinate unified command, or joint task force, the commander will assign overall responsibility for air defense to a single commander.  Normally, this will be the component commander with the preponderance of air defense capability and the command, control, and communications capability to plan and execute integrated air defense operations.  Representation from the other components involved will be provided, as appropriate, to the area air defense commander's headquarters. Also called AADC.

area assessment	[USA] DoD:  The commander's prescribed collection of specific information that commences upon employment and is a continuous operation. It confirms, corrects, refutes, or adds to previous intelligence acquired from area studies and other sources prior to employment.

area bombing(*)	[USA] DoD:  Bombing of a target which is in effect a general area rather than a small or pinpoint target.

area command(*)	[USA] DoD:  A command which is composed of those organized elements of one or more of the armed services, designated to operate in a specific geographical area, which are placed under a single commander.  See also command; functional command.

area control center(*)	[USA] DoD:  A unit established to provide air traffic control service to controlled flights in control areas under its jurisdiction.  See also air traffic control center; flight information region.

area coordination group	[USA] DoD:  A composite organization, including representatives of local military, paramilitary, and other governmental agencies and their US counterparts, responsible for planning and coordinating internal defense and development operations.

area damage control(*)	[USA] DoD:  Measures taken before, during, or after hostile action or natural or manmade disasters, to reduce the probability of damage and minimize its effects. See also damage control; disaster control; rear area security.

area of influence(*)	[USA] DoD:  A geographical area wherein a commander is directly capable of influencing operations by maneuver or fire support systems normally under the commander's command or control.

area of intelligence

   responsibility(*)	[USA] DoD:  An area allocated to a commander in which the commander is responsible for the provision of intelligence within the means at the commander's disposal. See also area of interest; area of responsibility.

area of interest(*)	[USA] DoD:  That area of concern to the commander, including the area of influence, areas adjacent thereto, and extending into enemy territory to the objectives of current or planned operations.  This area also includes areas occupied by enemy forces who could jeopardize the accomplishment of the mission.

area of militarily significant

   fallout(*)	[USA] DoD:  Area in which radioactive fallout affects the ability of military units to carry out their normal mission.

area of northern operations	[USA] DoD:  A region of variable width in the Northern Hemisphere that lies north of the 50 degrees isotherm	[USA] DoD:  a line along which the average temperature of the warmest 4-month period of the year does not exceed 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Mountain regions located outside of this area are included in this category of operations provided these same temperature conditions exist.

area of operations(*)	[USA] DoD:  That portion of an area of war necessary for military operations and for the administration of such operations.  Also called AO.

area of responsibility(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. A defined area of land in which responsibility is specifically assigned to the commander of the area for the development and maintenance of installations, control of movement, and the conduct of tactical operations involving troops under the commander's control, along with parallel authority to exercise these functions. 2. In naval usage, a predefined area of enemy terrain for which supporting ships are responsible for covering by fire on known targets or targets of opportunity and by observation.  Also called AOR.

area of war	[USA] DoD:  That area of land, sea, and air which is, or may become, directly involved in the operations of war.

area operations(*)	[USA] DoD:  In maritime usage, operations conducted in a geographical area and not related to the protection of a specific force.

area oriented	[USA] DoD:  Personnel or units whose organizations, mission, training, and equipping are based on projected operational deployment to a specific geographic or demographic area.

area radar prediction analysis	[USA] DoD:  Radar target intelligence study designed to provide radar significant data for use in the preparation of radar target predictions.

area search	[USA] DoD:  Visual reconnaissance of limited or defined areas.

area target(*)	[USA] DoD:  A target consisting of an area rather than a single point.

AREFG	[USA] Air Refuelling Group

AREFS	[USA] Air Refuelling Squadron

AREFS	Air Refueling Squadron (SAC)

AREFW	[USA] Air Refuelling Wing

AREFW	Air Refueling Wing (SAC)

areodesy	[USA] DoD:  The branch of mathematics which determines, by observation and measurement, the exact positions of points and the figures and areas of large portions of the surface of the planet Mars, or the shape and size of the planet Mars.

areodetic	[USA] DoD:  Of, pertaining to, or determined by areodesy.

ARES	Amateur Radio Emergency Services

ARF	Air Reserve Facility

ARF	Air Reserve Forces (AF Reserves and Air National Guard)

ARF-BLMPS	Air Force Reserve - Base Level Military Personnel System

ARFA	Allied Radio Frequency Agency (NATO)

ARFCOS	Armed Forces Courier Service

ARFOR	Army Forces

ARFOR-AK	Army Forces-Alaska

ARG	[Canada] Air Reserve Group

ARG	[USA] Air Refuelling Group

ARG	[USA] USN: Repair Ship, landing craft

ARG	Accident Response Group

ARG	AFCAP Review Group

ARG	Air Refueling Group (SAC)

ARG	Amphibious Ready Group

Argument	[Allied] Offensive of the 8th AF to eliminate the Luftwaffe, beginning of 1944.

Argus	[USA] NC-135A project.

ARH	[USA] USN: Repair ship, hull repairs

ARH	Active Radar Homing

ARH 	AntiRadiation Homing

ARI	Army Research Institute

ARIA	Advanced Range Instrumentation Aircraft

ARIA	Apollo Range Instrumentation Aircraft, later Advanced Range Instrumentation Aircraft, an EC-135 / EC-18.

ARIP	Air Refueling Initial Point

ARJS	Airborne Radar Jamming System

ARKIVE	Archive Subsystem

ARL	[USA] Landing Craft Repair Ship

ARLANT	U.S. Army Forces, Atlantic (FORSCOM)

ARLO	Air Reconnaissance Liaison Officer

ARLOC	Army Location Code

ARM	Anti-Radiation Missile

ARM	ARPANET Reference Model

armament delivery recording	[USA] DoD:  Motion picture, still photography, and video recordings showing the delivery and impact of ordnance. This differs from reconnaissance imagery in that it records the act of delivery and impact and normally is done by the weapon system delivering the ordnance. Armament delivery recording is used primarily for evaluating strike effectiveness and for combat crew training. It is also one of the principal sources of over-the-target documentation in force employments, and may be used for public affairs purposes.

armed forces	[USA] DoD:  The military forces of a nation or a group of nations.  See also force(s).

armed forces censorship	[USA] DoD:  The examination and control of personal communications to or from persons in the Armed Forces of the United States and persons accompanying or serving with the Armed Forces of the United States. See also censorship.

armed forces courier	[USA] DoD:  An officer or enlisted member in the grade of E-7 or above, of the US Armed Forces, assigned to perform Armed Forces Courier Service duties and identified by possession of an Armed Forces Courier Service Identification Card (ARF-COS Form 9). See also courier.

Armed Forces Courier

   Service	[USA] DoD:  A joint service of the Departments of the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force, with the Chief of Staff, US Army, as Executive Agent. The courier service provides one of the available methods for the secure and expeditious transmission of material requiring protected handling by military courier.

armed forces courier station	[USA] DoD:  An Army, Navy, or Air Force activity, approved by the respective military department and officially designated by Headquarters, Armed Forces Courier Service, for the acceptance, processing, and dispatching of Armed Forces Courier Service material.

Armed Forces of the United

   States	[USA] DoD:  A term used to denote collectively all components of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. See also United States Armed Forces.

armed helicopter(*)	[USA] DoD:  A helicopter fitted with weapons or weapon systems.

armed mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  A mine from which all safety devices have been withdrawn and, after laying, all automatic safety features and/or arming delays have operated. Such a mine is ready to function after receipt of a target signal, influence, or contact. See also mine.

armed reconnaissance	[USA] DoD:  A mission with the primary purpose of locating and attacking targets of opportunity, i.e., enemy materiel, personnel, and facilities, in assigned general areas or along assigned ground communications routes, and not for the purpose of attacking specific briefed targets.

Armed Services Medical

   Regulating Office	[USA] DoD:  A joint activity reporting directly to the Commander in Chief, US Transportation Command, the Department of Defense single manager for the regulation of movement of Uniformed Services patients. The Armed Services Medical Regulating Office authorizes transfers to medical treatment facilities of the Military Departments or the Department of Veterans Affairs and coordinates inter-theater and inside continental United States patient movement requirements with the appropriate transportation component commands of US Transportation Command. Also called ASMRO.

armed sweep(*)	[USA] DoD:  A sweep fitted with cutters or other devices to increase its ability to cut mine moorings.

Armee de l'Air	[France] Air Force

Armeiskaya Aviatsiya	[USSR] Army Aviation

arming	[USA] DoD:  As applied to explosives, weapons, and ammunition, the changing from a safe condition to a state of readiness for initiation.

arming delay device(*)	[USA] DoD:  A device fitted in a mine to prevent it being actuated for a preset time after laying.

arming lanyard	[USA] DoD:  See arming wire.

arming pin(*)	[USA] DoD:  A safety device which is inserted into a fuze to prevent the arming cycle from starting until its removal.

arming system	[USA] DoD:  That portion of a weapon which serves to ready (arm), safe, or re-safe (disarm) the firing system and fuzing system and which may actuate devices in the nuclear system.

arming wire(*)	[USA] DoD:  A cable, wire or lanyard routed from the aircraft to an expendable aircraft store in order to initiate the arming sequence for the store upon release from the aircraft, when the armed release condition has been selected; it also prevents arming initiation prior to store release and during safe jettison. Also called arming lanyard. See also safety wire.

armored personnel carrier	[USA] DoD:  A lightly armored, highly mobile, full-tracked vehicle, amphibious and air-droppable, used primarily for transporting personnel and their individual equipment during tactical operations. Production modifications or application of special kits permit use as a mortar carrier, command post, flame thrower, antiaircraft artillery chassis, or limited recovery vehicle.

armored reconnaissance

   airborne assault vehicle	[USA] DoD:  A lightly armored, mobile, full-tracked vehicle serving as the main reconnaissance vehicle in infantry and airborne operations, and as the principal assault weapon of airborne troops.

ARMS	Air Resource Management System (USAFE)

ARMS	Ammunition Reporting and Management System (USAF)

ARMS	Automated Records Management System (AFMPC)

ARMS	Automated Recruit Management System (USMC)

ARMS	Automatic Requisition and Monitoring System

arms control	[USA] DoD:  A concept that connotes: a. any plan, arrangement, or process, resting upon explicit or implicit international agreement, governing any aspect of the following: the numbers, types, and performance characteristics of weapon systems (including the command and control, logistics support arrangements, and any related intelligence-gathering mechanism); and the numerical strength, organization, equipment, deployment, or employment of the Armed Forces retained by the parties (it encompasses disarmament); and b. on some occasions, those measures taken for the purpose of reducing instability in the military environment.

arms control agreement	[USA] DoD:  The written or unwritten embodiment of the acceptance of one or more arms control measures by two or more nations.

arms control agreement

   verification	[USA] DoD:  A concept that entails the collection, processing, and reporting of data indicating testing or employment of proscribed weapon systems, including country of origin and location, weapon and payload identification, and event type.

arms control measure	[USA] DoD:  Any specific arms control course of action.

armstrong	[USA] DoD:  The term, peculiar to the Air Support Radar Team, indicating both the command and response ffor arming and fuzing circuit activation.

Army Air Defense Command

   Post	[USA] DoD:  The tactical headquarters of an Army air defense commander.

Army air-ground system	[USA] DoD:  The Army system which provides for interface between Army and tactical air support agencies of other Services in the planning, evaluating, processing, and coordinating of air support requirements and operations. It is composed of appropriate staff members, including G-2 air and G-3 air personnel, and necessary communication equipment.

Army base	[USA] DoD:  A base or group of installations for which a local commander is responsible, consisting of facilities necessary for support of Army activities including security, internal lines of communication, utilities, plants and systems, and real property for which the Army has operating responsibility. See also base complex.

Army corps	[USA] DoD:  A tactical unit larger than a division and smaller than a field army. A corps usually consists of two or more divisions together with auxiliary arms and services. See also field army.

Army group	[USA] DoD:  Several field armies under a designated commander.

Army service area	[USA] DoD:  The territory between the corps rear boundary and the combat zone rear boundary. Most of the Army administrative establishment and service troops are usually located in this area.  See also rear area.

Army special operations

   component	[USA] DoD:  The Army component of a joint force special operations component. Also called ARSOC. See also Air Force special operations component; Navy special operations component.

Army special operations

   forces	[USA] DoD:  Those active and reserve component Army forces designated by the Secretary of Defense that are specifically organized, trained, and equipped to conduct and support special operations. Also called ARSOF.

Army tactical data link 1	[USA] DoD:  See tactical digital information link.

ARNG	[USA] Army National Guard

ARNO	Air Request Net Operator

ARO	Army Research Office

AROD	Airborne Remotely Operated Device

AROZ	Army Restricted Operations Zones

ARP	[USA] Aero Rifle Platoon; infantrymen carried by helicopters.

ARPA	Advanced Research Projects Agency (DoD)

ARPANET	Advanced Research Project Agency Network

ARPAS	Air Reserve Pay and Allowance System (USAF)

ARPC	Air Reserve Personnel Center

ARPC	Automated Radar Prediction Capability

ARPCA	AUTOVON Remote Reprogrammable Conference Arranger

ARPERCEN	Army Reserve Personnel Center

ARPLA	Alert Response Plans

ARPS	[USA] Advanced Radar Processing System, for the E-2C Hawkeye.

ARPS	Automated Resource Projection System

ARPV	[USA] Advanced Remotely Piloted Vehicle. RPV development program.

ARR	[Rumania] Aeronautica Regala Romana --- Royal Rumanian Air Force.

ARR	Airborne Radio Relay

ARRC	ACE Rapid Reaction Corps (NATO)

ARRDATE	Arrival Date

ARRED	U.S. Army Forces, U.S. Readiness Command (FORSCOM)

arresting barrier	[USA] DoD:  See aircraft arresting barrier.

arresting gear	[USA] DoD:  See aircraft arresting gear.

ARRF	ACE Rapid Reaction Force (NATO)

ARRG	Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Group (MAC)

ARRL	American Radio Relay League

ARRS	[USA] Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Service.

ARRS	Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron

ARRW	Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Wing (MAC)

ARS	[USA] Air Rescue Squadron

ARS	[USA] USN: Salvage Vessel / Ship

ARS	[USA] USN: Submarine Rescue Ship

ARS	Advanced Record System

ARS	Air Refueling Squadron (SAC)

ARS	Attack Radar Set (FB-111)

ARS	Automated Relay System

ARSA	Airport Radar Service Area

ARSAG	Aerial Refueling Systems Advisory Group

ARSOC	[USA] DoD:  See Army special operations component.

ARSOF	[USA] DoD:  See Army special operations forces.

ARSP	Airborne Reconnaissance Support Program

ARSTAF	Army Staff Agency

ARSTU	Auto Remote STUIII

ARTADS	Army Tactical Data System

ARTB	Advanced Radar Test Bed

ARTCC	Air Route Traffic Control Center (FAA)

ARTEWG	Ada Runtime Environment Working Group

ARTI	[USA] Advanced Rototcraft Technology Integration, a research effort to evaluate systems for new combat helicopters.

Article 341	[USA] Name the CIA used for the Lockheed U-2.

artificial horizon	[USA] DoD:  See attitude indicator.

artillery fire plan table(*)	[USA] DoD:  A presentation of planned targets giving data for engagement. Scheduled targets are fired in a definite time sequence. The starting time may be on call, at a prearranged time or at the occurrence of a specific event.

artillery survey control point(*)	[USA] DoD:  A point at which the coordinates and the altitude are known and from which the bearings/azimuths to a number of reference objects are also known.

ARTS	Automatic Remote Tracking Stations

ARV	[USA] USN: Aviation Repair Vessel

ARW	[USA] Air Refuelling Wing

AS	[USA] USN: Submarine Tender

AS	Access Switch

AS	Access Systems

AS	Air Sortie

AS	Air Station

AS	Air-to-Surface

AS	Anti-Submarine

ASA	[USA] Army Security Service

ASA	American Standards Association

ASA	Army Security Agency

ASAC	All-Source Analysis Center

ASAC	Automated System for Army Commissaries (USA)

ASALM	[USA] Advanced Strategic Air-Launched Missile, a Mach 4 air-breathing missile. Canceled in 1980.

ASAP	As Soon As Possible

ASAP	Automatic Sourcing of Assets Program (AFCC)

ASARC	Army Systems Acquisition Review Council

ASARS	[USA] Advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar System (TR-1)

ASAS	All Source Analysis System (USA)

ASAT	[USA] Anti-Satellite missile, launched by an F-15 at high altitude.  Some tests have been completed.

ASAT	Anti-Satellite

ASC	Aircraft Scheduling Cell

ASC	Allowance Source Code

ASC	Army Space Council

ASC	AUTODIN Switching Center

ASC	Automatic Switching Center (AUTODIN)

ASCC	Air Standards Coordinating Committee. Responsible for the allocation of codenames to aircraft of the potential enemy.

ASCII	American Standard Code for Information Interchange

ASCM	Anti-Ship Cruise Missile

ASCON	Associated Contractor

ASCP	AJCC Subnet Communications Processor

ASCP	Army Strategic Capabilities Plan

ASD	Aeronautical Systems Division (USAF)

ASD	Air Situation Display

ASD	Air Sortie Duration

ASD	Army Software Development

ASD	Assistant Secretary of Defense (Manpower, (MRA&L) Reserve Affairs, and  Logistics)

ASD	Assistant Secretary of Defense (OSD)

ASD	Average Sortie Duration

ASD(C)	Assistant Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)

ASD(C3I)	Assistant Secretary of Defense (Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence)

ASD(C3I)	Assistant Secretary Of Defense For Communications, Command And Control, And Intelligence

ASDC	Automated Source Data Collection

ASDCS	Automated Source Data Collection System

ASDIC	[UK] Allied Submarine Detection Investigation Committee. 1917 committee that developed the device named after it, ASDIC, also known as SONAR.

ASDM	Automated System Design Methodology

ASDS	Air Situation Display System

ASE	Advanced Sensor Exploitation

ASE	Aircraft Serviceability Equipment (USA)

ASE 	Aircraft Survivability Equipment (USA)

ASF	[UK] Advanced Striking Force. RAF units sent to France in 1939.

ASF	Aeromedical Staging Facility

ASF	Authorized Strength File (USA)

ASG	Advanced System Group

ASG	Area Support Group (USA)

Asgd	Assigned

ASH	Alternate Support Headquarters

Ashtray	[USA] Modification of several F-86A Sabre fighters to RF-86A reconnaissance aircraft, for service in the Korean war. 1951.

ASI	Additional Skills Identifier

ASI	Air Speed Indicator

ASIC	All Source Intelligence Center

ASIDS	Abbreviated Status Information Display System

ASIF	Airlift Service Industrial Fund (MAC)

ASIMIS	Aircraft Structural Integrity Management Information System.

ASIMS	Air Staff Information Management System

ASIMS	Army Standard Information Management System

ASIOE	Associated Support Items of Equipment

ASIP	[USA] Aircraft Structural Integrity Program

ASIP	AFGWC Software Improvement Program (MAC)

ASIP	All-Source Imagery Processor (USMC)

ASIS	Amphibious Ship Information System (MSC)

ASISP	Air Staff Information Systems Plan (USAF)

ASIST	A Simple Integration of Statistical Techniques

ASIT	Adaptable Surface Interface Terminal (JTIDS)

ASL	Alternate Storage Location

ASL	Authorized Stockage List/Level

ASL	Average Sortie Length

ASLAR	Aircraft Surge Launch and Recovery

ASM	Air-to-Surface Missile. Also used by the USN to label its missiles, before the tri-service designation system was introduced.  ASM-N-7:  Bullpup

ASM	Airfield Survival Measures

ASM	Anti-Ship Missile

ASM	Automated Scheduling Message

ASM	Automated Scheduling Module

ASM	Automatic Switch Monitor

ASMA	Air Staff Management Aid

ASMC	Alternate System Monitoring Center (DDN)

ASMCOMM	Airfield Survival Measures Communications

ASMD	Anti-Ship Missile Defense (USN)

ASMIRES	Air Staff Manpower Information Requirement System

ASMOD	AntiSubmarine Warfare Module (CV/CVN)

ASMP	[France] Air-Sol Moyenne Porteemedium-range air-to-surface missile.  Supersonic, air-breathing and nuclear-armed.

ASMRO	[USA] DoD:  See Armed Forces Medical Regulating Office.

ASMRO	Armed Services Medical Regulating Office

ASMS	[USA] Advanced Surface Missile System. Became Aegis, see there.

ASMS	Advanced Strategic Missile System (BMO)

ASO	Air Surveillance Officer

ASO	Army Space Office

ASO	Aviation Supply Office

ASOA	U.S. Army School of the Air

ASOAS	Air Staff Office Automation System

ASOC	Air Sector Operations Center

ASOC	Air Support Operations Center (USAF/NATO)

ASOC	Allied Sector Operations Center (NATO)

ASOP	Army Strategic Objectives Plan

ASP	[Allied] Air Spotting Pool

ASP	[Belgium] Annual Service Practice. Live firing of a 'Nike Hercules' SAM on NAMFI.

ASP	A System for Programmers

ASP	All Service Processor

ASP	All Source Production (USA)

ASP	Army Strategic Plan

ASPA	Air Strike Planning Assistant

ASPADOC	Alternate Space Defense Operations Center

aspect angle	[USA] DoD:  The angle between the longitudinal axis of the target (projected rearward) and the line of sight to the interceptor measured from the tail of the target.

ASPG	Automatic Data Processing Standards Policy Group

ASPJ	Airborne Self-Protection Jammer

ASPM	Armed Service Pricing Manual

ASPO	Army Space Program Office

ASPO	Automated Systems Program Office

ASPPO	Armed Services Product Planning Officer

ASPR	Armed Services Procurement Regulation

ASPUR	Automated System for Processing Unit Requirements (MTMC)

ASR	[UK] Air Sea Rescue

ASR	[UK] Air Staff Requirement

ASR	Airport Surveillance Radar

ASR	Automatic Send and Receive

ASRA-PLUS	Automated Storage and Retrieval System (USA)

ASRAAM	[USA] Advanced Short Range AAM, a Sidewinder replacement.

ASRMO	Armed Services Medical Regulatory Organization Reporting System (MAC)

ASROC	[USA] DoD:  See antisubmarine rocket.

ASRS	Aircraft Suitability Reporting System (MAC)

ASRT	Air Support Radar Team (USAF/USMC)

ASSA	Automated Support System Architecture

assault	[USA] DoD:  1. The climax of an attack, closing with the enemy in hand-to-hand fighting. 2. In an amphibious operation, the period of time between the arrival of the major assault forces of the amphibious task force in the objective area and the accomplishment of the amphibious task force mission. 3. To make a short, violent, but well-ordered attack against a local objective, such as a gun emplacement, a fort, or a machine gun nest. 4. A phase of an airborne operation beginning with delivery by air of the assault echelon of the force into the objective area and extending through attack of assault objectives and consolidation of the initial airhead.  See also assault phase; landing attack.

assault aircraft(*)	[USA] DoD:  A powered aircraft that moves assault troops and/or cargo into an objective area.

assault area	[USA] DoD:  In amphibious operations, that area that includes the beach area, the boat lanes, the lines of departure, the landing ship areas, the transport areas, and the fire support areas in the immediate vicinity of the boat lanes.

assault area diagram	[USA] DoD:  A graphic means of showing, for amphibious operations, the beach designations, boat lanes, organization of the line of departure, scheduled waves, landing ship area, transport areas, and the fire support areas in the immediate vicinity of the boat lanes.

assault craft unit	[USA] DoD:  A permanently commissioned naval organization, subordinate to the commander, naval beach group, that contains landing craft and crews necessary to provide lighterage required in an amphibious operation.

assault craft(*)	[USA] DoD:  A landing craft or amphibious vehicle primarily employed for landing troops and equipment in the assault waves of an amphibious operation.

assault echelon(*)	[USA] DoD:  The element of a force that is scheduled for initial assault on the objective area.

assault fire	[USA] DoD:  1. That fire delivered by attacking troops as they close with the enemy. 2. In artillery, extremely accurate, short-range destruction fire at point targets.

assault follow-on echelon	[USA] DoD:  In amphibious operations, that echelon of the assault troops, vehicles, aircraft equipment, and supplies which, though not needed to initiate the assault, is required to support and sustain the assault. In order to accomplish its purpose, it is normally required in the objective area no later than five days after commencement of the assault landing. See also assault; follow-up.

assault phase(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. In an amphibious operation, the period of time between the arrival of the major assault forces of the amphibious task force in the objective area and the accomplishment of their mission.  2. In an airborne operation, a phase beginning with delivery by air of the assault echelon of the force into the objective area and extending through attack of assault objectives and consolidation of the initial airhead. See also assault.

assault schedule	[USA] DoD:  See landing schedule.

assault shipping(*)	[USA] DoD:  Shipping assigned to the amphibious task force and utilized for transporting assault troops, vehicles, equipment, and supplies to the objective area.

assault wave	[USA] DoD:  See wave.

assembly anchorage(*)	[USA] DoD:  An anchorage intended for the assembly and onward routing of ships.

assembly area(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. An area in which a command is assembled preparatory to further action. 2. In a supply installation, the gross area used for collecting and combining components into complete units, kits, or assemblies.

assembly(*)	[USA] DoD:  In logistics, an item forming a portion of an equipment, that can be provisioned and replaced as an entity and which normally incorporates replaceable parts or groups of parts. See also component; part; subassembly.

assessment	[USA] DoD:  1. Analysis of the security, effectiveness, and potential of an existing or planned intelligence activity. 2. Judgment of the motives, qualifications, and characteristics of present or prospective employees or "agents."

ASSET	[USA] Aerothermodynamic/Elastic Structural Systems Environmental Tests.  This was a lifting-body reentry vehicle.

asset (intelligence)	[USA] DoD:  Any resource--person, group, relationship, instrument, installation, or supply--at the disposition of an intelligence organization for use in an operational or support role.  Often used with a qualifying term such as agent asset or propaganda asset.

ASSG	Army Space Study Group

assign(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. To place units or personnel in an organization where such placement is relatively permanent, and/or where such organization controls and administers the units or personnel for the primary function, or greater portion of the functions, of the unit or personnel. 2. To detail individuals to specific duties or functions where such duties or functions are primary and/or relatively permanent. See also attach.

ASSIST	Advanced System Support and Information System Technology (AFLC)

ASSIST	Army System for Intelligence Support Terminals

ASSIST	Automated Special Security Information Systems Terminal

associated support(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval air operations, assistance provided by a force or unit to another force or unit that is under independent tactical control, neither being subordinate to the other. See also direct support; support.

ASSOTW	Airfield and Seaplane Stations of the World

ASSP	[USA] USN: Auxiliary Transport Submarine

ASSS	Automated Service Station Systems (USAF)

ASSSC	Automated Self Service Supply System (USA)

assumed azimuth	[USA] DoD:  The assumption of azimuth origins as a field expedient until the required data are available.

assumed grid	[USA] DoD:  A grid constructed using an arbitrary scale superimposed on a map, chart, or photograph for use in point designation without regard to actual geographic location. See also grid.

assumption	[USA] DoD:  A supposition on the current situation or a presupposition on the future course of events, either or both assumed to be true in the absence of positive proof, necessary to enable the commander in the process of planning to complete an estimate of the situation and make a decision on the course of action.

AST	[UK] Air Staff Target, an operational requirement.

AST	Atmospheric Surveillance Technology (ADI)

ASTAR	Airborne Search Target Attack Radar

ASTAR	Atomic Strike Approval Request

ASTE	Advanced Surveillance Technology Experiment (SDI)

ASTEI	[USA] Air-Surface Technology Evaluation & Integration program. The goal of this program was to reduce radar cross-sections of equipment; so-called 'Stealth' technology.

astern fueling(*)	[USA] DoD:  The transfer of fuel at sea during which the receiving ship(s) keep(s) station astern of the delivering ship.

ASTOR	[USA] DoD:  See antisubmarine torpedo.

ASTOR	Airborne Stand-Off Radar

ASTOVL	[USA] Advanced Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing (NASA)

ASTR	Authorized Strength

ASTRA	[UK] Advanced System Training Aircraft. A modified Hawk Mk.1

ASU	Aeromedical Staging Unit

ASUPS	Ammunition Supply Points

ASURES	Advanced Surveillance And Recon System

ASUW	Anti-Surface Warfare (USN)

ASUWC	AntiSurface Warfare Commander (USN)

ASV	Analog Secure Voice

ASV	Anti-Surface Vessel (radar)

ASVP	Ada Simulated Validation Program (USAF)

ASW	Anti-Submarine Warfare

ASW	Applications Software

ASWC	Anti-Submarine Warfare Commander (USN)

ASWCCS	Anti-Submarine Warfare Command and Control System

ASWG	Army Space Working Group

ASWOC	Anti-Submarine Warfare Operations Center (USN)

asymmetrical sweep(*)	[USA] DoD:  A sweep whose swept path under conditions of no wind or cross-tide is not equally spaced either side of the sweeper's track.

AT	[USA] DoD:  See antiterrorism.

AT	[USA] USN: Tug (ship)

AT	Acceptance Test

AT	Air Tasking

AT	Automated Telecommunications Program

AT	Automatic Testing

AT & T	American Telephone and Telegraph

at my command(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, the command used when it is desired to control the exact time of delivery of fire.

at priority call(*)	[USA] DoD:  A precedence applied to the task of an artillery unit to provide fire to a formation/unit on a guaranteed basis.  Normally observer, communications, and liaison are not provided. An artillery unit in "direct support" or "in support" may simultaneously be placed "at priority call" to another unit or agency for a particular task and/or for a specific period of time.

ATA	[USA] Advanced Tactical Aircraft

ATA	[USA] Air Transport Association

ATA	[USA] USN: Auxiliary Tug (ship)

ATA	Actual Time of Arrival

ATA	Actual Time of Arrival

ATA	Advanced Tactical Aircraft (USN)

ATA	Auto Terrain Avoidance (USAF)

ATACC	Advanced Tactical Air Command Central (USN)

ATACC	Alternate Tactical Air Control Center

ATACC	Army Tactical Air Control Center

ATACCS	Allied Tactical Command and Control System (NATO)

ATACMS	Army Tactical C2 Information System

ATACMS	Army Tactical Missile System

ATACS	Airborne Tactical Air Control System

ATACS	Army Tactical Communications System

ATADS	Advanced Tactical Air Defense System

ATAF	Allied Tactical Air Force (NATO)

ATAFCS	Airborne Target Acquisition and Fire Control System

ATAM	Automated Threat Assessment Model

ATAP	Anti-Tank, Anti-Personnel

ATAP	ATOC Target Analysis and Planning

ATAR	Air-to-Air Recovery

ATARS	[USA] Advanced Tactical Air Reconnaissance System

ATAS	Advanced Target Acquisition Sensor

ATB	[USA] Advanced Technology Bomber. Development program for the Northrop B-2.

ATBM	Advanced Tactical Battle Management

ATBM	Anti-Tactical Ballistic Missile

ATC	[UK] Air Training Corps

ATC	[USA] Air Training Command

ATC	Air Threat Conference

ATC	Air Traffic Control

ATC	Air Training Command (USAF)

ATC	Army Training Command

ATCA	Advanced Tanker Cargo Aircraft

ATCA	Allied Tactical Communications Agency (NATO)

ATCALS	[USA] DoD:  See air traffic control and landing systems.

ATCAP	U.S. Army Telecommunication Automation Program

ATCC	Air Traffic Control Center

ATCC	Airborne Transmitter Control Center

ATCC	Automated Telecommunications Center

ATCCS	Army Tactical Command And Control System

ATCF	Air Traffic Control Flight (AFCC)

ATCG	AFCAP Technical Coordinating Group

ATCMD	Advance Transportation Control Movement Document

ATCO	Air Traffic Coordinating Officer

ATCRABS	Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System

ATCU	Air Transportable Communication Unit

ATCV	Air Transportable Communication Vans

ATD	[USA] Advanced Technology Demonstrator (USN)

ATD	Actual Time of Departure

ATD	Actual Time of Departure

ATD	Air Tasking Directive

ATD	Aircrew Training Devices

ATDL	Adaptive Targeting Data Link (USAF)

ATDL	Army Tactical Data Link

ATDL1	Army Tactical Data Link1 (USA)

ATDS	[USA] Airborne Tactical Data System, data processing system fitted to the E-2C Hawkeye.

ATDS	Automated Target Data System (USEUCOM)

ATE	[USA] Advanced Technology Engine

ATE	Actual Time Enroute

ATE	Automated Test Equipment

ATEC	Automated Technical Control

ATERS	Automatic Test Equipment Reporting System

ATF	[UK] Air Transport Force

ATF	[USA] Advanced technology Fighter. F-22 and F-23 program.

ATF	[USA] DoD:  See amphibious task force.

ATF	[USA] USN: Oceangoing Fleet Tug

ATFES	Army Tactical Frequency Engineering System

ATFP	Airlift Total Force Plan

ATG	[Canada] Air Transport Group

ATG	Automatic Tank Gauging

ATGM	Anti-Tank Guided Missile

ATGW	Anti-Tank Guided Weapon

ATH	Above-the-Horizon

ATHRS	Air Transportable Hydrant Refuelers

ATI	Advanced Technologies Incorporated

ATI	Application Transport Interface (Honeywell)

ATI	Automated Technical Information

ATI	Automation of Technical Information

ATIC	ASOC/TACP Improved Communications

ATIPS	Army Threat and Intelligence Production System

ATIRCM	Advanced Threat Infra-Red CounterMeasures

ATIS	Aerodrome Terminal Information Service

ATISD	Air Training Information Systems Division (ATC)

ATK	Anti-Tank

ATLANTIC	Airborne Targeting Low Altitude Navigation Thermal Imaging and Cueing.

ATLAS	Abbreviated Test Language for All Systems (USN)

ATLS	Automated Tape Library Support

ATM	[USA] AGM Training Missile

ATM	Air Tasking Message

ATM	Air Terminal Management

ATM	Anti-Tank Missile

ATM-12  Bullpup Trainer

ATMCT	Air Terminal Management Control Team

ATMCT	Air Terminal Movements Control Team

ATMH	Automatic Text Message Handling

atmosphere	[USA] DoD:  The air surrounding the Earth. See also ionosphere; stratosphere; tropopause; troposphere.

atmospheric environment	[USA] DoD:  The envelope of air surrounding the Earth, including its interfaces and interactions with the Earth's solid or liquid surface.

ATMS	Air Traffic Management System (USACC)

ATMS	Army Traffic Management System

ATO	[USA] USN: Old Tug (ship)

ATO	ADP Terminal Operator

ATO	Air Targets Officer

ATO	Air Tasking Officer

ATO	Air Tasking Order

ATO	Air Training Officer

ATO	Airlift Tasking Orders

ATO	Assisted Take-Off

ATOC	[NATO] Allied Tactical Operations Center

ATOC	Air Tactical Operations Center

ATOC	Air Tasking Order Center

ATOC	Air Terminal Operations Center

ATOC	Allied Tactical Operations Center (NATO)

atomic air burst	[USA] DoD:  See airburst.

atomic defense	[USA] DoD:  See nuclear defense.

atomic demolition munition	[USA] DoD:  A nuclear device designed to be detonated on or below the ground surface, or under water as a demolition munition against material-type targets to block, deny, and/or canalize the enemy.

atomic underground burst	[USA] DoD:  See nuclear underground burst.

atomic underwater burst	[USA] DoD:  See nuclear underwater burst.

atomic warfare	[USA] DoD:  See nuclear warfare.

atomic weapon	[USA] DoD:  See nuclear weapon.

ATON	ACE Operational Telegraph Network

ATOS	Air Tasking Order System (PACAF)

ATOS	Automated Tasking Order System (USAF)

ATOS	Automated Technical Order System (LFSMS)

ATP	Advanced Tracking Prototype

ATP	Advanced Turbo-Prop (BAe)

ATP	Allied Tactical Publication

ATP-FC	Acquisition, Tracking, Pointing and Fire Control (RADC)

ATR	[USA] USN: Rescue Tug (ship)

ATR	Advanced Tactical Radar

ATR	Air Tasking Request

ATR	Air Transport Racking (standard electronics racks)

ATR	Air Transport Regulations

ATR	Airborne Transport Rack

ATR	Aircrew Training System

ATR	Automatic Target Recognition

ATR	Avions de Transport Regional --- Regional transport aircraft. A series of commuterliners built by French/Italian manufacturers.

ATRAS	Automated Travel Record Accounting System

ATREQ	Atomic Supporting Request

ATRS	[USA] Aerial Training Squadron

ATRS	Automated Travel Record System

ATS	[USA] Airmanship Training Squadron

ATS	[USA] USN: Salvage & Rescue Ship

ATS	Advanced Technology Satellite

ATS	Advanced Training System (ATC)

ATS	Air Traffic Service

ATS	Aircrew Training System

ATS	Automated Terminal System

ATS	Automated Travel System (USAF)

ATS	Avionics Test Station

ATSAR	Atomic Strike Approval Request

ATSC	Automated Telecommunications Systems Center (USA)

ATSR	Advanced Tactical Surveillance Radar (RADC)

ATSS	Advanced Tactical Surveillance System

ATSS	Alaskan Telephone Switching System

ATSTAT	Airlift Status

ATT	[USA] Advanced Theater Transport

ATT	Advanced Tactical Transport (MAC)

attach	[USA] DoD:  1. The placement of units or personnel in an organization where such placement is relatively temporary. 2. The detailing of individuals to specific functions where such functions are secondary or relatively temporary, e.g., attached for quarters and rations; attached for flying duty. See also assign.

attached airlift service	[USA] DoD:  The airlift service provided to an organization or command by an airlift unit attached to that organization.

attachment	[USA] DoD:  See attach.

attack aircraft carrier	[USA] DoD:  A warship designed to support and operate aircraft, engage in attacks on targets afloat or ashore, and engage in sustained operations in support of other forces. Designated as CV or CVN. CVN is nuclear powered.

attack altitude	[USA] DoD:  The altitude at which the interceptor will maneuver during the attack phase of an air intercept.

attack assessment	[USA] DoD:  An evaluation of information to determine the potential or actual nature and objectives of an attack for the purpose of providing information for timely decisions. See also damage estimation.

attack cargo ship	[USA] DoD:  A naval ship designed or converted to transport combat-loaded cargo in an assault landing. Capabilities as to carrying landing craft, speed of ship, armament, and size of hatches and booms are greater than those of comparable cargo ship types. Designated as LKA.

attack carrier striking forces	[USA] DoD:  Naval forces, the primary offensive weapon of which is carrier-based aircraft. Ships, other than carriers, act primarily to support and screen against submarine and air threat and secondarily against surface threat.

attack condition alpha	[USA] DoD:  Considers there is inadequate warning of attack, and the command post or headquarters of a decision authority becomes ineffective prior to the performance of essential functions.

attack condition bravo	[USA] DoD:  Considers there is sufficient effective warning of impending attack to relocate personnel required to perform essential functions to alternate command facilities.

attack group(*)	[USA] DoD:  A subordinate task organization of the navy forces of an amphibious task force. It is composed of assault shipping and supporting naval units designated to transport, protect, land, and initially support a landing group.

attack heading	[USA] DoD:  1. The interceptor heading during the attack phase that will achieve the desired track-crossing angle. 2. The assigned magnetic compass heading to be flown by aircraft during the delivery phase of an air strike.

attack helicopter(*)	[USA] DoD:  A helicopter specifically designed to employ various weapons to attack and destroy enemy targets.

attack origin	[USA] DoD:  1. The location or source from which an attack was initiated. 2. The nation initiating an attack. See also attack assessment.

attack pattern	[USA] DoD:  The type and distribution of targets under attack. See also attack assessment; target pattern.

attack position	[USA] DoD:  The last position occupied by the assault echelon before crossing the line of departure. See also forming up place.

attack size	[USA] DoD:  The number of weapons involved in an attack. See also attack assessment.

attack speed	[USA] DoD:  The speed at which the interceptor will maneuver during the attack phase of an air intercept.

attack timing	[USA] DoD:  The predicted or actual time of bursts, impacts, or arrival of weapons at their intended targets.

attack warning/attack

   assessment	[USA] DoD:  Not to be used. See separate definitions for tactical warning and for attack assessment.

attacking	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a term meaning, "Am commencing attacking run with weapon indicated" (size may be given).

attenuation(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. Decrease in intensity of a signal, beam, or wave as a result of absorption of energy and of scattering out of the path of a detector, but not including the reduction due to geometric spreading, i.e., the inverse square of distance effect. 2. In mine warfare, the reduction in intensity of an influence as distance from the source increases. 3. In camouflage and concealment, the process of making an object or surface less conspicuous by reducing its contrast to the surroundings and/or background. Also called tone down.

attenuationn factor(*)	[USA] DoD:  The ratio of the incident radiation dose or dose rate to the radiation dose or dose rate transmitted through a shielding material. This is the reciprocal of the transmission factor.

ATTG	Adversary Threat Training Group

ATTG	Automated Tactical Target Graphics

attitude director indicator(*)	[USA] DoD:  An attitude indicator which displays command signals from the flight director computer.

attitude indicator(*)	[USA] DoD:  An instrument which displays the attitude of the aircraft by reference to sources of information which may be contained within the instrument or be external to it. When the sources of information are self-contained, the instrument may be referred to as an artificial horizon.

attitude(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. The position of a body as determined by the inclination of the axes to some frame of reference. If not otherwise specified, this frame of reference is fixed to the Earth. (NATO) 2. The grid bearing of the long axis of a target area. See intelligence cycle.

attrition minefield(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a field intended primarily to cause damage to enemy ships. See also minefield.

attrition rate(*)	[USA] DoD:  A factor, normally expressed as a percentage, reflecting the degree of losses of personnel or materiel due to various causes within a specified period of time.

attrition reserve aircraft	[USA] DoD:  Aircraft procured for the specific purpose of replacing the anticipated losses of aircraft because of peacetime and/or wartime attrition.

attrition sweeping(*)	[USA] DoD:  The continuous sweeping of minefields to keep the risk of mines to all ships as low as possible.

attrition(*)	[USA] DoD:  The reduction of the effectiveness of a force caused by loss of personnel and materiel.

ATWC	Atmospheric Tactical Warning Connectivity

AU	Air University (USAF)

AUDIT	Army Uniform Data Inquiry Technique

AUEL	Automated Unit Equipment List (USA)

AUG	AFCAP Users Group

augmentation forces	[USA] DoD:  Forces to be transferred to the operational control of a supported commander during the execution of an operation.

AUL	All Up Round

AUP	AUTODIN Upgrade Project

AURORA	Automatic Recovery Of Remotely-piloted Aircraft

Aurora Express	[NATO] Exercise for European forces, involving deployment to Eastern Turkey.

AUSMS	Automated Unbundled Software Management System (JDSSC)

AUTEC	Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center.

Auth	Authorized

authenticate	[USA] DoD:  A challenge given by voice or electrical means to attest to the authenticity of a message or transmission.

authentication	[USA] DoD:  1. A security measure designed to protect a communications system against acceptance of a fraudulent transmission or simulation by establishing the validity of a transmission, message, or originator. 2. A means of identifying individuals and verifying their eligibility to receive specific categories of information. 3. Evidence by proper signature or seal that a document is genuine and official.

authenticator	[USA] DoD:  A symbol or group of symbols, or a series of bits, selected or derived in a prearranged manner and usually inserted at a predetermined point within a message or transmission for the purpose of attesting to the validity of the message or transmission.

AUTOBOOK	Automated Booking and Distribution System (AFLC)

AUTOCAT	Automatic Communications Airborne Transfer

autocode format	[USA] DoD:  An abbreviated and formatted message header used in conjunction with the Mobile Cryptologic Support Facility (MCSF) to energize the automatic communications relay functions of the MCSF providing rapid exchange of data through the system.

AUTOCONET	AUTODIN Conference Network (CINCPAC)

AUTODIN	Automatic Digital Network (DCA)

AUTOFAC	AUTODIN Test FacilityAUTO KC135

AUTOFAC	KC-135 Quarterly Schedule (SAC)

automated data handling	[USA] DoD:  See automatic data handling.

automatic approach and

   landing(*)	[USA] DoD:  A control mode in which the aircraft's speed and flight path are automatically controlled for approach, flare-out, and landing. See also ground controlled approach procedure.

automatic data handling(*)	[USA] DoD:  A generalization of automatic data processing to include the aspect of data transfer.

automatic data processing(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. Data processing largely performed by automatic means. 2. That branch of science and technology concerned with methods and techniques relating to data processing largely performed by automatic means.

automatic flight control

   system(*)	[USA] DoD:  A system which includes all equipment to control automatically the flight of an aircraft or missile to a path or attitude described by references internal or external to the aircraft or missile.

automatic levelling	[USA] DoD:  A flight control system feature which returns an aircraft to level flight attitude in roll and pitch.

automatic message

   processing system	[USA] DoD:  Any organized assembly of resources and methods used to collect, process, and distribute messages largely by automatic means.

automatic pilot	[USA] DoD:  That part of an automatic flight control system which provides attitude stabilization with respect to internal references.

automatic resupply	[USA] DoD:  A resupply mission fully planned before insertion of a special operations team into the operations area that occurs at a prearranged time and location, unless changed by the operating team after insertion. See also emergency resupply; on-call resupply.

automatic search jammer(*)	[USA] DoD:  An intercept receiver and jamming transmitter system which searches for and jams signals automatically which have specific radiation characteristics.

Automatic Secure Voice

   Communications Network	[USA] DoD:  A worldwide, switched, secure voice network developed to fulfill DOD long-haul, secure voice requirements. Also called AUTOSEVOCOM.

automatic supply	[USA] DoD:  A system by which certain supply requirements are automatically shipped or issued for a predetermined period of time without requisition by the using unit. It is based upon estimated or experience-usage factors.

automatic throttle	[USA] DoD:  A flight control system feature which actuates an aircraft throttle system based on its own computation and feedback from appropriate data sources.

automatic toss(*)	[USA] DoD:  In a flight control system, a control mode in which the toss bombing maneuver of an aircraft is controlled automatically.

automatic trim	[USA] DoD:  A flight control system feature which adjusts the trim of an aircraft in flight.

Automatic Voice Network	[USA] DoD:  A major subsystem of the Defense Switched Network, which replaced the Automatic Voice Network as the principal long-haul, nonsecure voice communications network within the Defense Communications System. Also called AUTOVON. See also Defense Switched Network.

automation	[USA] DoD:  1. The implementation of processes by automatic means. 2. The conversion of a procedure, a process, or equipment to automatic operation.

autonomous operation	[USA] DoD:  In air defense, the mode of operation assumed by a unit after it has lost all communications with higher echelons. The unit commander assumes full responsibility for control of weapons and engagement of hostile targets.

AUTOPATH	Automated Flight Path (SAC/DARPA)

AUTOROS	Automated Retail Outlet System (USA)

AUTOSEVOCOM	Automatic Secure Voice Communications

AUTOSTRAD	Automated System for Transportation Data (MTMC)

AUTOVON	[USA] DoD:  See Automatic Voice Network.

AUW	All-Up Weight

AUWMP	Air University War and Mobilization Plan

AUXCP	Auxiliary Command Post

AV	[USA] Aircraft (seaplane) Tender.  Examples

AV BN	Aviation Battalion

AV-8	[USA] DoD:  See Harrier.

AV-MF	[USSR] Aviatsiya Voenno-Morsko Flota (Naval Air Force)

available payload	[USA] DoD:  The passenger and/or cargo capacity expressed in weight and/or space available to the user.

available-to-load date	[USA] DoD:  A day, relative to C-day in a time-phased force and deployment data, that unit and nonunit equipment and forces can begin loading on an aircraft or ship at the port of embarkation. Also called ALD.

Avalanche	[Allied] The landing in Salerno Bay, Italy, 1943.

AVARS	Audiovisual Analysis and Retrieval System

AVC	Automatic Volume Control

AVCRAD	[USA] Aviation Classification Repair Activity Depot

AVDS	Audiovisual Display System

AVEN	[USA] Axisymmetric Vectoring Exhaust Nozzle, a vectoring nozzle for the General Electric F-101 engine; applied to MATV.

avenue of approach	[USA] DoD:  An air or ground route of an attacking force of a given size leading to its objective or to key terrain in its path.

average speed(*)	[USA] DoD:  The average distance traveled per hour, calculated over the whole journey, excluding specifically ordered halts.

AVG	[USA/China] American Volunteer Group, the 'Flying Tigers' unit.

AVG	[USA] Aircraft Escort Vessel, later renamed ACV. See CVE for numbers.

AVGAS	Aviation Gas

AVGAS	Aviation Gasoline

Aviadesantnoj Brigada	[USSR] Airborne Brigade.

Aviamatka	[USSR] Mother aircraft, for parasite planes.

aviation combat element	[USA] DoD:  See Marine air-ground task force.

Aviation Legere/Licht

   Vliegwezen	[Belgium] army air force

aviation life support

   equipment	[USA] DoD:  See life support equipment.

aviation medicine(*)	[USA] DoD:  The special field of medicine which is related to the biological and psychological problems of flight.

AVIM	[USA] Aviation Intermediate Maintenance facility.

AVIP	Avionics Integrity Program

AVISH	Air Vehicle Inventory Status and History

AVISURS	Aerospace Vehicle Inventory Status and Utilization Reporting System (USAF)

AVO	Ada Validation Office (DoD)

AVP	[USA] Small Seaplane Tender.  Examples

AVP	AUTOVON Precedence

AVRE	[UK] Armoured Vehicle, Royal Engineers. A Churchill tank  equipped with the 'Petard' spigot mortar, firing 40lb projectiles.

AVS	[USA] USN: Aviation Supply Ship

AVSCOM	Aviation Systems Command (USA)

AVT	[USA] USN: Auxiliary Aircraft Transport. Includes some former CV's of the Essex class and CVL's of Saipan and Independence class.

AVT-6   Saipan	(Saipan)

AVT-7   Wright	(Saipan)

AVTS	Advanced Visual Technology System

AW	[USA] Airlift Wing

AW/AA	Attack Warning/Attack Assessment

AWACD	Airborne Warning and Control Division

AWACS	[USA] Airborne Warning And Control System, the Boeing E-3A Sentry

AWACS	Airborne Warning and Control Squadron

AWACTS	[USA] Airborne Warning And Control Training Squadron.

AWADS	Adverse Weather Aerial Delivery System (C-130)

AWAPS	Advanced Weather Analysis and Prediction System

AWARES	Assessment of Wholesale and Retail System (RAND)

AWAY	[France] Rocket extraction system for the pilot; made by Hurel-Dubois.

AWBS	Aircraft Weight and Balance Requirements System (PACAF)

AWC	Air War College (AU)

AWC	Army War College

AWCLS	All-Weather Carrier Landing System

AWCS	Air Weapons Control System

AWCW	[USA] Airborne Warning Composite Wing

AWDS	Automated Weather Distribution System (MAC/AWS)

AWE	[UK] Atomic Weapons Establishment

AWIPS-90	Advanced Weather Interactive Processing System for the 1990's (NOAA)

AWIS	Army WIS

AWN	Automated Weather Network

AWOL	[USA] Absent Without Leave.

AWOP	Automated Weaponeering Optimization Program

AWP	Awaiting Parts

AWPDS	Attack Warning Processing and Display System(NORAD)

AWS	Air Weather Service

AWS	Automated Warehouse System (AFLC)

AWSMIS	Air Weather Service Management Information System (MAC)

axial route	[USA] DoD:  A route running through the rear area and into the forward area. See also route.

axis of advance	[USA] DoD:  A line of advance assigned for purposes of control; often a road or a group of roads, or a designated series of locations, extending in the direction of the enemy.

AXP	Allied Exercise Publication

AZ	Assault Zone

AZ	Azimuth

azimuth	[USA] DoD:  Quantities may be expressed in positive quantities increasing in a clockwise direction, or in X, Y coordinates where south and west are negative. They may be referenced to true north or magnetic north depending on the particular weapon system used.

azimuth angle(*)	[USA] DoD:  An angle measured clockwise in the horizontal plane between a reference direction and any other line.

azimuth guidance(*)	[USA] DoD:  Information which will enable the pilot or autopilot of an aircraft to follow the required track.

azimuth resolution(*)	[USA] DoD:  The ability of radar equipment to separate two reflectors at similar ranges but different bearings from a reference point. Normally the minimum separation distance between the reflectors is quoted and expressed as the angle subtended by the reflectors at the reference point.

Azon	[USA] See VB.


AAM Examples

AAM-N-2	Sparrow I

AAM-N-6	Sparrow III

AAM-N-7	Sidewinder


ADPS Systems

ADPS-6	AF Standard Base Supply System

ADPS-7	Base Level Data Automation Standardization Program

ADPS-10	USAF MAJCOM ADP Program

ADPS-13	Advanced Personnel Data System

ADPS-14	Logistics Composite Modeling Program

ADPS-20	WWMCCS Information System

ADPS-31	Reconnaissance Intelligence Support System

ADPS-49	The ADPS Program Office for Air Force Automated Telecommunications Systems

ADPS-50	Strategic Automated Command and Control System Data Transmission Subsystem (SACCS DTS).  Formerly SAC Digital Network (SACDIN)

ADPS-59	Phase IV - Base Level Data Automation Program

ADPS-72	Military Airlift Command Integrated Management System

ADPS-73	USAF TFWC Range Support

ADPS-74	Tactical Systems Interoperability and Support Center

ADPS-78	Tactical Air Control System Support

ADPS-79	Defense Support Program Support

ADPS-80	Worldwide Military Command and Control System ADP

ADPS-90	Intelligence Data Handling Systems

ADPS-K1	AF Professional Education Support (AU)

ADPS-L1	AFLC Support Systems

ADPS-V8	Command Center Processing and Display System

ADPS-W1	NORAD Cheyenne Mountain Complex Missile Warning and Space Surveillance System Support

ADPS-W4	Airborne Warning and Control System Support


AGM Systems

AGM-12  	Bullpup

AGM-28A	[USA] DoD:  See Hound Dog.

AGM-45	[USA] DoD:  See Shrike.

AGM-53	[USA] DoD:  See Condor.

AGM-62  	Walleye

AGM-64  	Hornet

AGM-65	[USA] DoD:  See Maverick.

AGM-69	[USA] DoD:  See short range attack missile.

AGM-78	[USA] DoD:  See Standard Arm.

AGM-84A	[USA] DoD:  See Harpoon.

AGM-86	ALCM

AGM-88	HARM (High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missile)

AGM-109 	Tomahawk TALCM

AGM-114 	Hellfire

AGM-122 	Sidearm

AGM-123 	Skipper

AGM-129	Advanced Cruise Missile

AGM-130	Rocket-Powered Guided Bomb

AGM-131 	SRAM II

AGM-136 	Tacit Rainbow

AGM-142 	Have Nap


AIM Systems

AIM-4	Falcon

AIM 4 F/G	Super Falcon

AIM-7	[USA] DoD:  See Sparrow.

AIM-9	[USA] DoD:  See Sidewinder.

AIM-26	(Falcon)

AIM-47	(Falcon)

AIM-54A	[USA] DoD:  See Phoenix.

AIM-82

AIM-92	Stinger

AIM-95	Agile

AIM-97	Seekbat

AIM 120	AMRAAM

AIM-132	ASRAAM


AV Examples

AV-4    Curtiss	(Curtiss)

AV-5    Albemarle	(Curtiss)

AV-7    Currituck	(Currituck)

AV-8    Tangier	(Tangier)

AV-9    Pocomoke 	(Tangier)

AV-10   Chandeleur	(Chandeleur)

AV-11   Norton Sound	(Currituck)

AV-12   Pine Island	(Currituck)

AV-13   Puget Sound	(Currituck)

AV-13   Salisbury Sound	(Currituck)

AV-14   Kenneth Whiting	(Whiting)

AV-15   Hamlin	(Whiting)

AV-16   St. George	(Whiting)

AV-17   Cumberland Sound	(Whiting)


AVP Examples

AVP-10  Barnegat 	(Barnegat)

AVP-32  Yukatat

AVP-34  Bering Strait

AVP-37  Corson	(Barnegat)

AVP-38  Duxbury Bay	(Barnegat)

AVP-39  Gardiners Bay	(Barnegat)

AVP-40  Floyds Bay	(Barnegat)

AVP-41  Greenwich Bay	(Barnegat)

AVP-48  Onslow	(Barnegat)

AVP-49  Orca	(Barnegat)

AVP-51  San Carlos	(Barnegat)

AVP-52  Shelikof 	(Barnegat)

AVP-53  Suisun	(Barnegat)

AVP-54  Timbalier	(Barnegat)

AVP-55  Valcour	(Barnegat)


AN Examples

AN-12BP	Cub (Soviet Transport)

AN-22	Cock (Soviet Transport)

AN-28	Curl (Soviet Transport)

AN-32	Cline (Soviet Transport)

AN-72	Coaler (Soviet Transport)

AN-124	Condor (Soviet Transport)


B

B	[USSR] Bombardirovshkchik

B&P	Bid and Proposal

B-1B	Long-Range Penetrating Bomber

B-52	[USA] DoD:  See Stratofortress.

B-rations	Dehydrated Food

B3500	Burroughs 3500 computer

B3700	Burroughs 3700 computer

BA	[Portugal] Base AeraAir (force) Base.

BA	Basic Agreement (DECCO)

BA	Budget Authority

BA	Budget Authorization

BAA	Broad Agency Announcement

BAAARS	Base Access Area Automated Reporting System

BABS	Base Automated Budget System

back order	[USA] DoD:  The quantity of an item requisitioned by ordering activities that is not immediately available for issue but is recorded as a stock commitment for future issue.

back tell(*)	[USA] DoD:  The transfer of information from a higher to a lower echelon of command. See also track telling.

back-scattering(*)	[USA] DoD:  Radio wave propagation in which the direction of the incident and scattered waves, resolved along a reference direction (usually horizontal), are oppositely directed. A signal received by back-scattering is often referred to as "back-scatter."

back-up(*)	[USA] DoD:  In cartography, an image printed on the reverse side of a map sheet already printed on one side. Also the printing of such images.

background count(*)	[USA] DoD:  The evidence or effect on a detector of radiation, other than that which it is desired to detect, caused by any agent.  In connection with health protection, the background count usually includes radiations produced by naturally occurring radioactivity and cosmic rays.

background radiation(*)	[USA] DoD:  Nuclear (or ionizing) radiations arising from within the body and from the surroundings to which individuals are always exposed.

backup aircraft

   authorization	[USA] DoD:  Aircraft over and above the primary aircraft authorized to permit scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, modifications, and inspections and repair without reduction of aircraft available for the operational mission. No operating resources are allocated for these aircraft in the Defense budget. See also primary aircraft authorization.

backup aircraft inventory	[USA] DoD:  The aircraft designated to meet the backup authorization. See also primary aircraft inventory.

BAD	BLACKER/AUTODIN/DDN

BADGE	Base Air Defense Ground Environment (JAPAN)

BADGE	Budget & Accounting Data General Purpose Extract (PACAF)

Baedeker Raids	[UK] German bomber attacks on historical cities in Britain, spring 1942.

BAFO	[UK] British Air Force of Occupation, in Germany, created in 1945.

BAFO	Best and Final Offer

BAI	Back-up Aircraft Inventory

BAI	Battlefield Air Interdiction

BAKER NUNN	GroundBased Optical System

balance	[USA] DoD:  A concept as applied to an arms control measure that connotes: a. adjustments of armed forces and armaments in such a manner that one state does not obtain military advantage over other states agreeing to the measure; and b. internal adjustments by one state of its forces in such manner as to enable it to cope with all aspects of remaining threats to its security in a post arms control agreement era.

balance station zero	[USA] DoD:  See reference datum.

balanced stock(s)	[USA] DoD:  1. That condition of supply when availability and requirements are in equilibrium for specific items. 2. An accumulation of supplies in quantities determined necessary to meet requirements for a fixed period.

bale cubic capacity(*)	[USA] DoD:  The space available for cargo measured in cubic feet to the inside of the cargo battens, on the frames, and to the underside of the beams. In a general cargo of mixed commodities, the bale cubic applies. The stowage of the mixed cargo comes in contact with the cargo battens and as a general rule does not extend to the skin of the ship.

BALFRAM	Balanced Force Requirements Analysis Methodology

BALFRAM	Balanced Force Requirements Attrition Model

balisage(*)	[USA] DoD:  The marking of a route by a system of dim beacon lights enabling vehicles to be driven at near day-time speed, under blackout conditions.

ballistic missile early

   warning system	[USA] DoD:  An electronic system for providing detection and early warning of attack by enemy inter-continental ballistic missiles.

ballistic missile(*)	[USA] DoD:  Any missile which does not rely upon aerodynamic surfaces to produce lift and consequently follows a ballistic trajectory when thrust is terminated. See also aerodynamic missile; guided missile.

ballistic trajectory(*)	[USA] DoD:  The trajectory traced after the propulsive force is terminated and the body is acted upon only by gravity and aerodynamic drag.

ballistic wind	[USA] DoD:  That constant wind that would have the same effect upon the trajectory of a bomb or projectile as the wind encountered in flight.

ballistics(*)	[USA] DoD:  The science or art that deals with the motion, behavior, appearance, or modification of missiles or other vehicles acted upon by propellants, wind, gravity, temperature, or any other modifying substance, condition, or force.

balloon barrage	[USA] DoD:  See barrage, Part 2.

balloon reflector(*)	[USA] DoD:  In electronic warfare, a balloon-supported confusion reflector to produce fraudulent echoes.

BALLUTE	Balloon Parachute (bomb retarder)

BAMP	Battlefield Automation Management Plan (USA)

BAMS	Base Automated Mobility System (TAC)

BAN	Basic Access Node

band pass	[USA] DoD:  The number of cycles per second expressing the difference between the limiting frequencies at which the desired fraction (usually half power) of the maximal output is obtained. Term applies to all types of amplifiers.

Bandit	Hostile aircraft

bank angle(*)	[USA] DoD:  The angle between the aircraft's normal axis and the Earth's vertical plane containing the aircraft's longitudinal axis.

BAO	Basic Attack Options

BAPC	[UK] British Aircraft Preservation Council

BAQ/SITW	Basic Allowance Quarters/State Income Tax Withholdings

bar scale	[USA] DoD:  See graphic scale; scale.

Barbarossa	[Germany] German attack on the USSR, 22 June 1941.

BARCAP	Barrier Combat Air Patrol

bare base	[USA] DoD:  A base having minimum essential facilities to house, sustain, and support operations to include, if required, a stabilized runway, taxiways, and aircraft parking areas. A bare base must have a source of water that can be made potable. Other requirements to operate under bare base conditions form a necessary part of the force package deployed to the bare base. See also base.

Baritone	[UK] Delivery of Spitfires to Malta, 17 August 1942.

barometric altitude(*)	[USA] DoD:  The altitude determined by a barometric altimeter by reference to a pressure level and calculated according to the standard atmosphere laws. It corresponds to the difference in altitude between the altimeter pressure level and the mean sea level pressure.

barrage	[USA] DoD:  1. A prearranged barrier of fire, except that delivered by small arms, designed to protect friendly troops and installations by impeding enemy movements across defensive lines or areas. 2. A protective screen of balloons that are moored to the ground and kept at given heights to prevent or hinder operations by enemy aircraft.  This meaning also called balloon barrage. 3. A type of electronic attack intended for simultaneous jamming over a wide area of frequency spectrum. See also barrage jamming; electronic warfare; fire.

barrage fire(*)	[USA] DoD:  Fire which is designed to fill a volume of space or area rather than aimed specifically at a given target. See also fire.

barrage jamming	[USA] DoD:  Simultaneous electromaggnetic jamming over a broad band of frequencies. See also jamming.

Barrel Roll	[USA] The north of Laos.

barrier	[USA] DoD:  A coordinated series of obstacles designed or employed to channel, direct, restrict, delay, or stop the movement of an opposing force and to impose additional losses in personnel, time, and equipment on the opposing force. Barriers can exist naturally, be manmade, or a combination of both.

barrier combat air patrol	[USA] DoD:  One or more divisions or elements of fighter aircraft employed between a force and an objective area as a barrier across the probable direction of enemy attack. It is used as far from the force as control conditions permit, giving added protection against raids that use the most direct routes of approach. See also combat air patrol.

barrier forces	[USA] DoD:  Air, surface, and submarine units and their supporting systems positioned across the likely courses of expected enemy transit for early detection and providing rapid warning, blocking, and destruction of the enemy.

barrier, obstacle, and mine

   warfare plan	[USA] DoD:  A comprehensive, coordinated plan which includes responsibilities, general location of unspecified and specific barriers, obstacles, and minefields, special instructions, limitations, coordination, and completion times. The plan may designate locations of obstacle zones or belts. It is normally prepared as an annex to a campaign plan, operation plan, or operation order.

BAS	Battlefield Automated System

BAS	[USA] DoD:  Basic Allowance for Subsistance

BASCOP	Base Communications Plan (USA)

BASE	Basic Army Strategic Estimates

base cluster	[USA] DoD:  In base defense operations, a collection of bases, geographically grouped for mutual protection and ease of command and control.

base cluster commander	[USA] DoD:  In base defense operations, the senior officer in the base cluster (excluding medical officers, chaplains, and commanders of transient units), with responsibility for coordinating the defense of bases within the base cluster and for integrating defense plans of bases into a base cluster defense plan.

base cluster operations

   center	[USA] DoD:  A command and control facility that serves as the base cluster commander's focal point for defense and security of the base cluster.

base command(*)	[USA] DoD:  An area containing a military base or group of such bases organized under one commander. See also command.

base commander	[USA] DoD:  In base defense operations, the officer assigned to command a base.

base complex	[USA] DoD:  See Army base; installation complex; Marine base; naval base; naval or marine (air) base. See also noncontiguous facility.

base defense	[USA] DoD:  The local military measures, both normal and emergency, required to nullify or reduce the effectiveness of enemy attacks on, or sabotage of, a base, to ensure that the maximum capacity of its facilities is available to US forces.

base defense forces	[USA] DoD:  Troops assigned or attached to a base for the primary purpose of base defense and security, and augmentees and selectively armed personnel available to the base commander for base defense from units performing primary missions other than base defense.

base defense operations

   center	[USA] DoD:  A command and control facility established by the base commander to serve as the focal point for base security and defense. It plans, directs, integrates, coordinates, and controls all base defense efforts, and coordinates and integrates into area security operations with the rear area operations center/rear tactical operations center.

base defense zone	[USA] DoD:  An air defense zone established around an air base and limited to the engagement envelope of short-range air defense weapons systems defending that base. Base defense zones have specific entry, exit, and identification, friend or foe procedures established.  Also called BDZ.

base development plan	[USA] DoD:  A plan for the facilities, installations, and bases required to support military operations.

base development(*)	[USA] DoD:  The improvement or expansion of the resources and facilities of an area or a location to support military operations.

base element	[USA] DoD:  See base unit.

base line(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. (surveying) A surveyed line established with more than usual care, to which surveys are referred for coordination and correlation. 2. (photogrammetry) The line between the principal points of two consecutive vertical air photographs. It is usually measured on one photograph after the principal point of the other has been transferred. 3. (radio navigation systems) The shorter arc of the great circle joining two radio transmitting stations of a navigation system. 4. (triangulation) The side of one of a series of coordinated triangles the length of which is measured with prescribed accuracy and precision and from which lengths of the other triangle sides are obtained by computation.

base map(*)	[USA] DoD:  A map or chart showing certain fundamental information, used as a base upon which additional data of specialized nature are compiled or overprinted. Also, a map containing all the information from which maps showing specialized information can be prepared. See also chart base; map.

base of operations	[USA] DoD:  An area or facility from which a military force begins its offensive operations, to which it falls back in case of reverse, and in which supply facilities are organized.

base period	[USA] DoD:  That period of time for which factors were determined for use in current planning and programming.

base section	[USA] DoD:  An area within the communications zone in an area of operations organized to provide logistic support to forward areas.

base surge(*)	[USA] DoD:  A cloud which rolls out from the bottom of the column produced by a subsurface burst of a nuclear weapon. For underwater bursts, the surge is, in effect, a cloud of liquid droplets which has the property of flowing almost as if it were a homogeneous fluid. For subsurface land bursts the surge is made up of small solid particles but still behaves like a fluid.

base unit	[USA] DoD:  1. Unit of organization in a tactical operation around which a movement or maneuver is planned and performed. 2. Base element.

base(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. A locality from which operations are projected or supported. 2. An area or locality containing installations which provide logistic or other support. See also emergency fleet operating base; establishment. (DOD) 3. Home airfield or home carrier. See also base of operations; facility.

basic cover	[USA] DoD:  Coverage of any installation or area of a permanent nature with which later coverage can be compared to discover any changes that have taken place.

basic encyclopedia	[USA] DoD:  A compilation of identified installations and physical areas of potential significance as objectives for attack.

basic intelligence	[USA] DoD:  Fundamental intelligence concerning the general situation, resources, capabilities, and vulnerabilities of foreign countries or areas which may be used as reference material in the planning of operations at any level and in evaluating subsequent information relating to the same subject.

basic load(*)	[USA] DoD:  The quantity of supplies required to be on hand within, and which can be moved by, a unit or formation. It is expressed according to the wartime organization of the unit or formation and maintained at the prescribed levels.

basic military route

   network(*)	[USA] DoD:  Axial, lateral, and connecting routes designated in peacetime by the host nation to meet the anticipated military movements and transport requirements, both allied and national. See also transport network.

basic psychological

   operations study	[USA] DoD:  A document which describes succinctly the characteristics of a country, geographical area, or region which are most pertinent to psychological operations, and which can serve as an immediate reference for the planning and conduct of psychological operations.

basic research	[USA] DoD:  Research directed toward the increase of knowledge, the primary aim being a greater knowledge or understanding of the subject under study. See also applied research; research.

basic stocks(*)	[USA] DoD:  Stocks to support the execution of approved operational plans for an initial predetermined period. See also stocks; sustaining stocks.

basic stopping power(*)	[USA] DoD:  The probability, expressed as a percentage, of a single vehicle being stopped by mines while attempting to cross a minefield.

basic tactical organization	[USA] DoD:  The conventional organization of landing force units for combat, involving combinations of infantry, supporting ground arms, and aviation for accomplishment of missions ashore. This organizational form is employed as soon as possible following the landing of the various assault components of the landing force.

basic undertakings	[USA] DoD:  The essential things, expressed in broad terms, that must be done in order to implement the commander's concept successfully. These may include military, diplomatic, economic, psychological, and other measures. See also strategic concept.

basis of issue	[USA] DoD:  Authority which prescribes the number of items to be issued to an individual, a unit, a military organization, or for a unit piece of equipment.

BASS	Base Augmentation Support Set

BASS	Base Automated Service Store

Bat	[USA] A winged bomb with active radar homing, used against Japanese ships from May 1945 onwards.

bathymetric contour	[USA] DoD:  See depth contour.

BATS	Broadband Antenna Test System

Batseye	[Allied] Exercises to study the possibility of dusk and dawn operations, as part of the preparations for 'Overlord'.

battalion landing team	[USA] DoD:  In an amphibious operation, an infantry battalion normally reinforced by necessary combat and service elements; the basic unit for planning an assault landing. Also called BLT.

battery (troop) left (right)	[USA] DoD:  A method of fire in which weapons are discharged from the left (right), one after the other, at five second intervals.

battery center(*)	[USA] DoD:  A point on the ground, the coordinates of which are used as a reference indicating the location of the battery in the production of firing data. Also called chart location of the battery.

battery(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. Tactical and administrative artillery unit or subunit corresponding to a company or similar unit in other branches of the Army. 2. All guns, torpedo tubes, searchlights, or missile launchers of the same size or caliber or used for the same purpose, either installed in one ship or otherwise operating as an entity.

battle damage assessment	[USA] DoD:  The timely and accurate estimate of damage resulting from the application of military force, either lethal or non-lethal, against a predetermined objective. Battle damage assessment can be applied to the employment of all types of weapon systems (air, ground, naval, and special forces weapon systems) throughout the range of military operations. Battle damage assessment is primarily an intelligence responsibility with required inputs and coordination from the operators. Battle damage assessment is composed of physical damage assessment, functional damage assessment, and target system assessment. Also called BDA. See also bomb damage assessment; combat assessment.

battle damage repair(*)	[USA] DoD:  Essential repair, which may be improvised, carried out rapidly in a battle environment in order to return damaged or disabled equipment to temporary service.

battle force	[USA] DoD:  A standing operational naval task force organization of carriers, surface combatants, and submarines assigned to numbered fleets. A battle force is subdivided into battle groups.

battle group	[USA] DoD:  A standing naval task group consisting of a carrier or battleship, surface combatants, and submarines as assigned in direct support, operating in mutual support with the task of destroying hostile submarine, surface, and air forces within the group's assigned area of responsibility and striking at targets along hostile shore lines or projecting fire power inland.

battle map	[USA] DoD:  A map showing ground features in sufficient detail for tactical use by all forces, usually at a scale of 1:25,000. See also map.

battle reserves	[USA] DoD:  Reserve supplies accumulated by an army, detached corps, or detached division in the vicinity of the battlefield, in addition to unit and individual reserves. See also reserve supplies.

Battleaxe	[UK] Counter-attack against Italian and German forces in North Africa, 15 June 1941.

battlefield coordination

   element	[USA] DoD:  An Army liaison provided by the Army component commander to the Air Operations Center (AOC) and/or to the component designated by the joint force commander to plan, coordinate, and deconflict air operations. The battlefield coordination element processes Army requests for tactical air support, monitors and interprets the land battle situation for the AOC, and provides the necessary interface for exchange of current intelligence and operational data. Also called BCE.

battlefield illumination(*)	[USA] DoD:  The lighting of the battle area by artificial light, either visible or invisible to the naked eye. See also artificial daylight; artificial moonlight; indirect illumination.

battlefield psychological

   activities(*)	[USA] DoD:  Planned psychological activities conducted as an integral part of combat operations and designed to bring psychological pressure to bear on enemy forces and civilians under enemy control in the battle area, to assist in the achievement of the tactical objectives.

battlefield surveillance(*)	[USA] DoD:  Systematic observation of the battle area for the purpose of providing timely information and combat intelligence. See also surveillance.

BAUD	A unit of signaling speed equal to one code element per second

Baytown	[Allied] Plan for a landing in Calabria, Italy.

BB	[USA] USN: Battleship

BB	Bare Base

BB	Battleship

BB	Breakbulk

BBAS	Base Budget Automation System (USAF)

BBBG	Battleship Battle Group

BBL(s)	Barrel(s)

BBM	Blocking and Bracing Materials (USA)

BBU	Bit Buffer Unit

BC	[USA] USN: Battlecruiser

BCA	Base Contracting Automated System

BCA	Broadcast Control Authority

BCAR	[UK] British Civil Airworthiness Requirement

BCAS	Base Contracting Automated System (USAF)

BCC	Base Communications Center

BCC	Battery Control Center (USA)

BCCSWG	Base Communications Center Strategy Working Group

BCD	Bad Conduct Discharge

BCD	Baseline Concept Description

BCD	Binary Coded Decimal

BCE	[USA] DoD:  See battlefield coordination element.

BCE	Base Civil Engineer (USA)

BCE	Baseline Cost Estimates

BCE	Battlefield Coordination Element (USA)

BCE-IWP	Base Civil Engineer In-Service Work Plan

BCEP	Base Communications-Electronics Plan

BCGN	[USA] USN: Nuclear-powered, Guided Missile Battlecruiser

BCI	Broadcast Control Intercept

BCM	Baseline Correlation Matrix

BCO	Base Contracting Office

BCOC	Base Cluster Operations Centers

BCP	Base Communications Processor

BCR	Baseline Change Request (AF Form 1773)

BCS	Broadcast Control Station

BCSA	Base Communications-Computer System Assessment

BCT	Battle Coordination Team (USA)

BCTF	Base Central Technical Facility

BCTF	Base Central Test Facility

BCTF	Base Control Test Facility

BCTF	Battle Commanders Training Facility

BCU	Buffer Control Unit

BCWP	Budgeted Cost for Work Performed

BCWS	Budgeted Cost for Work Scheduled

BD	Battle Director

BDA	[USA] DoD:  See battle damage assessment; bomb damage assessment.

BDA	Battle Damaged Aircraft

BDAS	Battle Damage Assessment System

BDE	BRIGADE (USA)

BDE	Brigade (USA)

BDK   	[USSR] Bol'shoy desantniy korabl' (large landing ship)

BDM	Bomber Defense Missile.

BDMS	Baseline Data Management System

BDN	Bulk Data Network

BDO	Basic Delivery Order

BDOC	Base Defense Operations Center

BDP	Base Development Planning

BDP	Battlefield Development Plan

BDPI	Base Data Processing Installation

BDR	Base Destination Requirements (HQ USAF)

BDR	Battle Damage Repair

BDRT	[UK] Battle Damage Repair Training.

BDS	Battle Dressing Station

BDS	Battlefield Data System

BDS	Budget Development System (USMC)

BDSR	Base Dental Service Report (USAF)

BDT	Bulk Data Transfer

BDU	[USA] Battle Dress Uniform

BDU	[USA] Practice versions of nuclear bombs.

BDZ	[USA] DoD:  See base defense zone.

BE	Basic Encyclopedia

BE	Bulk Encryption

BEA	Budget Estimate Agreement

beach	[USA] DoD:  1. The area extending from the shoreline inland to a marked change in physiographic form or material, or to the line of permanent vegetation (coastline). 2. In amphibious operations, that portion of the shoreline designated for landing of a tactical organization.

beach capacity(*)	[USA] DoD:  An estimate, expressed in terms of measurement tons, or weight tons, of cargo that may be unloaded over a designated strip of shore per day. See also clearance capacity; port capacity.

beach group	[USA] DoD:  See naval beach group; shore party.

beach landing site	[USA] DoD:  A geographic location selected for across-the-beach infiltration, exfiltration, or resupply operations. Also called BLS.

beach marker	[USA] DoD:  A sign or device used to identify a beach or certain activities thereon for incomingg waterborne traffic. Markers may be panels, lights, buoys, or electronic devices.

beach minefield(*)	[USA] DoD:  A minefield in the shallow water approaches to a possible amphibious landing beach. See also minefield.

beach organization	[USA] DoD:  In an amphibious operation, the planned arrangement of personnel and facilities to effect movement, supply, and evacuation across beaches and in the beach area for support of a landing force.

beach party	[USA] DoD:  The naval component of the shore party. See also beachmaster unit; shore party.

beach party commander	[USA] DoD:  The naval officer in command of the naval component of the shore party.

beach photography	[USA] DoD:  Vertical, oblique, ground, and periscope coverage at varying scales to provide information of offshore, shore, and inland areas. It covers terrain which provides observation of the beaches and is primarily concerned with the geological and tactical aspects of the beach.

beach reserves(*)	[USA] DoD:  In an amphibious operation, an accumulation of supplies of all classes established in dumps in beachhead areas. See also reserve supplies.

beach support area	[USA] DoD:  In amphibious operations, the area to the rear of a landing force or elements thereof, established and operated by shore party units, which contains the facilities for the unloading of troops and materiel and the support of the forces ashore; it includes facilities for the evacuation of wounded, enemy prisoners of war, and captured materiel.

beach survey	[USA] DoD:  The collection of data describing the physical characteristics of a beach; that is, an area whose boundaries are a shoreline, a coastline, and two natural or arbitrary assigned flanks.

beach width	[USA] DoD:  The horizontal dimensions of the beach measured at right angles to the shoreline from the line of extreme low water inland to the landward limit of the beach (the coastline).

beachhead	[USA] DoD:  A designated area on a hostile or potentially hostile shore that, when seized and held, ensures the continuous landing of troops and materiel, and provides maneuver space requisite for subsequent projected operations ashore.

beachmaster	[USA] DoD:  The naval officer in command of the beachmaster unit of the naval beach group.

beachmaster unit	[USA] DoD:  A commissioned naval unit of the naval beach group designed to provide to the shore party a naval component known as a beach party which is capable of supporting the amphibious landing of one division (reinforced). See also beach party; shore party.

beacon	[USA] DoD:  A light or electronic source which emits a distinctive or characteristic signal used for the determination of bearings, courses, or location. (DOD, NATO) See crash locator beacon; fan marker beacon; localizer; meaconing; personal locator beacon; radio beacon; submarine locator acoustic beacon; Z marker beacon.

beacon double	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "Pilot select double pulse mode on your tracking beacon."

beacon off	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "Turn off your tracking beacon."

beacon on	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "Turn on your tracking beacon."

beam attack	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, an attack by an interceptor aircraft attack which terminates with a heading crossing angle greater than 45 degrees but less than 135 degrees. See also heading crossing angle.

beam rider	[USA] DoD:  A missile guided by an electronic beam.

beam width	[USA] DoD:  The angle between the directions, on either side of the axis, at which the intensity of the radio frequency field drops to one-half the value it has on the axis.

BEAMS	Base Engineer Automated Management System

bearing(*)	[USA] DoD:  The horizontal angle at a given point measured clockwise from a specific datum point to a second point. See also grid bearing; relative bearing; true bearing.

beaten zone	[USA] DoD:  The area on the ground upon which the cone of fire falls.

BECS	Battlefield Electronic Communications System

Bee Line	[USA] Upgrading of F-4B Phantom IIs to F-4N in the early 1970s.

BEEF	Base Emergency Engineering Force

Beef Broth	[USA] Building of a strategic reserve in the USA for TAC units in Vietnam.

Beethoven	[Germany] Official codename for the 'Mistel' combinations.

BEF	British Expeditionary Force

BEG	BMEWS Exercise Generator (SAC/SPACE CMD) Began in 1946.

beleaguered	[USA] DoD:  See missing.

Bell Tone	[USA] Transfer of F-100s to Bangkok, Thailand. 16 April 1961.

Bellows	[UK] Delivery of Spitfires to Malta, 11 August 1942.

BEMO	Base Equipment Management Office

BENELUX	Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg

bent	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept and close air support, a code meaning, "Equipment indicated is inoperative (temporarily or indefinitely)." Cancelled by "Okay."

BER	Bit Error Rate

BERP	[UK] British Experimental Rotor Program

BES	Budget Estimate Submissions

BESEP	Base Electronics Systems Engineering Plan

besieged	[USA] DoD:  See missing.

BEST	Base Engineering Support-Technical (USN)

BETA	Battlefield Exploitation and Target Acquisition

BETS	Building Energy Technical Survey

BFAP	Blocking Factor Analysis Program

BFC2	Battle Forces Command and Control (USN)

BFE	Blacker Front End

BFIM	Battle Force Information Management (USN)

BFM	Basic Flight Maneuver

BFO	Beat Frequency Oscillator

BFTT	Battle Force Tactical Trainer (USN)

BFVS	Bradley Fighting Vehicle System (USA)

BG	[USA] Bomb Glider.

BG	[USA] Bombardment Group

BG	[USA] USN: battle group

BG	Background/Brigadier General

BGM	[USA] Ballistic Guided Missile.

BGM-71	TOW

BGM-109	Tomahawk

BGPHES	Battle Group Passive Horizon Extension System

BGV	Boost Glide Vehicle (AFSC)

Bharatoya Vayusena	[India] Air Force.

BI	Background Investigation (Security)

BI	Battlefield Interdiction

BIA	Base Information Analysis (USAF)

BIAP	Base Information Analysis Program (AFCC)

BIC	Battlefield Information Center (USA)

BICC	Battlefield Information and Control Center

BICES	Battlefield Information Collection and Exploration System

BICES	Battlefield Information Correlation Enemy System

BID	Battlefield Information Distribution

BID	Built-in Diagnostics

BIDDS	Base Information Digital Distribution System (AFCC)

BIDE	Basic Identity Information

Big Belly	[USA] Program to modify the B-52 to carry increased conventional bomb loads.

Big Crow	[USA] NKC-135A program.

Big Safari	[USA] Modification program of the Ryan Firebee target drone to create the Firefly recce drone.

Big Team	[USA] The program for the RC-135B and RC-135C.

BIIL	Basic Item Issue List (USA)

bilateral infrastructure(*)	[USA] DoD:  Infrastructure which concerns only two NATO members and is financed by mutual agreement between them (e.g., facilities required for the use of forces of one NATO member in the territory of another). See also infrastructure.

billet	[USA] DoD:  1. Shelter for troops. 2. To quarter troops. 3. A personnel position or assignment which may be filled by one person.

BIML	Battle Information Management Laboratory (RADC)

BIMS	Battle Staff Information Management System (AAC)

bin storage	[USA] DoD:  Storage of items of supplies and equipment in an individual compartment or subdivision of a storage unit in less than bulk quantities. See also bulk storage; storage.

binary chemical munition(*)	[USA] DoD:  A munition in which chemical substances, held in separate containers, react when mixed or combined as a result of being fired, launched or otherwise initiated to produce a chemical agent. See also munition; chemical munition; multi-agent munition.

binding(*)	[USA] DoD:  The fastening or securing of items to a movable platform called a pallet. See also palletized unit load.

bingo	[USA] DoD:  1. When originated by pilot, means, "I have reached minimal fuel for safe return to base or to designated alternate." 2. When originated by controlling activity, means, "Proceed to alternate airfield or carrier as specified."

bingo field	[USA] DoD:  Alternate airfield.

Bingo fuel	Critical fuel level, usually fuel level necessary for return to base.

biographical intelligence	[USA] DoD:  That component of intelligence which deals with individual foreign personalities of actual or potential importance.

biological agent	[USA] DoD:  A microorganism that causes disease in personnel, plants, or animals or causes the deterioration of materiel. See also biological operation; biological weapon; chemical agent.

biological ammunition(*)	[USA] DoD:  A type of ammunition, the filler of which is primarily a biological agent.

biological defense(*)	[USA] DoD:  The methods, plans, and procedures involved in establishing and executing defensive measures against attacks using biological agents.

biological environment(*)	[USA] DoD:  Conditions found in an area resulting from direct or persisting effects of biological weapons.

biological half-time	[USA] DoD:  See half-life.

biological operation(*)	[USA] DoD:  Employment of biological agents to produce casualties in personnel or animals and damage to plants or materiel; or defense against such employment.

biological warfare	[USA] DoD:  See biological operation.

biological weapon(*)	[USA] DoD:  An item of materiel which projects, disperses, or disseminates a biological agent including arthropod vectors.

BIOSTAT	Biostatistical Reporting System

BIS	[USA] Board of Inspection and Survey.

BIS	Binary Synchronous

BISEPS	Basic Interceptor Sortie Evaluation Program System

BISMC	Base Information System Management Center

BISP	Base Information Systems Plan

BISS	Base and Installation Security Systems (DoD)

BISS	Base Intrusion Security System

BISYNC	Binary Synchronous Communication Protocol

BIT	Built-in-Test

BITC	Base Information Transfer Center

BITE	[USA] Built-In Test Equipment

BITS	Base Information Transfer System

BIU	Bus Interface Unit

BK	[Germany] Bordkanone.  Examples

BKAV	[USSR] Bureau of Commissars of Aviation and Aeronautics, created in 1917.

BKEP	Boosted Kinetic Energy Penetrator

BKS	Broadcast Keying Station

BLA	Base Level Assessment

black	[USA] DoD:  In intelligence handling, a term used in certain phrases (e.g., living black, black border crossing) to indicate reliance on illegal concealment rather than on cover.

Black Buck	[UK] Attacks on Argentine positions on the Falkland Islands, flown by Vulcan bombers based on Ascension, with air refuelling.  The Vulcan was refueled six times, by a fleet of twelve Victor tankers.

Black Crow	[USA] This equipment detects the ignition systems of piston engines.  Fitted to AC-130 gunships.

Black Fly/Black Night	[USA] Code name for the RB-57D high-altitude recce aircraft.

black list	[USA] DoD:  An official counterintelligence listing of actual or potential enemy collaborators, sympathizers, intelligence suspects, and other persons whose presence menaces the security of friendly forces.

black propaganda	[USA] DoD:  Propaganda which purports to emanate from a source other than the true one. See also propaganda.

Black Spot	[USA] Sensor package fitted to the NC-123.

BLACKER	NSA Multi-Level Security Project for Data Communications

BLAIDS	Base-Level AUTODIN Incoming Distribution

BLAMES	Base-Level AUTODIN Message Extract System

BLARS	Base Level Accounting and Reporting System (USAF)

blast effect	[USA] DoD:  Destruction of or damage to structures and personnel by the force of an explosion on or above the surface of the ground.  Blast effect may be contrasted with the cratering and ground-shock effects of a projectile or charge that goes off beneath the surface.

blast line	[USA] DoD:  A horizontal radial line on the surface of the Earth originating at ground zero on which measurements of blast from an explosion are taken.

blast wave	[USA] DoD:  A sharply defined wave of increased pressure rapidly propagated through a surrounding medium from a center of detonation or similar disturbance.

blast wave diffraction(*)	[USA] DoD:  The passage around and envelopment of a structure by the nuclear blast wave.

blast(*)	[USA] DoD:  The brief and rapid movement of air, vapor or fluid away from a center of outward pressure, as in an explosion or in the combustion of rocket fuel; the pressure accompanying this movement. This term is commonly used for "explosion," but the two terms may be distinguished.

BLC	Boundary Layer Control; a flow of pressured engine bleed air over the flaps and other lift surfaces, to keep the stalling speed down.

BLCS	Base Level Contingency Simulations

BLD	Battalion Level Device

BLDASP	Base Level Data Automation Standardization Program

bleeding edge(*)	[USA] DoD:  That edge of a map or chart on which cartographic detail is extended to the edge of the sheet.

blind bombing zone(*)	[USA] DoD:  A restricted area (air, land, or sea) established for the purpose of permitting air operations, unrestricted by the operations or possible attack of friendly forces.

blind transmission	[USA] DoD:  Any transmission of information that is made without expectation of acknowledgement.

blip(*)	[USA] DoD:  The display of a received pulse on a cathode ray tube.

BLIS	Base Level Information Services Program (AFLC)

BLIS	Base Level Inquiry System

blister agent(*)	[USA] DoD:  A chemical agent which injures the eyes and lungs, and burns or blisters the skin. Also called vesicant agent.

BLMPS	Base Level Military Personnel System (USAF)

block shipment	[USA] DoD:  A method of shipment of supplies to overseas areas to provide balanced stocks or an arbitrary balanced force for a specific number of days, e.g., shipment of 30 days' supply for an average force of 10,000 individuals.

block stowage loading(*)	[USA] DoD:  A method of loading whereby all cargo for a specific destination is stowed together. The purpose is to facilitate rapid off-loading at the destination, with the least possible disturbance of cargo intended for other points. See also loading.

blocking and chocking(*)	[USA] DoD:  The use of wedges or chocks to prevent the inadvertent shifting of cargo in transit.

blocking position(*)	[USA] DoD:  A defensive position so sited as to deny the enemy access to a given area or to prevent his advance in a given direction.

blood agent(*)	[USA] DoD:  A chemical compound, including the cyanide group, that affects bodily functions by preventing the normal utilization of oxygen by body tissues.

blood chit	[USA] DoD:  A small cloth chart depicting an American Flag and a statement in several languages to the effect that anyone assisting the bearer to safety will be rewarded.

blood chit (intelligence)	[USA] DoD:  See blood chit.

BLOS	Beyond Line of Sight

blow	[USA] DoD:  To expose, often unintentionally, personnel, installations, or other elements of a clandestine organization or activity.

blowback(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. Escape, to the rear and under pressure, of gases formed during the firing of the weapon. Blowback may be caused by a defective breech mechanism, a ruptured cartridge case, or a faulty primer. 2. Type of weapon operation in which the force of expanding gases acting to the rear against the face of the bolt furnishes all the energy required to initiate the complete cycle of operation. A weapon which employs this method of operation is characterized by the absence of any breech-lock or bolt-lock mechanism.

BLPS	Base Level Personnel System (USAF)

BLPS-C	Base Level Personnel System - Civilian (USAF)

BLPS-M	Base Level Personnel System - Military (USAF)

BLS	[USA] DoD:  See beach landing site.

BLSS	Base-Level Self-Sufficiency Spares

BLT	Battalion Landing Team (USMC)

BLu	[Belgium] FAB/Blu: Force Aerienne Belge / Belgische Luchtmacht. Belgian Air Force.

BLU	[USA] Bomb Live Unit, submunition for cluster bombs or dispensers.

Blue Bark	[USA] DoD:  US military personnel, US citizen civilian employees of the Department of Defense, and the dependents of both categories who travel in connection with the death of an immediate family member. It also applies to designated escorts for dependents of deceased military members. Furthermore, the term is used to designate the personal property shipment of a deceased member.

Blue Bird	[USA] Boeing RC-135C, ELINT aircraft.

Blue Boar	[UK] Nuclear weapon, a glide bomb. Canceled in 1954.

blue commander(*)	[USA] DoD:  The officer designated to exercise operational control over blue forces for a specific period during an exercise.

Blue Danube	[UK] Nuclear bomb, a free-fall weapon. The codename refers to the bomb casing, the actual nuclear weapon in it was changed at least once.

Blue Eagle	[USA] Boeing EC-135J, ABNCP aircraft.

BLUE FLAG	C3I Exercises Eglin AFB, FL

BLUE FORCES	U.S. and Friendly Forces

Blue Rapier	[UK] Specification UB.109 for an unmanned, catapult-launched jet bomber. Canceled.

Blue Springs	[USA] The 4080th SRW unit, equipped with Ryan 147 recce drones.

Blue Steel	[UK] Air-to-surface missile with a nuclear warhead (possibly 'Red Snow', see there). Just 50 in service in the 1962--1970 period.  Unreliable.

Blue Sword	[NATO] Close air support operations for UN peace-keeping units in Bosnia, 1994.

BLX	Basic Launch Complex

BM	Battle Management

BM/C3	Battle Management/Command, Control and Communications

BMAR	Backlog of Maintenance and Repair

BMD	Ballistic Missile Defense

BMDC	Ballistic Missile Defense Center

BMDO	[USA] Ballistic Missile Defense Office. The less ambitious, lower cost follow-up of the SDI project.

BMDS	Base Manpower Data System (USAF)

BMEDS	Base Management Engineering Data System (USAF)

BMEWS	[USA] Ballistic Missile Early Warning System.

BMO	Ballistic Missile Office (AFSC)

BMPS	Battle Management Processing Simulation

BMR	[NATO] Basic Military Requirement

BMT	Basic Military Training

BN	Battalion

BNEP	[USA] Basic Naval Establishment Plan

BOA	Basic Ordering Agreement

boat diagram	[USA] DoD:  In the assault phase of an amphibious operation, a diagram showing the positions of individuals and equipment in each boat.

boat group	[USA] DoD:  The basic organization of landing craft. One boat group is organized for each battalion landing team (or equivalent) to be landed in the first trip of landing craft or amphibious vehicles.

boat group commander	[USA] DoD:  An officer assigned to be embarked in a control boat who is responsible for discipline and organization within the boat group to complete the assigned mission.

boat lane(*)	[USA] DoD:  A lane for amphibious assault landing craft, which extends seaward from the landing beaches to the line of departure. The width of a boat lane is determined by the length of the corresponding beach.

boat space	[USA] DoD:  The space and weight factor used to determine the capacity of boats, landing craft, and amphibious vehicles. With respect to landing craft and amphibious vehicles, it is based on the requirements of one person with individual equipment. The person is assumed to weigh 224 pounds and to occupy 13.5 cubic feet of space. See also man space.

boat wave	[USA] DoD:  See wave.

boattail(*)	[USA] DoD:  The conical section of a ballistic body that progressively decreases in diameter toward the tail to reduce overall aerodynamic drag.

BOC	Basic Operating Companies

BOC	Bell Operating Companies

BOCCA	Board of Coordination of Civil Aviation (NATO)

BOD	Beneficial Occupancy Date

Bodenplatte	[Germany] Last major attack of the Luftwaffe, 1 January 1945. 465 allied aircraft were destroyed, most on the ground, but the German losses, 220, were irreplaceable.

Bodyguard	[Allied] Disinformation plan, introduced in 1943 to make the Germans believe that the invasion would be in Norway.

bogey	[USA] DoD:  An air contact which is unidentified but assumed to be enemy.  (Not to be confused with unknown.) See also friendly; hostile.

BOI	Basis of Issue

BOIP	Basis of Issue Plan

BOJO	Flexible Reporting and Display System (SAC)

BOL	Bearing Only Launch

Bold Journey	[USA] Modification of the F-101 Voodoo to improve the control system.

Bolo	[USA] Operation in Vietnam, 2 January 1967, that ended with the shooting down of seven MiG-21s by F-4s.

bomb damage assessment	[USA] DoD:  The determination of the effect of all air attacks on targets (e.g., bombs, guided missiles, rockets, or strafing). Also called BDA. See also battle damage assessment; combat assessment.

bomb disposal unit	[USA] DoD:  See explosive ordnance disposal unit.

bomb impact plot	[USA] DoD:  A graphic representation of the target area, usually a pre-strike air photograph, on which prominent dots are plotted to mark the impact or detonation points of bombs dropped on a specific bombing attack.

bomb line	[USA] DoD:  See fire support coordination line.

bomb release line(*)	[USA] DoD:  An imaginary line around a defended area or objective over which an aircraft should release its bomb in order to obtain a hit or hits on an area or objective.

bomb release point(*)	[USA] DoD:  The point in space at which bombs must be released to reach the desired point of detonation.

bomber	[USA] DoD:  See intermediate-range bomber aircraft; long-range bomber aircraft; medium-range bomber aircraft.

bombing angle(*)	[USA] DoD:  The angle between the vertical and a line joining the aircraft to what would be the point of impact of a bomb released from it at that instant.

bombing height(*)	[USA] DoD:  In air operations, the height above ground level at which the aircraft is flying at the moment of ordnance release.  Bombing heights are classified as follows: very low: below 100 feet; low: from 100 to 2,000 feet; medium: from 2,000 to 10,000 feet; high: from 10,000 to 50,000 feet; very high: 50,000 feet and above.

bombing run(*)	[USA] DoD:  In air bombing, that part of the flight that begins, normally from an initial point, with the approach to the target, includes target acquisition, and ends normally at the weapon release point.

bonding(*)	[USA] DoD:  In electrical engineering, the process of connecting together metal parts so that they make low resistance electrical contact for direct current and lower frequency alternating currents.  See also earthing; grounding.

booby trap(*)	[USA] DoD:  An explosive or nonexplosive device or other material, deliberately placed to cause casualties when an apparently harmless object is disturbed or a normally safe act is performed.

Bookie Escort	[USA] Air cover for transport aircraft on resupply missions.

BOOMER	Air Refueling Boom Operator (SAC)

BOOMER	Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarine (USN)

boost phase	[USA] DoD:  That portion of the flight of a ballistic missile or space vehicle during which the booster and sustainer engines operate. See also midcourse phase; reentry phase; terminal phase.

booster(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. A high-explosive elemment sufficiently sensitive so as to be actuated by small explosive elements in a fuze or primer and powerful enough to cause detonation of the main explosive filling. 2. An auxiliary or initial propulsion system which travels with a missile or aircraft and which may or may not separate from the parent craft when its impulse has been delivered. A booster system may contain, or consist of, one or more units.

BOQ	Bachelor Officers Quarters

border break(*)	[USA] DoD:  A cartographic technique used when it is required to extend a portion of the cartographic detail of a map or chart beyond the sheetlines into the margin.

border crosser(*)	[USA] DoD:  An individual, living close to a frontier, who normally has to cross the frontier frequently for legitimate purposes.

border(*)	[USA] DoD:  In cartography, the area of a map or chart lying between the neatline and the surrounding framework.

boresafe fuze(*)	[USA] DoD:  Type of fuze having an interrupter in the explosive train that prevents a projectile from exploding until after it has cleared the muzzle of a weapon. See also fuze.

BOS	Bands of Separation

BOS	Base Operating Support

BOSS	B-1B Operational and Support Software

BOSS	Boss Operations Support Center

bottom mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  A mine with negative buoyancy which remains on the seabed. Also called ground mine. See also mine.

bound(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. In land warfare, a single movement, usually from cover to cover, made by troops often under enemy fire. (DOD) 2. Distance covered in one movement by a unit that is advancing by bounds.

boundary	[USA] DoD:  A line which delineates surface areas for the purpose of facilitating coordination and deconfliction of operations between adjacent units, formations, or areas. See also airspace control boundary.

bouquet mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a mine in which a number of buoyant mine cases are attached to the same sinker, so that when the mooring of one mine case is cut, another mine rises from the sinker to its set depth. See also mine.

Bowery	[UK] Delivery of Spitfires to Malta, 9 May 1942.

BP	Budget Programs

BP	Bulk Petroleum

BP	Bulk Processing

BPAC	Budget Program Activity Code

BPDMS	[USA] Basic Point Defense Missile System (USN)

BPI	Bits Per Inch

BPK   	[USSR] Bol'shoy protivolodochniy korabl' (large anti-submarine ship)

BPP	Black Patch Panel

BPP	Boarding Pass Printer

BPR	Bypass Ratio

BPS	Bits Per Second

BPTF	Black Patch and Test Facility

BPU	Basic Processing Unit

BQ	[USA] Unmanned aircraft carrying explosives.

BQM-34	[USA] DoD:  See Firebee.

BRAAT	Base Recovery After Attack Team

bracketing(*)	[USA] DoD:  A method of adjusting fire in which a bracket is established by obtaining an over and a short along the spotting line, and then successively splitting the bracket in half until a target hit or desired bracket is obtained.

branch	[USA] DoD:  1. A subdivision of any organization. 2. A geographically separate unit of an activity which performs all or part of the primary functions of the parent activity on a smaller scale. Unlike an annex, a branch is not merely an overflow addition. 3. An arm or service of the Army.

BRASS	PRIME BEEF Reporting Analysis and Status System

BRAT	Budget/Readiness Analysis Technique (AFLC)

Brawn	[UK] Carrier strike against the German battleship Tirpitz.  Abandoned because of bad weather.

BRD	Baseline Requirements Document

BRDM	[USA] USN: Floating Dry Dock

break off	[USA] DoD:  In close air support, a command utilized to immediately terminate an attack.

break-up(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. In detection by radar, the separation of one solid return into a number of individual returns which correspond to the various objects or structure groupings. This separation is contingent upon a number of factors including range, beam width, gain setting, object size and distance between objects. 2. In imagery interpretation, the result of magnification or enlargement which causes the imaged item to lose its identity and the resultant presentation to become a random series of tonal impressions. Also called split-up.

breakaway(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. The onset of a condition in which the shock front moves away from the exterior of the expanding fireball produced by the explosion of a nuclear weapon. (DOD) 2. After completion of attack, turn to heading as directed.

breakoff position(*)	[USA] DoD:  The position at which a leaver or leaver section breaks off from the main convoy to proceed to a different destination.

brevity code(*)	[USA] DoD:  A code which provides no security but which has as its sole purpose the shortening of messages rather than the concealment of their content.

Briar Patch	[USA] Boeing KC-135R, ELINT aircraft

bridgehead	[USA] DoD:  An area of ground held or to be gained on the enemy's side of an obstacle. See also airhead; beachhead.

bridgehead line(*)	[USA] DoD:  The limit of the objective area in the development of the bridgehead. See also objective area.

briefing(*)	[USA] DoD:  The act of giving in advance specific instructions or information.

Brieftauben Abteilung

   Ostende	[Germany] 'Ostend Carrier Pigeon Detachment', cover name for a bomber group formed in 1914 to attack Britain.

brigade	[USA] DoD:  A unit usually smaller than a division to which are attached groups and/or battalions and smaller units tailored to meet anticipated requirements.

Brigg	[Germany] Receiver for Kogge.

Bright Star	[USA] Exercise.

BRITE	Basic Research In Industrial Technologies for Europe

BRK	[USSR] Bol'shoy raketniy korabl' (large rocket ship)

BRL	Ballistic Research Laboratory (USA)

Broad Jump	[USA] Improvement program for the F-106. 1960 to 1963. Introduced an infrared seeker in front of the cockpit.

broadcast-controlled air

   interception(*)	[USA] DoD:  An interception in which the interceptor is given a continuous broadcast of information concerning an enemy raid and effects interception without further control. See also air interception; close-controlled air interception.

Bronco	[USA] DoD:  A light, twin turboprop, twinseat observation and support aircraft. May be equipped with machine guns and light ordnance for close air support missions. Designated as OV-10.

BRPA	Basic Research and Proposal Announcement

BRPL	[USSR] Ballistichekaya raketa podvodnykh lodok - SLBM

BRS	Broadcast Radiation Station

BRT	Base Repair Time

BRUCE	Basic Remote User's Content Editor

BRW	Brake Release Weight. Maximum permitted weight at the start of take-off run.

BS	[USA] Bomb Squadron (SAC).  Examples

BS	[USSR] Berezin Skorostrelnye --- Berezin Rapid-Firing gun. 12.7mm, 1000rds/min, 860m/sec.

BS	Battle Staff

BSA	Base Support Agreement

BSA	Beach Support Area

BSC	Battle Staff Coordinator

BSC	Binary Symmetric Channel

BSC	Binary Synchronous Communications

BSD	Battle Staff Directive

BSD	Battle Staff Director

BSE	Base Support Element

BSE	Battle Staff Element

BSIT	Base Systems Integration Test Bed

BSL	Basic System Listing

BSMS	Battle Staff Management System

BSP	Business Strategy Panel

BSR	Base Support Radio (USAF)

BSR	Battlefield Surveillance Radar

BSR	Battlefield Surveillance Radar

BSS	Base Service Store

BSSC	Battle Staff Support Center

BST	British Summer Time

BSTAT	Base Status Report (Logistic)

BSTS	Boost Surveillance and Tracking System (AFSC)

BT 	[USSR] Bazoviy tral'shchik (base minesweeper)

BT	Bathythermograph.

BTCF	Base Technical Control Facility

BTF	Battalion Task Force

BTN	Battalion (USA)

BTO	[USA] Bombing Trough Overcast, a WWII bombing radar.

BTS	Base Telecommunications System

BTU	British Thermal Unit

BTY	Battery

BU	Battery Unit

BUCKET	DCS Station on Osan AB

BUF	Backup Facility

Buffalo Hunter	[USA] Ryan AQM-34L or M for low-altitude reconnaissance.

buffer distance(*)	[USA] DoD:  In nuclear warfare: 1. The horizontal distance which, when added to the radius of safety, will give the desired assurance that the specified degree of risk will not be exceeded. The buffer distance is normally expressed quantitatively in multiples of the delivery error. 2. The vertical distance which is added to the fallout safe-height of burst in order to determine a desired height of burst which will provide the desired assurance that militarily significant fallout will not occur. It is normally expressed quantitatively in multiples of the vertical error.

bug	[USA] DoD:  1. A concealed microphone or listening device or other audiosurveillance device. 2. To install means for audiosurveillance.

bugged	[USA] DoD:  Room or object which contains a concealed listening device.

BUIC	[USA] Backup Interceptor Control

BUIC	Backup Intercept Control System

buildup(*)	[USA] DoD:  The process of attaining prescribed strength of units and prescribed levels of vehicles, equipment, stores, and supplies. Also may be applied to the means of accomplishing this process.

BULK	Bulk Cargo

bulk cargo	[USA] DoD:  That which is generally shipped in volume where the transportation conveyance is the only external container; such as liquids, ore, or grain.

bulk petroleum product(*)	[USA] DoD:  A liquid petroleum product transported by various means and stored in tanks or containers having an individual fill capacity greater than 250 liters.

bulk storage	[USA] DoD:  1. Storage in a warehouse of supplies and equipment in large quantities, usually in original containers, as distinguished from bin storage. 2. Storage of liquids, such as petroleum products in tanks, as distinguished from drum or packaged storage. See also bin storage; storage.

BULLSEYE	High Frequency/Direction Finding Systems

Bumblebee	[USA] Program to develop an shipboard SAM, started in 1945.

Bunsen	[Allied] Bombing exercises, to study the accuracy and effectiveness of bombardments, prior to operation 'Overlord'. 26 April 1944.

BuOrd	[USA] Bureau of Ordnance of the USN.

BUPERS	Bureau of Navy Personnel (USN)

burial	[USA] DoD:  See emergency burial; group burial; trench burial. See also graves registration.

burn	[USA] DoD:  1. Deliberately expose the true status of a person under cover.  2. The legitimate destruction and burning of classified material, usually accomplished by the custodian as prescribed in regulations.

burn notice	[USA] DoD:  An official statement by one intelligence agency to other agencies, domestic or foreign, that an individual or group is unreliable for any of a variety of reasons.

burn-through range	[USA] DoD:  The distance at which a specific radar can discern targets through the external interference being received.

burned	[USA] DoD:  Used to indicate that a clandestine operator has been exposed to the operation (especially in a surveillance) or that reliability as a source of information has been compromised.

Burney Gun	[UK] Recoilless guns developed by Sir Denis Burney. Existed as 3.45in, 3.7in, 95mm and 7.2in guns, with a lower muzzle velocity but a far more effective shell than conventional weapons. The 3.45in was shoulder-held. They were too late to see service in WWII.

burnout velocity(*)	[USA] DoD:  The velocity attained by a missile at the point of burnout.

burnout(*)	[USA] DoD:  The point in time or in the missile trajectory when combustion of fuels in the rocket engine is terminated by other than programmed cutoff.

BURP	Basic Unit Readiness Program

BUSANDA	[USA] Bureau of Supplies and Accounts

buster	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "Fly at maximal continuous speed (or power)."

BuWeps	[USA] Bureau of Weapons of the USN.

BUYNONE	Operation Readiness Inspection Exercise (SAC)

BVR	Beyond Visual Range

BW	[USA] Bombardment Wing

BW	Bandwidth

BW	Biological Warfare

BW	Bomb Wing (SAC)

BWOFS	Battlefield Weather Observation and Forecast System

BY	Budget Year


BK Examples

BK 3,7	  37mm clip-fed   180 rds/min  798 m/s

BK 5	  50mm    50 rds/min 917 m/s

BK 7,5	  75mm 933 m/s


Bomb Squadron  Examples

BS	390th BS 'Crusaders'

BS	498th BS 'Falcons'

BS	499th BS 'Air Apaches'

BS	499th BS 'Bats Outta Hell'

BS	500th BS 'Rough Raiders'

BS	501th BS 'Black Panthers'


C

C	[USA] Cargo aircraft designation.  Examples

C	Centigrade

C	Programming Language

CDAY	Commencement Of Deployment Date

C&A	Certification and Accreditation

C&CR	Command and Control Reports

C&DH	Satellite Communications and Data Handling

C&I	Compatibility and Interoperability

C&J	Collection and Jamming

C&O	Concept and Objectives

C+I	Compatibility And Interoperability

C-130	[USA] DoD:  See Hercules.

C-141	[USA] DoD:  See Starlifter.

C-5	[USA] DoD:  See Galaxy.

C-CORPS	Capitol Corps (Korea)

C-day	[USA] DoD:  See times.

C-DAY	Deployment Date

C-E	Communications-Electronics

C-E ESR	Communications - Electronics Equipment Status Reporting (USAF)

C-NET	COMPESNET (USAF)

C-Rating	Combat Readiness Rating

C-Rations	Combat Rations

C-SPAN	Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network

C-U	Command-Unique

C/B	Center of Balance

C/S	Call Sign

C/SCS	Cost/Schedule Control Systems

C/SCSC	Cost/Schedule Control Systems Criteria

C/SSR	Cost/Schedule Status Report

C^2	Command and Control

C^3	Command, Control and Communications

C^3CM	Command, Control and Communications Countermeasures

C^3I	Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence

C^4I	Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence

C2	Command and Control

C2 FACRP	C2 Functional Analysis & Consolidation Review Panel

C2 MPPCS	C2 Manpower & Personnel Contingency Support System (HQ USAF)

C2-protection	[USA] DoD:  See command and control warfare.

C2BM	Command and Control Battle Management

C2CN	C2 Computer Network (USCENTCOM)

C2IE	Command And Control Information Exchange

C2IP	Command And Control Initiatives Program

C2IP	Command, Control, And Intelligence Processor

C2IPS	Command And Control Information Processing System

C2IS	Command and Control Information System

C2ISM	Command and Control Information Systems Manager

C2ISMO	Command and Control Information Systems Management Office

C2MS	Command and Control Modernization Methodology

C2S	Command and Control System

C2SPMO	Command and Control Systems Program Management Office

C2W	Command And Control Warfare

C3	Command, Control, and Communications

C3/IRM	Command, Communications and Control/Information Resource Management (Coast Guard)

C3CM	Command, Control, and Communications Countermeasures

C3CMSDB	C3CM Support Data Base

C3I	Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence

C3I2	Command, Control, Communications Intelligence and Interoperability

C3OB	Command, Control, and Communications Order of Battle

C3P2	Command, Control, Communications Program Plan

C3RIS	C3S Readiness Information System (OJCS)

C3S	Command, Control And Communications Systems

C3S	Command, Control and Communications Systems Directorate (of OJCS)

C3SPPBS	C3S Planning Programming and Budgeting System

C4	Command, Control and Communications Countermeasures

C4	Command, Control, Communications, and Computers

C4 systems	[USA] DoD:  See command, control, communications, and computer systems.

C4I	Command, Control, Communications, Computers, And Intelligence

C4S	Center for Command & Control Communication Systems (DCA)

C4SMP	C4 Systems Master Plan

CA	[UK] Controller Aircraft

CA	[USA] DoD:  See combat assessment.

CA	[USA] USN: Heavy Gun Cruiser (Traditionally, 'Heavy' cruisers are armored, and Light Cruisers are not, relying on speed for protection.)

CA	Configuration Audits

CA	Connection Approval

CA	Contract Analysis

CA	Contract Award

CA	Cost Analysis

CA	Crisis Alerting

CA	Current Awareness Bulletin

CA	Technical Assistant to the Commander AFDSDC

CAA	[UK] Civil Aviation Authority

CAA	Combined Arms Army

CAA	Concepts Analysis Agency (USA)

CAB	[USA] Civil Aeronautics Board

CABERS	Command Automated Budget Execution and Retrieval System

CABS	Command Automated Budget System (USA)

CAC	Capabilities Assessment Center

CAC	Combat Air Command

CAC	Combat Alert Center/CELL

CAC	Combat Analysis Capability

CAC	Combat Assessment Capability

CAC	Combined Arms Center (USA)

CAC	Computer Assisted Classification

CAC	Control and Analysis Center

CAC	Current Actions Center

CACC	Commander, Air Component Command

CACDA	Combined Arms Combat Development Activity

CACI	CACI, Incorporated - Federal

CAD	Collective Address Designator

CAD	Computer Aided Design

CAD	CounterArm Decoy (USN)

CAD/CAM	Computer Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing

CADBIT	Computer Aided Design for Built-In Test

CADC	[USA] Central Air Data Computer

CADE	Combined Allied Defense Experiment/Effort

CADESS	Computer Aided Data Exchange Standards/Specifications

CADOSS	Computer Aided Development of Standards/Specifications

CADQAD	Computer Aided Development of Quality Assurance Data

CADRE	Center for Aerospace Doctrine, Research and Education (AU)

CADS	Computer Assisted Display System

CAE	Computer Aided Engineering

CAEDS	Computer Aided Emulation Design System

CAEMS	Computer-Aided Embarkation Management System (USMC)

CAEO	[France] Commandement Air en Extreme Orient --- Far East Air Command.

CAEWIS	Computer Aided Electronic Warfare Information System

CAF	[Canada] Canadian Armed Forces

CAF	Command Advisory Function (USAF)

CAF	Commander Airlift Forces

CAFDA	[France] Commandement Air des Forces Defence AerienneAir Command, Air Defence Forces.

CAFI	[France] Composante Air des Forces d'InterventionAir component of the intervention force.

CAFIT	Computer Aided Fault Isolation Testability

CAFMS	Computer-Assisted Force Management System (USAF)

CAFVIMS	Command Air Force Vehicle Integrated Management System (USAF)

CAG	[USA] Carrier Air Group (Commander)

CAG	[USA] USN: Commander of Air Group

CAG	[USA] USN: Guided Missile Heavy Cruiser

CAG	Civilian Advisory Group

CAG	Combat Analysis Group

CAGEL	Consolidated AGE List

CAGR	Compounded Average Growth Rate

CAH	[USA] Through-deck cruiser, i.e. a small carrier with helicopters and VTOL aircraft, like the British HMS Invincible.

CAI	Computer-Aided Instruction

CAI	Computer-Assisted Instruction

CAIF	Command Automated Installation File (REDCOM/JDA)

CAIG	Cost Analysis Improvement Group (OSD)

CAIMS	Computer Aided Instruction Management System

CAIMS	Conventional Ammunition Integrated Management System (USN)

CAINS	[USA] Carrier Airborne Inertial Navigation System

CAIS	Casualty Assistance Information System (USMC)

CAIS	Common Ada Interface Set

CAIS	Common APSE Interface Set

CAISS	Computer Assisted Information Support System (USAF)

CAL	Command Asset List

CAL	Common Assembler Language Code

CAL	Communications Application Language

Calendar	[UK] Delivery of Spitfires to Malta, 20 April 1942.

calibrated focal length(*)	[USA] DoD:  An adjusted value of the equivalent focal length, so computed as to equalize the positive and negative values of distortion over the entire field used in a camera. See also focal length.

call fire	[USA] DoD:  Fire delivered on a specific target in response to a request from the supported unit. See also fire.

call for fire(*)	[USA] DoD:  A request for fire containing data necessary for obtaining the required fire on a target.

call mission(*)	[USA] DoD:  A type of air support mission which is not requested sufficiently in advance of the desired time of execution to permit detailed planning and briefing of pilots prior to takeoff. Aircraft scheduled for this type of mission are on air, ground, or carrier alert, and are armed with a prescribed load.

call sign(*)	[USA] DoD:  Any combination of characters or pronounceable words, which identifies a communication facility, a command, an authority, an activity, or a unit; used primarily for establishing and maintaining communications. See also collective call sign; indefinite call sign; international call sign; net call sign; tactical call sign; visual call sign; voice call sign.

Calliope	[Allied] Rocket battery, carried on top of Sherman tanks.

CALM	Computer Assisted Load Manifest (USAF)

CALPS	COMPES Automated Load Planning System

CALS	Computer Aided Acquisition and Logistics Support

CALS	Computer Aided Logistics Support (DoD)

CALS MIO	CALS Management Information Office

CALS TIMS	CALS Technical Information Management System

CALS/ATI	Computer Aided Logistics Support/Automation of Technical Information

CALSA	Computer Aided Integrated Logistics Life Cycle Support Analysis (CONGRESS)

CALSA	Computer Aided Logical Support Analysis

CALSTAT	Cargo Location and Status Program (MSC)

CAM	Combat Airlift Mission

CAM	Computer Aided Manufacturing

CAMA	Centralized Automatic Message Accounting (Soviet)

CAMAL	[USA] A Continuous Airborne alert, Missile-launching Aircraft with Low level penetration capability.  The acronym doesn't mention the most important part:  CAMAL was going to have nuclear jet engines.  Canceled in 1961.

CAMD	Collect-Audit-Maintain-Display

CAME	Corps Air Space Management Element (USA)

Camel Hump	[USA] Operations by U-2R from Taif, Saudi-Arabia, monitoring Iraq after the Gulf War.

camera axis direction(*)	[USA] DoD:  Direction on the horizontal plane of the optical axis of the camera at the time of exposure. This direction is defined by its azimuth expressed in degrees in relation to true/magnetic north.

camera axis(*)	[USA] DoD:  An imaginary line through the optical center of the lens perpendicular to the negative photo plane.

camera calibration(*)	[USA] DoD:  The determination of the calibrated focal length, the location of the principal point with respect to the fiducial marks and the lens distortion effective in the focal plane of the camera referred to the particular calibrated focal length.

camera cycling rate(*)	[USA] DoD:  The frequency with which camera frames are exposed, expressed as cycles per second.

camera nadir	[USA] DoD:  See photo nadir.

camera station

   (photogrammetry)	[USA] DoD:  See air station (photogrammetry).

CAMIS	Continental Army MIS (now RCAS)

CAMMIS	Command Aircraft Maintenance and Manpower Information System (USAF)

CAMMP	Capabilities Assessment Model for Munitions Production (USAF)

CAMMS	Computer Aided Maintenance Management System

camouflage detection

photography(*)	[USA] DoD:  Photography utilizing a special type of film (usually infrared) designed for the detection of camouflage. See also false color film.

camouflage(*)	[USA] DoD:  The use of natural or artificial material on personnel, objects, or tactical positions with the aim of confusing, misleading, or evading the enemy. See also countersurveillance.

camouflet(*)	[USA] DoD:  The resulting cavity in a deep underground burst when there is no rupture of the surface. See also crater.

camp	[USA] DoD:  A group of tents, huts, or other shelter set up temporarily for troops, and more permanent than a bivouac. A military post, temporary or permanent, may be called a camp.

CAMP	Claim Administrative Management Program

CAMP	Command ADP Modernization Program (USAF)

CAMP	Command Automation Master Plan

campaign	[USA] DoD:  A series of related military operations aimed at accomplishing a strategic or operational objective within a given time and space.  See also campaign plan.

campaign plan	[USA] DoD:  A plan for a series of related military operations aimed to achieve strategic and operational objectives within a given time and space. See also campaign.

CAMPS	[NATO] Computer Assisted Message Processing System

CAMPS	Computer Assisted Mission Planning System

CAMPSIM	Campaign Simulation Expert System (PACFLT)

CAMPUS	Center Automated Manpower and Project Update System

CAMS	Collection Automated Management System

CAMS	Combat Aviation Management System (FORSCOM)

CAMS	Core Automated Maintenance System (USAF)

CAMS	Crisis Action Management System (MTMC)

CANA	[Argentina] Comando de Aviacion Naval ArgentinaArgentine Naval Aviation Command.

canalize	[USA] DoD:  To restrict operations to a narrow zone by use of existing or reinforcing obstacles or by fire or bombing.

cancel check firing	[USA] DoD:  The order to rescind check firing.

cancel converge	[USA] DoD:  The command used to rescind converge.

cancel(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, the term, "cancel," when coupled with a previous order, other than an order for a quantity or type of ammunition, rescinds that order.

cannibalize(*)	[USA] DoD:  To remove serviceable parts from one item of equipment in order to install them on another item of equipment.

cannot observe(*)	[USA] DoD:  A type of fire control which indicates that the observer or spotter will be unable to adjust fire, but believes a target exists at the given location and is of sufficient importance to justify firing upon it without adjustment or observation.

CANUS	Canada, United States

CAO	Contract Administration Officer

CAO	Counter Air Operations

CAOC	[NATO] Combined Air Operations Center

CAOCC	Combined Air Operations Coordination Center

CAOSOP	Standing Operating Procedures for the Coordination of Atomic Operations

CAP	[USA] DoD:  See crisis action planning.

CAP	Cable Access Protocol

CAP	Civil Air Patrol

CAP	Combat Air Patrol

CAP	Commander's Audit Program

CAP	Communications Access Processor

CAP	Communications-Electronics Authorization Program

CAP	Consolidated Aerial Port

CAP	Contract Administration Plan

CAP	Countermeasures Advisory Panel

CAP	Countermeasures Assessment Program

CAP III	Centralized Assignment Procedures (USA)

CAP Report	Capability Report

capability	[USA] DoD:  The ability to execute a specified course of action. (A capability may or may not be accompanied by an intention.)

capacity load (Navy)	[USA] DoD:  The maximum quantity of all supplies (ammunition; petroleum, oils, and lubricants; rations; general stores; maintenance stores; etc.) which each vessel can carry in proportions prescribed by proper authority. See also combat load (air); wartime load.

Capital	[Allied] Plan for an attack in Burma, late in 1944. Changed to create 'Extended Capital'.

CAPS	Computer Assisted Acquisition System

CAPS	Computerized Airlift Planning System

CAPS	Configuration Analysis and Projection System

CAPSTONE	Army Program to Align AC and RC Units

capsule(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. A sealed, pressurized cabin for extremely high altitude or space flight which provides an acceptable environment for man, animal, or equipment. 2. An ejectable sealed cabin having automatic devices for safe return of the occupants to the surface.

captive firing(*)	[USA] DoD:  A firing test of short duration, conducted with the missile propulsion system operating while secured to a test stand.

captured	[USA] DoD:  See missing.

CAR	Civil Airworthiness Regulation

CAR	Command Assessment Review

CAR	Configuration Audit Review

CAR	Corrective Action Report

CAR	Customer Account Representative

CARCN	Central American Regional Communications Network

CARDA	Continental U.S. Airborne Reconnaissance for Damage Assessment

cardinal point effect(*)	[USA] DoD:  The increased intensity of a line or group of returns on the radarscope occurring when the radar beam is perpendicular to the rectangular surface of a line or group of similarly aligned features in the ground pattern.

CARDS	Carrier Dynamic Simulation Program (USN)

caretaker status	[USA] DoD:  A nonoperating condition in which the installations, materiel, and facilities are in a care and limited preservation status. Only a minimum of personnel is required to safeguard against fire, theft, and damage from the elements.

cargo carrier	[USA] DoD:  Highly mobile, air transportable, unarmored, full-tracked cargo and logistic carrier capable of swimming inland waterways and accompanying and resupplying self-propelled artillery weapons.  Designated as M548.

cargo classification

   (combat loading)	[USA] DoD:  The division of military cargo into categories for combat loading aboard ships. See also cargo.

cargo outturn message	[USA] DoD:  A brief message report transmitted within 48 hours of completion of ship discharge to advise both the Military Sealift Command and the terminal of loading of the condition of the cargo, including any discrepancies in the form of overages, shortages, or damages between cargo as manifested and cargo as checked at time of discharge.

cargo outturn report	[USA] DoD:  A detailed report prepared by a discharging terminal to record discrepancies in the form of over, short, and damaged cargo as manifested, and cargo checked at a time and place of discharge from ship.

cargo sling(*)	[USA] DoD:  A strap, chain, or other material used to hold cargo items securely which are to be hoisted, lowered, or suspended.

cargo tie-down point	[USA] DoD:  A point on military materiel designed for attachment of various means for securing the item for transport.

cargo transporter	[USA] DoD:  A reusable metal shipping container designed for worldwide surface and air movement of suitable military supplies and equipment through the cargo transporter service.

cargo(*)	[USA] DoD:  Commodities and supplies in transit. See also air cargo; dangerous cargo; essential cargo; immediately vital cargo; unwanted cargo; valuable cargo; wanted cargo. See also loading; chemical ammunition cargo; flatted cargo; general cargo; heavy-lift cargo; high explosive cargo; inflammable cargo; perishable cargo; special cargo; troop space cargo; vehicle cargo.

CARP	Computed Air Release Point

CARP	Contingency Alternate Routing Plan

CARP	Contingency Alternate Routing Program

CARP	Contract Award Release Package

carpet bombing(*)	[USA] DoD:  The progressive distribution of a mass bomb load upon an area defined by designated boundaries, in such manner as to inflict damage to all portions thereof.

Carpetbaggers	[Allied] (Unofficial?) Operations of aircraft to carry supplies and personnel to resistance groups in occupied Europe, during WWII.

CARQUAL	[USA] Carrier Qualification

carriage	[USA] DoD:  See gun carriage.

carrier air group(*)	[USA] DoD:  Two or more aircraft squadrons formed under one commander for administrative and tactical control of operations from a carrier.

carrier striking force(*)	[USA] DoD:  A naval task force composed of aircraft carriers and supporting combatant ships capable of conducting strike operations.

CART	Conformal Array Radar Technology

Cartwheel	[Allied] Plan for operations against the Japanese base in Rabaul, 1943.

CARVER	[USA] DoD:  A special operations forces acronym used throughout the targeting and mission planning cycle to assess mission validity and requirements. The acronym stands for criticality, accessibility, recuperability, vulnerability, effect, and recognizability.

CAS	[USA] DoD:  See close air support.

CAS	Calibrated AirSpeed --- IAS corrected for system errors.

CAS	Chief of Air Staff

CAS	Collision Avoidance System

CAS	Combat Ammunition System (USAF).  Examples

CAS	Combat Aviation Squadron

CAS	Command Automated System (CINCOM)

CAS	Command Automation System

CAS	Computer Aided Search

CAS	Contract Administration Services

CAS	Cost Accounting Standards

CAS	Crisis Action Support

CAS	Crisis Action System

CASAT	Computer Assisted System Approach to Training (USMC)

CASDE	Computer Assisted Software Development Environment

case	[USA] DoD:  1. An intelligence operation in its entirety. 2. Record of the development of an intelligence operation, including personnel, modus operandi, and objectives.

CASE	Computer Aided System Evaluation

CASE	Computer Assisted Software Engineering

CASE/MIS	Construction, Automation, and Specialized Equipment Management Information System (USN)

CASEE	Comprehensive Aircraft Support Effectiveness Evaluation

CASES	Capabilities Assessment Expert System (PACFLT)

CASEVAC	Casualty Evacuation

CASF	[USA] Composite Air Strike Force.

CASFDD	Crisis Action System Force Deployment Data

CASL	Competition Advocate's Shopping List

CASM	Combined Arms Simulation Model (HQ USAF)

CASOM	[UK] Conventionally-Armed Stand-Off Missile

CASP	Contracting and Acquisition Support Plan

CASPR	Command Automated System for Procurement (USA)

CASPR	Computer Assisted Planning-Reconnaissance (SAC)

CASREP	[USA] Casualty Report

CASREP	Casualty Reporting (USN)

CASS	Consolidated Automated Support System (USN)

Castor	[France] The fight at Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam.

CASTOR	Corps Airborne Stand-Off Radar

casual	[USA] DoD:  See transient.

casualty	[USA] DoD:  Any person who is lost to the organization by having been declared dead, duty status - whereabouts unknown, missing, ill, or injured. See also casualty category; casualty status; casualty type; duty status - whereabouts unknown; hostile casualty; nonhostile casualty.

casualty category	[USA] DoD:  A term used to specifically classify a casualty for reporting purposes based upon the casualty type and the casualty status. Casualty categories include killed in action, died of wounds received in action, and wounded in action. See also casualty; casualty status; casualty type; duty status - whereabouts unknown; missing.

casualty receiving and

   treatment ship	[USA] DoD:  In amphibious operations, a ship designated to receive, provide treatment for, and transfer casualties.

casualty status	[USA] DoD:  A term used to classify a casualty for reporting purposes. There are seven casualty statuses: (1) deceased, (2) duty status - whereabouts unknown, (3) missing, (4) very seriously ill or injured, (5) seriously ill or injured, (6) incapacitating illness or injury, and (7) not seriously injured. See also casualty; casualty category; casualty type; deceased; duty status - whereabouts unknown; incapacitating illness or injury; missing; not seriously injured; seriously ill or injured; very seriously ill or injured.

casualty type	[USA] DoD:  A term used to identify a casualty for reporting purposes as either a hostile casualty or a nonhostile casualty. See also casualty; casualty category; casualty status; hostile casualty; nonhostile casualty.

CAT	Cockpit Automation Technology

CAT	Command Action Team

CAT	Common Air Tasking

CAT	Computer Aided Test

CAT	Computer Assisted Training

CAT	Crisis Action Team

CATac	[France] Commandement Aerienne Tactique, tactical air command.

catalytic attack	[USA] DoD:  An attack designed to bring about a war between major powers through the disguised machinations of a third power.

catalytic war	[USA] DoD:  Not to be used. See catalytic attack.

Catapult	[UK] British attempt to disable the remains of the French fleet, July 1940.

catapult(*)	[USA] DoD:  A structure which provides an auxiliary source of thrust to a missile or aircraft; must combine the functions of directing and accelerating the missile during its travel on the catapult; serves the same functions for a missile as does a gun tube for a shell.

CATC	Computer Assist to Technical Control (NORAD)

CATCOMS	Credibility Assessment Team Communications System

CATCS	[UK] Central Air Traffic Control School

CATD	Crisis Action Team Director

categories of data	[USA] DoD:  In the context of perception management and its constituent approaches, data obtained by adversary individuals, groups, intelligence systems, and officials. Such data fall in two categories: a. information--A compilation of data provided by protected or open sources that would provide a substantially complete picture of friendly intentions, capabilities, or activities. b. indicators--Data derived from open sources or from detectable actions that adversaries can piece together or interpret to reach personal conclusions or official estimates concerning friendly intentions, capabilities, or activities. Note: In operations security, actions that convey indicators exploitable by adversaries, but that must be carried out regardless, to plan, prepare for, and execute activities, are called "observables." See also operations security.

CATF	[USA] DoD:  See commander, amphibious task force.

CATF	Commander, Amphibious Task Force

CATGME	[Canada] Canadian Air Task Group Middle East.

CATI	Computer-Assisted Telephone Inquiry

CATIS	Computer Aided Tactical Information System (AFIS)

CATIS	Computer Aided Technical Information System (WWMCCS)

CATREP	Crisis Action Team Report

CATSS	Cartographic Applications for Tactical & Strategic Systems (RADC)

CATV	Community Antenna (Cable) Television

CAU	Channel Adapter Unit

CAU	Crypto Adapter Unit

CAU	Crypto Auxiliary Unit

causeway launching area	[USA] DoD:  An area located near the line of departure but clear of the approach lanes, where ships can launch pontoon causeways.

CAV	Cavalry

CAVOK	Ceiling And Visibility OK

CAVU	[USA] DoD:  Ceiling and visibility unlimited.

CAWSS	Crisis Action Weather Support System (WWMCCS)

CAX	Combined Arms Exercise

CB	[USA] Construction Battalion

CB	[USA] USN: Large Cruiser

CB	Center of Balance

CB	Chemical/Biological

CB	Common Battery

CBAS	Command Budget Automated System (USAF)

CBAT	Computer Based Aid for Trouble Shooting

CBC/MIS	Construction Battalion Center MIS (USN)

CBD	Commerce Business Daily

CBFS	Command Budget Formulation System

CBI	[Allied] China-Burma-India, an operational sector of the Allied forces in WWII.

CBI	Computer Based Instruction

CBI	Computer-Based Instruction

CBIS	Computer-Based Information System

CBLS	[UK] Carrier, Bomb, Light Store

CBMU	Construction Battalion, Maintenance Unit

CBO	[Allied] Combined Bomber Offensive

CBO	Congressional Budget Office

CBPO	Consolidated Base Personnel Office

CBR	[USA] Chemical/Biological/Radioactive Weapons

CBR	California Bearing Ratio --- measure for the wheel pressure an airfield surface will sustain.

CBR	Common Bomb Rack

CBRN	Caribbean Basin Radar Network

CBS-X	Continuing Balance System - Expanded (USA)

CBTAO	Cost Benefit of Tactical Air Operations

CBTOPS	Combat Operations Division

CBTPLANS	Combat Plans Division

CBU	Cluster Bomb Unit

CBU	Conference Bridge Unit

CBW	Chemical and Biological Warfare

CC	[USA] Tactical Command Ship (USN)

CC	Command Cab

CC	Command Center

CC	Commander

CC	Component Commander

CC	Configuration Control

CC	Container Code

CC	Control Center

CC	Conventional Conflict

CC/SM	Control Center/Security Monitor

CCA	Carrier Controlled Approach

CCA	Command and Control Agency

CCA	Command Center Automation

CCACS	CINCLANT Command Center Automation System

CCAS	Command Center Automation System (PACAF)

CCB	Configuration Control Board

CCBD	Configuration Control Board Directive

CCC	CARDA Coordination Center

CCC	Cargo Category Code

CCC	Change and Configuration Control

CCC	Command and Control Center

CCC	Command Center Complex

CCC	Crisis Coordination Center

CCC	Critical Control Circuit (JRCS)

CCCC	Cross Channel Coordinating Committee

CCCD	Camouflage, Cover, Concealment and Deception

CCD	Camouflage Concealment and Deception

CCD	Charged Coupled Device

CCD	Continental Communications Division

CCDR	Contract Cost Data Report

CCE	Command and Control Evaluation

CCE	Contingency Communications Elements

CCE	Executive Officer, AFDSDC

CCEB	Combined Communications-Electronics Board

CCEC	Command and Control Engineering Center (DCA)

CCEF	Command Center Evaluation Facility (ESD)

CCEP	Commercial Communications Security Endorsement Program (NSA)

CCES	Command Center Evaluation System (ESD)

CCF	Collection Coordination Facility

CCF	Communications Control Facility

CCF	Compartmented Communications Facility

CCF	Consolidated Computer Facility

CCFSS	Collection Coordination Facility Support System (DIA)

CCG	Combat Communications Group

CCG	Crisis Coordinating Group (OSD)

CCI	Composite Configuration Item

CCIL	Continuously-Computed Impact Line

CCIP	Command Center Improvement Program

CCIP	Continuously-Computed Impact Point

CCIR	Commander's Critical Information Requirement

CCIS	Command and Control Information System (USAREUR)

CCIS	Command Center Information System (PACOM)

CCIS	Common Channel Interoffice Signaling

CCISS	Command, Control and Intelligence Support Squadron (AFCC)

CCISS	Command, Control, Intelligence Support System (AAC)

CCITT	Consultative Committee for International Telephone and Telegraph

CCITTX.409	International Telephone and Telegraph Consultative Committee X.409

CCL	Carrier Common Line

CCL	Common Command Language

CCM	Call Control Module

CCMSF	Compass Call Mission Support Facility

CCO	Chief of Combat Operations

CCO	Circuit Control Office

CCOC	Consolidated Contingency Operations Center

CCP	Certificate in Computer Programming

CCP	Configuration Control Panel

CCP	Configuration Control Plan (TACS/TADS)

CCP	Consolidated Control Point

CCP	Consolidated Cryptologic Program

CCP	Consolidation/Containerization Program

CCP	Contract Change Proposal

CCP	Conventional Contingency Plan

CCPC	Communications Computer Programming Center

CCPDS	Command Center Processing and Display System

CCPDS-R	CCPDS Replacement Program

CCPO	Consolidated Civilian Personnel Office

CCPS	Centralized Civilian Pay System

CCQ	Headquarters Squadron Section, AFDSDC

CCRC	Communications Control and Restoral Center

CCS	[Allied] Committee of Chiefs of Staff.

CCS	Central Control System

CCS	Command and Control Systems

CCS2	Command and Control Subordinate System (USA)

CCSA	U.S. Army Command and Control Support Agency

CCSB	Configuration Control Sub-Board

CCSC	Command and Control Systems Center

CCSC	Cryptologic Combat Support Console (USN)

CCSD	Command Communications Service Designator

CCSG	Consolidated Contingency Steering Group (USAFE)

CCSO	Command and Control Systems Office (AFCC)

CCSO	Command And Control Systems Organization (DISA)

CCSS	Commodity Command Standard System (USA)

CCT	Combat Control Team (USAF)

CCT	Contingency Communications Team

CCTC	Command and Control Technical Center (DCA)

CCTS	[USA] Combat Crew Training Squadron

CCTS	Combat Crew Training Squadron

CCTV	Closed Circuit Television

CCU	Command Center Upgrade

CCU	Common Control Unit

CCV	[USA] Control Configured Vehicle, a test program that involved aircraft with additional control surfaces. At least a B-52, a F-104 and an F-16 were modified.

CCWS	Command Center Watch Station

CCX	Phase IV Management Office, AFDSDC

CD	[USA] DoD:  See counterdrug.

CD	Channel Designator

CD	Civil Defense

CD	Contractor Definition

CD	Current Dollars

CD-ROM	Compact Disk Read Only Memory

CDA	Central Design Activity

CDA	Command Data Administration

CDAP	Centrally Directed Audit Program

CDB	Central Data Bank

CDB	Command Data Base (MSC/Navy)

CDB	Corporate Data Base

CDC	Career Development Course

CDC	Command Data Channel

CDC	Consolidated Duplicating Center

CDCN	Command Document Control Number

CDCN	Contract Document Change Notices

CDD	Common Data Dictionary

CDD	Competitive Design/Development

CDDB	Central Demand Data Base (USA)

CDF	Combat Direction Finding

CDI	Conventional Defense Initiatives

CDIP	Consolidated Defense Intelligence Program

CDM	Code Division Modulation

CDMPCS	Contract Depot Maintenance Production and Cost System

CDMS	Contract Data Management System

CDMS	Crisis Deployment Management System (USA)

CDNATS	FEMA National Teletypewriter System

CDNAVS	FEMA National Voice System

CDNTS	Civil Defense National Telephone System

CDO	Command Center Duty Officer (Watch Supervisor)

CDO	Commando

CDP	Central Data Processor

CDP	Certificate in Data Processing

CDP	Communications Data Processor

CDPD	Chemical Defense Planning Document

CDR	Combat Deployable Radio (USAF)

CDR	Commander

CDR	Critical Design Review

CDRL	Contract Data Requirements List

CDS	Canadian Defense Sector/Staff

CDS	Capability Design Specification

CDS	Central Data Subsystem (Shuttle)

CDS	Centralized Data systems (F-16)

CDS	Combat Direction System (USN)

CDS	Command Direct Support

CDS	Commander's Data Summary

CDS	Container Delivery System

CDS	Countermeasure Dispenser Systems

CDSAR	Course Development and Student Administration/Registrar Keeping System (USAF)

CDT	Central Data Terminal

CDT	Crew Duty Time

CDTS	Computer-Directed Training System (WWMCCS)

CDTUC	Conventional Data Terrain Unit Cartridge

CDU	Control and Display Unit

CDWS	Civil Defense Warning System

CE	Chemical Energy

CE	Civil Engineer

CE	Command Element (USMC)

CE	CommunicationsElectronics

CE	Customer Engineer

CE ROCC	Canada East Regional Operational Control Center (SPACECMD)

CEAA	[France] Commandement des Ecoles de l'Armee de l'Air ---- Air training command of the French airforce.

CEAM	[France] Centre d'Experimentations Aeriennes Militaires ---Aeronautical experiment center. Mont-de-Marsan, France.

CEAP	Corps of Engineer Automation Plan

cease engagement(*)	[USA] DoD:  In air defense, a fire control order used to direct units to stop the firing sequence against a designated target. Guided missiles already in flight will continue to intercept. See also engage; hold fire.

cease fire	[USA] DoD:  A command given to air defense artillery units to refrain from firing on, but to continue to track, an airborne object.  Missiles already in flight will be permitted to continue to intercept.

cease loading(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, the command used during firing of two or more rounds to indicate the suspension of inserting rounds into the weapon.

CEAT	[France] Centre d'Essais Aeronautiques de Toulouse

CEB	Communications Electronics Board (NATO)

CEBZ	Central European Buffer Zone

CECAS	Civil Engineer Combat AFSC Simulation (USAF)

CECAT	[USA] Combat Enhancing Capability Aviation Team

CECOM	US Army Communications and Electronics Command

CECORS	Civil Engineering Contract Reporting System (USAF)

CEERS	Command Excess Equipment Redistribution System

CEF	Centralized Environmental Facility

CEF	Civil Engineering Files (JRS)

Cefirm Leader	[USA] RU-21 mission.

Cefly Lancer	[USA] Electronic intelligence mission, flown by the RU-21J.

CEFR	Communications Electronics Facility Records

CEG	Combat Evaluation Group (USAF)

CEGE	Combat Equipment Group, Europe (USA)

CEI	Configuration End Item

CEID	Communications-Electronics Implementation Document

ceiling	[USA] DoD:  The height above the earth's surface of the lowest layer of clouds or obscuration phenomena that is reported as "broken," "overcast," or "obscured" and not classified as "thin" or "partial."

CEIP	Communications Electronics Implementation Plan

CEIS	Communications Equipment List

CEL	[France] Centre d'Essais des Landes  -- Landes test centre.

celestial guidance	[USA] DoD:  The guidance of a missile or other vehicle by reference to celestial bodies. See also guidance.

celestial sphere(*)	[USA] DoD:  An imaginary sphere of infinite radius concentric with the Earth, on which all celestial bodies except the Earth are imagined to be projected.

cell	[USA] DoD:  Small group of individuals who work together for clandestine or subversive purposes.

cell system	[USA] DoD:  See net, chain, cell system.

CELM	Contract ELM Logistics Readiness Support

CELV	Complementary Expendable Launch Vehicle

CEM	Combined Effects Munition

CEM	Communications Electronics-Meteorological Equipment Status and Inventory System (USAF)

CEM	Communications-Electronics Meteorological

CEM	Concepts Evaluation Model (USA)

CEMARS	COMSEC Equipment Modification Application Reporting System

CEMAS	Civil Engineering Materials Acquisition System (USAF)

CEMES	Communication, Electronic and Meteorological Equipment Status

CEMO	Command Equipment Management Office (USAF)

CEMO	Communications-Electronics Mission Order

CEMS	Comprehensive Engine Management System (USAF)

CEMT	Command Equipment Management Team

CENEN	Corps of Engineers National Energy Network (USA)

CENSEI	Center for System Engineering and Integration (USA)

censorship	[USA] DoD:  See armed forces censorship; civil censorship; field press censorship; military censorship; national censorship; primary censorship; prisoner of war censorship; secondary censorship.

CENTAF	U.S. Air Forces, Central Command (9th AF)

CENTAG	Central Army Group, Central Europe (NATO)

CENTCOM	[USA] Central Command

center of burst	[USA] DoD:  See mean point of impact.

centers of gravity	[USA] DoD:  Those characteristics, capabilities, or localities from which a military force derives its freedom of action, physical strength, or will to fight.

centigray(*)	[USA] DoD:  A unit of absorbed dose of radiation (one centigray equals one rad).

CENTO	Central Treaty Organization

central air data computer(*)	[USA] DoD:  A device which computes altitude, vertical speed, air speed and mach number from inputs of pitot and static pressure and temperature.

central control officer	[USA] DoD:  The officer designated by the amphibious task force commander for the overall coordination of the waterborne ship-to-shore movement. The central control officer is embarked in the central control ship.

Central Enterprise	[USA] Exercise mission to Southern Europe.

Central Exercise	[USA] Exercise in central Europe.

central procurement	[USA] DoD:  The procurement of material, supplies, or services by an officially designated command or agency with funds specifically provided for such procurement for the benefit and use of the entire component, or, in the case of single managers, for the Military Departments as a whole.

central war	[USA] DoD:  Not to be used. See general war.

centralized control(*)	[USA] DoD:  In air defense, the control mode whereby a higher echelon makes direct target assignments to fire units. See also decentralized control.

centrally managed item	[USA] DoD:  An item of materiel subject to inventory control point (wholesale level) management.

CENTREX	Telephone Switch

CEO	Communications-Electronics Officer

CEOI	Communications Electronics Operating Instructions

CEOPL	Civil Engineer Operational Project List (MAC)

CEP	Circular Error Probability, the radius within which 50% of the launched weapons hit.

CEP	Civil Engineering Plan

CEP	Combat Entry Point

CEP	COMSEC Equipment Program

CEP	Contract Execution Plan

CEPDR	Communications-Electronics Post Deployment Requirement

CEPG	Command Execution Planning Group

CEPIS	Civil Engineering Project Information System (USAFE)

CEPRO	CEP Reporting Official

CEPS	Central European Pipeline System

CER	Character Error Rate

CERS	Carrier Evaluation and Reporting System

CERTs	Communications-Electronics Readiness Teams

CES	Civil Engineering Squadron

CES/MIS	Civil Engineer Support/Management Information System (USN)

CESAC	Communications-Electronics Scheme Accounting and Distribution Control System

CESM	Cryptologic Electronic Warfare Support Measures (USN)

CESP	Civil Engineering Support Plan

CESP	Civil Engineering Support Program

CESP	Command Element Specific Program

CESPG	Civil Engineering Support Planning Generator (JOPS)

CESPS	Civil Engineering Operational Planning System

CETD	Concept Exploration and Technology Demonstration (SDI)

CETS	Contractor Engineering and Technical Services

CEV	[France] Centre d'Essais en Vol. Flight test center. Istres, France.

CEVG	Combat Evaluation Group

CEVSV	[France] Centre d'Entrainement en Vol Sans VisibilityIFR training centrum.

CEWI	Combat Electronic Warfare and Intelligence (USA)

CF	Communications Flight

CF	Control Facility

CF	Counter Force

CF	Crew Factor

CFA	Combined Field Army (US/ROK)

CFAS	Chaplain Fund Accounting System

CFB	[Canada] Canadian Force Base

CFC	Combined Forces Command (Korea) (US/ROK)

CFCS	Command Fund Control System

CFDS	Composite Force Requirements and Development System

CFDSS	Combat Follow-on Spares Support

CFE	[UK] Central Fighter Establishment

CFE	Consolidated Front End

CFE	Contractor-Furnished Equipment

CFE	Conventional armed Forces in Europe treatya force reduction treaty.

CFIT	Controlled Flight Into Terrain

CFMCON	US Freight Management Program (MTMC)

CFMS	Centralized Fuels Management System

CFMS	Combat Fuels Management system (USAF)

CFOSS	Combat Follow-On Supply System

CFP	Computerized Flight Plan

CFP/FSM	Computer Flight Plan/Flight Simulation Model (AWS)

CFPE	Conventional/Special Force Planning and Execution

CFR	Code of Federal Regulations

CFR	Computerized Fault Reporting

CFRDS	Composite Force Requirements and Deployment System

CFRP	Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastics

CFS	[UK] Central Flying School

CFS	Collection and Forwarding System

CFSR	Contractor Funds Status Report

CFY	Current Fiscal Year

CG	[USA] DoD:  See guided missile cruiser.

CG	[USA] USN: Guided Missile Cruiser

CG	Centre of Gravity

CG	Coast Guard

CG	Commanding General

CG	Communication Gateway

CG	Consolidated Guidance

CG	Guided Missile Cruiser

CG(N)	Guided Missile Cruiser (Nuclear)

CGAS	[USA] Coast Guard Air Station

CGC	Coast Guard Cutter

CGCC	Command, Ground Component Command

CGH	[USA] Light aircraft carrier / aviation cruiser, a cruiser carrying missiles, helicopters and possible VSTOL aircraft.

CGIDS	Commander's Graphics and Information Display System

CGLNO	Coast Guard Liaison Officer

CGM	[USA] Missile. CGM-13  Mace

CGM	Computer Graphics Metafile

CGN	[USA] USN: Nuclear-powered Guided Missile Cruiser

CGS	CONUS Ground Station

CH-53A	[USA] DoD:  See Sea Stallion.

CH-53E	Sea Stallion

chaff	[USA] DoD:  Radar confusion reflectors, which consist of thin, narrow metallic strips of various lengths and frequency responses, used to reflect echoes for confusion purposes. See also rope; rope-chaff; window.

chain	[USA] DoD:  See net, chain, cell system.

chain of command(*)	[USA] DoD:  The succession of commanding officers from a superior to a subordinate through which command is exercised. Also called command channel. See also administrative chain of command; operational chain of command.

Chairman of the Joint

   Chiefs of Staff Instruction	[USA] DoD:  A replacement document for all types of correspondence containing Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) policy and guidance that does not involve the employment of forces. An instruction is of indefinite duration and is applicable to external agencies or both the Joint Staff and external agencies. It remains in effect until superseded, rescinded, or otherwise canceled. CJCS Instructions, unlike joint publications, will not contain joint doctrine and/or joint tactics, techniques, and procedures. Also called CJCSI. See also guidance; joint doctrine; joint publication; joint tactics, techniques, and procedures.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs

   of Staff Memorandum

   of Policy	[USA] DoD:  A statement of policy approved by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and issued for the guidance of the Services, the combatant commands, and the Joint Staff. Also called CJCS Memorandum of Policy.

chalk commander(*)	[USA] DoD:  The commander of all troops embarked under one chalk number. See also chalk number; chalk troops.

chalk number(*)	[USA] DoD:  The number given to a complete load and to the transporting carrier. See also chalk commander; chalk troops.

chalk troops(*)	[USA] DoD:  A load of troops defined by a particular chalk number.  See also chalk commander; chalk number.

challenge(*)	[USA] DoD:  Any process carried out by one unit or person with the object of ascertaining the friendly or hostile character or identity of another. See also countersign; password; reply.

CHAMP	Computerized HARVEST BARE Asset Management Prototype

CHAMPUS	Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services

change of operational

   control	[USA] DoD:  The date and time (Coordinated Universal Time) at which the responsibility for operational control of a force or unit passes from one operational control authority to another.  Also called CHOP.

channel	[USA] DoD:  Used in conjunction with a predetermined letter, number, or code word to reference a specific radio frequency.

channel airlift	[USA] DoD:  Common-user airlift service provided on a scheduled basis between two points.

Chaparral	[USA] DoD:  A short-range, low-altitude, surface-to-air, Army air defense artillery system. Designated as MIM-72. See also Sidewinder.

characteristic actuation

   probability(*)	[USA] DoD:  The average probability of a mine of a given type being actuated by one run of the sweep within the characteristic actuation width.

characteristic actuation

   width(*)	[USA] DoD:  The width of path over which mines can be actuated by a single run of the sweep gear.

characteristic detection

   probability(*)	[USA] DoD:  The ratio of the number of mines detected on a single run to the number of mines which could have been detected within the characteristic detection width.

characteristic detection

   width(*)	[USA] DoD:  The width of path over which mines can be detected on a single run.

characterization

   (evaluation)	[USA] DoD:  A biographical sketch of an individual or a statement of the nature and intent of an organization or group.

charge(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. The amount of propellant required for a fixed, semi-fixed, or separate loading projectile, round or shell. It may also refer to the quantity of explosive filling contained in a bomb, mine or the like. 2. In combat engineering, a quantity of explosive, prepared for demolition purposes.

charged demolition target(*)	[USA] DoD:  A demolition target on which all charges have been placed and which is in the states of readiness, either state 1 - safe, or state 2 - armed. See also state of readiness - state 1 safe; state of readiness - state 2 armed.

chart base(*)	[USA] DoD:  A chart used as a primary source for compilation or as a framework on which new detail is printed. Also called topographic base. See also base map.

chart index	[USA] DoD:  See map index.

chart location of the battery	[USA] DoD:  See battery center.

chart series	[USA] DoD:  See map; map series.

chart sheet	[USA] DoD:  See map; map sheet.

CHASE	Combat History Analysis Study Effort (USA)

Chattanooga (Choo-Choo)	[USA] Attacks on trains, during WWII.

CHB	[USA] DoD:  See Navy Cargo Handling Battalion.

CHCS	Composite Health Care System (TRIMIS)

check firing(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, a command to cause a temporary halt in firing.

check port/starboard	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a term meaning, "Alter heading ____ degrees to port/starboard momentarily for airborne radar search and then resume heading."

check sweeping(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, sweeping to check that no moored mines are left after a previous clearing operation.

checkout(*)	[USA] DoD:  A sequence of functional, operational, and calibrational tests to determine the condition and status of a weapon system or element thereof.

checkpoint(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. A predetermined point on the surface of the Earth used as a means of controlling movement, a registration target for fire adjustment, or reference for location. 2. Center of impact; a burst center. 3. Geographical location on land or water above which the position of an aircraft in flight may be determined by observation or by electrical means. 4. A place where military police check vehicular or pedestrian traffic in order to enforce circulation control measures and other laws, orders, and regulations.

Chel Ha'Avir	[Israel] Name of the Air Force / Israeli Defense Forces from 1948 to 1951.

chemical agent cumulative

   action	[USA] DoD:  The building up, within the human body, of small ineffective doses of certain chemical agents to a point where eventual effect is similar to one large dose.

chemical agent(*)	[USA] DoD:  A chemical substance which is intended for use in military operations to kill, seriously injure, or incapacitate personnel through its physiological effects. Excluded from consideration are riot control agents, herbicides, smoke, and flame.  See also biological agent.

chemical ammunition cargo	[USA] DoD:  Cargo such as white phosphorous munitions (shell and grenades). See also cargo.

chemical ammunition(*)	[USA] DoD:  A type of ammunition, the filler of which is primarily a chemical agent. See also cargo.

chemical defense(*)	[USA] DoD:  The methods, plans and procedures involved in establishing and executing defensive measures against attack utilizing chemical agents. See also NBC defense.

chemical dose(*)	[USA] DoD:  Thhe amount of chemical agent, expressed in milligrams, that is taken or absorbed by the body.

chemical environment(*)	[USA] DoD:  Conditions found in an area resulting from direct or persisting effects of chemical weapons.

chemical horn(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a mine horn containing an electric battery, the electrolyte for which is in a glass tube protected by a thin metal sheet. Also called Hertz Horn.

chemical monitoring(*)	[USA] DoD:  The continued or periodic process of determining whether or not a chemical agent is present. See also chemical survey.

chemical operations(*)	[USA] DoD:  Employment of chemical agents to kill, injure, or incapacitate for a significant period of time, personnel or animals, and deny or hinder the use of areas, facilities, or material; or defense against such employment.

chemical survey(*)	[USA] DoD:  The directed effort to determine the nature and degree of chemical hazard in an area and to delineate the perimeter of the hazard area.

chemical warfare	[USA] DoD:  All aspects of military operations involving the employment of lethal and incapacitating munitions/agents and the warning and protective measures associated with such offensive operations. Since riot control agents and herbicides are not considered to be chemical warfare agents, those two items will be referred to separately or under the broader term "chemical," which will be used to include all types of chemical munitions/agents collectively. The term "chemical warfare weapons" may be used when it is desired to reflect both lethal and incapacitating munitions/agents of either chemical or biological origin. Also called CW. See also chemical operations, herbicide, riot control agent.

chemical warfare agent	[USA] DoD:  See chemical agent.

chemical, biological, and

   radiological operation(*)	[USA] DoD:  A collective term used only when referring to a combined chemical, biological, and radiological operation.

CHG	[USA] USN: Helicopter cruiser with guided missile armament.

Chicago	[Allied] Airborne operation on D-day, by the 101st Airborne in the US sector.

chicks	[USA] DoD:  Friendly fighter aircraft.

Chief Army, Navy,

   Air Force, or

   Marine Corps Censor	[USA] DoD:  An officer appointed by the commander of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps component of a unified command to supervise all censorship activities of that Service.

chief of staff	[USA] DoD:  The senior or principal member or head of a staff, or the principal assistant in a staff capacity to a person in a command capacity; the head or controlling member of a staff, for purposes of the coordination of its work; a position, that in itself is without inherent power of command by reason of assignment, except that which is invested in such a position by delegation to exercise command in another's name. In the Army and Marine Corps, the title is applied only to the staff on a brigade or division level or higher. In lower units, the corresponding title is executive officer. In the Air Force, the title is applied normally in the staff on an Air Force level and above. In the Navy, the title is applied only on the staff of a commander with rank of commodore or above. The corresponding title on the staff of a commander of rank lower than commodore is chief staff officer, and in the organization of a single ship, executive officer.

CHOP	[USA] DoD:  See change of operational control.

CHOP	Change of Operational Procedures

chronic radiation dose(*)	[USA] DoD:  A dose of ionizing radiation received either continuously or intermittently over a prolonged period of time. A chronic radiation dose may be high enough to cause radiation sickness and death but if received at a low dose rate a significant portion of the acute cellular damage will be repaired. See also acute radiation dose; radiation dose; radiation dose rate.

CHS	Combat Support Hospital

CHS	Composite Hospital System (TRIMIS)

CHSTR	Characteristics of Transportation Resources File (JOPS)

CHU	CATIS Host Upgrade

chuffing(*)	[USA] DoD:  The characteristic of some rockets to burn intermittently and with an irregular noise.

Chung-kuo Kung Chuan	[Taiwan] Chinese Nationalist Air Force.

Chutai	[Japan] Squadron

CI	[USA] DoD:  See counterintelligence.

CI	Communications Interface

CI	Configuration Item

CI	Counterinsurgency

CI	Counterintelligence

CI/CPCI	Configuration Item/Computer Program Configuration Item

CIA	Central Intelligence Agency

CIA	Commander's Information Analysis

CIAPS	Customer Integrated Automated Purchasing System (USAF)

CIC	[USA] DoD:  See combat information center.

CIC	Combat Intelligence Center

CIC	Combined Intelligence Center

CIC	Content Indicator Code (AUTODIN)

CICA	Competition In Contracting Act

CICM	Communications Interface Control Module

CICS	Commercial Industrial Contract System

CICS	Commercial/Industrial Activities & Contract Services (USAF)

CICS	Customer Information Control System (IBM)

CID	Combat Intelligence Division

CID	Communications-Electronics Implementation Directive

CID	Comprehensive Interior Design

CID	Configuration Identification

CIDB	CINCPACAF Integrated Data Base

CIDC	Criminal Investigation Command (USA)

CIDS	Contracting Information Data Base System

CIDSS	CINCPACAF Integrated Display Support System

CIE	Clothing and Individual Equipment

CIEH	[France] Centre d'Instruction des Equipages d'Helicopeteres

CIEMS	Catalog of Information Exchange and Message Standards

CIFAS	[France] Centre d'Instruction de Force Aerienne Stragiquetraining center of the strategic air force

CIG	Computer Image Generator

CIIWG	Communications, Implementation, and Installation Working Group

CILOP	Conversion In Lieu Of Procurement

CIM	[USA] Coffin launched Intercept Missile, a Surface-to-Air missile that is fired for a horizontally stored box. CIM-10  Bomarc

CIM	Communications Improvement Memorandum (USN)

CIM	Computer Integrated Manufacturing

CIM	Corporate Information Management

CIM	Critical Item Monitor

CIMEX	Civil-Military Exercise

CIN	Cargo Increment Number

CIN	Command Information Network

CINC	[USA] Commander-in-Chief

CINC	Commander-in-Chief

CINC1 NET	Pacom Priority UHF SATCOM Jtf Voice Net

CINC REPORT	Commander-In-Chief Report (REDCOM/JDA)

CINC's required date	[USA] DoD:  The original date relative to C-day, specified by the combatant commander for arrival of forces or cargo at the destination; shown in the time-phased force and deployment data to assess the impact of later arrival. Also called CRD.

CINCAD	Commander-in-Chief, Aerospace Defense Command

CINCAIR	[USA] Commander-in-Chief, Air Base

CINCAREUR	Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Army Forces - Europe Command

CINCARLANT	Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Army Forces - Atlantic

CINCARRED	Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Army Forces - Readiness

CINCCENT	Commander-in-Chief, Central Command

CINCCFC	Commander-in-Chief, Combined Forces Command

CINCCHAN	Commander In Chief, Channel Command (NATO)

CINCENT	Commander In Chief, Allied Forces Central Europe (NATO)

CINCENT	Commander In Chief, Uscentcom (USCINCCENT)

CINCENT	Commander-in-Chief Central Europe (NATO)

CINCEUR	Commander-in-Chief European Command

CINCLANT	[USA] Commander-in-Chief, Atlantic Forces

CINCLANT	Commander-in-Chief Atlantic Command

CINCLANTFLT	Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (USN)

CINCNAVBASE	[USA] Commander-in-Chief, Naval Base

CINCNAVEUR	Commander-in-Chief U.S. Naval Forces Europe

CINCNAVSURFLANT	[USA] Commander-in-Chief, Naval Surface Fleet, Atlantic

CINCNORAD	Commander-in-Chief North American Aerospace Defense Command

CINCNORNAVEUR	[USA] Commander-in-Chief, Northern Naval Forces in Europe

CINCNORTH	Commander In Chief, Allied Forces Northern Europe (NATO)

CINCNORTH	Commander-in-Chief Northern Europe (NATO)

CINCPAC	[USA] Commander-in-Chief, Pacific

CINCPACAF	[USA] Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Air Force

CINCPACFLT	[USA] Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Fleet (USN)

CINCPT	CINC Report System

CINCRED	Commander-in-Chief Readiness Command

CINCSAC	Commander-in-Chief Strategic Air Command

CINCSEURCOM	[USA] Commander-in-Chief, Southern Europe Command

CINCSOUTH	[NATO] Commander-in-Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe

CINCSOUTH	Commander-in-Chief Southern Europe (NATO)

CINCSOUTH	Commander-in-Chief U.S. Southern Command

CINCSTRAT	Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Strategic Command

CINCUNC	Commander-in-Chief United Nations Command

CINCUSAFE	Commander-in-Chief U.S. Air Force Europe

CINCUSNAVEUR	[USA] Commander-in-Chief, US Navy in Europe

CINFARS	Command Integrated Financial Accounting and Reporting System

CINS	Command Information Network Supplement/System

CINS	Commander's Information Network System (AFLC)

CIOC	Current Intelligence Operations Center

CIP	Combat Intelligence Processor

CIP	Combined Interoperability Program

CIP	Commercial Instruction Processor (Honeywell)

CIP	Communication Improvement Plan

CIP	Communications Implementation Plan

CIP	Communications Interface Processor

CIP	Component Improvement Program

CIP	Critical Item Program

cipher	[USA] DoD:  Any cryptographic system in which arbitrary symbols or groups of symbols, represent units of plain text of regular length, usually single letters, or in which units of plain text are rearranged, or both, in accordance with certain predetermined rules. See also cryptosystem.

CIPP	Communications Individual Positioning Program

CIR	Central Intelligence Report (CIA)

CIR	Critical Information Requirement

circuit	[USA] DoD:  1. An electronic path between two or more points, capable of providing a number of channels. 2. A number of conductors connected together for the purpose of carrying an electrical current.

CIRCUIT	Trunk and Circuit Listing (REDCOM/JDA)

circuitry	[USA] DoD:  A complex of circuits describing interconnection within or between systems.

circular error probable	[USA] DoD:  An indicator of the delivery accuracy of a weapon system, used as a factor in determining probable damage to a target. It is the radius of a circle within which half of a missile's projectiles are expected to fall. Also called CEP. See also delivery error; deviation; dispersion error; horizontal error.

CIRF	Centralized Intermediate Repair Facility

CIRIS	C2 Integrated Resources Information System (USAFE)

CIRIS	Consolidated Intelligence Resources Information system (AF/IN)

CIRVIS	[USA] DoD:  Communications instructions for reporting vital intelligence sightings.

CIS	Combat Identification System

CIS	Commonwealth of Independent States

CIS	Communications And Information Systems

CIS	Communications Interface Subsystem

CIS-ISS	Combat Identification System - Indirect Subsystem

CISG	Combat Information Systems Group (AFCC)

CISPD	Consolidated Information Services Planning Document

CISS	Combat Information Systems Squadron (AFCC)

CIT	Center for Innovative Technology (Reston, Va.)

CIT	Combined Interrogator-Transponder

CITA	Commercial/Industrial Type Activities

CITE	CADE Integration, Test, and Evaluation

CITS	Centrally Integrated Test System (B-1B)

CIU	Central Interface Unit (Honeywell)

CIU	Communications Interface Unit

CIUS	Corps Interim Upgrade System (USA)

civic action	[USA] DoD:  See military civic action.

civil affairs	[USA] DoD:  The activities of a commander that establish, maintain, influence, or exploit relations between military forces and civil authorities, both governmental and nongovernmental, and the civilian populace in a friendly, neutral, or hostile area of operations in order to facilitate military operations and consolidate operational objectives. Civil affairs may include performance by military forces of activities and functions normally the responsibility of local government. These activities may occur prior to, during, or subsequent to other military actions. They may also occur, if directed, in the absence of other military operations.

civil affairs agreement	[USA] DoD:  An agreement which governs the relationship between allied armed forces located in a friendly country and the civil authorities and people of that country. See also civil affairs.

civil censorship	[USA] DoD:  Censorship of civilian communications, such as messages, printed matter, and films, entering, leaving, or circulating within areas or territories occupied or controlled by armed forces.  See also censorship.

civil damage assessment	[USA] DoD:  An appraisal of damage to a nation's population, industry, utilities, communications, transportation, food, water, and medical resources to support planning for national recovery. See also damage assessment.

civil defense	[USA] DoD:  All those activities and measures designed or undertaken to: a. minimize the effects upon the civilian population caused or which would be caused by an enemy attack on the United States; b. deal with the immediate emergency conditions which would be created by any such attack; and c. effectuate emergency repairs to, or the emergency restoration of, vital utilities and facilities destroyed or damaged by any such attack.

civil defense emergency	[USA] DoD:  See domestic emergencies.

civil defense intelligence	[USA] DoD:  The product resulting from the collection and evaluation of information concerning all aspects of the situation in the United States and its territories that are potential or actual targets of any enemy attack including, in the preattack phase, the emergency measures taken and estimates of the civil populations' preparedness. In the event of an actual attack, a description of conditions in the affected area with emphasis on the extent of damage, fallout levels, and casualty and resource estimates. The product is required by civil and military authorities for use in the formulation of decisions, the conduct of operations, and the continuation of the planning processes.

civil disturbance readiness

   conditions	[USA] DoD:  Required conditions of preparedness to be attained by military forces in preparation for deployment to an objective area in response to an actual or threatened civil disturbance.

civil disturbance(*)	[USA] DoD:  Group acts of violence and disorder prejudicial to public law and order. See also domestic emergencies.

civil disturbances	[USA] DoD:  See domestic emergencies.

civil nuclear power	[USA] DoD:  A nation which has potential to employ nuclear technology for development of nuclear weapons but has deliberately decided against doing so. See also nuclear power.

civil requirements	[USA] DoD:  The computed production and distribution of all types of services, supplies, and equipment during periods of armed conflict or occupation to ensure the productive efficiency of the civilian economy and to provide civilians the treatment and protection to which they are entitled under customary and conventional international law.

civil reserve air fleet	[USA] DoD:  A program in which the Department of Defense uses aircraft owned by a US entity or citizen. The aircraft are allocated by the Department of Transportation to augment the military airlift capability of the Department of Defense (DOD). These aircraft are allocated, in accordance with DOD requirements, to segments, according to their capabilities, such as Long-Range International (cargo and passenger), Short-Range International, Domestic, Alaskan, Aeromedical, and other segments as may be mutually agreed upon by the Department of Defense and the Department of Transportation. The Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) can be incrementally activated by the Department of Defense in three stages in response to defense-oriented situations, up to and including a declared national emergency or war, to satisfy DOD airlift requirements. When activated, CRAF aircraft are under the mission control of the Department of Defense while remaining a civil resource under the operational control of the responsible US entity or citizen. Also called CRAF. a. CRAF Stage I. This stage involves DOD use of civil air resources that air carriers will furnish to the Department of Defense to support substantially expanded peacetime military airlift requirements. The Commander, Air Mobility Command, may authorize activation of this stage and assume mission control of those airlift assets committed to CRAF Stage I. b. CRAF Stage II. This stage involves DOD use of civil air resources that the air carriers will furnish to Department of Defense in a time of defense airlift emergency. The Secretary of Defense, or designee, may authorize activation of this stage permitting the Commander, Air Mobility Command, to assume mission control of those airlift assets committed to CRAF Stage II. c. CRAF Stage III. This stage involves DOD use of civil air resources owned by a US entity or citizen that the air carriers will furnish to the Department of Defense in a time of declared national defense-oriented emergency or war, or when otherwise necessary for the national defense. The aircraft in this stage are allocated by the Secretary of Transportation to the Secretary of Defense. The Secretary of Defense may authorize activation of this stage permitting the Commander, Air Mobility Command, to assume mission control of those airlift assets committed to CRAF Stage III.

civil transportation	[USA] DoD:  The movement of persons, property, or mail by civil facilities, and the resources (including storage, except that for agricultural and petroleum products) necessary to accomplish the movement. (Excludes transportation operated or controlled by the military, and petroleum and gas pipelines.)

civilian internee	[USA] DoD:  1. A civilian who is interned during armed conflict or occupation for security reasons or for protection or because he has committed an offense against the detaining power. 2. A term used to refer to persons interned and protected in accordance with the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, 12 August 1949 (Geneva Convention). See also Prisoner of War.

civilian internee camp	[USA] DoD:  An installation established for the internment and administration of civilian internees.

CIVPAY	Civilian Pay

CIWS	Close-In Weapons System

CJCS	Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (OJCS)

CJCS Memorandum of

   Policy	[USA] DoD:  See Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Memorandum of Policy.

CJCSI	[USA] DoD:  See Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction.

CJTF	[USA] Combined Joint Task Force

CJTF	Commander, Joint Task Force

CKT	Circuit

CL	[USA] USN: Light Cruiser

CLAA	[USA] USN: Light Anti-Aircraft Cruiser

CLAM	Completed Leasing Action Message

CLAMS	Cleared Lane Marking System

clandestine operation	[USA] DoD:  An operation sponsored or conducted by governmental departments or agencies in such a way as to assure secrecy or concealment. A clandestine operation differs from a covert operation in that emphasis is placed on concealment of the operation rather than on concealment of identity of sponsor. In special operations, an activity may be both covert and clandestine and may focus equally on operational considerations and intelligence-related activities. See also covert operation; overt operation.

clara	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "Radar scope is clear of contacts other than those known to be friendly."

Clarion	[Allied] Offensive against communications centers and transport in Germany, 22 February 1945.

CLAS	Combat Logistics Assessment System.  Examples

CLASS	Custom Local Area Signaling Services

classification	[USA] DoD:  The determination that official information requires, in the interests of national security, a specific degree of protection against unauthorized disclosure, coupled with a designation signifying that such a determination has been made. See also security classification.

classification of bridges

   and vehicles	[USA] DoD:  See military load classification.

classified contract	[USA] DoD:  Any contract that requires or will require access to classified information by the contractor or the employees in the performance of the contract. (A contract may be classified even though the contract document itself is not classified.)

classified information	[USA] DoD:  Official information which has been determined to require, in the interests of national security, protection against unauthorized disclosure and which has been so designated.

classified matter(*)	[USA] DoD:  Official information or matter in any form or of any nature which requires protection in the interests of national security. See also unclassified matter.

CLBRP	[USA] Cannon-Launched Beam-Rider Projectile.

CLC	[USA] USN:  Task Fleet Command Ship

clean aircraft	[USA] DoD:  1. An aircraft in flight configuration, versus landing configuration, i.e., landing gear and flaps retracted, etc. 2. An aircraft that does not have external stores.

cleansing station	[USA] DoD:  See decontamination station.

clear	[USA] DoD:  1. To approve or authorize, or to obtain approval or authorization for: a. a person or persons with regard to their actions, movements, duties, etc.; b. an object or group of objects, as equipment or supplies, with regard to quality, quantity, purpose, movement, disposition, etc.; and c. a request, with regard to correctness of form, validity, etc. 2. To give one or more aircraft a clearance. 3. To give a person a security clearance. 4. To fly over an obstacle without touching it. 5. To pass a designated point, line, or object. The end of a column must pass the designated feature before the latter is cleared. 6. a. To operate a gun so as to unload it or make certain no ammunition remains; and b. to free a gun of stoppages. 7. To clear an engine; to open the throttle of an idling engine to free it from carbon. 8. To clear the air to gain either temporary or permanent air superiority or control in a given sector.

clear weather air defense

   fighter(*)	[USA] DoD:  A fighter aircraft with equipment and weapons which enable it to engage airborne targets by day and by night, but in clear weather conditions only.

clearance capacity	[USA] DoD:  An estimate expressed in terms of measurement or weight tons per day of the cargo that may be transported inland from a beach or port over the available means of inland communication, including roads, railroads, and inland waterways. The estimate is based on an evaluation of the physical characteristics of the transportation facilities in the area. See also beach capacity; port capacity.

clearance diving(*)	[USA] DoD:  The process involving the use of divers for locating, identifying and disposing of mines.

clearance rate(*)	[USA] DoD:  The area which would be cleared per unit time with a stated minimum percentage clearance, using specific minehunting and/or minesweeping procedures.

clearing operation	[USA] DoD:  An operation designed to clear or neutralize all mines and obstacles from a route or area.

clearway(*)	[USA] DoD:  A defined rectangular area on the ground or water at the end of a runway in the direction of takeoff and under control of the competent authority, selected or prepared as a suitable area over which an aircraft may make a portion of its initial climb to a specified height.

CLF	[USA] DoD:  See commander, landing force.

CLF	Commander, Landing Force

CLG	[USA] USN:  Guided Missile Light Cruiser

CLGN	[USA] USN:  Guided Missile Light Cruiser, nuclear-powered

CLI	Communications Line/Link Interface

CLI	Critical Line-Item

CLIC	Center for Low Intensity Conflict

CLIIP	Command Logistics Information Improvement Program

climb mode(*)	[USA] DoD:  In a flight control system, a control mode in which aircraft climb is automatically controlled to a predetermined program.

CLIN	Contract Line Item Number

clinic	[USA] DoD:  A medical treatment facility primarily intended and appropriately staffed and equipped to provide outpatient medical service for nonhospital type patients. Examination and treatment for emergency cases are types of services rendered. A clinic is also intended to perform certain nontherapeutic activities related to the health of the personnel served, such as physical examinations, immunizations, medical administration, and other preventive medical and sanitary measures necessary to support a primary military mission.  A clinic will be equipped with the necessary supporting services to perform the assigned mission. A clinic may be equipped with beds (normally fewer than 25) for observation of patients awaiting transfer to a hospital and for care of cases which cannot be cared for on an outpatient status, but which do not require hospitalization. Patients whose expected duration of illness exceeds 72 hours will not normally occupy clinic beds for periods longer than necessary to arrange transfer to a hospital.

CLK	[USA] USN:  Hunter-Killer Cruiser

CLO	Communications Liaison Officer

clock code position	[USA] DoD:  The position of a target in relation to an aircraft or ship with dead-ahead position considered as 12 o'clock.

close air support	[USA] DoD:  Air action by fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft against hostile targets which are in close proximity to friendly forces and which require detailed integration of each air mission with the fire and movement of those forces. Also called CAS. See also air interdiction; air support; immediate mission request; preplanned mission request.

close support area	[USA] DoD:  Those parts of the ocean operating areas nearest to, but not necessarily in, the objective area. They are assigned to naval support carrier battle groups, surface action groups, surface action units, and certain logistic combat service support elements.

close support(*)	[USA] DoD:  That action of the supporting force against targets or objectives which are sufficiently near the supported force as to require detailed integration or co-ordination of the supporting action with the fire, movement, or other actions of the supported force. See also direct support; general support; mutual support; support.

close supporting fire(*)	[USA] DoD:  Fire placed on enemy troops, weapons, or positions which, because of their proximity, present the most immediate and serious threat to the supported unit. See also supporting fire.

close-controlled air

   interception(*)	[USA] DoD:  An interception in which the interceptor is continuously controlled to a position from which the target is within visual range or radar contact. See also air interception; broadcast-controlled air-interception.

close-hold plan	[USA] DoD:  Operation plan with access to operation plan information extremely limited to specifically designated Worldwide Military Command and Control System user IDs and terminal Ids during initial course of action development before the involvement of outside commands, agencies, combatant commanders, Services, or the Joint Staff. See also limited-access plan..

closed area(*)	[USA] DoD:  A designated area in or over which passage of any kind is prohibited. See also prohibited area.

closure	[USA] DoD:  In transportation, the process of a unit arriving at a specified location. It begins when the first element arrives at a designated location, e.g., port of entry/port of departure, intermediate stops, or final destination, and ends when the last element does likewise. For the purposes of studies and command post exercises, a unit is considered essentially closed after 95 percent of its movement requirements for personnel and equipment are completed.

closure minefield(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a minefield which is planned to present such a threat that waterborne shipping is prevented from moving.

closure shortfall	[USA] DoD:  The specified movement requirement or portion thereof that did not meet scheduling criteria and/or movement dates.

cloud amount(*)	[USA] DoD:  The proportion of sky obscured by cloud, expressed as a fraction of sky covered.

cloud chamber effect	[USA] DoD:  See condensation cloud.

cloud cover(*)	[USA] DoD:  See cloud amount.

cloud top height	[USA] DoD:  The maximal altitude to which a nuclear mushroom cloud rises.

CLRCs	Country Logistics Readiness Centers (USAFE)

CLS	Combat Logistics System (HQ USAF)

CLS	Constant Level Signals

CLS	Contractor Logistics Support

CLS/CALM	Combat Logistics System Computer Aided Load Manifesting

CLSS	Combat Logistics Support System

CLSS	Combined Logistics Support System

cluster bomb unit(*)	[USA] DoD:  An aircraft store composed of a dispenser and submunitions.

cluster(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. Fireworks signal in which a group of stars burns at the same time. 2. Group of bombs released together. A cluster usually consists of fragmentation or incendiary bombs. 3. Two or more parachutes for dropping light or heavy loads. 4. In land mine warfare, a component of a pattern-laid minefield. It may be antitank, antipersonnel or mixed. It consists of one to five mines and no more than one antitank mine. 5. Two or more engines coupled together so as to function as one power unit. 6. In naval mine warfare, a number of mines laid in close proximity to each other as a pattern or coherent unit. They may be of mixed types. 7. In minehunting, designates a group of mine-like contacts.

clutter	[USA] DoD:  Permanent echoes, cloud, or other atmospheric echo on radar scope; as contact has entered scope clutter. See also radar clutter.

CLV	Clear Voice

CM	Centimeter

CM	Conceptual Model

CM	Configuration Management

CM	Contract Monitor

CM	Corrective Maintenance

CM	Countermeasure

CM	Crisis Management

CM&D	Collection, Management and Dissemination Section (USA)

CM2	Contingency Management Computer Model

CMA	Control, Monitor and Alarm

CMAG	Cruise Missile Advanced Guidance

CMAH	CINC Mobile Alternate Headquarters

CMARP	Contingency Mating and Ranging Program (SAC)

CMAS	Computer-based Maintenance Aids System

CMB	Collection Management Branch

CMB	Combat Mobility Branch

CMBTC/F/S/G	Combat Communications Flight/Squadron/Group

CMC	Call Management Center (WIS)

CMC	Cheyenne Mountain Complex (SPACECOM)

CMC	Collection Management Center

CMC	Commandant, U.S. Marine Corps

CMC	Crisis Management Council (OSD)

CMCA	[USA] Cruise Missile Carrier Aircraft

CMCC	CINC Mobile Command Center

CMCC	Combined Movements Control Center

CMCHS	Civilian Military Contingency Hospital System

CMCO	Classified Material Control Officer

CMCS	Central European Movements Control System

CMDS	Command Manpower Data System (USAF)

CMEST	Cruise Missile Engagement System Technology (ADI)

CMET	Command Management Engineering Teams

CMF	Combat Mission Folders

CMF	Crisis Management Facility

CMFE	Civilian Manpower & Funding Extract

CMFESIS	Civilian Manpower & Funding Extract (PACAF)

CMGS	Cruise Missile Guidance System

CMI	Computer-Managed Instruction

CMI	Cruise Missile Integration (B-52)

CMIP	Cost Methods Improvement Program (AFSC)

CMIS	Command Management Information System (AIA)

CMIS	Commissary Management Information system (USMC)

CML	Current Mode Logic

CMLS	Conventional Mine Laying System

CMM	Capability Maturity Model

CMM	Cargo Movement Module

CMMS	Command Munitions Management System (USAFE)

CMMS	Congressionally Mandated Mobility Study

CMO	Civil Military Operations

CMO	Collection Management Office

CMO	Configuration Management Organization

CMOS	Cargo Movement Operations System (USAF)

CMOS	Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor

CMP	Configuration Management Plan

CMPCO	Conventional Mission Planning Concept of Operations (SAC)

CMPNT	Component

CMPNTEXP	Component Exception

CMS	Cargo Movement System

CMS	Cockpit Management System

CMS	Combat Maintenance System (SOUTHCOM)

CMS	Communications Management System

CMS	Communications Security Equipment Inventory

CMS	Configuration Management System

CMS	Container Management System (MTMC)

CMS	Controlled Mode Security

CMS	Conventional Munitions System (USAFE)

CMS	Conversational Monitoring System

CMS	Crisis Management System (OSD)

CMSC	Consolidated Mission Support Center

CMSDG	Configuration Management System Development Group

CMSEP	Contractor Management System Evaluation Program

CMSgt	Chief Master Sergeant

CMSIJ	Crisis Management System Interface to JOPES (OJCS)

CMSP	Configuration Management Support Plan

CMSQ	Communications Maintenance Squadron

CMSS	Crisis Management Support System (MSC)

CMST	Cruise Missile Surveillance Technology (ADI)

CMT	CAMS Mobile Terminal

CMTRK	Configuration Management Tracking System

CMU	Cheyenne Mountain Upgrade

CMU	Mobile Command Unit

CMWG	Configuration Management Working Group

CN	Channel

CNA	Camp New Amsterdam

CNA	Center for Naval Analysis

CNAD	Committee Of National Armament Directors (NATO)

CNAD	Conference of National Armaments Directors (NATO)

CNATRA	[USA] Chief of Naval Air Training

CNAVRES	Commander, Naval Reserve

CNCC	COINS Network Control Center

CNCC	Country Name to Country Code (JCS)

CNCE	Communications Network Control Element (TRI-TAC)

CNCE	Communications Nodal Control Element

CNDWI	Critical Nuclear Defense Weapon Information

CNET	Chief of Naval Education and Training

CNFE	Composite Network Front End

CNGB	Chief, National Guard Bureau

CNI	Communication, Navigation, and Identification System (USAF)

CNIN	Composite NFE Internal Network (DIA)

CNO	[USA] Chief of Naval Operations (USN)

CNR	Chief of Naval Research (USN)

CNR	Combat Net Radio

CNS	Constant Watch Network Support Subsystem (PACAF)

CNWDI	Critical Nuclear Weapons Design Information

CO	Central Office

CO	Commanding Officer

CO	Company

CO	Contracting Officer

COA	[USA] DoD:  See course of action.

COA	Central Operating Authority

COA	Comptroller of the Army

coalition force	[USA] DoD:  A force composed of military elements of nations that have formed a temporary alliance for some specific purpose.

COAN	Comptroller Office Automation Network (HQ USAF)

COARS	Command On-line Accounting and Reporting System

coarse mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a relatively insensitive influence mine.

coassembly	[USA] DoD:  With respect to exports, a cooperative arrangement (e.g., US Government or company with foreign government or company) by which finished parts, components, assemblies, or subassemblies are provided to an eligible foreign government, international organization, or commercial producer for the assembly of an end-item or system. This is normally accomplished under the provisions of a manufacturing license agreement per the US International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and could involve the implementation of a government-to-government memorandum of understanding.

coast-in point	[USA] DoD:  The point of coastal penetration heading inbound to a target or objective.

coastal convoy(*)	[USA] DoD:  A convoy whose voyage lies in general on the continental shelf and in coastal waters.

coastal frontier	[USA] DoD:  A geographic division of a coastal area, established for organization and command purposes in order to ensure the effective coordination of military forces employed in military operations within the coastal frontier area.

coastal frontier defense	[USA] DoD:  The organization of the forces and materiel of the armed forces assigned to provide security for the coastal frontiers of the continental United States and its overseas possessions.

coastal refraction(*)	[USA] DoD:  The change of the direction of travel of a radio ground wave as it passes from land to sea or from sea to land. Also called land effect or shoreline effect.

coastal sea control	[USA] DoD:  The employment of forces to ensure the unimpeded use of an offshore coastal area by friendly forces and, as appropriate, to deny the use of the area to enemy forces.

coastwise traffic	[USA] DoD:  Sea traffic between continental United States ports on the Atlantic coast, Gulf coast, and Great Lakes, or between continental United States ports on the Pacific coast.

COAX	Coaxial Cable

COB	Close of Business

COB	Collocated Operating Base (USAF)

COB	Command Operating Budget

COB	Currently On Board

COBIM	Co-located Operating Base Information Model (USAFE)

COBIS	COB Information System

COBIS	Command Operating Budget Information System

COBOL	Common Business Oriented Language

Cobra	[Allied] Concentrated air attack on a 6 by 12 km sector near St. Lo, to create a gap in the German lines. 25 July 1944.

Cobra Ball	[USA] Boeing RC-135S.

COBRA DANE	Phased-Array Radar System - Sheyma (now Eareckson AFB, AK)

Cobra Eye	[USA] Boeing RC-135X

COBRA JUDY	Phased-Array Radar System - Shipborne

COBS	Command Operating Budget System

COC	Combat Operations Center (NORAD)

COC	Command Operation Center

COCMAGTF	Combat Operations CenterMarine AirGround Task Force

COCAM	Coordinating Committee for Multilateral Export Controls (OSD)

COCC	Central Operations/Command Center

cocking circuit(*)	[USA] DoD:  In mine warfare, a subsidiary circuit which requires actuation before the main circuits become alive.

COCOM	[USA] DoD:  See combatant command (command authority).

COCOM	Coordinating Committee, for export restrictions

COCPFF	Conventional Ordinance Consumption Plan Factors File

COD	Carrier Onboard Deliveryaircraft designed to deliver goods to carriers, but not necessarily carrier-based.

COD	Combat Operations Division

COD	Current Operations Division

CODAN	Carrier Operated Device, Antinoise

CODASYL	Conference of Data Systems Languages

code	[USA] DoD:  1. Any system of communication in which arbitrary groups of symbols represent units of plain text of varying length. Codes may be used for brevity or for security. 2. A cryptosystem in which the cryptographic equivalents (usually called "code groups") typically consisting of letters or digits (or both) in otherwise meaningless combinations are substituted for plain text elements which are primarily words, phrases, or sentences. See also cryptosystem.

code word(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. A word that has been assigned a classification and a classified meaning to safeguard intentions and information regarding a classified plan or operation. 2. A cryptonym used to identify sensitive intelligence data.

CODEC	Coder - Decoder

CODES	Computerized Deployment System (MTMC)

CODS	Classified Output Distribution System

CODS	CONUS Output Distribution System (MAC)

CODSTAT	Combat Distribution Team Status Report

COE	[USA] Common Operating Environment (GCCS)

COE	Concept of Engineering

COE	Corps of Engineers (USA)

COEA	Cost Effectiveness Analysis

COEA	Cost/Operational Effectiveness Analysis (correction)

COEMIS	Corps of Engineers Management Information System (USA)

COG	Continuity of Government

COHP	Computerized Occupational Health Program

COHP/CARE	Computerized Occupational Health Program Coronary Artery Risk Evaluation

COI	Communications Operation Instruction

COI	Community of Interest

COI	Course of Instruction

COIC	Combat Operations Intelligence Center (USAFE)

COID	Combat Operations Intelligence Division (USAF)

COIN	Counter-insurgency, anti-guerrilla warfare.

COINS	Commercial Operation Integrated System

COINS	Community On-Line Intelligence Network System (NSA)

COIR	Commanders Operational Intelligence Requirements (NATO)

Cold Chuck	[USA] RB-57F mission.

Cold Dome	[USA] RB-57F mission.

Cold Fire	[NATO] Exercise, 1984, in Germany.

Cold Flare	[USA] Study of solar flare activity at high altitude, in preparation for polar or high-altitude supersonic flights.

Cold Hunt	[USA] Missions in support of the ALOC project.

Cold Rap	[USA] NASA earth resources study.

Cold Speck	[USA] RB-57F mission.

cold war	[USA] DoD:  A state of international tension wherein political, economic, technological, sociological, psychological, paramilitary, and military measures short of overt armed conflict involving regular military forces are employed to achieve national objectives.

collaborative purchase	[USA] DoD:  A method of purchase whereby, in buying similar commodities, buyers for two or more departments exchange information concerning planned purchases in order to minimize competition between them for commodities in the same market. See also purchase.

collapse depth(*)	[USA] DoD:  The design depth, referenced to the axis of the pressure hull, beyond which the hull structure or hull penetrations are presumed to suffer catastrophic failure to the point of total collapse.

collate	[USA] DoD:  1. The grouping together of related items to provide a record of events and facilitate further processing. 2. To compare critically two or more items or documents concerning the same general subject; normally accomplished in the processing phase in the intelligence cycle.

collateral mission	[USA] DoD:  A mission other than those for which a force is primarily organized, trained, and equipped, that the force can accomplish by virtue of the inherent capabilities of that force.

collecting point	[USA] DoD:  A point designated for the assembly of personnel casualties, stragglers, disabled materiel, salvage, etc., for further movement to collecting stations or rear installations.

collection	[USA] DoD:  See intelligence cycle, Subpart b.

collection (acquisition)	[USA] DoD:  The obtaining of information in any manner, including direct observation, liaison with official agencies, or solicitation from official, unofficial, or public sources.

collection agency	[USA] DoD:  Any individual, organization, or unit that has access to sources of information and the capability of collecting information from them. See also agency.

collection coordination

   facility line number	[USA] DoD:  An arbitrary number assigned to contingency intelligence reconnaissance objectives by the Defense Intelligence Agency collection coordination facility to facilitate all-source collection.

collection management(*)	[USA] DoD:  In intelligence usage, the process of converting intelligence requirements into collection requirements, establishing, tasking or coordinating with appropriate collection sources or agencies, monitoring results and retasking, as required.  See also intelligence; intelligence cycle.

collection operations

   management	[USA] DoD:  The authoritative direction, scheduling, and control of specific collection operations and associated processing, exploitation, and reporting resources. Also called COM. See also collection management; collections requirements management.

collection plan(*)	[USA] DoD:  A plan for collecting information from all available sources to meet intelligence requirements and for transforming those requirements into orders and requests to appropriate agencies. See also information; information requirements; intelligence cycle.

collection requirement	[USA] DoD:  An established intelligence need considered in the allocation of intelligence resources to fulfill the essential elements of information and other intelligence needs of a commander.

collection requirements

   management	[USA] DoD:  The authoritative development and control of collection, processing, exploitation, and/or reporting requirements that normally result in either the direct tasking of assets over which the collection manager has authority, or the generation of single-discipline tasking requests to collection management authorities at a higher, lower, or lateral echelon to accomplish the collection mission. Also called CRM. See also collection management; collection operations management.

collective call sign(*)	[USA] DoD:  Any call sign which represents two or more facilities, commands, authorities, or units. The collective call sign for any of these includes the commander thereof and all subordinate commanders therein. See also call sign.

collective nuclear, biological

   and chemical protection(*)	[USA] DoD:  Protection provided to a group of individuals in a nuclear, biological and chemical environment which permitts relaxation of individual nuclear, biological and chemical protection.

collision course interception	[USA] DoD:  An interception which is accomplished by the constant heading of both aircraft.

collocation(*)	[USA] DoD:  The physical placement of two or more detachments, units, organizations, or facilities at a specifically defined location.

Colmar	[Germany] Radio guidance receiver, used with Kehl. Fitted to Hs 298.

COLOC	Change of Location of Command

colored beach	[USA] DoD:  That portion of usable coastline sufficient for the assault landing of a regimental landing team or similar sized unit.  In the event that the landing force consists of a single battalion landing team, a colored beach will be used and no further subdivision of the beach is required. See also numbered beach.

COLREGS	International Nautical rules.

column cover(*)	[USA] DoD:  Cover of a column by aircraft in radio contact therewith, providing for its protection by reconnaissance and/or attack of air or ground targets which threaten the column.

column formation(*)	[USA] DoD:  A formation in which elements are placed one behind the other.

column gap(*)	[USA] DoD:  The space between two consecutive elements proceeding on the same route. It can be calculated in units of length or in units of time measured from the rear of one element to the front of the following element.

column length(*)	[USA] DoD:  The length of the roadway occupied by a column or a convoy in movement. See also road space.

COM	[USA] DoD:  See collection operations management.

COM	Communications MACRO (Computer Language)

COM	Computer Operation Manual

COM	Computer Output to Microfilm

COM	Concept of Maintenance

COM/ELEC	Communications/Electronics

COMAAC	Commander, Alaskan Air Command

COMAAFCE	Commander, Allied Air Forces Central Europe (NATO)

COMAC	Commander, Military Airlift Command

COMAFFOR 	Commander, Air Force Forces

COMAFFOR-AK	Commander, Air Force Forces - Alaska

COMAFK	Commander, Air Forces - Korea

COMAFSOC	Commander, Air Force Special Operations Cmd

COMAIRBASE	[USA] Commander of Air Base

COMAIRPAC	[USA] Commander, Air Forces, Pacific Fleet

COMALF	Commander, Airlift Forces

COMALF-E	Commander, Airlift Forces - Europe

COMANR	Commander, Alaskan Norad Region

COMAO	[USA] Combined Air Operations

COMARFOR	Commander, Army Forces

COMARFOR-AK	Commander, Army Forces - Alaska

combat air patrol(*)	[USA] DoD:  An aircraft patrol provided over an objective area, over the force protected, over the critical area of a combat zone, or over an air defense area, for the purpose of intercepting and destroying hostile aircraft before they reach their target. See also airborne alert; barrier combat air patrol; DADCAP; force combat air patrol; patrol; rescue combat air patrol; target combat air patrol.

combat airspace control	[USA] DoD:  See airspace control in the combat zone.

Combat Angel	[USA] Program that used the Ryan AQM-34G, J and H RPV's.

Combat Apple	[USA] Boeing RC-135M, SIGINT aircraft.

combat area	[USA] DoD:  A restricted area (air, land, or sea) which is established to prevent or minimize mutual interference between friendly forces engaged in combat operations. See also combat zone.

combat assessment	[USA] DoD:  The determination of the overall effectiveness of force employment during military operations. Combat assessment is composed of three major components, (a) battle damage assessment, (b) munitions effects assessment, and (c) reattack recommendation. The objective of combat assessment is to identify recommendations for the course of military operations. The J-3 is normally the single point of contact for combat assessment at the joint force level, assisted by the joint force J-2. Also called CA. See also battle damage assessment; bomb damage assessment.

Combat Beef	[USA] See Beef Broth.

Combat Bronco	[USA] Six-month combat evaluation of the Rockwell OV-10 Bronco in Vietnam, from August 1968.

Combat Bullseye	[USA] Service tests with the F-111A. 1967

Combat Camera	[USA] DoD:  Visual information documentation covering air, sea, and ground actions of armed forces in combat and combat support operations, and in related peacetime training activities such as exercises, war games, and operations. See also visual information documentation.

combat cargo officer	[USA] DoD:  An embarkation officer assigned to major amphibious ships or naval staffs, functioning primarily as an adviser to and representative of the naval commander in matters pertaining to embarkation and debarkation of troops and their supplies and equipment. See also embarkation officer.

combat chart(*)	[USA] DoD:  A special naval chart, at a scale of 1:50,000, designed for naval fire support and close air support during coastal or amphibious operations and showing detailed hydrography and topography in the coastal belt. See also amphibious chart.

combat control team	[USA] DoD:  A team of Air Force personnel organized, trained, and equipped to establish and operate navigational or terminal guidance aids, communications, and aircraft control facilities within the objective area of an airborne operation.

Combat Dawn	[USA] Program that used the Ryan AQM-34Q and R.

combat engineer vehicle,

   full-tracked 165mm gun	[USA] DoD:  An armored, tracked vehicle that provides engineer support to other combat elements.  Vehicle is equipped with a heavy-duty boom and winch, dozer blade, and 165mm demolition gun. It is also armed with a 7.62mm machine gun and a 50-caliber machine gun.

combat forces	[USA] DoD:  Those forces whose primary missions are to participate in combat. See also operating forces.

Combat Hornets	[USA] Project to convert C-119's to gunships.

combat information	[USA] DoD:  Unevaluated data, gathered by or provided directly to the tactical commander which, due to its highly perishable nature or the criticality of the situation, cannot be processed into tactical intelligence in time to satisfy the user's tactical intelligence requirements. See also information.

combat information center(*)	[USA] DoD:  The agency in a ship or aircraft manned and equipped to collect, display, evaluate, and disseminate tactical information for the use of the embarked flag officer, commanding officer, and certain control agencies. Certain control, assistance, and coordination functions may be delegated by command to the combat information center. Also called action information center; CIC. See also air defense control center.

combat information ship	[USA] DoD:  A designated ship charged with the coordination of the intership combat information center functions of the various ships in a task force so that the overall combat information available to commands will increase. This ship is normally the flagship of the task force commander. See also fighter direction aircraft; fighter direction ship.

combat intelligence	[USA] DoD:  That knowledge of the enemy, weather, and geographical features required by a commander in the planning and conduct of combat operations.

Combat Lancer	[USA] First deployment of F-111As to Southeast Asia, 1968.

Combat Lightning	[USA] Boeing KC-135A

combat loading(*)	[USA] DoD:  The arrangement of personnel and the stowage of equipment and supplies in a manner designed to conform to the anticipated tactical operation of the organization embarked. Each individual item is stowed so that it can be unloaded at the required time. See also loading.

Combat Martin	[USA] This involved specially-equipped F-105's that jammed communications between North Vietnamese MiG's and their ground control.

Combat Pink	[USA] Boeing RC-135U, SIGINT aircraft.

combat power(*)	[USA] DoD:  The total means of destructive and/or disruptive force which a Military unit/formation can apply against the opponent at a given time.

combat readiness	[USA] DoD:  Synonymous with operational readiness, with respect to missions or functions performed in combat.

combat ready	[USA] DoD:  Synonymous with operationally ready, with respect to missions or functions performed in combat.

Combat Scent	[USA] Boeing RC-135U, SIGINT aircraft.

combat search and rescue	[USA] DoD:  A specific task performed by rescue forces to effect the recovery of distressed personnel during wartime or contingency operations. Also called CSAR.

combat service support	[USA] DoD:  The essential capabilities, functions, activities, and tasks necessary to sustain all elements of operating forces in theater at all levels of war. Within the national and theater logistic systems, it includes but is not limited to that support rendered by service forces in ensuring the aspects of supply, maintenance, transportation, health services, and other services required by aviation and ground combat troops to permit those units to accomplish their missions in combat. Combat service support encompasses those activities at all levels of war that produce sustainment to all operating forces on the battlefield.

combat service support

   areas	[USA] DoD:  An area ashore that is organized to contain the necessary supplies, equipment, installations, and elements to provide the landing force with combat service support throughout the operation.

combat service support

   element	[USA] DoD:  See Marine air-ground task force.

combat service support

   elements	[USA] DoD:  Those elements whose primary missions are to provide service support to combat forces and which are a part, or prepared to become a part, of a theater, command, or task force formed for combat operations. See also operating forces; service troops; troops.

combat support	[USA] DoD:  Fire support and operational assistance provided to combat elements. Combat support includes artillery, air defense artillery, engineer, military police, signal, and military intelligence support.

combat support elements	[USA] DoD:  Those elements whose primary missions are to provide combat support to the combat forces and which are a part, or prepared to become a part, of a theater, command, or task force formed for combat operations. See also operating forces.

combat support troops	[USA] DoD:  Those units or organizations whose primary mission is to furnish operational assistance for the combat elements.  See also troops.

combat surveillance	[USA] DoD:  A continuous, all-weather, day-and-night, systematic watch over the battle area to provide timely information for tactical combat operations.

combat surveillance radar	[USA] DoD:  Radar with the normal function of maintaining continuous watch over a combat area.

combat survival(*)	[USA] DoD:  Those measures to be taken by Service personnel when involuntarily separated from friendly forces in combat, including procedures relating to individual survival, evasion, escape, and conduct after capture.

Combat Talon	[USA] Versions of the C-130 for the Special Forces, equipped for low-altitude deep-penetration missions.

combat trail	[USA] DoD:  Interceptors in trail formation. Each interceptor behind the leader maintains position visually or with airborne radar.

Combat Tree	[USA] Provision of a special attachment for ECM gear on F-4 Phantom, to keep all other pylons available for the weapons load. 1968.

combat troops	[USA] DoD:  Those units or organizations whose primary mission is destruction of enemy forces and/or installations. See also troops.

combat vehicle	[USA] DoD:  A vehicle, with or without armor, designed for a specific fighting function. Armor protection or armament mounted as supplemental equipment on noncombat vehicles will not change the classification of such vehicles to combat vehicles. See also vehicle.

Combat Visual Information

   Support Center	[USA] DoD:  A visual information support facility established at a base of operations during wartime or contingency to provide limited visual information support to the base and its supported elements. Also called CVISC.

combat zone	[USA] DoD:  1. That area required by combat forces for the conduct of operations. 2. The territory forward of the Army rear area boundary.  See also combat area; communications zone.

combatant command	[USA] DoD:  One of the unified or specified combatant commands established by the President. See also specified command; unified command.

combatant command

   (command authority)	[USA] DoD:  Nontranstransferable command authority established by title 10, United States Code, section 164, exercised only by commanders of unified or specified combatant commands unless otherwise directed by the President or the Secretary of Defense. Combatant command (command authority) is the authority of a combatant commander to perform those functions of command over assigned forces involving organizing and employing commands and forces, assigning tasks, designating objectives, and giving authoritative direction over all aspects of military operations, joint training, and logistics necessary to accomplish the missions assigned to the command. Combatant command (command authority) should be exercised through the commanders of subordinate organizations; normally this authority is exercised through the Service or functional component commander. Combatant command (command authority) provides full authority to organize and employ commands and forces as the combatant commander considers necessary to accomplish assigned missions. Also called COCOM. See also combatant command; combatant commander; operational control; tactical control.

combatant commander	[USA] DoD:  A commander in chief of one of the unified or specified combatant commands established by the President. See also combatant command; combatant command (command authority); operational control.

combatting terrorism	[USA] DoD:  Actions, including antiterrorism (defensive measures taken to reduce vulnerability to terrorist acts) and counterterrorism (offensive measures taken to prevent, deter, and respond to terrorism), taken to oppose terrorism throughout the entire threat spectrum.

combination circuit(*)	[USA] DoD:  In mine warfare, a firing circuit which requires actuation by two or more influences, either simultaneously or at a pre-ordained interval, before the circuit can function. Also called combined circuit.

combination firing circuit(*)	[USA] DoD:  An assembly comprising two independent firing systems, one non-electric and one electric, so that the firing of either system will detonate all charges. See also dual-firing circuit.

combination influence

   mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  A mine designed to actuate only when two or more different influences are received either simultaneously or in a pre-determined order. Also called combined influence mine.

combination mission/level

   of effort-oriented items	[USA] DoD:  Items for which requirement computations are based on the criteria used for both level of effort-oriented and mission-oriented items.

combined airspeed

   indicator(*)	[USA] DoD:  An instrument which displays both indicated airspeed and mach number.

combined circuit	[USA] DoD:  See combination circuit.

combined doctrine	[USA] DoD:  Fundamental principles that guide the employment of forces of two or more nations in coordinated action toward a common objective. It is ratified by participating nations. See also doctrine; joint doctrine; multi-Service doctrine.

combined force(*)	[USA] DoD:  A military force composed of elements of two or more allied nations. See also force(s).

combined influence mine	[USA] DoD:  See combination influence mine.

combined operation(*)	[USA] DoD:  An operation conducted by forces of two or more allied nations acting together for the accomplishment of a single mission.

combined rescue

   coordination center	[USA] DoD:  See rescue coordination center.

combined staff	[USA] DoD:  A staff composed of personnel of two or more allied nations. See also integrated staff; joint staff; parallel staff.

combined warfare	[USA] DoD:  Warfare conducted by forces of two or more allied nations in coordinated action toward common objectives.

combined(*)	[USA] DoD:  Between two or more forces or agencies of two or more allies. (When all allies or services are not involved, the participating nations and services shall be identified, e.g., Combined Navies.) See also joint.

COMBO	Computation Of Miss Between Orbits

COMBS	Contractor-Operated and Managed Base Supply

combustor(*)	[USA] DoD:  A name generally assigned to the combination of flame holder or stabilizer, igniter, combustion chamber, and injection system of a ramjet or gas turbine.

COMCEN	Communications Center

COMCENTAG	Commander, Central Army Group (NATO)

COMCONS	Command and Control Reports

COMCUWTF	Commander, Combined Unconventional Warfare Task Force

COMDEG	Communications Degradation

COMDIS	Computerized Display of Deployment Considerations Subsystem (USA)

COMEDS	CONUS Meteorological Data System

COMEDS	CONUS Meteorological Environmental Distribution System

COMELSUM	Communications-Electronics Summary

Comet	[Allied] Codename used during the planning of 'Market Garden', see there.

COMFY DISH	SATCOM Jammer For Training (USAF)

Comfy Levi	[USA] Psychological warfare version of the C-130 Hercules. EC-130E.

COMFY LEVI	Airborne Collection System (USAF)

COMFY SWORD	Communications Jammer For Training (USAF)

COMI	Communications Interface

COMINT	Communications Intelligence

COMIREX	[USA] Committee on Imagery Requirements and Exploitation. Sets specifications for spy satellites and the like.

COMJAM	Communications Jamming

COMJSOTF	Commander, Joint Special Operations Task Force

COMJTF	Commander Joint Task Force

COMJTF-AK	Commander, Joint Task Force - Alaska

COMJUWTF	Commander, Joint Unconventional Warfare Task Force

COMLANDFOR	Commander, Land Forces

COMLNOFAC	Communication Liaison Facility

COMLOGNET	Communications Logistics Network

COMM 	Communication(S)

COMM C2	Communications C2 system (USA)

COMMAC	Communications MACRO (Computer Language)

command	[USA] DoD:  1. The authority that a commander in the Military Service lawfully exercises over subordinates by virtue of rank or assignment.  Command includes the authority and responsibility for effectively using available resources and for planning the employment of, organiziing, directing, coordinating, and controlling military forces for the accomplishment of assigned missions. It also includes responsibility for health, welfare, morale, and discipline of assigned personnel. 2. An order given by a commander; that is, the will of the commander expressed for the purpose of bringing about a particular action. 3. A unit or units, an organization, or an area under the command of one individual. 4. To dominate by a field of weapon fire or by observation from a superior position. See also air command; area command; base command; combatant command; combatant command (command authority).

command altitude	[USA] DoD:  Altitude that must be assumed and/or maintained by the interceptor.

command and control	[USA] DoD:  The exercise of authority and direction by a properly designated commander over assigned forces in the accomplishment of the mission. Command and control functions are performed through an arrangement of personnel, equipment, communications, facilities, and procedures employed by a commander in planning, directing, coordinating, and controlling forces and operations in the accomplishment of the mission.

command and control

   system	[USA] DoD:  The facilities, equipment, communications, procedures, and personnel essential to a commander for planning, directing, and controlling operations of assigned forces pursuant to the missions assigned.

command and control

   warfare	[USA] DoD:  The integrated use of operations security (OPSEC), military deception, psychological operations (PSYOP), electronic warfare (EW), and physical destruction, mutually supported by intelligence, to deny information to, influence, degrade, or destroy adversary command and control capabilities, while protecting friendly command and control capabilities against such actions.  Command and control warfare applies across the operational continuum and all levels of conflict. Also called C2W. C2W is both offensive and defensive: a. counter-C2--To prevent effective C2 of adversary forces by denying information to, influencing, degrading, or destroying the adversary C2 system. b. C2-protection--To maintain effective command and control of own forces by turning to friendly advantage or negating adversary efforts to deny information to, influence, degrade, or destroy the friendly C2 system. See also command and control; electronic warfare; intelligence; military deception; operations security; psychological operations.

command axis(*)	[USA] DoD:  A line along which a headquarters will move.

command center	[USA] DoD:  A facility from which a commander and his or her representatives direct operations and control forces. It is organized to gather, process, analyze, display, and disseminate planning and operational data and perform other related tasks.

command channel	[USA] DoD:  See chain of command.

command chaplain	[USA] DoD:  The senior chaplain assigned to or designated by a commander of a staff, command, or unit. See also command chaplain of the combatant command; lay leader or lay reader; religious ministry support; religious ministry support plan; religious ministry support team; Service component command chaplain.

command chaplain of the

   combatant command	[USA] DoD:  The senior chaplain assigned to the staff of, or designated by, the combatant commander to provide advice on religion, ethics, and morale of assigned personnel and to coordinate religious ministries within the commander's area of responsibility. The command chaplain of the combatant command may be supported by a staff of chaplains and enlisted religious support personnel. See also command chaplain; lay leader or lay reader; religious ministry support; religious ministry support plan; religious ministry support team; Service component command chaplain.

command controlled

   stocks(*)	[USA] DoD:  Stocks which are placed at the disposal of a designated NATO commander in order to provide him with a flexibility with which to influence the battle logistically. "Placed at the disposal of" implies responsibility for storage, maintenance, accounting, rotation or turnover, physical security, and subsequent transportation to a particular battle area.

command destruct

   signal(*)	[USA] DoD:  A signal used to operate intentionally the destruction signal in a missile.

command detonated

   mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  A mine detonated by remotely controlled means.

command ejection system	[USA] DoD:  See ejection systems.

command element	[USA] DoD:  See Marine air-ground task force.

command guidance(*)	[USA] DoD:  A guidance system wherein intelligence transmitted to the missile from an outside source causes the missile to traverse a directed flight path.

command heading	[USA] DoD:  Heading that the controlled aircraft is directed to assume by the control station.

command net(*)	[USA] DoD:  A communications network which connects an echelon of command with some or all of its subordinate echelons for the purpose of command and control.

command post exercise(*)	[USA] DoD:  An exercise in which the forces are simulated, involving the commander, his staff, and communications within and between headquarters. See also exercise; maneuver.

command post(*)	[USA] DoD:  A unit's or subunit's headquarters where the commander and the staff perform their activities. In combat, a unit's or subunit's headquarters is often divided into echelons; the echelon in which the unit or subunit commander is located or from which such commander operates is called a command post.

command select ejection

   system	[USA] DoD:  See ejection systems.

command speed	[USA] DoD:  The speed at which the controlled aircraft is directed to fly.

command, control,

   communications, and

   computer systems	[USA] DoD:  Integrated systems of doctrine, procedures, organizational structures, personnel, equipment, facilities, and communications designed to support a commander's exercise of command and control, through all phases of the operational continuum. Also called C4 systems.

command-sponsored

   dependent	[USA] DoD:  A dependent entitled to travel to overseas commands at Government expense and endorsed by the appropriate military commander to be present in a dependent's status.

commander's concept	[USA] DoD:  See concept of operations.

commander's estimate of

   the situation	[USA] DoD:  A logical process of reasoning by which a commander considers all the circumstances affecting the military situation and arrives at a decision as to a course of action to be taken to accomplish the mission. A commander's estimate which considers a military situation so far in the future as to require major assumptions is called a commander's long-range estimate of the situation. See also estimate of the situation.

commander(s)	[USA] DoD:  See executing commander (nuclear weapons); exercise commander; Major NATO Commanders; national commander; national force commanders; national territorial commander; releasing commander (nuclear weapons).

commander, amphibious

   task force	[USA] DoD:  The US Navy officer designated in the initiating directive as commander of the amphibious task force. Also called CATF.

commander, landing force	[USA] DoD:  The officer designated in the initiating directive for an amphibious operation to command the landing force.  Also called CLF.

commanding officer of

   troops	[USA] DoD:  On a ship that has embarked units, a designated officer, usually the senior embarking unit commander, who is responsible for the administration, discipline, and training of all embarked units. Also called COT.

COMMANDO ESCORT	Code Name For PACAF HF/SSB Communications

Commando Hunt	[USA] Attacks on North-Vietnamese supply lines in the south of Laos.

Commando Nail	[USA] F-105's equipped for low-level night bombardment missions.

COMMARDEZ	Commander, Maritime Defense Zone

COMMARFOR	Commander, Marine Forces

commercial items	[USA] DoD:  Articles of supply readily available from established commercial distribution sources which the Department of Defense or inventory managers in the Military Services have designated to be obtained directly or indirectly from such sources.

commercial loading	[USA] DoD:  See administrative loading.

commercial vehicle	[USA] DoD:  A vehicle which has evolved in the commercial market to meet civilian requirements and which is selected from existing production lines for military use.

COMMERMARLANT	[USA] Commander, Merchant Marine Atlantic

commission	[USA] DoD:  1. To put in or make ready for service or use, as to commission an aircraft or a ship. 2. A written order giving a person rank and authority as an officer in the armed forces. 3. The rank and the authority given by such an order. See also activate; constitute.

commit	[USA] DoD:  The process of committing one or more air interceptors or surface-to-air missiles for interception against a target track.

COMMO	Communications Officer

commodity loading(*)	[USA] DoD:  A method of loading in which various types of cargoes are loaded together, such as ammunition, rations, or boxed vehicles, in order that each commodity can be discharged without disturbing the others. See also combat loading; loading.

commodity manager	[USA] DoD:  An individual within the organization of an inventory control point or other such organization assigned management responsibility for homogeneous grouping of materiel items.

common business-oriented

   language	[USA] DoD:  A specific language by which business data-processing procedures may be precisely described in a standard form. The language is intended not only as a means for directly presenting any business program to any suitable computer for which a compiler exists, but also as a means of communicating such procedures among individuals. Commonly referred to as COBOL.

common control (artillery)	[USA] DoD:  Horizontal and vertical map or chart location of points in the target area and position area, tied in with the horizontal and vertical control in use by two or more units. May be established by firing, survey, or combination of both, or by assumption. See also control point; field control; ground control.

common infrastructure(*)	[USA] DoD:  Infrastructure essential to the training of NATO forces or to the implementation of NATO operational plans which, owing to its degree of common use or interest and its compliance with criteria laid down from time to time by the North Atlantic Council, is commonly financed by NATO members. See also infrastructure.

common item	[USA] DoD:  1. Any item of materiel which is required for use by more than one activity. 2. Sometimes loosely used to denote any consumable item except repair parts or other technical items. 3. Any item of materiel which is procured for, owned by (Service stock), or used by any Military Department of the Department of Defense and is also required to be furnished to a recipient country under the grant-aid Military Assistance Program. 4. Readily available commercial items. 5. Items used by two or more Military Services of similar manufacture or fabrication that may vary between the Services as to color or shape (as vehicles or clothing). 6. Any part or component which is required in the assembly of two or more complete end-items.

common servicing	[USA] DoD:  That function performed by one Military Service in support of another Military Service for which reimbursement is not required from the Service receiving support. See also servicing.

common supplies	[USA] DoD:  Those supplies common to two or more Services.

common use	[USA] DoD:  Services, materials, or facilities provided by a Department of Defense agency or a Military Department on a common basis for two or more Department of Defense agencies.

common use alternatives	[USA] DoD:  Systems, subsystems, devices, components, and materials, already developed or under development, which could be used to reduce the cost of new systems acquisition and support by reducing duplication of research and development effort and by limiting the addition of support base.

common user airlift service	[USA] DoD:  The airlift service provided on a common basis for all DOD agencies and, as authorized, for other agencies of the US Government.

common user item(*)	[USA] DoD:  An item of an interchangeable nature which is in common use by two or more nations or services of a nation. See also interchangeability.

common user network	[USA] DoD:  A system of circuits or channels allocated to furnish communication paths between switching centers to provide communication service on a common basis to all connected stations or subscribers. It is sometimes described as a General Purpose Network.

common-user lift	[USA] DoD:  US Transportation Command-controlled lift: The pool of strategic transportation assets either government owned or chartered that are under the operational control of Air Mobility Command, Military Sealift Command, or Military Traffic Management Command for the purpose of providing common-user transportation to the Department of Defense across the range of military operations. These assets range from common-user organic or chartered pool of common-user assets available day-to-day to a larger pool of common-user assets phased in from other sources.

common-user military land

   transportation	[USA] DoD:  Point-to-point land transportation service operated by a single Service for common use by two or more Services.

common-user ocean

   terminals	[USA] DoD:  A military installation, part of a military installation, or a commercial facility operated under contract or arrangement by the Military Traffic Management Command which regularly provides for two or more Services terminal functions of receipt, transit storage or staging, processing, and loading and unloading of passengers or cargo aboard ships.

commonality	[USA] DoD:  A quality that applies to materiel or systems: a. possessing like and interchangeable characteristics enabling each to be utilized, or operated and maintained, by personnel trained on the others without additional specialized training. b. having interchangeable repair parts and/or components. c. applying to consumable items interchangeably equivalent without adjustment.

communication deception	[USA] DoD:  Use of devices, operations, and techniques with the intent of confusing or misleading the user of a communications link or a navigation system.

communication operation

   instructions	[USA] DoD:  See signal operation instructions.

communications	[USA] DoD:  A method or means of conveying information of any kind from one person or place to another. See also telecommunication.

communications center(*)	[USA] DoD:  An agency charged with the responsibility for handling and controlling communications traffic. The center normally includes message center, transmitting, and receiving facilities. See also telecommunications center.

communications intelligence	[USA] DoD:  Technical and intelligence information derived from foreign communications by other than thhe intended recipients. Also called COMINT.

communications intelligence

   data base	[USA] DoD:  The aggregate of technical and intelligence information derived from the interception and analysis of foreign communications (excluding press, propaganda, and public broadcast) used in the direction and redirection of communications intelligence intercept, analysis, and reporting activities.

communications mark	[USA] DoD:  An electronic indicator used for directing attention to a particular object or position of mutual interest within or between command and control systems.

communications net(*)	[USA] DoD:  An organization of stations capable of direct communications on a common channel or frequency.

communications network	[USA] DoD:  An organization of stations capable of intercommunications, but not necessarily on the same channel.

communications satellite(*)	[USA] DoD:  An orbiting vehicle, which relays signals between communications stations. There are two types: a. Active Communications Satellite--A satellite that receives, regenerates, and retransmits signals between stations; b. Passive Communications Satellite--A satellite which reflects communications signals between stations.

communications security	[USA] DoD:  The protection resulting from all measures designed to deny unauthorized persons information of value which might be derived from the possession and study of telecommunications, or to mislead unauthorized persons in their interpretation of the results of such possession and study. Also called COMSEC. Communications security includes: a. cryptosecurity; b. transmission security; c. emission security; and d. physical security of communications security materials and information. a. cryptosecurity--The component of communications security that results from the provision of technically sound cryptosystems and their proper use. b. transmission security--The component of communications security that results from all measures designed to protect transmissions from interception and exploitation by means other than cryptanalysis. c. emission security--The component of communications security that results from all measures taken to deny unauthorized persons information of value that might be derived from intercept and analysis of compromising emanations from crypto-equipment and telecommunications systems. d. physical security--The component of communications security that results from all physical measures necessary to safeguard classified equipment, material, and documents from access thereto or observation thereof by unauthorized persons.

communications security

   equipment	[USA] DoD:  Equipment designed to provide security to telecommunications by converting information to a form unintelligible to an unauthorized interceptor and by reconverting such information to its original form for authorized recipients, as well as equipment designed specifically to aid in, or as an essential element of, the conversion process. Communications security equipment is cryptoequipment, cryptoancillary equipment, cryptoproduction equipment, and authentication equipment.

communications security

   material	[USA] DoD:  All documents, devices, equipment, or apparatus, including cryptomaterial, used in establishing or maintaining secure communications.

communications security

   monitoring	[USA] DoD:  The act of listening to, copying, or recording transmissions of one's own circuits (or when specially agreed, e.g., in allied exercises, those of friendly forces) to provide material for communications security analysis in order to determine the degree of security being provided to those transmissions. In particular, the purposes include providing a basis for advising commanders on the security risks resulting from their transmissions, improving the security of communications, and planning and conducting manipulative communications deception operations.

communications terminal	[USA] DoD:  Terminus of a communications circuit at which data can be either entered or received; located with the originator or ultimate addressee.

communications zone(*)	[USA] DoD:  Rear part of theater of operations (behind but contiguous to the combat zone) which contains the lines of communications, establishments for supply and evacuation, and other agencies required for the immediate support and maintenance of the field forces. See also combat zone; rear area.

community relations	[USA] DoD:  The relationship between military and civilian communities.

community relations

   program	[USA] DoD:  That command function which evaluates public attitudes, identifies the mission of a military organization with the public interest, and executes a program of action to earn public understanding and acceptance. Community relations programs are conducted at all levels of command, both in the United States and overseas, by military organizations having a community relations area of responsibility. Community relations programs include, but are not limited to, such activities as liaison and cooperation with associations and organizations and their local affiliates at all levels; armed forces participation in international, national, regional, state, and local public events; installation open houses and tours; embarkations in naval ships; orientation tours for distinguished civilians; people-to-people and humanitarian acts; cooperation with government officials and community leaders; and encouragement of armed forces personnel and their dependents to participate in activities of local schools, churches, fraternal, social, and civic organizations, sports, and recreation programs, and other aspects of community life to the extent feasible and appropriate, regardless of where they are located.

COMMZ	Communications Zone (Theater)

COMNATONAVFORLANT	[USA] Commander, NATO Naval Baltic Forces

COMNAVAIRSTA	[USA] Commander, Naval Air Station

COMNAVBASE	[USA] Commander, Naval Base

COMNAVFOR	Commander, Naval Forces

COMNAVSURFLANT	[USA] Commander of the Naval Surface Force, Atlantic fleet

COMNORTHAG	Commander, Northern Army Group (NATO)

COMO	Combat Oriented Maintenance Organization

COMOPS	Communications Operating Summary

comparative cover(*)	[USA] DoD:  Coverage of the same area or object taken at different times, to show any changes in details. See also cover.

compartmentation	[USA] DoD:  1. Establishment and management of an organization so that information about the personnel, internal organization, or activities of one component is made available to any other component only to the extent required for the performance of assigned duties.  2. Effects of relief and drainage upon avenues of approach so as to produce areas bounded on at least two sides by terrain features such as woods, ridges, or ravines that limit observation or observed fire into the area from points outside the area.

COMPASS	Commander Third Fleet Computer Assisted Search (PACFLT)

COMPASS	Computerized Movement Planning and Status System (FORSCOM)

Compass Arrow	[USA] Ryan AQM-91A, a high-flying reconnaissance drone.

Compass Bin	[USA] Program that used a series of Ryan RPV's, the types AQM-34G, H, L, M, K, Q, P and R.

Compass Call	[USA] USAF:  Lockheed EC-103E and EC-130H electronic warfare aircraft.

Compass Cookie	[USA] Program to gather data on the SA-2 Guideline SAM missile by unmanned reconnaissance drones.

Compass Cope	[USA] A high-altitude long-range reconnaissance RPV program. Boeing QM-94 and Ryan QM-98.

Compass Dawn	[USA] Program to locate ground-based enemy radars. Used the Ryan 147TE RPV.

Compass direction(*)	[USA] DoD:  The horizontal direction expressed as an angular distance measured clockwise from compass north.

Compass Dwell	[USA] Program to locate ground-based enemy radars. Used the Ryan 147TE drone.

Compass Jade	Air Force SIGINT

compass north(*)	[USA] DoD:  The uncorrected direction indicated by the north seeking end of a compass needle. See also magnetic north.

compass rose(*)	[USA] DoD:  A graduated circle, usually marked in degrees, indicating directions and printed or inscribed on an appropriate medium.

compatibility(*)	[USA] DoD:  Capability of two or more items or components of equipment or material to exist or function in the same system or environment without mutual interference. See also interchangeability.

COMPATWINGSLANT	[USA] Commander, Patrol WIngs Atlantic

COMPES	Contingency Operation/Mobility Planning and Execution System (USAF)

COMPG	[USA] Composite Group

complaint-type investigation	[USA] DoD:  A counterintelligence investigation in which sabotage, espionage, treason, sedition, subversive activity, or disaffection is suspected.

complete round	[USA] DoD:  A term applied to an assemblage of explosive and nonexplosive components designed to perform a specific function at the time and under the conditions desired. Examples of complete rounds of ammunition are: a. separate loading	[USA] DoD:  consisting of a primer, propelling charge, and, except for blank ammunition, a projectile and a fuze. b. fixed or semifixed--consisting of a primer, propelling charge, cartridge case, a projectile, and, except when solid projectiles are used, a fuze. c. bomb--consisting of all component parts required to drop and function the bomb once. d. missile--consisting of a complete warhead section and a missile body with its associated components and propellants. e. rocket--consisting of all components necessary to function.

completeness	[USA] DoD:  Operation plan review criterion. The determination that each course of action must be complete and answer the questions: who, what, when, where, and how. See also acceptability; completeness; feasibility; suitability.

component (materiel)	[USA] DoD:  An assembly or any combination of parts, subassemblies, and assemblies mounted together in manufacture, assembly, maintenance, or rebuild.

component search and

   rescue controller	[USA] DoD:  The designated search and rescue representative of a component commander of a unified command who is responsible in the name of the component commander for the control of component search and rescue forces committed to joint search and rescue operations. See also search and rescue.

component(*)	[USA] DoD:  In logistics, a part or combination of parts having a specific function, which can be installed or replaced only as an entity. See also assembly; part; subassembly.

composite air photography	[USA] DoD:  Air photographs made with a camera having one principal lens and two or more surrounding and oblique lenses. The several resulting photographs are corrected or transformed in printing to permit assembly as verticals with the same scale.

composite warfare

   commander	[USA] DoD:  The officer in tactical command is normally the composite warfare commander. However the composite warfare commander concept allows an officer in tactical command to delegate tactical command to the composite warfare commander. The composite warfare commander wages combat operations to counter threats to the force and to maintain tactical sea control with assets assigned; while the officer in tactical command retains close control of power projection and strategic sea control operations.

compound helicopter(*)	[USA] DoD:  A helicopter with an auxiliary propulsion system which provides thrust in excess of that which the rotor(s) alone could produce, thereby permitting increased forward speeds; wings may or may not be provided to reduce the lift required from the rotor system.

compression chamber	[USA] DoD:  See hyperbaric chamber.

compromise	[USA] DoD:  The known or suspected exposure of clandestine personnel, installations, or other assets or of classified information or material, to an unauthorized person.

compromised(*)	[USA] DoD:  A term applied to classified matter, knowledge of which has, in whole or in part, passed to an unauthorized person or persons, or which has been subject to risk of such passing. See also classified matter.

COMPUSEC	Computer Security

computed air release

   point(*)	[USA] DoD:  A computed air position where the first paratroop or cargo item is released to land on a specified impact point.

computer modeling	[USA] DoD:  See accreditation; configuration management; independent review; validation; verification.

computer simulation	[USA] DoD:  See accreditation; configuration management; independent review; validation; verification.

COMRATS	[USA] Commuted Rations

COMREP	Communications Report

COMS	Collection Objectives Management System

COMS	Conventional Munitions Management System

COMSAT	Communications Satellite

COMSATCOM	Commercial Satellite Communications

COMSC	Commander, Military Sealift Command

COMSEC	Communications Security

COMSECONDFLT	[USA] Commander of the Second Fleet

COMSOC	Commander, Special Operations Command

COMSPOT	Communication Spot Report

COMSR	Communications Support Requirement

COMSTAR	COMSTAT Global Telecommunications Satellite

COMSTARC	Commander, State Area Command

COMSTAT	Communications Status Report

COMSTRKFORLANT	[USA] Commander, Strike Force Atlantic

COMSUBGRP	[USA] Commander, Submarine Group

COMSUBLANT	[USA] Commander, the Submarine Forces, Atlantic Fleet

COMSUBPAC	[USA] Commander, Submarine Forces, Pacific Fleet

COMSUBRON	[USA] Commander, Submarine Squadron

COMSURFPAC	[USA] Commander, Surface Forces, Pacific Fleet

COMTAC	Commander, Tactical Air Command

COMTAF	Tactical Air Force Commander

COMUKADR	Commander, UK Air Defense Region (NATO)

COMUSJ	Commander, U.S. Forces, Japan

COMUSK	Commander, U.S. Forces, Korea

COMUSMARFORK	Commander, USMC Forces, Korea

CONAD	Continental Aerospace Defense Command

CONARC	Continental Army Command (USA)

concealment(*)	[USA] DoD:  The protection from observation or surveillance. See also camouflage; cover; screen.

concentration area(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. An area, usually in the theater of operations, where troops are assembled before beginning active operations. 2. A limited area on which a volume of gunfire is placed within a limited time.

concept of intelligence

   operations	[USA] DoD:  A verbal or graphic statement, in broad outline, of a J2's assumptions or intent in regard to intelligence support of an operation or series of operations. The concept of intelligence operations, which complements the commander's concept of operations, is contained in the intelligence annex of operation plans. The concept of intelligence operations is designed to give an overall picture of intelligence support for joint operations. It is included primarily for additional clarity of purpose. See also concept of operations.

concept of logistic support	[USA] DoD:  A verbal or graphic statement, in a broad outline, of how a commander intends to support and integrate with a concept of operations in an operation or campaign.

concept of operations	[USA] DoD:  A verbal or graphic statement, in broad outline, of a commander's assumptions or intent in regard to an operation or series of operations. The concept of operations frequently is embodied in campaign plans and operation plans; in the latter case, particularly when the plans cover a series of connected operations to be carried out simultaneously or in succession. The concept is designed to give an overall picture of the operation. It is included primarily for additional clarity of purpose. Also called commander's concept.

concept plan	[USA] DoD:  An operation plan in concept format. Also called CONPLAN.  See also concept summary; operation plan.

concept summary	[USA] DoD:  A concept of operations in Joint Operation Planning and Execution System, Volume II. Used to address Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan or other Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff planning tasks in a broader sense than required by a more detailed operation plan in concept format or operation plan. See also concept plan; operation plan.

concept(*)	[USA] DoD:  A notion or statement of an idea, expressing how something might be done or accomplished, that may lead to an accepted procedure.

Conckernut	[UK] Rocket-propelled aircraft bomb, filled with 137lb of explosives.  Proved impractical as a weapon against concrete fortifications, because of its inaccuracy.

condensation cloud	[USA] DoD:  A mist or fog of minute water droplets that temporarily surrounds the fireball following a nuclear (or atomic) detonation in a comparatively humid atmosphere. The expansion of the air in the negative phase of the blast wave from the explosion results in a lowering of the temperature, so that condensation of water vapor present in the air occurs and a cloud forms. The cloud is soon dispelled when the pressure returns to normal and the air warms up again. The phenomenon is similar to that used by physicists in the Wilson cloud chamber and is sometimes called the cloud chamber effect.

condensation trail	[USA] DoD:  A visible cloud streak, usually brilliantly white in color, which trails behind a missile or other vehicle in flight under certain conditions. Also called contrail.

CONDIGS	Continental U.S. Digital Graphics System

Condor	[USA] DoD:  An air-to-surface guided missile which provides standoff launch capability for attack aircraft. Designated as AGM-53.

conducting staff	[USA] DoD:  See exercise; directing staff.

cone of silence(*)	[USA] DoD:  An inverted cone-shaped space directly over the aerial towers of some forms of radio beacons in which signals are unheard or greatly reduced in volume.. See also Z marker beacon.

configuration management	[USA] DoD:  In computer modeling and simulation, a discipline applying technical and administrative oversight and control to identify and document the functional requirements and capabilities of a model or simulation and its supporting databases, control changes to those capabilities, and document and report the changes. See also accreditation; independent review; validation; verification.

confirmation of information

   (intelligence)	[USA] DoD:  An information item is said to be confirmed when it is reported for the second time, preferably by another independent source whose reliability is considered when confirming information.

confused	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a term meaning, "Individual contacts not identifiable."

confusion agent	[USA] DoD:  An individual who is dispatched by the sponsor for the primary purpose of confounding the intelligence or counterintelligence apparatus of another country rather than for the purpose of collecting and transmitting information.

confusion reflector(*)	[USA] DoD:  A reflector of electromagnetic radiations used to create echoes for confusion purposes. Radar confusion reflectors include such devices as chaff, rope and corner reflectors.

connecting route(*)	[USA] DoD:  A route connecting axial and/or lateral routes.  See also route.

CONOPS	Concept of Operations

CONPLAN	[USA] DoD:  See concept plan.

CONPLAN	Contingency Plan

CONPLAN	Operation Plan in Concept Form

CONREP	Contingency Construction Report

CONS MODE	Console Mode

CONSCARDS	Constant Cards

consecutive voyage charter	[USA] DoD:  A contract by which a commercial ship is chartered by the Military Sealift Command for a series of specified voyages.

consol(*)	[USA] DoD:  A long-range radio aid to navigation, the emissions of which, by means of their radio frequency modulation characteristics, enable bearings to be determined.

console(*)	[USA] DoD:  A grouping of controls, indicators, and similar electronic or mechanical equipment, used to monitor readiness of, and/or control specific functions of, a system, such as missile checkout, countdown, or launch operations.

consolidated vehicle table	[USA] DoD:  A summary of all vehicles loaded on a ship, listed by types, and showing the units to which they belong.

consolidation	[USA] DoD:  The combining or merging of elements to perform a common or related function.

consolidation of position(*)	[USA] DoD:  Organizing and strengthening a newly captured position so that it can be used against the enemy.

constitute	[USA] DoD:  To provide the legal authority for the existence of a new unit of the Armed Services. The new unit is designated and listed, but it has no specific existence until it is activated. See also activate; commission.

CONSTOCS	CONUS Contingency Stocks (USA)

consumable supplies and

   material	[USA] DoD:  See expendable supplies and material.

consumer	[USA] DoD:  Person or agency that uses information or intelligence produced by either its own staff or other agencies.

consumer logistics	[USA] DoD:  That part of logistics concerning reception of the initial product, storage, inspection, distribution, transport, maintenance (including repair and the serviceability), and disposal of materiel, and the provision of support and services. In consequence, consumer logistics includes: materiel requirements determination, follow-on support, stock control, provision or construction of facilities (excluding any materiel element and those facilities needed to support production logistics activities), movement control, codification, reliability and defect reporting, storage, transport and handling safety standards, and related training.

consumption rate(*)	[USA] DoD:  The average quantity of an item consumed or expended during a given time interval, expressed in quantities by the most appropriate unit of measurement per applicable stated basis.

CONT	[USA] USN:  Container Ship

contact	[USA] DoD:  1. In air intercept, a term meaning, "Unit has an unevaluated target." 2. In health services, an unevaluated individual who is known to have been sufficiently near an infected individual to have been exposed to the transfer of infectious material.

contact burst preclusion	[USA] DoD:  A fuzing arrangement which prevents an unwanted surface burst in the event of failure of the air burst fuze.

contact lost(*)	[USA] DoD:  A target tracking term used to signify that a target believed to be still within the area of visual, sonar or radar coverage is temporarily lost but the termination of track plotting is not warranted.

contact mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  A mine detonated by physical contact. See also mine.

contact point(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. In land warfare, a point on the terrain, easily identifiable, where two or more units are required to make contact.  2. In air operations, the position at which a mission leader makes radio contact with an air control agency. See also check point; control point; coordinating point.

contact print(*)	[USA] DoD:  A print made from a negative or a diapositive in direct contact with sensitized material.

contact reconnaissance	[USA] DoD:  Locating isolated units out of contact with the main force.

contact report(*)	[USA] DoD:  A report indicating any detection of the enemy.

contain(*)	[USA] DoD:  To stop, hold, or surround the forces of the enemy or to cause the enemy to center activity on a given front and to prevent his withdrawing any part of his forces for use elsewhere.

container anchorage

   terminal(*)	[USA] DoD:  A sheltered anchorage (not a port) with the appropriate facilities for the transshipment of containerized cargo from containerships to other vessels.

contamination	[USA] DoD:  1. The deposit, absorption, or adsorption of radioactive material, or of biological or chemical agents on or by structures, areas, personnel, or objects. See also induced radiation; residual radiation. 2. Food and/or water made unfit for consumption by humans or animals because of the presence of environmental chemicals, radioactive elements, bacteria or organisms, the byproduct of the growth of bacteria or organisms, the decomposing material (to include the food substance itself), or waste in the food or water.

continental United States	[USA] DoD:  United States territory, including the adjacent territorial waters, located within North America between Canada and Mexico. Also called CONUS.

contingency	[USA] DoD:  An emergency involving military forces caused by natural disasters, terrorists, subversives, or by required military operations. Due to the uncertainty of the situation, contingencies require plans, rapid response, and special procedures to ensure the safety and readiness of personnel, installations, and equipment. See also contingency contracting.

contingency contracting	[USA] DoD:  Contracting performed in support of a peacetime contingency in an overseas location pursuant to the policies and procedures of the Federal Acquisition Regulatory System. See also contingency.

contingency plan	[USA] DoD:  A plan for major contingencies that can reasonably be anticipated in the principal geographic subareas of the command.

contingency planning	[USA] DoD:  The development of plans for potential crisis involving military requirements that can reasonably be expected in an area of responsibility. Contingency planning can occur anywhere within the range of military operations and may be performed deliberately or under crisis action conditions. Contingency planning for joint operations is coordinated at the national level by assigning planning tasks and relationships among the combatant commanders and apportioning or allocating them the forces and resources available to accomplish those tasks. Commanders throughout the unified chain of command may task their staffs and subordinate commands with additional contingency planning tasks beyond those specified at the national level to provide broader contingency coverage. See also joint operation planning.

contingency planning

   facilities list program	[USA] DoD:  A joint Defense Intelligence Agency/unified and specified command program for the production and maintenance of current target documentation of all countries of contingency planning interest to US military planners.

contingency retention stock	[USA] DoD:  That portion of the quantity of an item excess to the approved force retention level for which there is no predictable demand or quantifiable requirement, and which normally would be allocated as potential DOD excess stock, except for a determination that the quantity will be retained for possible contingencies for United States forces. (Category C ships, aircraft, and other items being retained as contingency reserve are included in this stratum.)

contingent effects	[USA] DoD:  The effects, both desirable and undesirable, which are in addition to the primary effects associated with a nuclear detonation.

contingent zone of fire	[USA] DoD:  An area within which a designated ground unit or fire support ship may be called upon to deliver fire. See also zone of fire.

continue port/starboard	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a term meaning, "Continue turning port/starboard at present rate of turn to magnetic heading indicated," (3 figures) or "Continue turning port/starboard for number of degrees indicated."

continuity of command	[USA] DoD:  The degree or state of being continuous in the exercise of the authority vested in an individual of the armed forces for the direction, coordination, and control of military forces.

continuity of operations	[USA] DoD:  The degree or state of being continuous in the conduct of functions, tasks, or duties necessary to accomplish a military action or mission in carrying out the national military strategy. It includes the functions and duties of the commander, as well as the supporting functions and duties performed by the staff and others acting under the authority and direction of the commander.

continuous fire(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. Fire conducted at a normal rate without interruption for application of adjustment corrections or for other causes. 2. In field artillery and naval gunfire support, loading and firing at a specified rate or as rapidly as possible consistent with accuracy within the prescribed rate of fire for the weapon. Firing will continue until terminated by the command end of mission or temporarily suspended by the command cease loading or check firing.

continuous illumination fire(*)	[USA] DoD:  A type of fire in which illuminating projectiles are fired at specified time intervals to provide uninterrupted lighting on the target or specified area. See also coordinated illumination.

continuous strip camera(*)	[USA] DoD:  A camera in which the film moves continuously past a slit in the focal plane, producing a photograph in one unbroken length by virtue of the continuous forward motion of the aircraft.

continuous strip imagery(*)	[USA] DoD:  Imagery of a strip of terrain in which the image remains unbroken throughout its length, along the line of flight.

contour flight	[USA] DoD:  See terrain flight.

contour interval(*)	[USA] DoD:  Difference in elevation between two adjacent contour lines.

contour line(*)	[USA] DoD:  A line on a map or chart connecting points of equal elevation.

contract maintenance	[USA] DoD:  The maintenance of materiel performed under contract by commercial organizations (including prime contractors) on a one-time or continuing basis, without distinction as to the level of maintenance accomplished.

contract termination	[USA] DoD:  As used in Defense procurement, refers to the cessation or cancellation, in whole or in part, of work under a prime contract, or a subcontract thereunder, for the convenience of, or at the option of, the government, or due to failure of the contractor to perform in accordance with the terms of the contract (default).

contrail	[USA] DoD:  See condensation trail.

control	[USA] DoD:  1. Authority which may be less than full command exercised by a commander over part of the activities of subordinate or other organizations. 2. In mapping, charting, and photogrammetry, a collective term for a system of marks or objects on the Earth or on a map or a photograph, whose positions or elevations, or both, have been or will be determined. 3. Physical or psychological pressures exerted with the intent to assure that an agent or group will respond as directed. 4. An indicator governing the distribution and use of documents, information, or material. Such indicators are the subject of intelligence community agreement and are specifically defined in appropriate regulations. See also administrative control; operational control; tactical control.

control (intelligence)	[USA] DoD:  See control (DOD) Parts 3 and 4.

control and reporting center	[USA] DoD:  An element of the US Air Force tactical air control system, subordinate to the tactical air control center, from which radar control and warning operations are conducted within its area of responsibility.

control and reporting post	[USA] DoD:  An element of the US Air Force tactical air control system, subordinate to the control and reporting center, which provides radar control and surveillance within its area of responsibility.

control area(*)	[USA] DoD:  A controlled airspace extending upwards from a specified limit above the Earth. See also airway; controlled airspace; control zone; terminal control area.

control group	[USA] DoD:  Personnel, ships, and craft designated to control the waterborne ship-to-shore movement.

control of electromagnetic

   radiation	[USA] DoD:  A national operational plan to minimize the use of electromagnetic radiation in the United States and its possessions and the Panama Canal Zone in the event of attack or imminent threat thereof, as an aid to the navigation of hostile aircraft, guided missiles, or other devices. See also emission control orders.

control point(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. A position along a route of march at which men are stationed to give information and instructions for the regulation of supply or traffic. 2. A position marked by a buoy, boat, aircraft, electronic device, conspicuous terrain feature, or other identifiable object which is given a name or number and used as an aid to navigation or control of ships, boats, or aircraft. 3. In making mosaics, a point located by ground survey with which a corresponding point on a photograph is matched as a check.

control zone(*)	[USA] DoD:  A controlled airspace extending upwards from the surface of the Earth to a specified upper limit. See also airway; control area; controlled airspace; terminal control area.

controllable mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  A mine which after laying can be controlled by the user, to the extent of making the mine safe or live, or to fire the mine. See also mine.

controlled airspace(*)	[USA] DoD:  An airspace of defined dimensions within which air traffic control service is provided to controlled flights.

controlled dangerous air

   cargo(*)	[USA] DoD:  Cargo which is regarded as highly dangerous and which may only be carried by cargo aircraft operating within specific safety regulations.

controlled effects nuclear

   weapons	[USA] DoD:  Nuclear weapons designed to achieve variation in the intensity of specific effects other than normal blast effect.

controlled exercise(*)	[USA] DoD:  An exercise characterized by the imposition of constraints on some or all of the participating units by planning authorities with the principal intention of provoking types of interaction. See also free play exercise.

controlled firing area	[USA] DoD:  An area in which ordnance firing is conducted under controlled conditions so as to eliminate hazard to aircraft in flight. See also restricted area.

controlled forces	[USA] DoD:  Military or paramilitary forces under effective and sustained political and military direction.

controlled information	[USA] DoD:  1. Information conveyed to an adversary in a deception operation to evoke desired appreciations. 2. Information and indicators deliberately conveyed or denied to foreign targets to evoke invalid official estimates that result in foreign official actions advantageous to US interests and objectives.

controlled item	[USA] DoD:  See regulated item.

controlled map	[USA] DoD:  A map with precise horizontal and vertical ground control as a basis. Scale, azimuth, and elevation are accurate. See also map.

controlled mosaic(*)	[USA] DoD:  A mosaic corrected for scale, rectified and laid to ground control to provide an accurate representation of distances and direction. See also mosaic; rectification; uncontrolled mosaic.

controlled passing(*)	[USA] DoD:  A traffic movement procedure whereby two lines of traffic travelling in opposite directions are enabled to traverse alternately a point or section of route which can take only one line of traffic at a time.

controlled port(*)	[USA] DoD:  A harbor or anchorage at which entry and departure, assignment of berths, and traffic within the harbor or anchorage are controlled by military authorities.

controlled reprisal	[USA] DoD:  Not to be used. See controlled response.

controlled response	[USA] DoD:  The selection from a wide variety of feasible options of the one which will provide the specific military response most advantageous in the circumstances.

controlled route(*)	[USA] DoD:  A route, the use of which is subject to traffic or movement restrictions which may be supervised. See also route.

controlled shipping	[USA] DoD:  Shipping that is controlled by the Military Sealift Command. Included in this category are Military Sealift Command ships (United States Naval Ships), government-owned ships operated under a general agency agreement, and commercial ships under charter to the Military Sealift Command. See also Military Sealift Command; United States Naval Ship.

controlled war	[USA] DoD:  Not to be used. See limited war.

CONUS	[USA] DoD:  See continental United States.

CONUSA	Continental U.S. Army

conventional forces	[USA] DoD:  Those forces capable of conducting operations using nonnuclear weapons.

conventional mines	[USA] DoD:  Land mines, other than nuclear or chemical, which are not designed to self-destruct. They are designed to be emplaced by hand or mechanical means. Conventional mines can be buried or surface laid and are normally emplaced in a pattern to aid in recording. See also mine.

conventional planning and

   execution	[USA] DoD:  Worldwide Military Command and Control System command and control application software and data bases that are designed to support requirements relating to joint planning mobilization and deployment, including plan development, course of action development, execution planning, execution, movement monitoring, sustainment, and redeployment from origin to destination.

conventional weapon(*)	[USA] DoD:  A weapon which is neither nuclear, biological, nor chemical.

converge	[USA] DoD:  A request or command used in a call for fire to indicate that the observer or spotter desires a sheaf in which the planes of fire intersect at a point.

converged sheaf	[USA] DoD:  The lateral distribution of fire of two or more pieces so that the planes of fire intersect at a given point. See also open sheaf; parallel sheaf; sheaf; special sheaf.

convergence	[USA] DoD:  See convergence factor; grid convergence; grid convergence factor; map convergence; true convergence.

convergence factor(*)	[USA] DoD:  The ratio of the angle between any two meridians on the chart to their actual change of longitude. See also convergence.

convergence zone	[USA] DoD:  That region in the deep ocean where sound rays, refractured from the depths, return to the surface.

conversion angle(*)	[USA] DoD:  The angle between a great circle (orthodromic) bearing and a rhumb line (loxodromic) bearing of a point, measured at a common origin.

conversion scale(*)	[USA] DoD:  A scale indicating the relationship between two different units of measurement. See also scale.

convoy commodore(*)	[USA] DoD:  A naval officer, or master of one of the ships in a convoy, designated to command the convoy, subject to the orders of the Officer in Tactical Command. If no surface escort is present, he takes entire command.

convoy dispersal point(*)	[USA] DoD:  The position at sea where a convoy breaks up, each ship proceeding independently thereafter.

convoy escort(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. A naval ship(s) or aircraft in company with a convoy and responsible for its protection. 2. An escort to protect a convoy of vehicles from being scattered, destroyed, or captured. See also escort.

convoy joiner	[USA] DoD:  See joiner. See also joiner convoy; joiner section.

convoy leaver	[USA] DoD:  See leaver. See also leaver convoy; leaver section.

convoy loading(*)	[USA] DoD:  The loading of troop units with their equipment and supplies in vessels of the same movement group, but not necessarily in the same vessel. See also loading.

convoy route(*)	[USA] DoD:  The specific route assigned to each convoy by the appropriate routing authority.

convoy schedule(*)	[USA] DoD:  Planned convoy sailings showing the shipping lanes, assembly and terminal areas, scheduled speed, and sailing interval.

convoy speed(*)	[USA] DoD:  For ships, the speed which the convoy commodore orders the guide of the convoy to make good through the water.

convoy terminal area(*)	[USA] DoD:  A geographical area, designated by the name of a port or anchorage on which it is centered, at which convoys or sections of convoys arrive and from which they will be dispersed to coastal convoy systems or as independents to their final destination.

convoy through escort(*)	[USA] DoD:  Those ships of the close escort which normally remain with the convoy from its port of assembly to its port of arrival.

convoy title(*)	[USA] DoD:  A combination of letters and numbers that gives the port of departure and arrival, speed, and serial number of each convoy.

convoy(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. A number of merchant ships or naval auxiliaries, or both, usually escorted by warships and/or aircraft, or a single merchant ship or naval auxiliary under surface escort, assembled and organized for the purpose of passage together. 2. A group of vehicles organized for the purpose of control and orderly movement with or without escort protection. See also coastal convoy; evacuation convoy; ocean convoy.

COOF	Comptroller Office of the Future (USAF)

Cook-Craigie plan	[USA] The Cook-Craigie production plan intended to hasten service entry of new aircraft by building the prototypes on actual production lines, and incorporating any modifications while the production was already running.  It was troublesome because a large number of unsuitable aircraft were delivered, and very costly if the aircraft had to be completely redesigned, as was the case with the F-102 and F-105.

COOP	[USA] Craft-Of-Opportunity Program

COOP	Continuity of Operations Plan

Cooperative Bridge	[NATO] Small exercise for NATO and PFP partners. C.B.'94 was held in Poznan, Poland.

cooperative logistics	[USA] DoD:  The logistic support provided a foreign government/agency through its participation in the US Department of Defense logistic system with reimbursement to the United States for support provided.

cooperative logistics

   support arrangements	[USA] DoD:  The combining term for procedural arrangements (cooperative logistics arrangements) and implementing procedures (supplementary procedures) which together support, define, or implement cooperative logistic understandings between the United States and a friendly foreign government under peacetime conditions.

Cooperative Spider	[NATO] Exercise in Holland for NATO and PFP partners. 1994.

Cooperative Venture	[NATO] Exercise in the North Sea for NATO and PFP partners. 1994.

coordinated draft plan(*)	[USA] DoD:  A plan for which a draft plan has been coordinated with the nations involved. It may be used for future planning and exercises and may be implemented during an emergency.  See also draft plan; final plan; initial draft plan; operation plan.

coordinated exercise	[USA] DoD:  See JCS-coordinated exercise.

coordinated procurement

   assignee	[USA] DoD:  The agency or military Service assigned purchase responsibility for all Department of Defense requirements of a particular Federal Supply Group/class, commodity, or item.

Coordinated Universal Time	[USA] DoD:  An atomic time scale that is the basis for broadcast time signals. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) differs from International Atomic Time by an integral number of seconds; it is maintained within 0.9 seconds of UT1 (see Universal Time) by introduction of Leap Seconds. The rotational orientation of the Earth, specified by UT1, may be obtained to an accuracy of a tenth of a second by applying the UTC to the increment DUT1 (where DUT1 = UT1 - UTC) that is broadcast in code with the time signals. Also called UTC. See also International Atomic Time; Leap Second; Universal Time; ZULU Time.

coordinates(*)	[USA] DoD:  Linear or angular quantities which designate the position that a point occupies in a given reference frame or system.  Also used as a general term to designate the particular kind of reference frame or system such as plane rectangular coordinates or spherical coordinates. See also cartesian coordinates; geographic coordinates; georef; grid coordinates.

coordinating altitude	[USA] DoD:  A procedural airspace control method to separate fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft by determining an altitude below which fixed-wing aircraft will normally not fly and above which rotary-wing aircraft normally will not fly. The coordinating altitude is normally specified in the airspace control plan and may include a buffer zone for small altitude deviations.

coordinating authority	[USA] DoD:  A commander or individual assigned responsibility for coordinating specific functions or activities involving forces of two or more Services or two or more forces of the same Service. The commander or individual has the authority to require consultation between the agencies involved, but does not have the authority to compel agreement. In the event that essential agreement cannot be obtained, the matter shall be referred to the appointing authority.

coordinating point(*)	[USA] DoD:  Designated point at which, in all types of combat, adjacent units/formations must make contact for purposes of control and coordination.

coordinating review

   authority	[USA] DoD:  An agency appointed by a Service or combatant command to coordinate with and assist the primary review authority in doctrine development, evaluation, and maintenance efforts. Each Service or combatant command must assign a coordinating review authority. If so authorized by the appointing Service or combatant command, coordinating review authority comments provided to designated primary review authorities should represent the position of the appointing Service or combatant command with regard to the publication under development. See also joint doctrine; joint publication; joint tactics, techniques, and procedures; lead agent; joint test publication; primary review authority.

COORDWG	Coordination Working Group

COP	Combat Operations Processor

COP	Command and Observation Post

COP	Contingency Operation Plan

COP	Craft of Opportunity Program (CSCG)

COPA	Crisis Operations Procedures Analysis (JDSSC)

COPAN	Command Post Alerting Network (USAF)

COPERNICUS	Naval SEW, C3 Architecture

COPES	Cooperating Expert Systems (RADC)

COPPER	Contracting Improved Computer Support ICOMPS

Copper Canyon	[USA] Research program into hypersonic aircraft.

COPR	Concept of Operations Review

COPRAM	Contingency Personnel Resource Availability Model (USAF)

COPREC	Command Post Record Capability Network (USAF)

coproduction	[USA] DoD:  1. With respect to exports, a cooperative manufacturing arrangement (e.g., US Government or company with foreign government or company) providing for the transfer of production information that enables an eligible foreign government, international organization, or commercial producer to manufacture, in whole or in part, an item of US defense equipment. Such an arrangement would include the functions of production engineering, controlling, quality assurance, and determination of resource requirements. This is normally accomplished under the provisions of a manufacturing license agreement per the US International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and could involve the implementation of a government-to-government memorandum of understanding. 2. A cooperative manufacturing arrangement (US Government or company with foreign government or company) providing for the transfer of production information which enables the receiving government, international organization, or commercial producer to manufacture, in whole or in part, an item of defense equipment. The receiving party could be an eligible foreign government, international organization, or foreign producer; or the US Government or a US producer, depending on which direction the information is to flow. A typical coproduction arrangement would include the functions of production engineering, controlling, quality assurance and determining of resource requirements. It may or may not include design engineering information and critical materials production and design information.

COPS	Command Post Record Capability

COPS	Current Operations Support (OJCS)

copy negative(*)	[USA] DoD:  A negative produced from an original not necessarily at the same scale.

COR	Contracting Officer's Representative

CORADCOM	Communications Research and Development Command (USA)

CORDS	[USA] Coherent On-Receive Doppler System. Look-down radar system, to be incorporated in the AN/APQ-120 radar, but canceled in 1968.

CORE	Contingency Response Program

corner reflector(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. A device, normally consisting of three metallic surfaces or screens perpendicular to one another, designed to act as a radar target or marker. 2. In radar interpretation, an object which, by means of multiple reflections from smooth surfaces, produces a radar return of greater magnitude than might be expected from the physical size of the object.

Coroner	[USA] Plan for the invasion of the Japanese island of Honshu. 1945.

Coronet Havoc	[USA] Deployment of F-117's to Gilze-Rijen in the Netherlands.

Corporate	[UK] British operation to retake the Falkland islands on Argentina, in 1982. The term 'Corporate Mod' is used for changes that were applied in a hurryto increase combat readiness. E.g. the Harrier GR.3 was given AIM-9 Sidewinder capability in one month.

corps troops(*)	[USA] DoD:  Troops assigned or attached to a corps, but not a part of one of the divisions that make up the corps.

correction(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. In fire control, any change in firing data to bring the mean point of impact or burst closer to the target. 2. A communication proword to indicate that an error in data has been announced and that corrected data will follow.

correlation factor(*)	[USA] DoD:  The ratio of a ground dose rate reading to a reading taken at approximately the same time at survey height overr the same point on the ground.

correlation(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. In air defense, the determination that an aircraft appearing on a radarscope, on a plotting board, or visually is the same as that on which information is being received from another source. 2. In intelligence usage, the process which associates and combines data on a single entity or subject from independent observations, in order to improve the reliability or credibility of the information.

Corsair II	[USA] DoD:  A single-seat, single turbofan engine, all-weather light attack aircraft designed to operate from aircraft carriers, armed with cannon and capable of carrying a wide assortment of nuclear and/or conventional ordnance and advanced air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles. Designated as A-7.

Corvus	[USA] Missile project, canceled in 1960. Intended as stand-off attack missile for carrier aircraft.

COS	[USA] DoD:  See critical occupational specialty.

CoS	Chief-of-Staff

COS	Corporation for Open Systems

COSCOM	Corps Support Command (USA)

COSDIF	Cost Differential

COSG	Combat Operational Support Group

COSG	Consolidated Contingency Steering Group

COSG	Consolidated Operations Steering Group

COSIN	Control Staff Instruction (EXERCISES)

COSO	Combat Oriented Supply Organization

COSQ	Communications Operations Squadron

COSRO	Conical Scanning On Receive Only

COSS	Conventional Ordnance Status System

COSSAC	[Allied] Chief of Staff Allied Supreme Headquarters

cost contract	[USA] DoD:  1. A contract which provides for payment to the contractor of allowable costs, to the extent prescribed in the contract, incurred in performance of the contract. 2. A cost-reimbursement type contract under which the contractor receives no fee.

cost sharing contract	[USA] DoD:  A cost reimbursement type contract under which the contractor receives no fee but is reimbursed only for an agreed portion of its allowable costs.

cost-plus a fixed-fee

   contract	[USA] DoD:  A cost reimbursement type contract which provides for the payment of a fixed fee to the contractor. The fixed fee, once negotiated, does not vary with actual cost but may be adjusted as a result of any subsequent changes in the scope of work or services to be performed under the contract.

COT	[USA] DoD:  See commanding officer of troops.

CoTAM	[France] Commandement du Transport Aerien MilitaireMilitary air transport command.

COTES	Combat Orders, Training and Evaluation System (USACGSC)

COTR	Contracting Officer's Technical Representative

COTS	Commercial Off-the-Shelf

COTSS	Classified Operational Telecommunications Switching System

Cotton Candy	[USA] Boeing RC-135D.

countdown(*)	[USA] DoD:  The step-by-step process leading to initiation of missile testing, launching, and firing. It is performed in accordance with a pre-designated time schedule.

counter air	[USA] DoD:  A US Air Force term for air operations conducted to attain and maintain a desired degree of air superiority by the destruction or neutralization of enemy forces. Both air offensive and air defensive actions are involved. The former range throughout enemy territory and are generally conducted at the initiative of the friendly forces. The latter are conducted near or over friendly territory and are generally reactive to the initiative of the enemy air forces. See also antiair warfare.

counter-C2	[USA] DoD:  See command and control warfare.

counterattack(*)	[USA] DoD:  Attack by part or all of a defending force against an enemy attacking force, for such specific purposes as regaining ground lost or cutting off or destroying enemy advance units, and with the general objective of denying to the enemy the attainment of his purpose in attacking. In sustained defensive operations, it is undertaken to restore the battle position and is directed at limited objectives. See also countermove; counteroffensive.

counterbattery fire(*)	[USA] DoD:  Fire delivered for the purpose of destroying or neutralizing indirect fire weapon systems.

counterdeception	[USA] DoD:  Efforts to negate, neutralize, diminish the effects of, or gain advantage from, a foreign deception operation.  Counterdeception does not include the intelligence function of identifying foreign deception operations. See also deception.

counterdrug	[USA] DoD:  Those active measures taken to detect, monitor, and counter the production, trafficking, and use of illegal drugs. Also called CD.

counterespionage	[USA] DoD:  That aspect of counterintelligence designed to detect, destroy, neutralize, exploit, or prevent espionage activities through identification, penetration, manipulation, deception, and repression of individuals, groups, or organizations conducting or suspected of conducting espionage activities.

counterfire(*)	[USA] DoD:  Fire intended to destroy or neutralize enemy weapons.  (DOD) Includes counterbattery, counterbombardment, and countermortar fire. See also fire.

counterforce	[USA] DoD:  The employment of strategic air and missile forces in an effort to destroy, or render impotent, selected military capabilities of an enemy force under any of the circumstances by which hostilities may be initiated.

counterguerrilla warfare(*)	[USA] DoD:  Operations and activities conducted by armed forces, paramilitary forces, or nonmilitary agencies against guerrillas.

counterinsurgency	[USA] DoD:  Those military, paramilitary, political, economic, psychological, and civic actions taken by a government to defeat insurgency.

counterintelligence	[USA] DoD:  Information gathered and activities conducted to protect against espionage, other intelligence activities, sabotage, or assassinations conducted by or on behalf of foreign governments or elements thereof, foreign organizations, or foreign persons, or international terrorist activities. Also called CI. See also counterespionage; countersabotage; countersubversion; security; security intelligence.

countermeasures	[USA] DoD:  That form of military science that, by the employment of devices and/or techniques, has as its objective the impairment of the operational effectiveness of enemy activity. See also electronic warfare.

countermilitary	[USA] DoD:  See counterforce.

countermine(*)	[USA] DoD:  To explode the main charge in a mine by the shock of a nearby explosion of another mine or independent explosive charge. The explosion of the main charge may be caused either by sympathetic detonation or through the explosive train and/or firing mechanism of the mine.

countermining	[USA] DoD:  1. Land mine warfare--Tactics and techniques used to detect, avoid, breach, and/or neutralize enemy mines and the use of available resources to deny the enemy the opportunity to employ mines.  2. Naval mine warfare--The detonation of mines by nearby explosions, either accidental or deliberate.

countermove(*)	[USA] DoD:  An operation undertaken in reaction to or in anticipation of a move by the enemy. See also counterattack.

counteroffensive	[USA] DoD:  A large scale offensive undertaken by a defending force to seize the initiative from the attacking force. See also counterattack.

counterpreparation fire(*)	[USA] DoD:  Intensive prearranged fire delivered when the imminence of the enemy attack is discovered. (DOD) It is designed to: break up enemy formations; disorganize the enemy's systems of command, communications, and observation; decrease the effectiveness of artillery preparation; and impair the enemy's offensive spirit. See also fire.

counterreconnaissance	[USA] DoD:  All measures taken to prevent hostile observation of a force, area, or place.

countersabotage	[USA] DoD:  That aspect of counterintelligence designed to detect, destroy, neutralize, or prevent sabotage activities through identification, penetration, manipulation, deception, and repression of individuals, groups, or organizations conducting or suspected of conducting sabotage activities.

countersign(*)	[USA] DoD:  A secret challenge and its reply. See also challenge; password; reply.

countersubversion	[USA] DoD:  That aspect of counterintelligence designed to detect, destroy, neutralize, or prevent subversive activities through the identification, exploitation, penetration, manipulation, deception, and repression of individuals, groups, or organizations conducting or suspected of conducting subversive activities.

counterterrorism	[USA] DoD:  Offensive measures taken to prevent, deter, and respond to terrorism. Also called CT. See also antiterrorism; combatting terrorism; terrorism.

country cover diagram(*)	[USA] DoD:  A small scale index, by country, depicting the existence of air photography for planning purposes only.

coup de main	[USA] DoD:  A offensive operation that capitalizes on surprise and simultaneous execution of supporting operations to achieve success in one swift stroke.

coupled mode	[USA] DoD:  A flight control state in which an aircraft is controlled through the automatic flight control system by signals from guidance equipment.

Courier	[USA] DoD:  A delayed repeater communication satellite which had the capability of storing and relaying communications using microwave frequencies. This satellite gave a limited demonstration of instantaneous microwave communications.

courier	[USA] DoD:  A messenger (usually a commissioned or warrant officer) responsible for the secure physical transmission and delivery of documents and material. Generally referred to as a command or local courier. See also armed forces courier.

course of action	[USA] DoD:  1. A plan that would accomplish, or is related to, the accomplishment of a mission. 2. The scheme adopted to accomplish a task or mission. It is a product of the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System concept development phase. The supported commander will include a recommended course of action in the commander's estimate. The recommended course of action will include the concept of operations, evaluation of supportability estimates of supporting organizations, and an integrated time-phased data base of combat, combat support, and combat service support forces and sustainment. Refinement of this data base will be contingent on the time available for course of action development. When approved, the course of action becomes the basis for the development of an operation plan or operation order. Also called COA.

course of action

   development	[USA] DoD:  The phase of the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System within the crisis action planning process that provides for the development of military responses and includes, within the limits of the time allowed: establishing force and sustainment requirements with actual units; evaluating force, logistic, and transportation feasibility; identifying and resolving resource shortfalls; recommending resource allocations; and producing a course of action via a commander's estimate that contains a concept of operations, employment concept, risk assessments, prioritized courses of action, and supporting data bases. See also course of action; crisis action planning.

course(*)	[USA] DoD:  The intended direction of movement in the horizontal plane.

cover (intelligence)	[USA] DoD:  See cover, Part 6.

cover (military)	[USA] DoD:  Actions to conceal actual friendly intentions, capabilities, operations, and other activities by providing a plausible, yet erroneous, explanation of the observable.

Cover All	[USA] Boeing EC-135A and EC-135L, ALCC and ABNCP aircraft.

cover search(*)	[USA] DoD:  In air photographic reconnaissance, the process of selection of the most suitable existing cover for a specific requirement.

cover(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. The action by land, air, or sea forces to protect by offense, defense, or threat of either or both. 2. Those measures necessary to give protection to a person, plan, operation, formation, or installation from the enemy intelligence effort and leakage of information. 3. The act of maintaining a continuous receiver watch with transmitter calibrated and available, but not necessarily available for immediate use. 4. Shelter or protection, either natural or artificial. (DOD) 5. Photographs or other recorded images which show a particular area of ground. 6. A code meaning, "Keep fighters between force/base and contact designated at distance stated from force/base" (e.g., "cover bogey twenty-seven to thirty miles").

coverage index	[USA] DoD:  One of a series of overlays showing all photographic reconnaissance missions covering the map sheet to which the overlays refer. See also covertrace (reconnaissance).

coverage(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. The ground area represented on imagery, photomaps, mosaics, maps, and other geographical presentation systems. (DOD) 2.  Cover or protection, as the coverage of troops by supporting fire. 3.  The extent to which intelligence information is available in respect to any specified area of interest. 4. The summation of the geographical areas and volumes of aerospace under surveillance. See also comparative cover.

covering fire(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. Fire used to protect troops when they are within range of enemy small arms. 2. In amphibious usage, fire delivered prior to the landing to cover preparatory operations such as underwater demolition or minesweeping. See also fire.

covering force area	[USA] DoD:  (NATO) The area forward of the forward edge of the battle area out to the forward positions initially assigned to the covering forces. It is here that the covering forces execute assigned tasks.

covering force(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. A force operating apart from the main force for the purpose of intercepting, engaging, delaying, disorganizing, and deceiving the enemy before he can attack the force covered. 2. Any body or detachment of troops which provides security for a larger force by observation, reconnaissance, attack, or defense, or by any combination of these methods. See also force(s).

covering troops	[USA] DoD:  See covering force.

covert operation	[USA] DoD:  An operation that is so planned and executed as to conceal the identity of or permit plausible denial by the sponsor. A covert operation differs from a clandestine operation in that emphasis is placed on concealment of identity of sponsor rather than on concealment of the operation. See also clandestine operation; overt operation.

covertrace(*)	[USA] DoD:  One of a series of overlays showing all air reconnaissance sorties covering the map sheet to which the overlays refer.

CP	Centrally Procured

CP	Change Proposal

CP	Command Post

CP	Communications Processor

CP	Control Program

CP/M	Computer Program/Microprocessor

CP/VC	[Belgium] Centre de perfectionnement / Vervolmakingscentrumadvanced training centre.

CPA	Civilian Personnel Authorized and Assigned Analyzer

CPAF	Cost-Plus Award-Fee

CPAS	Central Procurement Accounting System

CPASS	Command Post Automated Staff Support System (TRADOC)

CPB	Capabilities, Programming and Budgeting

CPC	Computer Program Component

CPCI	Computer Program Configuration Item

CPCS	Combat Personnel Control system (USAF)

CPCSB	Computer Program Configuration Sub-Board

CPD	Central Processing and Distribution System (TRIMIS)

CPD	Combat Plans Division

CPDF	Central Personnel Data File (OPM)

CPDP	Command Post Display Processor

CPDP	Computer Program Development Plan

CPDS	Computer Program Design Specification

CPE	Communications Processor Element

CPE	Computer Performance Evaluation

CPE	Conventional Planning and Execution

CPE	Customer Premise Equipment

CPET	Contractor Performance Evaluation Team

CPFF	Cost Plus Fixed Fee

CPI	Channel Protocol Interpreter

CPI	Characters Per Inch

CPI	Cost Performance Index (Efficiency)

CPIF	Cost-Plus-Incentive-Fee

CPIN	Computer Program Identification Number

CPIR	[France] Centre de Prediction et INstruction Radar

CPIS	Contingency Planning Information System

CPL	Commercial Pilot's License

CPL	Commercial Price List

CPM	Characters Per Minute

CPM	Computer Performance Management

CPM	Contractor Performance Measurement

CPM	Critical Path Method

CPMF	Computer Program Management/Maintenance Facility

CPMIS	Civilian Personnel Management Information System

CPMP	Computer Program Management Plan

CPMR	Computer Program Management Review

CPMS	Career Planning Management system (USMC)

CPMS	Computer Performance Management System

CPO	Civilian Personnel Office

CPPSO	Consolidated Personal Property Shipping Office

CPR	Cost Performance Report

CPRS	Command Procurement Reporting System (USAF)

CPS	Characters Per Second

CPS	Core Processing System

CPS	Cycles Per Second

CPSC	Computer Services Center

CPSC	Contingency Planning Support Capability

CPT	Captain

CPT	Cockpit Procedures Trainer

CPT&E	Computer Program Test and Evaluation

CPTC	Computer Performance Technical Center

CPTC	Consolidated Pentagon Telecommunications Center

CPTE	Computer Program Test Equipment

CPU	Central Processing Unit

CPU	Communications Processor Unit

CPUSS	Computer Support Squadron

CPWG	Center Projects Working Group (DMS)

CPX	Command Post Exercise

CR	[USA] Control and Reporting

CR	Carriage Return

CR	Change Request

CR	Character Reader

CR	Clarification Request

CR	Combat Rescue

CR	Computer Resource Acquisition Course (USAF)

CRA	Continuing Resolution Authority

crab angle(*)	[USA] DoD:  The angle between the aircraft track or flight line and the fore and aft axis of a vertical camera, which is in line with the longitudinal axis of the aircraft.

CRAC	Computer Resource Acquisition Course (USAF)

CRAF	[USA] DoD:  See Civil Reserve Air Fleet.

CRALCC	Central Region Airlift Control Center

CRALD	Central Region Airlift Division

CRAOC	Central Region Air Operations Center (NATO)

crash locator beacon(*)	[USA] DoD:  An automatic emergency radio locator beacon to help searching forces locate a crashed aircraft. See also emergency locator beacon; personal locator beacon.

crash position indicator	[USA] DoD:  See crash locator beacon.

crater	[USA] DoD:  The pit, depression, or cavity formed in the surface of the Earth by an explosion. It may range from saucer shaped to conical, depending largely on the depth of burst. In the case of a deep underground burst, no rupture of the surface may occur.  The resulting cavity is termed a camouflet.

crater depth	[USA] DoD:  The maximum depth of the crater measured from the deepest point of the pit to the original ground level.

crater radius	[USA] DoD:  The average radius of the crater measured at the level corresponding to the original surface of the ground.

cratering charge(*)	[USA] DoD:  A charge placed at an adequate depth to produce a crater.

Crazy Dog	[USA] RU-21 mission.

CRB	Configuration Review Board

CRB	Contract Review Board (DCA)

CRC	[NATO] Control and Reporting Center

CRC	Column Reference Code

CRC	Combat Reporting Center

CRC	Command and Reporting Center

CRC	Command Review Council

CRC	Communications Relay Center

CRC	Computer Resources Council

CRC	Contingency/Regional Conflict

CRC	Cyclic Redundancy Check

CRCC	Combined Rescue Coordination Center

CRD	[USA] DoD:  See CINC's required date.

CRDB	Contingencies Resources Data Base (USN)

CRE	Computer Reprogramming Equipment

CREATE	Computational Resources for Engineering and Simulation Training and Education

Credible Chase	[USA] Development program of the AU-23 and AU-24 small gunships.

CREDIT	CINC NORAD Remote Display Information Terminal

CREDO	Comprehensive Report Examination and Display Option

creeping barrage(*)	[USA] DoD:  A barrage in which the fire of all units participating remains in the same relative position throughout and which advances in steps of one line at a time.

creeping mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a buoyant mine held below the surface by a weight, usually in the form of a chain, which is free to creep along the seabed under the influence of stream or current.

CRES	Command Readiness Exercise System (AU)

crest(*)	[USA] DoD:  A terrain feature of ssuch altitude that it restricts fire or observation in an area beyond, resulting in dead space, or limiting the minimum elevation, or both.

crested	[USA] DoD:  A report which indicates that engagement of a target or observation of an area is not possible because of an obstacle or intervening crest.

Crested Eagle	Central Region Europe Exercise

CRI	Collective Routing Indicator

CRICS	Central Region Integrated Communications System (NATO)

CRIMREP	Crisis Management Information Reporting System

CRIP	Collective Routing Indicator Processing

CRISD	Computer Resources Integrated Support Document

crisis action planning	[USA] DoD:  The Joint Operation Planning and Execution System process involving the time-sensitive development of joint operation plans and orders in response to an imminent crisis. Crisis action planning follows prescribed crisis action procedures to formulate and implement an effective response within the time frame permitted by the crisis. Also called CAP. See also deliberate planning; Joint Operation Planning and Execution System.

CRISP	Computer Resources Integrated Support Plan

CRISPR	CRISP Review

CRISYS	Computer Related Information Symposium

CRITIC	CRITIC Report

CRITIC	Critical Intelligence Report

CRITIC	Critical Report

critic report	[USA] DoD:  See critical intelligence.

critical altitude(*)	[USA] DoD:  The altitude beyond which an aircraft or airbreathing guided missile ceases to perform satisfactorily. See also altitude.

critical information	[USA] DoD:  Specific facts about friendly intentions, capabilities, and activities vitally needed by adversaries for them to plan and act effectively so as to guarantee failure or unacceptable consequences for friendly mission accomplishment.

critical intelligence	[USA] DoD:  Intelligence which is crucial and requires the immediate attention of the commander. It is required to enable the commander to make decisions that will provide a timely and appropriate response to actions by the potential/actual enemy. It includes but is not limited to the following: a. strong indications of the imminent outbreak of hostilities of any type (warning of attack); b. aggression of any nature against a friendly country; c. indications or use of nuclear-biological-chemical weapons (targets); and d. significant events within potential enemy countries that may lead to modification of nuclear strike plans.

critical item	[USA] DoD:  An essential item which is in short supply or expected to be in short supply for an extended period. See also critical supplies and materials; regulated item.

critical item list	[USA] DoD:  Prioritized list, compiled from commanders' composite critical item lists, identifying items and weapon systems that assist Services and Defense Logistics Agency in selecting systems for production surge planning.

critical joint duty

   assignment billet	[USA] DoD:  A joint duty assignment position for which, considering the duties and responsibilities of the position, it is highly important that the assigned officer be particularly trained in, and oriented toward, joint matters. Critical billets are selected by heads of joint organizations, approved by the Secretary of Defense and documented in the Joint Duty Assignment List.

critical mass	[USA] DoD:  The minimum amount of fissionable material capable of supporting a chain reaction under precisely specified conditions.

critical node	[USA] DoD:  An element, position, or communications entity whose disruption or destruction immediately degrades the ability of a force to command, control, or effectively conduct combat operations. See also target critical damage point.

critical occupational

   specialty	[USA] DoD:  A military occupational specialty selected from among the combat arms in the Army or equivalent military specialties in the Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps. Equivalent military specialties are those engaged in the operational art to attain strategic goals in a theater of conflict through the design, organization, and conduct of campaigns and major operations. Critical occupational specialties are designated by the Secretary of Defense.  Also called COS.

critical point	[USA] DoD:  1. A key geographical point or position important to the success of an operation. 2. In point of time, a crisis or a turning point in an operation. 3. A selected point along a line of march used for reference in giving instructions. 4. A point where there is a change of direction or change in slope in a ridge or stream. 5. Any point along a route of march where interference with a troop movement may occur.

critical safety item	[USA] DoD:  A part, assembly, installation, or production system with one or more essential characteristics that, if not conforming to the design data or quality requirements, would result in an unsafe condition that could cause loss or serious damage to the end item or major components, loss of control, or serious injury to personnel. Also called CSI.

critical speed(*)	[USA] DoD:  A speed or range of speeds which a ship cannot sustain due to vibration or other similar phenomena.

critical supplies and

   materiel(*)	[USA] DoD:  Those supplies vital to the support of operations, which owing to various causes are in short supply or are expected to be in short supply. See also critical item; regulated item.

critical sustainability items	[USA] DoD:  Items described at National Stock Number level of detail, by Federal Supply Class, as part of the Logistic Factors File, that significantly affect the commander's ability to execute an operation plan.

critical zone	[USA] DoD:  The area over which a bombing plane engaged in horizontal or glide bombing must maintain straight flight so that the bomb sight can be operated properly and bombs dropped accurately.

CRITICOM	Critical Communication

CRITICOM	Critical Intelligence Communications System

CRL	Common Rail Launcher

CRL	COMSEC Requirements Lists

CRLCMP	Computer Resources Life Cycle Management Plan

CRM	[USA] DoD:  See collection requirements management.

CRM	Communications Resource Manager

CRMA	Combat Rescue Mission Analysis

CRMP	Computer Resources Management Program

CRMT	Computer Resources Management Technology

CRO	[UK] Civilian Repair Organization. Set up during WWII to repair aircraft damaged in combat.

CROB	Construction Resources Data Base

cross tell(*)	[USA] DoD:  The transfer of information between facilities at the same operational level. See also track telling.

cross-loading (personnel)	[USA] DoD:  A system of loading troops so that they may be disembarked or dropped at two or more landing or drop zones, thereby achieving unit integrity upon delivery. See also loading.

cross-servicing	[USA] DoD:  That function performed by one Military Service in support of another Military Service for which reimbursement is required from the Service receiving support. See also servicing.

Crossbow	[Allied] Attacks on V-1 and V-2 launching sites.

crossing	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a term meaning, "Passing from _________ to _________."

crossing area(*)	[USA] DoD:  A number of adjacent crossing sites under the control of one commander.

crossover point	[USA] DoD:  That range in the air warfare area at which a target ceases to be an air intercept target and becomes a surface-to-air missile target.

CROWN	HMX1 Helicopter For Presidential Movement

CRP	[USA] Control and Reporting Post

CRP	Central Repair Point

CRP	Completion Report

CRP	COMSEC Resources Program/Plan

CRP	Control And Reporting Post (USAF)

CRP	Coordinated Reconnaissance Plan

CRPO	Consolidated Reserve Personnel Office (USAF)

CRRES	Combined Release and Radiation Effects Satellite (USN)

CRS	Calibration Recall System (USA)

CRS	Capability Reporting System (USN)

CRS	Component Repair Squadron

CRS	Comprehensive Retrieval System

CRS	Computer Resources Support

CRS	Cooperative Reporting System

CRT	Cathode Ray Tube

CRUD	[USA] Corrosive, Radioactive, Undetermined Deposit

cruise missile	[USA] DoD:  Guided missile, the major portion of whose flight path to its target is conducted at approximately constant velocity; depends on the dynamic reaction of air for lift and upon propulsion forces to balance drag.

cruising altitude(*)	[USA] DoD:  A level determined by vertical measurement from mean sea level, maintained during a flight or portion thereof.

cruising level(*)	[USA] DoD:  A level maintained during a significant portion of a flight. See also altitude.

CRWG	Computer Resources Working Group

cryogenic liquid	[USA] DoD:  Liquefied gas at very low temperature, such as liquid oxygen, nitrogen, argon.

cryptanalysis	[USA] DoD:  The steps and operations performed in converting encrypted messages into plain text without initial knowledge of the key employed in the encryption.

cryptochannel	[USA] DoD:  A complete system of crypto-communications between two or more holders. The basic unit for naval cryptographic communication.  It includes: a. the cryptographic aids prescribed; b. the holders thereof; c. the indicators or other means of identification; d. the area or areas in which effective; e. the special purpose, if any, for which provided; and f. pertinent notes as to distribution, usage, etc. A cryptochannel is analogous to a radio circuit.

cryptographic information	[USA] DoD:  All information significantly descriptive of cryptographic techniques and processes or of cryptographic systems and equipment, or their functions and capabilities, and all cryptomaterial.

cryptologic	[USA] DoD:  Of or pertaining to cryptology.

cryptology	[USA] DoD:  The science which deals with hidden, disguised, or encrypted communications. It includes communications security and communications intelligence.

cryptomaterial	[USA] DoD:  All material, including documents, devices, equipment, and apparatus, essential to the encryption, decryption, or authentication of telecommunications. When classified, it is designated CRYPTO and subject to special safeguards.

cryptopart(*)	[USA] DoD:  A division of a message as prescribed for security reasons. The operating instructions for certain cryptosystems prescribe the number of groups which may be encrypted in the systems, using a single message indicator. Cryptoparts are identified in plain language. They are not to be confused with message parts.

cryptosecurity	[USA] DoD:  See communications security.

cryptosystem	[USA] DoD:  The associated items of cryptomaterial that are used as a unit and provide a single means of encryption and decryption. See also cipher; code; decrypt; encipher; encrypt.

CS	[USA] Commisaryman

CS	[USA] Seaplane Tender (WW2)

CS	[USA] Strike cruiser (post WW2)

CS	Circuit Switching

CS	Civil Service

CS	Combat Support

CS	Communications-Computer Systems

CS	Constant Source

CS	Cross Scan

CS	Crossover Switch

CS3	Combat Service Support System (USA)

CSA	[USA] Combat Support Aircraft. Also: Command Support Aircraft

CSA	Chief of Staff, U.S. Army

CSA	Communications Service Authorization

CSA	Configuration Status Accounting

CSA	Contractor Support Area

CSAF	Chief of Staff, Air Force

CSAF	Czechoslovakian Air Force

CSAR	[USA] DoD:  See combat search and rescue.

CSAR	Configuration Status Accounting Report

CSAR/PR	Combat Search And Rescue/Personnel Recovery

CSAS	Configuration Status Accounting System

CSAT	Crew Station Automation Technology

CSB	Closely Spaced Basing

CSB	Computer Support Base

CSBSA	Computer Support Battle Staff Actions

CSC	Computer Sciences Corporation

CSC	Computer Security Center (DoD)

CSC	Computer Software Component

CSC	Computer System Center

CSC	Computer Systems Command (USA)

CSC	Cryptologic Support Center (USAF)

CSC-STD	Computer Security Center Standard

CSCC	Communications System Category Code

CSCE	Communications System Control Element (TRITAC)

CSCFM	Chief of Staff Commander's Flash Message

CSCI	Computer Software Configuration Item

CSCS	Component Support Cost System

CSCS	Contractor Satellite Control Site (LEASAT)

CSCSGE	Computer System Command Support Group Europe (USA)

CSD	Communications-Computer System Directive (USAF)

CSD	Computer Systems Division

CSD	Constant Speed Drive

CSD	Contracted Sortie Duration

CSDF	Crew Station Design Facility (AFSC)

CSDM	Computer System Diagnostic Manual

CSE	Common Support Element

CSE	Common Support Equipment

CSE	Communications Support Element

CSEASP	Computer Security Evaluation and Assistance Support Program

CSEC	Computer Security Evaluation Center

CSEP	Communications System Engineering Plan

CSETWG	Computer Security Education and Training Working Group

CSF	Central Support Facility

CSG	CINCPAC Support Group

CSG	Combat Support Group

CSG	Composite Support Group

CSG	Cryptologic Support Group

CSGP	Computer Systems Group

CSI	[USA] DoD:  See critical safety item.

CSI	Computer System Integration

CSIF	Communications Service Industrial Funds

CSIP	Component Sponsored Investment Program

CSIRS	Covert Survivable In-Weather Reconnaissance/Strike. Claimed development project that created the TR-3A stealth recce aircraft and the F-117.

CSIS	Center for Strategic and International Studies

CSIS	Central Secondary Item Stratification

CSL	Computer Science Library

CSM	Computer Systems Manual

CSMA	Carrier-Sense-Multiple-Access

CSMA/CD	Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detection

CSMP	[USA] USN:  Current Ship's Maintenance Project

CSMP	Command Surgeon's Microcomputer Program (USAFE)

CSMS	Combat Supply Management System (USAF)

CSOC	Consolidated Space Operations Center

CSOD	Command Systems Operations Division

CSOM	Computer System Operator's Manual

CSP	[USA] Communciations Support Processor (DODIIS)

CSP	Central Supply Point

CSP	Certified Systems Professionals

CSP	Common Signal Processor

CSP	Communications System Processor

CSP	Contract Strategy Paper

CSP	Crisis Staffing Procedures (OJCS)

CSPAR	CINC'S Preparedness Assessment Report

CSPO	Communications Satellite Project Office (DCA)

CSPO	Computer Security Program Office

CSPP	Communications-Computer Program Plan (USAF)

CSPPSP	Communications-Computer Program Plan Support Plan (USAF)

CSR	Change Status Report

CSR	Current Situation Room

CSRB	Computer Systems Requirements Board

CSRB-WG	Computer Systems Requirements Board Working Group

CSRD	Communications-Computer Systems Requirements Document

CSRL	[USA] Common Strategic Rotary Launchers, launchers that can accept both ALCM and SRAM.

CSRL	Common Strategic Rotary Launcher (B-52, B-1B)

CSS	Central Security Service (NSA)

CSS	Combat Service Support

CSS	Combat Skyspot

CSS	Combat Supply System (USAF)

CSS	Combat Support Service

CSS	Combat Support Subsystem

CSS	Commercial Satellite Survivability

CSS	Communications Subset

CSS	Communications Support Segment (SPACECMD)

CSS	Communications Support System

CSS	Communications System Segment

CSS	Contingency Support Staff

CSS	Cooperative Spacecraft System (SDI)

CSS-R	Communications System Segment Replacement (SPACECMD)

CSSA	Computer Software Support Agency

CSSA	Cryptologic Shore Support Activity

CSSC	Computer System Security Officer

CSSC	Computer System Support Center

CSSCS	Combat Service Support Control System (USA)

CSSE	Combat Service Support Element (USMC)

CSSO	Computer System Security Officer

CSSR	Cost Schedule Status Report

CST	Customer Support Team

CSTA	Combat Systems Test Activity (USA)

CSTI	Civil Space Technology Initiative (NASA)

CSU	Circuit Switching Unit

CSU	Conventional Signals Upgrade

CSW	[USA] Conventional Standoff Weapon.

CSWG	Communication-Computer System Working Group

CT	[USA] DoD:  See counterterrorism.

CT	Case-Telescoped, a round that contains the bullet within the cartridge, to have a compact, cylindrical round.

CT	Cypher Text

CT&E	Contractor Test and Evaluation

CT39	CT39 Automated Schedules (MAC)

CTA	Case-Telescoped Ammunition

CTA	Contractual Technical Assistance

CTA-ISO	Communication Terminal Asynchronous-International Standards Organization

CTA-STD	Communication Terminal Asynchronous-Standard

CTAN	CINCPAC Teletype Alert Network

CTAPS	Contingency TACS Advanced Planning System (TAC)

CTASC	Corps and Theater ADP Service Center (USA)

CTC	Combat Targeting Center

CTC	Combat Theater Communications

CTCF	Channel Technical Control Facility

CTD	Color Tactical Display

CTDF	Contracting Technical Data File (DLA)

CTDP	Communications and Tracking Data Processor

CTE	[USA] Commander, Task Element

CTF	[USA] Commander, Task Force

CTF	[USA] Commanders Task Force (GCCS)

CTF	Combined Task Force

CTG	[USA] Commander, Task Group

CTG	Communications Transmission Group

CTIS	Command Tactical Info System (11TH AF)

CTM	Cargo Traffic Message

CTM	Communications Terminal Module

CTMC	Communications Terminal Module Controller

CTMP	Channel Traffic Movement Plan

CTN	Commercial Telecommunications Network

CTO	Cognizant Transportation Office

CTO	Corps Transportation Officer

CTOC	Corps Tactical Operations Center (USA)

CTOCSE	Corps Tactical Operations Center Support Element

CTOL	Conventional Take Off and Landing

CTP	Chief Test Pilot

CTP	Port Captain

CTS	[USA] Composite Training Squadron

CTS	Central Tactical System

CTS	Central Training Section

CTS	Clear to Send

CTS	Computer Test Station (F-15)

CTS	Contact Test Set

CTS	Conversation Time Sharing

CTS	Cosmic Top Secret

CTSA	Cosmic Top Secret Atomal (NATO)

CTSS	Cray Timesharing System

CTT	Commander's Tactical Terminal (TAC)

CTT/T	Commander's Tactical Terminal/TEREC

CTTO	[UK] Central Tactics and Trials Organization

CTU	[USA] Commander, Task Unit

CU	Common User

CU	Cryptographic Unit

CUBE	Cooperating Users of Burroughs Equipment

CUBIC	Common User Baseline for the Intelligence Community

CUC	Common User Contract (WIS)

CUCV	Commercial Utility and Cargo Vehicle (USA)

CUDIXS	Common User Digital Information Exchange Subsystem (USN)

CUES	Combat Underwater Exploitation System (USN)

CUF	Common User Follow-on

CUL	Common User Language

cultivation	[USA] DoD:  A deliberate and calculated association with a person for the purpose of recruitment, obtaining information, or gaining control for these or other purposes.

culture(*)	[USA] DoD:  A feature of the terrain that has been constructed by man.  Included are such items as roads, buildings, and canals; boundary lines, and, in a broad sense, all names and legends on a map.

CUP	Common User Products

CUP	COMSEC Utility Package

Cupola	[NATO] First large NATO air exercise in Europe, 25-27 August 1950.

curb weight	[USA] DoD:  Weight of a ground vehicle including fuel, lubricants, coolant and on-vehicle materiel, excluding cargo and operating personnel.

Current Force	[USA] DoD:  The force that exists today. The Current Force represents actual force structure and/or manning available to meet present contingencies. It is the basis for operations and contingency plans and orders. See also force; Intermediate Force Planning Level; Programmed Forces.

current intelligence	[USA] DoD:  Intelligence of all types and forms of immediate interest which is usually disseminated without the delays necessary to complete evaluation or interpretation. See also intelligence; intelligence cycle.

curve of pursuit(*)	[USA] DoD:  The curved path described by a fighter plane making an attack on a moving target while holding the proper aiming allowance.

CUS	Common User Subsystem (WIS)

CUS	Common User Support

CUS	Common User System

CUSFO	Capability for U.S. Firms Overseas (JCS)

custody	[USA] DoD:  The responsibility for the control of, transfer and movement of, and access to, weapons and components. Custody also includes the maintenance of accountability for weapons and components.

customer ship(*)	[USA] DoD:  The ship in a replenishment unit that receives the transferred personnel and/or supplies.

CUSV	Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicle

CUT	Cross Utilization Training

cut-off velocity(*)	[USA] DoD:  The velocity attained by a missile at the point of cutoff.

cut-off(*)	[USA] DoD:  The deliberate shutting off of a reaction engine.

cutoff attack	[USA] DoD:  An attack that provides a direct vector from the interceptor's position to an intercept point with the target track.

cutout	[USA] DoD:  An intermediary or device used to obviate direct contact between members of a clandestine organization.

cutter(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a device fitted to a sweep wire to cut or part the moorings of mines or obstructors; it may also be fitted in the mooring of a mine or obstructor to part a sweep.

cutting charge(*)	[USA] DoD:  A charge which produces a cutting effect in line with its plane of symmetry.

CUWTF	Combined Unconventional Warfare Task Force

CV	[USA] Aircraft Carrier, conventional power. Numbers are unique for ships, names are not; CV-5 Yorktown and CV-10 Yorktown are different ships, but CV-12 'Kearsage' and 'Hornet' indicates that the ship was renamed. Double class names (Essex, Oriskany) identify a modification. See attack aircraft carrier.   CV Examples

CV	Cost Variance

CV	Vice Commander

CV(N)	Aircraft Carrier (Nuclear)

CV-22	Osprey (USAF)

CVA	[USA] Attack carrier.  CVA Examples

CVA	Clandestine Vulnerability Analysis

CVA	Communications Vulnerability Assessment

CVAN	[USA] Attack aircraft carrier, nuclear powered.

CVAN-65 Enterprise	(Enterprise)

CVAN	CINCPAC Voice Alerting Network

CVANCIN	CPAC Voice Alerting Network

CVB	[USA] Large Aircraft Carrier.  CVB Examples

CVBF	Carrier Battle Force

CVBG	[USA] USN: Carrier Battle Group

CVC-MTI	Coherent Video Cancellation-Moving Target Indicator

CVE	[USA] Escort aircraft carrier. (Casablanca class also known as Anzio class).CVE Examples

CVH	[USA] USN: Helicopter Carrier

CVHA	[USA] USN: Assault Helicopter Transport

CVHA-1  Thetis Bay	(Anzio)

CVHE	[USA] USN: Escort Helicopter Aircraft Carrier.

CVHG	[USA] USN: Helicopter Carrier with guided missile armament.

CVL	[USA] USN: Light aircraft carrier.  CVL Examples

CVN	[USA] USN: Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. See attack aircraft carrier. CVN Examples

CVR	Cockpit Voice Recorder

CVRS	Central Vehicle Registration System (USA)

CVS	[USA] Support (ASW) Aircraft Carrier. Includes some former CV-'s of the Essex class.  CVS Examples

CVSD	Continuously Variable Slope Delta

CVT	[USA] USN: Aircraft Carrier, Training

CVU	[USA] Utility Aircraft Carrier

CVW	[USA] Carrier Air Wing

CW	[USA] Composite Wing

CW	Chemical Warfare

CW	Constant Watch (PACAF)

CW	Continuous Wave

CW ROCC	Canada West Regional Operational Control Center (SPACECMD)

CWBS	Contract Work Breakdown Structure

CWC	Composite Warfare Commander (USN)

CWG	Communications Working Group

CWNET	Constant Watch Network (PACAF)

CWO	Communications Watch Officer

CWO/IA	Constant Watch Operations and Intelligence Automation

CWS	[Germany] Container Weapon System

CWW	[USA] Cruciform Wing Weapon, the GBU-15 guided bomb.

CX	Canceled

CX-X	[USA] Requirement for an utility aircraft for US embassies.  The Beech C-12F was selected.

CY	Calendar Year

CY	Current Year


Cargo Aircraft Examples

C-5	Galaxy

C-9	Nightingale

C-12	Huron

C-17	Globemaster II

C-20A	Gulfstream III

C-21	Gates Learjet

C-22	ANG Support Aircraft (Boeing 727s)

C-23	Sherpa (EDS)

C-27	Intratheater Transport

C-130	Hercules

C-135	Stratolifter

C-140	Jet Star

C-141	Starlifter


CAS Examples

CAS-A	Combat Ammunition System - Centrum, Air Force Ammunition Control Point

CAS-B	Combat Ammunition System - Base level (USAF)

CAS-C	Combat Ammunition System - Command level (USAF)


CLASS Examples

CLASS I	Subsistence (Food)

CLASS II	Clothing

CLASS III	POL

CLASS IV	Construction and Barrier Materials

CLASS V	Ammunition

CLASS VI	Personal Demand Items

CLASS VII	Major End Items

CLASS VIII	Medical Supplies

CLASS IX	Repair Parts

CLASS X	Material to Support Military Programs


CV Examples

CV-1   Langley (Langley)	CV-27  Langley (Independence)
CV-2   Lexington  (Lexington)	CV-28  Cabot (Independence)
CV-3   Saratoga (Lexington)	CV-29  Bataan (Independence)
CV-4   Ranger (Ranger)	CV-30  Reprisal (Independence)
CV-5   Yorktown (Enterprise)	CV-30  San Jacinto (Independence)
CV-6   Enterprise (Enterprise)	CV-31  Bonhomme Richard (Essex, Oriskany)
CV-7   Wasp (Ranger, modified)	CV-32  Crown Point (Essex)
CV-8   Hornet (Enterprise, modified)	CV-32  Leyte (Essex)
CV-9   Essex (Essex, Oriskany)	CV-33  Kearsage (Essex)
CV-10  Bonhomme Richard (Essex)	CV-34  Oriskany (Essex, Oriskany)
CV-10  Yorktown (Essex, Oriskany)	CV-35  Reprisal (Cancelled)
CV-11  Intrepid (Essex, Oriskany)	CV-36  Antietam (Essex)
CV-12  Hornet (Essex)	CV-37  Princeton  (Essex)
CV-12  Kearsage (Essex, Oriskany)	CV-37  Valley Forge (Essex)
CV-13  Franklin (Essex)	CV-38  Shangri-La (Essex, Oriskany)
CV-14  Hancock (Essex)	CV-39  Lake Champlain (Essex, Oriskany)
CV-14  Ticonderoga (Essex, Oriskany)	CV-40  Tarawa (Essex)
CV-15  Randolph (Essex, Oriskany)	CV-41  Midway (Midway)
CV-16  Cabot (Essex)	CV-42  Franklin D. Roosevelt (Midway)
CV-16  Lexington  (Essex, Oriskany)	CV-43  Coral Sea  (Midway)
CV-17  Bunker Hill (Essex)	CV-45  Valley Forge (Essex)
CV-18  Oriskany (Essex)	CV-46  Iwo Jima
CV-18  Wasp (Essex, Oriskany)	CV-47  Phillipine Sea (Essex)
CV-19  Hancock (Essex, Oriskany)	CV-47  Wright (Essex)
CV-19  Ticonderoga (Essex)	CV-59  Forrestal  (Forrestal)
CV-20  Bennington (Essex, Oriskany)	CV-60  Saratoga (Forrestal)
CV-21  Boxer (Essex)	CV-61  Ranger (Forrestal)
CV-22  Independence (Independence)	CV-62  Independence (Forrestal)
CV-23  Princeton  (Independence)	CV-63  Kitty Hawk (Kitty Hawk, improved Forrestal)
CV-24  Belleau Wood (Independence)	CV-64  Constellation (Kitty Hawk, improved Forrestal)
CV-25  Cowpens (Independence)	CV-66  America (Kitty Hawk, improved Forrestal)
CV-26  Monterey (Independence)	CV-67  John F. Kennedy (John F. Kennedy, improved Kitty Hawk)
CV-27  Crow Point (Independence)


CVA Examples

CVA-1

CVA-43 Coral Sea 	(Midway)

CVA-59 Forrestal 	(Forrestal)

CVA-60 Saratoga	(Forrestal)

CVA-61 Ranger	(Forrestal)

CVA-62 Independence	(Forrestal)

CVA-63 Kitty Hawk	(Kitty Hawk (improved Forrestal))

CVA-64 Constellation	(Kitty Hawk (improved Forrestal))

CVA-66  America	(Kitty Hawk (improved Forrestal))

CVA-67  John F. Kennedy	(Kitty Hawk (improved Forrestal))


CVB Examples

CVB-41 Midway	(Midway)

CVB-42 Coral Sea 	(Midway)

CVB-42 Franklin D. Roosevelt    (Midway)

CVB-43 Coral Sea 	(Midway)


CVE Examples

CVE-1   Long Island (Long Island)	CVE-82  Saginaw Bay (Casablanca)
CVE-9   Bogue (Bogue)	CVE-83  Sargent Bay (Casablanca)
CVE-11  Card (Bogue)	CVE-84  Shamrock Bay (Casablanca)
CVE-12  Copahee (Bogue)	CVE-85  Shipley Bay (Casablanca)
CVE-13  Core (Bogue)	CVE-86  Sitkoh Bay (Casablanca)
CVE-16  Nassau (Bogue)	CVE-87  Steamer Bay (Casablanca)
CVE-18  Altamaha  (Bogue)	CVE-88  Cape Esperance (Casablanca)
CVE-20  Barnes (Bogue)	CVE-89  Takansis Bay (Casablanca)
CVE-21  Block Island	CVE-90  Thetis Bay (Casablanca)
CVE-23  Breton (Bogue)	CVE-91  Makassar Strait (Casablanca)
CVE-25  Croatan (Bogue)	CVE-92  Windham Bay (Casablanca)
CVE-26  Sangamon  (Sangamon)	CVE-93  Makin Island (Casablanca)
CVE-27  Suwannee  (Sangamon)	CVE-94  Lunga Point (Casablanca)
CVE-28  Chenango  (Sangamon)	CVE-95  Alikula Bay (Casablanca)
CVE-29  Santee (Sangamon)	CVE-95  Bismarck Sea (Casablanca)
CVE-30  Charger (Long Island)	CVE-96  Salamaua  (Casablanca)
CVE-31  Prince William (Prince William)	CVE-97  Astrolabe Bay (Casablanca)
CVE-55  Alazon Bay (Casablanca)	CVE-97  Hollandia (Casablanca)
CVE-55  Ameer (Casablanca)	CVE-98  Bucareli Bay (Casablanca)
CVE-55  Casablanca (Casablanca)	CVE-98  Kwajalein (Casablanca)
CVE-56  Liscombe Bay (Casablanca)	CVE-99  Admiralty Islands (Casablanca)
CVE-57  Alikula Bay (Casablanca)	CVE-99  Chapin Bay (Casablanca)
CVE-57  Anzio (Casablanca)	CVE-100 Bougainville (Casablanca)
CVE-57  Coral Sea (Casablanca)	CVE-100 Didrickson Bay (Casablanca)
CVE-58  Anguilla Bay (Casablanca)	CVE-101 Dolomi Bay (Casablanca)
CVE-58  Corregidor (Casablanca)	CVE-101 Manitakau (Casablanca)
CVE-59  Atheling  (Casablanca)	CVE-102 Attu (Casablanca)
CVE-59  Mission Bay (Casablanca)	CVE-103 Alava Bay (Casablanca)
CVE-60  Astrolabe Bay (Casablanca)	CVE-103 Roi (Casablanca)
CVE-60  Guadalcanal (Casablanca)	CVE-104 Munda (Casablanca)
CVE-61  Bucareli Bay (Casablanca)	CVE-105 Commencement Bay (Commencement Bay)
CVE-61  Manilla Bay (Casablanca)	CVE-105 St Joseph Bay (Commencement Bay)
CVE-62  Begum (Casablanca)	CVE-106 Block Island (Commencement Bay)
CVE-62  Natoma Bay (Casablanca)	CVE-106 Sunset Bay (Commencement Bay)
CVE-63  Chapin Bay (Casablanca)	CVE-107 Gilbert Islands (Commencement Bay)
CVE-63  Midway (Casablanca)	CVE-107 St Andrews Bay (Commencement Bay)
CVE-63  St Lo (Casablanca)	CVE-108 Kula Gulf (Commencement Bay)
CVE-64  Didrickson Bay (Casablanca)	CVE-108 Vermillion Bay (Commencement Bay)
CVE-64  Tripoli (Casablanca)	CVE-109 Cape Gloucester (Commencement Bay)
CVE-65  Dolomy Bay (Casablanca)	CVE-109 Willapa Bay (Commencement Bay)
CVE-65  Wake Island (Casablanca)	CVE-110 Salerno Bay (Commencement Bay)
CVE-66  Elbour Bay (Casablanca)	CVE-111 Totem Bay (Commencement Bay)
CVE-66  White Plains (Casablanca)	CVE-111 Vella Gulf (Commencement Bay)
CVE-67  Nassuk Bay (Casablanca)	CVE-112 Frosty Bay (Commencement Bay)
CVE-67  Solomons  (Casablanca)	CVE-112 Siboney (Commencement Bay)
CVE-68  Kalinin Bay (Casablanca)	CVE-113 Hobart Bay (Commencement Bay)
CVE-69  Kasaan Bay (Casablanca)	CVE-113 Puget Sound (Commencement Bay)
CVE-70  Fanshaw Bay (Casablanca)	CVE-114 Rendova (Commencement Bay)
CVE-71  Kitkun Bay (Casablanca)	CVE-115 Bairoko (Commencement Bay)
CVE-72  Fortezela Bay (Casablanca)	CVE-116 Badoeng Strait (Commencement Bay)
CVE-72  Tulagi (Casablanca)	CVE-117 Saidor (Commencement Bay)
CVE-73  Gambier Bay (Casablanca)	CVE-118 Sicily (Commencement Bay)
CVE-74  Nehenta Bay (Casablanca)	CVE-119 Point Cruz (Commencement Bay)
CVE-75  Hoggatt Bay (Casablanca)	CVE-120 Mindoro (Commencement Bay)
CVE-76  Kadashan Bay (Casablanca)	CVE-121 Rabaul (Commencement Bay)
CVE-77  Kanalku Bay (Casablanca)	CVE-122 Palau (Commencement Bay)
CVE-77  Markus Island (Casablanca)	CVE-123 Tinian (Commencement Bay)
CVE-78  Kaita Bay (Casablanca)	CVE-124 Bastogne    (Cancelled)
CVE-78  Savo Island (Casablanca)	CVE-125 Eniwetok    (Cancelled)
CVE-79  Ommaney Bay (Casablanca)	CVE-126 Lingayen    (Cancelled)
CVE-80  Petrof Bay (Casablanca)	CVE-127 Okinawa    (Cancelled)
CVE-81  Rudyerd Bay (Casablanca)


CVL Examples

CVL-22  Independence	(Independence)

CVL-23  Princeton	(Independence)

CVL-24  Belleau Wood	(Independence)

CVL-25  Cowpens	(Independence)

CVL-26  Monterey 	(Independence)

CVL-27  Langley	(Independence)

CVL-28  Cabot	(Independence)

CVL-29  Bataan	(Independence)

CVL-30  San Jacinto	(Independence)

CVL-48  Saipan	(Saipan)

CVL-49  Wright	(Saipan)


CVN Examples

CVN-65  Enterprise	(Enterprise)
CVN-68  Nimitz	(Nimitz)
CVN-69  Dwight D. Eisenhower	(Nimitz)
CVN-70  Carl Vinson	(Nimitz)
CVN-71  Theodore Roosevelt	(Nimitz)
CVN-72  Abraham Lincoln	(Nimitz)
CVN-73  George Washington	(Nimitz)
CVN-74  John Stennis	(Nimitz)
CVN-75  United States	(Nimitz)


CVS Examples

CVS-11	Intrepid

CVS-12	Hornet

CVS-15	Randolph

CVS-20	Bennington

CVS-29	Lake Champlain


D

D&F	Determination & Finding

D&I	Development and Implementation (Plan)

D&V	Design and Validation

D&W	Detection and Warning

DDAY	Date Of Commencement Of Hostilities

D-day	[USA] DoD:  See times.

D-day consumption/

   production differential

   assets	[USA] DoD:  As applied to the D-to-P concept, these assets are required to compensate for the inability of the production base to meet expenditure (consumption) requirements during the D-to-P period. See also D-to-P concept.

D-day materiel readiness

   gross capability	[USA] DoD:  As applied to the D-to-P concept, this capability represents the sum of all assets on hand on D-day and the gross production capability (funded and unfunded) between D-day and P-day. When this capability equals the D-to-P Materiel Readiness Gross Requirement, requirements and capabilities are in balance. See also D-to-P concept.

D-day pipeline assets	[USA] DoD:  As applied to the D-to-P concept, these assets represent the sum of CONUS and overseas operating and safety levels and intransit levels of supply. See also D-to-P concept.

D-to-P assets required

   on D-day	[USA] DoD:  As applied to the D-to-P concept, this asset requirement represents those stocks that must be physically available on D-day to meet initial allowance requirements, to fill the wartime pipeline between the producers and users (even if P-day and D-day occur simultaneously), and to provide any required D-to-P consumption/production differential stockage. The D-to-P assets required on D-day are also represented as the difference between the D-to-P Materiel Readiness Gross Requirements and the cumulative sum of all production deliveries during the D-to-P period. See also D-to-P concept.

D-to-P concept	[USA] DoD:  A logistic planning concept by which the gross materiel readiness requirement in support of approved forces at planned wartime rates for conflicts of indefinite duration will be satisfied by a balanced mix of assets on hand on D-day and assets to be gained from production through P-day when the planned rate of production deliveries to the users equals the planned wartime rate of expenditure (consumption). See also D-day consumption/production differential assets; D-day pipeline assets; D-to-P assets required on D-day; D-to-P materiel readiness gross requirement.

D-to-P materiel readiness

   gross requirement	[USA] DoD:  As applied to the D-to-P concept, the gross requirement for all supplies/materiel needed to meet all initial pipeline and anticipated expenditure (consumption) requirements between D- day and P-day. Includes initial allowances, CONUS and overseas operating and safety levels, intransit levels of supply, and the cumulative sum of all items expended (consumed) during the D-to-P period. See also D-to-P concept.

D/A	Digital to Analog

D/V	Demonstration/Validation

D4	Design Data Dictionary and Directory (AWIS)

DA	[USSR] Dalnaya Aviatsiya (Strategic Aviation)

DA	Damage Assessment

DA	Data Administrator

DA	Decision Analysis

DA	Department of Army

DA	Direct Access

DA	Directorate of Administration

DA	Dispersal Airfield

DA	[USA] DoD:  See direct action.

DAA	Data Access Arrangement

DAA	Designated Approving Authority

DAACM	[USA] Direct Airfield Attack Combined Munition, CBU-98/B cluster bomb.

DAAR	Day Air-to-Air Refueling

DAAS	Defense Automated Addressing System

DAASO	Defense Automated Addressing System Office

DAB	[USA] Defense Acquisition Board

DAC	Direct Access Program

DAC	Disaster Assistance Center

DACCS	Department of the Army Command and Control System

DACG	Departure Airfield Control Group

DACM	[USA] Dissimilar Air Combat Maneuvering, i.e. training in air combat with 'aggressor' aircraft.

DACS	Data and Analysis Center for Software (RADC)

DACSS	Deployable AWACS Computer Support Systems

DACT	Dissimilar Aerial Combat Tactics

DACT	Dissimilar Air Combat Training

DAD	Data Description Language

DADCAP	[USA] DoD:  Dawn and dusk combat air patrol.

DADM	Detailed Air Defense Model (JDSSC)

DAE	Defense Acquisition Executive

DAES	Defense Acquisition Executive Summary

DAF	Department of the Air Force

DAFCCS	Department of the Air Force Command & Control System

DAFCS	Digital Automatic Flight Control System

Daguet	[France] French participation in the 1991 Gulf War against Iraq.

DAI	Days After Installation

daily intelligence summary	[USA] DoD:  A report prepared in message form at the joint force headquarters that provides higher, lateral, and subordinate headquarters with a summary of all significant intelligence produced during the previous 24-hour period. The "as of" time for information, content, and submission time for the report will be as specified by the joint force commander. Also called DISUM.

daily movement summary

   (shipping)	[USA] DoD:  A tabulation of departures and arrivals of all merchant shipping (including neutrals) arriving or departing ports during a 24-hour period.

DAILY PLANIT	Workload Management System

DAIN/ACDB	Department of the Army Information Network/Army Corporate Data Base

DAISY	Disposal Automated Information System

DAL	Defended Assets List

DALFA	Directorate of Air Land Forces Application

DAM	Device Adapter Modules

DAM	Direct Action Mission

DAMA	Demand Access Multiple Assignment (USN)

damage	[USA] DoD:  See nuclear damage (land warfare).

damage area(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, the plan area around a minesweeper inside which a mine explosion is likely to interrupt operations.

damage assessment(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. The determination of the effect of attacks on targets. (DOD) 2. A determination of the effect of a compromise of classified information on national security. See also civil damage assessment; military damage assessment.

damage control(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval usage, measures necessary aboard ship to preserve and reestablish watertight integrity, stability, maneuverability, and offensive power; to control list and trim; to effect rapid repairs of materiel; to limit the spread of, and provide adequate protection from, fire; to limit the spread of, remove the contamination by, and provide adequate protection from, toxic agents; and to provide for care of wounded personnel. See also area damage control; disaster control.

damage criteria	[USA] DoD:  The critical levels of various effects, such as blast pressure and thermal radiation, required to achieve specified levels of damage.

damage estimation	[USA] DoD:  A preliminary appraisal of the potential effects of an attack. See also attack assessment.

damage radius(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, the average distance from a ship within which a mine containing a given weight and type of explosive must detonate if it is to inflict a specified amount of damage.

damage threat(*)	[USA] DoD:  The probability that a target ship passing once through a minefield will explode one or more mines and sustain a specified amount of damage.

DAME	Division Air Space Management Element

DAMES	Division Airspace Management Element System

DAMES	Dynamic Airlift Management and Execution System (MAC)

DAMIS	Defense Analysis Modeling Information System (NATO)

DAMMS	Department of Army's Movements Management System

DAMO	Department of Army Military Operations (DSCOPS)

DAMPL	Department of Army Master Priority List

DAMPS	DDN Automated Message Processing System (USAF)

DAMS	Deployable Automated Maintenance System

dan	[USA] DoD:  To mark a position or a sea area with dan buoys.

dan buoy	[USA] DoD:  A temporary marker buoy used during minesweeping operations to indicate boundaries of swept paths, swept areas, known hazards, and other locations or reference points.

dan runner(*)	[USA] DoD:  A ship running a line of dan buoys.

danger	[USA] DoD:  Information in a call for fire to indicate that friendly forces are within 600 to 1,500 meters of the target.

danger area	[USA] DoD:  1. A specified area above, below, or within which there may be potential danger. (DOD, NATO) 2. In air traffic control, an airspace of defined dimensions within which activities dangerous to the flight of aircraft may exist at specified times. See also closed area; prohibited area; restricted area.

danger close(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, information in a call for fire to indicate that friendly forces are within 600 meters of the target.

danger space	[USA] DoD:  That space between the weapon and the target where the trajectory does not rise 1.8 meters (the average height of a standing human). This includes the area encompassed by the beaten zone. See also beaten zone.

dangerous cargo(*)	[USA] DoD:  Cargo which, because of its dangerous properties, is subject to special rregulations for its transport. See also cargo.

dangerously exposed

   waters(*)	[USA] DoD:  The sea area adjacent to a severely threatened coastline.

DAOMIS	Division Ammunition Office Management Information System (USA)

DAP	Data Access Processor

DAP	Data Automation Panel

DAP	Day of Arrival at POE

DAPS	Deployable Aircraft Planning System (SAC)

DAR	Data Automation Requirement

DAR	Defense Acquisition Regulations

DARCOM	U.S. Army Material Development and Readiness Command

DARMS	Data Automation Resource Management System (PACAF)

DARP	DAAS ADPE Replacement Program

DARPA	[USA] Defense Advanced Research Project Agency, a research institute. (DoD)

DART	[USA]  Dynamic Analysis and Replanning Tool (GCCS)

dart	[USA] DoD:  A target towed by a jet aircraft and fired at by fighter aircraft.  Used for training only.

DART	Director of Army Research and Technology

DART	Dynamic Analytic Replanning Tool (TRANSCOM)

DART	Dynamically Adaptive Receiver Transmitter

Dart Board	[USA] Modification program for the F-106. 1961. New ejection seat and cockpit hood, and improved fuel systems.

DAS	Direct Air Support

DAS3	Decentralized Automated Service Support System (USA)

DASC	Direct Air Support Center (USMC)

DASC	DLA's Administrative Support Center

DASD	Direct Access Storage Device

DASH	Drone Anti Submarine Helicopter

Dash Ten	[UK] Jamming pod.

DASPS-E	Department of the Army Standard Port Systems - Enhanced (USA)

DASS	[Europe] Defensive Aids Sub System, EW system for the Eurofighter 2000.

DAST	DoD AUTODIN Subscriber Terminal

DAT	Daily Activity Team

DAT	Deployment Action Team (JDA)

DAT	Development Acceptance Test

DATA	Decision Aids for Target Aggregation

data	[USA] DoD:  Representation of facts, concepts, or instructions in a formalized manner suitable for communication, interpretation, or processing by humans or by automatic means. Any representations such as characters or analog quantities to which meaning is or might be assigned.

data base	[USA] DoD:  Information that is normally structured and indexed for user access and review. Data bases may exist in the form of physical files (folders, documents, etc.) or formatted automated data processing system data files.

data block(*)	[USA] DoD:  Information presented on air imagery relevant to the geographical position, altitude, attitude, and heading of the aircraft and, in certain cases, administrative information and information on the sensors employed.

data code	[USA] DoD:  A number, letter, character, or any combination thereof used to represent a data element or data item. For example, the data codes "E8," "03," and "06" might be used to represent the data items of sergeant, captain, and colonel under the data element "military personnel grade."

data element	[USA] DoD:  1. A basic unit of information built on standard structures having a unique meaning and distinct units or values. 2. In electronic recordkeeping, a combination of characters or bytes referring to one separate item of information, such as name, address, or age.

data item	[USA] DoD:  A subunit of descriptive information or value classified under a data element. For example, the data element "military personnel grade" contains data items such as sergeant, captain, and colonel.

data link(*)	[USA] DoD:  The means of connecting one location to another for the purpose of transmitting and receiving data. See also tactical digital information link.

data mile	[USA] DoD:  A standard unit of distance

DATAEASE	Fourth Generation Language Data Base (Commercial name)

date line	[USA] DoD:  See international date line.

date-time group	[USA] DoD:  The date and time, expressed in digits and zone suffix, the message was prepared for transmission. (Expressed as six digits followed by the zone suffix; first pair of digits denotes the date, second pair the hours, third pair the minutes.)

DATPG	Digital Automatic Test Pattern Generator

datum (antisubmarine

   warfare)	[USA] DoD:  A datum is the last known position of a submarine, or suspected submarine, after contact has been lost.

datum (geodetic)	[USA] DoD:  A reference surface consisting of five quantities: the latitude and longitude of an initial point, the azimuth of a line from that point, and the parameters of the reference ellipsoid.

datum dan buoy(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a dan buoy intended as a geographic reference or check, which needs to be more visible and more securely moored than a normal dan buoy.

datum error (antisubmarine

   warfare)	[USA] DoD:  An estimate of the degree of accuracy in the reported position of datum.

datum level(*)	[USA] DoD:  A surface to which elevations, heights, or depths on a map or chart are related. See also altitude.

datum point(*)	[USA] DoD:  Any reference point of known or assumed coordinates from which calculation or measurements may be taken. See also pinpoint.

datum time (antisubmarine

   warfare)	[USA] DoD:  The datum time is the time when contact with the submarine, or suspected submarine, was lost.

datum(*)	[USA] DoD:  Any numerical or geometrical quantity or set of such quantities which may serve as reference or base for other quantities.  Where the concept is geometric, the plural form is "datums" in contrast to the normal plural "data."

DAWCLM	Data Automation Workload Control and Library Maintenance

DAWNS	Digital Automatic Weather and NOTAM System

day air defense fighter(*)	[USA] DoD:  A fighter aircraft with equipment and weapons which enable it to engage airborne targets, but in clear weather conditions and by day only. See also fighter.

day of supply	[USA] DoD:  See one day's supply.

dazzle	[USA] DoD:  Temporary loss of vision or a temporary reduction in visual acuity. See also flash blindness.

DB	Data Base

dB	Decibel

DB	Depth bomb

DBA	Data Base Administrator

DBA-GK	[USSR] Supreme Command's Long Range Bomber Arm; replaced the AON (see there) in 1940.

DBASI	Digital Barometer Altimeter Setting Indicator

DBC	Data Base Controller

DBCR	Data Base Change Request (AF Form 1776)

DBD	Data Base Document

DBDD	Data Base Design Document

DBG	Data Base Generator

DBIDI	DoD DB of Imagery Derived Information (DIA)

DBM	Data Base Management

DBMP	Data Base Management Plan

DBMS	Data Base Management System

DBNK	Command Supply Management Data Bank (USAF)

DBNS	Doppler Bombing / Navigation System

DBP	Deutsche Bundespost

DBRITE	Digital Bright Radar Tower Equipment

DBS	Data Base Specification

DBS	Doppler Beam Sharpening

DBT	Data Base Transmission

DBX	Distributed Branch Exchange

DC	Data Concentrator

DC	Dedicated Circuit

DC	Dental Corps (USA)

DC	Depth Charge

DC	Direct Current

DC&P	Data Collection and Processing

DC&T	Detection, Classification & Targeting

DC-A	Development Center - Atlanta (USA)

DC/SR	Display and Control/Storage and Retrieval System (USAF)

DCA	Defense Communications Agency

DCA	Defensive Counter-Air

DCAA	Defense Contract Audit Agency

DCAC	DCA Circular

DCAEUR	Defense Communications Agency Europe

DCAMPS	Deployable Computer Aided Mission Planning System (SAC)

DCAMS	Deployable Core Automated Maintenance System (CAMS) (USAF)

DCAOC	Defense Communications Agency Operations Center

DCAPAC	Defense Communications Agency Pacific

DCAS	Defense Contract Administration Service

DCAS	Defense Contract Audit Service

DCASMA	Defense Contract Administration Service Management Area

DCASPRO	Defense Contract Administration Service Representatives Office

DCASR	Defense Contract Administration Service Region

DCC	Damage Control Center

DCCO	Defense Commercial Communications Office

DCCS	Data Communications Control System

DCCS	Distributed Command and Control System (USA)

DCD	Desired Completion Date

DCE	Data Circuit-Terminating Equipment

DCE	Data Communications Equipment

DCEC	Defense Communications Engineering Center

DCEC	Defense Communications Engineering Center (DCA)

DCF	Data Collection Form

DCF	DCEC Computer Facility (DCA)

DCFO	Defense Communications Field Office

DCFS	Data Communications Functional Support

DCI	[USA] Director of Central Intelligence

DCI	Defense computer Institute

DCI	Director of Combat Intelligence

DCID	Director of Central Intelligence Directive

DCL	DEC Command Language

DCL	Direct Communications Link (HOTLINE)

DCLD	Digital Communications Section (Rome Air Development Center)

DCLSO	DLA CALS Support Office

DCM	Deputy Commander for Maintenance

DCMO	DLA Civilian Personnel Management Support Office

DCMU	[UK] Digital Colour Map Unit

DCO	Deputy Commander for Operation

DCO	Dial Central Office

DCO	Dial Control Office

DCOSS	Defense Communications Operational Support System (DCA)

DCP	Data Communications Processor

DCP	Decision Coordinating Paper

DCP	Decision Coordinating Plan

DCP	Development Concept Paper

DCP-40	Distributed Communications Processor, Model 40

DCPG	Defense Communications Planning Group

DCR	Directorate of Collateral Responsibility

DCS	Data Communications System

DCS	Defense Communications System (DCA)

DCS	Deputy Chief of Staff

DCSC	Defense Construction Supply Center

DCSIRM	Deputy Chief of Staff for Information Resource Management

DCSLOG	Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics (USA)

DCSO	Defense Communications System Office

DCSO	Defense Communications System Organization (DCA)

DCSOPS	Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans

DCSP	Defense Communications Satellite Program

DCSPER	Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel

DCSS	Deployable Combat Support System (USAF)

DCT	Data Communications Terminal

DCT	Digital Communications Terminals (USMC/USAF)

DCTN	Defense Communications Telecommunications Network (DCA)

DCU	Digital Conference Unit

DD	[Allied] Duplex Drive. Designation for Sherman tanks for amphibious operations, fitted with twin propellers and a buoyancy screen.

DD	Data Dictionary and Directory (Team)

DD	Defense Department

DD	[USA] DoD:  See destroyer.

DD/D	Data Dictionary/Directory

DD/DS	Data Dictionary Directory System

DDA	Designated Development Agency

DDB	Decision Data Base

DDBS	Display Data Base Subs

DDC	Data Display Center

DDC	Data Distribution Center

DDC	Defense Documentation Center

DDC	Design and Development Contract

DDD	Data Description Document

DDD	Direct Distance Dialing

DDE	[USA] Escort Destroyer

DDG	[USA] DoD:  See guided missile destroyer.

DDH	[USA] USN: Helicopter-carrying destroyer

DDI	Delivery Distribution Indicator

DDI	Digital Display Indicator

DDK	[USA] USN: Hunter-Killer Destroyer

DDL	Data Definition Language

DDL	Data Description Language (Honeywell)

DDL	Delegation of Disclosure Authority Letter

DDL	Digital Data Link

DDLC	Data Description Language Committee

DDMO	Defense Data Management Office

DDN	Defense Data Network (DCA)

DDNIA	Defense Data Network Interface Adapter

DDO	Defensive Duty Officer

DDO	Deputy Director for Operations (NMCC)

DDP	Defense Dissemination Program

DDP	Deployment Detailed Planning

DDP	Digital Data Processor

DDP	Distributed Data Processing

DDPS	Digital Data Processing System/Subsystem

DDR	[USA] USN: Radar Picket Destroyer

DDR	Daily Demand Rate

DDR	Deutschland Democratic Republic (East Germany)

DDR&E	Directorate for Defense Research and Engineering

DDRS	[USA] Defense Data Repository System (GCCS, DoD)

DDS	Data Display System

DDS	Dataphone Digital Service (ATT)

DDS	Defense Dissemination System

DDS	Dental Data System

DDS	Digital Data System

DDS	Digital Dataphone Service

DDS	[USA] DoD:  See dry deck shelter.

DDSS	DS Decision Support System (AFLC)

DDT&E	Design, Development, Test & Evaluation

DDTS	Distributed Data and Telecommunications System

DDU	Digital Distribution Unit

DDVN	Direct Dedicated Voice Network

DE	[USA] Escort Destroyer

DE	Damage Estimation

DE	Data Element

DE	Data Entry

DE	Deputy Chief of Staff/Engineering and Services

DE	[USA] DoD:  See directed energy.

de facto boundary(*)	[USA] DoD:  An international or administrative boundary whose existence and legality is not recognized, but which is a practical division between separate national and provincial administering authorities.

de jure boundary(*)	[USA] DoD:  An international or administrative boundary whose existence and legality is recognized.

DEA	Drug Enforcement Agency

dead mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  A mine which has been neutralized, sterilized or rendered safe. See also mine.

dead space(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. An area within the maximum range of a weapon, radar, or observer, which cannot be covered by fire or observation from a particular position because of intervening obstacles, the nature of the ground, or the characteristics of the trajectory, or the limitations of the pointing capabilities of the weapons. 2. An area or zone which is within range of a radio transmitter, but in which a signal is not received. 3. The volume of space above and around a gun or guided missile system into which it cannot fire because of mechanical or electronic limitations.

dead zone	[USA] DoD:  See dead space.

Deadlight	[UK] Destruction of German submarines after WWII. 110 submarines were scuttled.

deadline	[USA] DoD:  To remove a vehicle or piece of equipment from operation or use for one of the following reasons: a. is inoperative due to damage, malfunctioning, or necessary repairs. The term does not include items temporarily removed from use by reason of routine maintenance, and repairs that do not affect the combat capability of the item; b. is unsafe; and c. would be damaged by further use.

Deadstick	[UK] Attack by glider and paratroop units to capture bridges over the Orne river and the Caen canal, near Ouistreham, as part of 'Overlord'. These were the first soldiers to set foot on occupied France.

DEARAS	Defense Emergency Authorities Retrieval and Analysis System

DEB	Digital European Backbone

debarkation	[USA] DoD:  The unloading of troops, equipment, or supplies from a ship or aircraft.

debarkation net	[USA] DoD:  A specially prepared type of cargo net employed for the debarkation of troops over the side of a ship.

debarkation schedule(*)	[USA] DoD:  A schedule which provides for the timely and orderly debarkation of troops and equipment and emergency supplies for the waterborne ship-to-shore movement.

DEC	[USA] USN: Control Escort Ship

DEC	Digital Equipment Corporation

Decca(*)	[USA] DoD:  A radio phase-comparison system which uses a master and slave stations to establish a hyperbolic lattice and provide accurate ground position-fixing facilities.

DECCO	Defense Commercial Communications Office (DISA)

deceased	[USA] DoD:  A casualty status applicable to a person who is either known to have died, determined to have died on the basis of conclusive evidence, or declared to be dead on the basis of a presumptive finding of death. The recovery of remains is not a prerequisite to determining or declaring a person deceased. See also casualty status.

decentralized control(*)	[USA] DoD:  In air defense, the normal mode whereby a higher echelon monitors unit actions, making direct target assignments to units only when necessary to ensure proper fire distribution or to prevent engagement of friendly aircraft. See also centralized control.

decentralized items	[USA] DoD:  Those items of supply for which appropriate authority has prescribed local management and procurement.

deception means	[USA] DoD:  Methods, resources, and techniques that can be used to convey information to a foreign power. There are three categories of deception means: a. physical means--Activities and resources used to convey or deny selected information to a foreign power. (Examples: military operations, including exercises, reconnaissance, training activities, and movement of forces; the use of dummy equipment and devices; tactics; bases, logistic actions, stockpiles, and repair activity; and test and evaluation activities.) b. technical means--Military materiel resources and their associated operating techniques used to convey or deny selected information to a foreign power through the deliberate radiation, reradiation, alteration, absorption, or reflection of energy; the emission or suppression of chemical or biological odors; and the emission or suppression of nuclear particles. c. administrative means--Resources, methods, and techniques designed to convey or deny oral, pictorial, documentary, or other physical evidence to a foreign power.

deception(*)	[USA] DoD:  Those measures designed to mislead the enemy by manipulation, distortion, or falsification of evidence to induce him to react in a manner prejudicial to his interests. See also counterdeception; military deception.

decision	[USA] DoD:  In an estimate of the situation, a clear and concise statement of the line of action intended to be followed by the commander as the one most favorable to the successful accomplishment of the mission.

decision altitude(*)	[USA] DoD:  An altitude related to the highest elevation in the touchdown zone, specified for a glide slope approach, at which a missed-approach procedure must be initiated if the required visual reference has not been established. See also decision height.

decision height(*)	[USA] DoD:  A height above the highest elevation in the touchdown zone, specified for a glide slope approach, at which a missed-approach procedure must be initiated if the required visual reference has not been established.  See also decision altitude.

decisive engagement	[USA] DoD:  In land and naval warfare, an engagement in which a unit is considered fully committed and cannot maneuver or extricate itself. In the absence of outside assistance, the action must be fought to a conclusion and either won or lost with the forces at hand.

deck alert	[USA] DoD:  See ground alert.

DECL	Declaration of War/National Emergency

declared speed(*)	[USA] DoD:  The continuous speed which a master declares his ship can maintain on a forthcoming voyage under moderate weather conditions having due regard to her present condition.

declassification	[USA] DoD:  The determination that in the interests of national security, classified information no longer requires any degree of protection against unauthorized disclosure, coupled with removal or cancellation of the classification designation.

declassify(*)	[USA] DoD:  To cancel the security classification of an item of classified matter. See also downgrade.

declination(*)	[USA] DoD:  The angular distance to a body on the celestial sphere measured north or south through 90 degrees from the celestial equator along the hour circle of the body. Comparable to latitude on the terrestrial sphere. See also magnetic declination; magnetic variation.

DECM	[USA] Deceptive Electronic Counter Measures. AN/ALQ-126.

decompression chamber	[USA] DoD:  See hypobaric chamber.

decompression sickness	[USA] DoD:  A syndrome, including bends, chokes, neurological disturbances, and collapse, resulting from exposure to reduced ambient pressure and caused by gas bubbles in the tissues, fluids, and blood vessels.

DECON	Defensive Electronic Countermeasures

decontamination station(*)	[USA] DoD:  A building or location suitably equipped and organized where personnel and materiel are cleansed of chemical, biological or radiological contaminants.

decontamination(*)	[USA] DoD:  The process of making any person, object, or area safe by absorbing, destroying, neutralizing, making harmless, or removing, chemical or biological agents, or by removing radioactive material clinging to or around it.

decoy ship(*)	[USA] DoD:  A ship camouflaged as a noncombatant ship with its armament and other fighting equipment hidden and with special provisions for unmasking its weapons quickly. Also called Q-ship.

decoy(*)	[USA] DoD:  An imitation in any sense of a person, object, or phenomenon which is intended to deceive enemy surveillance devices or mislead enemy evaluation. Also called dummy.

decrypt	[USA] DoD:  To convert encrypted text into its equivalent plain text by means of a cryptosystem. (This does not include solution by cryptanalysis.) Note: The term decrypt covers the meanings of decipher and decode. See also cryptosystem.

DECS	DSCS ECCM Control Subsystem

DECU	Digital Engine Control Unit

DED	Data Element Dictionary

DEEC	[USA] Digital Electronic Engine Control

deep fording	[USA] DoD:  The ability of a self-propelled gun or ground vehicle equipped with built-in waterproofing and/or a special waterproofing kit, to negotiate a water obstacle with its wheels or tracks in contact with the ground. See also flotation; shallow fording.

deep fording capability(*)	[USA] DoD:  The characteristic of self-propelled gun or ground vehicle equipped with built-in waterproofing and/or a special waterproofing kit, to negotiate a water obstacle with its wheels or tracks in contact with the ground. See also shallow fording capability.

deep minefield(*)	[USA] DoD:  An antisubmarine minefield which is safe for surface ships to cross. See also minefield.

deep supporting fire(*)	[USA] DoD:  Fire directed on objectives not in the immediate vicinity of our forces, for neutralizing and destroying enemy reserves and weapons, and interfering with enemy command, supply, communications, and observations. See also close supporting fire; direct supporting fire; supporting fire.

DEERS	Defense Eligibility and Enrollment Reporting System (DoD)

DEF	Development and Evaluation Facility (WIS)

DEF	Display Evaluation Form

DEFCON	[USA] DoD:  See defense readiness conditions.

DEFCORD	Defense Coordination Network

defector	[USA] DoD:  National of a country who has escaped from the control of such country or who, being outside such jurisdiction and control, is unwilling to return thereto and is of special value to another country.

defense area(*)	[USA] DoD:  For any particular command, the area extending from the forward edge of the battle area to its rear boundary. It is here that the decisive defensive battle is fought.

defense classification	[USA] DoD:  See security classification.

defense emergency	[USA] DoD:  An emergency condition that exists when: a. a major attack is made upon US forces overseas, or on allied forces in any theater and is confirmed by either the commander of a command established by the Secretary of Defense or higher authority; or b. an overt attack of any type is made upon the United States and is confirmmed either by the commander of a command established by the Secretary of Defense or higher authority.

defense in depth(*)	[USA] DoD:  The siting of mutually supporting defense positions designed to absorb and progressively weaken attack, prevent initial observations of the whole position by the enemy, and to allow the commander to maneuver his reserve.

defense intelligence

   production	[USA] DoD:  The integration, evaluation, analysis, and interpretation of information from single or multiple sources into finished intelligence for known or anticipated military and related national security consumer requirements.

Defense Planning

   Guidance	[USA] DoD:  This document, issued by the Secretary of Defense, provides firm guidance in the form of goals, priorities, and objectives, including fiscal constraints, for the development of the Program Objective Memorandums by the Military Departments and Defense agencies. Also called DPG.

defense readiness

   conditions	[USA] DoD:  A uniform system of progressive alert postures for use between the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the commanders of unified and specified commands and for use by the Services. Defense readiness conditions are graduated to match situations of varying military severity (status of alert). Defense readiness conditions are identified by the short title DEFCON (5), (4), (3), (2), and (1), as appropriate. Also called DEFCON.  DEFCON Levels

Defense Switched Network	[USA] DoD:  The worldwide interbase telecommunications system that provides end-to-end, common-user, and dedicated voice service for the Department of Defense with the capability of incorporating data and other traffic. It is composed of several subsystems, to include: the Automatic Voice Network; Oahu Telephone System; Defense Commercial Telecommunications Network, etc. It replaced the Automatic Voice Network as the principal long-haul, nonsecure voice communications network within the Defense Communications System. Also called DSN. See also Automatic Voice Network.

defensive coastal area(*)	[USA] DoD:  A part of a coastal area and of the air, land, and water area adjacent to the coastline within which defense operations may involve land, sea, and air forces.

defensive minefield(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. In naval mine warfare, a minefield laid in international waters or international straits with the declared intention of controlling shipping in defense of sea communications.  (DOD) 2. In land mine warfare, a minefield laid in accordance with an established plan to prevent a penetration between positions and to strengthen the defense of the positions themselves. See also minefield.

defensive sea area	[USA] DoD:  A sea area, usually including the approaches to and the waters of important ports, harbors, bays, or sounds, for the control and protection of shipping; for the safeguarding of defense installations bordering on waters of the areas; and for provision of other security measures required within the specified areas. It does not extend seaward beyond the territorial waters. See also maritime control area.

defensive zone	[USA] DoD:  A belt of terrain, generally parallel to the front, which includes two or more organized, or partially organized, battle positions.

DEFIL	Data Edit File

defilade(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. Protection from hostile observation and fire provided by an obstacle such as a hill, ridge, or bank. 2. A vertical distance by which a position is concealed from enemy observation. 3. To shield from enemy fire or observation by using natural or artificial obstacles.

defoliant operation(*)	[USA] DoD:  The employment of defoliating agents on vegetated areas in support of military operations.

defoliating agent(*)	[USA] DoD:  A chemical which causes trees, shrubs, and other plants to shed their leaves prematurely.

DEFPLAN	Defense Plan

DEFREP	Defense Response Status

DEFSMAC	Department Special Missile and Astronautic Center

DEG	[USA] USN: Guided Missile Escort Ship

degaussing	[USA] DoD:  The process whereby a ship's magnetic field is reduced by the use of electromagnetic coils, permanent magnets, or other means.

degree of risk	[USA] DoD:  As specified by the commander, the risk to which friendly forces may be subjected from the effects of the detonation of a nuclear weapon used in the attack of a close-in enemy target; acceptable degrees of risk under differing tactical conditions are emergency, moderate, and negligible. See also emergency risk (nuclear); moderate risk (nuclear); negligible risk (nuclear).

DEIS	Defense Energy Information System (DFSC)

delay	[USA] DoD:  A report from the firing ship to the observer or the spotter to inform that the ship will be unable to provide the requested fire immediately. It will normally be followed by the estimated duration of the delay.

delay release sinker(*)	[USA] DoD:  A sinker which holds a moored mine on the sea-bed for a pre-determined time after laying.

delaying action	[USA] DoD:  See delaying operation.

delaying operation(*)	[USA] DoD:  An operation in which a force under pressure trades space for time by slowing down the enemy's momentum and inflicting maximum damage on the enemy without, in principle, becoming decisively engaged.

delegation of authority(*)	[USA] DoD:  The action by which a commander assigns part of his or her authority commensurate with the assigned task to a subordinate commander. While ultimate responsibility cannot be relinquished, delegation of authority carries with it the imposition of a measure of responsibility. The extent of the authority delegated must be clearly stated.

DELEX	Data Elements Lexicon

deliberate attack(*)	[USA] DoD:  A type of offensive action characterized by preplanned coordinated employment of firepower and maneuver to close with and destroy or capture the enemy.

deliberate breaching(*)	[USA] DoD:  The creation of a lane through a minefield or a clear route through a barrier or fortification, which is systematically planned and carried out.

deliberate crossing(*)	[USA] DoD:  A crossing of an inland water obstacle that requires extensive planning and detailed preparations. See also hasty crossing.

deliberate defense(*)	[USA] DoD:  A defense normally organized when out of contact with the enemy or when contact with the enemy is not imminent and time for organization is available. It normally includes an extensive fortified zone incorporating pillboxes, forts, and communications systems. See also hasty defense.

deliberate planning	[USA] DoD:  The Joint Operation Planning and Execution System process involving the development of joint operation plans for contingencies identified in joint strategic planning documents.  Conducted principally in peacetime, deliberate planning is accomplished in prescribed cycles that complement other Department of Defense planning cycles and in accordance with the formally established Joint Strategic Planning System. See also crisis action planning; Joint Operation Planning and Execution System.

delivering ship(*)	[USA] DoD:  The ship in a replenishment unit that delivers the rig(s).

delivery error(*)	[USA] DoD:  The inaccuracy associated with a given weapon system resulting in a dispersion of shots about the aiming point. See also circular error probable; deviation; dispersion; dispersion error; horizontal error.

delivery forecasts	[USA] DoD:  1. Periodic estimates of contract production deliveries used as a measure of the effectiveness of production and supply availability scheduling and as a guide to corrective actions to resolve procurement or production bottlenecks. 2. Estimates of deliveries under obligation against procurement from appropriated or other funds.

delivery requirements	[USA] DoD:  The stipulation which requires that an item of material must be delivered in the total quantity required by the date required and, when appropriate, overpacked as required.

DEM	Data Energy Modernization

DEMANDS	Depicts Each Month's Averages and New Demand

demilitarized zone(*)	[USA] DoD:  A defined area in which the stationing, or concentrating of military forces, or the retention or establishment of military installations of any description, is prohibited.

demolition belt	[USA] DoD:  A selected land area sown with explosive charges, mines, and other available obstacles to deny use of the land to enemy operations, and as a protection to friendly troops. a. Primary. A continuous series of obstacles across the whole front, selected by the division or higher commander. The preparation of such a belt is normally a priority engineer task. b. Subsidiary. A supplement to the primary belt to give depth in front or behind or to protect the flanks.

demolition chamber(*)	[USA] DoD:  Space intentionally provided in a structure for the emplacement of explosive charges.

demolition firing party(*)	[USA] DoD:  The party at the site which is technically responsible for the demolition. See also demolition guard.

demolition guard(*)	[USA] DoD:  A local force positioned to ensure that a target is not captured by an enemy before orders are given for its demolition and before the demolition has been successfully fired. The commander of the demolition guard is responsible for the tactical control of all troops at the demolition site, including the demolition firing party.  The commander of the demolition guard is responsible for transmitting the order to fire to the demolition firing party.

demolition kit(*)	[USA] DoD:  The demolition tool kit complete with explosives.  See also demolition tool kit.

demolition target(*)	[USA] DoD:  A target of known military interest identified for possible future demolition. See also charged demolition target; reserved demolition target; uncharged demolition target.

demolition tool kit(*)	[USA] DoD:  The tools, materials and accessories of a nonexplosive nature necessary for preparing demolition charges. See also demolition kit.

demolition(*)	[USA] DoD:  The destruction of structures, facilities, or material by use of fire, water, explosives, mechanical, or other means.

demonstration(*)	[USA] DoD:  An attack or show of force on a front where a decision is not sought, made with the aim of deceiving the enemy. See also amphibious demonstration; diversion; diversionary attack.

DEMSTAT	Deployment/Employment/Mobilization Status (FORSCOM)

DEMVAL	[USA] Demonstration & Evaluation

denial measure(*)	[USA] DoD:  An action to hinder or deny the enemy the use of space, personnel, or facilities. It may include destruction, removal, contamination, or erection of obstructions.

denied area	[USA] DoD:  An area under enemy or unfriendly control in which friendly forces cannot expect to operate successfully within existing operational constraints and force capabilities.

density altitude(*)	[USA] DoD:  An atmospheric density expressed in terms of the altitude which corresponds with that density in the standard atmosphere.

density(*)	[USA] DoD:  The average number of mines per meter of minefield front.

DENTAL	Dental Service Report (USAF)

Deny Flight	[NATO] NATO operation to enforce the 'no-fly' zone over Bosnia.

DEP	Delayed Entry Program

DEP	Depot/Data Element Profile

DEPACK	Deployment Package System

Department of Defense

   Intelligence Information

   System	[USA] DoD:  The aggregation of DOD personnel, procedures, equipment, computer programs, and supporting communications that support the timely and comprehensive preparation and presentation of intelligence and intelligence information to military commanders and national-level decisionmakers.  Also called DODIIS.

Department of the Air Force	[USA] DoD:  The executive part of the Department of the Air Force at the seat of government and all field headquarters, forces, reserve components, installations, activities, and functions under the control or supervision of the Secretary of the Air Force.  See also Military Department.

Department of the Army	[USA] DoD:  The executive part of the Department of the Army at the seat of government and all field headquarters, forces, reserve components, installations, activities, and functions under the control or supervision of the Secretary of the Army. See also Military Department.

Department of the Navy	[USA] DoD:  The executive part of the Department of the Navy at the seat of government; the headquarters, US Marine Corps; the entire operating forces of the United States Navy, including naval aviation, and of the US Marine Corps, including the reserve components of such forces; all field activities, headquarters, forces, bases, installations, activities, and functions under the control or supervision of the Secretary of the Navy; and the US Coast Guard when operating as a part of the Navy pursuant to law. See also Military Department.

departmental intelligence	[USA] DoD:  Intelligence that any department or agency of the Federal Government requires to execute its own mission.

departure airfield	[USA] DoD:  An airfield on which troops and/or materiel are enplaned for flight. See also airfield.

departure end(*)	[USA] DoD:  That end of a runway nearest to the direction in which initial departure is made.

departure point(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. A navigational check point used by aircraft as a marker for setting course. 2. In amphibious operations, an air control point at the seaward end of the helicopter approach lane system from which helicopter waves are dispatched along the selected helicopter approach lane to the initial point.

DEPDA	Deployment Data File (OJCS) (replaced by TPFDD)

DEPDATE	Departure Date from POE

DEPECH	Deployment Echelon

DEPEST	Deployment Package Estimation System

DEPGUIDE	Deployment Guide

DEPID	Deployment Indicator Code

DEPL	Deployment

DEPLAN	Deployment Plan

deployability posture	[USA] DoD:  The state or stage of a unit's preparedness for deployment to participate in a military operation, defined in five levels as follows: a. normal deployability posture. The unit is conducting normal activities. Commanders are monitoring the situation in any area of tension and reviewing plans. No visible overt actions are being taken to increase deployability posture. Units not at home station report their scheduled closure time at home station or the time required to return to home station if ordered to return before scheduled time and desired mode of transportation are available. b. increased deployability posture. The unit is relieved from commitments not pertaining to the mission. Personnel are recalled from training areas, pass, and leave, as required, to meet the deployment schedule. Preparation for deployment of equipment and supplies is initiated. Pre-deployment personnel actions are completed. Essential equipment and supplies located at continental United States (CONUS) or overseas installations are identified. c.advanced deployability posture. All essential personnel, mobility equipment, and accompanying supplies are checked, packed, rigged for deployment, and positioned with deploying unit. The unit remains at home station. Movement requirements are confirmed. Airlift, sealift, and intra-CONUS transportation resources are identified, and initial movement schedules are completed by the Transportation Component Commands. d. marshaled deployability posture. The first increment of deploying personnel, mobility equipment, and accompanying supplies is marshaled at designated ports of embarkation but not loaded.  Sufficient aircraft or sealift assets are positioned at, or en route to, the port of embarkation, either to load the first increment or to sustain a flow, as required by the plan or directive being considered for execution. Supporting airlift control elements (ALCEs), stage crews (if required), and support personnel adequate to sustain the airlift flow at onload, en route, and offload locations will be positioned, as required. e. loaded deployability posture. All first increment equipment and accompanying supplies are loaded aboard ships and prepared for departure to the designated objective area.  Personnel are prepared for loading on minimum notice. Follow-on increments of cargo and personnel are en route or available to meet projected ship loading schedules. Sufficient airlift is positioned and loaded at the port of embarkation to move the first increment or to initiate and sustain a flow, as required by the plan or directive being considered for execution. Supporting ALCEs, stage aircrews (if required), and support personnel adequate to sustain the airlift flow at onload, en route, and offload locations are positioned, as required.

deployed nuclear weapons	[USA] DoD:  1. When used in connection with the transfer of weapons between the Department of Energy and the Department of Defense, this term describes those weapons transferred to and in the custody of the Department of Defense. 2. Those nuclear weapons specifically authorized by the Joint Chiefs of Staff to be transferred to the custody of the storage facilities, carrying or delivery units of the armed forces.

deployment	[USA] DoD:  1. In naval usage, the change from a cruising approach or contact disposition to a disposition for battle. 2. The movement of forces within areas of operation. 3. The positioning of forces into a formation for battle. 4. The relocation of forces and materiel to desired areas of operations. Deployment encompasses all activities from origin or home station through destination, specifically including intra-continental United States, inter-theater, and intratheater movement legs, staging, and holding areas.

deployment data base	[USA] DoD:  The JOPES (Joint Operation Planning and Execution System) data base containing the necessary information on forces, materiel, and filler and replacement personnel movement requirements to support execution. The data base reflects information contained in the refined time-phased force and deployment data from the deliberate planning process or developed during the various phases of the crisis action planning process, and the movement schedules or tables developed by the transportation component commands to support the deployment of required forces, personnel, and materiel. See also time-phased force and deployment data.

deployment diagram	[USA] DoD:  In the assault phase of an amphibious operation, a diagram showing the formation in which the boat group proceeds from the rendezvous area to the line of departure and the method of deployment into the landing formation.

deployment planning	[USA] DoD:  Encompasses all activities from origin or home station through destination, specifically including intra-continental United States, intertheater, and intratheater movement legs, staging areas, and holding areas.

deployment preparation

   order	[USA] DoD:  An order issued by competent authority to move forces or prepare forces for movement (e.g., increase deployability posture of units).

DEPMAS	Deployment Management System (FORSCOM)

DEPOPSDEP	Deputy Operations Deputies

DEPOS	USAREUR Standard Depot System

depot	[USA] DoD:  1. supply--An activity for the receipt, classification, storage, accounting, issue, maintenance, procurement, manufacture, assembly, research, salvage, or disposal of material. 2. personnel--An activity for the reception, processing, training, assignment, and forwarding of personnel replacements.

depot maintenance	[USA] DoD:  That maintenance performed on materiel requiring major overhaul or a complete rebuild of parts, assemblies, subassemblies, and end-items, including the manufacture of parts, modifications, testing, and reclamation as required. Depot maintenance serves to support lower categories of maintenance by providing technical assistance and performing that maintenance beyond their responsibility. Depot maintenance provides stocks of serviceable equipment by using more extensive facilities for repair than are available in lower level maintenance activities.

DEPREP	Deployment Reporting System (JCS)

depression angle	[USA] DoD:  See angle of depression.

DEPSECDEF	Deputy Secretary of Defense (OSD)

depth contour(*)	[USA] DoD:  A line connecting points of equal depth below the hydrographic datum. Also called bathymetric contour or depth curve.

depth curve	[USA] DoD:  See depth contour.

depth(*)	[USA] DoD:  In maritime/hydrographic use, the vertical distance from the plane of the hydrographic datum to the bed of the sea, lake, or river.

DEPUS	Departmental User

DER	[USA] USN: Radar Picket Escort Ship

DEROS	Date of Expected Return from Overseas

DES	Data Encryption Standards

DESC	Defense Electronic Supply Center (DLA)

DESCOM	Depot Systems Command (USA)

description of target(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, an element in the call for fire in which the observer or spotter describes the installation, personnel, equipment, or activity to be taken under fire.

descriptive name(*)	[USA] DoD:  Written indication on maps and charts, used to specify the nature of a feature (natural or artificial) shown by a general symbol.

Desert Shield	[USA] Operation to reinforce the forces in the Gulf to defend Saudi-Arabia and prepare for an eventual conflict with Iraq.

Desert Storm	[USA] Operation to remove the Iraqi Army from Kuwait.

DESIRE	[USA] USAF:  Direct English Statement Information Retrieval Extraction

desired appreciation	[USA] DoD:  See appreciations.

desired effects	[USA] DoD:  The damage or casualties to the enemy or material which a commander desires to achieve from a nuclear weapon detonation.  Damage effects on material are classified as light, moderate, or severe. Casualty effects on personnel may be immediate, prompt, or delayed.

desired ground zero(*)	[USA] DoD:  The point on the surface of the Earth at, or vertically below or above, the center of a planned nuclear detonation.  Also called DGZ. See also actual ground zero; ground zero.

DESO	[UK] Defence Export Services Organization

despatch route	[USA] DoD:  See dispatch route.

destroy (beam)	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "The interceptor will be vectored to a standard beam attack for interception and destruction of the target."

destroy (cutoff)	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "Intercept and destroy. Command vectors will produce a cutoff attack."

destroy (frontal)	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a command meaning, "The interceptor will be vectored to a standard frontal attack for interception and destruction of the target."

destroy (stern)	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept a command meaning, "The interceptor will be vectored to a standard stern attack for interception and destruction of the target."

destroyed	[USA] DoD:  A condition of a target so damaged that it cannot function as intended nor be restored to a usable condition. In the case of a building, all vertical supports and spanning members are damaged to such an extent that nothing is salvageable. In the case of bridges, all spans must have dropped and all piers must require replacement.

destroyer	[USA] DoD:  A high-speed warship designed to operate offensively with strike forces, with hunter-killer groups, and in support of amphibious assault operations. Destroyers also operate defensively to screen support forces and convoys against submarine, air, and surface threats. Normal armament consists of 3-inch and 5-inch dual-purpose guns and various antisubmarine warfare weapons. Designated as DD.

destruction	[USA] DoD:  A type of adjustment for destroying a given target.

destruction area	[USA] DoD:  An area in which it is planned to destroy or defeat the enemy airborne threat. The area may be further subdivided into air intercept, missile (long-, medium-, and short-range), or antiaircraft gun zones.

destruction fire	[USA] DoD:  Fire delivered for the sole purpose of destroying material objects. See also fire.

destruction fire mission(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery, fire delivered for the purpose of destroying a point target. See also fire.

destruction radius(*)	[USA] DoD:  In mine warfare, the maximum distance from an exploding charge of stated size and type at which a mine will be destroyed by sympathetic detonation of the main charge, with a stated probability of destruction, regardless of orientation.

Det	Detachment

detachment(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. A part of a unit separated from its main organization for duty elsewhere. 2. A temporary military or naval unit formed from other units or parts of units.

detailed photographic

   report(*)	[USA] DoD:  A comprehensive, analytical, intelligence report written as a result of the interpretation of photography usually covering a single subject, a target, target complex, and of a detailed nature.

detained	[USA] DoD:  See missing.

detainee	[USA] DoD:  A term used to refer to any person captured or otherwise detained by an armed force.

detainee collecting point	[USA] DoD:  A facility or other location where detainees are assembled for subsequent movement to a detainee processing station.

detainee processing station	[USA] DoD:  A facility or other location where detainees are administratively processed and provided custodial care pending disposition and subsequent release, transfer, or movement to a prisoner-of-war or civilian internee camp.

detecting circuit(*)	[USA] DoD:  The part of a mine firing circuit which responds to the influence of a target.

detection	[USA] DoD:  1. In tactical operations, the perception of an object of possible military interest but unconfirmed by recognition. 2. In surveillance, the determination and transmission by a surveillance system that an event has occurred. 3. In arms control, the first step in the process of ascertaining the occurrence of a violation of an arms-control agreement.

deterioration limit(*)	[USA] DoD:  A limit placed on a particular product characteristic to define the minimum acceptable quality requirement for the product to retain its NATO code number.

deterrence	[USA] DoD:  The prevention from action by fear of the consequences.  Deterrence is a state of mind brought about by the existence of a credible threat of unacceptable counteraction.

deterrent options	[USA] DoD:  A course of action, developed on the best economic, diplomatic, political, and military judgment, designed to dissuade an adversary from a current course of action or contemplated operations.  (In constructing an operation plan, a range of options should be presented to effect deterrence. Each option requiring deployment of forces should be a separate force module.)

detonating cord(*)	[USA] DoD:  A flexible fabric tube containing a high explosive designed to transmit the detonation wave.

detonator(*)	[USA] DoD:  A device containing a sensitive explosive intended to produce a detonation wave.

detour(*)	[USA] DoD:  Deviation from those parts of a route where movement has become difficult or impossible to ensure continuity of movement to the destination. The modified part of the route is known as a "detour."

Detroit	[Allied] Airborne operation on D-day, by the 82nd Airborne in the US sector.

deviation(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. The distance by which a point of impact or burst misses the target. See also circular error probable; delivery error; dispersion error; horizontal error. 2. The angular difference between magnetic and compass headings.

DEW	[USA / Canada] Distant Early Warning, a line of radar sites close to the Arctic, on the northern coast of Canada and on Greenland.  Replaced by the Northern Warning System (NWS).

DEW	Directed-Energy Weapons

DEW	[USA] DoD:  See directed-energy warfare.

DEW Line	Distant Early Warning Line

Dewey Canyon	[USA] Sweep of the A Shau and Da Krong valleys in Vietnam, April 1969.

DEWIZ	Distant Early Warning Identification Zone

DF	Direction Finding

DFAD	Digital Feature Analysis Data

DFAMS	Defense Fuel Automated Management Systems

DFASC	Deployable Force Automated Service Center (USMC)

DFCS	Deployment Flow Computer System (MAC)

DFCS	Digital Fire Control System

DFD	Data Flow Diagram

DFDR	Digital Flight Data Recorder

DFI	Data Field Identifier

DFI	Design, Fabricate, and Install

DFO	Disaster Field Office

DFR-E	Defense Fuels Region, Europe

DFRIF	Defense Freight Railway Interchange Fleet

DFSC	Defense Fuel Supply Center (DLA)

DFSP	Defense Fuel Supply Point (DLA)

DFVLR	[Germany] Deutsche Forschungs- und Versuchsanstalt fur Luft- und Raumfahrt --- German research and test institute for air and space.

DG	Defense Guidance

DGAC	[France] Direction Generale de l'Aviation Civile

DGIS	DoD Gateway Information System

DGM	Digital Group Multiplex

DGSC	Defense General Support Center (DLA)

DGZ	Designated Ground Zero (Nuclear Target)

DHA	[France] Detachement d'Helicopteres ArmesArmed helicopter detachment.

DHHS	Department of Health and Human Services

DI	Data Item

DI	Direct Impact

DIA	[USA] Defense Intelligence Agency

DIAC	Defense Intelligence Analysis Center

DIAL-A-LOG	Air Force On-Line Bulletin Board Systems

DIALCOM	Dialed Communications

DIAM	Defense Intelligence Agency Memorandum/Manual

DIANE	[USA] Digital Integrated Attack and Navigation Equipment, for the Grumman A-6 intruder.

DIAOBS	DIA Order of Battle

DIAOLS	DIA On-line Intelligence System

diapositive(*)	[USA] DoD:  A positive photograph on a transparent medium. See also transparency.

DICO	Data Information and Coordination Office (OJCS)

DICOMNET	Defense Intelligence Teletypewriter Network

DID	Data Item Description

DID	Display Interface Device

DID/S	Data Item Description/System

DIDB	Defense Integrated Data System

DIDB	DLA Inventory Data Base (DLA)

DIDHS	Deployed IDHS (USRECOM)

DIDS	Decision Information Distribution System

DIDS	Defense Integrated Data System (DSA)

died of wounds received

   in action	[USA] DoD:  A casualty category applicable to a hostile casualty, other than the victim of a terrorist activity, who dies of wounds or other injuries received in action after having reached a medical treatment facility. Also called DWRIA. See also casualty category.

DIEOB	Electronic Order of Battle Files

DIF	Document Interchange Format

DIFAX	Defense Intelligence Facsimile Network

differential ballistic wind(*)	[USA] DoD:  In bombing, a hypothetical wind equal to the difference in velocity between the ballistic wind and the actual wind at a release altitude.

diffraction loading(*)	[USA] DoD:  The total force which is exerted on the sides of a structure by the advancing shock front of a nuclear explosion.

DIFM	Due In From Maintenance

DIFS	Deployable Intelligence Fusion System

DIIVS	Defense Intransit Item Visibility System (USA)

DILC	Dedicated Intelligence Loop Circuits

DILC	Defense Intelligence Loop Circuit

DILC	Display Interface Processor

DIMES	Defense Integrated Management Engineering System

DIN	AUTODIN Data Identification Number

DIN	Defense Intelligence Notice

DIN	International Industrial Standard Designator

DIN/DSSCS	Digital Information Network/Defense Special Security Communications System

DINAH	Desktop Interface to AUTODIN Host

DINAS	Digital Inertial Navigation / Attack System

DINDAC	Digital Access Direct Access

DINOB	Naval Order of Battle

DINS	Digital Inertial Navigation System

DIOBS	DIA Order of Battle

DIOP	Defense Intelligence Objectives and Priorities

dip needle circuit(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a mechanism which responds to a change in the magnitude of the vertical component of the total magnetic field.

dip(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, the amount by which a moored mine is carried beneath its set depth by a current or tidal stream acting on the mine casing and mooring.

DIPEC	Defense Industrial Plan Equipment Center

diplomatic authorization(*)	[USA] DoD:  Authority for overflight or landing obtained at government-to-government level through diplomatic channels.

DIPP	Defense Intelligence Planning Projection

DIPS	Display Information Processor System

DIPS	Dynamic Isotope Power System

DIR	Director

direct action	[USA] DoD:  Short-duration strikes and other small-scale offensive actions by special operations forces to seize, destroy, capture, recover, or inflict damage on designated personnel or materiel. In the conduct of these operations, special operations forces may employ raid, ambush, or direct assault tactics; emplace mines and other munitions; conduct standoff attacks by fire from air, ground, or maritime platforms; provide terminal guidance for precision-guided munitions; and conduct independent sabotage. Also called DA.

direct action fuze	[USA] DoD:  See impact action fuze; proximity fuze; self-destroying fuse; time fuze.

direct air support center	[USA] DoD:  A subordinate operational component of a tactical air control system designed for control and direction of close air support and other tactical air support operations, and normally collocated with fire-support coordination elements. See also direct air support center (airborne).

direct air support center

   (airborne)	[USA] DoD:  An airborne aircraft equipped with the necessary staff personnel, communications, and operations facilities to function as a direct air support center. See also direct air support center.

direct exchange	[USA] DoD:  A supply method of issuing serviceable materiel in exchange for unserviceable materiel on an item-for-item basis.

direct fire	[USA] DoD:  Gunfire delivered on a target, using the target itself as a point of aim for either the gun or the director.

direct illumination(*)	[USA] DoD:  Illumination provided by direct light from pyrotechnics or searchlights.

direct laying	[USA] DoD:  Laying in which the sights of weapons are aligned directly on the target. See also lay.

direct support	[USA] DoD:  A mission requiring a force to support another specific force and authorizing it to answer directly the supported force's request for assistance. See also close support; general support; mutual support; support.

direct support artillery(*)	[USA] DoD:  Artillery whose primary task is to provide fire requested by the supported unit.

direct supporting fire(*)	[USA] DoD:  Fire delivered in support of part of a force, as opposed to general supporting fire which is delivered in support of the force as a whole. See also close supporting fire; deep supporting fire; supporting fire.

directed energy	[USA] DoD:  An umbrella term covering technologies that relate to the production of a beam of concentrated electromagnetic energy or atomic or subatomic particles. Also called DE. See also directed-energy device; directed-energy weapon.

directed exercise	[USA] DoD:  See JCS-directed exercise.

directed-energy device	[USA] DoD:  A system using directed energy primarily for a purpose other than as a weapon. Directed-energy devices may produce effects that could allow the device to be used as a weapon against certain threats, for example, laser rangefinders and designators used against sensors that are sensitive to light. See also directed energy; directed-energy weapon.

directed-energy protective

   measures	[USA] DoD:  That division of directed-energy warfare involving actions taken to protect friendly equipment, facilities, and personnel to ensure friendly effective uses of the electromagnetic spectrum that are threatened by hostile directed-energy weapons and devices.

directed-energy warfare	[USA] DoD:  Military action involving the use of directed-energy weapons, devices, annd countermeasures to either cause direct damage or destruction of enemy equipment, facilities, and personnel, or to determine, exploit, reduce, or prevent hostile use of the electromagnetic spectrum through damage, destruction, and disruption. It also includes actions taken to protect friendly equipment, facilities, and personnel and retain friendly use of the electromagnetic spectrum. Also called DEW. See also directed energy; directed-energy device; directed-energy weapon; electromagnetic spectrum; electronic warfare.

directed-energy weapon	[USA] DoD:  A system using directed energy primarily as a direct means to damage or destroy enemy equipment, facilities, and personnel. See also directed energy; directedenergy device.

directing staff	[USA] DoD:  See exercise directing staff.

direction finding	[USA] DoD:  A procedure for obtaining bearings of radio frequency emitters by using a highly directional antenna and a display unit on an intercept receiver or ancillary equipment.

direction of attack	[USA] DoD:  A specific direction or route that the main attack or center of mass of the unit will follow. The unit is restricted, required to attack as indicated, and is not normally allowed to bypass the enemy. The direction of attack is used primarily in counterattacks or to ensure that supporting attacks make maximal contribution to the main attack.

direction(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. In artillery and naval gunfire support, a term used by a spotter/observer in a call for fire to indicate the bearing of the spotting line. 2. See intelligence cycle.

directional gyro indicator	[USA] DoD:  An azimuth gyro with a direct display and means for setting the datum to a specified compass heading.

directive(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. A military communication in which policy is established or a specific action is ordered. 2. A plan issued with a view to putting it into effect when so directed, or in the event that a stated contingency arises. 3. Broadly speaking, any communication which initiates or governs action, conduct, or procedure.

DIREP	Difficulty Report

DIRM	Director, Information Resource Management

DIRNSA	Director, National Security Agency

DIRS	Damage Information Recording System (AFSC/USAFE/PACAF)

DIS	Defense Intelligence Service

DIS	Disabled-in-Service

DIS	DoD Investigative Service

DISA	Defense Information Systems Agency

DISA	Deployable Information Systems Architecture

disaffected person	[USA] DoD:  A person who is alienated or estranged from those in authority or lacks loyalty to the government; a state of mind.

DISAM	Defense Institute of Security Assistance Management

disarmament	[USA] DoD:  The reduction of a military establishment to some level set by international agreement. See also arms control; arms control agreement; arms control measure.

disarmed mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  A mine for which the arming procedure has been reversed, rendering the mine inoperative. It is safe to handle and transport and can be rearmed by simple action.

disaster control	[USA] DoD:  Measures taken before, during, or after hostile action or natural or manmade disasters to reduce the probability of damage, minimize its effects, and initiate recovery. See also area damage control; damage control.

DISC	Defense Industrial Supply Center

Disciplined Guard	[USA] Operation to provide aircover for UN forces in Bosnia.

DISCOM	Division Support Center (USA)

discriminating circuit(*)	[USA] DoD:  That part of the operating circuit of a sea mine which distinguishes between the response of the detecting circuit to the passage of a ship and the response to other disturbances (e.g., influence sweep, countermining, etc.)

disembarkation schedule	[USA] DoD:  See debarkation schedule.

disengagement	[USA] DoD:  In arms control, a general term for proposals that would result in the geographic separation of opposing nonindigenous forces without directly affecting indigenous military forces.

DISI	Defense Industrial Security Institute

DISIDS	Display and Information Distribution System

DISMS	Defense Integrated Subsistence Management System

DISN	[USA] Defense Information Systems Network (GCCS)

DISNET	Defense Integrated Secure Network

DISOSS	Distributed Office Support System (IBM)

dispatch route(*)	[USA] DoD:  In road traffic, a roadway over which full control, both as to priorities of use and the regulation of movement of traffic in time and space is exercised. Movement authorization is required for its use, even by a single vehicle. See also route.

dispensary	[USA] DoD:  See clinic.

dispenser(*)	[USA] DoD:  In air armament, a container or device which is used to carry and release submunitions. See also cluster bomb unit.

dispersal	[USA] DoD:  Relocation of forces for the purpose of increasing survivability. See also dispersion.

dispersal airfield	[USA] DoD:  An airfield, military or civil, to which aircraft might move before H-hour on either a temporary duty or permanent change of station basis and be able to conduct operations. See also airfield.

dispersed movement

   pattern(*)	[USA] DoD:  A pattern for ship-to-shore movement which provides additional separation of landing craft both laterally and in depth. This pattern is used when nuclear weapon threat is a factor.

dispersed site(*)	[USA] DoD:  A site selected to reduce concentration and vulnerability by its separation from other military targets or a recognized threat area.

dispersion error(*)	[USA] DoD:  The distance from the point of impact or burst of a round to the mean point of impact or burst.

dispersion pattern(*)	[USA] DoD:  The distribution of a series of rounds fired from one weapon or group of weapons under conditions as nearly identical as possible the points of bursts or impact being dispersed about a point called the mean point of impact.

dispersion(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. A scattered pattern of hits around the mean point of impact of bombs and projectiles dropped or fired under identical conditions. 2. In antiaircraft gunnery, the scattering of shots in range and deflection about the mean point of explosion. 3. The spreading or separating of troops, materiel, establishments, or activities which are usually concentrated in limited areas to reduce vulnerability. 4. In chemical and biological operations, the dissemination of agents in liquid or aerosol form. 5. In airdrop operations, the scatter of personnel and/or cargo on the drop zone.  6. In naval control of shipping, the reberthing of a ship in the periphery of the port area or in the vicinity of the port for its own protection in order to minimize the risk of damage from attack. See also convoy dispersal point. See also circular error probable; delivery error; deviation; dispersion error; horizontal error.

displaced person(*)	[USA] DoD:  A civilian who is involuntarily outside the national boundaries of his or her country. See also evacuee; evacuees; refugee; refugees.

displacement	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, separation between target and interceptor tracks established to position the interceptor in such a manner as to provide sufficient maneuvering and acquisition space.

disposition(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. Distribution of the elements of a command within an area, usually the exact location of each unit headquarters and the deployment of the forces subordinate to it. 2. A prescribed arrangement of the stations to be occupied by the several formations and single ships of a fleet, or major subdivisions of a fleet, for any purpose, such as cruising, approach, maintaining contact, or battle.  3. A prescribed arrangement of all the tactical units composing a flight or group of aircraft. See also deployment; dispersion. (DOD)  4. The removal of a patient from a medical treatment facility by reason of return to duty, transfer to another treatment facility, death, or other termination of medical case.

disruptive pattern(*)	[USA] DoD:  In surveillance, an arrangement of suitably colored irregular shapes which, when applied to the surface of an object, is intended to enhance its camouflage.

DISS	Digital Ionospheric Sounding System

dissemination	[USA] DoD:  See intelligence cycle.

DISTAFF	Directing Staff (For Exercises)

distance	[USA] DoD:  1. The space between adjacent individual ships or boats measured in any direction between foremasts. 2. The space between adjacent men, animals, vehicles, or units in a formation measured from front to rear. 3. The space between known reference points or a ground observer and a target, measured in meters (artillery), in yards (naval gunfire), or in units specified by the observer. See also interval.

distributed fire(*)	[USA] DoD:  Fire so dispersed as to engage most effectively an area target. See also fire.

distribution	[USA] DoD:  1. The arrangement of troops for any purpose, such as a battle, march, or maneuver. 2. A planned pattern of projectiles about a point. 3. A planned spread of fire to cover a desired frontage or depth. 4. An official delivery of anything, such as orders or supplies. 5. That functional phase of military logistics that embraces the act of dispensing materiel, facilities, and services. 6. The process of assigning military personnel to activities, units, or billets.

distribution point(*)	[USA] DoD:  A point at which supplies and/or ammunition, obtained from supporting supply points by a division or other unit, are broken down for distribution to subordinate units. Distribution points usually carry no stocks; items drawn are issued completely as soon as possible.

distribution system	[USA] DoD:  That complex of facilities, installations, methods, and procedures designed to receive, store, maintain, distribute, and control the flow of military materiel between the point of receipt into the military system and the point of issue to using activities and units.

DISUM	[USA] DoD:  See daily intelligence summary.

DIT	Draft Initiation Time

ditching	[USA] DoD:  Controlled landing of a distressed aircraft on water.

DITS	Digital Imagery Transmission System

DIU	Digital Interface Unit

DIV	[USA] Division (USA)

DIVAD	Division Air Defense

DIVARTY	Division Artillery

Diver	[UK] Codename for the V-1.

diversion	[USA] DoD:  1. The act of drawing the attention and forces of an enemy from the point of the principal operation; an attack, alarm, or feint that diverts attention. 2. A change made in a prescribed route for operational or tactical reasons. A diversion order will not constitute a change of destination. 3. A rerouting of cargo or passengers to a new transshipment point or destination or on a different mode of transportation prior to arrival at ultimate destination. 4. In naval mine warfare, a route or channel bypassing a dangerous area. A diversion may connect one channel to another or it may branch from a channel and rejoin it on the other side of the danger. See also demonstration.

diversionary attack(*)	[USA] DoD:  An attack wherein a force attacks, or threatens to attack, a target other than the main target for the purpose of drawing enemy defenses away from the main effort. See also demonstration.

diversionary landing	[USA] DoD:  An operation in which troops are actually landed for the purpose of diverting enemy reaction away from the main landing.

divert	[USA] DoD:  1. "Proceed to divert field or carrier as specified." 2. To change the target, mission, or destination of an airborne flight.

diving chamber	[USA] DoD:  See hyperbaric chamber.

division artillery	[USA] DoD:  Artillery that is permanently an integral part of a division. For tactical purposes, all artillery placed under the command of a division commander is considered division artillery.

division slice	[USA] DoD:  See slice.

division(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. A tactical unit/formation as follows: a. A major administrative and tactical unit/formation which combines in itself the necessary arms and services required for sustained combat, larger than a regiment/brigade and smaller than a corps. b. A number of naval vessels of similar type grouped together for operational and administrative command, or a tactical unit of a naval aircraft squadron, consisting of two or more sections. c. An air division is an air combat organization normally consisting of two or more wings with appropriate service units. The combat wings of an air division will normally contain similar type units. 2. An organizational part of a headquarters that handles military matters of a particular nature, such as personnel, intelligence, plans, and training, or supply and evacuation. 3. A number of personnel of a ship's complement grouped together for operational and administrative command.

DJS	Director, Joint Staff

DJSM	Director, Joint Staff Memorandum

DK 	[USSR] Desantniy korabl' (landing ship)

DL	[USA] USN: Frigate

DL	Data Link

DL	Documentation Library

DLA	Defense Logistics Agency

DLANET	Defense Logistics Agency Network

DLAR	Defense Logistics Agency Regulation

DLC	Direct Lift Control

DLCS	Data Link Communications System

DLDED	Division Level Data Entry Device

DLED	Digital Loop Encryption Device

DLG	[USA] USN: Guided Missile Frigate

DLGH	[USA] USN: Guided Missile Frigate, Helicopter

DLGN	[USA] USN: Guided Missile Frigate, nuclear-powered

DLIFC	Defense Language Institute, Foreign Language Center

DLK	Downbank Telemetry Processing

DLM	Depot Level Maintenance

DLM	Direct Logistics Maintenance

DLMSFDS	Digital Landmass System Feature Display System (JDSSC)

DLOGS	Division Logistics System (USA)

DLRP	Data Link Reference Point

DLRS	Depot Level Reparables

DLS	Data Link Support

DLS	Data Link System

DLS	Depot Level Services

DLSC	Defense Logistic Service Center

DLSIE	Defense Logistics Studies Information Exchange

DLSSO	Defense Logistics Standard Systems Office

DLT	Decision Logic Table

DLYSUM	Daily Summary Spare Engines (USAF)

DLYSUMM	Daily Summary Spare Engines (PACAF)

DLZ	Dynamic Launch Zone

DM	[USA] USN: Light Minelayer

DM	[USSR] Dopolnitelny Motor --- Auxiliary Motor. Ramjet engines, usually fitted underwing to WWII fighters, in an attempt to increase performance.

DM	Data Manager/Management

DM	Data Mark

DM	Data Memory

DM	Decision Making

DM	Directorate of ADPS Management

DM	Discard Message

DM IV	Data Management, Version IV (Honeywell)

DMA	[USA] Defense Mapping Agency

DMA	Data Management Administrator

DMA	Designated Maintenance Agency

DMA	Direct Memory Access

DMA-AF	Defense Message System - Air Force

DMAAC	Defense Mapping Agency Aerospace Center

DMATS	Defense Metropolitan Area Telephone Service/System

DMC	Data Multiplexer Control

DMC	Depot Maintenance Concept

DMD	Deployment Management System

DMD	Deployment Manning Document

DMDC	Defense Manpower Data Center

DMDS	Data Management Display System

DME	Distance Measuring Equipment

DMES	Deployable Mobility Execution System (HQ USAF)

DMGS	Digital Map Generation System

DMI	Depot Maintenance Interservicing

DMICS	Distributed Management Information and Control System

DMIF	Depot Maintenance Industrial Fund

DMINS	DLA's Distributed Minicomputer System

DMIP	Defense Mediterranean Improvement Program

DML	Data Manipulation Language

DMM	DynaMetric Model (USAF)

DMMIS	Depot Maintenance Management Information System (AFLC)

DMMS	Depot Maintenance Management system (USMC)

DMMSS	Depot Maintenance Management Support System (AFLC)

DMO	Contract Data management Officer

DMO	Documentation Management Officer

DMPI	Desired Mean Point of Impact

DMR	Data Management Routines

DMRIS	Defense Medical Regulating Information System

DMS	[USA] High Speed Minelayer

DMS	Data Management System

DMS	Defense Message System

DMS	Diminishing Manufacturing Sources

DMS	Documentation Management System

DMS 1100	Database Management System for S1100 computer systems (UNISYS)

DMSIG	DMS Information Group

DMSP	Defense Meteorological Satellite Program

DMSPA	Defense Mobilization and Support Planning Agency

DMSSC	Defense Medical Systems Support Center

DMSSO	Defense Material Standards and Specifications Office (DLA)

DMT	Technology Division of the Directorate of ADPS Management

DMTI	Digitized Moving Target Indicator

DMU	Data Management Unit

DMWR	Depot Maintenance Work Requirements

DMZ	Demilitarized Zone

DN	Data net

DN355	Datanet 355 (Honeywell)

DN8	Datanet 8 (Honeywell)

DNA	Defense Nuclear Agency

DNAS	DODIIS Network Access System

DND	Department of National Defense (Canada)

DNIF	Duty Not Involving Flying

DNS	Distributed Network Supervisor

DNSIX	DODIIS Network Security for Information Exchange

DNSS	Defense Navigation Satellite System

DNVT	Digital Nonsecure Voice Terminal (TRI-TAC)

DO	Daily Operations

DO	Deputy Commander for Operations

DOA	Direction Of Arrival

DOB	Dispersed Operating Base

DOC	Department of Commerce

DOC	Designed Operational Capabilities

DOCC	DCA Operations Control Complex

dock landing ship	[USA] DoD:  A naval ship designed to transport and launch loaded amphibious craft and vehicles with their crews and embarked personnel in amphibious assault, and to render limited docking and repair service to small ships and craft; and one that is capable of acting as a control ship in an amphibious assault. Designated LSD.

DOCPREP	Document Preparation in Support of E-3A (AWACS)

DOCS	Designated Operational Capability Statement (USAF)

DOCS	DSCS Operational Control System

doctrine	[USA] DoD:  Fundamental principles by which the military forces or elements thereof guide their actions in support of national objectives. It is authoritative but requires judgment in application.  See also combined doctrine; joint doctrine; multi-Service doctrine.

DOD	Department of Defense

DoD	Department of Defense

DOD Internal Audit

   Organizations	[USA] DoD:  The Army Audit Agency; Naval Audit Service; Air Force Audit Agency; and the Office of the Assistant Inspector General for Auditing, Office of the Inspector General, DOD.

DOD-STD	Department of Defense Standard

DODAAC	Department of Defense Activity Address Code

DODAAD	Department of Defense Activity Address Directory

DODCI	Department of Defense Computer Institute

DODCSC	DoD Computer Security Center

DODD	DoD Directive

DODI	DoD Instruction

DODIC	Department of Defense Identification Code

DODIIS	Department of Defense Intelligence Information System (DIA)

DODINST	Department of Defense Instruction

DODIP	Department of Defense Information Program

DODISS	Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards

DODM	DoD Manual

DODSASP	DoD Small Arms Serialization Program (USA)

DOE	Date of Enlistment

DOE	Department of Energy

DOI	Department of Interior

DOI	DSSCS Operating Instruction

DOIM	Director of Information Management

DOJ	Department of Justice

DOJ	Directorate of Combat Employment (USAFE)

DOL	Department of Labor

DOL	Dispersed Operating Locations

DOLARS	Departmental On-Line Accounting and Reporting System

DOLCE	Digital On-Line Cryptographic Equipment

DOLLARS	Dedicated On-Line Logistical Airlift Ratemaking System

dolly	[USA] DoD:  Airborne data link equipment.

dome	[USA] DoD:  See spray dome.

domestic air traffic	[USA] DoD:  Air traffic within the continental United States.

domestic emergencies	[USA] DoD:  Emergencies affecting the public welfare and occurring within the 50 states, District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, US possessions and territories, or any political subdivision thereof, as a result of enemy attack, insurrection, civil disturbance, earthquake, fire, flood, or other public disasters or equivalent emergencies that endanger life and property or disrupt the usual process of government. The term domestic emergency includes any or all of the emergency conditions defined below: a. civil defense emergency--A domestic emergency disaster situation resulting from devastation created by an enemy attack and requiring emergency operations during and following that attack. It may be proclaimed by appropriate authority in anticipation of an attack. b. civil disturbances---Riots, acts of violence, insurrections, unlawful obstructions or assemblages, or other disorders prejudicial to public law and order. The term civil disturbance includes all domestic conditions requiring or likely to require the use of Federal Armed Forces pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 15 of Title 10, United States Code. c. major disaster--Any flood, fire, hurricane, tornado, earthquake, or other catastrophe which, in the determination of the President, is or threatens to be of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant disaster assistance by the Federal Government under Public Law 606, 91st Congress (42 United States Code 58) to supplement the efforts and available resources of State and local governments in alleviating the damage, hardship, or suffering caused thereby. d. natural disaster--All domestic emergencies except those created as a result of enemy attack or civil disturbance.

domestic intelligence	[USA] DoD:  Intelligence relating to activities or conditions within the United States that threaten internal security and that might require the employment of troops; and intelligence relating to activities of individuals or agencies potentially or actually dangerous to the security of the Department of Defense.

dominant user concept	[USA] DoD:  The concept that the Service which is the principal consumer will have the responsibility for performance of a support workload for all using Services.

DOMS	Director of Military Support

DONOACS	Department of the Navy Office Automation and Communication System (USN)

DOO	Daily Operations Order (NATO)

DOP	Development Options Paper

DOPMA	Defense Officer Personnel Management Act (DoD)

doppler effect(*)	[USA] DoD:  The phenomenon evidenced by the change in the observed frequency of a sound or radio wave caused by a time rate of change in the effective length of the path of travel between the source and the point of observation.

doppler radar	[USA] DoD:  A radar system that differentiates between fixed and moving targets by detecting the apparent change in frequency of the reflected wave due to motion of target or the observer.

DOPSUM	Daily Operations Summary (USAFE)

DOR	Date of Rank

DORAN	DLA's Operations Research Analysis Network

dormant(*)	[USA] DoD:  In mine warfare, the state of a mine during which a time delay feature in a mine prevents it from being actuated.

DOS	Date of Separation

DOS	Days of Supply

DOS	Department of State

DOS	Disk Operating System

DOS	Distributed Operating System

DOSAAF	[USSR] Dobrovoln'oe Obshchestvo Sodeistviya Armii, Aviatsii i Flotu.  Voluntary Association for the support of Army, Aviation and Fleet.  Paramilitary sport organization that undertook basic flying training.

dose rate contour line(*)	[USA] DoD:  A line on a map, diagram, or overlay joining all points at which the radiation dose rate at a given time is the same.

dosimetry(*)	[USA] DoD:  The measurement of radiation doses. It applies to both the devices used (dosimeters) and to the techniques.

DOSS	DSCS Operational Support Systems

DOT	Department of Transportation

DOT	Director of Training

DOT EO	Department of Transportation Emergency Organization

Doube	Destroy, Disrupt and Delay Model (ASD)

double agent	[USA] DoD:  Agent in contact with two opposing intelligence services, only one of which is aware of the double contact or quasi-intelligence services.

double flow route(*)	[USA] DoD:  A route of at least two lanes allowing two columns of vehicles to proceed simultaneously, either in the same direction or in opposite directions. See also limited access route; single flow route.

doubtful(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, a term used by an observer or spotter to indicate that he was unable to determine the difference in range between the target and a round or rounds.

down lock(*)	[USA] DoD:  A device for locking retractable landing gear in the down or extended position.

down(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support: 1. A term used in a call for fire to indicate that the target is at a lower altitude than the reference point used in identifying the target. 2. A correction used by an observer/spotter in time fire to indicate that a decrease in height of burst is desired.

Downfall	[USA] Plan for the invasion of Japan in 1945.

downgrade	[USA] DoD:  To determine that classified information requires, in the interests of national security, a lower degree of protection against unauthorized disclosure than currently provided, coupled with a changing of the classification designation to reflect such lower degree.

DOX	Directorate of Operational Plans

DP	Data Processing

DP	Defense Programs

DP	Deliberate Planning

DP	Demarcation Point

DP	Departure Point

DP	Director of Personnel

DPA	Delegation of Procurement Authority

DPA&E	Director, Program Analysis and Evaluation

DPANS	Draft Proposal American National Standards

DPAS	Digital Patch and Access System (DCS)

DPC	Data Processing Center

DPC	Defense Planning Committee (NATO)

DPC	Defense Planning Committee, of NATO.

DPCA	Dual Port Communications Adapter

DPCMB	Defense Procurement Career Management Board

DPD	Data Project Directive

DPD	Detailed Procedures Description

DPDM	DODIIS Protocol Development and Maintenance

DPDO	Defense Property Disposal Office

DPDR-E	Defense Property Disposal Region - Europe

DPE	Data Processing Equipment/Element

DPE	Demand Processing Unit

DPG	[USA] DoD:  See Defense Planning Guidance.

DPI	Data Processing Installation

DPI	Dots Per Inch

DPICM	Dual Purpose Improved Conventional Munitions

DPM	Data Processing Module

DPML	Deputy Program Manager for Logistics

DPO	Disaster Preparedness Office

DPP	Data Project Plan

DPPB	Defense Intelligence Information Systems Products Priorities Board

DPPG	DoD Policy Planning Guidance

DPQ	Defense Planning Questionnaire (DoD)

DPR	Design Problem Report (AF Form 1774)

DPRC	Defense Program Review Committee

DPRP	Disaster Prevention and Recovery Plan

DPS	Data Processing System

DPS	Decision Package Sets

DPS	Delegated Production System

DPS	Display Processing System

DPS	Distributed Processing System

DPS	Distributed Processing System (DPS8/WWMCCS ADP)

DPSB	Defense Program Strategy Board

DPSC	Defense Personnel Support Center

DPSCPAC	Data Processing Service Center Pacific Fleet

DPSK	Differential Phase Shift Keying

DPU	Data Processing Unit

DPU	Dual Processor Unit

DR	Dead Reckoning

DR	Deficiency Report

DR	Design Review

DR	Detection Radar

DR	Discrepancy Report

DRA	[UK] Defence Research Agency

DRA	Decision Risk Analysis

draft plan(*)	[USA] DoD:  A plan for which a draft plan has been coordinated and agreed with the other military headquarters and is ready for coordination with the nations involved, that is those nations who would be required to take national actions to support the plan. It may be used for future planning and exercises and may form the basis for an operation order to be implemented in time of emergency. See also initial draft plan; coordinated draft plan; final plan; operation plan.

drafter	[USA] DoD:  A person who actually composes the message for release by the originator or the releasing officer. See also originator.

drag	[USA] DoD:  Force of aerodynamic resistance caused by the violent currents behind the shock front.

drag loading(*)	[USA] DoD:  The force on an object or structure due to transient winds accompanying the passage of a blast wave. The drag pressure is the product of the dynamic pressure and the drag coefficient which is dependent upon the shape (or geometry) of the structure or object.  See also dynamic pressure.

Dragon	[USA] DoD:  A manportable medium antitank weapon, consisting of a round (missile and launcher) and a tracker that provides antitank/assault fire of infantry platoon level for employment against tanks and hard point targets such as emplaced weapons or fortifications. Designated as M-47.

Dragon Fly	[USA] ?

DRAM	Dynamic Random Access Memory

DRAW	Direct Read After Write

DRB	Defense Resource Board (OSD)

DRC	Data Reduction Center

DRC	Director of Reserve Components (USA)

DRC	Dynamics Research Corporation

DRCU	DEW Line Record Communications Upgrade

DRD	Data Requirements Document

DRDTO	Detection Radar Data Take-Off

DRE	Diversity Reception Equipment (ESD)

DRED	Deferred Requisitioning of Engineering Drawings

DRF	Disaster Response Force

DRFM	Digital Radio Frequency Memory

DRG	Directional Receiver Group

drift angle(*)	[USA] DoD:  The angle measured in degrees between the heading of an aircraft or ship and the track made good.

drift(*)	[USA] DoD:  In ballistics, a shift in projectile direction due to gyroscopic action which results from gravitational and atmospherically induced torques on the spinning projectile.

drifting mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  A buoyant or neutrally buoyant mine, free to move under the influence of waves, wind, current or tide.

drill mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  An inert filled mine or mine-like body, used in loading, laying or discharge practice and trials. See also mine.

DRL	Date Required to Load

DRM	Disaster Resource Manager

DRMC	Defense Resources Management Course

DROLS	Defense RDT&E On-Line Retrieval System

drone	[USA] DoD:  A land, sea, or air vehicle that is remotely or automatically controlled. See also remotely piloted vehicle; unmanned aerial vehicle.

droop stop(*)	[USA] DoD:  A device to limit downward vertical motion of helicopter rotor blades upon rotor shutdown.

drop altitude(*)	[USA] DoD:  The altitude above mean sea level at which airdrop is executed. See also altitude; drop height.

drop height(*)	[USA] DoD:  The vertical distance between the drop zone and the aircraft. See also altitude; drop altitude.

drop message(*)	[USA] DoD:  A message dropped from an aircraft to a ground or surface unit.

drop track	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, the unit having reporting responsibility for a particular track is dropping that track and will no longer report it. Other units holding an interest in that track may continue to report it.

drop zone(*)	[USA] DoD:  A specific area upon which airborne troops, equipment, or supplies are airdropped.

drop(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, a correction used by an observer/spotter to indicate that a decrease in range along a spotting line is desired.

dropmaster	[USA] DoD:  1. An individual qualified to prepare, perform acceptance inspection, load, lash, and eject material for airdrop. 2. An aircrew member who, during parachute operations, will relay any required information between pilot and jumpmaster. See also air dispatcher (cargo).

DRP	Disaster Recovery Plan

DRRB	Data Requirements Review Board

DRS	Deficiency Reporting System (USA)

DRS	Design Requirements Specifications

DRSEM 	Deployable Receive Segment Engineering Model

DRSP 	Defense Reconnaissance Support Program

DRT	Design Review Team

DRU	Direct Reporting Unit

dry deck shelter	[USA] DoD:  A shelter module that attaches to the hull of a specially configured submarine to provide the submarine with the capability to launch and recover special operations personnel, vehicles and equipment while submerged. The dry deck shelter provides a working environment at one atmosphere for the special operations element during transit and has structural integrity to the collapse depth of the host submarine. Also called DDS.

DS	Data Base Specification (DoD Standard Documents)

DS	Defense Suppression

DS	Deficiency System (REDCOM/JDA)

DS	Direct Support

DS&RS	Document Storage and Retrieval System (OJCS)

DS2	Decision Support Display System (FEMA)

DS4	Direct Support Unit Standard Supply System (USA)

DSA	Defense Shipping Authority

DSA	Defense Supply Agency

DSA	Distributed Systems Architecture (Honeywell)

DSAA	Defense Security Assistance Agency

DSAC	DLA Systems Automation Center

DSACS	Defense Standard Ammunition Computer System

DSAD	Data System Authorization Directory (USAF)

DSAP	Data Systems Automation Program

DSAR	Defense Supply Agency Regulation

DSARC	Defense System Acquisition Review Council (OSD)

DSATS	DLA Standard Automation Transportation System

DSB	Defense Science Board (OSD)

DSB	Double Sideband

DSB-AM	Double Sideband Amplitude Modulation

DSC	Defense Supply Center

DSC	Depot Support Concept

DSCS	Defense Satellite Communications System (DCA)

DSCSOC	DSCS Operations Center (DCA)

DSD	Data System Designator

DSD	Defense Support Division

DSDO	Data System Design Office

DSDS	Decision Support Display System

DSE	Distributed Systems Environment

DSEL	Data Systems, Designators Exchange List

DSFC	Direct Side-Force Control

DSISS	AMC Standard Installation Supply System (USA)

DSL	Digital Subscriber Line

DSM	Direct Support Maintenance

DSMC	Defense Systems Management College

DSMDPS	Deployable Strategic Mission Data Preparation System (KC-135)

DSN	Digital Services Network

DSN	[USA] DoD:  See Defense Switched Network.

DSOC	Defense Space Operations Committee

DSP	[USA] Defense Support Program. A network of early-warning satellites.

DSPO	Defense Support Project Office

DSR	Dental Service Report

DSRD	Data Systems R&D Program (MMES)

DSRE	Defense Subsistence Region, Europe

DSREDS	Digital Storage and Retrieval Engineering Data System (USA)

DSRI	Destination Station Routing Indicator

DSRV	[USA] USN: Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle.

DSS	Decision Support System

DSS	Directed Stationing System

DSSCS	Defense Special Secure Communications System

DSSE	Daily Summary Spare Engines (PACAF)

DSSO	Defense System Support Office (Formerly JDSSC/DISA)

DSSP	Defense Standardization and Specification Program

DSSW	Defense Supply Services, Washington

DST	Defense Suppression Threat

DST	Direct Support Team

DSTE	Digital Subscriber Terminal Equipment

DSTP	Director, Strategic Target Planning

DSU	Digital Service Unit (DDS)

DSU	Direct Support Unit (USA)

DSU	Disk Storage Unit

DSVT	Digital Secure Voice Terminal

DSWR	Deep Space Warning Radar (ESD)

DT	Deployment Transaction

DT	Development Test

DT&E	Development, Test, and Evaluation

DTACC	Deployable Tactical Air Control Center

DTACC	Deployed Tanker/Airlift Control Center

DTACCS	Director, Telecommunications and Command and Control Systems

DTAMS	Data Transmission and Message System

DTC	Design to Cost

DTD	Data Transport Device

DTDMA	Distribution Time Division Multiple Access

DTE	Data Terminal Equipment

DTED	Digital Terrain Elevation Data (DMA)

DTG	Date-Time-Group (Julian Day and Zulu Time)

DTG	Distance to Go

DTIC	Defense Technical Information Center

DTL	Diode Transfer Logic

DTLS	Descriptive Top Level Specifications

DTM	Data Transmission Medium

DTMF	Dual-Tone Multiple Frequency

DTN	Data Transmission Network (DCS)

DTNSRDC	David Taylor Naval Ship Research and Development Center

DTO	Daily Tasking Order

DTO	Division Transportation Officer

DTOC	Division Tactical Operations Center

DTOCSE	Division Tactical Operations Center Support Element (USA)

DTP	Data Transfer Process

DTP	Detailed Planning

DTR	Data Terminal Ready

DTS	Data Transfer System

DTS	Data Transmission Subsystem

DTS	Defense Transportation System

DTS	Defensive Technologies Study

DTS	Diplomatic Telecommunications Service

DTSS	Digital Topographic Support System (USA)

DTTS	Defense Transportation Tracking System

DTVE	Digital Television Element

DTWA	Dual Trailing Wire Antenna

dual (multi)-capable

   weapons	[USA] DoD:  1. Weapons, weapon systems, or vehicles capable of selective equipage with different types or mixes of armament or firepower. 2. Sometimes restricted to weapons capable of handling either nuclear or non-nuclear munitions.

dual (multi)-purpose

   weapons	[USA] DoD:  Weapons which possess the capability for effective application in two or more basically different military functions and/or levels of conflict.

dual agent	[USA] DoD:  One who is simultaneously and independently employed by two or more intelligence agencies covering targets for both.

dual capable unit(*)	[USA] DoD:  A nuclear certified delivery unit capable of executing both conventional and nuclear missions.

dual warning

   phenomenology	[USA] DoD:  Deriving warning information from two systems observing separate physical phenomena (e.g., radar/infrared or visible light/X-ray) associated with the same events to attain high credibility while being less susceptible to false reports or spoofing.

dual-capable forces	[USA] DoD:  Forces capable of employing dual-capable weapons.

dual-firing circuit(*)	[USA] DoD:  An assembly comprising two independent firing systems, both electric or both non-electric, so that the firing of either system will detonate all charges. See also combination firing circuit.

dual-purpose weapon	[USA] DoD:  A weapon designed for delivering effective fire against air or surface targets.

DUCC	Deep Underground Command Center

duck	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "Trouble headed your way" (usually followed by "bogey, salvos," etc.).

dud probability	[USA] DoD:  The expected percentage of failures in a given number of firings.

dud(*)	[USA] DoD:  Explosive munition which has not been armed as intended or which has failed to explode after being armed. See also absolute dud; dwarf dud; flare dud; nuclear dud.

due in	[USA] DoD:  Quantities of materiel scheduled to be received from vendors, repair facilities, assembly operation, interdepot transfers, and other sources.

DUEL	Data update Edit Language

DUER	Design Unit Engineering Report

DUI	Data Use Identifier

dummy	[USA] DoD:  See decoy.

dummy message(*)	[USA] DoD:  A message sent for some purpose other than its content, which may consist of dummy groups or may have a meaningless text.

dummy minefield(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a minefield containing no live mines and presenting only a psychological threat.

dummy run	[USA] DoD:  Any simulated firing practice, particularly a dive bombing approach made without release of a bomb. Also called dry run.

dump(*)	[USA] DoD:  A temporary storage area, usually in the open, for bombs, ammunition, equipment, or supplies.

DUNS	Data Universal Numbering System

duplicate negative(*)	[USA] DoD:  A negative reproduced from negative or diapositive.

durable materiel	[USA] DoD:  See non-expendable supplies and materiel.

Durandel	Rocket-Assisted Runway-Cratering Munition

DUS	Design Unit Specification

DUSC	Defense Underground Support Center

DUSD	Deputy Under Secretary of Defense

DUSD C3I	Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Communications, Command, Control, and Intelligence

DUSDRE	Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering

Duster (antiaircraft weapon)	[USA] DoD:  A self-propelled, twin 40-mm antiaircraft weapon for use against low-flying aircraft. Designated as M42.

DUSTWUN	[USA] DoD:  See duty status - whereabouts unknown.

duty status - whereabouts

   unknown	[USA] DoD:  A transitory casualty status, applicable only to military personnel, that is used when the responsible commander suspects the member may be a casualty whose absence is involuntary, but does not feel sufficient evidence currently exists to make a definite determination of missing or deceased. Also called DUSTWUN. See also casualty status.

DV	Distinguished Visitor

DVAL	Data Link Vulnerability Joint Task Force

DVI	Direct Voice Input

DVITS	Digital Video Imagery Transfer System

dwarf dud	[USA] DoD:  A nuclear weapon that, when launched at or emplaced on a target, fails to provide a yield within a reasonable range of that which could be anticipated with normal operation of the weapon. This constitutes a dud only in a relative sense.

DWASP	DLA Standard Warehousing and Shipping Automated System

DWC4	Deployable WWMCCS Command, Control and Communications Capability

DWD	German Weather Service (Deutschewetterdienst)

dwell at/on(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, this term is used when fire is to continue for an indefinite period at specified time or on a particular target or targets.

DWMSTD	Defense Work Measurement Standard Time Date

DWPS	Deployable War Planning System

DWRIA	[USA] DoD:  See died of wounds received in action.

DWS	[Germany] Dispenser Weapon System

DYNA-METRIC	Dynamic Multi-Echelon Technique for Repairable Item Control

DYNAMETRICS	Combat Capabilities Assessment Tool

dynamic pressure(*)	[USA] DoD:  Pressure resulting from some medium in motion, such as the air following the shock front of a blast wave.

DZ	Drop Zone

DZCO	Drop Zone Control Officer

DZSO	Drop Zone Safety Officer


DEFCON Levels

DEFCON 1 	Nuclear War

DEFCON 2 	Conventional War

DEFCON 3 	Emergency / Crises

DEFCON 4 	Heightened Readiness

DEFCON 5 	Peacetime


E

E&A	Evaluation and Assistance Visits

E&DCP	Evaluation and Data Collection Plan

E&E	Evasion and Escape

E&ERFTS	[UK] Elementary & Reserve Training School, at Sywell before WWII.

E&I	Engineering and Installation

E&V	Evaluation and Validation

E-2	[USA] DoD:  See Hawkeye.

E-3A	Sentry (AWACS)

E-4B	National Airborne Operations Center (NAOC).  Formerly known as the National Emergency Airborne Command Post (NEACP). (JCS)

E-I	Engineering and Installation

E/NE	Effective/Non-Effective

E2	Hawkeye (USN)

E3	End-to-End Encryption

EA	[France] Ecole d'Application

EA	Economic Analysis

EA	Electronic Attack

EA	Emergency Actions

EA	Engineering Analysis

EA	Environment Assessment

EA	Evolutionary Acquisition

EA-3	Sky Warrior (USN)

EA-6A	[USA] DoD:  See Intruder.

EA-6B	[USA] DoD:  See Prowler.

EAARS	Exercise After Action Reporting System (EUCOM)

EAATS	[USA] Eastern ARNG Aviation Training Site

EAB	Emergency Air Breathing (Mask)

EAC	Echelons Above Corps (USA)

EAC	Emergency Action Cell

EAC	Emergency Action Center (CELL)

EAC	Emergency Action Console

EAC	Emergency Action Coordinator

EAC	Estimate of Completion (Government Estimate)

EACC	Electronic Asset Control Center

EACIC	Echelons Above Corps Intelligence Center

EACP	European Area Communications Plan

EACT	Emergency Action and Coordination Team

EAD	[USA] DoD:  See earliest arrival date.

EAD	Echelons Above Division

EAD	Extended Active Duty

EAE	Emergency Action Element

EAF	Emergency Action File

Eagle	[USA] DoD:  A twin-engine supersonic, turbofan, all-weather tactical fighter, capable of employing a variety of air-launched weapons in the air-to-air role. The Eagle is air refuelable and is also capable of long-range air superiority missions. Designated as F-15.

Eagle Claw	[USA] The failed attempt in 1980 to free the hostages in the US embassy in Teheran. Also referred to as 'Evening Light'.

EAIR	Enterprise Analysis integration Review

EALT	[USA] DoD:  See earliest anticipated launch time.

EAM	Electronic Accounting Machine

EAM	Emergency Action Message

EANS	Emergency Action Notification System

EAO	Emergency Action Officer

EAOSY	Emergency Action Officer System

EAP	[UK] Experimental Aircraft Programme, technology demonstrator for the EFA.

EAP	Emergency Action Procedures

EAP-JCS	Emergency Action Procedures of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

EAR	Enterprise Analysis Review

EARFLAP	Emergency Action Reporting for Logistical Analysis and Plans

earliest anticipated launch

   time	[USA] DoD:  The earliest time expected for a special operations tactical element and its supporting platform to depart the staging or marshalling area together en route to the operations area. Also called EALT.

earliest arrival date	[USA] DoD:  A day, relative to C-day, that is specified by a planner as the earliest date when a unit, a resupply shipment, or replacement personnel can be accepted at a port of debarkation during a deployment. Used with the latest arrival data, it defines a delivery window for transportation planning. Also called EAD. See also latest arrival date.

EARLO	Enhanced Airlift Reporting for Logistics and Operations

Early Spring	[USA] DoD:  An antireconnaissance satellite weapon system.

early time	[USA] DoD:  See span of detonation (atomic demolition munition employment).

early warning(*)	[USA] DoD:  Early notification of the launch or approach of unknown weapons or weapon carriers. See also attack assessment; tactical warning.

earmarking of stocks(*)	[USA] DoD:  The arrangement whereby nations agree, normally in peacetimee, to identify a proportion of selected items of their war reserve stocks to be called for by specified NATO commanders.

EAROM	Electrically Alterable Read Only Memory

EARS	Emergency AUTODIN Release System

earthing(*)	[USA] DoD:  The process of making a satisfactory electrical connection between the structure, including the metal skin, of an object or vehicle, and the mass of the Earth, to ensure a common potential with the Earth. See also bonding; grounding.

EARTS	Enroute Automated Radar Tracking System

EAS	Emergency Action System (REDCOM/JDA)

EAS	Equivalent Airspeed (corrected for compressibility)

EAS	Expense Assignment System

ease turn	[USA] DoD:  Decrease rate of turn.

EASTPAC	Eastern Pacific

EASY	Automated Economic Analysis System (DLA)

EASY	Emergency Action System (JCS)

EATWG	Executive Agency Transfer Working Group

EAUXCP	East Auxiliary Airborne Command Post (SAC)

EAVS	Emergency Action Voice System

EB	[France] Escadre de Bombardementbombardment wing.  UnitsEB_Units

EBCDIC	Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code

EBMSC	Enduring Battle Management Support Center

EBS	Emergency Broadcast System (FEMA)

EC	[France] Escadre de Chassefighter wing.  Units

EC	Earth Coverage

EC	Electronic Combat

EC	Embedded Computer

EC	Engine Change

EC-130H	Compass Call (USAF)

EC-18	BARIA (Advanced Range Instrumentation Aircraft) (AFSC)

EC3SE	Enhanced C3 Survivability and Endurance

ECA	Earth Central Angle

ECA	Engineering Change Authorization

ECA	European Communications Area (Wiesbaden, GE)

ECAC	Electronic Compatibility Analysis Center

ECAP	Electronic Combat Action Plan

ECAPB	Engineering Unit Capability

ECB	Echelons Corps And Below

ECC	Error Checking and Correcting

ECC	Error Correction Circuitry

ECC	Extended Core Configuration

ECCCS	European Command and Control Communications System

ECCCS	European Command and Control Console System

ECCD	Electronic Cockpit Control Device

ECCFFA	[France] Escadrille de Commandement Centralr de Forces Francais Allemandeflight of the central command of the French forces in Germany.

ECCM	Electronic Counter-Counter Measures

ECCP	Eielson Consolidated Command Post

ECD	Electronic Command Division

ECD	European Communications Division

ECDF	Equipment Characteristics Data File (USA)

ECE	[France] Escadron de Chasse et d'Entrainmentfighter trainer squadron.

ECG	Emergency Coordination Group

ECG	Exercise Control Group

echelon(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. A subdivision of a headquarters, i.e., forward echelon, rear echelon. 2. Separate level of command. As compared to a regiment, a division is a higher echelon, a battalion is a lower echelon. 3. A fraction of a command in the direction of depth to which a principal combat mission is assigned; i.e., attack echelon, support echelon, reserve echelon. 4. A formation in which its subdivisions are placed one behind another, with a lateral and even spacing to the same side.

echeloned displacement(*)	[USA] DoD:  Movement of a unit from one position to another without discontinuing performance of its primary function.  (DOD) Normally, the unit divides into two functional elements (base and advance); and, while the base continues to operate, the advance element displaces to a new site where, after it becomes operational, it is joined by the base element.

ECI	Earth Central Inertial

ECI	Equipment Configuration Item

ECI	Extension Course Institute (AU)

ECL	Emitter-Coupled Logic

ECL	Executive Control Language

ECM	Electronic Counter Measures

ECMC	Emergency Crisis Management Center

ECMC	Enhanced Crisis Management Capability (PACOM/DNA)

ECMF	Electronic Combat Mission Folder

ECMO	Electronic Countermeasures Officer

ECMP&R	EC Master Plan and Roadmap (USAF)

ECN	Engineering Change Notice

ECO	ELINT Collection Outstation (USMC)

ECO	Engineering Change Order

ECO	Equipment Control Officer

ECOM	Army Electronics Command

economic action	[USA] DoD:  The planned use of economic measures designed to influence the policies or actions of another state, e.g., to impair the war-making potential of a hostile power or to generate economic stability within a friendly power.

economic mobilization(*)	[USA] DoD:  The process of preparing for and carrying out such changes in the organization and functioning of the national economy as are necessary to provide for the most effective use of resources in a national emergency.

economic order quantity	[USA] DoD:  That quantity derived from a mathematical technique used to determine the optimum (lowest) total variable costs required to order and hold inventory.

economic potential for war	[USA] DoD:  That share of the total economic capacity of a nation that can be used for the purposes of war.

economic potential(*)	[USA] DoD:  The total capacity of a nation to produce goods and services.

economic retention stock	[USA] DoD:  That portion of the quantity of an item excess of the approved force retention level that has been determined will be more economical to retain for future peacetime issue in lieu of replacement of future issues by procurement. To warrant economic retention, items must have a reasonably predictable demand rate.

economic warfare	[USA] DoD:  Aggressive use of economic means to achieve national objectives.

economy of force theater	[USA] DoD:  Theater in which risk is accepted to allow a concentration of sufficient force in the theater of focus. See also theater of focus.

ECP	Emergency Change Package

ECP	Emergency Command Precedence

ECP	Engineering Change Proposal

ECP	External Communications Processor

ECR	Electronic Combat and Reconnaissance. Version of the Panavia Tornado.

ECR	Emergency Conference Room (JCS)

ECR	Engineering Change Request (AF Form 1146)

ECRS	Embedded Computer Resource Standards

ECS	[USA] Electronic Combat Squadron

ECS	Electronic Control System

ECS	Exterior Communication System (USN)

ECS/CMS	Embedded Computer System/Configuration

ECS2	Executive Control Subordinate System (USA)

ECT	[France] Escadron de Chasse et de Transformationfighter trainer conversion squadron.

ECTED	Electronic Combat Threat Environment Description

ECTT	[France] Escadre de Chasse Tous TempsAll-weather fighter wing.

ECU	Electronic Control Unit

ECU	Engine Change Unit

ECU	Environmental Control Unit

ED	Effective Date Unit Enters Federal Active Duty

ED	Engineering Development

ED	EUCOM Directive

ED	Event Dispatcher

ED	Exploratory Development

EDAC	Error Detection and Correction

EDASRE	Engineering Drawing Automated Storage and Retrieval Equipment

EDATE	Effective Date

EDB	Energy Data Base (DOE)

EDB	Experience Data Base

EDC	Educational Development Center

EDC	Estimated Date of Completion of Loading

EDCARS	Engineering Data Computer Automated Retrieval System (AFLC)

EDD	[USA] USN: Experimental Destroyer

EDD	Earliest Departure Date

EDD	Estimated Delivery Date

EDD	Estimated Departure Date

EDE	[USA] USN: Experimental Escort Ship

EDF	Elmendorf AFB

EDF	Engineering and Development Facility

EDI	Electronic Data Interchange

EDI	European Defense Initiative

EDIP	European Defense Improvement Program

EDL	Electric Discharge Laser

EDM	Engineering Development Model

EDMICS	Engineering Data Management Information and Control System

EDMP	Engineering Data Management Plan

EDN	Emergency Data Network (AFCC)

EDO	[USA] Engineering Duty Officer

EDOC	Effective Date of Change

EDP	Electronic Data Processing

EDP	Emergency Defense Plan

EDP	European Digitization Program

EDP	Event Display Process

EDPE	Electronic Data Processing Equipment

EDPT	Electronic Data Processing Test

EDRE	Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise

EDRIS	Engineering Data Requisition and Index System

EDS	Electronic Data Systems

EDS	European Distribution System

EDS	Executive Display Subsystem

EDS-FS	European Distribution System Forward Stockage

EDS-LOG-C3	EDS Logistics Command, Control, and Communications

EDSA	European Distribution System Aircraft (MAC)

EDSL	Extended Digital Subscriber Line

EDTCC	Electronic Data Transmission Control Center (SAC)

EDU	Electronic Display Unit

EDU	Engine Diagnostic Unit

EDX	Event-Driven Executive Operating System (IBM)

EE	[France] Escadre Electronique

EEA	Essential Elements of Analysis

EEC	Electronic Engine Control

EEC	Emergency Essential Civilians

EEC	European Economic Community

EED	Essential Elements Of Data

EEE	Essential Elements of Evaluation

EEFI	[USA] DoD:  See essential elements of friendly information.

EEG	Electronics Engineering Group

EEI	[USA] DoD:  See essential elements of information.

EEIC	Element of Expense Investment Codes

EEO	Equal Employment Opportunity

EEOB	Enemy Electronic Order Of Battle

EES	Enlisted Evaluation System

EEZ	Electronic Exclusion Zone

EF-111	Raven

EFA	European Fighter Aircraft, also known as Eurofighter 2000.

EFAMS	[USA] Enhanced Fuel and Armament Management System, for the RAH-66 Comanche. Non-lifting, detachable stubs with additional attachment points.

EFAS	Enhance Fault Alarm System

EFCS	Electronic Flight Control System

EFD	Engineering Field Divisions (USN)

effective damage	[USA] DoD:  That damage necessary to render a target element inoperative, unserviceable, nonproductive, or uninhabitable.

EFIS	Electronic Flight Instrumentation System

EFM	[USA] Enhanced Fighter Maneuverability, the X-31 test aircraft.

EFO	EIFEL Follow-On

EFPH	[USA] Equivalent Full-Power Hours

EFS	[USA] Enhanced Flight Screener

EFT	Electronic Funds Transfers

EFT	Enhanced File Transfer

EFTO	Encrypt for Transmission Only

EFTS	[UK] Elementary Flying Training School

EFU	European Forecast Unit

EG	Execution Guidance

EGP	Extensive Gateway Protocol

EGT	Exhaust Gas Temperature

EGWS	Enhanced General War System (OJCS)

EH	Escadre d'Helicoptereshelicopter wing.Units

EHAC	Escadrille d'Helicopteres Anti-CharsAnti-tank helicopter flight.

EHDC	EMP Hardened Dispersal Communications

EHF	Extremely High Frequency (30300 GHZ)

EHL	Escadrille d'Helicopteres Legerslight helicopter flight

EHLM	[Belgium] Eenheid voor de Herstelling van het LuchtvaartMaterieel Repair Unit for Air Equipment.

Ehp	Equivalent Horse Power

EI	External Interconnect

EIA	Electronics Industries Association

EIA	Energy Information Administration

EIAP	Environmental Impact Analysis Process

EIC	Engineering and Integration Contractor

EIC	Engineering Installation Center

EICAS	Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System

EICC	Emergency Information And Coordination Center (FEMA)

EID	[UK] Electronic Identification Device

EID	Engineering Installation Division (AFCC)

EIDS	Electronic Information Delivery System

EIFEL	Electronic Information C2 System For The Luftwaffe

EIG	Engineering and Installation Group

EIP	Engineering and Installation Plan

EIP	Evolutionary Implementation Plan

EIRP	Effective Isotropically Radiated Power

EIS	Electronic Instrument System

EIS	Electronics/Engineering Installation Squadron (AFCC)

EIS	Environmental Impact Statement

EIS	Evaluation Information System

EIS	Executive Information System

EIS	Extended Instruction Set

EISC	EUCOM Intelligence Summary Cable

EISD	European Information Systems Division (USAFE)

Eisenhammer	[Germany] Late 1944 plan to attack the power stations in the Soviet Union, at first with bombers, later the plan was modified to use the 'Mistel' combination.  Never done.

EISP	Engineering and Installation Support Plan

EISS	European Intelligence System Support (EUCOM)

ejection systems(*)	[USA] DoD:  a. command ejection system--A system in which the pilot of an aircraft or the occupant of the other ejection seat(s) initiates ejection resulting in the automatic ejection of all occupants; b. command select ejection system--A system permitting the optional transfer from one crew station to another of the control of a command ejection system for automatic ejection of all occupants; c. independent ejection system--An ejection system which operates independently of other ejection systems installed in one aircraft; d. sequenced ejection system--A system which ejects the aircraft crew in sequence to ensure a safe minimum total time of escape without collision.

ejection(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. Escape from an aircraft by means of an independently propelled seat or capsule. 2. In air armament, the process of forcefully separating an aircraft store from an aircraft to achieve satisfactory separation.

EJRS	Emergency Joint Reporting Structure

EJS	Enhanced JTIDS (USAF)

EKA	[Germany] Elektronische Kampffuhrung und Aufklarung. German for ECR, Electronic Combat and Reconnaissance, the electronic warfare version of the Tornado.

EKD	Electronic Key Distribution

EKMS	Electronic Key Management System

ekW	Equivalent Kilowatt

EL	Emitter Locator

ELA	[France] Escadre de Liaison Aeriennes

ELAN	Error Logging Analysis (Honeywell)

ELAS	[France] Escadre de Liaison Aeriennes et de Sauvetage

Eldorado Canyon	[USA] Attack on Libya in 1986.

electro-explosive device	[USA] DoD:  An explosive or pyrotechnic component that initiates an explosive, burning, electrical, or mechanical train and is activated by the application of electrical energy.

electro-optical intelligence	[USA] DoD:  Intelligence other than signals intelligence derived from the optical monitoring of the electromagnetic spectrum from ultraviolet (0.01 micrometers) through far infrared (1,000 micrometers). Also called ELECTRO-OPTINT. See also intelligence; laser intelligence.

electro-optics(*)	[USA] DoD:  The technology associated with those components, devices and systems which are designed to interact between the electromagnetic (optical) and the electric (electronic) state.

ELECTRO-OPTINT	[USA] DoD:  See electro-optical intelligence.

electrode sweep(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a magnetic cable sweep in which the water forms part of the electric circuit.

electromagnetic

   compatibility	[USA] DoD:  The ability of systems, equipment, and devices that utilize the electromagnetic spectrum to operate in their intended operational environments without suffering unacceptable degradation or causing unintentional degradation because of electromagnetic radiation or response. It involves the application of sound electromagnetic spectrum management; system, equipment, and device design configuration that ensures interference-free operation; and clear concepts and doctrines that maximize operational effectiveness. Also called EMC. See also electromagnetic spectrum; electronic warfare; spectrum management.

electromagnetic deception	[USA] DoD:  The deliberate radiation, reradiation, alteration, suppression, absorption, denial, enhancement, or reflection of electromagnetic energy in a manner intended to convey misleading information to an enemy or to enemy electromagnetic-dependent weapons, thereby degrading or neutralizing the enemy's combat capability. Among the types of electromagnetic deception are: a. manipulative electromagnetic deception--Actions to eliminate revealing, or convey misleading, electromagnetic telltale indicators that may be used by hostile forces. b. simulative electromagnetic deception--Actions to simulate friendly, notional, or actual capabilities to mislead hostile forces. c. imitative electromagnetic deception--The introduction of electromagnetic energy into enemy systems that imitates enemy emissions. See also electronic warfare.

electromagnetic

   environment	[USA] DoD:  The resulting product of the power and time distribution, in various frequency ranges, of the radiated or conducted electromagnetic emission levels that may be encountered by a military force, system, or platform when performing its assigned mission in its intended operational environment. It is the sum of electromagnetic interference; electromagnetic pulse; hazards of electromagnetic radiation to personnel, ordnance, and volatile materials; and natural phenomena effects of lightning and p-static.  Also called EME.

electromagnetic

   environmental effects	[USA] DoD:  The impact of the electromagnetic environment upon the operational capability of military forces, equipment, systems, and platforms. It encompasses all electromagnetic disciplines, including electromagnetic compatibility/electromagnetic interference; electromagnetic vulnerability; electromagnetic pulse; electronic protection, hazards of electromagnetic radiation to personnel, ordnance, and volatile materials; and natural phenomena effects of lightning and p-static. Also called E3.

electromagnetic hardening	[USA] DoD:  Action taken to protect personnel, facilities, and/or equipment by filtering, attenuating, grounding, bonding, and/or shielding against undesirable effects of electromagnetic energy. See also electronic warfare.

electromagnetic

   interference	[USA] DoD:  Any electromagnetic disturbance that interrupts, obstructs, or otherwise degrades or limits the effective performance of electronics/electrical equipment. It can be induced intentionally, as in some forms of electronic warfare, or unintentionally, as a result of spurious emissions and responses, intermodulation products, and the like. Also called EMI.

electromagnetic intrusion	[USA] DoD:  The intentional insertion of electromagnetic energy into transmission paths in any manner, with the objective of deceiving operators or of causing confusion. See also electronic warfare.

electromagnetic jamming	[USA] DoD:  The deliberate radiation, reradiation, or reflection of electromagnetic energy for the purpose of preventing or reducing an enemy's effective use of the electromagnetic spectrum, and with the intent of degrading or neutralizing the enemy's combat capability. See also electromagnetic spectrum; electronic warfare; spectrum management.

electromagnetic pulse	[USA] DoD:  The electromagnetic radiation from a nuclear explosion caused by Compton-recoil electrons and photoelectrons from photons scattered in the materials of the nuclear device or in a surrounding medium. The resulting electric and magnetic fields may couple with electrical/electronic systems to produce damaging current and voltage surges.  May also be caused by nonnuclear means. Also called EMP.

electromagnetic radiation	[USA] DoD:  Radiation made up of oscillating electric and magnetic fields and propagated with the speed of light. Includes gamma radiation, X-rays, ultraviolet, visible, and infrared radiation, and radar and radio waves.

electromagnetic radiation

   hazards	[USA] DoD:  Hazards caused by a transmitter/antenna installation that generates electromagnetic radiation in the vicinity of ordnance, personnel, or fueling operations in excess of established safe levels or increases the existing levels to a hazardous level; or a personnel, fueling, or ordnance installation located in an area that is illuminated by electromagnetic radiation at a level that is hazardous to the planned operations or occupancy. These hazards will exist when an electromagnetic field of sufficient intensity is generated to: a. Induce or otherwise couple currents and/or voltages of magnitudes large enough to initiate electroexplosive devices or other sensitive explosive components of weapon systems, ordnance, or explosive devices. b. Cause harmful or injurious effects to humans and wildlife. c. Create sparks having sufficient magnitude to ignite flammable mixtures of materials that must be handled in the affected area. Also called EMR Hazards, RADHAZ, HERO.

electromagnetic spectrum	[USA] DoD:  The range of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation from zero to infinity. It is divided into 26 alphabetically designated bands. See also electronic warfare.

electromagnetic vulnerability	[USA] DoD:  The characteristics of a system that cause it to suffer a definite degradation (incapability to perform the designated mission) as a result of having been subjected to a certain level of electromagnetic environmental effects. Also called EMV.

electronic attack	[USA] DoD:  See electronic warfare.

electronic imagery

   dissemination	[USA] DoD:  The transmission of imagery or imagery products by any electronic means. This includes the following four categories: a. primary imagery dissemination system--The equipment and procedures used in the electronic transmission and receipt of un-exploited original or near-original quality imagery in near-real time. b. primary imagery dissemination--The electronic transmission and receipt of unexploited original or near-original quality imagery in near-real time through a primary imagery dissemination system. c. secondary imagery dissemination system--The equipment and procedures used in the electronic transmission and receipt of exploited non-original quality imagery and imagery products in other than real or near-real time. d. secondary imagery dissemination--The electronic transmission and receipt of exploited nonoriginal quality imagery and imagery products in other than real or near-real time through a secondary imagery dissemination system.

electronic line of sight	[USA] DoD:  The path traversed by electromagnetic waves that is not subject to reflection or refraction by the atmosphere.

electronic masking(*)	[USA] DoD:  The controlled radiation of electromagnetic energy on friendly frequencies in a manner to protect the emissions of friendly communications and electronic systems against enemy electronic warfare support measures/signals intelligence, without significantly degrading the operation of friendly systems.

electronic probing	[USA] DoD:  Intentional radiation designed to be introduced into the devices or systems of potential enemies for the purpose of learning the functions and operational capabilities of the devices or systems.

electronic protection	[USA] DoD:  See electronic warfare.

electronic reconnaissance	[USA] DoD:  The detection, identification, evaluation, and location of foreign electromagnetic radiations emanating from other than nuclear detonations or radioactive sources.

electronic warfare	[USA] DoD:  Any military action involving the use of electromagnetic and directed energy to control the electromagnetic spectrum or to attack the enemy. Also called EW. The three major subdivisions within electronic warfare are: electronic attack, electronic protection, and electronic warfare support. a. electronic attack--That division of electronic warfare involving the use of electromagnetic or directed energy to attack personnel, facilities, or equipment with the intent of degrading, neutralizing, or destroying enemy combat capability. Also called EA. EA includes: 1) actions taken to prevent or reduce an enemy's effective use of the electromagnetic spectrum, such as jamming and electromagnetic deception, and 2) employment of weapons that use either electromagnetic or directed energy as their primary destructive mechanism (lasers, radio frequency weapons, particle beams). b. electronic protection--That division of electronic warfare involving actions taken to protect personnel, facilities, and equipment from any effects of friendly or enemy employment of electronic warfare that degrade, neutralize, or destroy friendly combat capability. Also called EP. c. electronic warfare support--That division of electronic warfare involving actions tasked by, or under direct control of, an operational commander to search for, intercept, identify, and locate sources of intentional and unintentional radiated electromagnetic energy for the purpose of immediate threat recognition. Thus, electronic warfare support provides information required for immediate decisions involving electronic warfare operations and other tactical actions such as threat avoidance, targeting, and homing. Also called ES. Electronic warfare support data can be used to produce signals intelligence (SIGINT), both communications intelligence (COMINT), and electronics intelligence (ELINT). See also command and control warfare; communications intelligence; directed energy; directed-energy device; directed-energy warfare; directed-energy weapon; electromagnetic compatibility; electromagnetic deception; electromagnetic hardening; electromagnetic jamming; electromagnetic spectrum; electronics intelligence; frequency deconfliction; signals intelligence; spectrum management; suppression of enemy air defenses.

electronic warfare support	[USA] DoD:  See electronic warfare.

electronics intelligence	[USA] DoD:  Technical and geolocation intelligence derived from foreign non-communications electromagnetic radiations emanating from other than nuclear detonations or radioactive sources. Also called ELINT. See also electronic warfare; intelligence; signals intelligence; telemetry intelligence.

electronics security	[USA] DoD:  The protection resulting from all measures designed to deny unauthorized persons information of value that might be derived from their interception and study of noncommunications electromagnetic radiations, e.g., radar.

element of resupply	[USA] DoD:  See early resupply; improvised (early) resupply; initial (early) resupply; planned resupply; resupply of Europe.

elements of national power	[USA] DoD:  All the means that are available for employment in the pursuit of national objectives.

elevation guidance(*)	[USA] DoD:  Information which will enable the pilot or autopilot of an aircraft to follow the required glide path.

elevation tint	[USA] DoD:  See hypsometric tinting.

elevation(*)	[USA] DoD:  The vertical distance of a point or level on or affixed to the surface of the Earth measured from mean sea level. See also altitude; height.

elevator	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "Take altitude indicated" (in thousands of feet, calling off each 5,000-foot increment passed through).

ELF	[USA] Extremely Low Frequency, frequency band used to communicate with submarines.

ELF	Extremely Low Frequency (30-300HZ)

elicitation (intelligence)	[USA] DoD:  Acquisition of information from a person or group in a manner that does not disclose the intent of the interview or conversation. A technique of human source intelligence collection, generally overt, unless the collector is other than he purports to be.

eligible traffic	[USA] DoD:  Traffic for which movement requirements are submitted and space is assigned or allocated. Such traffic must meet eligibility requirements specified in Joint Travel Regulations for the Uniformed Services and publications of the Department of Defense and Military Departments governing eligibility for land, sea, and air transportation, and be in accordance with the guidance of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

ELINT	[USA] DoD:  See electronics intelligence.

ELINT	Electromagnetic Information

ELINT	Electromagnetic Intelligence

Elliniki Polemiki Aeroporia	[Greece] Greek Air Force

Elmira	[Allied] Airborne operation on D-day, by the 82nd Airborne in the US sector.

ELS	Emitter Location System

ELSEC	Electronic Security

ELSET	Element Set

ELT	Emergency Locator Transmitter

ELTS	Emergency Locator Transmitters

ELV	Expendable Launch Vehicles (NASA)

EM	[USSR] Eskadrenniy minonosets (destroyer)

EM	Electronic Mail

EM	Energy Management

EM	Enterprise Model

EM	Equipment Maintenance and Performance Reporting System (USA)

EM COMP	Electromagnetic Compatibility

EMAIL	Electronic Mail

EMAS	Equipment Marking Accounting System

EMAS	Exercise Message Analysis System (OJCS)

EMATS	Emergency Message Automatic Transmission System

embarkation and tonnage

   table	[USA] DoD:  A consolidated table showing personnel and cargo, by troop or naval units, loaded aboard a combat-loaded ship.

embarkation area(*)	[USA] DoD:  An area ashore, including a group of embarkation points, in which final preparations for embarkation are completed and through which assigned personnel and loads for craft and ships are called forward to embark. See also mounting area.

embarkation element (unit)

   (group)	[USA] DoD:  A temporary administrative formation of personnel with supplies and equipment embarking or to be embarked (combat loaded) aboard the ships of one transport element (unit) (group). It is dissolved upon completion of the embarkation. An embarkation element normally consists of two or more embarkation teams: a unit, of two or more elements; and a group, of two or more units. See also embarkation organization; embarkation team.

embarkation officer	[USA] DoD:  An officer on the staff of units of the landing force who advises the commander thereof on matters pertaining to embarkation planning and loading ships. See also combat cargo officer.

embarkation order(*)	[USA] DoD:  An order specifying dates, times, routes, loading diagrams, and methods of movement to shipside or aircraft for troops and their equipment. See also movement table.

embarkation organization	[USA] DoD:  A temporary administrative formation of personnel with supplies and equipment embarking or to be embarked (combat loaded) aboard amphibious shipping. See also embarkation element (unit) (group); embarkation team.

embarkation phase	[USA] DoD:  In amphibious operations, the phase which encompasses the orderly assembly of personnel and materiel and their subsequent loading aboard ships and/or aircraft in a sequence designed to meet the requirements of the landing force concept of operations ashore.

embarkation plans	[USA] DoD:  The plans prepared by the landing force and appropriate subordinate commanders containing instructions and information concerning the organization for embarkation, assignment to shipping, supplies and equipment to be embarked, location and assignment of embarkation areas, control and communication arrangements, movement schedules and embarkation sequence, and additional pertinent instructions relating to the embarkation of the landing force.

embarkation team	[USA] DoD:  A temporary administrative formation of all personnel with supplies and equipment embarking or to be embarked (combat loaded) aboard one ship. See also embarkation element (unit) (group); embarkation organization.

embarkation(*)	[USA] DoD:  The process of putting personnel and/or vehicles and their associated stores and equipment into ships and/or aircraft. See also loading.

EMC	[USA] DoD:  See electromagnetic compatibility.

EMC	Electromagnetic Coupling

EMCON	[USA] DoD:  See emission control.

EMCS	Energy Monitoring and Control System

EMDAS	Expanded MINUTEMAN Data Analysis System

EMDB	Equipment Maintenance Data Base

EMDG	Euro Missile Dynamics Group

EMDS	European Meteorological Data System

EMERCOM	[Russia] Federation State Committee of Emergencies.

EMERGCON	Emergency Condition(s)

emergency anchorage(*)	[USA] DoD:  An anchorage, which may have a limited defense organization, for naval vessels, mobile support units, auxiliaries, or merchant ships. See also advanced fleet anchorage; assembly anchorage; holding anchorage; working anchorage.

emergency burial(*)	[USA] DoD:  A burial, usually on the battlefield, when conditions do not permit either evacuation for interment in a cemetery or burial according to national or international legal regulations.  See also burial.

emergency locator

beacon(*)	[USA] DoD:  A generic term for all radio beacons used for emergency locating purposes. See also personal locator beacon; crash locator beacon.

emergency priority	[USA] DoD:  A category of immediate mission request that takes precedence over all other priorities, e.g., an enemy breakthrough.  See also immediate mission request; priority of immediate mission requests.

emergency relocation site	[USA] DoD:  A site located where practicable outside a prime target area to which all or portions of a civilian or military headquarters may be moved. As a minimum, it is manned to provide for the maintenance of the facility, communications, and data base. It should be capable of rapid activation, of supporting the initial requirements of the relocated headquarters for a predetermined period, and of expansion to meet wartime requirements of the relocated headquarters.

emergency resupply	[USA] DoD:  A resupply mission that occurs based on a predetermined set of circumstances and time interval should radio contact not be established or, once established, is lost between a special operations tactical element and its base. See also automatic resupply; on-call resupply.

emergency risk (nuclear)	[USA] DoD:  A degree of risk where anticipated effects may cause some temporary shock, casualties and may significantly reduce the unit's combat efficiency. See also degree of risk; moderate risk (nuclear); negligible risk (nuclear).

emergency scramble	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "Carrier(s) addressed immediately launch all available fighter aircraft as combat air patrol." If all available are not required, numerals and/or type may be added.

emergency substitute(*)	[USA] DoD:  A product which may be used, in an emergency only, in place of another product, but only on the advice of technically qualified personnel of the nation using the product, who will specify the limitations. See also acceptable product; standardized product.

EMH	External Message Handler

EMI	Electromagnetic Interference

EMIDS	Experiment for the Management of Information Data System

EMINT	Electromagnetic Intelligence

EMIS	Exercise Message Intercept System

emission control	[USA] DoD:  The selective and controlled use of electromagnetic, acoustic, or other emitters to optimize command and control capabilities while minimizing, for operations security: a. detection by enemy sensors; b. minimize mutual interference among friendly systems; and/or c. execute a military deception plan. Also called EMCON. See also electronic warfare.

emission control orders	[USA] DoD:  Orders, referred to as EMCON orders, used to authorize, control, or prohibit the use of electronic emission equipment. See also control of electromagnetic radiation.

EMM	Extended Memory Module

EMMU	Extended Memory Management Unit

EMO	Equipment Management Office

EMP	Electromagnetic Pulse

EMPAR	European Multifunction Phased Array Radar

emplacement(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. A prepared position for one or more weapons or pieces of equipment, for protection against hostile fire or bombardment, and from which they can execute their tasks. 2. The act of fixing a gun in a prepared position from which it may be fired.

EMPRESS	Electromagnetic Pulse Radiation Environment Simulator For Ships

EMPS	Electronics Maintenance Publication System (USA)

EMPSKD	Employment Schedule (USN)

EMR	Electromagnetic Radiation

EMREL	Emission Release

EMRS	Emergency Management Requirements Study

EMS	Electronic Mail System

EMS	Emergency Management System

EMS	Engine Monitoring System (USN)

EMS	Equipment Maintenance Squadron

EMS	Equipment Management System

EMS	Expanded Memory System

EMSEC	Electromagnetic Security

EMSEC	Emanations Security

EMSP	Electromagnetic Pulse Survivability Military Standardization Program (AFSC)

EMSS	Emergency Mission Support System

EMT	Emergency Management Team

EMU	Extravehicular Mobility Unit (NASA)

EMUX	Electrical Multiplexer Unit

EMWDS	Expanded Missile Warning Display System

enabling mine

   countermeasures	[USA] DoD:  Countermeasures designed to counter mines once they have been laid. This includes both passive and active mine countermeasures. See also mine countermeasures.

ENC	Emergency News Center

ENCE	Enemy Situation Correlation Element

encipher	[USA] DoD:  To convert plain text into unintelligible form by means of a cipher system.

encrypt	[USA] DoD:  To convert plain text into unintelligible forms by means of a cryptosystem. (Note: The term encrypt covers the meanings of encipher and encode.) See also cryptosystem.

end item	[USA] DoD:  A final combination of end products, component parts, and/or materials that is ready for its intended use, e.g., ship, tank, mobile machine shop, aircraft.

end of mission(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, an order given to terminate firing on a specific target.

ENDEX	End of Exercise

ENDPLAN	Endurability Plan

endurance distance(*)	[USA] DoD:  Total distance that a ground vehicle or ship can be self-propelled at any specified endurance speed.

endurance loading	[USA] DoD:  The stocking aboard ship for a period of time, normally covering the number of months between overhauls, of items with all of the following characteristics: a. low price; b. low weight and cube; c. a predictable usage rate; and d. nondeteriorative. See also loading.

endurance(*)	[USA] DoD:  The time an aircraft can continue flying, or a ground vehicle or ship can continue operating, under specified conditions, e.g., without refueling. See also endurance distance.

enemy capabilities	[USA] DoD:  Those courses of action of which the enemy is physically capable, and that, if adopted, will affect accomplishment of our mission. The term "capabilities" includes not only the general courses of action open to the enemy, such as attack, defense, or withdrawal, but also all the particular courses of action possible under each general course of action. "Enemy capabilities" are considered in the light of all known factors affecting military operations, including time, space, weather, terrain, and the strength and disposition of enemy forces. In strategic thinking, the capabilities of a nation represent the courses of action within the power of the nation for accomplishing its national objectives throughout the range of military operations.

ENFE	Experimental Network Front End

engage(*)	[USA] DoD:  In air defense, a fire control order used to direct or authorize units and/or weapon systems to fire on a designated target. See also cease engagement; hold fire.

engagement	[USA] DoD:  In air defense, an attack with guns or air-to-air missiles by an interceptor aircraft, or the launch of an air defense missile by air defense artillery and the missile's subsequent travel to intercept.

engagement control(*)	[USA] DoD:  In air defense, that degree of control exercised over the operational functions of an air defense unit that are related to detection, identification, engagement, and destruction of hostile targets.

Enhance Plus	[USA] Transfer (indirectly) of South Korean F-5A/Bs to South Vietnam. 1972.

ENJJPT	Euro NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training

ENMAN	Engine Management

ENMCC	Expanded National Military Command Center

ENMES	Engines Not Mission Capable Supply

ENSCE	Enemy Situation Correlation Element (TAC)

ENSIP	Engine Structural Integrity Program (AFSC)

Enterprise	[Allied] Crossing of the Elbe, 29 April 1945.

envelopment(*)	[USA] DoD:  An offensive maneuver in which the main attacking force passes around or over the enemy's principal defensive positions to secure objectives to the enemy's rear. See also turning movement.

environmental services	[USA] DoD:  The various combinations of scientific, technical, and advisory activities (including modification processes, i.e., the influence of manmade and natural factors) required to acquire, produce, and supply information on the past, present, and future states of space, atmospheric, oceanographic, and terrestrial surroundings for use in military planning and decisionmaking processes, or to modify those surroundings to enhance military operations.

ENWGS	Enhanced Naval Warfare Gaming System (USN)

Enzian	[Germany] SAM, designed and built during WWII. Abandoned in January 1945.

EO	Electro-Optically. Said of missile guidance systems and similar equipment which can 'see', in the most primitive case steering on contrasting objects, e.g. a dark ship at the horizon, but sometimes a full-TV link is used.

EO	Executive Order

EO-IR	Electro-Optical Infrared

EOARD	European Office of Aerospace Research and Development (AFSC)

EOB	Electronic Order of Battle

EOB	Enemy Order of Battle

EOB	Executive Office Building

EOC	Early Operational Capability

EOC	Emergency Operations Center

EOC	Equivalent Operational Capability

EOC	Extended Operating Cycles

EOCM	Electro-Optical Countermeasures

EOD	[USA] Explosive Ordnance Disposal

EOD	End-of-Day

EOF	Emergency Operating Facility

EOF	End of File

EOGB	Electro-Optically Guided Bomb.

EOH	Engine Overhaul

EOI	Expression of Interest

EOL	End of Line

EOM	End of Message

EOOW	[USA] USN: Engineering Officer of the Watch.

EOP	Emergency Operating Procedure

EOQ	Economic Order Quantity

EOR	End of Runway

EOR	Estimates of Recuperability

EORSAT	ELINT Ocean Reconnaissance Satellite (Soviet)

EOS	Eligible for Overseas

EOT	End of Transmission

EOT	End-of-Task

EP	Electronic Protection

EP	Estimated Position

EP	Execution Planning

EPA	Environmental Protection Agency

EPA	Evasive Plan of Action

EPA/VVS	[Belgium] Ecole de Pilotage Avance / Voortgezette Vliegopleidings schooladvanced flying school.

EPAC	East Pacific

EPARCS	Enhanced Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System

EPAS	Exercise Production and Analysis System (OJCS)

EPAT	Earliest Probable Arrival Time

EPAW	Enhanced Post Attack WWMCCS

EPD	European Programming Document (USAFE)

EPDG	Execution Plan Data Generation

EPDS	ELINT Processing and Dissemination System

EPE/EVS	[Belgium] Ecole de Pilotage Elementaire / Elementaire Vliegschool elementary flying school.

EPG	Electronics Proving Ground (USA)

EPG	Exercise Planning Guidance (JCS)

ephemeris	[USA] DoD:  A publication giving the computed places of the celestial bodies for each day of the year or for other regular intervals.

EPIRB	Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon

EPL	Electronic Intelligence Parameter Limits List

EPLRS	Enhanced Position Location Reporting System (USMC)

EPMIS	Emergency Preparedness Management Information System (DCA)

EPOS	Electronic Point of Sales

EPOW	Enemy Prisoners of War

EPPS	Electronic Page Printing System

EPR	[USA] Enlisted Performance Report (USAF)

EPR	Emergency Personnel Record

EPR	Engine Pressure Ratio

EPROM	Erasable, Programmable, Read Only Memory

EPS	Engineered Performance Standards

EPS	Exercise Production System

EPSF	Expenditure Per Sortie Factor

EPU	Emergency Power Unit

EPUU	Enhanced PLRS User Unit

EPW	Enemy Prisoner of War

EPY	Expanded Planning Yard

EQ	Example Query

equipment	[USA] DoD:  In logistics, all nonexpendable items needed to outfit or equip an individual or organization. See also assembly; component; part; subassembly; supplies.

equipment operationally

   ready	[USA] DoD:  The status of an item of equipment in the possession of an operating unit that indicates it is capable of fulfilling its intended mission and in a system configuration that offers a high assurance of an effective, reliable, and safe performance.

equivalent focal length(*)	[USA] DoD:  The distance measured along the optical axis of the lens from the rear nodal point to the plane of best average definition over the entire field used in a camera. See also focal length.

ER	[France] Escadre de Reconnaissancereconnaissance wing.  Units

ER	Emergency Receiver

ER	Enhanced Radiation

ER	Entity Relationship

ER	Equipment Repair

ER	Extended Range

ERADCOM	Electronics Research and Development Command (USA)

ERC	Engineering Readiness Center

ERC	Evaluation Research Corporation

ERCS	ECM Resistant Communications System (NATO)

ERCS	Emergency Rocket Communications System

ERD	Entity Relationship Diagram

ERDA	Energy Research and Development Agency

ERF	European Redistribution Facility

ERINT	Extended Range Interceptor Technology

ERL	Extended Relational Language

ERMC	Europe Regional Monitoring Center (DDN)

ERO	Engine Running On/Off Load

EROPS	Extended Range Operations

ERP	ECM Resistant Communications System (NATO)

ERP	Effective Radiated Power

ERP	Emergency Requirements Plan

ERRC	Expendability, Recoverability, Repairability Code

ERS	Emergency Relocation Site

ERS	Experimental Radar System (USAF)

ERSA	[USA] Extended Range Strike Aircraft. Requirement, 1963.

ERT	Emergency Response Team (FEMA)

ERT	Execution Reference Time

ERV	[France] Escadre de Ravitaillement en Volair tanker wing.  Units

ES	[France] Ecole de Specialisation

ES	Earth Station

ES	Electronic Support

ES	Exercise Scenario

ES	Exercise Specialist

ES	Expert System

ES-IS	End System - Intermediate System

ESA	Electronic Surge Arrestors

ESA	Engineering Support Activity (USA)

ESA	European Space Agency (NATO)

ESA	European Switching Center

ESAU	Expert System AOB Update (RADC)

ESC	[USA] Electronic Security Command (USAF)

ESC	Electronic Switching Center

escalation	[USA] DoD:  An increase in scope or violence of a conflict, deliberate or unpremeditated.

ESCAM	Enhanced SORTS Capability Assessment Module

escape line	[USA] DoD:  A planned route to allow personnel engaged in clandestine activity to depart from a site or area when possibility of compromise or apprehension exists.

escape route	[USA] DoD:  See evasion and escape route.

escapee	[USA] DoD:  Any person who has been physically captured by the enemy and succeeds in getting free. See also evasion and escape.

ESCAT	Emergency Security Control Air Traffic

escort forces	[USA] DoD:  Combat forces of various types provided to protect other forces against enemy attack.

escort(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. A combatant unit(s) assigned to accompany and protect another force or convoy. 2. Aircraft assigned to protect other aircraft during a mission. 3. An armed guard that accompanies a convoy, a train, prisoners, etc. 4. An armed guard accompanying persons as a mark of honor. (DOD) 5. To convoy. 6. A member of the Armed Forces assigned to accompany, assist, or guidee an individual or group, e.g., an escort officer.

ESCS	Emergency Satellite Communications System

ESD	Electronic Systems Division (AFSC)

ESE	Electronic Security Europe

ESG	Electronic Security Group (ESC)

ESI	Essential Sustainment Items

ESI	Extremely Sensitive Information

ESID	European Information System Division

ESIMS	Engineering Svcs Information Mgt System

ESIP	Embedded Computer Resource Support

ESM	[USA] Edible Structural Material.  This was proposed for the Lunar Module, the moon landing craft of the Apollo missions.  ESM would have been made of powdered milk, corn starch, wheat flour, hominy grits, and banana flakes, baked at high pressure.  It could be machined and drilled and had 300 calories per gram.  Its use was not adopted.

ESM	Electronic Signal Monitoring

ESM	Electronic Support Measures (NATO)

ESM	Electronic Surveillance Measures

ESMC	Eastern Space and Missile Center (AFSC)

ESNG	Engineering Subworking Group

ESO	Electronic Support Measure

ESO	Emergency Security Option

ESOH	Equipment and Supplies on Hand

ESP	Electronic Security Pacific (ESC)

ESPIN	Emergency Spare Parts Information Network

espionage	[USA] DoD:  Actions directed toward the acquisition of information through clandestine operations.

espionage against the

   United States	[USA] DoD:  Overt, covert, or clandestine activity designed to obtain information relating to the national defense with intent or reason to believe that it will be used to the injury of the United States or to the advantage of a foreign nation. For espionage crimes see Chapter 37 of Title 18, United States Code.

ESPRIT	European Strategic Program for Research and Development In Information Technology

ESR	[USA] Equivalent Service Round

ESR	Equipment Status Reporting (USAF)

ESR	Grouped Comm-Electronics and Meteorological Reporting System (USAF)

ESRC	Engineering and Services Readiness Center (USAFE)

ESRP	[Europe] European Supersonic Research Programme, for the development of a successor to Concorde.

ESS	Electronic Security Squadron (ESC)

ESS	Electronic Switching System

ESS	ELINT Support System (USMC)

ESS	Environmental Stress Screening

ESS	Environmental Support System (JCS)

ESS	Executive Support Subsystem

ESS	Executive Systems Software (MAC)

ESS	Exercise Support system (OJCS)

essential communications

   traffic	[USA] DoD:  Transmissions (record/voice) of any precedence which must be sent electrically in order for the command or activity concerned to avoid a serious impact on mission accomplishment or safety or life.

essential elements of

   friendly information	[USA] DoD:  Key questions likely to be asked by adversary officials and intelligence systems about specific friendly intentions, capabilities, and activities, so they can obtain answers critical to their operational effectiveness. Also called EEFI.

essential elements of

   information	[USA] DoD:  The critical items of information regarding the enemy and the environment needed by the commander by a particular time to relate with other available information and intelligence in order to assist in reaching a logical decision. Also called EEI.

essential industry	[USA] DoD:  Any industry necessary to the needs of a civilian or war economy. The term includes the basic industries as well as the necessary portions of those other industries that transform the crude basic raw materials into useful intermediate or end products, e.g., the iron and steel industry, the food industry, and the chemical industry.

essential secrecy	[USA] DoD:  The condition achieved from the denial of critical information to adversaries.

ESSFNR	Exercise Simulation System for Flexible Nuclear Response

EST	Emergency Support Team (FEMA)

EST	Enroute Support Teams

EST	Environmental System Test

EST	Expanded Service Test

EST-I	Environmental System Test - Phase I

EST-II	Environmental System Test - Phase II

establishment(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. An installation, together with its personnel and equipment, organized as an operating entity. (NATO) 2. The table setting out the authorized numbers of men and major equipment in a unit/formations; sometimes called "table of organization" or "table of organization and equipment." See also activity; base; equipment.

estimate	[USA] DoD:  1. An analysis of a foreign situation, development, or trend that identifies its major elements, interprets the significance, and appraises the future possibilities and the prospective results of the various actions that might be taken. 2. An appraisal of the capabilities, vulnerabilities, and potential courses of action of a foreign nation or combination of nations in consequence of a specific national plan, policy, decision, or contemplated course of action. 3. An analysis of an actual or contemplated clandestine operation in relation to the situation in which it is or would be conducted in order to identify and appraise such factors as available and needed assets and potential obstacles, accomplishments, and consequences.  See also intelligence estimate. 4. In air intercept, a code meaning, "Provide a quick estimate of the height/depth/range/size of designated contact," or "I estimate height/depth/range/size of designated contact is ________________________."

ESV	Earth Satellite Vehicle

ET	[France] Escadre de Transporttransport wing.  Units

ET	Earth Terminal

ET	Extended Test

ET	Extended Threat

ET&E	Engineering Test and Evaluation

ETA	Estimated Time of Arrival

ETAC	[USA] Enlisted Terminal Attack Controller

ETAC	Environmental Technical Application Center (USAF)

ETACCS	European Theater Air Command and Control System

ETADS	Enhanced Transportation Automated Data System (AFLC)

ETAS	Elevated Target Acquisition System (USA)

ETC	Earth Terminal Complex

ETC	Electrothermal Chemical (Gun)

ETD	Estimated Time of Departure

ETDI	Eurasian Target Data Inventory

ETE	Estimated (Expected) Time Enroute

ETG	Enhanced Target Generator (ATC)

Ethernet	Xerox Local Area Network System

ETIBS	Enhanced Tactical Information Broadcast System (KOREA)

ETIC	Estimated Time in Commission

ETIS	Elapsed Time Indicator System

ETOM	[France] Escadre de Transport d'Outre Meroverseas transport wing

ETOPS	Extended Range Twin-Engine Operations.

ETOT	Estimated Time Over Target

ETP	European Trunking Plan

ETPD	Emerging Technology Program Database

ETPS	[UK] Empire Test Pilots School. At Cranfield until 1946, at Farnborough from 1946 to 1968, and since then at Boscombe Down.

ETR	Effective Transmission Rate

ETR	Estimated Time of Return

ETRO	Estimated Time to Return to Operation

ETS	European Telephone System

ETUT	Enhanced Tactical Users Terminals

EUC	End-User Computing

EUCLID	European Co-Operations for the Long-term In Defence

EUCOM	European Command

EUCOM AIDES	European Theater Air Command and Control System

EUDAC	European Command Defense Analysis Center (ELINT)

EUMD	Extended Unit Manning Document

EUMEAF	Europe, Middle East and Africa

EUMETSTAT	European Meteorological Satellite

EUNIE	U.S. EUCOM Nuclear Interface Element

EUNIE-F	EUCOM Nuclear Interface Element-Fastbreak

Eureka	[UK] Beacon transmitter, used by paratroop 'pathfinders' during WWII to identify a landing site to the dropping aircraft.

EURMEDS	European Meteorological Data systems (USAFE)

EUROCONTROL	European Agency for the Safety of Air Navigation

Eurofar	[Europe] European Future Advanced Rotorcraft.

EUSC	Effective U.S. Controlled

EUSEC	European Communications Security Agency

EVAC	Evacuation File (OJCS)

evacuation	[USA] DoD:  1. The process of moving any person who is wounded, injured, or ill to and/or between medical treatment facilities. 2. The clearance of personnel, animals, or materiel from a given locality. 3. The controlled process of collecting, classifying, and shipping unserviceable or abandoned materiel, United States and foreign, to appropriate reclamation, maintenance, technical intelligence, or disposal facilities.

evacuation control ship(*)	[USA] DoD:  In an amphibious operation, a ship designated as a control point for landing craft, amphibious vehicles, and helicopters evacuating casualties from the beaches. Medical personnel embarked in the evacuation control ship effect distribution of casualties throughout the attack force in accordance with ship's casualty capacities and specialized medical facilities available, and also perform emergency surgery.

evacuation convoy(*)	[USA] DoD:  A convoy which is used for evacuation of dangerously exposed waters.  See also evacuation of dangerously exposed waters.

evacuation of dangerously

   exposed waters(*)	[USA] DoD:  The movement of merchant ships under naval control from severely threatened coastlines and dangerously exposed waters to safer localities. See also dangerously exposed waters; severely threatened coastline.

evacuation policy	[USA] DoD:  1. Command decision indicating the length in days of the maximum period of noneffectiveness that patients may be held within the command for treatment. Patients who, in the opinion of responsible medical officers, cannot be returned to duty status within the period prescribed are evacuated by the first available means, provided the travel involved will not aggravate their disabilities.  2. A command decision concerning the movement of civilians from the proximity of military operations for security and safety reasons and involving the need to arrange for movement, reception, care, and control of such individuals. 3. Command policy concerning the evacuation of unserviceable or abandoned materiel and including designation of channels and destinations for evacuated materiel, the establishment of controls and procedures, and the dissemination of condition standards and disposition instructions.

evacuee	[USA] DoD:  A civilian removed from a place of residence by military direction for reasons of personal security or the requirements of the military situation. See also displaced person; expellee; refugee.

evader	[USA] DoD:  Any person isolated in hostile or unfriendly territory who eludes capture.

evaluation	[USA] DoD:  In intelligence usage, appraisal of an item of information in terms of credibility, reliability, pertinency, and accuracy.  Appraisal is accomplished at several stages within the intelligence cycle with progressively different contexts. Initial evaluations, made by case officers and report officers, are focused upon the reliability of the source and the accuracy of the information as judged by data available at or close to their operational levels.  Later evaluations, by intelligence analysts, are primarily concerned with verifying accuracy of information and may, in effect, convert information into intelligence. Appraisal or evaluation of items of information or intelligence is indicated by a standard letter-number system. The evaluation of the reliability of sources is designated by a letter from A through F, and the accuracy of the information is designated by numeral 1 through 6. These are two entirely independent appraisals, and these separate appraisals are indicated in accordance with the system indicated below. Thus, information adjudged to be "probably true" received from a "usually reliable source" is designated "B-2" or "B2," while information of which the "truth cannot be judged" received from a "usually reliable source" is designated "B-6" or "B6."  Reliability of SourceAccuracy of Information A--Completely reliable1--Confirmed by other sources B--Usually reliable2--Probably true C--Fairly reliable3--Possibly true D--Not usually reliable4--Doubtful E--Unreliable 5--Improbable F--Reliability cannot6--Truth cannot be judged be judged See also intelligence cycle; operational evaluation; technical evaluation.

evaluation agent	[USA] DoD:  That command or agency designated in the program directive to be responsible for the planning, coordination, and conduct of the required evaluation. The evaluation agent, normally the Joint Doctrine Center, J-7, identifies evaluation criteria and the media to be used, develops a proposed evaluation directive, coordinates exercise-related evaluation requirements with the sponsoring commands, and provides required evaluation reports to the Director, J-7. See also joint doctrine; joint tactics, techniques, and procedures; joint test publication.

evasion and escape

   intelligence	[USA] DoD:  Processed information prepared to assist personnel to escape if captured by the enemy or to evade capture if lost in enemy-dominated territory.

evasion and escape net	[USA] DoD:  The organization within enemy-held or hostile areas that operates to receive, move, and exfiltrate military personnel or selected individuals to friendly control. See also unconventional warfare.

evasion and escape route	[USA] DoD:  A course of travel, preplanned or not, that an escapee or evader uses in an attempt to depart enemy territory in order to return to friendly lines.

evasion and escape(*)	[USA] DoD:  The procedures and operations whereby military personnel and other selected individuals are enabled to emerge from an enemy-held or hostile area to areas under friendly control.

Evening Light	[USA] Codename used to refer to 'Eagle Claw' (see there)

EVK	[Russia] 'Flotilla a flying ships', the first unit of four-engined bombers. Created on 10 December 1914. The aircraft were 'Ilya Mourometz' biplanes designed by Sikorsky.

EVS	[USA] Electro-Optical Viewing Systemsystem fitted in the turrets under the nose of the B-52.

EW	Early Warning

EW	Electronic Warfare

EW ARC	Electronic Warfare Area Reprogramming Capability

EW/C3CM	Electronic Warfare Command and Control Communications Countermeasures

EW/DE	Electronic WarfareDirected Energy

EW/RSTA	Electronic Warfare/Reconnaissance and Target Acquisition Center (USA)

EWARS	Electronics Warfare Assets Reporting Systems

EWC	Electronic Warfare Center (USAF)

EWC	Electronic Warfare Commander (USN)

EWC	Electronic Warfare Coordinator (USN)

EWCM	Electronic Warfare Coordination Module

EWCS	Electronic Warfare Control Ship (USN)

EWCS	European Wideband Communications System

EWD	Electronic Warfare Division

EWEP	Electronic Warfare Evaluation Program

EWGS	European Weather Graphics System

EWI	Education with Industry

EWI	Electronic Warfare Intelligence

EWIP	Electronic Warfare Integrated Programming

EWIR	Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogramming (USAF)

EWIS	Electronic Warfare Information system (WWMCCS)

EWIS	European WWMCCS Information System

EWO	[USA] Electronic Warfare Officer

EWO	Emergency War Order

EWRL	Electronic Warfare Reprogrammable Library (USN)

EWS	Early Warning System

EWSM	Early-Warning Support Measures

EWSO	Electronic Warfare Staff Officer

EWWS	Electronic Warfare Warning System

exaggerated stereoscopy	[USA] DoD:  See hyperstereoscopy.

exceptional transport(*)	[USA] DoD:  In railway terminology, a load whose size, weight, or preparation entail special difficulties vis-a-vis the facilities or equipment of even one of the railway systems to be used.

excess property	[USA] DoD:  The quantity of property in possession of any component of the Department of Defense that exceeds the quantity required or authorized for retention by that component.

EXCLASS	Extended CLASS

EXDRONE	Expendable Drone Jammer (USMC)

EXEC	Executive

executing commander

   (nuclear weapons)	[USA] DoD:  A commander to whom nuclear weapons are released for delivery against specific targets or in accordance with approved plans. See also commander(s); releasing commander (nuclear weapons).

execution planning	[USA] DoD:  The phase of the crisis action planning process in which an approved operation plan or other National Command Authorities-designated course of action is adjusted, refined, and translated into an operation order. Execution planning can proceed on the basis of prior deliberate planning, or it can take place under a no plan situation.

exercise directing staff(*)	[USA] DoD:  A group of officers who by virtue of experience, qualifications, and a thorough knowledge of the exercise instructions, are selected to direct or control an exercise.

exercise filled mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a mine containing an inert filling and an indicating device. See also explosive filled mine; fitted mine; mine.

exercise incident(*)	[USA] DoD:  An occurrence injected by directing staffs into the exercise which will have an effect on the forces being exercised, or their facilities, and which will require action by the appropriate commander and/or staff being exercised.

exercise mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a mine suitable for use in mine warfare exercises, fitted with visible or audible indicating devices to show where and when it would normally fire. See also drill mine; mine; practice mine.

exercise specifications(*)	[USA] DoD:  The fundamental requirements for an exercise, providing in advance an outline of the concept, form, scope, setting, aim, objectives, force requirements, political implications, analysis arrangements, and costs.

exercise sponsor(*)	[USA] DoD:  The commander who conceives a particular exercise and orders that it be planned and executed either by the commander's staff or by a subordinate headquarters.

exercise study(*)	[USA] DoD:  An activity which may take the form of a map exercise, a war game, a series of lectures, a discussion group, or an operational analysis.

exercise term	[USA] DoD:  A combination of two words, normally unclassified, used exclusively to designate a test, drill, or exercise. An exercise term is employed to preclude the possibility of confusing exercise directives with actual operations directives.

exercise(*)	[USA] DoD:  A military maneuver or simulated wartime operation involving planning, preparation, and execution. It is carried out for the purpose of training and evaluation. It may be a combined, joint, or single-Service exercise, depending on participating organizations.  See also command post exercise; field exercise; maneuver.

exfiltration	[USA] DoD:  The removal of personnel or units from areas under enemy control.

existence load	[USA] DoD:  Consists of items other than those in the fighting load that are required to sustain or protect the combat soldier. These items may be necessary for increased personal and environmental protection and are not normally carried by the individual. See also fighting load.

EXJAM	Expendable Jammer

exoatmosphere	[USA] DoD:  See nuclear exoatmospheric burst.

expedition	[USA] DoD:  A military operation conducted by an armed force to accomplish a specific objective in a foreign country.

expeditionary force	[USA] DoD:  An armed force organized to accomplish a specific objective in a foreign country.

expellee	[USA] DoD:  A civilian outside the boundaries of the country of his or her nationality or ethnic origin who is being forcibly repatriated to that country or to a third country for political or other purposes. See also displaced person; evacuee; refugee.

expendable property	[USA] DoD:  Property that may be consumed in use or loses its identity in use and may be dropped from stock record accounts when it is issued or used.

expendable supplies and

   material	[USA] DoD:  Supplies which are consumed in use, such as ammunition, paint, fuel, cleaning and preserving materials, surgical dressings, drugs, medicines, etc., or which lose their identity, such as spare parts, etc. Also called consumable supplies and material.

EXPLAN	Exercise Plan System

expllosive ordnance(*)	[USA] DoD:  All munitions containing explosives, nuclear fission or fusion materials and biological and chemical agents. This includes bombs and warheads; guided and ballistic missiles; artillery, mortar, rocket, and small arms ammunition; all mines, torpedoes, and depth charges; demolition charges; pyrotechnics; clusters and dispensers; cartridge and propellant actuated devices; electro-explosive devices; clandestine and improvised explosive devices; and all similar or related items or components explosive in nature.

exploder(*)	[USA] DoD:  A device designed to generate an electric current in a firing circuit after deliberate action by the user in order to initiate an explosive charge or charges.

exploitation(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. Taking full advantage of success in battle and following up initial gains. 2. Taking full advantage of any information that has come to hand for tactical, operational, or strategic purposes. 3. An offensive operation that usually follows a successful attack and is designed to disorganize the enemy in depth.

exploratory hunting(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a parallel operation to search sweeping, in which a sample of the route or area is subjected to minehunting procedures to determine the presence or absence of mines.

explosive filled mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  In mine warfare, a mine containing an explosive charge but not necessarily the firing train needed to detonate it. See also exercise filled mine; fitted mine.

explosive ordnance

   disposal incident(*)	[USA] DoD:  The suspected or detected presence of unexploded explosive ordnance, or damaged explosive ordnance, which constitutes a hazard to operations, installations, personnel or material. Not included in this definition are the accidental arming or other conditions that develop during the manufacture of high explosive material, technical service assembly operations or the laying of mines and demolition charges.

explosive ordnance

   disposal procedures(*)	[USA] DoD:  Those particular courses or modes of action taken by explosive ordnance disposal personnel for access to, diagnosis, rendering safe, recovery, and final disposal of explosive ordnance or any hazardous material associated with an explosive ordnance disposal incident. a. access procedures--Those actions taken to locate exactly and gain access to unexploded explosive ordnance. b. diagnostic procedures--Those actions taken to identify and evaluate unexploded explosive ordnance. c. render safe procedures--The portion of the explosive ordnance disposal procedures involving the application of special explosive ordnance disposal methods and tools to provide for the interruption of functions or separation of essential components of unexploded explosive ordnance to prevent an unacceptable detonation. d. recovery procedures--Those actions taken to recover unexploded explosive ordnance. e. final disposal procedures--The final disposal of explosive ordnance which may include demolition or burning in place, removal to a disposal area, or other appropriate means.

explosive ordnance

   disposal unit	[USA] DoD:  Personnel with special training and equipment who render explosive ordnance safe (such as bombs, mines, projectiles, and booby traps), make intelligence reports on such ordnance, and supervise the safe removal thereof.

explosive ordnance

   disposal(*)	[USA] DoD:  The detection, identification, on-site evaluation, rendering safe, recovery, and final disposal of unexploded explosive ordnance. It may also include explosive ordnance which has become hazardous by damage or deterioration.

explosive train(*)	[USA] DoD:  A succession of initiating and igniting elements arranged to cause a charge to function.

exposure dose(*)	[USA] DoD:  The exposure dose at a given point is a measurement of radiation in relation to its ability to produce ionization. The unit of measurement of the exposure dose is the roentgen.

exposure station	[USA] DoD:  See air station (photogrammetry).

EXSUM	Exercise Summary

Extended Capital	[Allied] Attack in Burma, late 1944 and 1945.

extended communications

   search	[USA] DoD:  In search and rescue operations, consists of contacting all possible sources of information on the missing craft, including physically checking possible locations such as harbors, marinas, and airport ramps. An extended communications search is normally conducted after a preliminary communications search has yielded no results and when the mission is upgraded to the alert phase. Also called EXCOM. See also preliminary communications search; search and rescue incident classification, Subpart b.

extent of a military

   exercise(*)	[USA] DoD:  The scope of an exercise in relation to the involvement of NATO and/or national commands. See also inter-command exercise; intra-command exercise; NATO-wide exercise; scale of an exercise.

extent of damage	[USA] DoD:  The visible plan area of damage to a target element, usually expressed in units of 1,000 square feet, in detailed damage analysis and in approximate percentages in immediate-type damage assessment reports; e.g., 50 percent structural damage.

external audience	[USA] DoD:  All people who are not part of the internal audience of US military members and civilian employees and their immediate families. Part of the concept of "Publics." Includes many varied subsets that may be referred to as "Audiences" or "Publics." See also internal audience; public.

external reinforcing force(*)	[USA] DoD:  A reinforcing force which is principally stationed in peacetime outside its intended Major NATO Command area of operations.

extraction parachute(*)	[USA] DoD:  An auxiliary parachute designed to release and extract and deploy cargo from aircraft in flight and deploy cargo parachutes. See also gravity extraction.

extraction zone(*)	[USA] DoD:  A specified drop zone used for the delivery of supplies and/or equipment by means of an extraction technique from an aircraft flying very close to the ground.

EZ	Extraction Zone

EZCO	Extraction Zone Control Officer


EB Units

EB 1/91	 'Gascogne'

EB 2/91	 'Bretagne'

EB 3/91	 'Cevennes'

EB 1/94	 'Guyenne'

EB 2/94	 'Marne'

EB 3/94	 'Arbois'


EC Units (French)

EC 1/2	 'Cicognes'

EC 3/2	 'Alsace'

EC 1/3	 'Navarre'

EC 2/3	 'Champagne'

EC 3/3	 'Ardennes'

EC 1/4	 'Dauphine'

EC 2/4	 'La Fayette'

EC 1/5	 'Vendee'

EC 2/5	 'Ile de France'

EC 1/7	 'Provence'

EC 2/7	 'Argonne'

EC 3/7	 'Languedoc'

EC 1/10	 'Valois'

EC 2/10	 'Seine'

EC 3/10	 'Vexin'

EC 1/11	 'Rousillon'

EC 2/11	 'Vosges'

EC 3/11	 'Corse'

EC 4/11	 'Jura'

EC 1/12	 'Cambresis'

EC 2/12	 'Cornouaille'

EC 1/13	 'Artois'

EC 2/13	 'Alpes'

EC 3/13	 'Auvergne'


EH Units (French)

EH 1/67	'Pyrenees'

EH 2/67	'Valmy'

EH 3/67	'Parisis'

EH 4/67	'Durance'

EH 5/67	'Alpilles'


ER Units (French)

ER 1/33	 'Belfort'

ER 2/33	 'Savoie'

ER 3/33	 'Moselle'


ERV Units (French)

ERV 1/93  'Aunis'

ERV 2/93  'Landes'

ERV 3/93  'Sologne'


ET Units (French)

ET 3/60	'Esterel'

ET 1/61	'Touraine'

ET 2/61	'Franche Comte'

ET 3/61	'Poitou'

ET 1/62	'Vercors'

ET 1/64	'Bearn'

ET 2/64	'Anjou'

ET 2/64	'Maine'

ET 3/64	'Bigorre'


F

F&FP	Force and Financial Plan

F-4	[USA]  DoD:  See Phantom II.

F-5A/B	Freedom Fighter

F-5E/F	Tiger II

F-8	Crusader

F-14	[USA]  DoD:  See Tomcat.

F-15	[USA]  DoD:  See Eagle.

F-16	[USA]  DoD:  See Fighting Falcon.

F-20	Tigershark

F-21	Kfir

F-104	Starfighter

F-106	Delta Dart

F-111	[USA]  DoD:  A twin-engine, supersonic, turbofan, all-weather tactical fighter. It is capable of employing nuclear and nonnuclear weapons.  It also has the capability for operating from very short, relatively unprepared air strips.  Known as the Aardvark.

F-hour	[USA]  DoD:  See times.

F/A-18	[USA]  DoD:  See Hornet.

F/G	Flag/General Officer

FA	[USA]  DoD:  See feasibility assessment.

FA	[USSR] Frontovaya Aviatsiyatactical air force.

FA	Functional Area

FAA	[UK] Fleet Air Arm

FAA	[USA] Federal Aviation Administration

FAAA	Final Acquisition Action Approach

FAAD	Forward Area Air Defense

FAADC2I	Forward Area Air Defense Command and Control and Intelligence

FAADS	Forward Area Air Defense System

FAB	[Belgium] FAB/Blu: Force Aerienne Belge / Belgische Luchtmacht. Belgian

FAB	Field Assistance Branch

fabricator	[USA]  DoD:  Individuals or groups who, without genuine resources, invent information or inflate or embroider over news for personal gain or for political purposes.

FAC	[USA] Forward Air Control

FAC	Fast Attack Craft

FAC	Functional Account Code

FAC	Functional Area Chief

FACE/CARD	Forecasting Ammunition Consumption Expenditure/Critical Assets Reporting Data Combined Subsystem

facility	[USA]  DoD:  A real property entity consisting of one or more of the following: a building, a structure, a utility system, pavement, and underlying land. See also base.

FACP	[USA] Forward Air Control Party (USMC)

FACP	[USA] Forward Air Control Post (USAF)

FACRP	Functional Analysis And Consolidation Review Panel

FACSFAT	Fleet Area Control & Surveillance Facility

facsimile(*)	[USA]  DoD:  A system of telecommunication for the transmission of fixed images with a view to their reception in a permanent form.

FAD	[USA] Fleet Air Defense

FAD	Feasible Arrival Date

FAD	Force Activity Designation

FADEC	Full Authority Digital Engine Control

faded	[USA]  DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "Contact has disappeared from reporting station's scope, and any position information given is estimated."

FAE	Fuel-Air Explosive

FAEC	[Cuba] Fuerza Aerea del Ejercito CubanoCuban Army Air Force.

FAHV	[Upper Volta] Force Aerienne de Haute VoltaAir Force of Upper Volta.

FAI	Federation Aeronautique Internationale

FAIA	Functional Area Information Analysis

FAIMS	Financial Accounting and Information Management System

FAIP	First Assignment Instructor Pilot

FAIR	Functional Analysis Integration Review

faker	[USA]  DoD:  A friendly aircraft simulating a hostile in an air defense exercise.

fallout contours(*)	[USA]  DoD:  Lines joining points which have the same radiation intensity that define a fallout pattern, represented in terms of roentgens per hour.

fallout pattern(*)	[USA]  DoD:  The distribution of fallout as portrayed by fallout contours.

fallout prediction	[USA]  DoD:  An estimate, made before and immediately after a nuclear detonation, of the location and intensity of militarily significant quantities of radioactive fallout.

fallout safe height of burst	[USA]  DoD:  The height of burst at or above which no militarily significant fallout will be reproduced as a result of a nuclear weapon detonation. See also types of burst.

fallout wind vector plot(*)	[USA]  DoD:  A wind vector diagram based on the wind structure from the surface of the Earth to the highest altitude of interest.

fallout(*)	[USA]  DoD:  The precipitation to Earth of radioactive particulate matter from a nuclear cloud; also applied to the particulate matter itself.

false origin(*)	[USA]  DoD:  A fixed point to the south and west of a grid zone from which grid distances are measured eastward and northward.

FAMG	[USA] Field Artillery Missile Group.

famished	[USA]  DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "Have you any instructions for me?"

FAMS	Fuels Automated Management System

FAMSIM	Family of Automated Simulation

FAN	[Cuba] Fuerza Aerea Naval --  Naval Air Force.

FAN	[USA] Forward Air Navigator

FAN	Flaming Arrow Net (USEUCOM COMM NET)

FAN	Functional Area Network

fan camera photography(*)	[USA]  DoD:  Photography taken simultaneously by an assembly of three or more cameras systematically installed at fixed angles relative to each other so as to provide wide lateral coverage with overlapping images. See also tri-camera photography.

fan cameras(*)	[USA]  DoD:  An assembly of three or more cameras systematically disposed at fixed angles relative to each other so as to provide wide lateral coverage with overlapping images. See also split cameras.

fan marker beacon(*)	[USA]  DoD:  A type of radio beacon, the emissions of which radiate in a vertical, fan-shaped pattern. The signal can be keyed for identification purposes. See also radio beacon; Z marker beacon.

FANS	Future Air Navigation System

FAP	[Portugal] Forca Aerea PortuguesaPortuguese Air Force

FAP	Flight Activity Performance (ANG)

FAPES	[USA] Force Augmentation Planning and Execution System (GCCS)

FAR	[USA] Federal Aviation Regulations

FAR	Federal Acquisition Regulation

FAR	Federal Aviation Regulation

FAR	French Rapid Action Force

FAR	Functional Analysis Review (AWIS)

FAR	Functional Area Requirement

Far Side	[USA] Launch of a four-stage rocket from a balloon flying at 30480m, reaching an altitude of 4345km.

FAR/DAR	Functional Area Requirement/Data Automation requirement (PACAF)

FARM	Functional Area Record Manager

Farm Gate	Detachment of the 440th 'Combat Crew Training Squadron', a COIN unit, to Bien Hoa, Vietnam.

farm gate type operations	[USA]  DoD:  Operational assistance and specialized tactical training provided a friendly foreign air force by the United States Armed Forces to include, under certain specified conditions, the flying of operational missions in combat by combined United States/foreign aircrews as a part of the training being given when such missions are beyond the capability of the foreign air force.

FARP	Forward Area Rearm / Refuel Point

FARP	Fuel and Rearming Point

FARR	FAA/Air Force Radar Replacement (ESD)

FARS	Financial Accounting and Reporting System

FAS	[El Salvador] Fuerza Aerea SalvadorenaAir Force of El Salvador

FAS	[France] Force Aerienne Strategique, Strategic Air Force

FAS	Fault Alarm System

FAS	Field Alert Status

FAS	Force Accounting System (USA)

FAS	Fuel Advisory System

FAS	Functional Address System

FASAC	Foreign Applied Science Assessment Center

FASC	Fire and Air Support Center (USMC)

FASC	Forward Area Signal Center (USA)

FASCAP	Fast Payback Capital Investment Program

FASMS	Forecast/Allocation Submission Management System (7115) (USAFE)

FAST	[USA] Fast Automatic Shuttle Transfer System

FAST	[USA] Fighter Airborne Supply Tank, low-drag conformal tanks attached to the sides of F-15s.

FAST	Flight Analyses System

FAST	Flow & Analysis System For TRANSCOM

FAST	FMIS Applications Support Technique

FAST	Force and Supply Tracking System (USAREUR)

FAST	Forward Area Support Team

FAST	Freight Automated System for Traffic Management (MTMC)

FASTALS	Force Analyses Simulation of Theater Administration and Logistic Support (Army)

FATAC	[Congo] Force Aerienne Tactique --- Tactical Air Force. In fact the air force of the new republic, after its independence in 1960.

FAV	[Venezuela] Fuerzas Aereas VenezolanasVenezuelan Air Force

FAWPS	Flight and Weapons Planning System

FAX	Facsimile

FB-111	Medium Range Strategic Bomber

FBB	Fast-Burn Boosters

FBH	Force Beachhead

FBI	[USA] Federal Bureau of Investigation

FBIS	Foreign Broadcast Information Service

FBL	Fly By Light

FBM	[USA] USN: Fleet Ballistic Missile

FBS	F-16 Bilgi Sistemi

FBS	Forward Based System

FBW	Fly By Wire

FC	Foot-candle

FC	Force Control

FCA	Functional Configuration Audit

FCAC	Forward Control and Analysis Center

FCC	Federal Communications Commission

FCC	Fleet Command Center (USN)

FCC	Flight Clinical Coordination

FCC	Fuels Control Center

FCCBMP	Fleet Command Center Battle Management Program (PACFLT)

FCDNA	Field Command Defense Nuclear Agency

FCE	Fire Control Element

FCF	Functional Check Flight

FCG	Foreign Clearance Guide

FCG	Functional Coordinating Group

FCI	Functional Configuration Identification

FCLASS	File Security Classification Codes

FCLP	[USA] Field Carrier Landing Practice

FCMS	Functional Configuration Management System (AFLC)

FCO	Facility Control Office

FCO	Federal Coordinating Officer

FCO	Field Change Order

FCP	Facilities Criteria Plan

FCPS	Fuel Consumption Projection system (PACOM)

FCR	Fire Control Radar

FCRC	Federal Contract Research Center

FCS	Facility Checking Squadron (AFCC)

FCS	Federal Catalog System

FCS	Fire Control System

FCS	Flight Control System

FCS	Frame Check Sequence

FCS	Fuels Capabilities System (MAC)

FCS	Full Communications Service

FCSC	Federal Conversion Support Center

FD	Fault Detection

FD	Field

FD	File Description

FD	Functional Description

FDAT	Final Development Acceptance Test

FDBM	Functional Data Base Manager (JDS)

FDC	Fire Direction Center (USA)

FDDI	Fiber Distributed Interface

FDDS	Flag Data Display System

FDEP	Flight Data Entry Printout

FDESC	Force Description

FDM	Frequency Division Multiplex

FDMA	Frequency Division Multiple Access

FDMIS	Force Development Management Information System (USA)

FDMS	Flight Data Management System

FDO	Fighter Duty Officer

FDO	Flight Deck Officer

FDR	Final Design Review

FDR	Flight Data Recorder

FDS	Fuels Dispensing System

FDT	Flexible Digital Terminal

FDTS	Field Data Tracking system

FDX	Full Duplex

FE	Field Engineer

FE	Flight Engineer

FE	Flight Examiner

FE	Force Execution

FEAF	[USA] Far East Air Force

feasibility	[USA]  DoD:  Operation plan review criterion. The determination of whether the assigned tasks could be accomplished by using available resources. See also acceptability; adequacy; completeness; suitability.

feasibility assessment	[USA]  DoD:  A basic target analysis that provides an initial determination of the viability of a proposed target for special operations forces employment. Also called FA.

feasibility test	[USA]  DoD:  An operation plan review criteria to determine whether or not a plan is within the capacity of the resources that can be made available. See also logistic implications test.

feature line overlap(*)	[USA]  DoD:  A series of overlapping air photographs which follow the line of a ground feature, e.g., river, road, railway, etc.

feature(*)	[USA]  DoD:  In cartography, any object or configuration of ground or water represented on the face of the map or chart.

FEBA	[USA]  DoD:  See forward edge of the battle area.

FEC	Forward Error Correction

FECC	Federal Emergency Communications Coordinator

FED-STD	Federal Standard

Federal Modal Agencies	[USA]  DoD:  See transportation operating agencies.

Federal Stock Number	[USA]  DoD:  The Federal Stock Number of an item of supply consists of the applicable 4-digit class code number from the Federal Supply Classification plus a sequentially assigned 7-digit Federal Item Identification Number. The number shall be arranged as follows: 4210-196-5439. See also National Stock Number. Note: Federal Stock Numbers were replaced by National Stock Numbers effective 30 September 1974.

federal supply class

   management	[USA]  DoD:  Those functions of materiel management that can best be accomplished by Federal Supply Classification, such as cataloging, characteristic screening, standardization, interchangeability and substitution grouping, multi-item specification management, and engineering support of the foregoing.

Federal Transport

   Agencies	[USA]  DoD:  See transportation operating agencies.

FEDI	Failure Experience Data Interchange

FEDSIM	Federal Computer Performance Evaluation and Simulation Center

FEDSTD	Federal Telecommunications Standard

FEDSTRIP	Federal Standard Requisitioning and Issues Procedures

FEEDS	Facilities Engineering Expert and Diagnostic System

FEEMS	Facilities Engineering Equipment Maintenance System (USA)

FEES	Front End Edit System (USA)

feet dry	[USA]  DoD:  1. In air operations, a code meaning, "I am, or contact designated is, over land." 2. In landing craft air cushion (LCAC) operations, a code meaning operations over land.

feet wet	[USA]  DoD:  1. In air operations, a code meaning, "I am, or contact designated is, over water." 2. In landing craft air cushion (LCAC) operations, a code meaning operations over water.

FEFA	[Europe] Future European Fighter Aircraft, renamed EFA.

FEGLI	Federal Employees Group Life Insurance

FEIP	Facility and Equipment Improvement Program

FEJE	Facilities Engineer Job Estimating System

Felix	[Germany] German plan, 1940, for operations in the Mediterranean.

FEMA	Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEN	Far East Network

FENP	Front-End Network Processor

FEOC	Field Emergency Operations Centers (States)

FEP	Fleet EHF Package (USN)

FEP	Front-End Processor

FERC	Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

ferret	[USA]  DoD:  An aircraft, ship, or vehicle especially equipped for the detection, location, recording, and analyzing of electromagnetic radiation.

FESS	Facilities Engineering Supply System (USA)

FET	Field Effect Transistor

Feuerlilie	[Germany] SAM under development in 1944. Never entered service. Had radio command guidance.

few (raid size)	[USA]  DoD:  In air intercept usage, seven or fewer aircraft. See also many (raid size).

FEWSG	[USA] USN: Fleet Electronic Warfare Support Group

FEZ	[USA]  DoD:  See fighter engagement zone.

FF	[USA]  DoD:  See frigate.

FFAR	Folding Fin Aircraft Rocket, originally Forward Firing Aircraft Rocket.

FFBD	Functional Flow Block Diagram

FFCC	[Europe] Forward-facing Crew Cockpit. The two-seat cockpit of the Airbus A300.

FFDB	Friendly Forces/Facilities Data Base (PACAF)

FFF	Form, Fit, and Function

FFG	[USA]  DoD:  See guided missile frigate.

FFGH	[USA] USN: Guided missile Frigate, Helicopter

FFH	[USA] USN: Frigate, Helicopter

FFI	[Norway] Forsvaret Forskining Institut, defense research establishment.

FFK	Fixed Function Key

FFL	[USA] [USA] USN: Corvette

FFN	Fleet Flash Net (USN)

FFOS	Forward Flying Observation System

FFP	Federal Financial Participation

FFP	Firm-Fixed-Price

FFRDC	Federally Funded Research and Development Center

FFS	Formatted File System

FFT	File Format Table

FG	[USA] Fighter Group

FGA	[UK] Fighter Ground Attack

FGC	Functional Group Code

FGL	Force Generation Level

FGL (4GL)	Fourth Generation Language

FGM	[USA] Man-launched, surface-target missilemainly anti-tank missiles.  FGM-77  Dragon

FGOS	Flag and General Officers Seminar

FGR	[UK] Fighter Ground Attack Reconnaissance

FGUG	Federal Government Users Group

FH	Frequency Hopping

FHD	Fixed Head Disk

FHDTC	Fixed Head Disc Transfer Channel

FHE	Forward Headquarters Element (CENTCOM)

FHSS	Family Housing Survey System (USA)

FHWA	Federal Highway Administration

FI	Fault Isolation

FI	Flexible Interconnect

FI	Force Integration

FIA	Functional Interoperability Architecture

FIC	Fleet Intelligence Center (USN)

FIC	Force Indicator Code

FICEURLANT	Fleet Intelligence Center-Europe and Atlantic (USN)

Fickle	[Allied] See 'Flabby'.

Fickle 	Guns firing up to 8000ft, fighters flying above.

FICON	[USA] Fighter Conveyer: a GRB-36 carried a RF-84K reconnaissance aircraft in its bomb-bay. Brief operational use in 1955-1956.

FICPAC	Fleet Intelligence Center-Pacific (USN)

FID	[USA]  DoD:  See foreign internal defense.

FIDO	[UK] FOg DIspersal equipment. Kerosene was burned by a system of flares along the runway. (1945)

Fido	[USA] Oficially known as 'Mark 24 Mine', this was a torpedo with an acoustic homing head, introduced during WWII.

FIDO	Fighter Interceptor Duty Officer

field army	[USA]  DoD:  Administrative and tactical organization composed of a headquarters, certain organic Army troops, service support troops, a variable number of corps, and a variable number of divisions. See also Army corps.

field artillery	[USA]  DoD:  Equipment, supplies, ammunition, and personnel involved in the use of cannon, rocket, or surface-to-surface missile launchers.  Field artillery cannons are classified according to caliber as: light--120mm and less. medium--121-160mm. heavy--161-210mm. very heavy--greater than 210mm. See also direct support artillery; general support artillery.

field artillery observer	[USA]  DoD:  A person who watches the effects of artillery fire, adjusts the center of impact of that fire onto a target, and reports the results to the firing agency. See also naval gunfire spotting team; spotter.

field control(*)	[USA]  DoD:  A series of points whose relative positions and elevations are known. These positions are used in basic data in mapping and charting. Normally, these positions are established by survey methods, and are sometimes referred to as "trig control" or "trigonometrical net(work)." See also common control (artillery); control point; ground control.

field exercise(*)	[USA]  DoD:  An exercise conducted in the field under simulated war conditions in which troops and armament of one side are actually present, while those of the other side may be imaginary or in outline.  See also command post exercise.

field fortifications(*)	[USA]  DoD:  An emplacement or shelter of a temporary nature which can be constructed with reasonable facility by units requiring no more than minor engineer supervisory and equipment participation.

field headquarters	[USA]  DoD:  See command post.

field of fire(*)	[USA]  DoD:  The area which a weapon or a group of weapons may cover effectively with fire from a given position.

field of view(*)	[USA]  DoD:  1. In photography, the angle between two rays passing through the perspective center (rear nodal point) of a camera lens to the two opposite sides of the format. Not to be confused with "angle of view." See also angle of view. 2. The total solid angle available to the gunner when looking through the gunsight.

field of vision(*)	[USA]  DoD:  The total solid angle available to the gunner from his or her normal position. See also field of view.

field press censorship	[USA]  DoD:  The security review of news material subject to the jurisdiction of the Armed Forces of the United States, including all information or material intended for dissemination to the public.  See also censorship.

FIFO	First-In, First-Out

FIG	[USA] Fighter-Interceptor Group

177th FIG  'Jersey Devils'

fighter controller	[USA]  DoD:  See air controller.

fighter cover(*)	[USA]  DoD:  The maintenance of a number of fighter aircraft over a specified area or force for the purpose of repelling hostile air activities. See also airborne alert; cover.

fighter direction aircraft(*)	[USA]  DoD:  An aircraft equipped and manned for directing fighter aircraft. See also combat information ship.

fighter direction ship(*)	[USA]  DoD:  A ship equipped and manned for directing fighter aircraft operations. See also combat information ship.

fighter engagement zone	[USA]  DoD:  See weapon engagement zone.

fighter interceptor	[USA]  DoD:  See interceptorr.

fighter sweep(*)	[USA]  DoD:  An offensive mission by fighter aircraft to seek out and destroy enemy aircraft or targets of opportunity in an allotted area of operations.

Fighting Falcon	[USA]  DoD:  A single engine, supersonic, turbofan, all-weather multipurpose tactical fighter/bomber. It is capable of employing nuclear/nonnuclear weapons. Air superiority is its primary mission with air interdiction and close air support as secondary. An air refueling capability increases its flexibility. Designated as F-16.

fighting load	[USA]  DoD:  Consists of items of individual clothing, equipment, weapons, and ammunition that are carried by, and are essential to, the effectiveness of the combat soldier and the accomplishment of the immediate mission of the unit when the soldier is on foot. See also existence load.

FIIN	Federal Item Identification Number

FIIT	Flash Internal Information Transfer

FIKS	Danish Defense Integrated Communications System

filler	[USA]  DoD:  A substance carried in an ammunition container such as a projectile, mine, bomb, or grenade. A filler may be an explosive, chemical, or inert substance.

filler personnel	[USA]  DoD:  Individuals of suitable grade and skill initially required to bring a unit or organization to its authorized strength.

film badge(*)	[USA]  DoD:  A photographic film packet to be carried by personnel, in the form of a badge, for measuring and permanently recording (usually) gamma-ray dosage.

FILSYS	File Handling Subsystem (Honeywell)

filter center	[USA]  DoD:  The location in an aircraft control and warning system at which information from observation posts is filtered for further dissemination to air defense control centers and air defense direction centers.

filter(*)	[USA]  DoD:  In electronics, a device which transmits only part of the incident energy and may thereby change the spectral distribution of energy: a. High pass filters transmit energy above a certain frequency; b. Low pass filters transmit energy below a certain frequency; c. Band pass filters transmit energy of a certain bandwidth; d. Band stop filters transmit energy outside a specific frequency band.

FIM	[USA] Man-launched SAM.

FIM-43	[USA]  DoD:  See Redeye.

FIM-92A	[USA]  DoD:  See Stinger.

final approach(*)	[USA]  DoD:  That part of an instrument approach procedure in which alignment and descent for landing are accomplished. a. In a non-precision approach it normally begins at the final approach fix or point and ends at the missed approach point or fix. b. In a precision approach the final approach commences at the glide path intercept point and ends at the decision height/altitude.

final destination(*)	[USA]  DoD:  In naval control of shipping, the final destination of a convoy or of an individual ship (whether in convoy or independent) irrespective of whether or not routing instructions have been issued.

final disposal procedures	[USA]  DoD:  See explosive ordnance disposal procedures.

final plan(*)	[USA]  DoD:  A plan for which drafts have been coordinated and approved and which has been signed by or on behalf of a competent authority. See also operation plan.

final protective fire(*)	[USA]  DoD:  An immediately available prearranged barrier of fire designed to impede enemy movement across defensive lines or areas.

financial property

   accounting	[USA]  DoD:  The establishment and maintenance of property accounts in monetary terms; the rendition of property reports in monetary terms.

FINDER	Functionally Integrated Designating and Reference System

FINRAE	[UK] Ferranti Intertial Rapid Alignment Equipment. Equipment to initialize the INS of a BAe Harrier. Developed during the Falkland War, to be used by Harrier GR.3s operated during shipboard operations.

FIP	[USA] Fleet Introduction Program

FIPS	Facilities Inventory and Planning System (USN)

FIPS	Federal Information Processing Standards

FIR	Flight Information Region

FIRAMS	Flight Incident Recorder and Aircraft Monitoring System

fire barrage (specify)	[USA]  DoD:  An order to deliver a prearranged barrier of fire. Specification of the particular barrage may be by code name, numbering system, unit assignment, or other designated means.

fire capabilities chart(*)	[USA]  DoD:  A chart, usually in the form of an overlay, showing the areas which can be reached by the fire of the bulk of the weapons of a unit.

fire control radar(*)	[USA]  DoD:  Radar used to provide target information inputs to a weapon fire control system.

fire control system(*)	[USA]  DoD:  A group of interrelated fire control equipments and/or instruments designed for use with a weapon or group of weapons.

fire control(*)	[USA]  DoD:  The control of all operations in connection with the application of fire on a target.

fire coordination	[USA]  DoD:  See fire support coordination.

fire coordination area(*)	[USA]  DoD:  An area with specified restraints into which fires in excess of those restraints will not be delivered without approval of the authority establishing the restraints.

fire direction center(*)	[USA]  DoD:  That element of a command post, consisting of gunnery and communication personnel and equipment, by means of which the commander exercises fire direction and/or fire control. The fire direction center receives target intelligence and requests for fire, and translates them into appropriate fire direction.

fire for effect(*)	[USA]  DoD:  1. Fire which is delivered after the mean point of impact or burst is within the desired distance of the target or adjusting/ranging point. 2. Term in a call for fire to indicate the adjustment/ranging is satisfactory and fire for effect is desired.

fire message	[USA]  DoD:  See call for fire.

fire mission(*)	[USA]  DoD:  1. Specific assignment given to a fire unit as part of a definite plan. 2. Order used to alert the weapon/battery area and indicate that the message following is a call for fire.

fire plan(*)	[USA]  DoD:  A tactical plan for using the weapons of a unit or formation so that their fire will be coordinated.

fire storm(*)	[USA]  DoD:  Stationary mass fire, generally in built-up urban areas, generating strong, inrushing winds from all sides; the winds keep the fires from spreading while adding fresh oxygen to increase their intensity.

fire support area(*)	[USA]  DoD:  An appropriate maneuver area assigned to fire support ships from which to deliver gunfire support of an amphibious operation. See also naval support area.

fire support coordinating

   measure	[USA]  DoD:  A measure employed by land or amphibious commanders to facilitate the rapid engagement of targets and simultaneously provide safeguards for friendly forces. See also fire support coordination.

fire support coordination

   center(*)	[USA]  DoD:  A single location in which are centralized communications facilities and personnel incident to the coordination of all forms of fire support. See also supporting arms coordination center.

fire support coordination

   line(*)	[USA]  DoD:  A line established by the appropriate ground commander to ensure coordination of fire not under the commander's control but which may affect current tactical operations.  The fire support coordination line is used to coordinate fires of air, ground, or sea weapons systems using any type of ammunition against surface targets. The fire support coordination line should follow well-defined terrain features. The establishment of the fire support coordination line must be coordinated with the appropriate tactical air commander and other supporting elements. Supporting elements may attack targets forward of the fire support coordination line without prior coordination with the ground force commander provided the attack will not produce adverse surface effects on or to the rear of the line. Attacks against surface targets behind this line must be coordinated with the appropriate ground force commander. Also called FSCL.

fire support coordination(*)	[USA]  DoD:  The planning and executing of fire so that targets are adequately covered by a suitable weapon or group of weapons.

fire support group(*)	[USA]  DoD:  A temporary grouping of ships under a single commander charged with supporting troop operations ashore by naval gunfire. A fire support group may be further subdivided into fire support units and fire support elements.

fire support station	[USA]  DoD:  An exact location at sea within a fire support area from which a fire support ship delivers fire.

fire task	[USA]  DoD:  See fire mission.

fire time	[USA]  DoD:  See span of detonation (atomic demolition munition employment).

fire(*)	[USA]  DoD:  1. The command given to discharge a weapon(s). 2. To detonate the main explosive charge by means of a firing system. 3.  See also barrage fire; call fire; close supporting fire; concentrated fire; counterfire; counter-preparation fire; covering fire; deep supporting fire; destruction fire; direct fire; direct supporting fire; distributed fire; grazing fire; harassing fire; indirect fire; interdiction fire; neutralization fire; observed fire; preparation fire; radar fire; registration fire; scheduled fire; searching fire; supporting fire; suppressive fire; unobserved fire; zone fire.

fireball(*)	[USA]  DoD:  The luminous sphere of hot gases which forms a few millionths of a second after detonation of a nuclear weapon and immediately starts expanding and cooling.

Firebee	[USA]  DoD:  A remotely controlled target drone powered by a turbojet engine. It achieves high subsonic speeds and is designed to be ground launched or air launched. It is used to test, train, and evaluate weapon systems employing surface-to-air and air-to-air missiles.  Designated as BQM-34.

Firebee	[USA] The Ryan BQM-34A / MQM-34D RPV.

Firebee II	[USA] The Ryan BQM-34E/F, a supersonic development of the Ryan 147

Firedog	[UK] Operations against communist infiltration in Malaya, 1948 -- 1960.

firepower umbrella(*)	[USA]  DoD:  An area of specified dimensions defining the boundaries of the airspace over a naval force at sea within which the fire of ships' antiaircraft weapons can endanger aircraft, and within which special procedures have been established for the identification and operation of friendly aircraft. See also air defense operations area.

firepower(*)	[USA]  DoD:  1. The amount of fire which may be delivered by a position, unit, or weapon system. 2. Ability to deliver fire.

firing area(*)	[USA]  DoD:  In a sweeper-sweep combination it is the horizontal area at the depth of a particular mine in which the mine will detonate.  The firing area has exactly the same dimensions as the interception area but will lie astern of it unless the mine detonates immediately when actuated.

firing chart	[USA]  DoD:  Map, photo map, or grid sheet showing the relative horizontal and vertical positions of batteries, base points, base point lines, check points, targets, and other details needed in preparing firing data.

firing circuit(*)	[USA]  DoD:  1. In land operations, an electrical circuit and/or pyrotechnic loop designed to detonate connected charges from a firing point. 2. In naval mine warfare, that part of a mine circuit which either completes the detonator circuit or operates a ship counter.

firing mechanism	[USA]  DoD:  See firing circuit.

firing point(*)	[USA]  DoD:  That point in the firing circuit where the device employed to initiate the detonation of the charges is located.

firing system(*)	[USA]  DoD:  In demolition, a system composed of elements designed to fire the main charge or charges.

FIRMR	Federal Information Resource Management Regulation

first generation negative	[USA]  DoD:  See generation (photography).

first generation positive	[USA]  DoD:  See generation (photography).

first light	[USA]  DoD:  The beginning of morning nautical twilight; i.e., when the center of the morning sun is 12 degrees below the horizon.

first salvo at	[USA]  DoD:  In naval gunfire support, a portion of a ship's message to an observer or spotter to indicate that because of proximity to troops, the ship will not fire at the target but offset the first salvo a specific distance from the target.

first strike	[USA]  DoD:  The first offensive move of a war. (Generally associated with nuclear operations.)

FIS	[USA] Fighter-Interceptor Squadron

177th FIS  'Jersey Devils'

178th FIS  'Happy Hooligans'

87th FIS  'Red Bulls'

FIS	FORSCOM Information System

FISC	Fleet Intelligence Support Center (USN)

FISINT	[USA]  DoD:  See foreign instrumentation signals intelligence.

fission products(*)	[USA]  DoD:  A general term for the complex mixture of substances produced as a result of nuclear fission.

fission to yield ratio(*)	[USA]  DoD:  The ratio of the yield derived from nuclear fission to the total yield; it is frequently expressed in percent.

fission(*)	[USA]  DoD:  The process whereby the nucleus of a heavy element splits into (generally) two nuclei of lighter elements, with the release of substantial amounts of energy.

FIST	Fire Support Team

FIST	Fleet Imagery Support Terminal

FIT	File Information Table

fitted mine(*)	[USA]  DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a mine containing an explosive charge, a primer, detonator, and firing system. See also exercise filled mine; explosive filled mine.

fix(*)	[USA]  DoD:  A position determined from terrestrial, electronic, or astronomical data.

fixed ammunition(*)	[USA]  DoD:  Ammunition in which the cartridge case is permanently attached to the projectile. See also ammunition.

fixed capital property	[USA]  DoD:  1. Assets of a permanent character having continuing value. 2. As used in military establishments, includes real estate and equipment installed or in use, either in productive plants or in field operations. Synonymous with fixed assets.

fixed medical treatment

   facility(*)	[USA]  DoD:  A medical treatment facility which is designed to operate for an extended period of time at a specific site.

fixed port	[USA]  DoD:  Water terminals with an improved network of cargo-handling facilities designed for the transfer of oceangoing freight. See also port; water terminal.

fixed price incentive

   contract	[USA]  DoD:  A fixed price type of contract with provision for the adjustment of profit and price by a formula based on the relationship that final negotiated total cost bears to negotiated target cost as adjusted by approved changes.

fixed price type contract	[USA]  DoD:  A type of contract that generally provides for a firm price or, under appropriate circumstances, may provide for an adjustable price for the supplies or services being procured.  Fixed price contracts are of several types so designed as to facilitate proper pricing under varying circumstances.

fixed station patrol(*)	[USA]  DoD:  One in which each scout maintains station relative to an assigned point on a barrier line while searching the surrounding area. Scouts are not stationary but remain underway and patrol near the center of their assigned stations. A scout is a surface ship, submarine, or aircraft.

fixer network(*)	[USA]  DoD:  A combination of radio or radar direction-finding installations which, operating in conjunction, are capable of plotting the position relative to the ground of an aircraft in flight.

fixer system	[USA]  DoD:  See fixer network.

FL	Flight Level

FL	Foot Lumen

FLA	[Europe] Future Large Airlifter, a proposed C-130 replacement.

FLA	Foreign Launch Assessment

Flabby	'Spouse': Fighters not flying, AA guns only;

Flabby	[Allied] Operational condition of the defenses against V-1 flying bombs, in 1944.

Flabby	Fighter only, AA guns not firing;

flag days (red or green)	[USA]  DoD:  Red flag days are those during which movement requirements cannot be met; green flag days are those during which the requisite amount or a surplus of transportation capability exists.

flag officer	[USA]  DoD:  A term applied to an officer holding the rank of general, lieutenant general, major general, or brigadier general in the US Army, Air Force or Marine Corps or admiral, vice admiral, rear admiral or commodore in the US Navy or Coast Guard.

FLAGE	Flexible Lightweight Agile Guide Experiment

flame field expedients	[USA]  DoD:  Simple, handmade devices used to produce flame or illumination.

flame thrower(*)	[USA]  DoD:  A weapon that projects incendiary fuel and has provision for ignition of this fuel.

FLAMING ARROW	Unclassified Code Name For USEUCOM Communications Network

flammable cargo	[USA]  DoD:  See inflammable cargo.

flank guard(*)	[USA]  DoD:  A security element operating to the flank of a moving or stationary force to protect it from enemy ground observation, direct fire, and surprise attack.

flanking attack(*)	[USA]  DoD:  An offensive maneuver directed at the flank of an enemy. See also frontal attack.

FLAPS	Force Level Automated Planning System (USAFE/German)

flare dud	[USA]  DoD:  A nuclear weapon that when launched at a target, detonates with anticipated yield but at an altitude appreciably greater than intended. This is not a dud insofar as yield is concerned, but it is a dud with respect to the effects on the target and the normal operation of the weapon.

flare(*)	[USA]  DoD:  The change in the flight path of an aircraft so as to reduce the rate of descent for touchdown.

FLAS	Fuels Logistical Area Summary

FLASH	Force Level Alerting System

flash blindness(*)	[USA]  DoD:  Impairment of vision resulting from an intense flash of light. It includes temporary or permanent loss of visual functions and may be associated with retinal burns. See also dazzle.

flash burn(*)	[USA]  DoD:  A burn caused by excessive exposure (of bare skin) to thermal radiation.

flash message	[USA]  DoD:  A category of precedence reserved for initial enemy contact messages or operational combat messages of extreme urgency.  Brevity is mandatory. See also precedence.

flash ranging	[USA]  DoD:  Finding the position of the burst of a projectile or of an enemy gun by observing its flash.

flash report	[USA]  DoD:  Not to be used. See inflight report.

flash suppressor(*)	[USA]  DoD:  Device attached to the muzzle of the weapon which reduces the amount of visible light or flash created by burning propellant gases.

flash-to-bang time(*)	[USA]  DoD:  The time from light being first observed until the sound of the nuclear detonation is heard.

flat(*)	[USA]  DoD:  In photography, lacking in contrast.

flatted cargo	[USA]  DoD:  Cargo placed in the bottom of the holds, covered with planks and dunnage, and held for future use. Flatted cargo usually has room left above it for the loading of vehicles that may be moved without interfering with the flatted cargo. Frequently, flatted cargo serves in lieu of ballast. Sometimes called understowed cargo. See also cargo.

Flax	[Allied] Operations against German and Italian transport aircraft ferrying supplies from Italy to Tunisia. 1943.

fleet	[USA]  DoD:  An organization of ships, aircraft, Marine forces, and shore-based fleet activities all under the command of a commander or commander in chief who may exercise operational as well as administrative control. See also major fleet; numbered fleet.

fleet ballistic missile

   submarine	[USA]  DoD:  A nuclear-powered submarine designed to deliver ballistic missile attacks against assigned targets from either a submerged or surfaced condition. Designated as SSBN.

fleet in being	[USA]  DoD:  A fleet (force) that avoids decisive action, but, because of its strength and location, causes or necessitates counter-concentrations and so reduces the number of opposing units available for operations elsewhere.

Fleet Marine Force	[USA]  DoD:  A balanced force of combined arms comprising land, air, and service elements of the US Marine Corps. A Fleet Marine Force is an integral part of a US Fleet and has the status of a type command.

flexible response	[USA]  DoD:  The capability of military forces for effective reaction to any enemy threat or attack with actions appropriate and adaptable to the circumstances existing.

flight	[USA]  DoD:  1. In Navy and Marine Corps usage, a specified group of aircraft usually engaged in a common mission. 2. The basic tactical unit in the Air Force, consisting of four or more aircraft in two or more elements. 3. A single aircraft airborne on a nonoperational mission.

flight advisory	[USA]  DoD:  A message dispatched to aircraft in flight or to interested stations to advise of any deviation or irregularity.

flight deck	[USA]  DoD:  1. In certain airplanes, an elevated compartment occupied by the crew for operating the airplane in flight. 2. The upper deck of an aircraft carrier that serves as a runway.

flight following(*)	[USA]  DoD:  The task of maintaining contact with specified aircraft for the purpose of determining en route progress and/or flight termination.

flight information center(*)	[USA]  DoD:  A unit established to provide flight information service and alerting service.

flight information region(*)	[USA]  DoD:  An airspace of defined dimensions within which flight information service and alerting service are provided.  See also air traffic control center; area control center.

flight information service(*)	[USA]  DoD:  A service provided for the purpose of giving advice and information useful for the safe and efficient conduct of flights.

flight levels(*)	[USA]  DoD:  Surfaces of constant atmospheric pressure which are related to a specific pressure datum, 1013.2 mb (29.92 in), and are separated by specific pressure intervals. (Flight levels are expressed in three digits that represent hundreds of feet; e.g., flight level 250 represents a barometric altimeter indication of 25,000 feet and flight level 255 is an indication of 25,500 feet.)

flight operations center	[USA]  DoD:  The element of the tactical Army air traffic regulation system which provides for aircraft flight following, separation of aircraft under instrument conditions, and identification of friendly aircraft to friendly air defense agencies.

flight path(*)	[USA]  DoD:  The line connecting the successive positions occupied, or to be occupied, by an aircraft, missile, or space vehicle as it moves through air or space.

flight plan correlation	[USA]  DoD:  A means of identifying aircraft by association with known flight plans.

flight plan(*)	[USA]  DoD:  Specified information provided to air traffic services units relative to an intended flight or portion of a flight of an aircraft.

flight profile(*)	[USA]  DoD:  The flight path of an aircraft expressed in terms of altitude, speed, range, and maneuver.

flight quarters	[USA]  DoD:  A ship configuration that assigns and stations personnel at critical positions to conduct safe flight operations.

flight readiness firing	[USA]  DoD:  A missile system test of short duration conducted with the propulsion system operating while the missile is secured to the launcher. Such a test is performed to determine the readiness of the missile system and launch facilities prior to flight test.

flight surgeon(*)	[USA]  DoD:  A physician specially trained in aviator medical practice whose primary duty is the medical examination and medical care of aircrew.

flight test(*)	[USA]  DoD:  Test of an aircraft, rocket, missile, or other vehicle by actual flight or launching. Flight tests are planned to achieve specific test objectives and gain operational information.

flight visibility	[USA]  DoD:  The average forward horizontal distance from the cockpit of an aircraft in flight at which prominent unlighted objects may be seen and identified by day and prominent lighted objects may be seen and identified by night.

FLIP	Flight Information Publication

FLIPS	Flight Information Processing System

FLIR	Forward-Looking Infra-Red

FLITE	Federal Legal Information Through Electronics

floating base support(*)	[USA]  DoD:  A form of logistic support in which supplies, repairs, maintenance, and other services are provided in harbor or at an anchorage for operating forces from ships.

floating dump	[USA]  DoD:  Emergency supplies preloaded in landing craft, amphibious vehicles, or in landing ships. Floating dumps are located in the vicinity of the appropriate control officer who directs their landing as requested by the troop commander concerned.

floating mine(*)	[USA]  DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a mine visible on the surface.  See also drifting mine; free mine; watching mine; mine.

floating reserve(*)	[USA]  DoD:  In an amphibious operation, reserve troops which remain embarked until needed. See also general reserve.

FLOGEN	Flow Generator (MAC)

FLOGRAP	Fuels Logistics Readiness Assessment Program

flooder(*)	[USA]  DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a device fitted to a buoyant mine which, on operation after a preset time, floods the mine case and causes it to sink to the bottom.

FLOT	[USA]  DoD:  See forward line of own troops.

flotation(*)	[USA]  DoD:  The capability of a vehicle to float in water.

FLR	Forward Looking Radar

FLS	[USA]  DoD:  See Naval Forward Logistics Site.

FLS	Field Logistics System

FLTBCST	Fleet Broadcast (USN)

FLTCINCS	Fleet Commanders in Chief (USN)

FLTCORGRU	Fleet Composite Operational Readiness Group (USN)

FLTDECGRU	Fleet Deception Group

FLTSAT	Fleet Satellite

FLTSATCOM	Fleet Satellite Communications System (USN)

FLTSEVO	Fleet Secure Voice (USN)

fly(ing) at speed	[USA]  DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "Fly at (mach__/__) indicated air speed," or, "My indicated air speed is (__ knots/mach __)."

Flying Carpet	[Belgium] Transfer of refugees from Amman to Cairo, 1990.

FM	[USA]  DoD:  See force module.

FM	Field Manual

FM	File Maintenance

FM	Financial Management

FM	Force Modernization (USA)

FM	Frequency Management (REDCOM/JDA)

FM	Frequency Modulation

FMA	Foreign Media Analysis

FMA	Foreign Military Assistance

FMB	Financial Management Board

FMC	[USA]  DoD:  See full mission capable.

FMC	Frequency Management Center (AFCC)

FMCCS	Force Modernization Command and Control System (USA)

FMCS	Flight Management Computer System

FMCS	Freight Movement Control system (MTMC)

FMCS	Fuels Management Capabilities System (MAC)

FMCW	Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave

FMDS	Field Maintenance Data System

FMDS	Flight Management Data System (USAF)

FMECA	Failure Modes and Critical Effects Analysis

FMET	Functional Management Engineering Teams

FMF	[USA] Fleet Marine Force

FMF	Fleet Marine Force (USMC)

FMF-E UCE	Fleet Marine Force - End User Computing Equipment (USMC)

FMFEUR	Fleet Marine Force, Europe (USMC)

FMFLANT	Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic (USMC)

FMFPAC	Fleet Marine Force, Pacific (USMC)

FMHS	Formal Message Handling System

FMI	Functional Management Inspections

FMIS	Facilities Management Information System (OSD)

FMIS	Financial Management Information System

FMIS	Force Management Information System (SAC)

FML	Major Force List

FMLS	Force Module Logistics Sustainability (JCS)

FMMP	Federal Master Mobilization Plan

FMO	Fiscal Management Office

FMOCC	Fleet Mobile Operational Command Center

FMOD	File Modify

FMP	[USA]  DoD:  See force module package.

FMP	Financial Management Plan

FMP	Fleet Modernization Program (USN)

FMP	FORSCOM Mobilization Plan

FMPMIS	Fleet Maintenance Program Management Information System

FMR	Financial Management Review

FMR	Functional Management Review

FMRS	Force Movement Requirements System (USA)

FMRS	Forecast Movement Requirements System (EUCOM)

FMRS	Fuels Management Requirements System

FMS	[USA]  DoD:  See foreign military sales.

FMS	Field Maintenance Squadron

FMS	File Maintenance System

FMS	File Management Supervisor

FMS	File Management System

FMS	Flight Management System

FMS	Force Management System (USAF)

FMS	Formal Message Service

FMS II	Financial Management System (MTMC)

FMSO	Fleet Material Support Office (USN)

FMSS	Force Module Subsystem (JOPS)

FMTB	Force Mobilization Troop Bases (USA)

FNOC	Navy Fleet Numerical Oceanography Center

FNP	Front-End Network Processor

FNR	Flexible Nuclear Response

FNWC	Fleet Numerical Weather Center

FO	Fiber Optics

FO	Forward Observer

FOA	Field Operating Agency

foam path	[USA]  DoD:  A path of fire extinguisher foam laid on a runway to assist aircraft in an emergency landing.

FOB	[USA]  DoD:  See forward operations base.

FOB	Free on Board

FOB	Full Operational Base

FOBS	Fractional Orbital Bombardment System

FOC	Final Operational Capability

FOC	Flight Operations Center (USA)

FOC	Full Operation Capability

focal length	[USA]  DoD:  See calibrated focal length; equivalent focal length; nominal focal length.

focal plane(*)	[USA]  DoD:  The plane, perpendicular to the optical axis of the lens, in which images of points in the object field of the lens are focused.

FOCAS	Force Capability Assessment System (TAF)

FOCUS	a commercial data base management system

FOD	[USA]  DoD:  See foreign object damage.

FODCCIS	Flag Officer Denmark Command, Control and Information System

FOE	Final Operational Evaluation

FOFA	Follow-On Forces Attack

FOG-M	Fiber Optic Guided Missile

FOI	Fighter Officer Interceptor

FOIA	Freedom of Information Act

FOL	Forward Operating Location

FOLDOB	Forward Operating Location  Dispersed Operating Base

folded optics(*)	[USA]  DoD:  Any optical system containing reflecting components for the purpose of reducing the physical length of the system or for the purpose of changing the path of the optical axis.

follow-up	[USA]  DoD:  In amphibious operations, the landing of reinforcements and stores after the assault and assault follow-on echelons have been landed. See also assault; assault follow-on echelon.

follow-up echelon(*)	[USA]  DoD:  In air transport operations, elements moved into the objective area after the assault echelon.

follow-up shipping	[USA]  DoD:  Ships not originally a part of the amphibious task force but which deliver troops and supplies to the objective area after the assault phase has begun.

FOMA	Foreign Military Assistance File

FOMAE	Follow-On Management Application and Evaluation

Forca Aerea Portuguesa	[Portugal] Portuguese Air Force

force	[USA]  DoD:  1. An aggregation of military personnel, weapon systems, vehicles and necessary support, or combination thereof. 2. A major subdivision of a fleet.

force closure	[USA]  DoD:  The point in time when a supported commander determines that sufficient personnel and equipment resources are in the assigned area of operations to carry out assigned tasks.

force combat air patrol	[USA]  DoD:  A patrol of fighters maintained over the task force to destroy enemy aircraft that threaten the force. See also combat air patrol.

force list	[USA]  DoD:  A total list of forces required by an operation plan, including assigned forces, augmentation forces, and other forces to be employed in support of the plan.

force module	[USA]  DoD:  A grouping of combat, combat support, and combat service support forces, with their accompanying supplies and the required nonunit resupply and personnel necessary to sustain forces for a minimum of 30 days. The elements of force modules are linked together or are uniquely identified so that they may be extracted from or adjusted as an entity in the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System data bases to enhance flexibility and usefulness of the operation plan during a crisis. Also called FM. See also force module package.

force module package	[USA]  DoD:  A force module with a specific functional orientation (e.g. air superiority, close air support, reconnaissance, ground defense) that include combat, associated combat support, and combat service support forces. Additionally, force module packages will contain sustainment in accordance with logistic policy contained in Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan Annex B. Also called FMP. See also force module.

force multiplier	[USA]  DoD:  A capability that, when added to and employed by a combat force, significantly increases the combat potential of that force and thus enhances the probability of successful mission accomplishment.

force protection	[USA]  DoD:  Security program designed to protect soldiers, civilian employees, family members, facilities, and equipment, in all locations and situations, accomplished through planned and integrated application of combatting terrorism, physical security, operations security, personal protective services, and supported by intelligence, counterintelligence, and other security programs.

force rendezvous(*)	[USA]  DoD:  A checkpoint at which formations of aircraft or ships join and become part of the main force. Also called group rendezvous.

force requirement number	[USA]  DoD:  An alphanumeric code used to uniquely identify force entries in a given operation plan time-phased force and deployment data. Also called FRN.

force sourcing	[USA]  DoD:  The identification of the actual units, their origins, ports of embarkation, and movement characteristics to satisfy the time-phased force requirements of a supported commander.

force structure	[USA]  DoD:  See military capability.

force tabs	[USA]  DoD:  With reference to war plans, the statement of time-phased deployments of major combat units by major commands and geographical areas.

force tracking	[USA]  DoD:  The identification of units and their specific modes of transport during movement to an objective area.

force(s)	[USA]  DoD:  See airborne force; air transported force; armed forces; balanced collective forces; black forces; blue forces; combined force; covering force; forces allocated to NATO; garrison force; national forces for the defense of the NATO area; NATO assigned forces; NATO command forces; NATO earmarked forces; Navy Cargo Handling Force; orange forces; other forces for NATO; purple forces; task force; underway replenishment force; white forces.

forces in being(*)	[USA]  DoD:  Forces classified as being in state of readiness "A" or "B" as prescribed in the appropriate Military Committee document.

fordability	[USA]  DoD:  See deep fording; shallow fording.

FORDIM	Force Distribution Model

FORDTIS	Foreign Disclosure and Technical Information System

FORECAST	Airlift Requirements Forecast System (MAC)

FORECAST	Force Accounting System (USA)

foreign instrumentation

   signals intelligence	[USA]  DoD:  Technical information and intelligence information derived from the intercept of foreign instrumentation signals by other than the intended recipients.  Foreign instrumentation signals intelligence is a category of signals intelligence. Note: Foreign instrumentation signals include but are not limited to signals from telemetry, beaconry, electronic interrogators, tracking/fusing/arming/firing command systems, and video data links. Also called FISINT. See also telemetry intelligence; signals intelligence.

foreign intelligence	[USA]  DoD:  Information relating to capabilities, intentions, and activities of foreign powers, organizations, or persons, but not including counterintelligence, except for information on international terrorist activities. See also intelligence.

foreign internal defense	[USA]  DoD:  Participation by civilian and military agencies of a government in any of the action programs taken by another government to free and protect its society from subversion, lawlessness, and insurgency. Also called FID. See also internal defense.

foreign military sales	[USA]  DoD:  That portion of United States security assistance authorized by the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, and the Arms Export Control Act of 1976, as amended. This assistance differs from the Military Assistance Program and the International Military Education and Training Program in that the recipient provides reimbursement for defense articles andd services transferred. Also called FMS.

foreign military sales

   trainees	[USA]  DoD:  Foreign nationals receiving training conducted by the Department of Defense on a reimbursable basis, at the country's request.

foreign object damage	[USA]  DoD:  Rags, pieces of paper, line, articles of clothing, nuts, bolts, or tools that, when misplaced or caught by air currents normally found around aircraft operations (jet blast, rotor or prop wash, engine intake), cause damage to aircraft systems or weapons or injury to personnel. Also called FOD.

FORGEN	Force Generation Report

form lines(*)	[USA]  DoD:  Lines resembling contours, but representing no actual elevations, which have been sketched from visual observation or from inadequate or unreliable map sources, to show collectively the configuration of the terrain.

format(*)	[USA]  DoD:  1. In photography, the size and/or shape of a negative or of the print therefrom. 2. In cartography, the shape and size of a map or chart.

formation(*)	[USA]  DoD:  1. An ordered arrangement of troops and/or vehicles for a specific purpose. 2. An ordered arrangement of two or more ships, units, or aircraft proceeding together under a commander.

formatted message text(*)	[USA]  DoD:  A message text composed of several sets ordered in a specified sequence, each set characterized by an identifier and containing information of a specified type, coded and arranged in an ordered sequence of character fields in accordance with the NATO message text formatting rules. It is designed to permit both manual and automated handling and processing. See also free form message text; structured message text.

FORMDEPS	FORSCOM Mobilization and Deployment Planning System (USA)

formerly restricted data	[USA]  DoD:  Information removed from the Restricted Data category upon a joint determination by the Department of Energy (or antecedent agencies) and Department of Defense that such information relates primarily to the military utilization of atomic weapons and that such information can be adequately safeguarded as classified defense information. (Section 142d, Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended.) See also restricted data.

FORMETS	NATO Message Test Formatting System

FORRK	Fiber Optic Radar Remoting Kit

FORSCAP	Force Capability System (USAFE)

FORSCOM	U.S. Army Forces Command

FORSIZE	Force Sizing Exercise

FORSTAT	Force Status and Identity Report System (WWMCCS (Replaced by UNITREP)

FORSUM	Force Summary System (USAFE)

Fortitude	[Allied] Disinformation plan, to mislead the Germans about the location of the 1944 invasion. See 'Skye' and 'Quicksilver'.

FORTRAN	Formula Translation Programming Language

forward aeromedical

   evacuation(*)	[USA]  DoD:  That phase of evacuation which provides airlift for patients between points within the battlefield, from the battlefield to the initial point of treatment, and to subsequent points of treatment within the combat zone.

forward air control post	[USA]  DoD:  A highly mobile US Air Force tactical air control system radar facility subordinate to the control and reporting center and/or post used to extend radar coverage and control in the forward combat area.

forward air controller	[USA]  DoD:  An officer (aviator/pilot) member of the tactical air control party who, from a forward ground or airborne position, controls aircraft in close air support of ground troops.

forward area	[USA]  DoD:  An area in proximity to combat.

forward arming and

   refueling point	[USA]  DoD:  A temporary facility, organized, equipped, and deployed by an aviation commander, and normally located in the main battle area closer to the area of operation than the aviation unit's combat service area, to provide fuel and ammunition necessary for the employment of aviation maneuver units in combat.  The forward arming and refueling point permits combat aircraft to rapidly refuel and rearm simultaneously. Also called FARP.

forward edge of the

   battle area(*)	[USA]  DoD:  The foremost limits of a series of areas in which ground combat units are deployed, excluding the areas in which the covering or screening forces are operating, designated to coordinate fire support, the positioning of forces, or the maneuver of units. Also called FEBA.

forward line of own troops	[USA]  DoD:  A line which indicates the most forward positions of friendly forces in any kind of military operation at a specific time. The forward line of own troops normally identifies the forward location of covering and screening forces. Also called FLOT.

forward motion

   compensation	[USA]  DoD:  See image motion compensation.

forward oblique air

   photograph	[USA]  DoD:  Oblique photography of the terrain ahead of the aircraft.

forward observer	[USA]  DoD:  An observer operating with front line troops and trained to adjust ground or naval gunfire and pass back battlefield information. In the absence of a forward air controller, the observer may control close air support strikes. See also spotter.

forward operations base	[USA]  DoD:  In special operations, a base usually located in friendly territory or afloat that is established to extend command and control or communications or to provide support for training and tactical operations. Facilities may be established for temporary or longer duration operations and may include an airfield or an unimproved airstrip, an anchorage, or a pier. A forward operations base may be the location of special operations component headquarters or a smaller unit that is controlled and/or supported by a main operations base. Also called FOB. See also advanced operations base; main operations base.

forward overlap	[USA]  DoD:  See overlap.

forward recovery mission

   profile	[USA]  DoD:  A mission profile that involves the recovery of an aircraft at a neutral/friendly forward area airfield or landing site.

forward slope(*)	[USA]  DoD:  Any slope which descends towards the enemy.

forward tell(*)	[USA]  DoD:  The transfer of information to a higher level of command. See also track telling.

FOS	Fragmentary Order System

FOSAMS	Fleet Optical Scanning Ammo. Marking System (USN)

FOSIC	Fleet Ocean Surveillance Information Center (USN)

FOSIF	Fleet Ocean Surveillance Information Facility (USN)

FOSIF	Fleet Operational Support Intelligence Facility

FOT&E	Follow-on Operational Test and Evaluation

FOUO	For Official Use Only

four-round illumination

   diamond(*)	[USA]  DoD:  A method of distributing the fire of illumination shells which, by a combination of lateral spread and range spread, provides illumination of a large area.

FOURATAF	Fourth Allied Tactical Air Force (NATO)

FOV	Field Of View

FOWW	Follow-on Wild Weasel (F-15)

fox away	[USA]  DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "Missile has fired or been released from aircraft."

FP	Federal Publication

FP	Fixed Price

FPB	Fast Patrol Boat

FPDB	Force Planning Data Base

FPDS	Federal Procurement Data System

FPE	Force and Plan Execution

FPEM	Force and Plan Execution Monitoring

FPF	Force Package File

FPI	[USA] Functional Process Improvement (GCCS)

FPIF	Fixed-Price-Incentive-Firm

FPIS	Force Planning Information System (NATO)

FPLOE	Fixed-Price Level of Effort

FPM	Facilities Planning Module (USN)

FPM	Federal Personnel Manual

FPM	Federal Procurement Manual

FPM	Feet Per Minute

FPM	Functional Project Manager

FPMIS	Federal Personnel Management Information System (OPM)

FPMR	Federal Property Management Regulation

FPN	Foreign Pendant Numbers Files

FPOW	Friendly Prisoner of War

FPR	Federal Procurement Regulation

FPS	Fuel Planning System (MAC)

FPTS	Forward Propagation by Tropospheric Scatter

FPU	Forwarding Participating Unit (TACS/TADS)

FPV	Force Projection Vehicle

FQR	Formal Qualification Review

FQT	Formal Qualification Test

FR	Flight Refuelling

FRA	Federal Railroad Administration

FRACAS	Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System

FRAG	FRAGMENTARY ORDER

FRAG II	Fragmentary Order Processing System (PACAF)

FRAG PREP	Fragmentary Order Preparation System (WWMCCS)

fragmentary order	[USA]  DoD:  An abbreviated form of an operation order, usually issued on a day-to-day basis, that eliminates the need for restating information contained in a basic operation order. It may be issued in sections.

FRAM	[USA] Fleet Rehabilitation and Modernization

frame(*)	[USA]  DoD:  In photography, any single exposure contained within a continuous sequence of photographs.

Frantic	[Allied] 'Shuttle' bombardments of Germany. American bombers flew over Germany to the USSR and back. The USSR allowedunder strict conditionsAmerican aircraft to use its bases.

FRB	Functional Review Board

FRC	Federal Regional Center (FEMA)

FRC	Federal Response Center

FRCT	Fixed Record Communications Teletypewriter

FRD	Formerly Restricted Data

FRD	Functional Requirements Description

FRDS	Flight Record Data System (AFISC)

freak	[USA]  DoD:  In air intercept usage, a word meaning frequency in megacycles.

freddie	[USA]  DoD:  In air intercept usage, a controlling unit.

free air anomaly	[USA]  DoD:  The difference between observed gravity and theoretical gravity that has been computed for latitude and corrected for elevation of the station above or below the geoid, by application of the normal rate of change of gravity for change of elevation, as in free air.

free air overpressure(*)	[USA]  DoD:  The unreflected pressure, in excess of the ambient atmospheric pressure, created in the air by the blast wave from an explosion. See also overpressure.

free drop(*)	[USA]  DoD:  The dropping of equipment or supplies from an aircraft without the use of parachutes. See also airdrop; air movement; free fall; high velocity drop; low velocity drop.

free fall	[USA]  DoD:  A parachute maneuver in which the parachute is manually activated at the discretion of the jumper or automatically at a preset altitude. See also airdrop; air movement; free drop; high velocity drop; low velocity drop.

free field overpressure	[USA]  DoD:  See free air overpressure.

free form message text(*)	[USA]  DoD:  A message text without prescribed format arrangements. It is intended for fast drafting as well as manual handling and processing. See also formatted message text; structured message text.

free issue	[USA]  DoD:  Materiel provided for use or consumption without charge to the fund or fund subdivision that finances the activity to which issued.

free lance	[USA]  DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "Self-control of aircraft is being employed."

free mine(*)	[USA]  DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a moored mine whose mooring has parted or been cut.

free play exercise(*)	[USA]  DoD:  An exercise to test the capabilities of forces under simulated contingency and/or wartime conditions, limited only by those artificialities or restrictions required by peacetime safety regulations. See also controlled exercise.

free rocket(*)	[USA]  DoD:  A rocket not subject to guidance or control in flight.

Freedom Train	[USA] Limited bombing offensive against North Vietnam, began on April 2, 1972.

freight consolidating activity	[USA]  DoD:  A transportation activity that receives less than carload/truckload shipments of materiel for the purpose of assembling them into carload/truckload lots for onward movement to the ultimate consignee or to a freight distributing activity or other break bulk point. See also freight distributing activity.

freight distributing activity	[USA]  DoD:  A transportation activity that receives and unloads consolidated carloads/truckloads of less than carload/truckload shipments of material and forwards the individual shipments to the ultimate consignee. See also freight consolidating activity.

FREQ	Frequency Management (USREDCOM)

frequency deconfliction	[USA]  DoD:  A systematic management procedure to coordinate the use of the electromagnetic spectrum for operations, communications, and intelligence functions. Frequency deconfliction is one element of electromagnetic spectrum management. See also electromagnetic spectrum; electronic warfare; spectrum management.

Frequent Wind	[USA] The helicopter evacuation of Saigon, April 1975.

FRERP	Federal Radiological Emergency Response Plan (FEMA)

FRESH	Force Readiness Expert System

FRESH	Force Requirements Expert System (PACFLT)

fresh target	[USA]  DoD:  A request or command sent by the observer or spotter to the firing ship to indicate that fire will be shifted from the original target to a new target by spots (corrections) applied to the computer solution being generated.

FRG	Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany)

FRG	Force Requirements Generator (JOPS)

Friction	[Canada] Canadian participation in the 1991 Gulf War.

Friedensengel	[Germany] Winged torpedoes, developed during WWII. A more or less standard torpedo was fitted with short wings with endplates and a tail with twin fins. About 450 built.

friendly	[USA]  DoD:  A contact positively identified as friendly. See also bogey; hostile.

friendly fire	[USA]  DoD:  In casualty reporting, a casualty circumstance applicable to persons killed in action or wounded in action mistakenly or accidentally by friendly forces actively engaged with the enemy, who are directing fire at a hostile force or what is thought to be a hostile force. See also casualty.

frigate	[USA]  DoD:  A warship designed to operate independently, or with strike, antisubmarine warfare, or amphibious forces against submarine, air, and surface threats. (Normal armament consists of 3-inch and 5-inch dual-purpose guns and advanced antisubmarine warfare weapons.)  Designated as FF. See also guided missile frigate.

Fritz X	[Germany] WWII guided bomb. Fritz-X sank the battleship Roma, damaged the battleships Italia and Warspite, sank the cruiser Spartan, damaged the cruisers Savannah and Uganda, and sank the destroyer Janus.  Numerous merchant ships also fell victim to Fritz-X.

FRMAC	Federal Radiological Monitoring and Assessment Center (DOE)

FRMAP	Federal Radiological Monitoring and Assessment Plan (DOE)

FRMS	Frequency Record Management System

FRMS	Frequency Resource Management System

FRN	[USA]  DoD:  See force requirement number.

FRO	Flexible Response Option

Frog	[NATO] Free Rocket Over Ground, or Free flight Range Over Ground, or something else... A family of USSR unguided artillery rockets.

FROG	Free Rocket Over Ground

FROM	Force Reception and Onward Movement System (USAREUR)

front(*)	[USA]  DoD:  1. The lateral space occupied by an element measured from the extremity of one flank to the extremity of the other flank. 2. The direction of the enemy. 3. The line of contact of two opposing forces. 4. When a combat situation does not exist or is not assumed, the direction toward which the command is faced.

frontal attack(*)	[USA]  DoD:  1. An offensive maneuver in which the main action is directed against the front of the enemy forces. (DOD) 2. In air intercept, an attack by an interceptor aircraft that terminates with a heading crossing angle greater than 135 degrees.

FRP	Facility Requirements Panel

FRP	Force Rendezvous Point

FRPC	Fast Reaction Procedure Card

FRRS	Frequency Resource Record System (PACAF)

FRS	[UK] Fighter, Reconnaissance, Strike

FRS	[USA] Fleet Replenishment Squadron

FRS	Federal Reserve System

FRS	Fleet Replacement Squadron (USN)

FRSM	Force and Resource Status Monitoring

FRSM	Future Radionavigation Systems Mix (DoD/DOT)

FRT	Fast Reaction Team

FRT	Functional Requirements Test

FRU	Forwarding Reporting Unit (TACS/TADS)

frustrated cargo	[USA]  DoD:  Any shipment of supplies and/or equipment which while en route to destination is stopped prior to receipt and for which further disposition instructions must be obtained.

FRV	Force Rendezvous

FS	[USA] Fighter Squadron

526th FS  'Black Knights'

FS	Fire Support

FS	Frequency Shift

FS	Full Service

FSA	Functional System Analyzer

FSAGA	First Sortie After Ground Alert

FSAS	Fuel Savings Advisory System

FSAT	[USA] Full Scale Aerial Target. Radio-controlled conversions of older aircraft, as the QF-100 and QF-106.

FSB	Fleet Satellite Broadcast (USN)

FSB	Forward Staging Base

FSBS	Fixed Submarine Broadcast System (USN)

FSBS	Fleet Satellite Broadcast System

FSC	Federal Supply Class

FSC	Fire Support Coordinator (USMC)

FSCAIS	Family Services Center Automated Information System (USMC)

FSCC	Fire Support Coordination Center

FSCL	Fire Support Control Line

FSCL	Fire Support Coordination Line

FSCM	Federal Supply Code for Manufacturers

FSCOORD	Fire Support Coordinator

FSCRC	Follow-on Small Computer Requirements Contract

FSCS	Fleet Satellite Communications System

FSD	Full Scale Development

FSD	Full Scale Development

FSD	Functional Statement Document

FSD	Functional System Description

FSDR	Final Site Design Review

FSDT	Functional System Design Team

FSDWS	Fixed Site Detection and Warning System

FSE	Fire Support Elements (USA)

FSED	Full-Scale Engineering Development

FSEP	Federal Software Exchange Program

FSG	Federal Supply Group

FSI	Felec Services Incorporated

FSI	Flight Simulator Instructor

FSIS	Flight Safety Information System (MAC)

FSK	Frequency Shift Keying

FSL	Forward Supply Locations

FSL	Full System Listing

FSM	Firmware Support Manual

FSM	Flight Simulator Model

FSMSC	Federal Software Management Support Center (formerly FCSC) (OIT)

FSN	Federal Stock Number

FSOF	FORWARD SPECIAL OPERATIONS FACILITY

FSP	Facility Support Plan

FSP	Forward Supply Points

FSRT	Firm Scheduled Return Time

FSS	[USA] Flight Screening Squadron

FSS	Fail Safe System (USAFE)

FSS	Federal Supply Service (GSA)

FSS	Field Storage Site

FSS	Force Status System

FSS	Forward Supply System

FSS	Functional System Specification

FSSG	Force Service Support Group (USMC)

FSTC	Foreign Science and Technology Center (USA)

FSTL	Future Strategic Target List

FSTS	Federal Secure Telephone System

FSU	Former Soviet Union

FSVS	Future Secure Voice System (NSA)

FSW	Forward Swept Wings

FTAM	File Transfer and Access Methods

FTAM	File, Transfer, Access and Management

FTB	Ft Bragg Range Control Project

FTC	Facilities Technical Criteria

FTC	Fast Time Constant

FTC	Forrestal Telecommunications Center

FTCN	Fleet Teletype Conferencing Network (USN)

FTD	Field Training Detachment

FTD	Foreign Technology Division (AFSC)

FTD	Functional Test Demonstration

FTD	Functional Training Detachment

FTDMA	Frequency and Time Division Multiple Access

FTI	Fixed Target Indicator

FTLS	Final Top Level Statistics

FTOC	Fleet Tactical Operations Center

FTP	File Transfer Protocol (MIL-STD-1780)

FTP	File Transmission Protocol

FTRFLT	[USA] Fighter Flight

FTS	[UK] Flight Training School

FTS	[USA] Flight Training Squadron

FTS	Federal Telecommunications System

FTS	Federal Telephone System (US)

FTS	File Transfer Service (WIN)

FTS	Force Tracking System

FTW	[USA] Flying Training Wing

FTX	Field Training Exercise

Fu-Go	[Japan] Attacks on the US during WWII, using balloons carrying incendiary bombsa mode of attack pioneered by the Austrians in 1849.  The balloons were released in Japan and carried over the Pacific by jet streams. Began in November 1944.

FUELS	Aviation Fuels Management System

Fuerza Aerea del Ejercito

   Cubano	[Cuba] Cuban Army Air Force.

Fuerza Aerea Naval	[Cuba] Naval Air Force.

Fuerza Aerea Salvadorena	[El Salvador] Air Force of El Salvador

Fuerza Aero Moviles del

   Ejercito de Tierra	[Spain] Air-mobile force of the Spanish Army.

Fuerza Area Argentina	[Argentina] Argentine Air Force

Fuerzas Aereas

   Venezolanas	[Venezuela] Venezuelan Air Force

FUJOPS	FORSCOM Unique JOPS (FORSCOM)

full beam spread	[USA]  DoD:  See indirect illumination.

full charge	[USA]  DoD:  The larger of the two propelling charges available for naval guns.

Full Flow	[UK] Exercise, in 1984, of the deployment of troops to Germany. 35000 are transported by air.

Full House	[USA] Escort missions for fighters of the 8th AF and 9th AF on D-day.

full mission capable	[USA]  DoD:  Material condition of an aircraft or training device indicating that it can perform all of its missions. Also called FMC. See also mission capable; partial mission capable; partial mission capable, maintenance; partial mission capable, supply.

full mobilization	[USA]  DoD:  See mobilization.

functional component

   command	[USA]  DoD:  A command normally, but not necessarily, composed of forces of two or more Services which may be established in peacetime or war to perform particular operational missions that may be of short duration or may extend over a period of time.

functions	[USA]  DoD:  The appropriate or assigned duties, responsibilities, missions, or tasks of an individual, office, or organization. As defined in the National Security Act of 1947, as amended, the term "function" includes functions, powers, and duties (5 United States Code 171n (a)).

Funryu	[Japan] 'Raging Dragon', a series of SAM's developed by the Imperial Navy during WWII.

FUP	Facility Utilization Plan

Fur ball	(Jargon) Dogfight.

FUSAG	[Allied] First US Army Group. 'Ghost Army' created as part of the disinformation campaign coded Quicksilver (see there).

fusion	[USA]  DoD:  1. The process whereby the nuclei of light elements combine to form the nucleus of a heavier element, with the release of tremendous amounts of energy. 2. In intelligence usage, the process of examining all sources of intelligence and information to derive a complete assessment of activity.

fusion center	[USA]  DoD:  In intelligence usage, a physical location to accomplish fusion. It normally has sufficient intelligence automated data processing capability to assist in the process.

fuze (specify)	[USA]  DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, a command or request to indicate the type of fuze action desired; i.e., delay, quick, time, proximity.

fuze cavity(*)	[USA]  DoD:  A recess in a charge for receiving a fuze.

fuze(*)	[USA]  DoD:  A device which initiates an explosive train. See also base fuze; boresafe fuze; impact action fuze; proximity fuze; self-destroying fuze; shuttered fuze; time fuze.

FW	[USA] Fighter Wing

FW&A	Fraud, Waste, and Abuse

FW/DB	Forward Warning and Deployment Base

FWC	Force Weapons Coordinator (USN)

FWDP	Force Command WWMCCS Development Plan (USA)

FWE	Foreign Weapons Evaluation (DoD)

FWG	Financial Working Group

FWIT	Fighter Weapons Instructors Training

FWOC	[UK] Forward Wing Operations Centre.

FWS	Fighter Weapons School

FWS	Forward Swept Wing

FWW	Fighter Weapons Wing

FY	Fiscal Year. 1 October to 30 September.

FYCP	Five Year Corporate Plan

FYDP	Five Year Defense Plan

FYDP	Future Year Defense Program

FYMOP	Five Year Master Objectives Program

FYP	Five Year Plan/Program

FYT	Force Year Total Model (JDSSC)

FZG	[Germany] Flakzielgerattarget for anti-aircraft artillery. The cover designation FZG 76 was applied to the V-1.


G

GIUK	Greenland, Iceland, United Kingdom

G/A	Ground-to-Air

G/A/G	Ground/Air/Ground

G/A/G	Ground/Air/Ground Radio

G/G	Ground/Ground

G/S	Ground Speed

GA	General Arrangement (drawing)

GA	Georgia

GA	Global Assessment

GaAs	Gallium Arsenide

GACC	Ground Attack Control Capability (USAFE)

GADGES	German Air Defense Ground Environment System

gadget	[USA] DoD:  Radar equipment. (Type of equipment may be indicated by a letter as listed in operation orders.) May be followed by a color to indicate state of jamming. Colors will be used as follows: a.  green--Clear of jamming. b. amber--Sector partially jammed. c.  red--Sector completely jammed. d. blue--Completely jammed.

GAE	Generate Airlift Requirement

GAF	German Air Force

GAFS	General Accounting and Finance System Base Level

Galaxy	[USA] DoD:  A large cargo transport aircraft powered by four turbofan engines, capable of carrying a very large payload (including outsize cargo and personnel) into forward area air fields. It further is capable of refueling in flight. Designated C-5.

GALCA	[France] Groupe d'Aviation Legere de Corps d'Armeearmy corps light aircraft group.

GALDiv	[France] Groupe d'Aviation Legere de Divisiondivision light aircraft group.

GALReg	[France] Groupe d'Aviation Legere de la Regionregional light aircraft group.

GALSTA	[France] Groupement ALAT de Section Technique de l'Armee de Terre.

GAM	[France] Groupe Aerienne Mixte

GAM	[USA] Air-to-Surface missile.  Examples

Game Warden	[USA] USN operations in the Mekong Delta.

gamma rays	[USA] DoD:  High energy electromagnetic radiation emitted from atomic nuclei during a nuclear reaction. Gamma rays and very high energy X-rays differ only in origin. X-rays do not originate from atomic nuclei but are produced in other ways.

GAMO	Ground and Amphibious Military Operations (obsolete)

GANTT CHART	a chart used to compare rates

GAO	[USA] General Accounting Office

GAP	Government Available Property

gap (imagery)	[USA] DoD:  Any space where imagery fails to meet minimum coverage requirements. This might be a space not covered by imagery or a space where the minimum specified overlap was not obtained. See also holiday.

gap filler radar(*)	[USA] DoD:  A radar used to supplement the coverage of the principal radar in areas where coverage is inadequate.

gap marker(*)	[USA] DoD:  In landmine warfare, markers used to indicate a minefield gap. Gap markers at the entrance to, and exit from, the gap will be referenced to a laandmark or intermediate marker. See also marker.

gap(*)	[USA] DoD:  An area within a minefield or obstacle belt, free of live mines or obstacles, whose width and direction will allow a friendly force to pass through in tactical formation. See also phoney minefield.

GAPEWS	Graphic Air Picture Early Warning System (USAREUR)

GAPFILLER	NavyLeased Satellite Communication Service

GAPSAT	Tactical Communications Satellite System

GAR	[USA] Guided Aircraft Rocket.  Examples

GAR	Government Analysis Report

garble	[USA] DoD:  An error in transmission, reception, encryption, or decryption that changes the text of a message or any portion thereof in such a manner that it is incorrect or undecryptable.

Garden	[Allied] Ground troop component of 'Market Garden'

GARDEN/GARDEN PLOT	OPS Plan for Response to Civil Disturbances

Gargoyle	[USA] USN guided missile. Flown in 1944, but never operational.

garnishing(*)	[USA] DoD:  In surveillance, natural or artificial material applied to an object to achieve or assist camouflage.

garrison force(*)	[USA] DoD:  All units assigned to a base or area for defense, development, operation, and maintenance of facilities. See also force(s).

GASP	General Activity Simulation Program

gate	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "Fly at maximum possible speed (or power)." (To be maintained for a limited time only, depending on type of aircraft. Use of afterburners, rockets, etc., in accordance with local doctrine.)

GATERS	Ground-Air Telerobotic Systems (USMC)

GATR	Ground-Air Transmitter-Receiver

GAU	[USA] Designation for aircraft guns.  Examples

GB	[USA] Guided bomb, a standard bomb fitted with wings and a tail on twin booms.  The GB-1 series weapons were used by the 8th AF from 1944 onwards, but had no guidance, effectively being glide bombs.  GB-4 entered service in July 1944 with camera guidance, but suffered from unreliability.  Examples

GBCS	Ground Based Common Sensor (USA)

GBFEL	Ground-Based Free Electron Laser

GBHRG	Ground-Based Hypervelocity Railgun

GBL	Government Bill of Lading

GBPS	Gigabits per second

GBR	Ground-Based Radar

GBS	Ground-Based System

GBTS	[USA] Ground-Based Training System

GBU	[USA] Guided, or Glide Bomb Unit

GC&CS	[UK] Government Code & Cipher School. Also responsible for the decoding of German transmissions during WWII.

GC4A	Global Command, Control, Communications, And Computers Assessment

GCA	Ground Control Approach

GCA	Ground Controlled Approach

GCAS	Generic Configuration Accounting System (USAREUR)

GCAS	Ground Collision Avoidance System

GCC	Graduated Combat Capability

GCC	Ground Component Command

GCCS	Global Command and Control System (WWMCCS followon)

GCD	Great Circle Distance Calculator (WWMCCS)

GCE	Ground Combat Element (USMC)

GCHQ	[UK] Government Communications Headquarters

GCI	Ground Controlled Intercept

GCI	Ground-Control of Interception

GCMD	Gaining Command

GCN	Ground Communications Network

GCN-X	Ground Communications Network III Residual

GCOS	General Comprehensive Operating System (Honeywell)

GCP	Ground Control Processor

GCS	General Communications Subsystem

GDA	Gimbal Dish Antenna (DSCS)

GDC	Graphic Display Console

GDIP	General Defense Intelligence Program

GDP	General Defense Plan (NATO)

GDR	Generalized Data Retrieval System

GDR	German Democratic Republic (East Germany)

GDS	Graphic Data Set

GDS	Ground Data System

GDS	Ground Development System

GDSS	Global Decision Support System (AMC)

GE	[France] Groupement Ecole

GE	Germany

GEADGE	German Air Defense Ground Environment

GEDITS	Edit/Update Program

GEE	[UK] For 'Grid'. A navigation system invented by the British during WWII.  A chain of radio station emitted synchronized pulses; aircraft calculated their position from the phase shift between pulses. GEE was used until 1970.

GEM	Generalized Emulation Microcircuit

GEM	Ground Effect Machine

GEMS	Graphics Engineering and Mapping System

GENX	Generic Expendable Decoy

GEN REL	General Release

general agency agreement	[USA] DoD:  A contract between the Maritime Administration and a steamship company which, as general agent, exercises administrative control over a government-owned ship for employment by the Military Sealift Command. See also Military Sealift Command.

general air cargo(*)	[USA] DoD:  Cargo without hazardous or dangerous properties and not requiring extra precautions for air transport.

general and complete

   disarmament	[USA] DoD:  Reductions of armed forces and armaments by all states to levels required for internal security and for an international peace force. Connotation is "total disarmament" by all states.

general cargo	[USA] DoD:  Cargo which is susceptible for loading in general, nonspecialized stowage areas; e.g., boxes, barrels, bales, crates, packages, bundles, and pallets.

general map	[USA] DoD:  A map of small scale used for general planning purposes.  See also map.

general military intelligence	[USA] DoD:  Intelligence concerning the (1) military capabilities of foreign countries or organizations or (2) topics affecting potential US or allied military operations, relating to the following subjects: armed forces capabilities, including order of battle, organization, training, tactics, doctrine, strategy, and other factors bearing on military strength and effectiveness; area and terrain intelligence, including urban areas, coasts and landing beaches, and meteorological, oceanographic, and geological intelligence; transportation in all modes; military materiel production and support industries; military and civilian C3 systems; military economics, including foreign military assistance; insurgency and terrorism; military-political-sociological intelligence; location, identification, and description of military-related installations; government control; escape and evasion; and threats and forecasts.  (Excludes scientific and technical intelligence.) Also called GMI.  See also intelligence; military intelligence.

general orders	[USA] DoD:  1. Permanent instructions, issued in order form, that apply to all members of a command, as compared with special orders, which affect only individuals or small groups. General orders are usually concerned with matters of policy or administration. 2. A series of permanent guard orders that govern the duties of a sentry on post.

general purchasing agents	[USA] DoD:  Agents who have been appointed in the principal overseas areas of operations to supervise, control, coordinate, negotiate, and develop the local procurement of supplies, services, and facilities by United States Armed Forces, in order that the most effective utilization may be made of local resources and production.

general quarters	[USA] DoD:  A condition of readiness when naval action is imminent. All battle stations are fully manned and alert; ammunition is ready for instant loading; guns and guided missile launchers may be loaded.

general reserve(*)	[USA] DoD:  Reserve of troops under the control of the overall commander. See also floating reserve.

general staff	[USA] DoD:  A group of officers in the headquarters of Army or Marine divisions, Marine brigades and aircraft wings, or similar or larger units that assist their commanders in planning, coordinating, and supervising operations. A general staff may consist of four or more principal functional sections: personnel (G-1), military intelligence (G-2), operations and training (G-3), logistics (G-4), and (in Army organizations) civil affairs/military government (G-5). (A particular section may be added or eliminated by the commander, dependent upon the need that has been demonstrated.) The comparable Air Force staff is found in the wing and larger units, with sections designated Personnel, Operations, etc. G-2 Air and G-3 Air are Army officers assigned to G-2 or G-3 at division, corps, and Army headquarters level who assist in planning and coordinating joint operations of ground and air units. Naval staffs ordinarily are not organized on these lines, but when they are, they are designated N-1, N-2, etc. Similarly, a joint staff may be designated J-1, J-2, etc. In Army brigades and smaller units and in Marine Corps units smaller than a brigade or aircraft wing, staff sections are designated S-1, S-2, etc., with corresponding duties; referred to as a unit staff in the Army and as an executive staff in the Marine Corps. See also staff.

general stopping power(*)	[USA] DoD:  The percentage of a group of vehicles in battle formation likely to be stopped by mines when attempting to cross a minefield.

general support artillery(*)	[USA] DoD:  Artillery which executes the fire directed by the commander of the unit to which it organically belongs or is attached. It fires in support of the operation as a whole rather than in support of a specific subordinate unit.

general support rocket

   system	[USA] DoD:  A multiple rocket launcher system that supplements cannon artillery by delivery of large quantities of firepower in a short time against critical, time-sensitive targets.

general support(*)	[USA] DoD:  That support which is given to the supported force as a whole and not to any particular subdivision thereof. See also close support; direct support; mutual support; support.

general support-reinforcing	[USA] DoD:  A tactical artillery mission. General support-reinforcing artillery has the mission of supporting the force as a whole and of providing reinforcing fires for another artillery unit.

general unloading period(*)	[USA] DoD:  In amphibious operations, that part of the ship-to-shore movement in which unloading is primarily logistic in character, and emphasizes speed and volume of unloading operations.  It encompasses the unloading of units and cargo from the ships as rapidly as facilities on the beach permit. It proceeds without regard to class, type, or priority of cargo, as permitted by cargo handling facilities ashore. See also initial unloading period.

general war	[USA] DoD:  Armed conflict between major powers in which the total resources of the belligerents are employed, and the national survival of a major belligerent is in jeopardy.

generation (photography)	[USA] DoD:  The preparation of successive positive/negative reproductions from an original negative/positive (first-generation). For example, the first positive produced from an original negative is a second-generation product; the negative made from this positive is a third-generation product; and the next positive or print from that negative is a fourth-generation product.

GENSER	General Service Communications

geodetic datum	[USA] DoD:  See datum (geodetic).

GEODSS	[USA] Ground-Based Electro-Optical Deep Space Surveillance System (AFSPACECMD)

GEOFILE	Geographic Locations Code File System (WWMCCS)

geographic coordinates(*)	[USA] DoD:  The quantities of latitude and longitude which define the position of a point on the surface of the Earth with respect to the reference spheroid. See also coordinates.

geographic reference

   points	[USA] DoD:  A means of indicating position, usually expressed either as double letters or as code words that are established in operation orders or by other means.

GEOLOC	Geographic Location Code

GEOREF	Geographical Reference Grid System

georef(*)	[USA] DoD:  A worldwide position reference system that may be applied to any map or chart graduated in latitude and longitude regardless of projection. It is a method of expressing latitude and longitude in a form suitable for rapid reporting and plotting. (This term is derived from the words "The World Geographic Reference System.")

GEP	Ground Entry Points

GERT	Graphical Evaluation and Review Technique

GET	GOSIP Engineering Test Bed

GFC	Gun Fire Control

GFE	Government-Furnished Equipment

GFE II	Gross Feasibility Estimator III (JOPS)

GFM	Government Furnished Material

GFP	Government Furnished Property

GFRP	Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic

GFS	Government Furnished Software

GFTD	Global Forces Trends Data Base (NATO)

GGP	Gateway-to-Gateway Protocol

GGS	Gyro Gunsight

GHA	Greenwich Hour Angle

GHL	[France] Groupe d'Helicopteres Legerslight helicopter group

GHZ	Gigahertz

GI	[France] Groupement d'InstructionTraining Group.

GIANT TALK	Unclassified code name for the USSTRATCOM HF/SSB Broadcast Network

GIDEP	Government/Industry Data Exchange Program

GIMADS	Generic Integrated Maintenance and Diagnostics System

GIP	Gunter Industrial Park

GIPD	General Intelligence Production Division (INSCOM)

GIPSY	Graphic Information Presentation System (WWMCCS)

GIRD	[USSR] Rocket Propulsion Study Group, formed in 1931.

GIRTS	Generic Infrared Training System

GK	[USSR] Germeticheskaya KabinaPressured cabin.

GKS	Graphical Kernel System

GLAC	General Ledger Account Code

GLAM	[France] Groupe de Liaison Aeriennes Ministerielles

Glaviaprom	[USSR] Chief Directorate for the Aviation Industry.

GLCM	[USA] Ground Launched Cruise Missile.

glide bomb	[USA] DoD:  A bomb fitted with airfoils to provide lift and which is carried and released in the direction of a target by an airplane.

glide mode	[USA] DoD:  In a flight control system, a control mode in which an aircraft is automatically positioned to the center of the glide slope course.

Glimmer	[Allied] Operation of aircraft simulating a convoy near Boulogne, as a diversion of the invasion in Normandy. 6 June 1944. See also 'Taxable'.

GLLD	Ground Laser Locator Designator

GLO	Ground Liaison Officer

GLOBIXS	Global Information Exchange Systems (COPERNICUS)

Glomb	[USA] The Pratt-Read LBE glide bomb, a conversion of a light plane with a 1814kg warhead. 1942--1944.

GLOMR	Global Low Orbiting Message Relay Satellite

GLORIA	[USA] Geographical Long Range Inclined Asdic

GM&A	General Management and Administration

GMAP	General Micro Assembler Processor (Honeywell)

GMAP	Geometric Modeling Applications Project

GMAS	General Management Assessment System

GMATS	Government Metropolitan Area Telephone Service

GMCC	Ground Mobile Command Center

GMCP	Ground Mobile Command Post

GMEA	[France] Groupe de Manoevre de l'Ecolde d'Applications

GMF	Ground Mobile Forces

GMFSC	Ground Mobile Force Satellite Communications (AFCC)

GMGO	German Military Geophysical Office

GMI	[USA] DoD:  See general military intelligence.

GMMIS	GLCM Maintenance Management Information System

GMNC	GWEN Maintenance Notification Center

GMPA	General Material and Petroleum Activity (USA)

GMT	Greenwich Mean Time (Zulu)

Gnat-750	[USA] Unmanned reconnaissance aircraft, sponsored by the CIA.

GNDACF	Ground Alternate Command Facility

GNS	Global Navigation System

GNW	General Nuclear War

go around mode	[USA] DoD:  In an automatic flight control system, a control mode which terminates an aircraft approach and programs a climb. See also overshoot.

go no-go(*)	[USA] DoD:  The condition or state of operability of a component or system: "go," functioning properly; or "no-go," not functioning properly.

GO&P	General Operations and Plans

GOB	Ground Order of Battle

GOCO	Government-Owned and Contractor-Operated

GOES	Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (NASA)

GOFLAS	Ground Fuel Logistical Summary

Gold	[Allied] One of the landing beaches used for 'Overlord'.

goldie	[USA] DoD:  The term, peculiar to air support radar team operations, indicating that the aircraft automatic flight-control system and ground-control bombing system are engaged and awaiting electronic ground control commands.

goldie lock	[USA] DoD:  The term, peculiar to air support radar team operations, indicating ground controller has electronic control of the aircraft.

GOLDS	General On-Line Display System (WWMCCS)

GOP	Generated Options Plans

GOP	Group Operations Plan

GOR	[USA] General Operational Requirement

GOR 49	[USA] The official  requirement for the Republic F-105.

Gorgon	[USA] Missiles tested by the USN, 1945--1953.

GOS	Grade of Service

GOSIP	Government Open Systems Interconnection Profile

GOSPLAN	State Planning Committee (Soviet)

GOTS	Government OffTheShelf

government-owned,

   contract-operated ships	[USA] DoD:  Those ships to which the US Government holds title and which the Military Sealift Command operates under a contract (i.e., nongovernment-manned). These ships are designated United States Naval Ships and use the prefix "USNS" with the ship name and the letter "T" as a prefix to the ship classification (e.g., T-AKR). See also Military Sealift Command; United States Naval Ship.

government-owned,

   Military Sealift Command

   operated ships	[USA] DoD:  Those ships to which the US Government holds title and which the Military Sealift Command operates with US Government (civil service) employees. These ships are designated United States Naval Ships and use the prefix "USNS" with the ship name and the letter "T" as a prefix to the ship classification (e.g., T-AKR). See also Military Sealift Command; United States Naval Ship.

GP	General Purpose

GP	Group

GPALS	Global Protection Against Limited Strikes

GPAMS	Ground Processing Automated Maintenance System

GPARS	Generic Phased Array Radar Simulation

GPCSC	General Purpose Computer Support Center (USA)

GPEE	General Purpose Encryption Equipment

GPI	Glide Path Indicator

GPLA	General Purpose Line Adapter

GPMG	General-Purpose Machine Gun

GPMR	Government PMR

GPO	Government Printing Office

GPS	Global Positioning System (NAVSTAR)

GPS	Ground Processing System (C-5)

GPSCS	General Purpose Satellite Communications System

GPSS	General Purpose Simulation System

GPU	[USA] Gun Pod Unit.

GPU-2	  Pod with the M197 20mm gun.

GPU-5	  Pod with a GAU-13 gun.

GPU	Ground Power Unit

GPV	General Purpose Vehicle

GPWS	General Purpose Work System

GPWS	Ground-Proximity Warning System

GQ	General Quarters (battle stations)

GR	[UK] Ground Attack, Reconnaissance

GRABN	WESTPAC TACAMO Broadcast

gradient circuit(*)	[USA] DoD:  In mine warfare, a circuit which is actuated when the rate of change, with time, of the magnitude of the influence is within predetermined limits.

GRADS	Ground Radar Aerial Delivery System

Grand Slam	[UK] 22000lb bomb, larger version of 'Tallboy'. (See Tallboy)

grand slam	[USA] DoD:  All enemy aircraft originally sighted are shot down.

graphic scale(*)	[USA] DoD:  A graduated line by means of which distances on the map, chart, or photograph may be measured in terms of ground distance.  See also scale.

graphic(*)	[USA] DoD:  Any and all products of the cartographic and photogrammetric art. A graphic may be a map, chart, or mosaic or even a film strip that was produced using cartographic techniques.

grapnel(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a device fitted to a mine mooring designed to grapple the sweep wire when the mooring is cut.

Grapple	[UK] Series of nuclear tests. 1957.

GRASP/OP	Generalized Retrieval and Sort Processor/Output (OJCS)

Grasshopper	[Allied] See 'Stickleback'.

graticule ticks(*)	[USA] DoD:  In cartography, short lines indicating where selected meridians and parallels intersect.

graticule(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. In cartography, a network of lines representing the Earth's parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude. 2. In imagery interpretation, see reticle.

graves registration	[USA] DoD:  Supervision and execution of matters pertaining to the identification, removal, and burial of the dead, and collection and processing of their effects. See also burial.

gravity extraction(*)	[USA] DoD:  The extraction of cargoes from the aircraft by influence of their own weight. See also extraction parachute.

graze(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, a spotting, or an observation, by a spotter or an observer to indicate that all bursts occurred on impact.

grazing fire(*)	[USA] DoD:  Fire approximately parallel to the ground where the center of the cone of fire does not rise above one meter from the ground. See also fire.

GRCS	Guard Rail Common Sensor (USA)

GRD	[Switzerland] Gruppe fur Rustungsdienste

Great Panjadrum	[UK] Great Panjandrum was designed to demolish concrete fortifications.  It consisted of two wheels, with rockets attached to them to propel the device, and two tons of explosives attached to the axle.  It was intended to be launched by landing ships.  Tests were a failure, but it may well have been only a deception move.  1944.

Green Bamboo	[UK] Nuclear bomb, experimental only.

Green Bean	[Belgium] Evacuation of Belgians and Europeans from Rwanda, 1990.

GREEN FLAG	Electronic Warfare Exercises (Tyndall AFB, FL)

Green Grass	[UK] Code name for a 'physics package', the actual nuclear weapon in a series of nuclear bombs --- the bomb casings had their own codenames. 'Green Grass' was a H-bomb.

GREEN PINE	Unclassified Code Name For The STRATCOM Northern Area UHF System

Greenwich Mean Time	[USA] DoD:  See Universal Time. Also called GMT. (NATO: See ZULU time.)

grey propaganda	[USA] DoD:  Propaganda that does not specifically identify any source. See also propaganda.

grid	[USA] DoD:  1. Two sets of parallel lines intersecting at right angles and forming squares; the grid is superimposed on maps, charts, and other similar representations of the Earth's surface in an accurate and consistent manner to permit identification of ground locations with respect to other locations and the computation of direction and distance to other points. 2. A term used in giving the location of a geographic point by grid coordinates. See also military grid; military grid reference system.

grid bearing	[USA] DoD:  Bearing measured from grid north.

grid convergence	[USA] DoD:  The horizontal angle at a place between true north and grid north. It is proportional to the longitude difference between the place and the central meridian. See also convergence.

grid convergence factor(*)	[USA] DoD:  The ratio of the grid convergence angle to the longitude difference. In the Lambert Conical Orthomorphic projection, this ratio is constant for all charts based on the same two standard parallels. See also constant of the cone; convergence; grid convergence.

grid coordinate system(*)	[USA] DoD:  A plane-rectangular coordinate system usually based on, and mathematically adjusted to, a map projection in order that geographic positions (latitudes and longitudes) may be readily transformed into plane coordinates and the computations relating to them may be made by the ordinary method of plane surveying. See also coordinates.

grid coordinates(*)	[USA] DoD:  Coordinates of a grid coordinate system to which numbers and letters are assigned for use in designating a point on a gridded map, photograph, or chart. See also coordinates.

grid interval(*)	[USA] DoD:  The distance represented between the lines of a grid.

grid magnetic angle(*)	[USA] DoD:  Angular difference in direction between grid north and magnetic north. It is measured east or west from grid north. Grid magnetic angle is sometimes called grivation and/or grid variation.

grid navigation(*)	[USA] DoD:  A method of navigation using a grid overlay for direction reference. See also navigational grid.

grid north(*)	[USA] DoD:  The northerly or zero direction indicated by the grid datum of directional reference.

grid ticks(*)	[USA] DoD:  Small marks on the neatline of a map or chart indicating additional grid reference systems included on that sheet. Grid ticks are sometimes shown on the interior grid lines of some maps for ease of referencing.

grid variation	[USA] DoD:  See grid magnetic angle.

Grindstone	[USA] Modernization program for the F-104C Starfighter. 1961

grivation	[USA] DoD:  See grid magnetic angle.

GRLD	Graphic Remote Interface Display

GRNP	General Remote Network Processor

GROS	Graphics Reconnaissance Operations System

gross error	[USA] DoD:  A nuclear weapon detonation at succh a distance from the desired ground zero as to cause no nuclear damage to the target.

gross weight(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. Weight of a vehicle, fully equipped and serviced for operation, including the weight of the fuel, lubricants, coolant, vehicle tools and spares, crew, personal equipment, and load. 2.  Weight of a container or pallet including freight and binding. See also net weight.

grossly transportation

   feasible	[USA] DoD:  A determination made by the supported commander that a draft operation plan can be supported with the apportioned transportation assets. This determination is made by using a transportation feasibility estimator to simulate movement of personnel and cargo from port of embarkation to port of debarkation within a specified time frame.

ground alert(*)	[USA] DoD:  That status in which aircraft on the ground/deck are fully serviced and armed, with combat crews in readiness to take off within a specified short period of time (usually 15 minutes) after receipt of a mission order. See also airborne alert; alert.

ground combat element	[USA] DoD:  See Marine air-ground task force.

ground control (geodetic)	[USA] DoD:  See ground control.

ground control(*)	[USA] DoD:  A system of accurate measurements used to determine the distances and directions or differences in elevation between points on the Earth. See also common control (artillery); control point; field control; traverse.

ground controlled

   interception(*)	[USA] DoD:  A technique which permits control of friendly aircraft or guided missiles for the purpose of effecting interception. See also air interception.

ground fire	[USA] DoD:  Small arms ground-to-air fire directed against aircraft.

ground liaison officer	[USA] DoD:  An officer trained in offensive air support activities. Ground liaison officers are normally organized into parties under the control of the appropriate Army commander to provide liaison to Air Force and naval units engaged in training and combat operations.

ground liaison party	[USA] DoD:  An army unit consisting of a variable number of personnel responsible for liaison with a tactical air support agency.

ground liaison section	[USA] DoD:  An army unit consisting of a variable number of army officers, other ranks, and vehicles responsible for army/air liaison, under control of army headquarters.

ground mine	[USA] DoD:  See bottom mine.

ground nadir(*)	[USA] DoD:  The point on the ground vertically beneath the perspective center of the camera lens. On a true vertical photograph this coincides with the principal point.

ground observer center	[USA] DoD:  A center to which ground observer teams report and which in turn will pass information to the appropriate control and/or reporting agency.

ground observer team	[USA] DoD:  Small units or detachments deployed to provide information of aircraft movements over a defended area, obtained either by aural or visual means.

ground position(*)	[USA] DoD:  The position on the Earth vertically below an aircraft.

ground readiness	[USA] DoD:  That status wherein aircraft can be armed and serviced and personnel alerted to take off within a specified length of time after receiving orders.

ground return(*)	[USA] DoD:  The reflection from the terrain as displayed and/or recorded as an image.

ground signals(*)	[USA] DoD:  A visual signal displayed on an airfield to give local air traffic rules information to flight crews in the air. See also signal area.

ground speed mode	[USA] DoD:  In a flight control system, a control mode in which the ground speed of an aircraft is automatically controlled to a computed value.

ground speed(*)	[USA] DoD:  The horizontal component of the speed of an aircraft relative to the Earth's surface.

ground visibility	[USA] DoD:  Prevailing horizontal visibility near the Earth's surface as reported by an accredited observer.

ground zero(*)	[USA] DoD:  The point on the surface of the Earth at, or vertically below or above, the center of a planned or actual nuclear detonation.  See also actual ground zero; desired ground zero.

ground-controlled approach

   procedure(*)	[USA] DoD:  The technique for talking down, through the use of both surveillance and precision approach radar, an aircraft during its approach so as to place it in a position for landing. See also automatic approach and landing.

grounding(*)	[USA] DoD:  The bonding of an equipment case, frame or chassis, to an object or vehicle structure to ensure a common potential. See also bonding; earthing.

group	[USA] DoD:  1. A flexible administrative and tactical unit composed of either two or more battalions or two or more squadrons. The term also applies to combat support and combat service support units. 2. A number of ships and/or aircraft, normally a subdivision of a force, assigned for a specific purpose.

group burial	[USA] DoD:  A burial in a common grave of two or more individually unidentified remains. See also burial.

group of targets(*)	[USA] DoD:  Two or more targets on which fire is desired simultaneously. A group of targets is designated by a letter/number combination or a nickname.

group rendezvous	[USA] DoD:  A check point at which formations of the same type will join before proceeding. See also force rendezvous.

GRP	Glass Reinforced Plastic

GRTS	General Remote Terminal System (Honeywell)

GRU	[USSR]  Glavnoye Razvedyvatelnoye Upravleniyemilitary intelligence service.  Intelligence Directorate of the General Staff

GS	General Schedule

GS	General Support

GS	Groundspeed

GSA	General Services Administration

GSA	Ground Support Agency

GSABC	General Services Administration Board of Contracting

GSDSM	Global Circulation Dust and Smoke Model (JDSSC)

GSE	Ground Support Equipment

GSFC	Goddard Space Flight Center (NASA)

GSh	[USSR] Gryazev-Shipunov. (gun designers)

GSIS	Ground Safety Information System

GSM	General Support Maintenance

GSORTS	[USA] GCCS Status of Resources and Training System (GCCS)

GSP	General Strike Plan (NATO)

GSR	General Support Reinforcing

GSR	Ground Surveillance Radar

GSS	Graphic Software System

GSS	Ground Support System

GSS/L	General Staff Support/Large

GSS/M	General Staff Support/Medium

GSTS	Ground-Based Surveillance and Tracking System

GSU	General Support Unit

GSU	Geographically Separated Units

GTC	General Transformation Corporation

GTF	GWEN Training Facility

GTMO	Guantanamo

GTN	Global Transportation System (USTRANSCOM)

GTNC	German Territorial Northern Command

GTR	Government Transportation Request

GTS	Gas Turbine Starter

GTS	GEODSS Test Site

GTSC	German Territorial Southern Command

GU	Guam

GU-RKKF	[USSR] Glavoce Upravlenie-Raboche-Krestyanskogo Krasnogo Vozdushnogo Flota --- Chief directorate of the Workers and Peasants Military Air Fleet. Created in 1918.

GUAP	[USSR] Chief Directorate of the Aviation Industry.

GUARD	Emergency Radio Channel

guard(*)	[USA] DoD:  A security element whose primary task is to protect the main force by fighting to gain time, while also observing and reporting information. See also flank guard; screen.

GUARDRAIL	Airborne COMINT DF System (USA)

GUARDRAIL V	Airborne HF/VHF/UHF Intercept And Location System (USA)

GUARDS	General Unified Ammunition Reporting Data System (JCS)

guerrilla	[USA] DoD:  A combat participant in guerrilla warfare. See also unconventional warfare.

guerrilla force	[USA] DoD:  A group of irregular, predominantly indigenous personnel organized along military lines to conduct military and paramilitary operations in enemy-held, hostile, or denied territory.

guerrilla warfare(*)	[USA] DoD:  Military and paramilitary operations conducted in enemy-held or hostile territory by irregular, predominantly indigenous forces. See also unconventional warfare.

guidance	[USA] DoD:  1. Policy, direction, decision, or instruction having the effect of an order when promulgated by a higher echelon. 2. The entire process by which target intelligence information received by the guided missile is used to effect proper flight control to cause timely direction changes for effective target interception. See also active homing guidance; celestial guidance; command guidance; homing guidance; inertial guidance; midcourse guidance; passive homing guidance; preset guidance; semiactive homing guidance; stellar guidance; terminal guidance; terrestrial reference guidance.

guidance coverage(*)	[USA] DoD:  That volume of space in which guidance information (azimuth and/or elevation and/or distance) is provided to aircraft to the specified performance and accuracy. This may be specified either with relation to airfield/airstrip geometry, making assumptions about deployment of ground equipment, or with relation to the coverage provided by individual ground units.

guidance station

   equipment(*)	[USA] DoD:  The ground-based portion of the missile guidance system necessary to provide guidance during missile flight.

guide specification(*)	[USA] DoD:  Minimum requirements to be used as a basis for the evaluation of a national specification covering a fuel, lubricant or associated product proposed for standardization action.

guided missile	[USA] DoD:  An unmanned vehicle moving above the surface of the Earth whose trajectory or flight path is capable of being altered by an external or internal mechanism. See also aerodynamic missile; ballistic missile.

guided missile cruiser	[USA] DoD:  A warship designed to operate with strike and amphibious forces against air, surface, and subsurface threats.  Normal armaments consist of 5-inch guns, an advanced area-defense antiair-warfare missile system, and antisubmarine-warfare weapons.  Designated as CG.

guided missile destroyer	[USA] DoD:  For mission, see destroyer. This destroyer type is equipped with Standard guided missiles, naval guns, long-range sonar, and antisubmarine-warfare weapons, including ASROC. Designated as DDG.

guided missile equipment

   carrier	[USA] DoD:  A self-propelled, full-tracked, amphibious, air transportable, unarmored carrier for various guided missile systems and their equipment.

guided missile frigate	[USA] DoD:  Equipped with Standard missile launchers, 5"/54 or 76-mm gun battery, torpedoes, embarked helicopters, and towed array sonar. Designated as FFG. See also frigate.

guided missile submarine	[USA] DoD:  A submarine designed to have an additional capability to launch guided missile attacks. Designated as SSG and SSGN. The SSGN is nuclear powered.

guinea-pig(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a ship used to determine whether an area can be considered safe from influence mines under certain conditions, or, specifically, to detonate pressure mines.

Gulf Stream	[Belgium] Logistic support flights for the Coalition units in the Gulf, 1990.

gull(*)	[USA] DoD:  In electronic warfare, a floating radar reflector used to simulate a surface target at sea for deceptive purposes.

gun	[USA] DoD:  1. A cannon with relatively long barrel, operating with relatively low angle of fire, and having a high muzzle velocity. 2. A cannon with tube length 30 calibers or more. See also howitzer; mortar.

gun carriage(*)	[USA] DoD:  A mobile or fixed support for a gun. It sometimes includes the elevating and traversing mechanisms. Also called carriage.

gun-target line(*)	[USA] DoD:  An imaginary straight line from the gun(s) to the target. See also spotting line.

gun-type weapon	[USA] DoD:  A device in which two or more pieces of fissionable material, each less than a critical mass, are brought together very rapidly so as to form a supercritical mass that can explode as the result of a rapidly expanding fission chain.

guns/weapons free	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, means fire may be opened on all aircraft not recognized as friendly.

guns/weapons tight	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, means do not open fire, or cease firing on any aircraft (or on bogey specified, or in section indicated) unless target(s) known to be hostile.

Gunsmoke	[USA] Exercise and competition for fighter-bomber squadrons at Nellis AFB, Nevada.

GVL	Great Valley Labs

GvOTBVP	[USSR] Gvardeyskii Otdelni'i Transportni'i Boevoi Vertoletni'i Polk---Guards Independent Combat Transport Helicopter Regiment.

GW	Gateway

GW	Gross Weight

GW	Guided Weapon

GWAM	Get Well Analysis Module (WSMIS)

GWC	Global Weather Central (AWS)

GWCLIBAF	GWC Library (AWS)

GWEN	Ground Wave Emergency Network

GWIP	Global Weather Intercept Position

GWS	General War System

GWS	Graphics Work Station

Gymnast	[Allied] Invasion in French North Africa. Renamed Torch.

gyro-magnetic compass	[USA] DoD:  A directional gyroscope whose azimuth scale is maintained in alignment with the magnetic meridian by a magnetic detector unit.

GZ	Ground Zero


GAM Examples

GAM 56  	Vaucluse

GAM-63  	Rascal

GAM-83  	Bullpup

GAM-87  	Skybolt


GAR Examples

GAR-1   	AIM-4 Falcon (4 and 4A)

GAR-2   	AIM-4 Falcon (4B, 4C and 4D)

GAR-3   	AIM-4 Falcon (4E and 4F)

GAR-4   	AIM-4 Falcon (4G)

GAR-8   	AIM-9 Sidewinder

GAR-9   	AIM-47 Falcon

GAR-11  	AIM-26 Falcon (A and B)


GAU Examples

GAU-2	Minigun, 7.62mm, 2000-6000 rds/min, 869m/sec

GAU-4	Vulcan

GAU-7	25mm.  Canceled in 1974, was intended to replace the M61 Vulcan.

GAU-8	Avenger, 30mm, 2100-4200 rds/min, 1066m/sec

GAU-12	Equalizer, 25mm, 3600-4200 rds/min, 1100m/sec

GAU-13	30mm, 3000 rds/min, 1037m/sec, Derivative of the GAU-8.


Glide Bomb Examples

GB-1   	glide bomb, unguided

GB-4   	TV-guidance

GB-6   	IR seeker

GB-8   	radio, visual control

GB-12  	Light-contrast anti-ship seeker

GB-13  	Light flare seeker

GB-14  	Active radar seeker


H

H-2	[USA] DoD:  See Sea Sprite.

H-3	[USA] DoD:  See Sea King.

H-46	[USA] DoD:  See Sea Knight.

H-AMI	Host - Automated Message Interface

H-hour	[USA] DoD:  See times.

H6000	Honeywell 6000 Series Computers (WWMCCS)

H700	Honeywell 700 minicomputer

HA	[USA] USN attack helicopter squadron;  HA(L)-3 Seawolves

HA-GO	[Japan] Plan for an attack in Birma, that began in February 1944. Failed.

HAAC	Helicopter Air-to-Air Combat

HAARS	High-Altitude Airdrop Resupply System

HAC	[France] Helicoptere Anti-Charanti-tank helicopter.

HAC	House Appropriations Committee

hachuring(*)	[USA] DoD:  A method of representing relief upon a map or chart by shading in short disconnected lines drawn in the direction of the slopes.

HADAS	Helmet Airborne Display And Sight

HADS	Hawaiian Air Defense System (PACAF)

HADS	Helicopter Air Data System

HAF	Headquarters Air Force

Hagelkorn	[Germany] WWII long-range glided bomb.  Range was up to 200km if launched at 10500m; but guidance was a problem.  Hagelkorn was very streamlined and had high aspect ratio wings with steel cores and concrete- aerofoils.

HAHO	High Altitude High Opening

HAIS	Hawaiian Air Intelligence System (PACAF)

HALDIGS	Howard and Lajes Digital Graphic System

HALE	High Altitude Long Endurance

half thickness(*)	[USA] DoD:  Thickness of absorbing material necessary to reduce by one-half the intensity of radiation which passes through it.

half-life(*)	[USA] DoD:  The time required for the activity of a given radioactive species to decrease to half of its initial value due to radioactive decay. The half-life is a characteristic property of each radioactive species and is independent of its amount or condition. The effective half-life of a given isotope is the time in which the quantity in the body will decrease to half as a result of both radioactive decay and biological elimination.

half-residence time(*)	[USA] DoD:  As applied to delayed fallout, it is the time required for the amount of weapon debris deposited in a particular part of the atmosphere to decrease to half of its initial value.

halftone screen(*)	[USA] DoD:  A series of regular spaced opaque lines on glass, crossing at right angles, producing transparent apertures between intersections. Used in a process camera to break up a solid or continuous tone image into a pattern of small dots. See also halftone.

halftone(*)	[USA] DoD:  Any photomechanical printing surface or the impression therefrom in which detail and tone values are represented by a series of evenly spaced dots in varying size and shape, varying in direct proportion to the intensity of the tones they represent. See also halftone screen.

HALO	High Altitude, Low Opening. A parachuting technique.

HAMPS	Host AUTODIN Message Processing System

HAMS	Hardness Assurance, Maintenance And Surveillance

Han-guk Kong Goong	[Korea] Korean Air Force (South)

handover	[USA] DoD:  The passing of control authority of an aircraft from one control agency to another control agency. Handover action may be accomplished between control agencies of separate Services when conducting joint operations or between control agencies within a single command and control system. Handover action is complete when the receiving controller acknowledges assumption of control authority.

handover line(*)	[USA] DoD:  A control feature, preferably following easily defined terrain features, at which responsibility for the conduct of combat operations is passed from one force to another.

HANG	Hawaii Air National Guard

hang fire(*)	[USA] DoD:  An undesired delay in the functioning of a firing system.

HANGUL	Korean/U.S. Bilingual Teletype

HAP	[France] Helicoptere dAppui Protection

HAP	Hazard Abatement Program

HAR	[UK] Helicopter, search-and-rescue

harassing (air)	[USA] DoD:  The attack of any target within the area of land battle not connected with interdiction or close air support. It is designed to reduce the enemy's combat effectiveness.

harassing fire(*)	[USA] DoD:  Fire designed to disturb the rest of the enemy troops, to curtail movement, and, by threat of losses, to lower morale. See also fire.

harassment	[USA] DoD:  An incident in which the primary objective is to disrupt the activities of a unit, installation, or ship, rather than to inflict serious casualties or damage.

harbor	[USA] DoD:  A restricted body of water, an anchorage, or other limited coastal water area and its mineable water approaches, from which shipping operations are projected or supported. Generally, a harbor is part of a base, in which case the harbor defense force forms a component element of the base defense force established for the local defense of the base and its included harbor.

harbor defense(*)	[USA] DoD:  The defense of a harbor or anchorage and its water approaches against external threats such as: a. submarine, submarine-borne, or small surface craft attack; b. enemy minelaying operations; and c. sabotage. The defense of a harbor from guided or dropped missiles while such missiles are airborne is considered to be a part of air defense. See also port security.

hard beach	[USA] DoD:  A portion of a beach especially prepared with a hard surface extending into the water, employed for the purpose of loading or unloading directly into or from landing ships or landing craft.

hard missile base(*)	[USA] DoD:  A launching base that is protected against a nuclear explosion.

hard port	[USA] DoD:  Alter heading to magnetic heading indicated, turning to the port in a tight turn (three digit group), or alter heading indicatted number of degrees to the port in a tight turn (one or two digit group with word "degrees").

hard starboard	[USA] DoD:  Alter heading to magnetic heading indicated, turning to the starboard in a tight turn (three digit group), or alter heading indicated number of degrees to the starboard in a tight turn (one or two digit group with word "degrees").

hardened site(*)	[USA] DoD:  A site, normally constructed under rock or concrete cover, designed to provide protection against the effects of conventional weapons. It may also be equipped to provide protection against the side effects of a nuclear attack and against a chemical or a biological attack.

HARDMAN	Military Manpower/Hardware Integration Program (USMC)

HARDMAN II	Marine Corps Military Manpower/Hardware Integration System II (USMC)

HARDS	High Altitude Radiation Detection System

hardstand(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. A paved or stabilized area where vehicles are parked.  2. Open ground area having a prepared surface and used for the storage of materiel.

hardware	[USA] DoD:  1. The generic term dealing with physical items as distinguished from its capability or function such as equipment, tools, implements, instruments, devices, sets, fittings, trimmings, assemblies, subassemblies, components, and parts. The term is often used in regard to the stage of development, as in the passage of a device or component from the design stage into the hardware stage as the finished object. 2. In data automation, the physical equipment or devices forming a computer and peripheral components. See also software.

HARM	[USA] High-Speed Anit-Radiation missile.  AGM-88A.

harmful appreciations	[USA] DoD:  See appreciations.

harmonization	[USA] DoD:  The process and/or results of adjusting differences or inconsistencies to bring significant features into agreement.

HARP	High Altitude Release Point

Harpoon	[USA] DoD:  An all-weather, anti-ship cruise missile capable of being employed from surface ships (RGM-84), aircraft (AGM-84A) or submarines (UGM-84). The missile is turbojet powered and employs a low level cruise trajectory. Terminal guidance is active radar. A 500-pound conventional warhead is employed.

HARPS	Hybrid AUTODIN Red Patch Service

Harrier	[USA] DoD:  A single-engine, vectored thrust, turbojet, vertical and/or short takeoff and landing light attack aircraft, designed to operate from land bases and naval vessels in a close air support role.  Capable of carrying a variety of conventional and/or nuclear weapons.  Designated as AV-8.

HARS	Heading / Attitude Reference System

HARV	[USA] High-Alpha Research Vehicle. A modified F-18.

Harvest Reaper	[USA] Modification programme for the F-111A.  1967.

Harvey	[UK] Launcher for 3in anti-aircraft rockets. WWII.

HAS	Hardened Aircraft Shelter

HASC	[USA] House Armed Services Committee.

HASP	[USA] High Altitude Sampling Programme.

HASPA	[USA] High Altitude Superpressure Powered Aerostat:  Navy program for a high-altitude, remotely controlled airship for surveillance and data relay purposes.

HAST	[UK] Harrier Avionics Systems Trainer

HAST	[USA] High-Altitude Supersonic Target:  Project for a target drone that is to fly at Mach 4 and at altitudes up to 30500m.

hasty attack(*)	[USA] DoD:  In land operations, an attack in which preparation time is traded for speed in order to exploit an opportunity. See also deliberate attack.

hasty breaching (land

   mine warfare)	[USA] DoD:  The creation of lanes through enemy minefields by expedient methods such as blasting with demolitions, pushing rollers or disabled vehicles through the minefields when the time factor does not permit detailed reconnaissance, deliberate breaching, or bypassing the obstacle. See also breaching.

hasty breaching(*)	[USA] DoD:  The rapid creation of a route through a minefield, barrier, or fortification by any expedient method.

hasty crossing(*)	[USA] DoD:  The crossing of an inland water obstacle using the crossing means at hand or those readily available, and made without pausing for elaborate preparations. See also deliberate crossing.

hasty defense(*)	[USA] DoD:  A defense normally organized while in contact with the enemy or when contact is imminent and time available for the organization is limited. It is characterized by improvement of the natural defensive strength of the terrain by utilization of foxholes, emplacements, and obstacles. See also deliberate defense.

HAT	Hardened Antenna Technology

hatch list	[USA] DoD:  A list showing, for each hold section of a cargo ship, a description of the items stowed, their volume and weight, the consignee of each, and the total volume and weight of materiel in the hold.

HATS	Heuristic Automated transportation Mode System

Have Blue	[USA] Precursor of the F-117, smaller, with inwards canted tailfins.

Have Dash	[USA] Project for an active radar-guided missile.

Have Dungeon	[USA] Project to track cruise missiles and locate their launchers.

Have Flag	[USA] Tactical missile project.

Have Nap	[USA] The AGM-142 missile, a development of the Israli Popeye missile.

Have Quick	[USA] Jam Resistant UHF Radio

havens (moving)	[USA] DoD:  See moving havens.

Hawk	[USA] DoD:  A mobile air defense artillery, surface-to-air missile system that provides non-nuclear, low to medium altitude air defense coverage for ground forces. Designated as MIM-23. "Homing All the Way Killer"

Hawkeye	[USA] DoD:  A twin turboprop, multicrew airborne early warning and interceptor control aircraft designed to operate from aircraft carriers. It carries a long-range radar and integrated computer system for the detection and tracking of airborne targets at all altitudes. Designated as E-2.

HAWS	Hawaiian Area Wideband System

HC	[USA] USN helicopter combat support squadron

HC-130	[USA] DoD:  See Hercules.

HCA	Half-Cone Angle

HCA	Heading Crossing Angle

HCCAS	Hardware Configuration Statistical Accounting System

HCDC	[UK] House of Commons Defence Committee.

HCL	Hardware Configuration List

HCS	Heliborne Common Sensor (USA)

HCS	Helicopter Combat Support

HCSAS	Hardware Configuration Status Accounting System

HD	Heavy Drop

HDA	Hard Disk Assembly

HDC	Helicopter Direction Center

HDD	Head Down Display

HDH	HDLC Distant Host

HDLC	High-Level Data Link Control

HDMS	High Density Memory Set

HDU	Hose Drum Unit

HDX	Half-Duplex

HE	Heavy Equipment

HE	High Explosive

HE	High Explosive

HE	Human Engineering

HE/EXJAM	Hand Emplaced Expendable Jammer

Head Dancer	[USA] Boeing EC-135K, a TDCA aircraft.

head-up display(*)	[USA] DoD:  A display of flight, navigation, attack, or other information superimposed upon the pilot's forward field of view. See also horizontal situation display.

heading	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "My, or bogey's, magnetic course is ______."

heading crossing angle	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, the angular difference between interceptor heading and target heading at the time of intercept.

heading hold mode	[USA] DoD:  In a flight control system, a control mode which automatically maintains an aircraft heading that exists at the instant of completion of a maneuver.

heading indicator(*)	[USA] DoD:  An instrument which displays heading transmitted electrically from a remote compass system.

heading select feature	[USA] DoD:  A flight control system feature which permits selection or preselection of desired automatically controlled heading or headings of an aircraft.

heads up	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "Enemy got through (part or all)," or, "I am not in position to engage target."

HEAT	High Explosive Anti-Tank

heavy antitank weapon	[USA] DoD:  A weapon capable of operating from ground or vehicle, used to defeat armor and other material targets.

heavy artillery	[USA] DoD:  See field artillery.

heavy drop	[USA] DoD:  A system of delivery of heavy supplies and equipment by parachute.

HEAVY GOLD	War Consumables Computation

heavy-lift cargo	[USA] DoD:  1. Any single cargo lift, weighing over 5 long tons, and to be handled aboard ship. 2. In Marine Corps usage, individual units of cargo that exceed 800 pounds in weight or 100 cubic feet in volume. See also cargo.

heavy-lift ship(*)	[USA] DoD:  A ship specially designed and capable of loading and unloading heavy and bulky items. It has booms of sufficient capacity to accommodate a single lift of 100 tons.

Hedgehog	[UK] Anti-submarine weapon used by surface ships during WWII.  A mulitiple spigot mortar, that fired 24 explosive charges with contact fuses, in a circular pattern in front of the submarine hunter.

Hedgerow	[UK] Minefield clearing weapon. A variation on Hedgehog, fitted to landing craft. The projectiles were fitted with 20in fuses, to detonate mines on the beaches by their blast.

HEDI	High Endoatmospheric Defense Interceptor

Heeresflieger	[Germany] Army Air Force.

height	[USA] DoD:  The vertical distance of an object, point, or level above the ground or other established reference plane. Height may be indicated as follows: very low--Less than 500 feet. low--500 to 2,000 feet (above ground level). medium--2,000 to 25,000 feet. high--25,000 to 50,000 feet. very high--More than 50,000 feet.

height datum	[USA] DoD:  See altitude datum.

height delay	[USA] DoD:  See altitude delay..

height hole	[USA] DoD:  See altitude hole.

height of burst(*)	[USA] DoD:  The vertical distance from the Earth's surface or target to the point of burst. See also optimum height of burst; safe burst height; types of burst.

HEL	[USA] High Energy Laser program

helicopter approach route(*)	[USA] DoD:  The track or series of tracks along which helicopters move to a specific landing site or landing zone. See also helicopter lane; helicopter retirement route.

helicopter assault force(*)	[USA] DoD:  A task organization combining helicopters, supporting units, and helicopter-borne troop units for use in helicopter-borne assault operations.

helicopter break-up point	[USA] DoD:  A control point at which helicopters returning from a landing zone break formation and are released to return to base or are dispatched for other employment.

helicopter departure point	[USA] DoD:  See departure point.

helicopter direction center(*)	[USA] DoD:  In amphibious operations, the primary direct control agency for the helicopter group/unit commander operating under the overall control of the tactical air control center.

helicopter drop point	[USA] DoD:  A designated point within a landing zone where helicopters are unable to land because of the terrain, but in which they can discharge cargo or troops while hovering.

helicopter external air

   transport certification

   categories	[USA] DoD:  Three categories of equipment suitability for helicopter external air transport (HEAT). The Services assign individual items of equipment to the appropriate categories, which are as follows: a.  certified--Those items of equipment and their associated rigging procedures which have completed a certification process comprised of engineering analysis, static load testing (in accordance with applicable military standards), validating rigging procedures, evaluating successful flight tests, and the issuance of a certification statement. b. suitable--Those items of equipment and their associated rigging procedures that have not been certified, but have demonstrated acceptable static lift and flight characteristics during flight testing by the US Army Airborne and Special Operations Test Board. c. prohibited--Those items of equipment and their associated rigging procedures that are prohibited from helicopter external air transport as determined by each Service.

helicopter landing site	[USA] DoD:  A designated subdivision of a helicopter landing zone in which a single flight or wave of assault helicopters land to embark or disembark troops and/or cargo.

helicopter landing zone	[USA] DoD:  A specified ground area for landing assault helicopters to embark or disembark troops and/or cargo. A landing zone may contain one or more landing sites.

helicopter lane(*)	[USA] DoD:  A safety air corridor in which helicopters fly to or from their destination during helicopter operations. See also helicopter approach route; helicopter retirement route.

helicopter retirement

   route(*)	[USA] DoD:  The track or series of tracks along which helicopters move from a specific landing site or landing zone.  See also helicopter approach route; helicopter lane.

helicopter support team(*)	[USA] DoD:  A task organization formed and equipped for employment in a landing zone to facilitate the landing and movement of helicopter-borne troops, equipment and supplies, and to evacuate selected casualties and enemy prisoners of war.

helicopter team	[USA] DoD:  The combat-equipped troops lifted in one helicopter at one time.

helicopter transport area	[USA] DoD:  Areas to the seaward and on the flanks of the outer transport and landing ship areas, but preferably inside the area screen, for launching and/or recovering helicopters.

helicopter wave	[USA] DoD:  See wave.

helipad(*)	[USA] DoD:  A prepared area designated and used for takeoff and landing of helicopters. (Includes touchdown or hover point.)

heliport(*)	[USA] DoD:  A facility designated for operating, basing, servicing, and maintaining helicopters.

HELO	Helicopter

HELTA	High Endurance Lighter-Than-Air Project (USN/USCG)

HEMP	High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse

HEMT	High Electron Mobility Transition

herbicide	[USA] DoD:  A chemical compound that will kill or damage plants. See also anticrop agent; antiplant agent.

Hercules	[USA] DoD:  A medium range troop and cargo transport designed for air-drop or airland delivery into a combat zone as well as conventional airlift. This aircraft is equipped with four turboprop engines, and integral ramp and cargo door. The D model is ski equipped. The E model has additional fuel capacity for extended range. Designated as C130. The inflight tanker configurations are designated KC-130 and HC-130, which is also used for the aerial rescue mission. The gunship version is designated AC-130.

HERT	Headquarters Emergency Relocation Team (SAC)

HESH	High Explosive Squash Head

HETF	Hill Engineering Test Facility

Heyl HaAvir	[Israel] Israeli Air Force, part of the la Tsvah Haganah le Israel Israel Defence Force.  IDF/AF. This name was adopted in 1953.

HF	Height Finder

HF	High Frequency (3-30 MHZ)

HF	Human Factors

HF/DF	High Frequency/Direction Finding

HF/E	Human Factors/Engineering

HF/SSB	High Frequency/Single Sideband

HFAJ	High Frequency Anti-Jam

HFDF	[UK] High Frequency Direction Finder. Device that enabled the Allied to obtain a quick fix on radio transmissions by German submarines.

HFEP	Host Front End Processor

HFK	[Germany] Heeresflieger Kommando

HFMS	Hospital Formulary Management System

HFO	High Frequency Oscillator

HFP	Host to Front End Protocol

HFR	Height Finding Radar

HFRB	High Frequency Regional Broadcast

HFS	[Germany] Heeresfliegerstaffelarmy air squadron

HFT&E	Human Factors Test and Evaluation

HFWS	[Germany] Heeresfliegerwaffenschulearmy air weapons school

HGM	[USA] Silo-stored, guided ground-to-ground Missile.  Silo stored means that the engines cannot be fired inside the silo.

HGM-16 Atlas

HGM-25 Titan

HH-60A	Night Hawk Helicopter (USAF)

HHC	[USA] Headquarters & Headquarters Company

HHD	Headquarters And Headquarters Detachment

HHG	Household Goods

HHOC	Headquarters, Headquarter And Operations Company

HHS	[USA] Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron

HHS	Health and Human Services

HHT	[USA] Headquarters & Headquarters Troop

HHTs	Hand-Held Terminals

HI	Hawaii

Hi-Camp	[USA] Highly Calibrated Airborne Measurments Programme.  A support program for Teal Ruby.

HIA	Held in Abeyance

HIAC	[USA] High Altitude Camera.  This weighed nearly 2000kg, and was carried in a side-looking configuration by the RB-47F.

HICCS	Hardware Inventory Configuration Contrtol System

HICOM	High Command (USN HF/SSB Communication Network)

HIDACZ	[USA] DoD:  See high-density airspace control zone.

HIDEC	[USA] Highly Integrated Digital Electronic Control

HIDSS	[USA] Helmet Integrated Display Sighting System

HIFR	Helicopter InFlight Refueling

HIFR	Hover In-Flight Refuelling

high	[USA] DoD:  A height between 25,000 and 50,000 feet.

high airburst	[USA] DoD:  The fallout safe height of burst for a nuclear weapon that increases damage to or casualties on soft targets, or reduces induced radiation contamination at actual ground zero. See also types of burst.

high altitude bombing	[USA] DoD:  Horizontal bombing with the height of release over 15,000 feet.

high altitude burst(*)	[USA] DoD:  The explosion of a nuclear weapon which takes place at a height in excess of 100,000 feet (30,000 meters). See also types of burst.

high altitude(*)	[USA] DoD:  Conventionally, an altitude above 10,000 meters (33,000 feet). See also altitude.

high angle fire(*)	[USA] DoD:  Fire delivered at angles of elevation greater than the elevation that corresponds to the maximum range of the gun and ammunition concerned; fire, the range of which decreases as the angle of elevation is increased.

high angle(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, an order or request to obtain high angle fire.

high explosive cargo	[USA] DoD:  Cargo such as artillery ammunition, bombs, depth charges, demolition material, rockets, and missiles. See also cargo.

High Flight	[USA] Route from the US to Sidi Slimane, Morocco, where the USAFE once had a training center.

High Jump	[USA] Time-to-height record attempts by F4H-1 Phantom II. 1962.

high oblique	[USA] DoD:  See oblique air photograph.

high speed submarine	[USA] DoD:  A submarine capable of submerged speeds of 20 knots or more.

high value asset control

   items	[USA] DoD:  Items of supply identified for intensive management control under approved inventory management techniques designed to maintain an optimum inventory level of high investment items. Also called hi-value asset control items.

high velocity drop(*)	[USA] DoD:  A drop procedure in which the drop velocity is greater than 30 feet per second (low velocity drop) and lower than free drop velocity. See also airdrop.

High Wire	[USA] Standardization and upgrading program for the F-100D.  1962.

high-altitude missile

   engagement zone	[USA] DoD:  See weapon engagement zone.

high-density airspace

   control zone	[USA] DoD:  Airspace designated in an airspace control plan or airspace control order, in which there is a concentrated employment of numerous and varied weapons and airspace users. A high-density airspace control zone has defined dimensions, which usually coincide with geographical features or navigational aids. Access to a high-density airspace control zone is normally controlled by the maneuver commander. The maneuver commander can also direct a more restrictive weapons status within the high-density airspace control zone. Also called HIDACZ.

high-risk personnel	[USA] DoD:  Personnel who, by their grade, assignment, symbolic value, or relative isolation, are likely to be attractive or accessible terrorist targets. See also antiterrorism.

high-water mark	[USA] DoD:  Properly, a mark left on a beach by wave wash at the preceding high water. It does not necessarily correspond to the high-water line. Because it can be determined by simple observation, it is frequently used in place of the high-water line, which can be determined only by a survey. When so used, it is called the high-water line.

Highball	[UK] Bouncing bomb for anti-shipping operations. Highball was a spherical, rotating bomb, launched at low altitude against ships, bouncing towards the ships hull.

Highspeed	[USA] Fly-off between the F-106 Delta Dart and F-4 Phantom, leading to the selection of the F-4 by the USAF.

HIHO	High Insertion, High Opening.

Hiko	[Japan] Air-, as in Hiko Sentai, Hiko Rentai, Hiko Chutai, etc.  See Sentai, Rentai, Chutai...

hill shading(*)	[USA] DoD:  A method of representing relief on a map by depicting the shadows that would be cast by high ground if light were shining from a certain direction.

HILO	High Insertion, Low Opening

HIMAD	High Altitude Missile Air Defense

HIMAD	High and Medium Altitude Air Defense

HIMAD	High to Medium Range Air Defense

HIMARS	History Management and Retrieval System

HiMAT	[USA] Highly Manoeuvrable Aircraft Technology:  a research RPV for investigation into the aerodynamics of highly-maneuvrable fighters.

HIMES	History Management and Retrieval System

HIMEZ	[USA] DoD:  See high-altitude missile engagement zone.

HIMS	Housing Information Management System (USA)

HIOS	Headquarters Integrated Office System (USA)

HIP	Host-IMP Protocol

HIP	Host-IPLI Protocol

HIPAR	High Power Illumination Radar

HIPO	Hierarchy-Input-Process-Output

HIROCC	Hawaii Region Operations Control Center

HIS	Honeywell Information System

HIS	Hospital Information System

HITS	Hierarchical Integrated Test Simulator

Hiwi	[Germany] Hilfswillige. Soviet volunteer in the Whermacht.

HLDC	High Level Data Link Control (WIN)

HLH	Heavy-Lift Helicopter

HLI	Host Language Interface

HLLV	Heavy Lift Launch Vehicle (SDI)

HLSC	Helicopter Logistic Support Center

HLSUA	Honeywell Large Systems Users Association

HM	[USA] USN mine-sweeper helicopter squadron

HMCT	Highway Movements Control Team

HMD	Helmet-mounted Display

HMG	[UK] Her (His) Majestys Government

HMI	Human Machine Interface/Host Message Interface.

HMIS	Hazardous Material Information System

HML	Hard Mobile Launcher (USAF)

HMMWV	High-Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles

HMP	[Belgium] Heavy Machine-Gun Pod

HMS	[UK] Her (His) Majestys Ship

HMS	Helmet Mounted Sight

HN	Host Nation

HNA	Host Nation Approval

HNS	Host Nation Support

HNSMS	Host Nation Support Management System (JCS)

HO	History Office

HOB	Height of Burst

HOBOS	[USA] Homing Bomb System.  A large family of guided bombs, first introduced in combat in 1969.

HOE	Homing Overlay Experiment

HOI	Headquarters Operating Instructions

hoist(*)	[USA] DoD:  In helicopters, the mechanism by which external loads may be raised or lowered vertically.

HOJ	Home-On-Jam

HOL	High-Order Language

hold fire(*)	[USA] DoD:  In air defense, an emergency order to stop firing.  Missiles already in flight must be prevented from intercepting, if technically possible.

hold(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. A cargo stowage compartment aboard ship. 2. To maintain or retain possession of by force, as a position or an area. 3. In an attack, to exert sufficient pressure to prevent movement or redisposition of enemy forces. 4. As applied to air traffic, to keep an aircraft within a specified space or location which is identified by visual or other means in accordance with Air Traffic Control instructions.

holdee	[USA] DoD:  See transient.

holding anchorage(*)	[USA] DoD:  An anchorage where ships may lie: a. if the assembly or working anchorage, or port, to which they have been assigned is full; b. when delayed by enemy threats or other factors from proceeding immediately on their next voyage; c. when dispersed from a port to avoid the effects of a nuclear attack. See also assembly anchorage; emergency anchorage; working anchorage.

holding attack(*)	[USA] DoD:  An attack designed to hold the enemy in position, to deceive him as to where the main attack is being made, to prevent him from reinforcing the elements opposing the main attack, and/or to cause him to commit his reserves prematurely at an indecisive location.

holding pattern mode	[USA] DoD:  Automatic control of an aircraft to fly the programmed holding pattern.

holding point	[USA] DoD:  A geographically or electronically defined location used in stationing aircraft in flight in a predetermined pattern in accordance with air traffic control clearance. See also orbit point.

holding position(*)	[USA] DoD:  A specified location on the airfield, close to the active runway and identified by visual means, at which the position of a taxiing aircraft is maintained in accordance with air traffic control instructions.

holiday	[USA] DoD:  An unintentional omission in imagery coverage of an area. See also gap (imagery).

hollow charge(*)	[USA] DoD:  A shaped charge producing a deep cylindrical hole of relatively small diameter in the direction of its axis of rotation.

HOLWG	High-Order Language Working Group

Holy Moses	[USA] 5in aircraft rocket.  Also known as HVAR.

home recovery mission

   profile	[USA] DoD:  A mission profile that involves the recovery of an aircraft at its permanent or temporarily assigned operating base.

homing adaptor(*)	[USA] DoD:  A device which, when used with an aircraft radio receiver, produces aural and/or visual signals which indicate the direction of a transmitting radio station with respect to the heading of the aircraft.

homing guidance(*)	[USA] DoD:  A system by which a missile steers itself towards a target by means of a self-contained mechanism which is activated by some distinguishing characteristics of the target. See also active homing guidance; guidance; passive homing guidance; semi-active homing guidance.

homing mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a mine fitted with propulsion equipment that homes on to a target. See also mine.

homing(*)	[USA] DoD:  The technique whereby a mobile station directs itself, or is directed, towards a source of primary or reflected energy, or to a specified point.

hook	[USA] DoD:  A procedure used by an air controller to electronically direct the data processing equipment of a semi-automatic command and control system to take a specified action on a specific radar blip or symbol.

Hop Up	[USA] Upgrade programme for the F-94C, to cure it numerous technical problems and install ejection seats.  1954.

Horev	[Israel] Actions against Egypt, 1948 -- 1949.

horizon	[USA] DoD:  In general, the apparent or visible junction of the Earth and sky, as seen from any specific position. Also called the apparent, visible, or local horizon. A horizontal plane passing through a point of vision or perspective center. The apparent or visible horizon approximates the true horizon only when the point of vision is very close to sea level.

horizontal action mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  In land mine warfare, a mine designed to produce a destructive effect in a plane approximately parallel to the ground.

horizontal error(*)	[USA] DoD:  The error in range, deflection, or in radius, which a weapon may be expected to exceed as often as not. Horizontal error of weapons making a nearly vertical approach to the target is described in terms of circular error probable. Horizontal error of weapons producing elliptical dispersion pattern is expressed in terms of probable error. See also circular error probable; delivery error; deviation; dispersion error.

horizontal loading(*)	[USA] DoD:  Loading of items of like character in horizontal layers throughout the holds of a ship. See also loading.

horizontal situation

   display(*)	[USA] DoD:  An electronically generated display on which navigation information and stored mission and procedural data can be presented. Radar information and television picture can also be displayed either as a map overlay or as a separate image. See also head-up display.

horizontal situation

   indicator(*)	[USA] DoD:  An instrument which may display bearing and distance to a navigation aid, magnetic heading, track/course and track/course deviation.

horizontal stowage	[USA] DoD:  The lateral distribution of unit equipment or categories of supplies so that they can be unloaded simultaneously from two or more holds.

horn(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a projection from the mine shell of some contact mines which, when broken or bent by contact, causes the mine to fire.

Hornet	[USA] DoD:  A twin-engine supersonic, fighter/attack aircraft. The C (single-seat) and D (dual-seat) models have an all-weather intercept, identify and destroy capability. The Hornet is equipped with an electronic self-protection jammer, and is both air-to-air and air-to-ground capable. It is designed to operate from both land bases and aircraft carriers. Designated as F/A-18.

Horsefly	[UK] Testing of the Plessey MAWS system for the Harrier GR.5 at the NWC, China Lake, California.

Horus	[France] See Orchidee.  This name was applied to its deployment as part of Daguet (See there too).

HOS	Hardware Operating System

HOS	Higher Order Software

HOSM	Host Operations Systems Monitor

hospital	[USA] DoD:  A medical treatment facility capable of providing inpatient care. It is appropriately staffed and equipped to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services, as well as the necessary supporting services required to perform its assigned mission and functions. A hospital may, in addition, discharge the functions of a clinic.

HOST	Headquarters On-Line System For Transportation (MAC)

host country	[USA] DoD:  A nation in which representatives or organizations of another state are present because of government invitation and/or international agreement.

host nation assistance	[USA] DoD:  See host nation support.

host nation support	[USA] DoD:  Civil and/or military assistance rendered by a nation to foreign forces within its territory during peacetime, crises or emergencies, or war based on agreements mutually concluded between nations.

host nation(*)	[USA] DoD:  A nation which receives the forces and/or supplies of allied nations and/or NATO organizations to be located on, to operate in, or to transit through its territory.

HOSTA	Home Station

hostage	[USA] DoD:  A person held as a pledge that certain terms or agreements will be kept. (The taking of hostages is forbidden under the Geneva Conventions, 1949.)

hostile	[USA] DoD:  A contact positively identified as enemy. See also bogey; friendly.

hostile acts	[USA] DoD:  Basic rules established by higher authority for defining and recognizing hostile acts by aircraft, submarines, surface units, and ground forces will be promulgated by the commanders of unified or specified commands, and by other appropriate commanders when so authorized.

hostile casualty	[USA] DoD:  A person who is the victim of a terrorist activity or who becomes a casualty "in action." "In action" characterizes the casualty as having been the direct result of hostile action, sustained in combat or relating thereto, or sustained going to or returning from a combat mission provided that the occurrence was directly related to hostile action. Included are persons killed or wounded mistakenly or accidentally by friendly fire directed at a hostile force or what is thought to be a hostile force. However, not to be considered as sustained in action and not to be interpreted as hostile casualties are injuries or death due to the elements, self-inflicted wounds, combat fatigue, and except in unusual cases, wounds or death inflicted by a friendly force while the individual is in an absent-without-leave, deserter, or dropped-from-rolls status or is voluntarily absent from a place of duty. See also casualty; casualty type; nonhostile casualty.

hostile environment	[USA] DoD:  See operational environment.

hostile track(*)	[USA] DoD:  The classification assigned to a track which, based upon established criteria, is determined to be an enemy threat.

HOT	Haut Subsonique, Optiquement Teleguide, Tire dun tube --- High subsonic, optically-guided, fired from a tube. A helicopter-carried anti-tank missile.

hot photo interpretation

   report	[USA] DoD:  A preliminary unformatted report of significant information from tactical reconnaissance imagery dispatched prior to compilation of the Initial Photo Interpretation Report. It should pertain to a single objective, event, or activity of significant interest to justify immediate reporting. Also called HOTPHOTOREP.

hot report	[USA] DoD:  Not to be used. See Joint Tactical Air Reconnaissance/Surveillance Mission Report.

Hot Rod	[USA] Evaluation of the North American F-100A Super Sabre, in 1955.

hot spot(*)	[USA] DoD:  Region in a contaminated area in which the level of radioactive contamination is considerably greater than in neighboring regions in the area.

HOTAS	Hands on Throttle And Stick

HOTOL	Horizontal Take-Off and Landing

HOTPHOTOREP	[USA] DoD:  See hot photo interpretation report.

Hound Dog	[USA] DoD:  A turbojet-propelled, air-to-surface missile designed to be carried externally on the B-52. It is equipped with a nuclear warhead and can be launched for either high or low altitude attacks against enemy targets, supplementing the internally carried firepower of the B-52. Designated as AGM-28B.

hovering ceiling(*)	[USA] DoD:  The highest altitude at which the helicopter is capable of hovering in standard atmosphere. It is usually stated in two figures: hovering in ground effect and hovering out of ground effect.

hovering(*)	[USA] DoD:  A self-sustaining maneuver whereby a fixed, or nearly fixed, position is maintained relative to a spot on the surface of the Earth or underwater.

HOW	Howitzer

howitzer	[USA] DoD:  1. A cannon which combines certain characteristics of guns and mortars. The howitzer delivers projectiles with medium velocities, either by low or high trajectories. 2. Normally a cannon with a tube length of 20 to 30 calibers; however, the tube length can exceed 30 calibers and still be considered a howitzer when the high angle fire zoning solution permits range overlap between charges. See also gun; mortar.

HP	Hewlett-Packard

HP	High Pressure

HP	Horsepower

HPA	High Power Amplifier

HPL	Hewlett-Packard Language

HPM	High Power Microwave

HPMSK	High Priority Mission Support Kit

HPO	Hourly Post Flight

HPS	Human Reliability Program Status

HQ	Headquarters

HQ AFCC	Headquarters Air Force Communications Command

HQ AFLC	Headquarters Air Force Logistics Command

HQ AFROTC	Headquarters Air Force Reserve Officers

HQ ATC	Headquarters Air Training Command

HQ DA	Headquarters, Department of the Army

HQ MAC	Headquarters Military Airlift Command

HQ PACAF	Headquarters Paccific Air Force

HQ SAC	Headquarters Strategic Air Command

HQ TAC	Headquarters Tactical Air Command

HQ USAF	Headquarters, United States Air Force

HQMC	Headquarters Marine Corps

HRCS	Hazard Response Computer System (Titan II)

HRU	High Risk  Units

HS	[USA] USN helicopter anti-submarine warfare squadron;  HS-9 Sea Griffens

HSB	High Speed Bus

HSC	Health Services Command (USA)

HSCT	High-Speed Commercial Transport

HSD	High Speed Data

HSE	Headquarters Support Element

HSFB	High Speed Fleet Broadcast

HSI	Horizontal Situation Indicator

HSI	Host Speed Interface

HSL	[USA] USN light helicopter anti-submarine warfare squadron

HSLA	High Speed Line Adapter

HSLCM	High Speed Line Control Module

HSM	High Speed Memory

HSMI	Health Services Management Inspectors (USAF)

HSP	High Speed Printer

HSRP	Headquarters Systems Replacement Program (7CG)

HSS	Helicopter Support Ship

HST	Hypersonic Transport

HSTISA	Host/Tenant Interservice Support Agreement (PACAF)

HSTP	Hardware and Software Turnover Plan

HSTSP	Hardware and Software Turnover Support Plan

HSTTY	High Speed Teletypewriter

HT	Heavy (Satellite Ground) Terminal

HTACC	Hardened Tactical Air Control Center (OSAN)

HTAF	Hellenic Tactical Air Force

HTLD	High-Technology Light Division (USA)

HTOVL	Horizontal Take-Off, Vertical Landing

HTS	[USA] HARM Targeting System

HTS	High Temperature Semiconductors

HTSA	Host-Tenant Support Agreement

HUD	Head-Up Display

HUD	Heads Up Display

HUDWAC	Head-Up Display Weapon Aiming Computer

HUDWASS	Head-Up Display Weapon Aiming Sub-System

Huey	[USA] DoD:  See Iroquois.

Huff Duff	[UK] See HFDF.

HUK	Hunter-Killer Force

HULTEC	HullToEmitter Correlation

human intelligence(*)	[USA] DoD:  A category of intelligence derived from information collected and provided by human sources. Also called HUMINT.

human resources

   intelligence	[USA] DoD:  The intelligence information derived from the intelligence collection discipline that uses human beings as both sources and collectors, and where the human being is the primary collection instrument. Also called HUMINT.

humanitarian and civic

   assistance	[USA] DoD:  Assistance to the local populace provided by predominantly US forces in conjunction with military operations and exercises. This assistance is specifically authorized by title 10, United States Code, section 401, and funded under separate authorities. Assistance provided under these provisions is limited to (1) medical, dental, and veterinary care provided in rural areas of a country; (2) construction of rudimentary surface transportation systems; (3) well drilling and construction of basic sanitation facilities; and (4) rudimentary construction and repair of public facilities. Assistance must fulfill unit training requirements that incidentally create humanitarian benefit to the local populace.  See also humanitarian assistance.

humanitarian assistance	[USA] DoD:  Programs conducted to relieve or reduce the results of natural or manmade disasters or other endemic conditions such as human pain, disease, hunger, or privation that might present a serious threat to life or that can result in great damage to or loss of property.  Humanitarian assistance provided by US forces is limited in scope and duration. The assistance provided is designed to supplement or complement the efforts of the host nation civil authorities or agencies that may have the primary responsibility for providing humanitarian assistance.

HUMINT	[USA] DoD:  See human resources intelligence.

HUMS	Health and Usage Monitoring System

hung weapons	[USA] DoD:  Those weapons or stores on an aircraft that the pilot has attempted to drop or fire but could not because of a malfunction of the weapon, rack or launcher, or aircraft release and control system.

hunter track(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, the track to be followed by the hunter (or sweeper) to ensure that the hunting (or sweeping) gear passes over the lap track.

HUPS	H6000 Utilization Project System

HUREVAC	Hurricane Evacuation

HURTS	Honeywell 6000 Reporting System

HUSFU	Hard Summary Fault Unit

Husky	[Allied] Invasion of Sicily, July 1942.

HUTE	Hard User Terminal Element

HVAR	[USA] High-Velocity Aircraft Rocket, the 5 inch Holy Moses and later Zuni rockets.

HVM	[USA] Hyper-Velocity Missile

HVTIP	High Volume Transaction Interface Package

HW, H/W	Hardware

HWCI	Hardware Configuration Item

HY	Heavy

hydrofoil patrol craft	[USA] DoD:  A patrol combatant, missile, fast surface patrol craft, capable of quick reaction and offensive operations against major enemy surface combatants. Designated as PHM.

hydrogen bomb	[USA] DoD:  See thermonuclear weapon.

hydrographic chart(*)	[USA] DoD:  A nautical chart showing depths of water, nature of bottom, contours of bottom and coastline, and tides and currents in a given sea or sea and land area.

hydrographic

   reconnaissance	[USA] DoD:  Reconnaissance of an area of water to determine depths, beach gradients, the nature of the bottom, and the location of coral reefs, rocks, shoals, and manmade obstacles.

hydrographic section

   (beach party)	[USA] DoD:  A section of a beach party whose duties are to clear the beach of damaged boats, conduct hydrographic reconnaissance, assist in removing underwater obstructions, act as stretcher bearers, and furnish relief boat crews.

hydrography(*)	[USA] DoD:  The science which deals with the measurements and description of the physical features of the oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, and their adjoining coastal areas, with particular reference to their use for navigational purposes.

HYPER ISC	Hyperchannel Inter-Systems Communication

hyperbaric chamber(*)	[USA] DoD:  A chamber used to induce an increase in ambient pressure as would occur in descending below sea level, in a water or air environment. It is the only type of chamber suitable for use in the treatment of decompression sickness in flying or diving. Also called compression chamber; diving chamber; recompression chamber.

hyperbolic navigation

   system(*)	[USA] DoD:  A radio navigation system which enables the position of an aircraft equipped with a suitable receiver to be fixed by two or more intersecting hyperbolic position lines. The system employs either a time difference measurement of pulse transmissions or a phase difference measurement of phase-locked continuous wave transmissions. See also Decca; loran.

hyperfocal distance(*)	[USA] DoD:  The distance from the lens to the nearest object in focus when the lens is focused at infinity.

hypergolic fuel(*)	[USA] DoD:  Fuel which will spontaneously ignite with an oxidizer, such as aniline with fuming nitric acid. It is used as the propulsion agent in certain missile systems.

hypersonic(*)	[USA] DoD:  Of or pertaining to speeds equal to, or in excess of, five times the speed of sound. See also speed of sound.

hyperstereoscopy(*)	[USA] DoD:  Stereoscopic viewing in which the relief effect is noticeably exaggerated, caused by the extension of the camera base.  Also called exaggerated stereoscopy.

hypobaric chamber(*)	[USA] DoD:  A chamber used to induce a decrease in ambient pressure as would occur in ascending to altitude. This type of chamber is primarily used for training and experimental purposes.  Also called altitude chamber; decompression chamber.

hypsometric tinting(*)	[USA] DoD:  A method of showing relief on maps and charts by coloring in different shades those parts which lie between selected levels. Sometimes referred to as elevation tint; altitude tint; layer tint.

HySTP	[USA] Hypervelocity System Technology Program

HZ	Hertz (Cycles Per Second)


I

I go	[USA] DoD:  A code meaning, "I am leaving my patrol/mission in __________ minutes." See also I stay.

I stay	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "Am remaining with you on patrol/mission ______ hours." See also I go.

I&EW	Intelligence and Electronic Warfare (USA)

I&S	DoD Interchangeable and Substitutability System (USA)

I&SI	Information and Software Integration

I&W	Indications and Warning

I&W	Intelligence and Warning

I&WS	Indications and Warning System

I-HAWK	Improved Hawk (USA)

I-IDNS	In-Garrison IDNS (USREDCOM)

I-RAMS	[USA] Integrated Retractable Aircraft Munition System, for the RAH-66 Comanche.

I-S/A AMPE	Inter-Service/Agency Automated Message Processing Exchange (program canceled)

I/C	Implementation/Conversion

I/FOA	Installation/Field Operating Activities (USA)

I/IP	Installation/Implementation Plan

I/O	Input/Output

I/P	Identification of Position

I/WAC	[USA] Interface/ Weapon Aiming Computer, fitted to USMC AV-8A Harriers in place of the more complicated British FE541 navigation system.

I2R	Imaging Infrared Guidance

I2S2	Intelligence Information Subsystem (USAREUR)

I3WG	Inter-Service Interoperability Implementation Working Group

IA	[USA] DoD:  See initial assessment.

IA	Imagery Analyst

IA	Information Architecture

IA	Intersite Architecture (Team)

IA	Iowa

IAA	Interim ASOC Automation

IAC	Integrated Analyses Center (USMC)

IAC	Intelligence Analysis Center (USMC)

IAC	International Advisory Committee

IAC/ADP	Interagency Committee on Automatic Data Processing

IADB	Inter-American Defense Board

IADS	Integrated Air Defense System

IADS	Interactive Authoring and Display System

IAEA	International Atomic Energy Agency

IAF	Interactive Applications Facility

IAG	Interactive Application Generation

IAIPS	Intelligence Analyst Integrated Processing System

IALCE	International Airlift Control Element

IAM	[UK] Institute of Aviation Medicine

IAMP	Imagery Acquisition and Management Plan (OSD)

IAMS	Individual Alert Measures

IAMUS	Installation Automated Manpower Utilization System (USA)

IAP	[USSR] Istrebitelnye Aviatsionnye PolkiFighter Aviation Regiment.

IAP	Interactive Application Processor

IAP	International Airport

IAP-IASA	International Airport - Integrated System Architecture

IAR	Intelligence Automation Requirements

IAR	Internal Assessment Review

IARMS	Integrated Aircrew Resource Management System (MAC)

IARN	Immediate Air Request Net

IARS	Improved Aerial Refueling System (KC-135)

IAS	Immediate Access Storage

IAS	Indicated Airspeed

IAS	Integrated AUTODIN System

IAS	Interactive Application System

IAS	Interface Applications Software

IASA	Integrated AUTODIN System Architecture

IASN	Intelligence Analysis Support Network

IASPG	Integrated AUTODIN System Planning Group

IASRP	Integrated AUTODIN System Requirements Panel

IAT	Intelligence Analysis Team

IATA	International Air Transport Association

IATACS	Improved Army Tactical Communications System (USA)

IAU	Interface Adapter Unit

IAVMS	Installation Automated Vehicle Management System (USA)

IAW	In Accordance With

IAW/AA	Integrated Attack Warning/Attack Assessment

IB	[USSR] Istrebitel Bombardirovschik --- fighter bomber, as in Su-27IB.

IBGTT	Interim Battle Group Tactical Trainer (USN)

IBM	International Business Machines

IBRS	Intra-Base Radio System

IC	Infrastructure Committee (NATO)

IC	Integrated Chip

IC	Integrated Circuit

IC	Integration Contractor

IC	Intelligence Community/Center/Collection

IC3CP	Intertheater C3 COMSEC Package

ICA	Independent Cost Analysis

ICAAS	Integrated Controls/Avionics for Air Superiority

ICADS	Integrated Cover And Deception System

ICAF	Industrial College of the Armed Forces

ICAM	Integrated Computer-Aided Manufacturing Program (USAF)

ICAO	International Civil Aviation Organization

ICAS	Integrated Configuration Accounting System

ICATS	Intermediate Capacity Automated Telecommunications System

ICB	International Competitive Bidding

ICBM	Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

ICC	Improved Command Center

ICC	Independent Communications Center

ICC	Information And Coordination Center (Patriot)

ICC	Information Coordination Control

ICC	Interstate Commerce Commission

ICCP	Institute of Certification of Computer Professionals

ICCU	Intercomputer Control Unit

ICD	Initiative Communications Deception

ICD	Interface Control Document

ICD	Interface Control Drawing

ICD	Interoperability Control Document

ICDR	Initial Critical Design Review

ICE	[Germany] Improved Combat Efficiency. An upgrade of the F-4 Phantom II.

ICE	Independent Cost Estimate

ICE	Initial Cost Estimate

ICE	Integrated Conceptual Environments

ICE	Internal Communications Element

ICF	Interconnect Facilities

ICI	Interactive Communications Interface

ICMP	Intelligence Collection Management Process

ICMP	Internet Control Message Protocol

ICNIA	[USA] Integrated Communication, Navigation and Identification Avionics.

ICNIA	Integrated Communication, Navigation, and Identification Avionics System (ATF) (RADC)

ICO	Installation and Checkout

ICP	Initial Contract Period

ICP	Inter-Computer Processor

ICP	Intertheater COMSEC Package

ICP	Inventory Communications Processor

ICP	Inventory Control Point

ICPCN	Intersite Command Post Communication Network (AFLC)

ICPNET	Inventory Control Point Network

ICR	Intelligence Collection Requirements

ICS	Inertial Control System

ICS	Integrated Communications System

ICS	Intelligence Community Staff

ICS	Interagency Communications System

ICS	Interim Contractor Support

ICS	Internal Countermeasure System

ICSS	Initial Conventional Support System (OJCS)

ICST	Institute for Computer Sciences and Technology (NBS)

ICT	Integrated Combat Turn

ICW	Interrupted Continuous Wave

ICWG	Interface Control Working Group

ID	Identification

ID	Increased Deployability Posture

ID	Infantry Division

IDA	Institute for Defense Analysis

IDAD	[USA] DoD:  See internal defense and development.

IDB	Integrated Data Base

IDB	Integrating Double Buffer

IDC	International Data Corporation

IDCSC	Integrated Defense Communications System Control

IDCSP	Initial Defense Communications Satellites Project

IDD	Integrated Data Dictionary

IDD	Interface Design Document

IDDP	Interface Device-Dependent Port

IDDS	Information Distribution and Display System

IDE	Interim Data Element

IDE	Internal Display Element

IDEAS	Intelligence Data Elements Authorization Standards

IDEF	ICAM Definition Methodologies

IDEF-1	ICAM Definition Method One

identification	[USA] DoD:  1. The process of determining the friendly or hostile character of an unknown detected contact. 2. In arms control, the process of determining which nation is responsible for the detected violations of any arms control measure. 3. In ground combat operations, discrimination between recognizable objects as being friendly or enemy, or the name that belongs to the object as a member of a class.

Identification Friend or Foe

   personal identifier	[USA] DoD:  The discrete Identification Friend or Foe code assigned to a particular aircraft, ship, or other vehicle for identification by electronic means.

identification maneuver	[USA] DoD:  A maneuver performed for identification purposes.

identification, friend or foe(*)	[USA] DoD:  A system using electromagnetic transmissions to which equipment carried by friendly forces automatically responds, for example, by emitting pulses, thereby distinguishing themselves from enemy forces. Also called IFF.

identification, friend or

   foe/selective identification

   feature procedures	[USA] DoD:  The directives that govern the use of identification, friend or foe selective identification feature equipment. See also identification, friend or foe.

identify	[USA] DoD:  A code meaning, "Identify the contact designated by any means at your disposal." See also identification, recognition.

identity	[USA] DoD:  See identification; recognition.

IDEPC	IEMATS Data Entry Personal Computer

IDEX II	Imagery Digital Exploitation System (AF/IN)

IDF	[Taiwan] Indigenous Defense Fighter, the Ching-Kuo.

IDF	Instantaneous Direction Finder

IDF	Intermediate Distribution Frames

IDF/AF	[Israel] Israeli Defense Force / Air Force

IDHS	Intelligence Data Handling System

IDHSC	Intelligence Data Handling System Communications

IDMS	Integrated Data Base Management System

IDMS	Interim Deployable Maintenance System

IDN	Integrated Data Network

IDP	Interface Development Plan

IDPS	Interim Deployable Process Station (PACAF)

IDR	Initial Design Review

IDS	Integrated Data System

IDS	Interdictor / Strike. Panavia Tornado version.

IDS	Intrusion Detection System

IDSCS	Initial Defense Satellite Communications System

IDSD	Individual Data Storage Device

IDSS	Integrated Decision Support System

IDSS	Integrated Design Support System

IDSS	Integrated Diagnostic Support System

IDT	[USA] DoD:  See inactive duty training.

IDTN	Interim Data Transmission Network

IDU	Interactive Display Unit

IE	Information Engineering

IEA	International Energy Agency

IEC	Interexchange Carrier

IEC	International Electro-Technical Commission

IED	Imitative Electronic Deception

IEEE	Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers

IEMATS	Improved Emergency Message Automatic Transmission System

IEMS	Integrated Emergency Management System (FEMA)

IEP	Independent Evaluation Plan

Ieshi la Wanachi la

   Tanzania	Air Force, Tanzanian Peoples Army

IEU	Interface Electronics Unit

IEW	Intelligence And Electronic Warfare (USA)

IEW UAV	IEW Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (USA)

IF	Industrial Fund

IF	Intermediate Frequency

IFA	Information Flow Analysis

IFAST	Integration Facility for Avionic Systems Testing

IFB	Invitation for Bid

IFCL	Inter-Facility Communication Link

IFDAPS	Integrated Flight Data processing System

IFE	Inflight Emergency

IFF	[USA] DoD:  See identification, friend or foe.

IFF/SIF	Identification, Friend or Foe/Selective Identification Feature

IFFN	Identification Friend or Foe Network (NATO)

IFFN JTF	Identification Friend or Foe, or Neutral Joint Test Force

IFIS	[UK] Integrated Flight Instruments System

IFM	Instantaneous Frequency Measurement

IFMIS	Integrated Force Management Information System (USAFE) (now Constant Control)

IFO	Information for Offerers

IFP	Interface Processor

IFP	Intermediate Frequency Patch

IFPP	Industrial Facilities Protection Program

IFPP	Instructions for Proposal Preparation

IFR	In-Flight Refuelling

IFR	Increased Frequency Reporting

IFR	Instrument Flight Rules

IFRB	International Frequency Regulation Board

IFS	[USA] USN:  Inshore Fire Support Ship

IFS	Integrated Facilities System

IFTE	Intermediate Forward Test Equipment

IFTU	[UK] Intensive Flying Trials Unit

IG	Inspector General

IGB	Inter-German Border

IGE	In Ground Effect.  Noted by operational ceiling of helicopters; this is the ceiling if the helicopter is flown near to the earths surface, i.e.  in mountainous terrain.

IGES	Initial Graphics Exchange Specification

IGES	Initial Graphics Exchange Standard

igloo space	[USA] DoD:  Area in an earth-covered structure of concrete and/or steel designed for the storage of ammunition and explosives. See also storage.

IGMIRS	Inspector General Management Information and Reporting

igniter(*)	[USA] DoD:  A device designed to produce a flame or flash which is used to initiate an explosive train.

ignition system	[USA] DoD:  See firing system.

IGP	Intelligent Gateway Processor (Component of LOGNET)

IGRV	Improved Guardrail V

IGS	Integrated Graphics System

IGS	IONDS Global Satellite

IGT	Integrated Government Testing

IHADSS	Integrated Helmet And Display Sighting System

IHE	[USA] Improved High Explosivemainly intended for nuclear bombs.

IHFR	Improved High Frequency Radios

IHPTET	[USA] Integrated High-Performance Turbine Engine Technology

II	Imagery Interpretation

II	Imagery Interpretation (USAF) (USMC)

II MAF	Second Marine Amphibious Force

II SEGMENT	Imagery Interpretation Segment (TAC)

II-20	Coot-A (Soviet)

II-38	May (Soviet)

II-76	AEW&C Mainstay (Soviet)

IIA	Interim ASOC Automation

IID	Integrated Information Display

IIDB	Integrated Intelligence Data Base

IIF	Imagery Interpretation Facility (HQ USMC)

III	[USA] DoD:  See incapacitating illness or injury.

IIMAPS	Incremental IMAPS

IINCOM	Intra-theater Intelligence Communications Network

IINCOM NET	IntraTheater Intelligence Communication Network

IIP	Implementation and Installation Plan

IIR	Imaging Infrared

IIR	Initial Integration Review

IIRA	Integrated Inertial Reference Assembly

IIRES	Imagery Reporting/Exploit System (PACAF)

IIS	Imagery Interpretation Segment

IIS	Information Improvement Support Program (MAC)

IIS	Internetted Information System

IISC	Intelligence Information Systems Committee (HQ USAF)

IISS	Integrated Information Support System

IISS	Intelligence Information Subsystem (USAREUR)

IIT	Internal Information Transfer

IITS	Intra-theater Imagery Transmission System (ESD)

IIWG	IEMATS Implementation Working Group

IJD	Interim JOPES Dictionary

IJMS	Interim JTIDs Message Specification

IL	Illinois

ILAN	Implementation of Local Area Networks

ILAS	Instrument Low-Approach System

ILC	International Logistics Center (AFLC)

ILD	Injection Laser Diode

ILD	Integrated Logistics Data

ILJS	ISO Loading Jack System

illumination by diffusion	[USA] DoD:  See indirect illumination.

illumination by reflection	[USA] DoD:  See indirect illumination.

ILM	Intermediate Level Maintenance

Ilmailuvoimat	[Finland] Air Force. Created in 1918.

Ilmavoimat	[Finland] Air Force.

ILO	Integrated Logistics Overhaul

ILR	Integrated Logistics Report

ILS	Instrument Landing System

ILS	Integrated Logistics Support

ILSF	Integrated Logistics Support Facility

ILSL	Initial Logistics Support Letter

ILSM	Integrated Logistics Support Manager

ILSMIS	Industrial Logistics MIS (USN)

ILSMR/T	Integrated Logistics Support Management Review/Team

ILSMT	Integrated Logistics Support Management Team

ILSP	Integrated Logistics Support Planning/Plan

ILST&E	Integrated Logistics Support Test & Evaluation

ILSWG	Integrated Logistics Support Working Group

IM	[USA] Intercept missile, i.e.  Surface-to-Air missile.

IM	Information Management

IM	Inventory Manager

IM	Item Manager (AFLC)

IMA	Individual Mobilization Augmentees

IMA	Information Management Architecture

IMA	Information Management Area

IMA	Information Mission Area (USA)

IMA	Intermediate Maintenance Activity

IMAC	Interim Message Automated Capability

IMAGE	Innovative Management Achieves Greater Effectiveness

image format	[USA] DoD:  Actual size of negative, scope, or other medium on which image is produced.

image motion

   compensation(*)	[USA] DoD:  Movement intentionally imparted to film at such a rate as to compensate for the forward motion of an air or space vehicle when photographing ground objects.

imagery collateral(*)	[USA] DoD:  The reference materials which support the imagery interpretation function.

imagery correlation(*)	[USA] DoD:  The mutual relationship between the different signatures on imagery from different types of sensors in terms of position and the physical characteristics signified.

imagery data recording(*)	[USA] DoD:  The transposing of information relating to the airborne vehicle and sensor, such as speed, height, tilt, position, and time, to the matrix block on the sensor record at the moment of image acquisition.

imagery exploitation(*)	[USA] DoD:  The cycle of processing and printing imagery to the positive or negative state, assembly into imagery packs, identification, interpretation, mensuration, information extraction, the preparation of reports, and the dissemination of information.

imagery intelligence	[USA] DoD:  Intelligence derived from the exploitation of collection by visual photography, infrared sensors, lasers, electro-optics, and radar sensors such as synthetic aperture radar wherein images of objects are reproduced optically or electronically on film, electronic display devices, or other media. Also called IMINT. See also intelligence; photographic intelligence.

imagery interpretation key(*)	[USA] DoD:  Any diagram, chart, table, list, or set of examples, etc., which is used to aid imagery interpreters in the rapid identification of objects visible on imagery.

imagery interpretation(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. The process of location, recognition, identification, and description of objects, activities, and terrain represented on imagery. (NATO) 2. The extraction of information from photographs or other recorded images.

imagery pack(*)	[USA] DoD:  An assembly of the records from different imagery sensors covering a common target area.

imagery sortie(*)	[USA] DoD:  One flight by one aircraft for the purpose of recording air imagery.

imagery(*)	[USA] DoD:  Collectively, the representations of objects reproduced electronically or by optical means on film, electronic display devices, or other media.

IMAPS	Integrated Military Airlift Planning System (MAC)

IMC	[USA] DoD:  See instrument meteorological conditions.

IMC	Image Motion Compensation

IMCC	Initial Mobile Command Center

IMCO	Inter-government Maritime Consultative Organization

IMD	Implementation Management Document

IMF	Intermediate Maintenance Facility

IMG	Intertheater Movement Generator

IMH	Interactive Message Handling

IMI	[USA] Improved Manned Interceptor

IMINT	[USA] DoD:  See imagery intelligence.

IMIP	Industrial Modernization Incentive Program (DoD)

IMIS	Integrated Maintenance Information System (USAF)

imitative electromagnetic

   deception	[USA] DoD:  See electromagnetic deception.

IMM	Immunization Area

IMM	Integrated Material Manager

immediate air support(*)	[USA] DoD:  Air support to meet specific requests which arise during the course of a battle and which by their nature cannot be planned in advance. See also air support.

immediate

   decontamination(*)	[USA] DoD:  Decontamination carried out by individuals upon coming contaminated, to save life and minimize casualties. This may include decontamination of some personal clothing and/or equipment. See also decontamination, operational decontamination, thorough decontamination.

immediate destination(*)	[USA] DoD:  The next destination of a ship or convoy, irrespective of whether or not onward routing instructions have been issued to it.

immediate message	[USA] DoD:  A category of precedence reserved for messages relating to situations that gravely affect the security of national/allied forces or populace and that require immediate delivery to the addressee(s). See also precedence.

immediate mission request	[USA] DoD:  A request for an air strike on a target which, by its nature, could not be identified sufficiently in advance to permit detailed mission coordination and planning. See also preplanned mission request.

immediate mission request

   (reconnaissance)	[USA] DoD:  A request for a mission on a target which, by its nature, could not be identified sufficiently in advance to permit detailed mission coordination and planning.

immediate nuclear support	[USA] DoD:  Nuclear support to meet specific requests which arise during the course of a battle, and which, by their nature, cannot be planned in advance. See also preplanned nuclear support; nuclear support.

immediate operational

   readiness	[USA] DoD:  Those operations directly related to the assumption of an alert or quick-reaction posture. Typical operations include strip alert, airborne alert/indoctrination, no-notice launch of an alert force, and the maintenance of missiles in an alert configuration. See also nuclear weapon exercise; nuclear weapon maneuver.

immediately vital cargo(*)	[USA] DoD:  A cargo already loaded which the consignee country regards as immediately vital for the prosecution of the war or for national survival, notwithstanding the risk to the ship. If the cargo is carried in a ship of another nation, then that nation must agree to the delivery of the cargo. The use of this term is limited to the period of implementation of the shipping movement policy. See also cargo.

IMMP	Information Management Master Plan (USA)

IMMS	Integrated Maintenance Management System

IMMS-RD	Interim Maintenance Activity Management System (USN)

IMN	Indicated Mach Number

IMO	Installation Mobility Officer

IMO	International Maritime Organization

IMOAS	Information Management and Office Automation System (AFOTEC)

IMOM	Improved Many on Many (USAFE)

IMP	Implementation Management Plan

IMP	Information Management Plan (USA)

IMP	Information Management Program (USA)

IMP	Interface Message Processor (ARPANET/WIN)

IMP	Inventory Management Plan (POL)

IMP/MON	Implementation and Monitoring

impact action fuze(*)	[USA] DoD:  A fuze that is set in action by the striking of a projectile or bomb against an object, e.g., percussion fuze, contact fuze. Synonymous with direct action fuze. See also fuze.

impact area	[USA] DoD:  An area having designated boundaries within the limits of which all ordnance will detonate or impact.

impact point	[USA] DoD:  See point of impact.

impact pressure(*)	[USA] DoD:  The difference between pitot pressure and static pressure.

implementation	[USA] DoD:  Procedures governing the mobilization of the force and the deployment, employment, and sustainment of military operations in response to execution orders issued by the National Command Authorities.

implementation planning	[USA] DoD:  Operational planning associated with the conduct of a continuing operation, campaign, or war to attain defined objectives. At the national level, it includes the development of strategy and the assignment of strategic tasks to the combatant commanders. At the theater level, it includes the development of campaign plans to attain assigned objectives and the preparation of operation plans and operation orders to prosecute the campaign. At lower levels, implementation planning prepares for the execution of assigned tasks or logistic missions. See also joint operation planning.

implosion weapon	[USA] DoD:  A weapon in which a quantity of fissionable material, less than a critical mass at ordinary pressure, has its volume suddenly reduced by compression (a step accomplished by using chemical explosives) so that it becomes supercritical, producing a nuclear explosion.

imprest fund	[USA] DoD:  A cash fund of a fixed amount established through an advance of funds, without appropriation change, to an authorized imprest fund cashier to effect immediate cash payments of relatively small amounts for authorized purchases of supplies and nonpersonal services.

imprint(*)	[USA] DoD:  Brief note in the margin of a map giving all or some of the following: date of publication, printing, name of publisher, printer, place of publication, number of copies printed, and related information.

improved conventional

   munitions	[USA] DoD:  Munitions characterized by the delivery of two or more antipersonnel or antimateriel and/or antiarmor submunitions by an artillery warhead or projectile.

improvised early resupply(*)	[USA] DoD:  The onward movement of commodities which are available on land and which can be readily loaded into ships. See also element of resupply.

improvised explosive

   device(*)	[USA] DoD:  A device placed or fabricated in an improvised manner incorporating destructive, lethal, noxious, pyrotechnic, or incendiary chemicals and designed to destroy, incapacitate, harass, or distract. It may incorporate military stores, but is normally devised from nonmilitary components.

improvised mine	[USA] DoD:  A mine fabricated from available materials at or near its point of use.

improvised nuclear device	[USA] DoD:  A device incorporating radioactive materials designed to result in the dispersal of radioactive material or in the formation of nuclear-yield reaction. Such devices may be fabricated in a completely improvised manner or may be an improvised modification to a US or foreign nuclear weapon. Also called IND.

IMPS	Interaction Measurements Payload for Shuttle (RADC)

IMR	Input Message Report

IMRS	Improved Munitions Requirements System (USAFE)

IMS	Information Management System

IMS	Instructional Management System (USMC)

IMS	International Military Staff (NATO)

IMT	Intermachine Trunk

IMU	Inertial Measurement Unit

IMVDS	Item Management Vehicle Data System

IMWRP	Item Manager Wholesale Requisitions Process

IN	Indiana

IN	Intelligence Network

in extremis	[USA] DoD:  A situation of such exceptional urgency that immediate action must be taken to minimize imminent loss of life or catastrophic degradation of the political or military situation.

in support of(*)	[USA] DoD:  Assisting or protecting another formation, unit, or organization while remaining under original control.

in support(*)	[USA] DoD:  An expression used to denote the task of providing artillery supporting fire to a formation or unit. Liaison and observation are not normally provided. See also at priority call; direct support.

in the dark	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "Not visible on my scope."

in-place force	[USA] DoD:  1. A NATO assigned force which, in peacetime, is principally stationed in the designated combat zone of the NATO command to which it is committed. 2. Force within a combatant commander's area of responsibility and under the combatant commander's combatant command (command authority).

in-transit visibility	[USA] DoD:  The capability provided to a theater combatant commander to have visibility of units, personnel, and cargo while in transit through the Defense Transportation System.

inactive aircraft inventory	[USA] DoD:  Aircraft in storage or bailment and/or government-furnished equipment on loan or lease outside of the Defense establishment or otherwise not available to the Military Services.

inactive duty training	[USA] DoD:  Authorized training performed by a member of a Reserve component not on active duty or active duty for training and consisting of regularly scheduled unit training assemblies, additional training assemblies, periods of appropriate duty or equivalent training, and any special additional duties authorized for Reserve component personnel by the Secretary concerned, and performed by them in connection with the prescribed activities of the organization in which they are assigned with or without pay. Does not include work or study associated with correspondence courses. Also called IDT. See also active duty for training.

inactive status	[USA] DoD:  Status of reserve members on an inactive status list of a reserve component or assigned to the Inactive Army National Guard.  Those in an inactive status may not train for points or pay, and may not be considered for promotion.

INAS	Integrated Navigation / Attack System

INBATIM	Integrated Battlefield Interactive Model

inbound traffic	[USA] DoD:  Traffic originating in an area outside continental United States destined for or moving in the general direction of continental United States.

INC	Directorate of Collection (Intelligence)

INCA	Integrated Nuclear Communications Assessment

INCA	Intelligence Communications Architecture (DIA)

incapacitating agent	[USA] DoD:  An agent that produces temporary physiological or mental effects, or both, which will render individuals incapable of concerted effort in the performance of their assigned duties.

incapacitating illness or

   injury	[USA] DoD:  The casualty status of a person whose illness or injury requires hospitalization but medical authority does not classify as very seriously ill or injured or seriously ill or injured and the illness or injury makes the person physically or mentally unable to communicate with the next of kin. Also called III.  See also casualty status.

incentive type contract	[USA] DoD:  A contract that may be of either a fixed price or cost reimbursement nature, with a special provision for adjustment of the fixed price or fee. It provides for a tentative target price and a maximum price or maximum fee, with price or fee adjustment after completion of the contract for the purpose of establishing a final price or fee based on the contractor's actual costs plus a sliding scale of profit or fee that varies inversely with the cost but which in no event shall permit the final price or fee to exceed the maximum price or fee stated in the contract. See also cost contract; fixed price type contract.

incident classification	[USA] DoD:  See search and rescue incident classification.

incident control point	[USA] DoD:  A designated point close to a terrorist incident where crisis management forces will rendezvous and establish control capability before initiating a tactical reaction. See also antiterrorism.

incidents	[USA] DoD:  Brief clashes or other military disturbances generally of a transitory nature and not involving protracted hostilities.

inclination angle	[USA] DoD:  See pitch angle.

INCNR	Increment Number

INCONREP	Intra-CONUS Movement Reports

INCONUS	Intra-Continental United States

IND	[USA] DoD:  See improvised nuclear device.

indefinite call sign(*)	[USA] DoD:  A call sign which does not represent a specific facility, command, authority, activity, or unit, but which may represent any one or any group of these. See also call sign.

indefinite delivery type

   contract	[USA] DoD:  A type of contract used for procurements where the exact time of delivery is not known at time of contracting.

independent ejection

   system	[USA] DoD:  See ejection systems.

independent mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  A mine which is not controlled by the user after laying. See also mine.

independent review	[USA] DoD:  In computer modeling and simulation, a review performed by competent, objective reviewers who are independent of the model developer. Independent review includes either (a) a detailed verification and/or validation of the model or simulation; or (b) an examination of the verification and/or validation performed by the model or simulation developer. See also accreditation; configuration management; validation; verification.

independent(*)	[USA] DoD:  A merchaant ship under naval control sailed singly and unescorted by a warship. See also military independent.

indicated airspeed	[USA] DoD:  See airspeed.

indicated airspeed hold

   mode	[USA] DoD:  In a flight control system, a control mode in which desired indicated airspeed of an aircraft is maintained automatically.

indicating	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "Contact speed, by plot, is ____________."

indications (intelligence)	[USA] DoD:  Information in various degrees of evaluation, all of which bears on the intention of a potential enemy to adopt or reject a course of action.

indications and warning	[USA] DoD:  Those intelligence activities intended to detect and report time-sensitive intelligence information on foreign developments that could involve a threat to the United States or allied military, political, or economic interests or to US citizens abroad. It includes forewarning of enemy actions or intentions; the imminence of hostilities; insurgency; nuclear/non-nuclear attack on the United States, its overseas forces, or allied nations; hostile reactions to United States reconnaissance activities; terrorists' attacks; and other similar events.

indicator(*)	[USA] DoD:  In intelligence usage, an item of information which reflects the intention or capability of a potential enemy to adopt or reject a course of action.

INDICOM	Indications Intelligence Communications Network

indirect air support	[USA] DoD:  All forms of air support provided to land or naval forces which do not immediately assist those forces in the tactical battle.

indirect fire	[USA] DoD:  Fire delivered on a target that is not itself used as a point of aim for the weapons or the director.

indirect illumination(*)	[USA] DoD:  Battlefield illumination provided by employing searchlight or pyrotechnic illuminants using diffusion or reflection.  a. Illumination by diffusion: Illumination of an area beneath and to the flanks of a slightly elevated searchlight or of pyrotechnic illuminants, by the light scattered from atmospheric particles. b. Illumination by reflection: Illumination of an area by reflecting light from low cloud.  Either or both of these effects are present when a searchlight is used in defilade or with its beam spread to maximum width.

indirect laying(*)	[USA] DoD:  Aiming a gun either by sighting at a fixed object, called the aiming point, instead of the target or by using a means of pointing other than a sight, such as a gun director, when the target cannot be seen from the gun position.

individual equipment	[USA] DoD:  Referring to method of use, signifies personal clothing and equipment, for the personal use of the individual. See also equipment.

individual mobilization

   augmentee	[USA] DoD:  An individual reservist attending drills who receives training and is preassigned to an active component organization, a Selective Service System, or a Federal Emergency Management Agency billet that must be filled on, or shortly after, mobilization. Individual mobilization augmentees train on a part-time basis with these organizations to prepare for mobilization. Inactive duty training for individual mobilization augmentees is decided by component policy and can vary from 0 to 48 drills a year.

individual mobilization

   augmentee detachment	[USA] DoD:  An administrative unit organized to train and manage individual mobilization augmentees.

individual protective

   equipment(*)	[USA] DoD:  In nuclear, biological and chemical warfare, the personal clothing and equipment required to protect an individual from biological and chemical hazards and some nuclear effects.

individual ready reservist	[USA] DoD:  A member of the Ready Reserve not assigned to the Selected Reserve and not on active duty.

individual reserves	[USA] DoD:  The supplies carried on a soldier, animal, or vehicle for individual use in an emergency. See also reserve supplies.

individual sponsored

   dependent	[USA] DoD:  A dependent not entitled to travel to the overseas command at Government expense or who enters the command without endorsement of the appropriate overseas commander.

induced environment	[USA] DoD:  Any manmade or equipment-made environment which directly or indirectly affects the performance of man or materiel.

induced precession(*)	[USA] DoD:  A precession resulting from a torque deliberately applied to a gyro.

induced radiation(*)	[USA] DoD:  Radiation produced as a result of exposure to radioactive materials, particularly the capture of neutrons. See also contamination; initial radiation; residual radiation; residual radioactivity.

induction circuit(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a circuit actuated by the rate of change in a magnetic field due to the movement of the ship or the changing current in the sweep.

industrial mobilization	[USA] DoD:  The transformation of industry from its peacetime activity to the industrial program necessary to support the national military objectives. It includes the mobilization of materials, labor, capital, production facilities, and contributory items and services essential to the industrial program. See also mobilization.

industrial preparedness	[USA] DoD:  The state of preparedness of industry to produce essential materiel to support the national military objectives.

industrial preparedness

   program	[USA] DoD:  Plans, actions, or measures for the transformation of the industrial base, both government-owned and civilian-owned, from its peacetime activity to the emergency program necessary to support the national military objectives. It includes industrial preparedness measures such as modernization, expansion, and preservation of the production facilities and contributory items and services for planning with industry.

industrial property	[USA] DoD:  As distinguished from military property, means any contractor acquired or government-furnished property, including materials, special tooling, and industrial facilities, furnished or acquired in the performance of a contract or subcontract.

industrial readiness	[USA] DoD:  See industrial preparedness.

inert filling(*)	[USA] DoD:  A prepared non-explosive filling of the same weight as the explosive filling.

inert mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  A mine or replica of a mine incapable of producing an explosion.

inertial guidance	[USA] DoD:  A guidance system designed to project a missile over a predetermined path, wherein the path of the missile is adjusted after launching by devices wholly within the missile and independent of outside information. The system measures and converts accelerations experienced to distance traveled in a certain direction.  See also guidance.

inertial navigation system(*)	[USA] DoD:  A self-contained navigation system using inertial detectors, which automatically provides vehicle position, heading, and velocity.

INEWS	[USA] Integrated Electronic Warfare System

INF	Intermediate Range Nuclear Force

infiltration	[USA] DoD:  1. The movement through or into an area or territory occupied by either friendly or enemy troops or organizations. The movement is made, either by small groups or by individuals, at extended or irregular intervals. When used in connection with the enemy, it infers that contact is avoided. 2. In intelligence usage, placing an agent or other person in a target area in hostile territory. Usually involves crossing a frontier or other guarded line. Methods of infiltration are: black (clandestine); grey (through legal crossing point but under false documentation); white (legal).

inflammable cargo	[USA] DoD:  Cargo such as drummed gasoline and oils. See also cargo.

inflight phase	[USA] DoD:  The flight of a missile or space vehicle from launch to detonation or impact.

inflight report	[USA] DoD:  The transmission from the airborne system of information obtained both at the target and en route.

influence field(*)	[USA] DoD:  The distribution in space of the influence of a ship or minesweeping equipment.

influence mine	[USA] DoD:  A mine actuated by the effect of a target on some physical condition in the vicinity of the mine or on radiations emanating from the mine; includes acoustic, magnetic, pressure, seismic, and underwater potential. See also mine.

influence release sinker(*)	[USA] DoD:  A sinker which holds a moored or rising mine at the sea-bed and releases it when actuated by a suitable ship influence.

influence sweep(*)	[USA] DoD:  A sweep designed to produce an influence similar to that produced by a ship and thus actuate mines.

INFOCEN	Information Central (ASD)

informant	[USA] DoD:  1. A person who, wittingly or unwittingly, provides information to an agent, a clandestine service, or the police. 2. In reporting a person who has provided specific information and is cited as a source.

information box(*)	[USA] DoD:  A space on an annotated overlay, mosaic, map, etc., which is used for identification, reference, and scale information.  See also reference box.

information processing	[USA] DoD:  See intelligence cycle.

information report	[USA] DoD:  Report used to forward raw information collected to fulfill intelligence requirements.

information requirements(*)	[USA] DoD:  Those items of information regarding the enemy and his environment which need to be collected and processed in order to meet the intelligence requirements of a commander. See also priority intelligence requirements.

information(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. Unprocessed data of every description which may be used in the production of intelligence. (DOD) 2. The meaning that a human assigns to data by means of the known conventions used in their representation. See also combat information; intelligence cycle.

informer	[USA] DoD:  Person who intentionally discloses to police or to a security service information about persons or activities considered suspect, usually for a financial reward.

INFOSEC	Information Security

infrared film	[USA] DoD:  Film carrying an emulsion especially sensitive to "near-infrared." Used to photograph through haze, because of the penetrating power of infrared light; and in camouflage detection to distinguish between living vegetation and dead vegetation or artificial green pigment.

infrared imagery	[USA] DoD:  That imagery produced as a result of sensing electromagnetic radiations emitted or reflected from a given target surface in the infrared position of the electromagnetic spectrum (approximately 0.72 to 1,000 microns).

infrared linescan system(*)	[USA] DoD:  A passive airborne infrared recording system which scans across the ground beneath the flight path, adding successive lines to the record as the vehicle advances along the flight path.

infrared photography	[USA] DoD:  Photography employing an optical system and direct image recording on film sensitive to near-infrared wavelength (infrared film). Note: Not to be confused with infrared imagery.

infrared radiation(*)	[USA] DoD:  Radiation emitted or reflected in the infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum.

infrastructure(*)	[USA] DoD:  A term generally applicable to all fixed and permanent installations, fabrications, or facilities for the support and control of military forces. See also bilateral infrastructure; common infrastructure; national infrastructure.

INGRES	Integrated Graphics and Retrieval System

INIS	Information System Internetted (MAC)

initial active duty for training	[USA] DoD:  Basic military training and technical skill training required for all accessions. For nonprior service male enlistees, between the ages of 18 1/2 and 26, initial active duty for training shall be not less than 12 weeks and start insofar as practical within 270 days after enlistment. Initial active duty for training for all other enlistees and inductees shall be prescribed by the Secretary concerned and start insofar as practical within 360 days of entry into the Service, except in time of war or national emergency declared by Congress or the President when basic training shall be not less than 12 weeks or its equivalent. Reservists may not be assigned to active duty on land outside the United States or its territories and possessions until basic training has been completed.

initial approach area(*)	[USA] DoD:  An area of defined width lying between the last preceding navigational fix or dead reckoning position and either the facility to be used for making an instrument approach or a point associated with such a facility that is used for demarcating the termination of initial approach.

initial approach(*)	[USA] DoD:  a. That part of an instrument approach procedure in which the aircraft has departed an initial approach fix or point and is maneuvering to enter the intermediate or final approach. It ends at the intermediate fix or point or, where no intermediate segment is established, at the final approach fix or point. b. That part of a visual approach of an aircraft immediately prior to arrival over the airfield of destination, or over the reporting point from which the final approach to the airfield is commenced.

initial assessment	[USA] DoD:  An assessment that provides a basic determination of the viability of the infiltration and exfiltration portion of a proposed special operations forces mission. Also called IA.

initial contact report	[USA] DoD:  See contact report.

initial draft plan(*)	[USA] DoD:  A plan which has been drafted and coordinated by the originating headquarters, and is ready for external coordination with other military headquarters. It cannot be directly implemented by the issuing commander, but it may form the basis for an operation order issued by the commander in the event of an emergency. See also draft plan; coordinated draft plan; final plan; operation plan.

initial early resupply(*)	[USA] DoD:  The onward movement of ships which are already loaded with cargoes which will serve the requirements after D-day. This includes such shipping evacuation from major ports/major water terminals and subsequently dispersed to secondary ports/alternate water terminals and anchorages. See also element of resupply.

initial entry into Military

   Service	[USA] DoD:  Entry for the first time into military status (active duty or reserve) by induction, enlistment, or appointment in any Service of the Armed Forces of the United States.  Appointment may be as a commissioned or warrant officer; as a cadet or midshipman at the Service academy of one of the armed forces; or as a midshipman, US Naval Reserve, for US Naval Reserve Officers' Training Corps training at a civilian institution.

initial issues	[USA] DoD:  The issue of materiel not previously furnished to an individual or organization, including new inductees and newly activated organizations, and the issue of newly authorized items of materiel.

initial operational capability	[USA] DoD:  The first attainment of the capability to employ effectively a weapon, item of equipment, or system of approved specific characteristics, and which is manned or operated by an adequately trained, equipped, and supported military unit or force.  Also called IOC.

initial path sweeping(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, initial sweeping to clear a path through a mined area dangerous to the following mine sweepers. See also precursor sweeping.

initial photo interpretation

   report	[USA] DoD:  A first-phase interpretation report, subsequent to the Joint Tactical Air Reconnaissance/Surveillance Mission Report, presenting the results of the initial readout of new imagery to answer the specific requirements for which the mission was requested.

initial point	[USA] DoD:  1. The first point at which a moving target is located on a plotting board. 2. A well-defined point, easily distinguishable visually and/or electronically, used as a starting point for the bomb run to the target.  3. airborne--A point close to the landing area where serials (troop carrier air formations) make final alterations in course to pass over individual drop or landing zones. 4. helicopter--An air control point in the vicinity of the landing zone from which individual flights of helicopters are directed to their prescribed landing sites.  5. Any designated place at which a column or element thereof is formed by the successive arrival of its various subdivisions, and comes under the control of the commander ordering the move. See also target approach point.

initial programmed

   interpretation report(*)	[USA] DoD:  A standardized imagery interpretation report providing information on programmed mission objectives or other vital intelligence information which can be readily identified near these objectives, and which has not been reported elsewhere. Also called IPIR.

initial provisioning	[USA] DoD:  The process of determining the range and quantity of items (i.e., spares and repair parts, special tools, test equipment, and support equipment) required to support and maintain an item for an initial period of service. Its phases include the identification of items of supply, the establishment of data for catalog, technical manual, and allowance list preparation, and the preparation of instructions to assure delivery of necessary support items with related end articles.

initial radiation(*)	[USA] DoD:  The radiation, essentially neutrons and gamma rays, resulting from a nuclear burst and emitted from the fireball within one minute after burst. See also induced radiation; residual radiation.

initial reserves	[USA] DoD:  In an amphibious operations, those supplies which normally are unloaded immediately following the assault waves; usually the supplies for the use of the beach organization, battalion landing teams, and other elements of regimental combat teams for the purpose of initiating and sustaining combat until higher supply installations are established. See also reserve supplies.

initial response force	[USA] DoD:  The first unit, usually military police, on the scene of a terrorist incident. See also antiterrorism.

initial unloading period(*)	[USA] DoD:  In amphibious operations, that part of the ship-to-shore movement in which unloading is primarily tactical in character and must be instantly responsive to landing force requirements. All elements intended to land during this period are serialized. See also general unloading period.

initial vector	[USA] DoD:  The initial command heading to be assumed by an interceptor after it has been committed to intercept an airborne object.

initial velocity	[USA] DoD:  See muzzle velocity.

initiating directive	[USA] DoD:  An order to the commander, amphibious task force, to conduct an amphibious operation. It is issued by the unified commander, subunified commander, Service component commander, or joint force commander delegated overall responsibility for the operation.

initiation of procurement

   action	[USA] DoD:  That point in time when the approved document requesting procurement and citing funds is forwarded to the procuring activity. See also procurement lead time.

INIU	Interim Network Interface Unit

injury	[USA] DoD:  A term comprising such conditions as fractures, wounds, sprains, strains, dislocations, concussions, and compressions. In addition, it includes conditions resulting from extremes of temperature or prolonged exposure. Acute poisonings, except those due to contaminated food, resulting from exposure to a toxic or poisonous substance are also classed as injuries. See also battle casualty; casualty; nonbattle casualty; wounded.

inland search and rescue

   region	[USA] DoD:  The inland areas of continental United States, except waters under the jurisdiction of the United States.  See also search and rescue region.

INMARSAT	International Maritime Satellite Organization

inner transport area	[USA] DoD:  In amphibious operations, an area as close to the landing beach as depth of water, navigational hazards, boat traffic, and enemy action permit, to which transports may move to expedite unloading. See also outer transport area; transport area.

INOA	Intelligence Operations Division

INOZ	Indications and Warning Center

INP	Intelligence Processor

INPO	Institute of Nuclear Power Operation

INQUEST	Interim Query System (MAC)

INS	Immigration and Naturalization Service

INS	Inertial Navigation System.

INS	Information Network Systems

INS	Insert Code

INSCOM	Intelligence and Security Command (USA)

Insect	[UK] Delivery of Spitfires to Malta, 21 July 1942.

INSERT	Insert Code

inshore patrol(*)	[USA] DoD:  A naval defense patrol operating generally within a naval defense coastal area and comprising all elements of harbor defenses, the coastal lookout system, patrol craft supporting bases, aircraft, and Coast Guard stations.

INSIT	Intelligence Situation Report

inspection	[USA] DoD:  In arms control, physical process of determining compliance with arms control measures.

installation	[USA] DoD:  A grouping of facilities, located in the same vicinity, which support particular functions. Installations may be elements of a base. See also base; base complex.

installation commander	[USA] DoD:  The individual responsible for all operations performed by an installation. See also antiterrorism; base commander; installation.

installation complex	[USA] DoD:  In the Air Force, a combination of land and facilities comprised of a main installation and its noncontiguous properties (auxiliary air fields, annexes and missile fields) which provide direct support to or are supported by that installation.  Installation complexes may comprise two or more properties, e.g., a major installation, a minor installation, or a support site, each with its associated annex(es) or support property(ies). See also major installation; minor installation; support site.

instructional mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  An inert mine used for instruction and normally sectionalized for this purpose. See also inert mine.

instrument approach

   procedure(*)	[USA] DoD:  A series of predetermined maneuvers for the orderly transfer of an aircraft under instrument flight conditions from the beginning of the initial approach to a landing or to a point from which a landing may be made visually or the missed approach procedure is initiated.

instrument flight(*)	[USA] DoD:  Flight in which the path and attitude of the aircraft are controlled solely by reference to instruments.

instrument landing

   system(*)	[USA] DoD:  A system of radio navigation intended to assist aircraft in landing which provides lateral and vertical guidance, which may include indications of distance from the optimum point of landing.

instrument meteorological

   conditions	[USA] DoD:  Meteorological conditions expressed in terms of visibility, distance from cloud, and ceiling; less than minimums specified for visual meteorological conditions.  Also called IMC. See also visual meteorological conditions.

insurgency(*)	[USA] DoD:  An organized movement aimed at the overthrow of a constituted government through use of subversion and armed conflict.

insurgent	[USA] DoD:  Member of a political party who rebels against established leadership. See also antiterrorism; counterinsurgency; insurgency.

INTACS	Integrated Tactical Communications System

INTACVAL	Intelligence Aid For Plan Evaluation

integrated fire control

   system	[USA] DoD:  A system which performs the functions of target acquisition, tracking, data computation, and engagement control, primarily using electronic means assisted by electromechanical devices.

integrated logistics support	[USA] DoD:  A composite of all the support considerations necessary to assure the effective and economical support of a system for its life cycle. It is an integral part of all other aspects of system acquisition and operation. Also called ILS.

integrated material

   management	[USA] DoD:  The exercise of total Department of Defense management responsibility for a Federal Supply Group/Class, commodity, or item by a single agency. It normally includes computation of requirements, funding, budgeting, storing, issuing, cataloging, standardizing, and procuring functions.

integrated priority list	[USA] DoD:  A list of a combatant commander's highest priority requirements, prioritized across Service and functional lines, defining shortfalls in key programs that, in the judgment of the combatant commander, adversely affect the capability of the combatant commander's forces to accomplish their assigned mission.  The integrated priority list provides the combatant commander's recommendations for programming funds in the Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System process. Also called IPL.

integrated staff(*)	[USA] DoD:  A staff in which one officer only is appointed to each post on the establishment of the headquarters, irrespective of nationality and Service. See also combined staff; joint staff; parallel staff; staff.

integrated tactical warning	[USA] DoD:  See tactical warning.

integrated warfare	[USA] DoD:  The conduct of military operations in any combat environment wherein opposing forces employ non-conventional weapons in combination with conventional weapons.

integrating circuit(*)	[USA] DoD:  A circuit whose actuation is dependent on the time integral of a function of the influence.

integration	[USA] DoD:  1. A stage in the intelligence cycle in which a pattern is formed through the selection and combination of evaluated information.  2. In photography, a process by which the average radar picture seen on several scans of the time base may be obtained on a print, or the process by which several photographic images are combined into a single image.

INTEL	Intelligence

intelligence	[USA] DoD:  1. The product resulting from the collection, processing, integration, analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of available information concerning foreign countries or areas. 2. Information and knowledge about an adversary obtained through observation, investigation, analysis, or understanding. See also acoustic intelligence; all-source intelligence; basic intelligence; civil defense intelligence; combat intelligence; communications intelligence; critical intelligence; current intelligence; departmental intelligence; domestic intelligence; electronics intelligence; electro-optical intelligence; escape and evasion intelligence; foreign intelligence; foreign instrumentation signals intelligence; general military intelligence; human resources intelligence; imagery intelligence; joint intelligence; laser intelligence; measurement and signature intelligence; medical intelligence; merchant intelligence; military intelligence; national intelligence; nuclear intelligence; open source intelligence; operational intelligence; photographic intelligence; political intelligence; radar intelligence; radiation intelligence; scientific and technical intelligence; security intelligence; strategic intelligence; tactical intelligence; target intelligence; technical intelligence; technical operational intelligence; telemetry intelligence; terrain intelligence; unintentional radiation intelligence.

intelligence annex	[USA] DoD:  A supporting document of an operation plan or order that provides detailed information on the enemy situation, assignment of intelligence tasks, and intelligence administrative procedures.

intelligence collection plan	[USA] DoD:  A plan for gathering information from all available sources to meet an intelligence requirement. Specifically, a logical plan for transforming the essential elements of information into orders or requests to sources within a required time limit. See also intelligence cycle.

intelligence contingency

   funds	[USA] DoD:  Appropriated funds to be used for intelligence activities when the use of other funds is not applicable or would either jeopardize or impede the mission of the intelligence unit.

intelligence cycle	[USA] DoD:  The steps by which information is converted into intelligence and made available to users. There are five steps in the cycle: a. planning and direction--Determination of intelligence requirements, preparation of a collection plan, issuance of orders and requests to information collection agencies, and a continuous check on the productivity of collection agencies. b. collection--Acquisition of information and the provision of this information to processing and/or production elements. c. processing--Conversion of collected information into a form suitable to the production of intelligence.  d. production--Conversion of information into intelligence through the integration, analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of all source data and the preparation of intelligence products in support of known or anticipated user requirementss. e. dissemination--Conveyance of intelligence to users in a suitable form.

intelligence data base	[USA] DoD:  The sum of holdings of intelligence data and finished intelligence products at a given organization.

intelligence data handling

   systems	[USA] DoD:  Information systems that process and manipulate raw information and intelligence data as required. They are characterized by the application of general purpose computers, peripheral equipment, and automated storage and retrieval equipment for documents and photographs. While automation is a distinguishing characteristic of intelligence data handling systems, individual system components may be either automated or manually operated.

intelligence doctrine	[USA] DoD:  Fundamental principles that guide the preparation and subsequent provision of intelligence to a commander and staff to aid in planning and conducting military operations. See also doctrine; joint doctrine; joint intelligence doctrine.

intelligence estimate(*)	[USA] DoD:  The appraisal, expressed in writing or orally, of available intelligence relating to a specific situation or condition with a view to determining the courses of action open to the enemy or potential enemy and the order of probability of their adoption.

intelligence journal	[USA] DoD:  A chronological log of intelligence activities covering a stated period, usually 24 hours. It is an index of reports and messages that have been received and transmitted, and of important events that have occurred, and actions taken. The journal is a permanent and official record.

intelligence operations	[USA] DoD:  The variety of intelligence tasks that are carried out by various intelligence organizations and activities.  Predominantly, it refers to either intelligence collection or intelligence production activities. When used in the context of intelligence collection activities, intelligence operations refer to collection, processing, exploitation, and reporting of information.  When used in the context of intelligence production activities, it refers to collation, integration, interpretation, and analysis, leading to the dissemination of a finished product.

intelligence preparation of

   the battlespace	[USA] DoD:  An analytical methodology employed to reduce uncertainties concerning the enemy, environment, and terrain for all types of operations. Intelligence preparation of the battlespace builds an extensive data base for each potential area in which a unit may be required to operate. The data base is then analyzed in detail to determine the impact of the enemy, environment, and terrain on operations and presents it in graphic form.  Intelligence preparation of the battlespace is a continuing process.  Also called IPB.

intelligence report	[USA] DoD:  A specific report of information, usually on a single item, made at any level of command in tactical operations and disseminated as rapidly as possible in keeping with the timeliness of the information. Also ca]led INTREP.

intelligence reporting	[USA] DoD:  The preparation and conveyance of information by any means. More commonly, the term is restricted to reports as they are prepared by the collector and as they are transmitted by the collector to the latter's headquarters and by this component of the intelligence structure to one or more intelligence-producing components. Thus, even in this limited sense, reporting embraces both collection and dissemination. The term is applied to normal and specialist intelligence reports. See also normal intelligence reports; specialist intelligence reports.

intelligence requirement	[USA] DoD:  Any subject, general or specific, upon which there is a need for the collection of information, or the production of intelligence. See also essential elements of information; priority intelligence requirements.

intelligence subject code	[USA] DoD:  A system of subject and area references to index the information contained in intelligence reports as required by a general intelligence document reference service.

intelligence summary	[USA] DoD:  A specific report providing a summary of items of intelligence at frequent intervals. See also intelligence.

intelligence system	[USA] DoD:  Any formal or informal system to manage data gathering, to obtain and process the data, to interpret the data, and to provide reasoned judgments to decisionmakers as a basis for action.  The term is not limited to intelligence organizations or services but includes any system, in all its parts, that accomplishes the listed tasks.

intelligence-related activities	[USA] DoD:  1. Those activities outside the consolidated defense intelligence program which: a. Respond to operational commanders' tasking for time-sensitive information on foreign entities; b. Respond to national intelligence community tasking of systems whose primary mission is support to operating forces; c. Train personnel for intelligence duties; d. Provide an intelligence reserve; or e. Are devoted to research and development of intelligence or related capabilities. 2. Specifically excluded are programs which are so closely integrated with a weapon system that their primary function is to provide immediate-use targeting data.

INTELSAT	International Telecommunications Satellite Consortium

intensity factor(*)	[USA] DoD:  A multiplying factor used in planning activities to evaluate the foreseeable intensity or the specific nature of an operation in a given area for a given period of time. It is applied to the standard day of supply in order to calculate the combat day of supply.

intensity mine circuit(*)	[USA] DoD:  A circuit whose actuation is dependent on the field strength reaching a level differing by some pre-set minimum from that experienced by the mine when no ships are in the vicinity.

intensive management	[USA] DoD:  The continuous process by which the supported and supporting commanders, the Services, transportation component commands, and appropriate Defense agencies ensure that movement data in the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System time-phased force and deployment data for the initial days of deployment and/or mobilization are current to support immediate execution.

intention	[USA] DoD:  An aim or design (as distinct from capability) to execute a specified course of action.

inter-chart relationship

   diagram(*)	[USA] DoD:  A diagram on a map or chart showing names and/or numbers of adjacent sheets in the same or related series.  Also called index to adjoining sheets. See also map index.

inter-look dormant period(*)	[USA] DoD:  In mine warfare, the time interval after each look in a multi-look mine, during which the firing mechanism will not register.

inter-Service education	[USA] DoD:  Military education which is provided by one Service to members of another Service. See also military education; military training.

inter-Service support	[USA] DoD:  Action by one Military Service or element thereof to provide logistic and/or administrative support to another Military Service or element thereof. Such action can be recurring or nonrecurring in character on an installation, area, or worldwide basis. See also interdepartmental/agency support; international logistic support; support.

inter-Service training	[USA] DoD:  Military training which is provided by one Service to members of another Service. See also military education; military training.

INTERACT	[USA] Integrated Research Aircraft Control Technology.

intercept point(*)	[USA] DoD:  The point to which an airborne vehicle is vectored or guided to complete an interception.

intercept receiver(*)	[USA] DoD:  A receiver designed to detect and provide visual and/or aural indication of electromagnetic emissions occurring within the particular portion of the electro-magnetic spectrum to which it is tuned.

intercepting search(*)	[USA] DoD:  A type of search designed to intercept an enemy whose previous position is known and the limits of whose subsequent course and speed can be assumed.

interceptor(*)	[USA] DoD:  A manned aircraft utilized for identification and/or engagement of airborne objects.

interchangeability(*)	[USA] DoD:  A condition which exists when two or more items possess such functional and physical characteristics as to be equivalent in performance and durability, and are capable of being exchanged one for the other without alteration of the items themselves, or of adjoining items, except for adjustment, and without selection for fit and performance. See also compatibility.

intercoastal traffic	[USA] DoD:  Sea traffic between Atlantic, Gulf, and Great Lakes continental United States ports and Pacific continental United States ports.

intercom	[USA] DoD:  A telephone apparatus by means of which personnel can talk to each other within an aircraft, tank, ship, or activity.

interconnection	[USA] DoD:  The linking together of interoperable systems.

intercontinental ballistic

   missile	[USA] DoD:  A ballistic missile with a range capability from about 3,000 to 8,000 nautical miles.

intercount dormant

   period(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, the period after the actuation of a ship counter before it is ready to receive another actuation.

interdepartmental

   intelligence	[USA] DoD:  Integrated departmental intelligence that is required by departments and agencies of the United States Government for the execution of their missions but which transcends the exclusive competence of a single department or agency to produce.

interdepartmental/agency

   support	[USA] DoD:  Provision of logistic and/or administrative support in services or materiel by one or more Military Services to one or more departments or agencies of the United States Government (other than military) with or without reimbursement. See also international logistic support; inter-Service support; support.

interdiction	[USA] DoD:  An action to divert, disrupt, delay, or destroy the enemy's surface military potential before it can be used effectively against friendly forces. See also air interdiction.

interface	[USA] DoD:  A boundary or point common to two or more similar or dissimilar command and control systems, sub-systems, or other entities against which or at which necessary information flow takes place.

interim financing	[USA] DoD:  Advance payments, partial payments, loans, discounts, advances, and commitments in connection therewith; and guarantees of loans, discounts, advances, and commitments in connection therewith; and any other type of financing necessary for both performance and termination of contracts.

interim JTIDS message

   specification	[USA] DoD:  See tactical digital information link.

interim overhaul	[USA] DoD:  An availability for the accomplishment of necessary repairs and urgent alterations at a naval shipyard or other shore-based repair activity, normally scheduled halfway through the established regular overhaul cycle.

intermediate approach(*)	[USA] DoD:  That part of an instrument approach procedure in which aircraft configuration, speed and positioning adjustments are made. It blends the initial approach segment into the final approach segment. It begins at the intermediate fix or point and ends at the final approach fix or point.

Intermediate Force Planning

   Level	[USA] DoD:  The force level established during Planning Force development to depict the buildup from the Current Force to the Planning Force. The Intermediate Force Planning Level is insufficient to carry out strategy with a reasonable assurance of success and consequently cannot be referred to as the Planning Force.  See also Current Force; force; Programmed Forces.

intermediate maintenance

   (field)	[USA] DoD:  That maintenance which is the responsibility of and performed by designated maintenance activities for direct support of using organizations. Its phases normally consist of: a. calibration, repair, or replacement of damaged or unserviceable parts, components, or assemblies; b. the emergency manufacture of nonavailable parts; and c. providing technical assistance to using organizations.

intermediate marker (land

   mine warfare)(*)	[USA] DoD:  A marker, natural, artificial or specially installed, which is used as a point of reference between the landmark and the minefield. See also marker (land mine warfare).

intermediate objective(*)	[USA] DoD:  In land warfare, an area or feature between the line of departure and an objective which must be seized and/or held.

intermediate-range ballistic

   missile	[USA] DoD:  A ballistic missile with a range capability from about 1,500 to 3,000 nautical miles.

intermediate-range bomber

   aircraft	[USA] DoD:  A bomber designed for a tactical operating radius of between 1,000 to 2,500 nautical miles at design gross weight and design bomb load.

intermittent arming device(*)	[USA] DoD:  A device included in a mine so that it will be armed only at set times.

intermittent illumination(*)	[USA] DoD:  A type of fire in which illuminating projectiles are fired at irregular intervals.

internal audience	[USA] DoD:  US military members and civilian employees and their immediate families. One of the audiences comprising the concept of "Publics." See also external audience; public.

internal defense and

   development	[USA] DoD:  The full range of measures taken by a nation to promote its growth and to protect itself from subversion, lawlessness, and insurgency. It focuses on building viable institutions (political, economic, social, and military) that respond to the needs of society. Also called IDAD. See also foreign internal defense.

internal radiation(*)	[USA] DoD:  Nuclear radiation (alpha and beta particles and gamma radiation) resulting from radioactive substances in the body.

internal security	[USA] DoD:  The state of law and order prevailing within a nation.

international arms control

   organization	[USA] DoD:  An appropriately constituted organization established to supervise and verify the implementation of arms control measures.

International Atomic Time	[USA] DoD:  The time reference scale established by the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures on the basis of atomic clock readings from various laboratories around the world. Also called TAI.

international call sign(*)	[USA] DoD:  A call sign assigned in accordance with the provisions of the International Telecommunications Union to identify a radio station. The nationality of the radio station is identified by the first or the first two characters. (When used in visual signaling, international call signs are referred to as "signal letters.") See also call sign.

international cooperative

   logistics(*)	[USA] DoD:  Cooperation and mutual support in the field of logistics through the coordination of policies, plans, procedures, development activities, and the common supply and exchange of goods and services arranged on the basis of bilateral and multilateral agreements with appropriate cost reimbursement provisions.

international date line(*)	[USA] DoD:  The line coinciding approximately with the anti-meridian of Greenwich, modified to avoid certain habitable land.  In crossing this line there is a date change of one day. Also called date line.

international identification

   code(*)	[USA] DoD:  In railway terminology, a code which identifies a military train from point of origin to final destination. The code consists of a series of figures, letters, or symbols indicating the priority, country of origin, day of departure, national identification code number, and country of destination of the train.

international loading gauge

   (GIC)(*)	[USA] DoD:  The loading gauge upon which international railway agreements are based. A load whose dimensions fall within the limits of this gauge may move without restriction on most of the railways of Continental Western Europe. GIC is an abbreviation for "gabarit international de chargement," formerly called PPI.

international logistic support	[USA] DoD:  The provision of military logistic support by one participating nation to one or more participating nations, either with or without reimbursement. See also interdepartmental/agency support; inter-Service support; support.

international logistics	[USA] DoD:  The negotiating, planning, and implementation of supporting logistics arrangements between nations, their forces, and agencies. It includes furnishing logistic support (major end items, materiel, and/or services) to, or receiving logistic support from, one or more friendly foreign governments, international organizations, or military forces, with or without reimbursement. It also includes planning and actions related to the intermeshing of a significant element, activity, or component of the military logistics systems or procedures of the United States with those of one or more foreign governments, international organizations, or military forces on a temporary or permanent basis. It includes planning and actions related to the utilization of United States logistics policies, systems, and/or procedures to meet requirements of one or more foreign governments, international organizations, or forces.

international military

   education and training	[USA] DoD:  Formal or informal instruction provided to foreign military students, units, and forces on a nonreimbursable (grant) basis by offices or employees of the United States, contract technicians, and contractors. Instruction may include correspondence courses; technical, educational or informational publications; and media of all kinds. See also United States Military Service Funded Foreign Training.

International Peace Force	[USA] DoD:  An appropriately constituted organization established for the purpose of preserving world peace.

interned	[USA] DoD:  See missing.

interocular distance	[USA] DoD:  The distance between the centers of rotation of the eyeballs of an individual or between the oculars of optical instruments.

interoperability(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. The ability of systems, units or forces to provide services to and accept services from other systems, units, or forces and to use the services so exchanged to enable them to operate effectively together. (DOD) 2. The condition achieved among communications-electronics systems or items of communications-electronics equipment when information or services can be exchanged directly and satisfactorily between them and/or their users. The degree of interoperability should be defined when referring to specific cases.

interoperation	[USA] DoD:  The use of interoperable systems, units, or forces.

interphone	[USA] DoD:  See intercom.

interpretability(*)	[USA] DoD:  Suitability of imagery for interpretation with respect to answering adequately requirements on a given type of target in terms of quality and scale. a. poor--Imagery is unsuitable for interpretation to answer adequately requirements on a given type of target. b. fair--Imagery is suitable for interpretation to answer requirements on a given type of target but with only average detail. c. good--Imagery is suitable for interpretation to answer requirements on a given type of target in considerable detail. d. excellent--Imagery is suitable for interpretation to answer requirements on a given type of target in complete detail.

interpretation	[USA] DoD:  A stage in the intelligence cycle in which the significance of information is judged in relation to the current body of knowledge.

interrogation (intelligence)	[USA] DoD:  Systematic effort to procure information by direct questioning of a person under the control of the questioner.

Interswitch Trunk	Communications Link(S) Between DSC And AUTODIN Automatic Switching Centers

intertheater	[USA] DoD:  Between theaters or between the continental United States and theaters. See also intertheater traffic.

intertheater traffic	[USA] DoD:  Traffic between theaters exclusive of that between the continental United States and theaters.

interval(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. The space between adjacent groups of ships or boats measured in any direction between the corresponding ships or boats in each group. 2. The space between adjacent individuals, ground vehicles, or units in a formation that are placed side by side, measured abreast. 3. The space between adjacent aircraft measured from front to rear in units of time or distance. 4. The time lapse between photographic exposures. 5. At battery right or left, an interval ordered in seconds is the time between one gun firing and the next gun firing. Five seconds is the standard interval. 6. At rounds of fire for effect the interval is the time in seconds between successive rounds from each gun.

interview (intelligence)	[USA] DoD:  To gather information from a person who is aware that information is being given although there is ignorance of the true connection and purposes of the interviewer. Generally overt unless the collector is other than purported to be.

intra-command exercise(*)	[USA] DoD:  An exercise which involves an identified part of one Major NATO Command or subordinate command.

intracoastal sealift	[USA] DoD:  Shipping used primarily for the carriage of personnel and/or cargo along a coast or into river ports to support operations within a given area.

intransit aeromedical

   evacuation facility	[USA] DoD:  A medical facility, on or in the vicinity of an air base, that provides limited medical care for intransit patients awaiting air transportation. This type of medical facility is provided to obtain effective utilization of transport airlift within operating schedules. It includes "remain overnight" facilities, intransit facilities at aerial ports of embarkation and debarkation, and casualty staging facilities in an overseas combat area. See also aeromedical evacuation unit.

intransit inventory	[USA] DoD:  That materiel in the military distribution system that is in the process of movement from point of receipt from procurement and production (either contractor's plant or first destination, depending upon point of delivery) and between points of storage and distribution.

intransit stock	[USA] DoD:  See intransit inventory.

intratheater	[USA] DoD:  Within a theater. See also intratheater traffic.

intratheater traffic	[USA] DoD:  Traffic within a theater.

INTREP	Intelligence Reports

Intruder	[USA] DoD:  A twin-engine, turbojet, two-place, long-range, all-weather, aircraft carrier-based, low-altitude attack aircraft, possessing an integrated attack-navigation and central digital computer system to locate, track, and destroy small moving targets, and large fixed targets. The armament system consists of an assortment of nuclear and/or non-nuclear weapons, Sidewinder, Harpoon, napalm, and all standard Navy rockets. This aircraft can be air refueled. Designated as A-6.

intruder operation(*)	[USA] DoD:  An offensive operation by day or night over enemy territory with the primary object of destroying enemy aircraft in the vicinity of their bases.

intruder(*)	[USA] DoD:  An individual, unit, or weapon system, in or near an operational or exercise area, which presents the threat of intelligence gathering or disruptive activity.

intrusion	[USA] DoD:  See electromagnetic intrusion.

INTSUMs	Intelligence Summaries

invasion currency	[USA] DoD:  See military currency.

inventory control point	[USA] DoD:  An organizational unit or activity within a DOD supply system that is assigned the primary responsibility for the materiel management of a group of items either for a particular Service or for the Defense Department as a whole. Materiel inventory management includes cataloging direction, requirements computation, procurement direction, distribution management, disposal direction, and, generally, rebuild direction.

inventory control(*)	[USA] DoD:  That phase of military logistics which includes managing, cataloging, requirements determinations, procurement, distribution, overhaul, and disposal of materiel. Synonymous with materiel control, materiel management, inventory management, and supply management.

inventory management	[USA] DoD:  See inventory control.

inventory managers	[USA] DoD:  See inventory control point.

inverter(*)	[USA] DoD:  In electrical engineering, a device for converting direct current into alternating current. See also rectifier.

investigation	[USA] DoD:  A duly authorized, systematized, detailed examination or inquiry to uncover facts and determine the truth of a matter. This may include collecting, processing, reporting, storing, recording, analyzing, evaluating, producing, and disseminating the authorized information.

investment costs	[USA] DoD:  Those program costs required beyond the development phase to introduce into operational use a new capability; to procure initial, additional, or replacement equipment for operational forces; or to provide for major modifications of an existing capability. They exclude research, development, test and evaluation, military personnel, and Operation and Maintenance appropriation costs.

IO	Issue Order

IOAU	Input/Output Access Unit

IOC	Initial Operational Capability

IOC	Initial, or Interim Operational Capability

IOC	Intelligence Operations Center

IOC	Interim Operational Capability

IOCS	Input/Output Computer Services

IOD	Initial Operational Date

IODC	Input/Output Data Controller

IODP	Input/Output Digital Processor

IOIC	Integrated Operational Intelligence Center

IOM	Input/Output Multiplexers

IONDS	Integrated Operational Nuclear Detection System (USAF)

IONDS	Integrated Operational NUDET Detection System

ionization(*)	[USA] DoD:  The process of producing ions by the removal of electrons from, or the addition of electrons to, atoms or molecules.

ionosphere	[USA] DoD:  That part of the atmosphere, extending from about 70 to 500 kilometers, in which ions and free electrons exist in sufficient quantities to reflect electromagnetic waves.

IOP	Initial Operational Period

IOP	Input/Output Processor

IOP	Interface Operational Procedures (TACS/TADS)

IOR	Immediate Operational Requirement

IOT	Initial Operational Test

IOT&E	Initial Operational Test and Evaluation

IOT&E	Installation Operational Test and Evaluation

IOX	Input/Output Transfer Unit

IP	Implementation Procedures

IP	Initial Point

IP	Instructor Pilot

IP	Interactive Processing

IP	Interface Processor

IP	Intermediate Pressure

IP	Internet Protocol

IPAC	Intelligence Center PACOM

IPAC	Intelligence Pacific

IPADS	Interactive Processing and Display System

IPB	[USA] DoD:  See intelligence preparation of the battlespace.

IPB	Installation Parts Breakdown

IPC	Information Processing Center

IPC	Initial Planning Conference

IPDR	Initial Program Design Review

IPDS	Imagery Processing & Dissemination System

IPE	Information Processing Equipment

IPF	Initial Production Funds

IPF	Interactive Processing Facility

IPIR	[USA] DoD:  See initial programmed interpretation report.

IPIR	Initial Photographic Interpretation Report

IPL	[USA] DoD:  See integrated priority list.

IPLI	Internet Private Line Interface

IPM	Implementation Program Manager

IPM	Incremental Phase Modulator

IPMO	Implementation Program Management Office

IPMS	Information Processing Management System

IPO	International Post Organization

IPO	Iterative Planning Optimization (RADC)

IPP	Impact Point Prediction

IPP	Industrial Preparedness Planning

IPPL	Industrial Preparedness Planning List

IPR	In-Process Review

IPR	Intelligence Production Requirements

IPS	Inches Per Second

IPS	Information Processing Subsystem (GMCC)

IPS	Information Processing System (MAC)

IPS	Instructions Per Second

IPS	Integrated Procurement System

IPS	Integrated Program Study/Summary

IPS	Intelligence Production Support

IPS	Intelligence Production System (PACAF)

IPSC	Information Processing Standards for Computers

IPSP	Intelligence Priorities for Strategic Planning

IPSS	Initial Preplanned Supply Support

IQ	Interactive Query

IQC	Indefinite Quantity Contract

IQCS	Inservice Quality Control System

IR	In-flight Refueling

IR	Incident Report

IR	Infra-Red

IR	Infrared

IR&D	Independent Research and Development

IRA	Intelligence Related Activities

IRA	Interface Requirement Agreement

IRAC	Information Resources Administration Council

IRADS	[USA] Infra-Red Acquisition and Detection System

IRAN	[USA] Inspect and Repair As Necessarya repair facility.

IRAN	Inspect and Repair as Necessary

IRBM	Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile

IRCCM	Infrared Counter-counter Measures

IRCM	Infrared Counter Measures

IRCM	Infrared Countermeasures

IRCMIS	Initial Requirements Computation and Management Information System (RDB) (AFLC)

IRD	Information Resource Dictionary

IRD	Integrated Record Data System

IRD	Interface Requirements Document

IRD	Interoperability Requirements Documents

IRDS	Information Resource Dictionary System

IRE	Institute of Radio Engineers

IREPS	Integrated Refractive Effect Prediction System (USN)

IRES	Imagery Reporting and Exploitation Station (TAC)

IRH	Infrared Homing

IRIAF	[Iran] Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force.

IRIS	Inferential Retrieval Indexing System

IRLS	Infra-Red Line Scan

IRM	Information Resource Management

IRM	Information Resource Manager

IRM	Information Resource Monitor Subsystem (JDS)

IRMS	Information Resource Management System

IRO	Immediate Response Option

IROAN	Inspect and Repair Only as Needed

IROC	Intrusion Resistant Optical Communications

IROL	Imagery Requirements Objective Listing

Iron Hand	[USA] Early Wild Weasel missions over Vietnam, 1965.

Iron Lung	[USA] Boeing KC-135R and RC-135M, ELINT aircraft.

Iroquois	[USA] DoD:  A light single-rotor helicopter used for cargo/personnel transport and attack helicopter support. Some versions are armed with machine guns and light air-to-ground rockets. Designated as UH-1.  Also called Huey.

IRPPS	Information Resource Planning and Projection System Survey

IRR	Individual Ready Reserve

IRR	Initial Requirements review

irregular forces	[USA] DoD:  Armed individuals or groups who are not members of the regular armed forces, police, or other internal security forces.

irregular outer edge(*)	[USA] DoD:  In land mine warfare, short mine rows or strips laid in an irregular manner in front of a minefield facing the enemy to deceive the enemy as to the type or extent of the minefield.  Generally, the irregular outer edge will only be used in minefields with buried mines.

IRRMP	Information Reports Requirement Management Program

IRS	Inertial Reference System

IRS	Installation Readiness System

IRS	Interactive Retrieval Software (Exercise Schedule) (JCS)

IRS	Interface Requirements Specification

IRSIGS	Infrared Signatures

IRST	Infrared Search and Track

IRST	Infrared Search and Track Sensor (ATF)

IRST	Infrared Search And Track System

IRU	Integrated recovery Utility

IRWR	Infra-Red Warning Receiver

IS	Information System

IS	International Staff (NATO)

IS&R	Information Storage and Retrieval

IS&RP	Initial Spares and Repair Parts

IS/A	Interservice/Agency

IS2	Information System Integration Support

ISA	Information Systems Architecture

ISA	Instruction Set Architecture

ISA	International Security Affairs

ISA	International Standard Atmosphere

ISABPS	Integrated Submarine Automated Broadcast Processing System

ISACCC	Interim Satellite Communications Control Center

ISAD	Information Systems, Authorization Directory (AFP 700-19)

ISAR	[USA] Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar

ISB	Independent Sideband

ISB	Intermediate Staging Base (PACOM)

ISC	Information Systems Command (replaces ACC) (USA)

ISC	Intelligence Support Cells

ISC	Intermediate Switching Center

ISCA	Integrated Systems Control Architecture

ISCAMS	Installation Standard Command Automatic Data Processing Management System (USA)

ISCNET	Inter-System Communications Sub-Network

ISD	In Service Date

ISD	Information Systems Directive

ISD	Information Systems Division

ISD	Instructional Systems Development

ISD	Integrated Strategic Defense

ISD	Integrated System Dictionary

ISDB	Integrated Satellite Data Base

ISDCP	Integrated Strategic Defense Concept Plan

ISDN	Integrated Services Digital Network

ISDSMS	Improved Self Defense Surface Missile System (USN)

ISE	Information Systems Engineering

ISE	Initial Support Element

ISE	Intelligence Support Element (PART OF EACIC)

ISEC	Information Systems Engineering Command (USA)

ISEIC	Information Systems Engineering and Integration Center (USA)

ISESA	Information Systems Engineering Support Activity (USA)

ISET	Independent Software Evaluation Test

ISF	Improved Support Facility

ISF	Information Systems Flight (AFCC)

ISF	Intelligence Support Facility

ISG	Information Systems Group (AFCC)

ISG	Intersite Gateway (Component of LOGNET)

ISI	Initial Support Items

ISIC	Information and Software Integration Contractor

ISIN	Information Systems Internetting

ISIP	Information Systems Planning Services (DLA)

ISIS	Integrated Signals Intelligence System (USMC)

ISM	Industrial Security Manual

ISMS	Information Systems Maintenance Squadron (AFCC)

ISNSA	Independent Software Nuclear Safety Analysis (JCMPO)

ISO	Intelligence Support Office

ISO	International Standardization Organization

ISO	International Standards/Services Organization

ISODE	International Organization for Standardization Development Environment

isodose rate line	[USA] DoD:  See dose rate contour line.

ISOO	Information Security Oversight Office

ISOS	Information Systems Operations Squadron (AFCC)

isotopes	[USA] DoD:  Forms of the same element having identical chemical properties but differing in their atomic masses due to different numbers of neutrons in their respective nuclei and in their nuclear properties.

ISP	Implementation Support Plan

ISP	Index Sequential Processor

ISP	Information Security Program

ISP	Information System Planning/Plan

ISP	Integrated Support Plan

ISPE	Interim Software Progress Emulation

ISPI	Information Systems Processing Installation

ISPP	Information Systems Program Plan

ISPTC	Information Systems Performance Technical Center

ISR	Industrial Security Regulation

ISRB	Information Systems Requirements Board

ISRC	Information Services Readiness Center

ISRD	Information Systems Requirements Document

ISS	Information Systems Security

ISS	Information Systems Squadron (AFCC)

ISS	Intelligence Support Staff

ISS	Intelligence System Simulation

ISS	Intelligent Support Systems

ISS/ISG/ISW	Information Systems Squadron/Group/Wing

ISSA	Interservice Support Agreement

ISSAA	Information Systems Selection and Acquisition Activity

ISSB	Information Systems Standards Board

ISSC	Information Systems Steering Committee (USMC)

ISSG	Information Systems Support Group

ISSL	Initial Spares Support List

ISSL	Initial Supplies Support List

ISSM	[USA] Information System Security Manager (GCCS)

ISSO	Information Systems Security Officer

ISSO	Information Systems Staff Officer

ISSP	Information Systems Standardization Program

ISSP-S	Interim Single Source Processor-Signals Intelligence (DIA/NSA)

ISSS	Information Systems Support Squadron (AFCC)

ISSS/ISSG	Information Systems Support Squadron/Group (AFCC)

ISST	ICBM SHF Satellite Terminal

issue priority designator	[USA] DoD:  See priority designator.

IST	Imagery Support Terminal

IST	Implementation Systems Test

IST	Initial Support Team

IST	Integrated System Test

IST	Inter Switch Trunk

ISTA	Intelligence, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition

ISTAP	Information Systems Technology Application Program

ISTECH	Information Systems Technology

ISTP	Information Systems Tasking Plan

ISV	Intelligence Secure Voice

ISVCS	Improved Secure Voice Conferencing System

ISVN	Interim Secure Voice Network

ISW	Information Systems Wing (AFCC)

ISWG	Information Systems Working Group (USMC)

IT	Integration Testing

ITA	International Telegraph Alphabet

ITA	International Trade Administration (DOC)

ITAADS	Installation the Army Authorization Document System

ITAC	Intelligence Threat Analysis Center (USA)

ITACIES	Interim Tactical Imagery Exploitation System

ITACS	Integrated Tactical Air Control System

ITAR	International Traffic in Arms Regulation

ITAS	Instantaneous Telephone Alerting System

ITASC	Interim Theater ADP Service Center (USA)

ITAWDS	Integrated Tactical Amphibious Warfare Data System

ITC	Information Technology Center

ITC	Intelligence Training Consolidation

ITC	International Trade Commission

ITC4	Interim Transportable Command and Control Computer Center (USA)

ITCC	Intelligence Technical Coordinating Committee

ITCP/IP	Intercomputer Protocol; Transmission Control Protocol/Internal Protocol

ITD	Integrated Technology Demonstration

ITDS	Improved Technical Data System

ITDSS	Intelligent Target Development Support System

item manager	[USA] DoD:  An individual within the organization of an inventory control point or other such organization assigned management responsibility for one or more specific items of materiel.

ITEP	Interim Tactical ELINT Processor (USA)

ITF	Intelligence Task Force

ITGBL	International Through Government Bill of Lading

ITIC-PAC	INSCOM Theater Intelligence Center-Pacific (USA)

ITIS	Intra-Theater Imagery Transmission System

ITMG	Intra-Theater Movement Generator (EUCOM)

ITN	Information Transfer Node

ITO	Installation Transportation Officer

ITO	Instrument Take-off

ITOPS	Interim Terminal Overseas Processing System

ITOPS	Interim Transportation Overseas Processing System (MAC)

ITP	[USSR] Istrebiteltyazhely Pushechny --- Heavy Fighter, cannon-armed.

ITP	Impact Time Prediction

ITP	Instruction to Proceed

ITP	Integrated Test Plan

ITP	Intent to Purchase

ITRAM	International Traffic Passenger Management System (MTMC)

ITRB	Initial Test Review Board

ITRO	Interservice Training Requirements Organization

ITS	Interactive Terminal System

ITSOP	Integrated Telecommunications Systems Operational Planning

ITSS	Integrated Tactical Surveillance System

ITSTEC	Integrated Transmission Switching & Technical Control

ITT	International Telephone and Telegraph

ITT	Invitation To Tender

ITU	International Telecommunications Union

ITV	Instructional Television

ITV	Instrumented Test Vehicle

ITW&A	Integrated Tactical Warning and Assessment

ITW/AA	Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment

IU	Initial User

IU	Interface Unit

IUID	Internal Unit Identification

IUKADGE	[UK] Improved United Kingdom Air Defence Ground Environment

IUS	Inertial Upper Stage

IUSS	Integrated Undersea Surveillance System (NAVELEX)

IV&V	Independent Verification and Validation

IVCE	Internal Voice Communications Equipment

IVDW	Integrated Voice/Data Workstations

IVS	Interactive Voice System

IVSAN	Initial Voice Switching Network (NATO)

IVSN	Initial Voice Switch Network (NATO)

IVTS	Interactive Video Training System

IWARS	Installation Worldwide Ammunitions Reporting System (USA)

IWDS	Integrated Warning and Display System

IWG	Group/Intersystem Working Group

IWG	Interface Working Group/IEMATS Working

IWP	In-Service Work Plan

IWS	Integrated Weapon System

IWS	Intelligent Work Station

IX	[USA] USN:  Unclassified Auxiliary.

IX	IX-64 Wolverine	(Training carrier)

IX	IX-81 Sable	(Training carrier)

IXC	Interexchange Carriers

IXSS	[USA] USN:  Unclassified Auxiliary Submarine


J

J	[China] JianFighter

J-1	Manpower and Personnel Directorate (Joint)

J-2	Intelligence Directorate (Joint)

J-3	Operations Directorate, (Joint)

J-4	Logistics Directorate (Joint)

J-5	Strategic Plans and Policy Directorate (Joint)

J-54	MAC Aeromedical Evacuation System (MAC)

J-6	Command, Control and Communications Systems Directorate

J-6	Communications Directorate (Joint)

J-7	Joint Interoperability

J-8	Force Structure, Resources, and Assessment Directorate

j-axis	[USA] DoD:  A vertical axis in a system of rectangular coordinates; that line on which distances above or below (north or south) the reference line are marked, especially on a map, chart or graph.

J-SAK	Joint Attack of the Second Echelon

J-SEAD	[USA] DoD:  See joint suppression of enemy air defenses.

J-STARS	Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System

J/S	Jammer-to-Signal Ratio

J/S	JammingToSignal Ratio

J6	Director For Command, Control, Communications, And Computer Systems, Joint Staff

JA	Japan

JA	Judge Advocate

JA/ATT	Joint Airborne/Air Transportability Training

JAA	Joint Airworthiness Authorities

JAAD	Justification, Approval, and Acquisition Documentation

JAAP	Joint Airborne Advance Party

JAAT	Joint Air Attack Team

JAAT	Joint Air Attack Team

JAC	Joint Analysis Center

JACC	Joint Airborne Command Center

JACC	Joint Airborne Communications Center

JACC/CP	Joint Airborne Command Center/Command Post (JACKPOT)

JACKPOT	Nickname For JACC/CP

JAD	Joint Analyses Directorate (OJCS)

JADO	Joint Air Defense Operations

JADREP	Joint Resource Assessment Damage Report

JAG	Joint Analyses Group (TACS/TADS)

JAG	Judge Advocate General

JAI	Joint Administrative Instruction

JAIS	Japan Air Intelligence System (PACAF)

JAISPAC	Joint Area Information System  Pacific

JAMES	Joint Automated Message Editing Software

jamming	[USA] DoD:  See barrage jamming; electronic attack; electromagnetic jamming; selective jamming; spot jamming.

JAMPS	JINTACCS Automated Message Preparation System

JAN	[USA] Joint Army-Navy

JAN	Joint Army-Navy

JANAP	Joint Army, Navy, Air Force Publication

JANUS	Force Model (Livermore Labs)

JAO	Joint Area of Operations

JAPO	Joint Area Petroleum Officer

JAPSS	Joint Automated Planning Support System

JAR	Joint Airworthiness Requirements

JASC	Joint Actions Steering Committee

JASDF	[Japan] Japan Air Self-Defense Force

JASORS	Joint Advanced Special Operations Radio System

JASS	Jumps Automated Supplemental System (USA)

JAST	[USA] Joint Advanced Strike Technology

JATF	Joint Amphibious Task Force

JATO	Jet-Assisted Take-Off. More correct: Rocket-Assisted Take-Off (RATO).

JAWS	Joint Air Force Systems Command War Game System

JB	[USA] Jet powered bomb.  Examples

JBG	[Germany] Jagdbombergeschwaderfighter bomber wing;  JBG 31 Boelcke

JC3CM	Joint Command, Control and Communications Countermeasures

JC3SOC	Joint C3 Staff And Operations Course (AFSC)

JCA	Jamming Control Authority

JCAAD	Joint Counter Air/Air Defense

JCC	Joint Coordination Center

JCC(E)	Joint Coordination Center (Europe)

JCCB	Joint Configuration Control Board

JCCC	Joint Communications Control Center

JCCEP	Joint Crisis Communications Exercise Program

JCCG	Joint/Combined Coordinating Group

JCCRS	Joint Contingency Construction Requirements System

JCCSA	Joint Communication Contingency Station Assets (US)

JCEOI	Joint Communications - Electronics Operations Instructions

JCEWS	Joint Command, Control, And Electronic Warfare School

JCEWS	Joint Commanders Electronic Warfare Staff

JCF	Joint Communications Facility

JCIOC	Joint Counterintelligence Operations Center

JCIS	Joint Command Information Systems (Korea)

JCL	Job Control Language

JCL	Joint Logistics Commanders

JCLIC	Joint Center for Low-Intensity Conflict

JCMC	Joint Crisis Management Capability

JCMEC	[USA] DoD:  See joint captured materiel exploitation center.

JCMPO	Joint Cruise Missile Project Office

JCN	Job Control Number

JCOC	Joint Combined Operations Center

JCOP	JCS Concept and Objectives Paper

JCPES	Joint Contingency Planning and Execution Support

JCRLCMP	Joint Computer Resource Life Cycle Management Program

JCS	[USA] Joint Chiefs of Staff

JCS NICA	Joint Chiefs of Staff NICA Support (HQ USAF)

JCS-ACA	JCS Automatic Conference Arranger

JCSAN	Joint Chiefs of Staff Altering Network (Voice)

JCSE	Joint Communications Support Element (MacDill AFB)

JCSEA	JCS Emergency Actions

JCSM	JCS Memorandum

JCSMC	JCS Message Center

JCSP	Joint Chiefs of Staff Publication.  Examples

JCSS	Joint Communications Support Squadron

JDA	[USA] DoD:  See joint duty assignment.

JDA	Joint Deployment Agency

JDAL	[USA] DoD:  See Joint Duty Assignment List.

JDC	Joint Deployment Community

JDEC	Joint Documents Exploitation Center

JDISS	[USA] DoD:  See joint deployable intelligence support system.

JDISS	[USA] Joint Deployable Intelligence Support System (GCCS)

JDMC	JOPES Development Management Center

JDS	Joint Deployment System

JDSIP	JDS Interface Processor (JDA)

JDSIR	JDS Incident Reporting (REDCOM/JDA)

JDSQP	JDS Query Processor (JDA)

JDSSC	Joint Data Systems Support Center (DCA) (formerly CCTC)

JDSUP	JDS Update Processor (JDA)

JDT	Joint Development Team

JE	Job Enrichment

JEA	Joint Endeavor Agreement (NASA)

JECG	Joint Exercise Control Group

JED	Joint Exercise Division (J-3)

JEEP	Joint Emergency Evacuation Plan

JEIM	Jet Engine Intermediate Maintenance

JEM	Joint Exercise Manual (JCS)

JEOF	Joint Exercise Observation File (USREDCOM)

Jericho	[UK] Bombardment on the Amiens prison, on 18 February 1944, in a desperate attempt to free 180 resistance members convicted to death.

JESS	Joint Exercise Support System

JET	JDS Evaluation Team

jet advisory service	[USA] DoD:  The service provided certain civil aircraft while operating within radar and nonradar jet advisory areas. Within radar jet advisory areas, civil aircraft receiving this service are provided radar flight following, radar traffic information, and vectors around observed traffic. In nonradar jet advisory areas, civil aircraft receiving this service are afforded standard instrument flight rules separation from all other aircraft known to air traffic control to be operating within these areas.

jet conventional low-altitude

   bombing system	[USA] DoD:  A maneuver used by jet aircraft to loft conventional ordnance by means of a low-altitude bombing system.

jet propulsion	[USA] DoD:  Reaction propulsion in which the propulsion unit obtains oxygen from the air, as distinguished from rocket propulsion in which the unit carries its own oxygen-producing material. In connection with aircraft propulsion, the term refers to a gasoline or other fuel turbine jet unit that discharges hot gas through a tail pipe and a nozzle which provides a thrust that propels the aircraft. See also rocket propulsion.

jet stream	[USA] DoD:  A narrow band of high velocity wind in the upper troposphere or in the stratosphere.

JETDS	Joint Electronics Type Designation System

jettison	[USA] DoD:  The selective release of stores from an aircraft other than normal attack.

jettisoned mines(*)	[USA] DoD:  Mines which are laid as quickly as possible in order to empty the minelayer of mines, without regard to their condition or relative positions.

JEWC	Joint Electronic Warfare Center

JEWOC	Joint Electronic Warfare Orientation Course

JEWSOC	Joint Electronic Warfare Staff Officer Course (AFSC)

JEZ	[USA] DoD:  See joint engagement zone.

JFACC	[USA] DoD:  See joint force air component commander.

JFAST	[USA] Joint Flow and Analysis System for Transportation (GCCS)

JFC	[USA] DoD:  See joint force commander.

JFCC	Joint Force Fires Coordinator

JFCC	Joint Frequency Coordination Committee

JFDP	Joint Force Development Process

JFFSC	Joint Force Fire Support Coordinator

JFIDS	J-5 Force Structure Information Display System

JFLCC	[USA] DoD:  See joint force land component commander.

JFM	Joint Force Memorandum

JFMCC	[USA] DoD:  See joint force maritime component commander.

JFMSES	Joint Frequency Management and Spectrum Engineering System (PACOM)

JFP	Joint Frequency Panel (USMCEP)

JFSOCC	[USA] DoD:  See joint force special operations component commander.

JG	[Germany] Jagdgeschwaderfighter wing

JG 71 Richthofen

JG 74 Molders

JGD	JOPES Global Dictionary

JHSU	Joint Helicopter Support Unit

JIC	[USA] DoD:  See joint intelligence center.

JIC	Joint Information Center

JIC	Joint Intelligence Curriculum

JICST	Japan Information Center for Science and Technology

JIEO	Joint Interoperability And Engineering Organization

JIEP	Joint Intelligence Estimate for Planning

JIES	Joint Interoperability Evaluation System (JTC3A)

JIF	[USA] DoD:  See joint interrogation vehicle.

JIF	Joint Interrogation Facility

JILE	Joint Intelligence Liaison Element

JIMA	JDS Interface Method of Access (JDA)

JINTACCS	Joint Interoperability of Tactical Command and Control Systems

JIP	Joint Identifier Program (OJCS)

JIPC	Joint Imagery Production Complex

JIPD	JINTACCS Interoperability Planning Document

JIPG	Joint Interoperability Planners Group

JIR	JOPES Information Requirements

JIS	Joint Interoperability System

JIS	JOPS Interim System

JISR	Joint Information Search and Retrieval (OJCS)

JISS	Japan Intelligence Support System

JITC	Joint Interoperability Test Center

JITF	Joint Interface Test Force

JITS	Joint Interface Test System

JKMS	Joint Key Management System

JLC	Joint Logistics Commanders

JLREID	Joint Long-Range Estimative Intelligence Document

JLRSA	Joint Long-Range Strategic Assessment

JLRSS	[USA] Joint Long Range Strategic Study

JLRSS	Joint Long-Range Strategic Study

JLSP	Joint Logistics Support Plan

JM	Joint Mission

JMA	Joint Mission Application (WIS)

JMA	Joint Mobilization Augmentation

JMAS	Joint Mission Application Software

JMC	Joint Maritime Course

JMC	Joint Movement Center

JMCC	Joint Movement Control Center

JMCIS	[USA] Joint Maritime Command Information System (GCCS)

JMD	JOPES Management Division (OJCS/J-3)

JMDS	Joint Manpower Data System (OJCS)

JMEM-SO	[USA] DoD:  See Joint Munitions Effectiveness Manual-Special Operations.

JMENS	Joint Mission Element Need Statement

JMFU	[USA] DoD:  See joint force meteorological and oceanographic forecast unit.

JMH	Joint Mission Hardware (WIS)

JMHC	Joint Mission Hardware Contractor (WIS)

JMMC	Joint Military Medical Command

JMO	[USA] DoD:  See joint force meteorological and oceanographic officer.

JMO	Joint Maritime Operations

JMOA	Joint Memorandum Of Agreement

JMP	[USA] DoD:  See joint manpower program.

JMP	Joint Mission Processor (WIS)

JMPAB	Joint Materiel Priorities and Allocation Board (JCS)

JMPE	Joint Mission Processing Environment (WIS)

JMPE	Joint Mission Processing Equipment (WIS)

JMPO	Joint MILSTAR Program Office

JMRO	Joint Medical Regulating Office

JMS	Joint Mission Software (WIS)

JMSDF	Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force

JMSNS	Justification for Major System New Start

JMSW	Joint Mission Software Subsystem (WIS)

JMSWG	Joint Message Standard Working Group (JTIDS)

JMTSS	Joint Multi-Channel Trunking and Switching System

JMVA	Joint Meritorious Unit Award

JNACC	Joint Nuclear Accident Coordinating Center

JOA	Joint Operating Agency

JOA	Joint Operations Area

JOC	Joint Operational Community

JOC	Joint Operations Center

JOCAR	Joint Communications Allocation Requirement

JOCF	Joint Operations Capability File

JOCS	Joint Operational Climatological Support

JOD	Joint Operations Division

JOD	Journal of Development

JOG	Joint Operations Graphics

join up(*)	[USA] DoD:  To form separate aircraft or groups of aircraft into a specific formation. See also rendezvous.

joiner convoy(*)	[USA] DoD:  A convoy sailed to join the main convoy. See also joiner; joiner section.

joiner section(*)	[USA] DoD:  A joiner or joiner convoy, after rendezvous, and while maneuvering to integrate with the main convoy.

joiner(*)	[USA] DoD:  An independent merchant ship sailed to join a convoy. See also joiner convoy; joiner section.

joint activities reporting to the

   Chairman, JCS	[USA] DoD:  Activities or agencies that receive direct guidance from the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff or his designated Joint Staff agent, and which have joint manpower programs separate from the Joint Staff and unified command organizations. See also activity; joint; joint staff.

joint administrative publication	[USA] DoD:  Publication of joint interest dealing with administrative matters prepared under the cognizance of Joint Staff directorates and applicable to the Military Departments, combatant commands, and other authorized agencies. It is authenticated by the Secretary of the Joint Staff "For the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff" and distributed through Service channels.  A joint administrative reference category administrative publication will be approved by the Director of the Joint Staff and is applicable only to the Joint Staff. All other joint administrative publications will be approved by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. See also joint publication.

joint airborne training	[USA] DoD:  Training operations or exercises involving airborne and appropriate troop carrier units. This training includes: a. air delivery of personnel and equipment; b. assault operations by airborne troops and/or air transportable units; c. loading exercises and local orientation fights of short duration; and d. maneuvers/exercises as agreed upon by Services concerned and/or as authorized by the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

joint amphibious operation(*)	[USA] DoD:  An amphibious operation conducted by significant elements of two or more Services.

joint amphibious task force	[USA] DoD:  A temporary grouping of units of two or more Services under a single commander, organized for the purpose of engaging in an amphibious landing for assault on hostile shores.

joint base	[USA] DoD:  For purposes of base defense operations, a joint base is a locality from which operations of two or more of the Armed Forces of the Department of Defense are projected or supported and which is manned by significant elements of two or more Services or in which significant elements of two or more Services are located.

joint captured materiel

   exploitation center	[USA] DoD:  Physical location for deriving intelligence information from captured enemy materiel. It is normally subordinate to the joint force/J-2. Also called JCMEC.

joint communications network	[USA] DoD:  The aggregation of all the joint communications systems in a theater. The joint communications network includes the Joint Multi-channel Trunking and Switching System and the Joint Command and Control Communications System(s).

joint deployable intelligence

   support system	[USA] DoD:  A transportable workstation and communications suite that electronically extends a joint intelligence center to a joint task force or other tactical user. Also called JDISS.

joint deployment community	[USA] DoD:  Those headquarters, commands, and agencies involved in the training, preparation, movement, reception, employment, support, and sustainment of military forces assigned or committed to a theater of operations or objective area. The joint deployment community usually consists of the Joint Staff, Services, certain Service major commands (including the Service wholesale logistic commands), unified and specified commands (and their Service component commands), transportation operating agencies, joint task forces (as applicable), Defense Logistics Agency, and other Defense agencies (e.g., Defense Intelligence Agency) as may be appropriate to a given scenario. Also called JDC.

joint deployment system	[USA] DoD:  A system that consists of personnel, procedures, directives, communications systems, and electronic data processing systems to directly support time-sensitive planning and execution, and to complement peacetime deliberate planning. Also called JDS.

joint doctrine	[USA] DoD:  Fundamental principles that guide the employment of forces of two or more Services in coordinated action toward a common objective. It will be promulgated by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in coordination with the combatant commands, Services, and Joint Staff. See also Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction; combined doctrine; doctrine; guidance; joint publication; joint tactics, techniques, and procedures; joint test publication; multi-Service doctrine.

Joint Doctrine Working Party	[USA] DoD:  A forum to include representatives of the Services and combatant commands with the purpose of systematic addressal of joint doctrine and joint tactics, techniques, and procedures (JTTP) issues such as project proposal examination, project scope development, project validation, and lead agent recommendation.  The Joint Doctrine Working Party meets under the sponsorship of the Director, Operational Plans and Interoperability (J-7). See also joint doctrine; joint publication; joint tactics, techniques, and procedures; joint test publication.

joint duty assignment	[USA] DoD:  An assignment to a designated position in a multi-Service, joint or multinational command or activity that is involved in the integrated employment or support of the land, sea, and air forces of at least two of the three Military Departments. Such involvement includes, but is not limited to, matters relating to national military strategy, joint doctrine and policy, strategic planning, contingency planning, and command and control of combat operations under a unified or specified command. Also called JDA.

Joint Duty Assignment List	[USA] DoD:  Positions designated as joint duty assignments are reflected in a list approved by the Secretary of Defense and maintained by the Joint Staff. The Joint Duty Assignment List is reflected in the Joint Duty Assignment Management Information System. Also called JDAL.

joint engagement zone	[USA] DoD:  See weapon engagement zone.

joint force	[USA] DoD:  A general term applied to a force composed of significant elements, assigned or attached, of the Army, the Navy or the Marine Corps, and the Air Force, or two or more of these Services, operating under a single commander authorized to exercise operational control.  See also joint force commander.

joint force air component

   commander	[USA] DoD:  The joint force air component commander derives authority from the joint force commander who has the authority to exercise operational control, assign missions, direct coordination among subordinate commanders, redirect and organize forces to ensure unity of effort in the accomplishment of the overall mission. The joint force commander will normally designate a joint force air component commander. The joint force air component commander's responsibilities will be assigned by the joint force commander (normally these would include, but not be limited to, planning, coordination, allocation, and tasking based on the joint force commander's apportionment decision). Using the joint force commander's guidance and authority, and in coordination with other Service component commanders and other assigned or supporting commanders, the joint force air component commander will recommend to the joint force commander apportionment of air sorties to various missions or geographic areas. Also called JFACC. See also joint force commander.

joint force commander	[USA] DoD:  A general term applied to a commander authorized to exercise combatant command (command authority) or operational control over a joint force. Also called JFC. See also joint force.

joint force land component

   commander	[USA] DoD:  The commander within a unified command, subordinate unified command, or joint task force responsible to the establishing commander for making recommendations on the proper employment of land forces, planning and coordinating land operations, or accomplishing such operational missions as may be assigned. The joint force land component commander is given the authority necessary to accomplish missions and tasks assigned by the establishing commander. The joint force land component commander will normally be the commander with the preponderance of land forces and the requisite command and control capabilities. Also called JFLCC.

joint force maritime component

   commander	[USA] DoD:  The commander within a unified command, subordinate unified command, or joint task force responsible to the establishing commander for making recommendations on the proper employment of maritime forces and assets, planning and coordinating maritime operations, or accomplishing such operational missions as may be assigned. The joint force maritime component commander is given the authority necessary to accomplish missions and tasks assigned by the establishing commander. The joint force maritime component commander will normally be the commander with the preponderance of maritime forces and the requisite command and control capabilities.  Also called JFMCC.

joint force meteorological and

   oceanographic forecast unit	[USA] DoD:  A flexible, transportable, jointly supported collective of meteorological and oceanographic personnel and equipment formed to provide the joint task force commander and joint force meteorological and oceanographic officer with full meteorological and oceanographic services. Also called JMFU.

joint force meteorological and

   oceanographic officer	[USA] DoD:  Officer designated to provide direct meteorological and oceanographic support to the joint task force commander. Also called JMO.

joint force special operations

   component commander	[USA] DoD:  The commander within a unified command, subordinate unified command, or joint task force responsible to the establishing commander for making recommendations on the proper employment of special operations forces and assets, planning and coordinating special operations, or accomplishing such operational missions as may be assigned. The joint force special operations component commander is given the authority necessary to accomplish missions and tasks assigned by the establishing commander.  The joint force special operations component commander will normally be the commander with the preponderance of special operations forces and the requisite command and control capabilities. Also called JFSOCC.

joint intelligence	[USA] DoD:  Intelligence produced by elements of more than one Service of the same nation.

joint intelligence architecture	[USA] DoD:  A dynamic, flexible structure that consists of the National Military Joint Intelligence Center, the theater joint intelligence centers, and subordinate joint force joint intelligence centers. This architecture encompasses automated data processing equipment capabilities, communications and information flow requirements, and responsibilities to provide theater and tactical commanders with the full range of intelligence required for planning and conducting operations.

joint intelligence center	[USA] DoD:  The intelligence center of the joint force headquarters. The joint intelligence center is responsible for providing and producing the intelligence required to support the joint force commander and staff, components, task forces and elements, and the national intelligence community. Also called JIC. See also joint intelligence architecture.

joint intelligence doctrine	[USA] DoD:  Fundamental principles that guide the preparation of intelligence and the subsequent provision of intelligence to support military forces of two or more Services employed in coordinated action. See also intelligence doctrine.

joint intelligence liaison element	[USA] DoD:  A liaison element provided by the Central Intelligence Agency in support of a unified command or joint task force.

joint interrogation facility	[USA] DoD:  Physical location for systematic interrogation of enemy prisoners of war to derive tactical intelligence in support of the joint force commander. It is normally subordinate to the joint intelligence center. Also called JIF.

joint logistics	[USA] DoD:  The art and science of planning and carrying out, by a joint force commander and staff, logistic operations to support the protection, movement, maneuver, firepower, and sustainment of operating forces of two or more Services of the same nation.

joint manpower program	[USA] DoD:  The document which reflects an activity's mission, functions, organization, current and projected manpower needs, and, when applicable, its required mobilization augmentation.  A recommended joint manpower program also identifies and justifies any changes proposed by the commander/director of a joint activity for the next five fiscal years. Also called JMP.

joint matters	[USA] DoD:  Matters relating to the integrated employment of land, sea, and air forces, including matters relating to national military strategy, strategic and contingency planning, and command and control of combat operations under a unified command.

joint movement center	[USA] DoD:  The center established to coordinate the employment of all means of transportation (including that provided by allies or host nations) to support the concept of operations. This coordination is accomplished through establishment of transportation policies within the assigned areea of responsibility, consistent with relative urgency of need, port and terminal capabilities, transportation asset availability, and priorities set by a joint force commander.

joint multi-channel trunking and

   switching system	[USA] DoD:  That composite multi-channel trunking and switching system formed from assets of the Services, the Defense Communications System, other available systems, and/or assets controlled by the Joint Chiefs of Staff to provide an operationally responsive, survivable communication system, preferably in a mobile/transportable/recoverable configuration, for the joint force commander in an area of operations.

Joint Munitions Effectiveness

   Manual-Special Operations	[USA] DoD:  A publication providing a single, comprehensive source of information covering weapon effectiveness, selection, and requirements for special operations munitions. In addition, the closely related fields of weapon characteristics and effects, target characteristics, and target vulnerability are treated in limited detail required by the mission planner. Although emphasis is placed on weapons that are currently in the inventory, information is also included for some weapons not immediately available but projected for the near future. Also called JMEM-SO.

joint nuclear accident

   coordinating center	[USA] DoD:  A combined Defense Nuclear Agency and Department of Energy centralized agency for exchanging and maintaining information concerned with radiological assistance capabilities and coordinating assistance activities, when called upon, in connection with accidents involving radioactive materials.

joint operation planning	[USA] DoD:  Joint operation planning activities exclusively associated with the preparation of operation plans, operation plans in concept format, and operation orders (other than the Single Integrated Operation Plan) for the conduct of military operations by the combatant commanders in response to requirements established by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. As such, joint operation planning includes contingency planning, execution planning, and implementation planning. Joint operation planning is performed in accordance with formally established planning and execution procedures. See also contingency planning; execution planning; implementation planning; Joint Operation Planning and Execution System.

Joint Operation Planning and

   Execution System	[USA] DoD:  A continuously evolving system that is being developed through the integration and enhancement of earlier planning and execution systems: Joint Operation Planning System and Joint Deployment System. It provides the foundation for conventional command and control by national- and theater-level commanders and their staffs. It is designed to satisfy their information needs in the conduct of joint planning and operations.  Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) includes joint operation planning policies, procedures, and reporting structures supported by communications and automated data processing systems.  JOPES is used to monitor, plan, and execute mobilization, deployment, employment, and sustainment activities associated with joint operations. Also called JOPES. See also joint operation planning.

joint operational intelligence

   agency	[USA] DoD:  An intelligence agency in which the efforts of two or more Services are integrated to furnish that operational intelligence essential to the commander of a joint force and to supplement that available to subordinate forces of the command.  The agency may or may not be part of such joint force commander's staff.

joint operational planning

   process	[USA] DoD:  A coordinated Joint Staff procedure used by a commander to determine the best method of accomplishing assigned tasks and to direct the action necessary to accomplish the mission.

joint operations area	[USA] DoD:  That portion of an area of conflict in which a joint force commander conducts military operations pursuant to an assigned mission and the administration incident to such military operations. Also called JOA.

joint operations center	[USA] DoD:  A jointly manned facility of a joint force commander's headquarters established for planning, monitoring, and guiding the execution of the commander's decisions. Also called JOC.

joint publication	[USA] DoD:  Publication of joint interest prepared under the cognizance of Joint Staff directorates and applicable to the Military Departments, combatant commands, and other authorized agencies. It is approved by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in coordination with the combatant commands, Services, and Joint Staff. Also called JP. See also Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction; guidance; joint administrative publication; joint doctrine; joint tactics, techniques, and procedures; joint test publication.

joint purchase	[USA] DoD:  A method of purchase whereby purchases of a particular commodity for two or more departments are made by an activity established, staffed, and financed by them jointly for that purpose.  See also purchase.

joint rear area	[USA] DoD:  A specific land area within a joint force commander's area of operations designated to facilitate protection and operation of installations and forces supporting the joint force.

joint rear area coordinator	[USA] DoD:  The officer with responsibility for coordinating the overall security of the joint rear area in accordance with joint force commander directives and priorities in order to assist in providing a secure environment to facilitate sustainment, host nation support, infrastructure development, and movements of the joint force. The joint rear area coordinator also coordinates intelligence support and ensures that area management is practiced with due consideration for security requirements. Also called JRAC.

joint rear area operations	[USA] DoD:  Those operations in the unified and joint rear area that facilitate protection or support of the joint force.

joint rear tactical operations

   center	[USA] DoD:  A joint operations cell tailored to assist the joint rear area coordinator in meeting mission responsibilities. Also called JRTOC.

joint rescue coordination

   center	[USA] DoD:  See rescue coordination center.

joint servicing	[USA] DoD:  That function performed by a jointly staffed and financed activity in support of two or more Military Services. See also servicing.

joint special operations air

   component commander	[USA] DoD:  The commander within the joint force special operations command responsible for planning and executing joint special air operations and for coordinating and deconflicting such operations with conventional nonspecial operations air activities. The joint special operations air component commander normally will be the commander with the preponderance of assets and/or greatest ability to plan, coordinate, allocate, task, control, and support the assigned joint special operations aviation assets. The joint special operations air component commander may be directly subordinate to the joint force special operations component commander or to any nonspecial operations component or joint force commander as directed. Also called JSOACC. See also special operations component commander.

joint special operations area	[USA] DoD:  A restricted area of land, sea, and airspace assigned by a joint force commander to the commander of a joint special operations force to conduct special operations activities. The commander of joint special operations forces may further assign a specific area or sector within the joint special operations area to a subordinate commander for mission execution. The scope and duration of the special operations forces' mission, friendly and hostile situation, and politico-military considerations all influence the number, composition, and sequencing of special operations forces deployed into a joint special operations area. It may be limited in size to accommodate a discrete direct action mission or may be extensive enough to allow a continuing broad range of unconventional warfare operations. Also called JSOA.

joint special operations task

   force	[USA] DoD:  A joint task force composed of special operations units from more than one Service, formed to carry out a specific special operation or prosecute special operations in support of a theater campaign or other operations. The joint special operations task force may have conventional nonspecial operations units assigned or attached to support the conduct of specific missions. Also called JSOTF.

Joint Specialty Officer nominee	[USA] DoD:  An officer who has completed a program of Joint Professional Military Education (JPME), or an officer who has a critical occupational specialty tour. In either instance, the officer has been designated as a Joint Specialty Officer nominee by the Military Department concerned.

Joint Specialty Officer/joint

   specialist	[USA] DoD:  An officer on the active duty list who is particularly trained in, and oriented toward, joint matters. Also called JSO.

joint staff	[USA] DoD:  1. The staff of a commander of a unified or specified command, or of a joint task force, which includes members from the several Services comprising the force. These members should be assigned in such a manner as to ensure that the commander understands the tactics, techniques, capabilities, needs, and limitations of the component parts of the force. Positions on the staff should be divided so that Service representation and influence generally reflect the Service composition of the force. 2. Joint Staff. The staff under the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff as provided for in the National Security Act of 1947, as amended by the DOD Reorganization Act of 1986. The Joint Staff assists the Chairman, and subject to the authority, direction, and control of the Chairman, the other members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Vice Chairman in carrying out their responsibilities. See also staff.

Joint Staff doctrine sponsor	[USA] DoD:  The sponsor for a joint doctrine or joint tactics, techniques, and procedures (JTTP) project. Each joint doctrine or JTTP project will be assigned a Joint Staff doctrine sponsor. The Joint Staff doctrine sponsor will assist the lead agent and primary review authority as requested and directed. The Joint Staff doctrine sponsor will coordinate the draft document with the Joint Staff and provide Joint Staff comments and recommendations to the primary review authority. See also joint doctrine; joint tactics, techniques, and procedures.

JOINT STARS	Joint Surveillance And Target Attack Radar System

Joint Strategic Planning

   System	[USA] DoD:  The primary means by which the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in consultation with the other members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the combatant commanders, carries out his statutory responsibilities to assist the President and Secretary of Defense in providing strategic direction to the Armed Forces; prepares strategic plans; prepares and reviews contingency plans; advises the President and Secretary of Defense on requirements, programs, and budgets; and provides net assessment on the capabilities of the Armed Forces of the United States and its allies as compared with those of their potential adversaries. Also called JSPS.

joint suppression of enemy air

   defenses	[USA] DoD:  A broad term that includes all suppression of enemy air defenses activities provided by one component of the joint force in support of another. Also called J-SEAD. See also air defense suppression; suppression of enemy air defenses.

joint table of allowances	[USA] DoD:  A document which authorizes end-items of materiel for units operated jointly by two or more military assistance advisory groups and missions. Also called JTA.

joint table of distribution	[USA] DoD:  A manpower document which identifies the positions and enumerates the spaces that have been approved for each organizational element of a joint activity for a specific fiscal year (authorization year), and those spaces which have been accepted for planning and programming purposes for the four subsequent fiscal years (program years). Also called JTD. See also joint manpower program.

Joint Tactical Air

   Reconnaissance/Surveillance

   Mission Report	[USA] DoD:  A preliminary report of information from tactical reconnaissance aircrews rendered by designated debriefing personnel immediately after landing and dispatched prior to compilation of the Initial Photo Interpretation Report. It provides a summary of the route conditions, observations, and aircrew actions and identifies sensor products.  Also called MISREP.

joint tactics, techniques, and

   procedures	[USA] DoD:  The actions and methods which implement joint doctrine and describe how forces will be employed in joint operations. They will be promulgated by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in coordination with the combatant commands, Services, and Joint Staff. Also called JTTP. See also Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction; guidance; joint administrative publication; joint doctrine; joint test publication.

joint target list	[USA] DoD:  A consolidated list of selected targets considered to have military significance in the joint operations area.

joint targeting coordination

   board	[USA] DoD:  A group formed by the joint force commander to accomplish broad targeting oversight functions that may include but are not limited to coordinating targeting information, providing targeting guidance and priorities, and preparing and/or refining joint target lists. The board is normally comprised of representatives from the joint force staff, all components, and if required, component subordinate units. Also called JTCB. See also joint target list.

joint task force	[USA] DoD:  A force composed of assigned or attached elements of the Army, the Navy or the Marine Corps, and the Air Force, or two or more of these Services, which is constituted and so designated by the Secretary of Defense or by the commander of a unified command, a specified command, or an existing joint task force.

Joint Technical Coordinating

   Group for Munitions

   Effectiveness	[USA] DoD:  A Joint Staff level organization tasked to produce generic target vulnerability and weaponeering studies. The special operations working group is a subordinate organization specializing inn studies for special operations. Also called JTCG-ME.

joint test publication	[USA] DoD:  A proposed version of a joint doctrine or joint tactics, techniques, and procedures publication that normally contains contentious issues and is nominated for a test publication and evaluation stage. Joint test publications are approved for evaluation by the Director, Operational Plans and Interoperability (J-7), Joint Staff. Publication of a test publication does not constitute Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff approval of the publication. Prior to final approval as joint doctrine, test publications are expected to be further refined based upon evaluation results. Test publications are automatically superseded upon completion of the evaluation and promulgation of the proposed publication. See also Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction; guidance; joint doctrine; joint publication; joint tactics, techniques, and procedures.

Joint Worldwide Intelligence

   Communications System	[USA] DoD:  The sensitive compartmented information portion of the Defense Information System Network. It incorporates advanced networking technologies that permit point-to-point or multipoint information exchange involving voice, text, graphics, data, and video teleconferencing. Also called JWICS.

joint zone (air, land, or sea)	[USA] DoD:  An area established for the purpose of permitting friendly surface, air, and subsurface forces to operate simultaneously.

joint(*)	[USA] DoD:  Connotes activities, operations, organizations, etc., in which elements of more than one Service of the same nation participate.  (When all Services are not involved, the participating Services shall be identified, e.g., Joint Army-Navy.) See also combined.

JOISTS	Joint Operational Interface Simulation Training System

JOOD	[USA] Junior Officer of the Deck (USN)

JOOW	[USA] Junior Officer of the Watch (USN)

JOP	Joint Operating Procedure

JOPES	[USA] DoD:  See Joint Operation Planning and Execution System.

JOPES ROLSTK	JOPES-Rolling Stock Summary Report

JOPREP	Joint Operational Reporting System (JCS)

JOPS	Joint Operations Planning System

JOPS III	Joint Operations Planning Software Support System

JOPS ROLSTK	JOPS Rolling Stock Summary Report (MAC)

JOPSREP	JOPS Reporting System (JRS)

JOPSRSS	JOPS Rolling Stock Sum System (USAF)

JOR	Joint Operational Requirement

JORAC	Joint Operations Radar Airspace Control (Muenster, GE)

JOSDEPS	Joint Strategic Defense Concept Plan

JOSS	Joint Overseas Switchboard Switch

Jostle	[Allied] Jamming of German R/T communications.

JOT&E	Joint Operational Test & Evaluation

JOTS	Joint Operational Tactical System

JOTS	Joint Operational Telephone System

JOVIAL	Jules Own Version of the International Algebraic Language (computer language)

JP	[USA] DoD:  See joint publication.

JP	Jet Propulsion. Used to designate different grades of jet fuel.

JP COMNET	Joint Pacific Command Teletype Network

JP VOICE	Joint Pacific Command Control Voice Network

JPAM	Joint Program Assessment Memorandum

JPAO	Joint Public Affairs Office

JPAPS	Job Performance Aids Production System

JPATS	[USA] Joint Primary Aircraft Trainer System, a basic trainer to replace the T-37 and T-34C.

JPCG	Joint Policy Coordinated Group

JPDS	Joint Petroleum (POL) Data System (JCS)

JPEC	Joint Planning and Execution Course

JPEC	JOPES Planning and Execution Community

JPEDB	Joint Planning and Execution Data Base

JPEG	Joint Planning and Execution Graphics

JPESC	Joint Planning and Execution Steering Committee

JPG	JOPES Project Group

JPGM	Joint Planning Graphics Module

JPL	[USA] Jet Propulsion Laboratory of Caltech.

JPM	Joint Program Manager

JPMO	Joint Program Management Office

JPO	Joint Program Office

JPO	Joint Program Officer

JPOC	Joint Planning Orientation Course

JPP	Joint Planning Process

JPT	Jetpipe Temperature

JPTM	Joint Procedures Training Manual

JPWG	Joint Projects Working Group

JQS	Job Qualification Standard

JRA	Joint Rear Area

JRAC	[USA] DoD:  See joint rear area coordinator.

JRADS	Joint Resource Assessment Data Base System (JCS)

JRC	Joint Reconnaissance Center

JRC	Joint Reporting Center

JRCC	Joint Rescue Coordination Center

JRD	Japan Reconfiguration and Digitization

JRDOD	Joint Research and Development Objectives Document

JRE/JRX	Joint Readiness Exercise

JRIM	Joint Requirements Integration Manager (OJCS)

JRMB	Joint Requirements Management Board (OSD)

JRMET	Joint Reliability and Maintainability Evaluation Team

JROC	Joint Requirements Oversight Council

JRS	Joint Reporting Structure (JCS Pub 6)

JRSC	Jam-Resistant Secure Communications

JRTC	Joint Readiness Training Center (TRADOC)

JRTOC	[USA] DoD:  See joint rear tactical operations center.

JRX	Joint Readiness Exercise

JSAM	Joint Security Assistance Memorandum

JSAP	Joint Security Assistance Planning

JSAT	Joint System Acceptance Test

JSC	Johnson Space Center (NASA)

JSC	Joint Steering Committee

JSCE	Joint Services Communications Element

JSCP	[USA] Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan

JSCP	Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan

JSCS	Joint Strategic Connectivity Staff

JSDF	Japanese Self-Defense Forces

JSDOP	Joint Strategic Defense Operations Plan

JSE	JOPES Support Element

JSEAD	Joint Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses

JSIPS	Joint Service Imagery Processing System

JSIPS	Joint Strategic Integration Planning Staff

JSIT	JDS Information Trace

JSNPE	Joint Strategic Nuclear Planning Element

JSO	[USA] DoD:  See Joint Specialty Officer/joint specialist.

JSOA	[USA] DoD:  See joint special operations area.

JSOA	Joint Special Operations Agency (OJCS)

JSOACC	[USA] DoD:  See joint special operations air component commander.

JSOC	Joint Special Operations Command

JSOC	Joint Special Operations Commander

JSOF	Joint Special Operations Force

JSOP	[USA] Joint Strategic Objectives Plan

JSOP	Joint Strategic Objective Plan (replaced by JSPD)

JSOR	[USA] Joint Systems Operational Requirements

JSOR	Joint Service Operational Requirement

JSOR	Joint Statement of Requirement

JSORD	[USA] Joint Systems Operational Requirements Document, requirements published by the USAF and USN for the JPATS program.

JSOSE	Joint Special Operations Support Element (USREDCOM)

JSOTF	[USA] DoD:  See joint special operations task force.

JSP	Joint Support Plan

JSPD	Joint Strategic Planning Document

JSPDSA	Joint Strategic Planning Document Supporting Analyses

JSPS	[USA] DoD:  See Joint Strategic Planning System.

JSRR	Jamming To Signal Ratio Required

JSS	Joint Surveillance System

JSSEE	Joint Service Software Engineering Environment

JSSIS	Joint Staff Support Information System (OJCS)

JSTARS	[USA] Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System

JSTP	Joint System Test Program

JSTPS	Joint Strategic Target Planning Staff

JSTRC	Joint Services Telecommunications Requirements Contract

JT&E	Joint Test & Evaluation

JTACMS	Joint Tactical Cruise Missile System (USAF/USA)

JTAO	Joint Tactical Air Operations

JTB	Joint Targeting Board

JTB	Joint Transportation Board (JCS)

JTC2	Joint Tactical Command and Control

JTC3-CDBS	Joint Tactical Command, Control, and Communications - Central Data Base System

JTC3A	Joint Tactical Command, Control, and Communications Agency (now JIEO)

JTCB	[USA] DoD:  See joint targeting coordination board.

JTCG	Joint Technical Coordinating Group

JTCG-ME	[USA] DoD:  See Joint Technical Coordinating Group for Munitions Effectiveness.

JTCG/AS	Joint Technical Coordinating Group For Aircraft Survivability

JTCG/EW	Joint Technical Coordinating Group For Electronic Warfare

JTCG/ME	Joint Technical Coordination Group for Munitions Effectiveness

JTCO	Joint Tactical Communications Office

JTD	Joint Tables of Distribution (Manning Document)

JTD	Joint Test Director

JTDE	[USA] Joint Technology Demonstrator Engine

JTE	Joint Test Element

JTECH	Japanese Technology Evaluation Database

JTENS	Joint Tactical Exploitation Of National Systems

JTF	[USA] Joint Task Force

JTF-7	Joint Task Force 7 Automation Support (USREDCOM)

JTF-AK	Joint Task Force - Alaska

JTF-AL	Joint Task Force - Aleutians

JTF/LOCE	Joint Tactical Division/Limited Operational Capability Europe

JTFP	Joint Tactical Fusion Program

JTIDS	[UK/USA] Joint Tactical Integrated Display System.  A tactical display that combines information from the aircraft own equipment with information from an AWACS, ground stations or ships.  Fitted to the Sea Harries FRS.2.

JTIDS	Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (US)

JTIRS	Japanese Technical Information Research Service

JTL	Joint Target List

JTLS	Joint Theater Level Simulator

JTMD	Joint Theater Missile Defense

JTMLS	Joint Tactical Microwave Landing System

JTN	JOINT TARGETING NETWORK

JTR	Joint Travel Regulation

JTRB	Joint Telecommunications Resource Board

JTS	[USA] Joint Training Squadron

JTSG	Joint Targeting Steering Group

JTSH	Joint Threat Simulator Handbook

JTTP	[USA] DoD:  See joint tactics, techniques, and procedures.

JTTP	Joint Tactics, Techniques and Procedures

Ju Jitsu	[USA/UK] Overflights of the USSR by RB-45Cs, on loan from the USAF to the RAF, with British crews. One flight by three aircraft in 1952, another one a year and a half later.

JUA	Joint Usage Agreement

JUD	Jam Until Destroyed

judy	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "I have contact and am taking over the intercept."

JUF	Joint Users File

JUG	JOPES Users Group

Jugoslovensko Ratno

   Vazduhoplovstvo	[Yugoslavia] Yugoslav Air Force.

JUH-MTF	Joint User Handbook for Message Text Formats

JULLS	Joint Universal Lessons Learned System

jump speed(*)	[USA] DoD:  The airspeed at which parachute troops can jump with comparative safety from an aircraft.

jumpmaster	[USA] DoD:  The assigned airborne-qualified individual who controls parachutists from the time they enter the aircraft until they exit.  See also stick commander (air transport).

JUMPS	Joint Uniform Military Pay System (DoD)

Jungle Jim	[USA] See "Farm Gate".

Juno	[Allied] One of the landing beaches used for Overlord.

JUTCPS	Joint Uniform Telephone Communications Precedence System

JUWTF	Joint Unconventional Warfare Task Force

JVIDS	Joint Visually Integrated Display System

JVX	Joint Vertical Lift Airlift (CV-22)

JWC	Joint Warfare Center (USREDCOM)

JWDSC	JOPES/WIS Data Standardization Committee

JWG	Joint Working Group

JWICS	[USA] DoD:  See Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System.

JWIDS	Joint Worldwide Interoperability Demonstration System

JWIS	Joint WWMCCS Information System

JWR	Joint War Room


Jet Powered Bombs

JB-1  	Northrop JB-1 Bat, a twin-jet flying-wing guided bomb.

JB-2  	Americanized German V-1 flying bomb.

JB-3  	Air-to-Air missile with rocket engine and SARH homing.

JB-4	JB-5  Rocket.

JB-6  	Rocket.

JB-7  	Pilotless bomber.

JB-10	Northrop JB-10 flying-wing jet-engined cruise missile.


JCSP Examples

JCSP 1	Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms

JCSP 2	Unified Action Armed Forces

JCSP 4	Organization and Functions of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

JCSP 6	Joint Reporting Structure (JRS)

JCSP 7	Worldwide Military Command and Control System Standards

JCSP 10	Tactical Command and Control and Communications System Standards

JCSP 11	Tactical Communications Planning Guide

JCSP 12	Information Exchange Planning Guidance

JCSP 15	Mobility System Policies, Procedures and Considerations

JCSP 18	Operations Security Policy, Concepts, and Standards

JCSP 19	WWMCCS Objectives and Management Plan

JCSP 20	Joint Unconventional Warfare, Policy, Concepts and Procedures

JCSP 21	Mobilization Planning

JCSP 22	WWMCCS ADP System Security (WASS Manual) (WWMCCS)


K

K	[USSR] Korrektirovchik --- Corrector. Meaning artillery spotter, as in the Mi-24K Hind-G2.

K	Kilo

K	Thousand (For computer storage, 1024)

K-2	Taegu Air Base (Korea)

K-BALL	Cannibalize

K-day	[USA] DoD:  The basic date for the introduction of a convoy system on any particular convoy lane. See also D-day; M-day.

KA-6	[USA] DoD:  See Intruder.

KAAO	Korean Air Area of Operations

KAC	Key Access Code

Kadesh	[Israel] Israeli operations that initiated the Suez conflict. 1956.

KADS	Korean Air Defense Sector

KADS	Korean Air Defense System

Kairyu	[Japan] Two-seat submarine.  Originally designed to carry two torpedoes; later modified for a suicide attack with 450kg explosives.

KAIS	Korean Air Intelligence System

Kaiten	[Japan] Single-seat suicide submarine, in fact a modification of the Long lance torpedo.  The I-class submarines could carry four (later six).  Sunk only three allied ships:  a tanker, an escort destroyer, and a cargo vessel.

KALCC	Korean Airlift Control Center

KAMO	Korean Airlift Management Office

KAPSE	Kernel Ada Programming Support Environment

KASMS	Korean Air Support Management System

KB	[USSR] Konstruktorskoye ByuroDesign Bureau.

KB	Kilobits

KB/S	Kilobits Per Second

KC-10	Extender

KC-135	[USA] DoD:  See Stratotanker.

KCOIC	Korean Combat Operations Intelligence Center

KCRCC	Korean Combined Rescue Coordination Center

KCSS	Korean Combat Support System

KD	Keyboard Display

KD	Kilodigit

KDC	Key Distribution Center

KDF	[Denmark] Kongelige Danske FlygvabnetRoyal Danish Air Force

KDT	Keyboard Display Terminal

KDU	Keyboard Display Unit

KE	Kinetic Energy

Kehl	[Germany] Command transmitter for Fritz-X and Hs 193 guided weapons.

Keokuk	[Allied] Airborne operation on D-day, by the 101st Airborne in the US sector.

KERMIT	Mainframe/Micro, Micro/Micro Protocol (named after the legendary frog)

KEW	Kinetic Energy Weapons

key employee	[USA] DoD:  Any Reservist identified by his or her employer, private or public, as filling a key position.

key facilities list	[USA] DoD:  A register of selected command installations and industrial facilities of primary importance to the support of military operations or military production programs. It is prepared under the policy direction of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

key point(*)	[USA] DoD:  A concentrated site or installation, the destruction or capture of which would seriously affect the war effort or the success of operations.

key position	[USA] DoD:  A civilian position, public or private (designated by the employer and approved by the Secretary concerned), that cannot be vacated during war or national emergency.

key terrain(*)	[USA] DoD:  Any locality, or area, the seizure or retention of which affords a marked advantage to either combatant. See also vital ground.

KEYSTREAM	Output of Crypto Device

KFL	Key Facilities List

KFOS	Korean Fragmentary Order System

KFP	[South Korea] Korean Fighter Program

KG	Key Generator (Crypto)

KGB	[USSR] Komitet Gosudarstvennoy Bezopastny, secret service.

KGB	Committee for State Security (Soviet)

KHZ	Kilo-Hertz

KIA	[USA] DoD:  See killed in action.

KIAS	Knots Indicated Air Speed

Kikusui	[Japan] Campaign of suicide attacks to defend Okinawa against US invasion, April 1945.  Involved suicide attacks by over 1600 aircraft, about 80 Kaiten manned torpedoes, the battleship Yamato, the cruiser Yahagi, and eight destroyers.  The US lost 26 ships and 164 were damaged, out of a total of 1300.  (On Okinawa itself, about half of the 100,000 Japanese death were the result of suicide actions.)

kill probability(*)	[USA] DoD:  A measure of the probability of destroying a target.

killed in action	[USA] DoD:  A casualty category applicable to a hostile casualty, other than the victim of a terrorist activity, who is killed outright or who dies as a result of wounds or other injuries before reaching a medical treatment facility. Also called KIA. See also casualty category.

killing zone	[USA] DoD:  An area in which a commander plans to force the enemy to concentrate so as to destroy him with conventional weapons or the tactical employment of nuclear weapons.

kiloton weapon(*)	[USA] DoD:  A nuclear weapon, the yield of which is measured in terms of thousands of tons of trinitrotoluene explosive equivalents, producing yields from 1 to 999 kilotons. See also megaton weapon; nominal weapon; subkiloton weapon.

Kingfisher	[USA] Anti-ship cruise missile;  AQM-60.  (Also a NATO codename for a USSR cruise missile)

KISS	Korean Intelligence Support System

KIT	KAPSE Interface Team

Kit Carson	[USA] Ex-NVA or Viet Cong people, serving as scouts for the USA / South Vietnamese forces.

kite(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a device which when towed, submerges and planes at a predetermined level without sideways displacement.

KITIA	KAPSE Interface Team for Industry and Academia

Kitty Car	[USA] Upgrade for the F-101B Voodoo, to make the carrying of Genie rockets with nuclear warheads --- intended for air-to-air use possible.

KLOC	Thousand (K) Lines of Code

KLu	[Netherlands] Koninklijke LuchtmachtRoyal Air Force.

KM	Kilometer

KMU	[USA] Guidance unit for guided bombs.

KNL	[Norway] Kongelige Norske LuftforsvaretRoyal Norwegian Air Force

KNOBS	Knowledge Based System (RADC)

KNP	Korean National Police

KO	Korea

KOA	Korean Operation Area

KOC	Key Operational Capability

Kogge	[Germany] WWII guidance transmitter, used for the Enzian missile.

Koku Hombu	[Japan] Air Headquarters of the Imperial Army.

Koku Jieitai	[Japan] Air Self-Defense Force.

Kongelige Danske Flygvabnet	[Denmark] Royal Danish Air Force

Kongelige Norske Luftforsvaret	[Norway] Royal Norwegian Air Force

Koninklijke Luchtmacht	[Netherlands] Royal Air Force.

Koryu	[Japan] Five-seat submarine.

KP	[USA] Kitchen Punishment

KPL	Key Personnel Locator

KR    	[USSR] Kreyser (cruiser)

KRPL	[USSR] Krylataya raketa podvodnykh lodok - SLCM

KRS	Knowledge-based Replanning System

KRU	[USSR] Korabl upravleniye (command ship)

KRVB	[USSR] Krylataya raketa vozdushnogo bazirovaniya - ALCM

KRZB	[USSR] Krylataya raketa zemnogo bazirovaniya - GLCM

KS	Directorate of Mission Support, AFDSDC

KSC	Kennedy Space Center

KSN	Kit Serial Number

KSOS	Kernalized Secure Operating System

KSR	Keyboard Send/Receive

KSUB	Submarine Broadcast

KT	Kiloton

KTA	Korean Telecommunication Authority

KTACS	Korean Tactical Air Control System

KTO	Kuwait Theater of Operations

KTS	Knots

KTTC	Keesler Technical Training Center

KU	[USSR] Koreblnyi Uchebno --- shipboard instructional, as in Su-27KU.

Ku.Fl.Gr.	[Germany] Kustenfliegergruppen, coastal air group.

Kurier	[Germany] High-speed squirt data transmitter, used by German submarines during WWII.

KV	Kilovolts

KVA	Kilovolt Ampere

KVAN	Korean Voice Alerting Network

KVDT	Keyboard Video Display Terminal

KVDU	Keyboard/Visual Display Unit

KW	Kilowatt

KWCC	KTACS Warning and Control Center

KWIC	Key Word in Context

KWN	Korean Wideband Network

KWNX	Keyword Index Subsystem

KWOC	Key Word Out of Context

KY	Kentucky


L

L&I	Launch And Impact (Radar Missile Report)

L&MM	Logistics and Materiel Management

L&OG	[USA] Logistics & Operations Group

L-COM	Logistics Composite Model (USAF)

L-hour	[USA] DoD:  See times.

L/C	Load Crew

L/D	Lift / Drag Ratio

L6	Honeywell Level 6 (WWMCCS)

LA	Library Administrator

LA	Log Analyzer

LA	Logistics Assistance

LAAFS	Los Angeles Air Force Station

LAAMS	Land Armaments Movement Model

LAAS	Low Altitude Airfield Attack System

LAAS	Low Altitude Alerting System

LAAW	Lightweight Assault Antitank Weapon

LAB	Land Air Battle

LABCOM	U.S. Army Laboratory Command (USA)

LABS	[USA] Low-altitude Bombing Systemtossing nuclear bombs in a half-loop, returning to low altitude on the opposite direction.

LAC	Leading Air Craftsman

LAC	Local Area Controller

LACI	Land Air Campaign Initiative (USAREUR)

LAD	[USA] DoD:  See latest arrival date.

LAD	Low Altitude Dispenser

LADD	[USA] Low Altitude Drogue Deliverydropping nuclear bombs that are retarded by a parachute and have a time fuse.

Laffing Eagle	[USA] RU-21 mission.

LAGs	Logical Application Group(s)

LAH	Light Attack Helicopter

LAIS	Logistics Attrition Information System (TAC)

LAK	Look-alike disk

LAM	[UK] Long Aerial Mine.  An explosive charge, towed behind an aircraft on a 600m line, in to hope that enemy aircraft would hit it.  During WWII twenty RAF Douglas A-20 Boston/Havoc aircraft were actually using this weapon for a brief period.

LAM	Logistics Attrition Model (SAC)

Lam Son 719	[USA] US support for South-Vietnamese operations in Laos, autumn 1970.

LAMM	Land Armament Manpower and Material Data Base (NATO)

LAMPS	[USA] Light Airborne Multi-Purpose System. LAMPS I was the SH-2D Seasprite, LAMPS II is the SH-60B Seahawk.

LAMPS	Logistics Assessment of Modifications Program

LAMS	Local Area Missile System

LAN	Launch After NUDET

LAN	Local Area Network

LANA	[USA] 50th Anniversary of Naval Aviation. The L is the symbol for 50 in the Roman numeric system. This was a transcontinental speed record attempt, flown by F4H-1Fs. 869.73mph.

LANA	[USA] Low-Altitude Night Attack system.  Podded system carrier by the A-7.

LANCC	LAN Communications Controller

LANCC	Local Area Network Control Center

LANCC/SM	LAN Control Center and Security Monitor

Lance	[USA] DoD:  A mobile, storable, liquid propellant, surface-to-surface guided missile, with nuclear and nonnuclear capability; designed to support the Army corps with long-range fires. Designated as XMGM-52.

land arm mode(*)	[USA] DoD:  A mode of operation in which automatic sequence is used to engage and disengage appropriate modes of an aircraft automatic flight control system in order to execute the various flight phases in the terminal area necessary for completing an automatic approach and landing.

land control operations	[USA] DoD:  The employment of ground forces, supported by naval and air forces, as appropriate, to achieve military objectives in vital land areas. Such operations include destruction of opposing ground forces, securing key terrain, protection of vital land lines of communication, and establishment of local military superiority in areas of land operations. See also sea control operations.

land effect	[USA] DoD:  See coastal refraction.

Land Mattress	[Allied] Land-based version of Sea Mattress, using 3in rockets with 5in warheads and 30-tube launchers.

land mine warfare	[USA] DoD:  See mine warfare.

land projection operations	[USA] DoD:  See land, sea, or aerospace projection operations.

land search	[USA] DoD:  The search of terrain by Earth-bound personnel.

land, sea, or aerospace

   projection operations	[USA] DoD:  The employment of land, sea, or air forces, or appropriate combinations thereof, to project United States military power into areas controlled or threatened by enemy forces. Operations may include penetration of such areas by amphibious, airborne, or land-transported means, as well as air combat operations by land-based and/or carrier air.

landing aid(*)	[USA] DoD:  Any illuminating light, radio beacon, radar device, communicating device, or any system of such devices for aiding aircraft in an approach and landing.

landing approach(*)	[USA] DoD:  The continuously changing position of an aircraft in space directed toward effecting a landing on a predetermined area.

landing area	[USA] DoD:  1. The part of the objective area within which are conducted the landing operations of an amphibious force. It includes the beach, the approaches to the beach, the transport areas, the fire support areas, the air occupied by close supporting aircraft, and the land included in the advance inland to the initial objective. 2. (Airborne) The general area used for landing troops and materiel either by airdrop or air landing. This area includes one or more drop zones or landing strips. 3. Any specially prepared or selected surface of land, water, or deck designated or used for takeoff and landing of aircraft. See also airfield.

landing attack	[USA] DoD:  An attack against enemy defenses by troops landed from ships, aircraft, boats, or amphibious vehicles. See also assault.

landing beach(*)	[USA] DoD:  That portion of a shoreline usually required for the landing of a battalion landing team. However, it may also be that portion of a shoreline constituting a tactical locality (such as the shore of a bay) over which a force larger or smaller than a battalion landing team may be landed.

landing craft and amphibious

   vehicle assignment table	[USA] DoD:  A table showing the assignment of personnel and materiel to each landing craft and amphibious vehicle and the assignment of the landing craft and amphibious vehicles to waves for the ship-to-shore movement.

landing craft availability table	[USA] DoD:  A tabulation of the type and number of landing craft that will be available from each ship of the transport group. The table is the basis for the assignment of landing craft to the boat groups for the ship-to-shore movement.

landing craft(*)	[USA] DoD:  A craft employed in amphibious operations, specifically designed for carrying troops and equipment and for beaching, unloading, and retracting. Also used for logistic cargo resupply operations.

landing diagram(*)	[USA] DoD:  A graphic means of illustrating the plan for the ship-to-shore movement.

landing force supplies	[USA] DoD:  Those supplies remaining in assault shipping after initial combat supplies and floating dumps have been unloaded.  They are landed selectively in accordance with the requirements of the landing force until the situation ashore permits the inception of general unloading.

landing force support party	[USA] DoD:  The forward echelon of the combat service support element formed to facilitate the ship-to-shore movement. It may contain a surface assault support element (shore party) and a helicopter assault support element (helicopter support). The landing force support party is brought into existence by a formal activation order issued by the commander, landing force.

landing force(*)	[USA] DoD:  A task organization of troop units, aviation and ground, assigned to an amphibious assault. It is the highest troop echelon in the amphibious operation. See also amphibious force.

landing group	[USA] DoD:  In amphibious operations, a subordinate task organization of the landing force capable of conducting landing operations, under a single tactical command, against a position or group of positions.

landing mat(*)	[USA] DoD:  A prefabricated, portable mat so designed that any number of planks (sections) may be rapidly fastened together to form surfacing for emergency runways, landing beaches, etc.

landing plan	[USA] DoD:  In amphibious operations, a collective term referring to all individually prepared naval and landing force documents that, taken together, present in detail all instructions for execution of the ship-to-shore movement.

landing point(*)	[USA] DoD:  A point within a landing site where one helicopter or vertical takeoff and landing aircraft can land. See also airfield.

landing roll(*)	[USA] DoD:  The movement of an aircraft from touchdown through deceleration to taxi speed or full stop.

landing schedule	[USA] DoD:  In an amphibious operation, a schedule which shows the beach, hour, and priorities of landing of assault units, and which coordinates the movements of landing craft from the transports to the beach in order to execute the scheme of maneuver ashore.

landing sequence table	[USA] DoD:  A document that incorporates the detailed plans for ship-to-shore movement of nonscheduled units.

landing ship dock(*)	[USA] DoD:  A ship designed to transport and launch loaded amphibious craft and/or amphibian vehicles with their crews and embarked personnel and/or equipment and to render limited docking and repair services to small ships and craft.

landing ship(*)	[USA] DoD:  An assault ship which is designed for long sea voyages and for rapid unloading over and on to a beach.

landing site(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. A site within a landing zone containing one or more landing points. See also airfield. 2. In amphibious operations, a continuous segment of coastline over which troops, equipment and supplies can be landed by surface means.

landing threshold	[USA] DoD:  The beginning of that portion of a runway usable for landing.

landing vehicle, tracked,

   engineer, model 1	[USA] DoD:  A lightly armored amphibious vehicle designed for minefield and obstacle clearance in amphibious assaults and operations inland. Equipped with line charges for projection in advance of the vehicle and bulldozer-type blade with scarifier teeth. Designated as LVTE-l.

landing zone control	[USA] DoD:  See pathfinder drop zone control.

landing zone control party(*)	[USA] DoD:  Personnel specially trained and equipped to establish and operate communications devices from the ground for traffic control of aircraft/helicopters for a specific landing zone.

landing zone(*)	[USA] DoD:  Any specified zone used for the landing of aircraft.  See also airfield.

landmark(*)	[USA] DoD:  A feature, either natural or artificial, that can be accurately determined on the ground from a grid reference.

LANDSOUTH	Allied Land Forces Southern Europe (NATO)

LANDSOUTHEAST	Allied Land Forces Southeastern Europe (NATO)

LANDSS	[USA] Lightweight Advanced Night/Day Surveillance System.  A surveillance RPV program.

lane marker(*)	[USA] DoD:  In land mine warfare, sign used to mark a minefield lane. Lane markers, at the entrance to and exit from the lane, may be referenced to a landmark or intermediate marker. See also marker; minefield lane.

LANT	Atlantic Area

LANTCOM	Atlantic Command

LANTDAC	Atlantic Command Defense Analysis Center

LANTFLT	Atlantic Fleet

LANTIRN	[USA] Low-Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infra-Red, Night.  Equipment carried by aircraft configured for night attacks.

LAP	Launcher Avionics Package

lap course(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, the true course desired to be made good during a run along a lap.

lap track(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, the center line of a lap; ideally, the track to be followed by the sweep or detecting gear.

lap turn(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, the maneuver a minesweeper carries out during the period between the completion of one run and the commencement of the run immediately following.

lap width(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, the swept path of the ship or formation divided by the percentage coverage being swept to.

lap(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, that section or strip of an area assigned to a single sweeper or formation of sweepers for a run through the area.

LAP-B	Link Access Protocol-Balanced

LAPD	Link Access Procedure

LAPE	Low Altitude Parachute Extraction System

LAPES	[USA] Low Altitude Parachute Extraction System

LAR	Logistics Assessment Review

large spread	[USA] DoD:  A report by an observer or a spotter to the ship to indicate that the distance between the bursts of a salvo is excessive.

large-lot storage	[USA] DoD:  A quantity of material which will require four or more pallet columns stored to maximum height. Usually accepted as stock stored in carload or greater quantities. See also storage.

large-scale map	[USA] DoD:  A map having a scale of 1:75,000 or larger. See also map.

LARTS	LOGAIR Real-Time Terminal System (AFLC)

LASER	Light Amplification By Stimulated Emission of Radiation

laser designator(*)	[USA] DoD:  A device that emits a beam of laser energy which is used to mark a specific place or object.

laser guidance unit(*)	[USA] DoD:  A device which incorporates a laser seeker to provide guidance commandss to the control system of a missile, projectile or bomb.

laser guided weapon(*)	[USA] DoD:  A weapon which uses a seeker to detect laser energy reflected from a laser marked/designated target and through signal processing provides guidance commands to a control system which guides the weapon to the point from which the laser energy is being reflected.

laser illuminator(*)	[USA] DoD:  A device for enhancing the illumination in a zone of action by irradiating with a laser beam.

laser intelligence	[USA] DoD:  Technical and geo-location intelligence derived from laser systems; a subcategory of electro-optical intelligence. Also called LASINT. See also electro-optical intelligence; intelligence.

laser linescan system(*)	[USA] DoD:  An active airborne imagery recording system which uses a laser as the primary source of illumination to scan the ground beneath the flight path, adding successive across-track lines to the record as the vehicle advances. See also infrared linescan system.

laser pulse duration(*)	[USA] DoD:  The time during which the laser output pulse power remains continuously above half its maximum value.

laser rangefinder(*)	[USA] DoD:  A device which uses laser energy for determining the distance from the device to a place or object.

laser seeker(*)	[USA] DoD:  A device based on a direction sensitive receiver which detects the energy reflected from a laser designated target and defines the direction of the target relative to the receiver. See also laser guided weapon.

laser target designating

   system(*)	[USA] DoD:  A system which is used to direct (aim or point) laser energy at a target. The system consists of the laser designator or laser target marker with its display and control components necessary to acquire the target and direct the beam of laser energy thereon.

laser target marker	[USA] DoD:  See laser designator.

laser target marking system	[USA] DoD:  See laser target designating system.

laser tracker(*)	[USA] DoD:  A device which locks on to the reflected energy from a laser marked/designated target and defines the direction of the target relative to itself.

lashing point	[USA] DoD:  See tie down point.

lashing(*)	[USA] DoD:  See tie down. (DOD) See also restraint of loads.

LASINT	[USA] DoD:  See laser intelligence.

LASL	[USA] Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory

LASS	[USA] USN:  Launch Area Support Ship

LASS	Logistics Activities Status System (JCS)

LAT	Latitude

LATA	Local Access and Transport Areas

late time	[USA] DoD:  See span of detonation (atomic demolition munition employment).

late(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, a report made to the observer or spotter, whenever there is a delay in reporting "shot" by coupling a time in seconds with the report.

lateral gain(*)	[USA] DoD:  The amount of new ground covered laterally by successive photographic runs over an area.

lateral route(*)	[USA] DoD:  A route generally parallel to the forward edge of the battle area, which crosses, or feeds into, axial routes. See also route.

lateral spread	[USA] DoD:  A technique used to place the mean point of impact of two or more units 100 meters apart on a line perpendicular to the gun-target line.

lateral tell	[USA] DoD:  See track telling.

latest arrival date	[USA] DoD:  A day, relative to C-day, that is specified by a planner as the latest date when a unit, a resupply shipment, or replacement personnel can arrive and complete unloading at the port of debarkation and support the concept of operations. Also called LAD.  See also earliest arrival date.

latitude band(*)	[USA] DoD:  Any latitudinal strip, designated by accepted units of linear or angular measurement, which circumscribes the Earth. Also called latitudinal band.

lattice(*)	[USA] DoD:  A network of intersecting positional lines printed on a map or chart from which a fix may be obtained.

LAU	Launcher Unit

launch	[USA] DoD:  The transition from static repose to dynamic flight of a missile.

launch pad(*)	[USA] DoD:  A concrete or other hard surface area on which a missile launcher is positioned.

launch time	[USA] DoD:  The time at which an aircraft or missile is scheduled to be airborne. See also airborne order.

launch under attack	[USA] DoD:  Execution by National Command Authorities of Single Integrated Operational Plan forces subsequent to tactical warning of strategic nuclear attack against the United States and prior to first impact. Also called LUA.

launcher(*)	[USA] DoD:  A structural device designed to support and hold a missile in position for firing.

LAV	Light Armored Vehicle

law of armed conflict	[USA] DoD:  See law of war.

law of war	[USA] DoD:  That part of international law that regulates the conduct of armed hostilities. Also called the law of armed conflict. See also rules of engagement.

LAWS	Low-Altitude Warning System

lay	[USA] DoD:  1. Direct or adjust the aim of a weapon. 2. Setting of a weapon for a given range, or for a given direction, or both. 3. To drop one or more aerial bombs or aerial mines onto the surface from an aircraft. 4. To spread a smoke screen on the ground from an aircraft. 5. To calculate or project a course. 6. To lay on: a. to execute a bomber strike; b. to set up a mission.

lay leader or lay reader	[USA] DoD:  A volunteer ("lay leader" in Army and Air Force; "lay reader" in Navy and Marine Corps) appointed by the commanding officer and supervised and trained by the command chaplain to serve for a period of time to meet the needs of a particular religious faith group when their military chaplains are not available.  The lay leader or lay reader may conduct services, but may not exercise any other activities usually reserved for the ordained clergy. See also command chaplain; command chaplain of the combatant command; religious ministry support; religious ministry support plan; religious ministry support team; Service component command chaplain.

lay reader	[USA] DoD:  See lay leader or lay reader.

lay reference number(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a number allocated to an individual mine by the minefield planning authority to provide a simple means of referring to it.

laydown bombing(*)	[USA] DoD:  A very low level bombing technique wherein delay fuzes and/or devices are used to allow the attacker to escape the effects of the bomb.

layer depth	[USA] DoD:  The depth from the surface of the sea to the point above the first major negative thermocline at which sound velocity is maximum.

layer tint	[USA] DoD:  See hypsometric tinting.

lazy	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "Equipment indicated at standby."

LB	[UK] Delivery of Spitfires to Malta, 18 May 1942.

LB	Line Block

LB	Local Battery

LBA	[Germany] LuftfahrtBundesAmt

LBD	Laser Beam Directors (RADC)

LBH	Light Battlefield Helicopter

LBS	Line Block Simulator

LC3	Logistics Command, Control, and Communications

LCA	[India] Light Combat Aircraft. Indigenous fighter aircraft, under development in India.

LCA	Landing Craft, Assault

LCA	Logistics Control Activity (USA)

LCAC	[USA] USN: Landing Craft, Air Cushioned

LCAMIMS	Logistics Capability Assessment Models Information Management system (HQ USAF)

LCATS	Large Capacity Automated Telecommunications System (USAF)

LCC	[USA] DoD:  See amphibious command ship.

LCC	[USA] Land Component Commander

LCC	Launch Control Center

LCC	Life Cycle Cost/Costing

LCC	Logistics Coordination/Control Center

LCCE	Life Cycle Cost Estimate

LCCS	Life Cycle Contractor Support

LCD	Liquid Crystal Display

LCD	Load Classification Group

LCD	Logistics Communication Division

LCE	Logistics Capability Estimator

LCEHV	[USA] Low Cost Expendable Harassment Vehicle.  RPV development program.

LCH	Light Combat Helicopter

LCI	[USA] USN:  Landing Craft, Infantry

LCLM	[USA] Low-Cost Lightweight Missile, a possible Sidewinder replacement.

LCM	[USA] USN:  Landing Craft, Mechanized (units)

LCM	Laboratory Contract Manager

LCM	Life Cycle Management

LCM	Line Control Module

LCM	Logistics Capability Model (USAFE)

LCMM	Life Cycle Management Model

LCMS	Logistics Capability Measurement System (USAF)

LCMWG	Life Cycle Management Working Group

LCN	Load Classification Number

LCN	Local Computer Network

LCP	[USA] USN:  Landing Craft, Personnel

LCPVC	Life Cycle Present Value Costs

LCS	Launch Control System

LCS	Life Cycle Support

LCT	[USA] USN:  Landing Craft, Tank

LCT	Low Cost Terminal

LCU	[USA] USN:  Landing Craft, Utility

LCVP	[USA] USN:  Landing Craft, Vehicles and Personnel

LD	Loaded Deployability Posture

LDA	Landing Distance Available

LDC	Land Defense of CONUS

LDC	Local Distribution Center Telephone

LDEF	Long-Duration Exposure Facility (RADC)

LDG	Logistics Data Gateway

LDGP	Low-Drag, General Purpose (Bomb)

LDMX	Local Digital Message Exchange

LDO	[USA] Limited Duty Officer

LDO	Limited Duty Officer (USN)

LDS	Local Distribution System

LDS	Logistics Data System

LDVS	Logistics Data Validation System (JCS)

LEA	Law Enforcement Agency

LEA	Limited Exclusion Area

LEA	Logistics Evaluation Agency (USA)

LEAD	Low-Cost Encryption Authentication Devices

lead agent	[USA] DoD:  Individual Services, combatant commands, or Joint Staff directorates may be assigned as lead agents for developing and maintaining joint doctrine, joint tactics, techniques, and procedures (JTTP) publications, or joint administrative publications. The lead agent is responsible for developing, coordinating, reviewing, and maintaining an assigned doctrine, JTTP, or joint administrative publication. See also coordinating review authority; joint administrative publication; joint doctrine; joint publication; joint tactics, techniques, and procedures; joint test publication; primary review authority.

lead aircraft	[USA] DoD:  1. The airborne aircraft designated to exercise command of other aircraft within the flight. 2. An aircraft in the van of two or more aircraft.

lead collision course(*)	[USA] DoD:  A vector which, if maintained by an interceptor aircraft, will result in collision between the interceptor's fixed armament and the target.

lead pursuit(*)	[USA] DoD:  An interceptor vector designed to maintain a course of flight at a predetermined point ahead of a target.

LEAMS	Law Enforcement Automated Management Subsystem

Leap Second	[USA] DoD:  A second of time that is added to or removed from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) to keep UTC within 0.9 seconds of UT1 (see Universal Time). Leap Seconds are normally introduced at the end of June or December if required. The decision to introduce a Leap Second is announced by the International Time Bureau (Bureau International de l'Heure, or BIH) approximately eight to ten weeks in advance. See also Coordinated Universal Time.

leapfrog(*)	[USA] DoD:  Form of movement in which like supporting elements are moved successively through or by one another along the axis of movement of supported forces.

LEASAT	Leased Satellite Communications System

LEASATCOM	Leased Satellite Communications

leaver convoy(*)	[USA] DoD:  A convoy which has broken off from the main convoy and is proceeding to a different destination. See also leaver; leaver section.

leaver section(*)	[USA] DoD:  A group of ships forming part of the main convoy which will subsequently break off to become leavers or a leaver convoy. See also leaver; leaver convoy.

leaver(*)	[USA] DoD:  A merchant ship which breaks off from a convoy to proceed to a different destination and becomes independent. Also called convoy leaver. See also leaver convoy; leaver section.

LEC	LANTCOM Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) Center Local Exchange

LED	Light-Emitting Diode

LEDC	Logistics Executive Development Course

left (or right)(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. Terms used to establish the relative position of a body of troops. The person using the terms "left" or "right" is assumed to be facing in the direction of the enemy regardless of whether the troops are advancing towards or withdrawing from the enemy. 2. Correction used in adjusting fire to indicate that a lateral shift of the mean point of impact perpendicular to the reference line or spotting line is desired.

left (right) bank	[USA] DoD:  That bank of a stream or river on the left (right) of the observer when he is facing in the direction of flow or downstream.

Left Foot	[USA] RU-21 mission.

Left Jab	[USA] RU-21 mission.

LEI	Link Eleven Improvements

LeLv	[Finland] Lentolaivue

LEM	[USA] Lunar Excursion Module, renamed LM.

LEM	Logistics Element Manager

LENSCE	Limited Enemy Situation Correlation Element (USAF)

LEP	Logistics Excellence Program

LEP	Lowest Evaluated Price

LERTCON	Alert Condition System (JCS)

LERX	Leading Edge Root eXtension

LES	Leading Edge Simulation (TAC)

LES	Leave and Earnings Statement

LES	Lincoln Laboratory Experimental Satellite

LES 8/9	Lincoln Laboratories Experimental Satellites Number 8 And 9

level	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a word meaning, "Contact designated is at your angels."

level of detail	[USA] DoD:  Within the current joint planning and execution systems, movement characteristics are described at five distinct levels of detail. These levels are: a. level I. aggregated level.  Expressed as total number of passengers and total short tons, total measurement tons, total square feet and/or total hundreds of barrels by unit line number (ULN), cargo increment number (CIN), and personnel increment number (PIN). b. level II. summary level. Expressed as total number of passengers by ULN and PIN and short tons, measurement tons (including barrels), total square feet of bulk, oversize, outsize, and non-air-transportable cargo by ULN and CIN. c. level III. detail by cargo category. Expressed as total number of passengers by ULN and PIN and short tons, and/or measurement tons (including barrels), total square feet of cargo as identified by the ULN or CIN three-position cargo category code. d. level IV. detail expressed as number of passengers and individual dimensional data (expressed in length, width, and height in number of inches) of cargo by equipment type by ULN. e. level V. detail by priority of shipment. Expressed as total number of passengers by Service specialty code in deployment sequence by ULN individual weight (in pounds) and dimensional data (expressed in length, width, and height in number of inches) of equipment in deployment sequence by ULN.

level of effort-oriented items	[USA] DoD:  Items for which requirements computations are based on such factors as equipment and personnel density and time and rate of use. See also combination mission/level of effort-oriented items; mission-oriented items.

level of supply(*)	[USA] DoD:  The quantity of supplies or materiel authorized or directed to be held in anticipation of future demands. See also operating level of supply; order and shipping time; procurement lead time; requisitioning objective; safety level of supply; stockage objective; strategic reserve.

level-of-effort munitions(*)	[USA] DoD:  In stockpile planning, munitions stocked on the basis of expected daily expenditure rate, the number of combat days, and the attrition rate assumed, to counter targets the number of which is unknown. See also threat-oriented munitions.

LEWWG	Land Electronic Warfare Working Group

LEX	Leading Edge eXtension

LF	Landing Force

LF	Launch Facility

LF	Low Frequency (30-300 KHZ)

LF	Low Frequency Synthesizer

LFA	Low Frequency Active

LFF	Logistics Factors File (WWMCCS)

LFICS	Landing Force Integrated Communications System

LFOC	Landing Force Operations Center (USMC)

LFSMS	Logistics Force Structure Management System

LFSP	Landing Force Support Party (USMC)

LG	Directorate of Logistics Systems, AFDSDC

LG	Logistics

LGB	[USA] Laser Guided Bomb

LGD	Large Group Display

LGM	[USA] Silo-launched, guided ground-to-ground Missile.

LGM	LGM-118A:  Peacekeeper ICBM (SAC)

LGM	LGM-25 Titan II

LGM	LGM-30 Minuteman. See Minuteman.

LGP	Laser Guided Projectile

LGWD	Large Group Wall Display

LH	Light Helicopter

LHA	[USA] DoD:  See amphibious assault ship (general purpose).  Carrier for helicopters and VTOL aircraft, combined with loading dock for amphibious operations. Examples

LHCN	Long Haul Communication Network

LHCRC	Lapheld Computer Requirements Contract

LHD	[USA] USN:  Amphibious Assault Ship.  Improved LHA. (CIRCA 1990s)  Examples

LHDLC	Logical High-Level Data Lead Control

LHIA	Logistics Horizontal Integration Analysis

LHITA	Long Haul Information Transfer Architecture

LHX	[USA] Light Helicopter eXperimental. The RAH-66 Comanche.

LHX	Light Helicopter Experimental (USA)

LI	Local Intraconnect

liaison(*)	[USA] DoD:  That contact or intercommunication maintained between elements of military forces to ensure mutual understanding and unity of purpose and action.

LIB	Light Infantry Brigade

liberated territory(*)	[USA] DoD:  Any area, domestic, neutral, or friendly, which, having been occupied by an enemy, is retaken by friendly forces.

LIBRARY	Tape Library and Workload Management System

LIC	[USA] DoD:  See low intensity conflict.

licensed production	[USA] DoD:  A direct commercial arrangement between a US company and a foreign government, international organization, or foreign company, providing for the transfer of production information which enables the foreign government, international organization, or commercial producer to manufacture, in whole or in part, an item of US defense equipment. A typical license production arrangement would include the functions of production engineering, controlling, quality assurance and determining of resource requirements. It may or may not include design engineering information and critical materials production and design information. A licensed production arrangement is accomplished under the provisions of a manufacturing license agreement per the US International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR).

Licht Vliegwezen/Aviation Legere	[Belgium] army air force

LICK	Lightweight Communications Kit

LID	[USA] Lift Improvement Devices. On the AV-8 Harrier: two strakes on the underside of the fuselage and a retractable ventral dam, improving lift for vertical take-off.

LID	Light Infantry Division (USA)

LIDAR	Laser lIght Detection And Ranging

LIF	Logistics Intelligence File (DARCOM)

life cycle	[USA] DoD:  The total phases through which an item passes from the time it is initially developed until the time it is either consumed in use or disposed of as being excess to all known materiel requirements.

life support equipment	[USA] DoD:  Equipment designed to sustain aircrew members and passengers throughout the flight environment, optimizing their mission effectiveness and affording a means of safe and reliable escape, descent, survival, and recovery in emergency situations.

lifeguard submarine(*)	[USA] DoD:  A submarine employed for rescue in an area which cannot be adequately covered by air or surface rescue facilities because of enemy opposition, distance from friendly bases, or other reasons. It is stationed near the objective and sometimes along the route to be flown by the strike aircraft.

LIFSUM	Airlift Summary

LIFT	Logistics Improvement Facility Technology

light artillery	[USA] DoD:  See field artillery.

light damage	[USA] DoD:  See nuclear damage (land warfare).

light filter(*)	[USA] DoD:  An optical element such as a sheet of glass, gelatine, or plastic dyed in a specific manner to absorb selectively light of certain colors.

light line(*)	[USA] DoD:  A designated line forward of which vehicles are required to use black-out lights at night.

lightening(*)	[USA] DoD:  The operation (normally carried out at anchor) of transferring crude oil cargo from a large tanker to a smaller tanker, so reducing the draft of the larger tanker to enable it to enter port.

lighterage	[USA] DoD:  A small craft designed to transport cargo or personnel from ship to shore. Lighterage includes amphibians, landing craft, discharge lighters, causeways, and barges.

Lightning Bug	[USA] Ryan 147B reconnaissance drone.

Lilo	[Allied] A simple 3in rocket on an easily detachable mount, with an armor-piercing warhead, for use against fortified positions in the Pacific.

LIM	[USA] Silo-launched SAM; LIM-49 Nike Zeus / Spartan

LIMFAC	Limiting Factor(s)

limit of fire(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. The boundary marking off the area on which gunfire can be delivered. 2. Safe angular limits for firing at aerial targets.

limited access route(*)	[USA] DoD:  A one way route with one or more restrictions which preclude its use by the full range of military traffic. See also double flow route; single flow route.

limited denied war	[USA] DoD:  Not to be used. No substitute recommended.

limited production type item	[USA] DoD:  An item under development, commercially available or available from other Government agencies, for which an urgent operational requirement exists and for which no other existing item is substitutable. Such an item appears to fulfill an approved materiel requirement or other Military Department-approved requirements, and to be promising enough operationally to warrant initiating procurement and/or production for service issue prior to completion of development and/or test or adoption as a standard item.

limited standard item	[USA] DoD:  An item of supply determined by standardization action as authorized for procurement only to support in-service military materiel requirements.

limited war	[USA] DoD:  Armed conflict short of general war, exclusive of incidents, involving the overt engagement of the military forces of two or more nations.

limited-access plan	[USA] DoD:  The limited-access plan (like the close-hold plan) is an operation plan that has access restricted to individual Worldwide Military Command and Control System user Ids and terminal Ids. Unlike the close-hold plan, the limited-access plan can be distributed to more than one Joint Operation Planning and Execution System site. See also close-hold plan.

limiting factor	[USA] DoD:  A factor or condition that, either temporarily or permanently, impedes mission accomplishment. Illustrative examples are transportation network deficiencies, lack of in-place facilities, malpositioned forces or materiel, extreme climatic conditions, distance, transit or overflight rights, political conditions, etc.

LIMPES	Logistics Interactive Mobilization/Planning and Execution System (USAF)

LIMSS	Logistics Information Management Support System (USAF)

LIN	Line Item Number

line of departure(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. In land warfare, a line designated to coordinate the departure of attack elements. 2. In amphibious warfare, a suitably marked offshore coordinating line to assist assault craft to land on designated beaches at scheduled times.

line of position	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a reference line which originates at a target and extends outward at a predetermined angle.

line overlap	[USA] DoD:  See overlap 1.

line search(*)	[USA] DoD:  Reconnaissance along a specific line of communications, such as a road, railway or waterway, to detect fleeting targets and activities in general.

line(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, a spotting, or an observation, used by a spotter or an observer to indicate that a burst(s) occurred on the spotting line.

line-route map	[USA] DoD:  A map or overlay for signal communications operations that shows the actual routes and types of construction of wire circuits in the field. It also gives the locations of switchboards and telegraph stations. See also map.

linear scale	[USA] DoD:  See graphic scale; scale.

Linebacker I	[USA] Bombardment offensive in Vietnam, 8 May -- 22 October 1972.

Linebacker II	[USA] Bomber offensive in Vietnam, 18-30 December 1972.

liner	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "Fly at speed giving maximum cruising range."

lines of communications	[USA] DoD:  All the routes, land, water, and air, which connect an operating military force with a base of operations and along which supplies and military forces move. Also called LOC.

LINK	Data Link.  Examples

link encryption	[USA] DoD:  The application of online crypto-operation to a link of a communications system so that all information passing over the link is encrypted in its entirety.

link(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. In communications, a general term used to indicate the existence of communications facilities between two points. 2. A maritime route, other than a coastal or transit route, which links any two or more routes.

link-lift vehicle	[USA] DoD:  The conveyance, together with its operating personnel, used to satisfy a movement requirement between nodes.

link-route segments	[USA] DoD:  Route segments that connect nodes wherein link-lift vehicles perform the movement function.

Linnet	[Allied] Planned airborne dropping at Lille, France, after Overlord.  Not done.

liquid explosive(*)	[USA] DoD:  Explosive which is fluid at normal temperatures.

liquid propellant	[USA] DoD:  Any liquid combustible fed to the combustion chamber of a rocket engine.

LIS	Logistics Information System

LIS/CIV	Logistics Information System/Critical Item Visibility System (USMC)s

LISA	Logistics Information Systems Analysis (USAF)

Lisa Ann	[USA] Boeing RC-135E

LISD	Logistics Information Systems Division (AFLC)

LISP	List Processing (computer language)

list of targets	[USA] DoD:  A tabulation of confirmed or suspect targets maintained by any echelon for informational and fire support planning purposes.  See also target list.

listening watch	[USA] DoD:  A continuous receiver watch established for the reception of traffic addressed to, or of interest to, the unit maintaining the watch, with complete log optional.

LIT	Local Information Transfer

LITA	Local Information Transfer Architecture

LITS	Local Information Transfer System

litter	[USA] DoD:  A basket or frame utilized for the transport of injured persons.

litter patient	[USA] DoD:  A patient requiring litter accommodations while in transit.

Little Brother	[USA] Intended gunship version of the Cessna 337.  Abandoned.

LKA	[USA] DoD:  See attack cargo ship.

LKdo	[Germany] Luftflotten Kommando

LKG	Loop Key Generator

LL	Land Lines (US)

LL	Landline

LL	Little Link

LL	Long Line (NATO)

LL	Low Level

LLAD	Low Level Air Defense

LLC	Line Land Control

LLC	Logical Link Control

LLCSC	Lower-Level Computer Software Component

LLGB	Launch & Leave Guided Bomb

LLGB	Low-Level Guided Bomb

LLGB	Low-Level Laser Guided Bomb

LLL	Lawrence Livermore Laboratory

LLLGB	Low-Level Laser-Guided Bomb

LLLTV	Low Light Level Television

LLNL	Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

LLP	Long Line Program

LLPI	Link Level Protocol Interpreter

LLRV	[USA] Lunar Landing Research Vehicle.

LLTR	[USA] Low-Level Transit Route

LLTV	[USA] Lunar Landing Training Vehicle.

LLTV	Low-Light television

LM	[USA] Lunar Module, the actual moon landing craft.

LM	Load Master

LMD	Lead Military Department

LMDC	Leadership and Management Development Center (AU)

LMF	Language Media Format

LMI	Logistics Management Institute

LMIF	LOGMOD/MANPER Interface

LMIS	Logistics Management Information System (USMC)

LMMS	Logistics Maintenance Management System

LMOF	Local Media Output Format

LMP	LANTCOM Modernization Program

LMR	Land Mobile Radio

LMR	Long Message Recovery

LMRA	Land Mobile Radio Architecture

LMS	Logistics Management System

LMSC	Logistics Management Systems Center

LMTR	Laser Marker & Target Ranger

LMU	Line Modem Unit

LN	Logistics Needs

LNA	Low Noise Amplifiers

LNKPSC	Link Performance Assessment Program

LNO	Liaison Officer (USA)

LNO	Limited Nuclear Option

LNR	Line Number

LO	Liaison Officer (USAF)

LO	Low Observable (technology)

LOA	Launch on Assessment

LOA	Letter of Agreement

LOA	Letter of Offer/Acceptance

LOA	Local Ocean Area

LOAD	Low Altitude Defense Program

load control group(*)	[USA] DoD:  Personnel who are concerned with organization and control of loading within the pick-up zone.

load spreader(*)	[USA] DoD:  Material used to distribute the weight of a load over a given floor area to avoid exceeding designed stress.

load(*)	[USA] DoD:  The total weight of passengers and/or freight carried on board a ship, aircraft, train, road vehicle, or other means of conveyance.  See also airlift capability; airlift requirement; allowable load; combat load; standard load.

loading chart (aircraft)	[USA] DoD:  Any one of a series of charts carried in an aircraft which shows the proper location for loads to be transported and which pertains to check-lists, balance records, and clearances for weight and balance.

loading plan(*)	[USA] DoD:  All of the individually prepared documents which, taken together, present in detail all instructions for the arrangement of personnel, and the loading of equipment for one or more units or other special grouping of personnel or material moving by highway, water, rail, or air transportation. See also ocean manifest.

loading point(*)	[USA] DoD:  A point where one aircraft can be loaded or unloaded.

loading site(*)	[USA] DoD:  An area containing a number of loading points.

loading(*)	[USA] DoD:  The process of putting personnel, materiel, and supplies on board ships, aircraft, trains, road vehicles, or other means of conveyance. See also embarkation.

LOB	Line of Bearing/Balance

LOC	[USA] Line Of Communication

LOC	Limited Operational Capability

LOC	Lines of Code

LOC	Lines of Communications

LOC	Logistics Operations Center (AFLC)

local mean time(*)	[USA] DoD:  The time interval elapsed since the mean sun's transit of the observer's anti-meridian.

local procurement	[USA] DoD:  The process of obtaining personnel, services, supplies, and equipment from local or indigenous sources.

local purchase	[USA] DoD:  The function of acquiring a decentralized item of supply from sources outside the Department of Defense.

local war	[USA] DoD:  Not to be used. See limited war.

localizer mode(*)	[USA] DoD:  In a flight control system, a control mode in which an aircraft is automatically positioned to, and held at, the center of the localizer course.

localizer(*)	[USA] DoD:  A directional radio beacon which provides to an aircraft an indication of its lateral position relative to a predetermined final approach course. See also beacon; instrument landing system.

LOCAP	[USA] DoD:  Low combat air patrol.

LOCCAP	Transportation Plans LOCs Capacities and Capabilities (PACOM)

LOCE	Limited Operational Capability Europe

lock on(*)	[USA] DoD:  Signifies that a tracking or target-seeking system is continuously and automatically tracking a target in one or more coordinates (e.g., range, bearing, elevation).

LOCPOD	Low-Cost Powered Dispenser

LODE	Large Optics Demonstration Experiment

lodgment area	[USA] DoD:  See airhead; beachhead.

LODSC	Logistics Operations Decision Support Center

LOE	Letter of Evaluation

LOE	Level of Effort

LOFAADS	Low Level Forward Area Air Defense System

loft bombing	[USA] DoD:  A method of bombing in which the delivery plane approaches the target at a very low altitude, makes a definite pullup at a given point, releases the bomb at a predetermined point during the pullup, and tosses the bomb onto the target. See also over-the-shoulder bombing; toss bombing.

LOG	Logistics

LOG-C3	Logistics Command, Control, and Communications (EDS)

LOG-C31	Logistics Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence (AFLC)

LOGAI	Logical Addressing and Interoperability

logair	[USA] DoD:  Long-term contract airlift service within continental United States for the movement of cargo in support of the logistics systems of the Military Services (primarily the Army and Air Force) and Department of Defense agencies. See also quicktrans.

LOGCAP	Logistics Civil Augmentation Program

LOGCEN	Logistics Center (USA)

LOGCOMNET	AFLC Teletypewriter Communications System

LOGCON	Medical Logistics and Contingency Planning system (USN)

LOGDESMAP	Logistics Data Element Dictionary (DoD)

LOGDET	Logistics Detachment

LOGDET	Logistics Detail

LOGEN	Aircraft Load Generator (MAC)

LOGFAC	Logistics Feasibility Analysis Capability (COMPES) (USAF)

LOGFACREP	Logistics Factors Report (JRS)

LOGFOR	Logistics Force Packaging System (COMPES (USAF)

LOGICA	Logistics Operations Graphical Integration Capability Assessment System

logistic assessment(*)	[USA] DoD:  An evaluation of: a. The logistic support required to support particular military operations in a theater of operations, country, or area. b. The actual and/or potential logistics support available for the conduct of military operations either within the theater, country, or area, or located elsewhere.

logistic estimate of the

   situation	[USA] DoD:  An appraisal resulting from an orderly examination of the logistic factors influencing contemplated courses of action to provide conclusions concerning the degree and manner of that influence. See also estimate of the situation.

logistic implications test	[USA] DoD:  An analysis of the major logistic aspects of a joint strategic war plan and the consideration of the logistic implications resultant therefrom as they may limit the acceptability of the plan. The logistic analysis and consideration are conducted concurrently with the development of the strategic plan. The objective is to establish whether the logistic requirements generated by the plan are in balance with availabilities, and to set forth those logistic implications that should be weighed by the Joint Chiefs of Staff in their consideration of the plan. See also feasibility test.

logistic routes	[USA] DoD:  See lines of communications.

logistic support	[USA] DoD:  Logistic support encompasses the logistic services, materiel, and transportation required to support the continental United States-based and worldwide deployed forces.

logistic support (medical)	[USA] DoD:  Medical care, treatment, hospitalization, evacuation, furnishing of medical services, supplies, materiel, and adjuncts thereto.

logistics sourcing	[USA] DoD:  The identification of the origin and determination of the availability of the time-phased force and deployment data nonunit logistics requirements.

logistics(*)	[USA] DoD:  The science of planning and carrying out the movement and maintenance of forces. In its most comprehensive sense, those aspects of military operations which deal with: a. design and development, acquisition, storage, movement, distribution, maintenance, evacuation, and disposition of materiel; b. movement, evacuation, and hospitalization of personnel; c. acquisition or construction, maintenance, operation, and disposition of facilities; and d. acquisition or furnishing of services.

logistics-over-the-shore

   operations	[USA] DoD:  The loading and unloading of ships without the benefit of fixed port facilities, in friendly or nondefended territory, and, in time of war, during phases of theater development in which there is no opposition by the enemy. Also called LOTS.

LOGMAP	Logistic Master Plan (NATO-US)

LOGMARS	Logistics Application of Automated Marking and Reading Symbology

LOGMARS	Logistics Marking and Reading Symbology

LOGMDS	Logistics Management Data System (COMPES) (USAF)

LOGMIS	Logistics Management Information System

LOGMOD	Logistics Module

LOGMOD-B	Logistics Module - Base Level (COMPES) (USAF)

LOGMOD-M	Logistics Module - Major Command Level (COMPES) (USAF)

LOGNET	Logistics Data Network (USA)

LOGNEW	Logistics Network

LOGO	Limit of Government Obligation

LOGPLAN	Logistics Planning Module (COMPRES) (USAF)

LOGPLAN	Logistics Plans Generation Subsystem

LOGRAM	Logistics Readiness Assessment Model

LOGREADI	Logistics Production/Maintenance/Readiness

LOGREDI	Logistics Readiness (HQ USAF)

LOGREP	Logistics Report (COMUSK)

LOGSACS	Logistics Structure and Composition System (USA)

LOGSAFE	[USA] Logistics Sustainment Analysis and Feasibility Estimator (GCCS)

LOGSTAR	Logistics Status Report

LOGSTAT	Logistics Status

LOGSTAT	Logistics Status Monitoring Subsystem

LOGSUM	Logistics Summary Data (USAF)

LOGWARS	Logistic Wartime Automated Readiness System

LOH	[USA] Light Observation Helicopter. Requirement for which the Bell

LOI	Letter of Instruction

LOI	Letter of Intent

LOL	Loss of Learning

LOM	List of Material

Lombard	[UK] Diversionary operation over Norway, June 1944.

LOMEZ	[USA] DoD:  See low-altitude missile engagement zone.

LOMMCA	Logistics Operations Manpower and Materiel Cost Analysis

LOMUX	Low Frequency Multiplexing

LON	Letter of Notification

LONEX	Laboratory Office Network Experiment

LONG	Longitude

Long Lance	[Japan] The "type 93" torpedo used by the Japanese forces during WWII, an uniquely powerful weapon:  9m long, with a 60cm cross-section, a weight of 2700kg and a warhead of 450kg.  Driven by oxygen.

Long Thrust	[USA] Exercise. During Long Thrust II, in 1962, 5273 troops were flown for the USA to Germany in seven days.

long-range bomber aircraft	[USA] DoD:  A bomber designed for a tactical operating radius over 2,500 nautical miles at design gross weight and design bomb load.

long-range transport aircraft	[USA] DoD:  See transport aircraft.

LONGIN	Logistics Installation File

LONS	Laboratory Office Network System (AFSC)

LONS	Local On-Line Network System (AFSC)

look(*)	[USA] DoD:  In mine warfare, a period during which a mine circuit is receptive of an influence.

Looking Glass	[USA] Boeing KC-135B, EC-135A, EC-135C and EC-135P, ABNCP aircraft.

Loon	[USA] Navy version of the JB-2, the Americanized version of the German V-1.  Never operational, but fired from two submarines in tests.

LOR	Level of Repair

LORA	Level of Repair Analysis

LORAD	[USA] Long-Range Active Detection

LORAN	Long Range Aid to Navigation

LORAN	Long Range Navigation

loran(*)	[USA] DoD:  A long-range radio navigation position fixing system using the time difference of reception of pulse type transmissions from two or more fixed stations. This term is derived from the words long-range electronic navigation.

LORI	Logistics Operation Readiness Inspection

LORO	Lobe On Receive Only

LOROP	Long-Range Oblique Photography

LOS	Line of Sight

LOSREP	Loss Report (Aircraft/Aircrew)

lost(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, a spotting, or an observation used by a spotter or an observer to indicate that rounds fired by a gun or mortar were not observed.

lot	[USA] DoD:  Specifically, a quantity of material all of which was manufactured under identical conditions and assigned an identifying lot number.

LOT	Low-Observables Technology

LOTEX	Life-Of-Type Extension

LOTS	Logistics-Over-The-Shore

LOUIS	Logical On-Line User Inquiry System (USAF)

low	[USA] DoD:  A height between five hundred and two thousand feet.

LOW	Link Order Wire

low airburst(*)	[USA] DoD:  The fallout safe height of burst for a nuclear weapon which maximizes damage to or casualties on surface targets. See also types of burst.

low altitude bombing system

   mode	[USA] DoD:  In a flight control system, a control mode in which the low altitude bombing maneuver of an aircraft is controlled automatically.

low angle fire(*)	[USA] DoD:  Fire delivered at angles of elevation below the elevation that corresponds to the maximum range of the gun and ammunition concerned.

low angle loft bombing(*)	[USA] DoD:  Type of loft bombing of free fall bombs wherein weapon release occurs at an angle less than 35 degrees above the horizontal. See also loft bombing.

low angle(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, an order or request to obtain low angle fire.

low dollar value item	[USA] DoD:  An item which normally requires considerably less management effort than those in the other management intensity groupings.

low intensity conflict	[USA] DoD:  Political-military confrontation between contending states or groups below conventional war and above the routine, peaceful competition among states. It frequently involves protracted struggles of competing principles and ideologies. Low intensity conflict ranges from subversion to the use of armed force.  It is waged by a combination of means employing political, economic, informational, and military instruments. Low intensity conflicts are often localized, generally in the Third World, but contain regional and global security implications. Also called LIC.

low level flight	[USA] DoD:  See terrain flight.

low level transit route(*)	[USA] DoD:  A temporary corridor of defined dimensions established in the forward area to minimize the risk to friendly aircraft from friendly air defenses or surface forces.

low oblique	[USA] DoD:  See oblique air photograph.

low velocity drop(*)	[USA] DoD:  A drop procedure in which the drop velocity does not exceed 30 feet per second.

low visibility operations	[USA] DoD:  Sensitive operations wherein the political-military restrictions inherent in covert and clandestine operations are either not necessary or not feasible; actions are taken as required to limit exposure of those involved and/or their activities. Execution of these operations is undertaken with the knowledge that the action and/or sponsorship of the operation may preclude plausible denial by the initiating power.

low-altitude bombing	[USA] DoD:  Horizontal bombing with the height of release between 900 and 8,000 feet.

low-altitude missile engagement

   zone	[USA] DoD:  See weapon engagement zone.

LOX	Liquid Oxygen.

LP	Learning Prototype

LP	Limited Production

LP	Low Pressure

LPA	[USA] USN:  Amphibious Transport

LPAR	Large Phased Array Radar

LPC	Linear Predictive Coding

LPD	[USA] DoD:  See amphibious transport dock.

LPD	Landing Platform Dock

LPD	Low Probability of Detection

LPH	[USA] Amphibious Assault Ship.  Includes a number of former CVs of the Essex class and CVEs of the Anzio and Commencement Bay class.  The later Iwo Jima class were purpose-designed helicopter carriers.  They are also suitable for AV-8 Harriers.  Examples

LPH	Landing Platform Helicopter Ship

LPI	Low Probability of Intercept

LPM	Lines Per Minute

LPMES	Logistics Performance Measurement and Evaluation System

LPO	[USA] Leading Petty Officer (USN)

LPP	Launch Point Prediction

LPP	Learning Prototype Phase

LPS	Large Processing Stations

LPS	Launch Processing System (Shuttle)

LPS	Logistics Planning Support

LPSS	[USA] USN:  Amphibious Transport Submarine

LPST	Latest Possible Start Time

LPU	Line Printer Unit

LPWG	Logistics Planning Working Group

LQU	Link Quality Analysis

LR	Letter of Requirements

LRA	Long-Range Aircraft

LRA	Long-Range Aviation

LRAF	Long-Range Aviation Forces

LRARFS	Long-Range Airlift Requirements Forecast System

LRAT	Large Radar Array Technology (RADC)

LRBM	Long-Range Ballistic Missile

LRC	Learning Resource Center

LRC	Lesser Regional Conflict

LRC	Logistics Readiness Center

LRC	Long-Range Cargo

LRC-TCC	Logistics Readiness Center-Transportation Control Center (USAFE)

LRCA	[USA] Long Range Combat Aircraft.  The B-1B.

LRCSS	Logistics Resource Control and Support System (MAC)

LRDMM	[USA] Long-Range Dual-Mission Missile.  A ship-launched missile program, intended against both ships and aircraft.

LRE	Laser Ranger Experiment (USA)

LRE	Latest Revised Estimate (Contractor Estimate)

LRECL	Logical Record Length

LRF	Laser Range Finder

LRGB	Long-Range Glide Bomb

LRI	Limited Range Intercept

LRI	Long-Range International (CRAF)

LRINF	Long-Range Intermediate Nuclear Forces (Soviet)

LRIP	Low Rate Initial Production

LRIP	Low-Rate Initial Production

LRIX	[USA] Long-Range Interceptor Experimental; the F-108 Rapier project.  This Mach 3+ fighter was canceled.

LRMP	[USA] Long-Range Maritime Patrol

LRMTS	[UK] Laser Range Meter and Target Seeker, targeting equipment fitted to the Jaguar and Harrier.

LRO	Long-Range Objectives

LRP	Logistics Recovery Program

LRPA	Long-Range Patrol Aircraft

LRR	Long-Range Radar

LRRDAP	Long-Range Research, Development, and Acquisition Plan

LRSOM	Long-Range Standoff Missile

LRSR	Long-Range Storage Requirements (PACOM)

LRSS	Logistics Readiness Simulation System (TAC)

LRTNF	Long-Range Theater Nuclear Forces

LRU	Line Replaceable Unit

LS	[USA] USN:  Landing Ship

LS	Logistics Summary (USAREUR)

LSA	Logistics Support Analysis

LSA	Logistics Systems Applications

LSAP	Logistics Support Analysis Plan

LSAR	Logistics Support Analysis Record

LSB	Lower Sideband

LSBGA	Last Sortie Before Ground Alert

LSC	Load Standardization Crew

LSCD	Large Screen Color Display

LSCRC	Lapheld Small Computer Requirements Contract

LSD	[USA] DoD:  See dock landing ship.

LSD	Large Screen Display

LSDS	Large Screen Display System

LSI	[USA] USN:  Landing Ship, Infantry

LSI	Large Scale Integration (Circuit Elements)

LSI-M-CAPS	Large Scale Integrated - Mobile CAPS

LSM	[USA] USN:  Landing Ship, Medium

LSM	[USA] USN:  Landing Ship, Medium, rockets

LSM	Logistics Support Manager

LSMI	Logistics Support Management Information

LSMIS	Logistics Support Management Information System

LSMP	Logistics Support and Mobilization Plan

LSMP	Logistics Systems Modernization Program (DLA)

LSO	Landing Safety Officer (USN)

LSP	Logistics Support Plan

LSP	Logistics Support Priorities

LSP	Low Speed Printer

LSPES	Logistics System Planning and Execution System

LSPTP	Low Speed Paper Tape Punch

LSRC	Logistics System Review Committee

LSRF	Logistics Support Resource Funds

LSS	Local Subscriber Switch

LSS	Logistics Support Station

LSSA	Logistics System Support Activity (USA)

LSSC	Launch Support Services Contracts

LSSS	Lightweight SHF SATCOM System

LST	[USA] DoD:  See tank landing ship.

LST	Lightweight Satellite Terminal

LSTDM	Low Speed Time Division Multiplex

LSTTY	Low-Speed Teletypewriter

LSU	[USA] USN:  Landing Ship, Utility

LSVD	Large Screen Visual Display

LSWD	Large Screen Wall Display

LSWD	Large Screen Wall Display

LT	Kueytebabt

LT	Landing Time

Lt	Light

LT	Light Terminal (Satellite Ground)

LT	Line Traffic Coordinator

LT	Link Terminal

LTA	Lighter-Than-Air

LTB	Line Termination Buffer

LTC	Lieutenant Colonel

LTD	Laser Target Designator

LTD	Live Test Demonstration

LTDP	Long Term Defense Program (NATO)

LTF	[UK] Lightning Training Flight

LTG	[Germany] Lufttransportgeschwaderair transport wing.

LTI	Logistic Technical Information

LTOC	Lowest Total Overall Cost

LTOP	Lease to Ownership Plan

LTTE	Link Terminal Terminating Equipment

LTU	Line Terminating Unit

LTUM	Line Terminating Unit Module

LU	Link Unavailable

LUA	Launch Under Attack

Luftwaffe	[Germany] Air Force.

LUMS	Land Use Management System (USMC)

LVA	[Netherlands] Luchtvaartafdeling, Air Corps, name of home-based air force before and during WWII.

LVDE	Large Volume Data Exchange

LVS	Logistics Vehicle System

LVT	[USA] USN:  Landing Vehicle, Tracked

LVTE-l	[USA] DoD:  See landing vehicle, tracked, engineer, model 1.

LWDS	Local Weather Dissemination Systems

LWF	[USA] LightWeight Fighter, the program that created the F-16 and F-17.

LWIR	Long Wavelength Infrared

LWOP	Lease With Option to Purchase

LWR	Laser Warning Receiver

LWS	Laser Warning System

LWSD	Large Wall-Screen Display

LZ	Landing Zone

LZC	[USA] Landing Zone Constructiondropping blast bombs to clear an area.

LZCO	Landing Zone Control Officer

LZP	[USA] Landing Zone Preparationsuppressing enemy action to make landing of aircraft or helicopters possible.


LHA Examples

LHA-1 Tarawa 	(Tarawa)

LHA-2 Saipan 	(Tarawa)

LHA-3 Belleau Wood 	(Tarawa)

LHA-4 Nassau 	(Tarawa)

LHA-5 Da Nang 	(Tarawa)

LHA-5 Pelileu 	(Tarawa)


LHD Examples

LHD-1 Wasp 	(Wasp)

LHD-2 Essex 	(Wasp)

LHD-3 Kearsage 	(Wasp)

LHD-4 Boxer 	(Wasp)

LHD-5 	(Wasp)


Link Examples

LINK 1	NATO Point-to-Point Data Link

LINK 4A	UHF Digital Data Link (TADIL C)

LINK 11	UHF/HF Digital Data Link (TADIL A)

LINK 14	Data Link From NTDS to Non-DTDS Units (TTY)

LINK 16	JTIDS Data Link

LINK 21	Intra-Navy Netted Digital Data Link


LPH Examples

LPH-2  Iwo Jima	(Iwo Jima)

LPH-3  Okinawa	(Iwo Jima)

LPH-4  Boxer	(Essex)

LPH-5  Princeton      	(Essex)

LPH-6  Thethis Bay    	(Anzio / Casablanca)

LPH-7  Guadalcanal    	(Iwo Jima)

LPH-8  Valley Forge   	(Essex)

LPH-9  Guam	(Iwo Jima)

LPH-10 Tripoli	(Iwo Jima)

LPH-11 New Orleans    	(Iwo Jima)

LPH-12 Inchon	(Iwo Jima)


M

M	[USA] Code applied to designations for armament systems and equipment, used by the US Army.Examples

M	[USSR] Modifikatsirovanny or Modifikatsiya; both indicating a modification.

M	Million

M	Monthly

M-12	Mail (Soviet)

M-14	MAC Airlift Simulation Model (MAC)

M-4	Bison (Soviet)

M-42	[USA] DoD:  See Duster (antiaircraft weapon).

M-47	[USA] DoD:  See Dragon.

M-60	[USA] DoD:  See tank, combat, full-tracked, 105-mm gun.

M-day	[USA] DoD:  See times.

M-day force materiel

   requirement	[USA] DoD:  The quantity of an item required to be on hand and on order (on M-day minus one day) to equip and provide a materiel pipeline for the approved peacetime US force structure, both active and reserve.

M3C	MAJCOM Manpower Management Computer (USAF)

M3IC	Monolithic Microwave and Millimeter Wave Integrated Circuit

M3S	MAJCOM Manpower Management System (USAF)

M3S	Marine Corps Standard Supply System (USMC)

M48A3	[USA] DoD:  See tank, combat, full-tracked, 90-mm gun.

M548	[USA] DoD:  See cargo carriier.

M88A1	[USA] DoD:  See recovery vehicle.

MA	Deputy Commander for Maintenance

MA	Maintenance

MA	Maintenance Agency

MA	Milliamperes

MA	Mission Abort

MA	Mobilization Augmentee

MAA	Mission Area Analysis

MAAG	[USA] DoD:  See military assistance advisory group.

MAAS	Manpower Allocations and Accounting System

MAB	Marine Amphibious Brigade

MABS	Marine Air Base Squadron (USMC)

MAC	[USA] Military Airlift Command

MAC	Maneuver Area Command (USA)

MAC	Mean Aerodynamic Chord

MAC	Media Access Control

MAC	Multiple Access Controller

MACA	Military Air Clearance Authority

MACA	Modular Automatic Conferencing Arranger

MACAF	MAC Numbered Air Force (21st, 22nd, and 23rd)

MACALT	MAC Alternate Headquarters

MACARMS	MAC Aircrew Resources Management System (MAC)

MACARNET	MAC Airlift Recovery Network

MACCONNET	MAC Contingency Network

MACCS	Marine Air Command and Control System

MACCSU	MAC Accelerated Command Center System Upgrade (MAC)

Mace	[USA] DoD:  An improved version of the MGM-1C Matador missile, differing primarily in its improved guidance system, longer-range, low-level attack capability, and higher-yield warhead. The MGM-13A is guided by a self-contained radar guidance system. The MGM-13B is guided by an inertial guidance system. Designated as MGM-13.

MACE	Military Airlift Capability Estimator

MACE	Military Airlift Center Europe (obsolete)

Mach	Speed of Sound, used as speed unit. 340.5 m/sec, or 1225.5 km/h as sea level under standard conditions, and decreases with altitude.  Above the tropopause (about 11000m) Mach 1 is 295.5 m/sec or 1063.2 km/h.

mach front	[USA] DoD:  See mach stem.

mach hold mode	[USA] DoD:  In a flight control system, a control mode in which a desired flight (flying) speed of an aircraft expressed as a mach number is maintained automatically.

mach no/yes	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "I have reached maximum speed and am not/am closing my target."

mach number	[USA] DoD:  The ratio of the velocity of a body to that of sound in the surrounding medium.

mach number indicator	[USA] DoD:  See machmeter.

mach stem(*)	[USA] DoD:  The shock front formed by the fusion of the incident and reflected shock fronts from an explosion. The term is generally used with reference to a blast wave, propagated in the air, reflected at the surface of the Earth. In the ideal case, the mach stem is perpendicular to the reflecting surface and slightly convex (forward).  Also called mach front.

mach trim compensator	[USA] DoD:  In a flight control system, an automatic control sub-system which provides pitch trim of an aircraft as a function of mach number.

mach wave	[USA] DoD:  See mach stem.

machmeter(*)	[USA] DoD:  An instrument which displays the mach number of the aircraft derived from inputs of pilot and static pressures.

MACIMS	Military Airlift Command Integrated Management System

MACIPS	MAC Information Processing System

MACISIN	MAC Information Systems Internetting

MACLO	Military Airlift Command Liaison Officer

MACLOGFOR	MAC Logistics Force Packing System (MAC)

MACMA	MAC Minicomputer Acquisition

MACMIP	MAC Mainframe Internetting Project

MACOM	Major Army Command

MACOPS	MAC Operational Phone Systems

MACR	MAC Regulation

MACR	Material Acquisition Control Record

MACRO	MAC Resource Optimization

MACS	Marine Air Control Squadron

MACS	Multiple Access Communication System

MACSAM	MAC System Architecture Modernization

MACSO	Military Airlift Command Support Office

MACV	[USA] Military Assistance Command in Vietnam

MACWACC	MAC Washington Area Computer Center

MAD	Magnetic Anomaly Detector or Magnetic Airborne Detector. Detects submarines by measuring the changes in the magnetic field of the earth.

MAD	Message Address Directory

MAD	Mutual Assured Destruction

MADA	Multiple Access Demand Assignment

MADAR	Malfunction Analysis, Detection, and Reporting

Madge	Microwave Aircraft Digital Guidance Equipment. A landing-aid.

MADP	Material Acquisition Decision Process

Madrid	[Germany] WWII IR-guidance system for missiles.

MAF	Marine Amphibious Force (USMC)

MAFFS	[USA] Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System, installed in ANG C-130s to assist in firefighting.

MAFIS	Mobile Area Field Instrumentation System (USA)

MAG	[Canada] Maritime Air Group

MAG	[USA] Marine Air Group

MAG	[USA] Military Airlift Group

MAGIC	Maritime Air-Ground Intelligence Center (PACFLT)

MAGIIC	Mobile Army Ground Imagery Interpretation Center (USA)

MAGIS	Marine Air Ground Intelligence System (USMC)

MAGISIAC	Marine AirGround Intelligence System  Intelligence Analysis Center

MAGNA 8	Fourth-Generation Software

magnetic bearing	[USA] DoD:  See bearing.

magnetic circuit	[USA] DoD:  See magnetic mine.

magnetic compass(*)	[USA] DoD:  An instrument containing a freely suspended magnetic element which displays the direction of the horizontal component of the Earth's magnetic field at the point of observation.

magnetic declination(*)	[USA] DoD:  The angle between the magnetic and geographical meridians at any place, expressed in degrees east or west to indicate the direction of magnetic north from true north. In nautical and aeronautical navigation, the term magnetic variation is used instead of magnetic declination and the angle is termed variation of the compass or magnetic variation. Magnetic declination is not otherwise synonymous with magnetic variation which refers to regular or irregular change with time of the magnetic declination, dip, or intensity. See also magnetic variation.

magnetic equator(*)	[USA] DoD:  A line drawn on a map or chart connecting all points at which the magnetic inclination (dip) is zero for a specified epoch. Also called aclinic line.

magnetic mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  A mine which responds to the magnetic field of a target.

magnetic minehunting	[USA] DoD:  The process of using magnetic detectors to determine the presence of mines or minelike objects.

magnetic north(*)	[USA] DoD:  The direction indicated by the north seeking pole of a freely suspended magnetic needle, influenced only by the Earth's magnetic field.

magnetic tape	[USA] DoD:  A tape or ribbon of any material impregnated or coated with magnetic or other material on which information may be placed in the form of magnetically polarized spots.

magnetic variation(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. In navigation, at a given place and time, the horizontal angle between the true north and magnetic north measured east or west according to whether magnetic north lies east or west of true north. See also magnetic declination. 2. In cartography, the annual change in direction of the horizontal component of the Earth's magnetic field.

MAGT	Magnetic Tape

MAGTF	[USA] DoD:  See Marine air-ground task force.

MAI	Management Action Indicator

MAID	Magnetic Anti-Intrusion Detector

MAID	Modular AUTODIN Interface Device

main airfield(*)	[USA] DoD:  An airfield planned for permanent occupation in peacetime, at a location suitable for wartime utilization, and with operational facilities of a standard adequate to develop full use of its war combat potential. See also alternative airfield; departure airfield; redeployment airfield.

main armament	[USA] DoD:  The request of the observer or spotter to obtain fire from the largest guns installed on the fire support ship.

main attack(*)	[USA] DoD:  The principal attack or effort into which the commander throws the full weight of the offensive power at his disposal. An attack directed against the chief objective of the campaign or battle.

main battle area	[USA] DoD:  That portion of the battlefield in which the decisive battle is fought to defeat the enemy. For any particular command, the main battle area extends rearward from the forward edge of the battle area to the rear boundary of the command's subordinate units.

main battle tank	[USA] DoD:  See tank, main battle.

main convoy(*)	[USA] DoD:  The convoy as a whole which sails from the convoy assembly port/anchorage to its destination. It may be supplemented by joiners or joiner convoys, and leavers or leaver convoys may break off.

main detonating line(*)	[USA] DoD:  In demolition, a line of detonating cord used to transmit the detonation wave to two or more branches.

main line of resistance	[USA] DoD:  A line at the forward edge of the battle position, designated for the purpose of coordinating the fire of all units and supporting weapons, including air and naval gunfire. It defines the forward limits of a series of mutually supporting defensive areas, but it does not include the areas occupied or used by covering or screening forces.

main operations base	[USA] DoD:  In special operations, a base established by a joint force special operations component commander or a subordinate special operations component commander in friendly territory to provide sustained command and control, administration, and logistical support to special operations activities in designated areas. Also called MOB. See also advanced operations base; forward operations base.

main road	[USA] DoD:  A road capable of serving as the principal ground line of communication to an area or locality. Usually it is wide enough and suitable for two-way, all-weather traffic at high speeds.

main supply route(*)	[USA] DoD:  The route or routes designated within an area of operations upon which the bulk of traffic flows in support of military operations.

maintain	[USA] DoD:  When used in the context of deliberate planning, the directed command will keep the referenced operation plan, operation plan in concept format, or concept summary, and any associated Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) automated data processing files active in accordance with applicable tasking documents describing the type and level of update or maintenance to be performed. General guidance is contained in JOPES, Volumes I and II. See also archive; retain.

maintenance (materiel)	[USA] DoD:  1. All action taken to retain materiel in a serviceable condition or to restore it to serviceability. It includes inspection, testing, servicing, classification as to serviceability, repair, rebuilding, and reclamation. 2. All supply and repair action taken to keep a force in condition to carry out its mission. 3. The routine recurring work required to keep a facility (plant, building, structure, ground facility, utility system, or other real property) in such condition that it may be continuously used, at its original or designed capacity and efficiency for its intended purpose.

maintenance area	[USA] DoD:  A general locality in which are grouped a number of maintenance activities for the purpose of retaining or restoring materiel to a serviceable condition.

maintenance engineering	[USA] DoD:  The application of techniques, engineering skills, and effort, organized to ensure that the design and development of weapon systems and equipment provide adequately for their effective and economical maintenance.

maintenance status	[USA] DoD:  1. A nonoperating condition, deliberately imposed, with adequate personnel to maintain and preserve installations, materiel, and facilities in such a condition that they may be readily restored to operable condition in a minimum time by the assignment of additional personnel and without extensive repair or overhaul. 2. That condition of materiel which is in fact, or is administratively classified as, unserviceable, pending completion of required servicing or repairs.

MAIRS	Military Airlift Integrated Reporting System (MAC)

MAIS	Major Automated Information Systems

MAIS	Military Airlift Intelligence System (MAC)

MAISRC	Major Automated Information Systems Review Council

MAJ	Major

MAJCOM	Major Command (USAF)

major combat element	[USA] DoD:  Those organizations and units described in the Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan that directly produce combat capability. The size of the element varies by Service, force capability, and the total number of such elements available. Examples are Army divisions and separate brigades, Air Force squadrons, Navy task forces, and Marine expeditionary forces. See also major force.

major disaster	[USA] DoD:  See domestic emergencies.

major fleet	[USA] DoD:  A principal, permanent subdivision of the operating forces of the Navy with certain supporting shore activities. Presently there are two such fleets: the Pacific Fleet and the Atlantic Fleet. See also fleet.

major force	[USA] DoD:  A military organization comprised of major combat elements and associated combat support, combat service support, and sustainment increments. The major force is capable of sustained military operations in response to plan employment requirements. See also major combat element.

major installation	[USA] DoD:  In the Air Force, a self-supporting center of operations for actions of importance to Air Force combat, combat support, or training. It is operated by an active, reserve, or Guard unit of group size or larger with all land, facilities and organic support needed to accomplish the unit mission.  It must have real property accountability through ownership, lease, permit, or other written agreement for all real estate and facilities.  Agreements with foreign governments which give the Air Force jurisdiction over real property meet this requirement. Shared use agreements (as opposed to joint use agreements where the Air Force owns the runway) do not meet the criteria to be major installations.  This category includes Air Force bases; air bases; air reserve bases; and Air Guard bases. See also installation complex; minor installation; other activity; support site.

major nuclear power(*)	[USA] DoD:  Any nation that possesses a nuclear striking force capable of posing a serious threat to every other nation.

major port(*)	[USA] DoD:  Any port with two or more berths and facilities and equipment capable of discharging 100,000 tons of cargo per month from ocean-going ships. Such ports will be designated as probable nuclear targets. See also port.

major weapon system	[USA] DoD:  One of a limited number of systems or subsystems which, for reasons of military urgency, criticality, or resource requirements, is determined by the Department of Defense as being vital to the national interest.

make safe	[USA] DoD:  One or more actions necessary to prevent or interrupt complete function of the system (traditionally synonymous with "dearm," "disarm," and "disable"). Among the necessary actions are: (1) install (safety devices such as pins or locks); (2) disconnect (hoses, linkages, batteries); (3) bleed (accumulators, reservoirs); (4) remove (explosive devices such as initiators, fuzes, detonators); (5) intervene (as in welding, lockwiring).

MALE	Military Airlift Estimator (PACAF)

Mallard	[Allied] Reinforcement of the airborne units on the Normandy bridgehead, by a second wave of airborne droppings. June 6, 1944.

MALS	Miniature Air Launched System

MAM	Management Analysis Model

MAM	Munitions Assessment Model (HQ USAF)

MAMP	Mission Area Materiel Plan

MAMS	Medical Administration Management System (USAF)

MAMS-II	Maintenance Activity Management System II (USA)

MAMS-R	Medical Administrative Management System - Revision

man portable(*)	[USA] DoD:  Capable of being carried by one man. Specifically, the term may be used to qualify: 1. Items designed to be carried as an integral part of individual, crew-served, or team equipment of the dismounted soldier in conjunction with his assigned duties. Upper weight limit: approximately 14 kilograms (31 pounds.) 2. In land warfare, equipment which can be carried by one man over long distance without serious degradation of the performance of his normal duties.

man space	[USA] DoD:  The space and weight factor used to determine the combat capacity of vehicles, craft, and transport aircraft, based on the requirements of one person with individual equipment. The person is assumed to weigh beetween 222-250 pounds and to occupy 13.5 cubic feet of space. See also boat space.

man transportable	[USA] DoD:  Items which are usually transported on wheeled, tracked, or air vehicles, but have integral provisions to allow periodic handling by one or more individuals for limited distances (100-500 meters). Upper weight limit: approximately 65 pounds per individual.

management	[USA] DoD:  A process of establishing and attaining objectives to carry out responsibilities. Management consists of those continuing actions of planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, controlling, and evaluating the use of men, money, materials, and facilities to accomplish missions and tasks. Management is inherent in command, but it does not include as extensive authority and responsibility as command.

management and control

   system (mobility)	[USA] DoD:  Those elements of organizations and/or activities which are part of, or are closely related to, the mobility system, and which authorize requirements to be moved, to obtain and allocate lift resources, or to direct the operation of linklift vehicles.

Mandrel	[UK] Monitoring And Neutralizing Defensive Radar Electronics, British WWII jamming equipment.

maneuver(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. A movement to place ships or aircraft in a position of advantage over the enemy. 2. A tactical exercise carried out at sea, in the air, on the ground, or on a map in imitation of war. 3. The operation of a ship, aircraft, or vehicle, to cause it to perform desired movements. 4. Employment of forces on the battlefield through movement in combination with fire, or fire potential, to achieve a position of advantage in respect to the enemy in order to accomplish the mission.

maneuverable reentry vehicle	[USA] DoD:  A reentry vehicle capable of performing preplanned flight maneuvers during the reentry phase. See also multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle; multiple reentry vehicle; reentry vehicle.

maneuvering area	[USA] DoD:  That part of an airfield used for takeoffs, landings, and associated maneuvers. See also aircraft marshalling area.

MANFOR	Manpower Force Packaging System (USAF)

MANIET	Manifest Update

manifest	[USA] DoD:  A document specifying in detail the passengers or items carried for a specific destination.

manipulative electromagnetic

   deception	[USA] DoD:  See electromagnetic deception.

MANPADS	[USA] Man-Portable Air-Defense System.  Became FIM-92 Stinger.

MANPER	Manpower/Personnel Module

MANPER-B	Manpower and Personnel Module - Base Level (COMPES) (USAF)

MANPER-M	Manpower and Personnel Module - Major Command Level (COMPES) (USAF)

manpower	[USA] DoD:  See manpower requirements; manpower resources.

manpower management

   survey(*)	[USA] DoD:  Systematic evaluation of a functional area, utilizing expert knowledge, manpower scaling guides, experience, and other practical considerations in determining the validity and managerial efficiency of the function's present or proposed manpower establishment.

manpower management(*)	[USA] DoD:  The means of manpower control to ensure the most efficient and economical use of available manpower.

manpower requirements	[USA] DoD:  Human resources needed to accomplish specified work loads of organizations.

manpower resources	[USA] DoD:  Human resources available to the Services which can be applied against manpower requirements.

MANPRINT	Manpower and Personnel Integration

MANREQ	Manpower Requirements System (USAF)

MANS	Mission Analysis for Missile and NUDET Surveillance

many (raid size)	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept usage, 8 or more aircraft. See also few (raid size).

MAO	Major Attack Option

MAOS	Minimum Aircraft Operating Strips

MAP	[USA] Military Aid Program, or Military Assistance Program, or Mutual Assistance Program.

MAP	Maintenance and Administration Position

MAP	Manufacturing Automation Protocol

MAP	Master Automation Plan

MAP	Military Assistance Program

MAP	Mission Automation Plan

MAP	Modern Aids to Planning

MAP	Multiple Aim Point

map chart	[USA] DoD:  A representation of a land-sea area, using the characteristics of a map to represent the land area and the characteristics of a chart to represent the sea area, with such special characteristics as to make the map-chart most useful in military operations, particularly amphibious operations. See also map.

map convergence(*)	[USA] DoD:  The angle at which one meridian is inclined to another on a map or chart. See also convergence.

map exercise	[USA] DoD:  An exercise in which a series of military situations is stated and solved on a map.

map index(*)	[USA] DoD:  Graphic key primarily designed to give the relationship between sheets of a series, their coverage, availability, and further information on the series.  See also map.

map reference code(*)	[USA] DoD:  A code used primarily for encoding grid coordinates and other information pertaining to maps. This code may be used for other purposes where the encryption of numerals is required.

map reference(*)	[USA] DoD:  A means of identifying a point on the surface of the Earth by relating it to information appearing on a map, generally the graticule or grid.

map series(*)	[USA] DoD:  A group of maps or charts usually having the same scale and cartographic specifications, and with each sheet appropriately identified by producing agency as belonging to the same series.

map sheet(*)	[USA] DoD:  An individual map or chart either complete in itself or part of a series. See also map.

map(*)	[USA] DoD:  A graphic representation, usually on a plane surface, and at an established scale, of natural or artificial features on the surface of a part or the whole of the Earth or other planetary body. The features are positioned relative to a coordinate reference system. See also administrative map; battle map; chart index; chart series; chart sheet; controlled map; general map; large scale map; line route map; map chart; map index; map series; map sheet; medium-scale map; operation map; planimetric map; situation map; smallscale map; strategic map; tactical map; topographic map; traffic circulation map; weather map.

MAPAD	Military Assistance Program Address Directory

MAPES	Management of Personnel Records (USMC)

Maple Flag	Exercise held in Canada.

MAPMIS	Manpower and Personnel Management Information System (USN)

MAPP	Modern Aids to Planning Program (OJCS)

MAPPER	Maintaining, Preparing and Processing Executive Reports

mapping camera	[USA] DoD:  See air cartographic camera.

mapping, charting, and

   geodesy	[USA] DoD:  Maps, charts, and other data used for military planning, operations, and training. These products and data support air, land, and sea navigation; weapon system guidance; target positioning; and other military activities. These data are presented in the forms of topographic, planimetric, imaged, or thematic maps and graphics; nautical and aeronautical charts and publications; and, in digital and textual formats, gazetteers, which contain geophysical and geodetic data and coordinate lists. Also called MC&G.

MAPR	Miniaturization and Automation of Personnel Record (USMC)

MAPS	MAC Automated Planning System (MAC)

MAPS	Manpower and Personnel System

MAPS	Mobile Aerial Port Squadron

MAPS	Mobility Analysis and Planning System (MTMC)

MAPSE	Minimal APSE

MAR	Minimally Attended Radar (SEEK IGLOO)

MARAD	Maritime Administration

MARAIRMED	Maritime Air Force Mediterranean (USMC)

MARC	MAC ALCE Reactions Communications

MARCCO	Man's Role in Command and Control

MARCORPS	Marine Corps

MARDAC	Manpower Research and Data Analysis Center

MARDIS	Modernized Army Research and Development Information System

MARDIV	Marine Division

MAREMICS	Maintenance, Repair and Minor Construction

MAREP	Maritime Reporting System

MARFOR	Marine Forces

margin(*)	[USA] DoD:  In cartography, the area of a map or chart lying outside the border.

marginal data(*)	[USA] DoD:  All explanatory information given in the margin of a map or chart which clarifies, defines, illustrates, and/or supplements the graphic portion of the sheet.

marginal information	[USA] DoD:  See marginal data.

marginal weather	[USA] DoD:  Weather which is sufficiently adverse to a military operation so as to require the imposition of procedural limitations.  See also adverse weather.

Marine air command and

   control system	[USA] DoD:  A US Marine Corps tactical air command and control system which provides the tactical air commander with the means to command, coordinate, and control all air operations within an assigned sector and to coordinate air operations with other Services. It is composed of command and control agencies with communications-electronics equipment that incorporates a capability from manual through semiautomatic control.

Marine air control squadron	[USA] DoD:  The component of the Marine air control group which provides and operates ground facilities for the detection and interception of hostile aircraft and for the navigational direction of friendly aircraft in the conduct of support missions.

Marine air support squadron	[USA] DoD:  The component of the Marine air control group which provides and operates facilities for the control of support aircraft operating in direct support of ground forces.

Marine air-ground task force	[USA] DoD:  A task organization of Marine forces (division, aircraft wing, and service support groups) under a single command and structured to accomplish a specific mission. The Marine air-ground task force (MAGTF) components will normally include command, aviation combat, ground combat, and combat service support elements (including Navy Support Elements). Three types of Marine air-ground task forces which can be task organized are the Marine expeditionary unit, Marine expeditionary brigade, and Marine expeditionary force. The four elements of a Marine air-ground task force are: a. command element (CE)--The MAGTF headquarters. The CE is a permanent organization composed of the commander, general or executive and special staff sections, headquarters section, and requisite communications and service support facilities. The CE provides command, control, and coordination essential for effective planning and execution of operations by the other three elements of the MAGTF.  There is only one CE in a MAGTF. b. aviation combat element (ACE)--The MAGTF element that is task organized to provide all or a portion of the functions of Marine Corps aviation in varying degrees based on the tactical situation and the MAGTF mission and size. These functions are air reconnaissance, antiair warfare, assault support, offensive air support, electronic warfare, and control of aircraft and missiles. The ACE is organized around an aviation headquarters and varies in size from a reinforced helicopter squadron to one or more Marine aircraft wing(s). It includes those aviation command (including air control agencies), combat, combat support, and combat service support units required by the situation. Normally, there is only one ACE in a MAGTF. c. ground combat element (GCE)--The MAGTF element that is task organized to conduct ground operations. The GCE is constructed around an infantry unit and varies in size from a reinforced infantry battalion to one or more reinforced Marine division(s). The GCE also includes appropriate combat support and combat service support units. Normally, there is only one GCE in a MAGTF. d. combat service support element (CSSE)--The MAGTF element that is task organized to provide the full range of combat service support necessary to accomplish the MAGTF mission. CSSE can provide supply, maintenance, transportation, deliberate engineer, health, postal, disbursing, enemy prisoner of war, automated information systems, exchange, utilities, legal, and graves registration services.  The CSSE varies in size from a Marine expeditionary unit (MEU) service support group (MSSG) to a force service support group (FSSG).  Normally, there is only one combat service support element in a MAGTF.  See also combat service support elements; Marine expeditionary brigade; Marine expeditionary force; Marine expeditionary unit; task force.

Marine base	[USA] DoD:  A base for support of Marine ground forces, consisting of activities or facilities for which the Marine Corps has operating responsibilities, together with interior lines of communications and the minimum surrounding area necessary for local security. (Normally, not greater than an area of 20 square miles.) See also base complex.

Marine division/wing team	[USA] DoD:  A Marine Corps air-ground team consisting of one division and one aircraft wing, together with their normal reinforcements.

marine environment	[USA] DoD:  The oceans, seas, bays, estuaries, and other major water bodies, including their surface interface and interaction, with the atmosphere and with the land seaward of the mean high water mark.

Marine expeditionary brigade	[USA] DoD:  A task organization which is normally built around a regimental landing team, a provisional Marine aircraft group, and a logistics support group. It is capable of conducting amphibious assault operations of a limited scope. During potential crisis situations, a Marine expeditionary brigade may be forward deployed afloat for an extended period in order to provide an immediate combat response. Also called MEB. See also Marine air-ground task force.

Marine expeditionary force	[USA] DoD:  The Marine expeditionary force, the largest of the Marine airground task forces, is normally built around a division/wing team, but can include several divisions and aircraft wings, together with an appropriate combat service support organization. The Marine expeditionary force is capable of conducting a wide range of amphibious assault operations and sustained operations ashore. It can be tailored for a wide variety of combat missions in any geographic environment. Also called MEF. See also Marine air-ground task force.

Marine expeditionary unit	[USA] DoD:  A task organization which is normally built around a battalion landing team, reinforced helicopter squadron, and logistic support unit. It fulfills routine forward afloat deployment requirements, provides an immediate reaction capability for crisis situations, and is capable of relatively limited combat operations.  Also called MEU. See also Marine air-ground task force.

Marine expeditionary unit

   (special operations capable)	[USA] DoD:  A forward-deployed, embarked US Marine Corps unit with enhanced capability to conduct special operations. The Marine expeditionary unit (special operations capable) is oriented toward amphibious raids, at night, under limited visibility, while employing emission control procedures. The Marine expeditionary unit (special operations capable) is not a Secretary of Defense-designated special operations force but, when directed by the National Command Authorities and/or the theater commander, may conduct hostage recovery or other special operations under in extremis circumstances when designated special operations forces are not available. Also called MEU(SOC).

MARISAT	Marine Satellite System

Marita	[Germany] Intervention of the German army in the Balkan, 1941.

maritime control area	[USA] DoD:  An area generally similar to a defensive sea area in purpose except that it may be established any place on the high seas. Maritime control areas are normally established only in time of war. See also defensive sea area.

maritime defense sector(*)	[USA] DoD:  One of the subdivisions of a coastal area.

maritime environment	[USA] DoD:  The oceans, seas, bays, estuaries, islands, coastal areas, and the airspace above these, including amphibious objective areas.

maritime power projection	[USA] DoD:  Power projection in and from the maritime environment, including a broad spectrum of offensive military operations to destroy enemy forces or logistic support or to prevent enemy forces from approaching within enemy weapons' range of friendly forces. Maritime power projection may be accomplished by amphibious assault operations, attack of targets ashore, or support of sea control operations.

maritime prepositioning ships	[USA] DoD:  Civilian-crewed, Military Sealift Command-chartered ships which are organized into three squadrons and are usually forward-deployed. These ships are loaded with prepositioned equipment and 30 days of supplies to support three Marine expeditionary brigades. Also called MPS. See also Navy Cargo Handling Battalion.

maritime search and rescue

   region	[USA] DoD:  The waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States; the territories and possessions of the United States (except Canal Zone and the inland area of Alaska) and designated areas of the high seas. See also search and rescue region.

maritime special purpose force	[USA] DoD:  A task-organized force formed from elements of a Marine expeditionary unit (special operations capable) and naval special warfare forces that can be quickly tailored to a specific mission. The maritime special purpose force can execute on short notice a wide variety of missions in a supporting, supported, or unilateral role. It focuses on operations in a maritime environment and is capable of operations in conjunction with or in support of special operations forces. The maritime special purpose force is integral to and directly relies upon the Marine expeditionary unit (special operations capable) for all combat and combat service support. Also called MSPF.

mark	[USA] DoD:  1. In artillery and naval gunfire support: a. to call for fire on a specified location in order to orient the observer/spotter or to indicate targets; b. to report the instant of optimum light on the target produced by illumination shells. 2. In naval operations, to use a maritime unit to maintain an immediate offensive or obstructive capability against a specified target. See also marker.

mark mark	[USA] DoD:  Command from ground controller for aircraft to release bombs; may indicate electronic ground-controlled release or voice command to aircrew.

marker ship(*)	[USA] DoD:  In an amphibious operation, a ship which takes accurate station on a designated control point. It may fly identifying flags by day and show lights to seaward by night.

marker(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. A visual or electronic aid used to mark a designated point. 2. In land mine warfare: See gap marker; intermediate marker; lane marker; row marker; strip marker. 3. In naval operations, a maritime unit which maintains an immediate offensive or obstructive capability against a specified target. See also beacon; shadower; mark.

Market	[Allied] Paratroop component of Market Garden

Market Garden	[Allied] Combined airborne and ground forces attack in September 1944 to break through the German lines, cross the Rhine and invade the Ruhr.  The airborne units captured the bridges in Son, Veghel, Grave, and Nijmegen but had to surrender in Arnhem.

marking error(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, the distance and bearing of a marker from a target.

marking fire(*)	[USA] DoD:  Fire placed on a target for the purpose of identification.

marking panel(*)	[USA] DoD:  A sheet of material displayed for visual communication, usually between friendly units. See also panel code.

MARMIC	Command Level Maintenance Repair and Minor Construction Program Reporting System

MARP	Manpower Requirements Plan

MARP	Mating and ranging Program (SAC)

MARR	Manpower Authorization Requirement Review

MARRES	Manual Radar Reconnaissance Exploitation Systems (ESD)

married failure(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a moored mine lying on the seabed connected to its sinker from which it has faileed to release owing to defective mechanism.

MARS	[USA] DoD:  See Military Affiliate Radio System.

MARS	Marine Corps Ammunition Reporting System (USMC)

MARS	Mid-Air Recovery / Retrieval System

marshalling(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. The process by which units participating in an amphibious or airborne operation group together or assemble when feasible or move to temporary camps in the vicinity of embarkation points, complete preparations for combat, or prepare for loading. 2. The process of assembling, holding, and organizing supplies and/or equipment, especially vehicles of transportation, for onward movement.  See also stage; staging area.

MART	Modular Automated Remote Terminal

MARV	Maneuverable Reentry Vehicle

MARVS	Material Acquisition Requirements Validation System

MAS	Man-day Account System (USAF)

MAS	Military Agency for Standardization (NATO)

MAS	Military Airlift Squadron (MAC)

MAS	Multiplex Applications Software

MASC	MAGTF Automated Services Center (USMC)

MASCDC	[USA] Military Aircraft Storage and Disposition Center.  Located at Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona.

Mascot	[UK] Carrier air strike against Tirpitz, July 1944.

MASDC	Military Aircraft Storage and Disposition Center (AFLC)

MASDCMIS	MASDC Management Information System

MASF	Mobile Aeromedical Staging Facilities

MASFC	MAGTF All Source Fusion Center

MASH	Mobile Army Surgical Hospital

MASIIS	Maintenance Analysis Structural Integrity Information System

MASINT	[USA] DoD:  See measurement and signature intelligence.

MASNET	Management Support Network (USA)

MASS	MICAP Asset Sourcing System

MASS	Military Airlift Support Squadron (MAC)

MASS	Mobilization Automated Support System (FORSCOM)

mass casualty	[USA] DoD:  Any large number of casualties produced in a relatively short period of time, usually as the result of a single incident such as a military aircraft accident, hurricane, flood, earthquake, or armed attack that exceeds local logistical support capabilities. See also casualty.

mass(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. The concentration of combat power. 2. The military formation in which units are spaced at less than the normal distances and intervals.

massed fire	[USA] DoD:  1. The fire of the batteries of two or more ships directed against a single target. 2. Fire from a number of weapons directed at a single point or small area. See also concentrated fire.

master	[USA] DoD:  The commanding officer of a United States Naval Ship, a commercial ship, or a government-owned general agency agreement ship operated for the Military Sealift Command by a civilian company to transport DOD cargo.

master film(*)	[USA] DoD:  The earliest generation of imagery (negative or positive) from which subsequent copies are produced.

master force list	[USA] DoD:  A file which contains the current status of each requirement for a given operation plan. The master force list is made available for file transfer service (FTS) transfer to other Worldwide Military Command and Control System activities from a file produced from the joint deployment system data base. Also called MFL.

master plot(*)	[USA] DoD:  A portion of a map or overlay on which are drawn the outlines of the areas covered by an air photographic sortie. Latitude and longitude, map, and sortie information are shown. See also sortie plot.

MASW	Mission Application Software (WIS)

MAT	Materiel

MAT	Mobilization Assistance Team

MATCALS	Marine Air Traffic and Landing Systems (USMC)

MATCO	Military Air Traffic Coordinating Office

MATCU	Military Air Traffic Coordinating Unit

MATE	Modular AUTODIN Terminal Equipment

MATE	Modular Automated Test Equipment

materials handling equipment	[USA] DoD:  Mechanical devices for handling of supplies with greater ease and economy.

materials handling(*)	[USA] DoD:  The movement of materials (raw materials, scrap, semifinished, and finished) to, through, and from productive processes; in warehouses and storage; and in receiving and shipping areas.

materiel	[USA] DoD:  All items (including ships, tanks, self-propelled weapons, aircraft, etc., and related spares, repair parts, and support equipment, but excluding real property, installations, and utilities) necessary to equip, operate, maintain, and support military activities without distinction as to its application for administrative or combat purposes. See also equipment; personal property.

materiel cognizance	[USA] DoD:  Denotes responsibility for exercising supply management over items or categories of materiel.

materiel control	[USA] DoD:  See inventory control.

materiel inventory objective	[USA] DoD:  The quantity of an item required to be on hand and on order on M-day in order to equip, provide a materiel pipeline, and sustain the approved US force structure (active and reserve) and those Allied forces designated for US materiel support, through the period prescribed for war materiel planning purposes. It is the quantity by which the war materiel requirement exceeds the war materiel procurement capability and the war materiel requirement adjustment. It includes the M-day force materiel requirement and the war reserve materiel requirement.

materiel management	[USA] DoD:  See inventory control.

materiel pipeline	[USA] DoD:  The quantity of an item required in the worldwide supply system to maintain an uninterrupted replacement flow.

materiel planning	[USA] DoD:  A subset of logistic planning and consists of a four-step process: a. requirements definition. Requirements for significant items must be calculated at item level detail (i.e., national stock number) to support sustainability planning and analysis. Requirements include unit roundout, consumption and attrition replacement, safety stock, and the needs of allies. b. apportionment. Items are apportioned to the combatant commanders based on a global scenario to avoid sourcing of items to multiple theaters. The basis for apportionment is the capability provided by unit stocks, host nation support, theater prepositioned war reserve stocks and industrial base, and continental United States Department of Defense stockpiles and available production. Item apportionment cannot exceed total capabilities. c. sourcing. Sourcing is the matching of available capabilities on a given date against item requirements to support sustainability analysis and the identification of locations to support transportation planning. Sourcing of any item is done within the combatant commander's apportionment. d. documentation. Sourced item requirements and corresponding shortfalls are major inputs to the combatant commander's sustainability analysis. Sourced item requirements are translated into movement requirements and documented in the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System data base for transportation feasibility analysis. Movement requirements for nonsignificant items are estimated in tonnage.

materiel readiness	[USA] DoD:  The availability of materiel required by a military organization to support its wartime activities or contingencies, disaster relief (flood, earthquake, etc.), or other emergencies.

materiel release confirmation	[USA] DoD:  A notification from a shipping/storage activity advising the originator of a materiel release order of the positive action taken on the order. It will also be used with appropriate shipment status document identifier codes as a reply to a followup initiated by the inventory control point.

materiel release order	[USA] DoD:  An order issued by an accountable supply system manager (usually an inventory control point or accountable depot/stock point) directing a non-accountable activity (usually a storage site or materiel drop point) within the same supply distribution complex to release and ship materiel.

materiel requirements	[USA] DoD:  Those quantities of items of equipment and supplies necessary to equip, provide a materiel pipeline, and sustain a Service, formation, organization, or unit in the fulfillment of its purposes or tasks during a specified period.

MATES	Mobilization and Training Equipment Site

MATMS	Marine Aviation Training Management System (USMC)

MATOC	Mobility Air Terminal Operations Center

MATS	[USA] Military Air Transport Service.

MATV	[USA] Multi-Axis Thrust Vectoring, an F-16 with a vectoring nozzle.

MATZ	Military Air Traffic Zone

MAU	Marine Amphibious Unit (USMC)

Maverick	[USA] DoD:  An air-to-surface missile with launch and leave capability.  It is designed for use against stationary or moving small, hard targets such as tanks, armored vehicles, and field fortifications.  Designated as AGM-65.

MAVMS	MACOM Automated Vehicle Management System (USA)

MAW	[USA] Marine Aircraft Wing

MAW	[USA] Military Airlift Wing

MAW	Mission Adaptive Wing.

MAWS	[UK] Missile Approach Warning System

MAWTS	Marine Aviation Weapons & Tactics Squadron (USMC)

MAX	Message Automatic Exchange

MAXI	Modular Architecture for the Exchange of Intelligence (DODIIS

maximum aircraft arresting

   hook load	[USA] DoD:  The maximum load experienced by an aircraft arresting hook assembly during an arrestment.

maximum effective range(*)	[USA] DoD:  The maximum distance at which a weapon may be expected to be accurate and achieve the desired result.

maximum elevation figure(*)	[USA] DoD:  A figure, shown in each quadrangle bounded by ticked graticule lines on aeronautical charts, which represents the height in thousands and hundreds of feet, above mean sea level, of the highest known natural or manmade feature in that quadrangle, plus suitable factors to allow for inaccuracy and incompleteness of the topographical heighting information.

maximum landing weight(*)	[USA] DoD:  The maximum gross weight due to design or operational limitations at which an aircraft is permitted to land.

maximum operating depth(*)	[USA] DoD:  The depth which a submarine is not to exceed during operations. This depth is determined by the submarine's national naval authority. See also test depth.

maximum ordinate(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, the height of the highest point in the trajectory of a projectile above the horizontal plane passing through its origin. Also called vertex height.

maximum permissible

   concentration	[USA] DoD:  See radioactivity concentration guide.

maximum permissible dose(*)	[USA] DoD:  That radiation dose which a military commander or other appropriate authority may prescribe as the limiting cumulative radiation dose to be received over a specific period of time by members of the command, consistent with current operational military considerations.

maximum range(*)	[USA] DoD:  The greatest distance a weapon can fire without consideration of dispersion.

maximum sustained speed(*)	[USA] DoD:  In road transport, the highest speed at which a vehicle, with its rated payload, can be driven for an extended period on a level first-class highway without sustaining damage.

maximum takeoff weight(*)	[USA] DoD:  The maximum gross weight due to design or operational limitations at which an aircraft is permitted to take off.

mayday	[USA] DoD:  Distress call.

MB	Main Base

Mb	Megabyte

MBA	Main Battle Area

MBA	Multiple Beam Antenna

MBB	Modular Building Blocks

MBBLS	Thousands of Barrels

MBC	Meteor Burst Communications

MBC	Military Budget Committee

MBCP	Missile Base Communications Processor

MBDL	Missile Battery Data Link (USA)

MBFR	Mutually Balanced Force Reduction

MBO	Management By Objectives

MBPS	Megabits Per Second

MBR 	[USSR] Mezhkontenentalnaya ballisticheskaya raketa - ICBM

MBRRGChIN	[USSR] MBR s razdelyayuchimi golovnyym chastyami indiviualnogo navedeniya - MIRV

MBS	Mission Bit Stream

MBSGM	Multi-Base Sortie Generation Model (HQ USAF)

MBSTA	Mobilization Station

MBT	Main Battle Tank

MC	[USA] DoD:  See mission capable.

MC	Marine Corps

MC	Medical Corps (USA)

MC	Message Center

MC	Military Committee

MC	Mobility Control Center

MC	Monitoring Center (DDN)

MC&G	[USA] DoD:  See mapping, charting, and geodesy.

MC-130	Combat Talon

MCA	Military Construction, Army

MCA	Movement Control Agency

MCAP	Major Command ADP Plan (obsolete)

MCAP	Maximum Calling Area Procedure

MCAP	Mobile Consolidated Aerial Port Subsystem

MCAR	Military Construction Army Reserve

MCAR	MultiChannel Acoustic Relay (USN)

MCAS	Marine Corps Air Station

MCATF	Mechanized Combined Arms Task Force

MCATS	Medium Capacity Automated Telecommunications System (USAF)

MCAWN	Microcomputer Connectivity to AWN

MCB	[USA] Mobile Construction Battalion

MCB	Message Control Block

MCC	Maintenance Control Center

MCC	Mission Control Center

MCC	Mobile Command Center (Formerly GMCP)

MCC	Mobile Communications Center

MCC	Mobility Control Center

MCC	Movement Control Center

MCCC	Marine Corps Command Center

MCCISWG	Military Command, Control Information Systems Working Group (NATO)

MCCP	Military Consolidated Command Post

MCCR	Mission Critical Computer Resources

MCCRES	Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation System (USMC)

MCCS	Mission Critical Computer System

MCCSS	Mobile Command Center Strategic System (OJCS) (formerly NEACP)

MCD	Manipulative Communications Deception

MCD	Medical Crew Director

MCDN	Marine Corps Data Network

MCE	Mission Control Element

MCE	Modular Control Equipment (TAC)

MCEAMS	Marine Corps Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Shelter (USMC)

MCEB	Military Communications-Electronics Board (JCS)

MCES	Modular Command and Control Evaluation Structure

MCF	Maintenance Control Facility

MCF	Military Computer Family

MCF	Mission Control Forecast

MCFMIS	Marine Corps Food Management Information System

MCG	Movement Control Group

MCHQ	Marine Corps Headquarters

MCI	Mission Capability Inspection

MCL	Mobilization Cross-Leveling (USA)

MCLBA	Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Georgia

MCM	[USA] USN:  Mine Countermeasures Ship

MCM	Military Committee Memorandum

MCMCC	Marine Corps Manpower Control Center

MCN	MACIMS Communication Network (MAC)

MCN	Management Control Number

MCP	Management and Control of Provisioning

MCP	Marine Corps Capabilities Plan

MCP	Master COMSEC Plan

MCP	Master Control Program

MCP	Military Construction Program/Project

MCR	Manpower Change Request

MCRC	Master Control and Reporting Center

MCRL	Master Cross Reference Library

MCRSCMS	Marine Corps Reserve Support Center Management System

MCS	Maintenance Control System (USA)

MCS	Maintenance Cost System (USAF)

MCS	Management Control System

MCS	Maneuver Control System

MCSF	Marine Corps Security Force

MCSF	Mobile Cryptologic Support Facility (NSA)

MCSR	Materiel Condition Status Reporting System (USA)

MCT	Maximum Corrective Time

MCT	Mean Corrective Time

MCT	Mobile Communications Terminal

MCT	Movement Control Team

MCTL	Military Critical Technology List (DoD)

MCTSSA	Maritime Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity

MCU	Memory Controller Unit

MCU	Microprogrammed Control Unit

MCW	Modulated Continuous Wave

MD	Maritime Defense

MD	Marshaled Deployability Posture

MD	Material Developer

MD	Missile Defense

MD/XMP	Message Distribution/Xerox Message Processor

MDA	Military Damage Assessment

MDAP	Mutual Defense Assistance Program

MDB	Mutual Defense Board

MDC	Maintenance Data Collection

MDC	Master Direction Center

MDC	Message Display Console

MDC	Message Distribution Center

MDC	Miniature Detonating Cord, used to fragment canopies before ejection.

MDC	Missile Display Conference

MDC	Movement Designator Code

MDE	Message Distribution Element

MDEC	Marine Corps Development and Education Command

MDF	Main Distribution Frame

MDF	Manpower Data File

MDG	Mission Data Generator

MDL	Management Data List

MDM	Mission Data Message

MDMS	Maintenance Data Management System (USA)

MDPS	Mission Data Preparations Systems

MDQS	Management Data Query System

MDR	Materiel Deficiency Report

MDR	Medium Data Rate

MDRA	Material Deficiency Report Analysis

MDS	Manpower Data System (HQ USAF)

MDS	Minimum Discernible Signal

MDS	Mission, Design, and Series

MDS	Mobilization, Deployment, and Sustainment

MDS	Model Design Series

MDS	Modular Display System (SPACECOM)

MDSS	Maritime Pre-Positioned Ships (MPS) Decision Support System (USMC)

MDSS	Multiple Distribution Switching Subsystem

MDT	Mean Down Time

MDTS	Mission Data Transfer System

MDU	Message Decoder Unit

MDW	Military District of Washington (USA)

MDWS	Missile Detection & Warning System

MDZ	Maritime Defense Zone

MDZL	Maritime Defense Zone Atlantic

MDZP	Maritime Defense Zone Pacific

ME	Maine

MEA	Major Emergency Actions

meaconing(*)	[USA] DoD:  A system of receiving radio beacon signals and rebroadcasting them on the same frequency to confuse navigation. The meaconing stations cause inaccurate bearings to be obtained by aircraft or ground stations. See also beacon.

MEADS	Maintenance Engineering Analysis Data System

mean lethal dose(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. The amount of nuclear irradiation of the whole body which would be fatal to 50 percent of the exposed personnel in a given period of time. 2. The dose of chemical agent that would kill 50 percent of exposed, unprotected and untreated personnel.

mean line of advance	[USA] DoD:  In naval usage, the direction expected to be made good over a sustained period.

mean point of burst	[USA] DoD:  See mean point of impact.

mean point of impact(*)	[USA] DoD:  The point whose coordinates are the arithmetic means of the coordinates of the separate points of impact/burst of a finite number of projectiles fired or released at the same aiming point under a given set of conditions.

mean sea level	[USA] DoD:  The average height of the surface of the sea for all stages of the tide; used as a reference for elevations.

means of transport	[USA] DoD:  See mode of transport.

measurement and signature

   intelligence	[USA] DoD:  Scientific and technical intelligence obtained by quantitative and qualitative analysis of data (metric, angle, spatial, wavelength, time dependence, modulation, plasma, and hydromagnetic) derived from specific technical sensors for the purpose of identifying any distinctive features associated with the source, emitter, or sender and to facilitate subsequent identification and/or measurement of the same. Also called MASINT.  See also intelligence.

MEB	[USA] Marine Expeditionary Brigade

MEBS	Management Evaluation Guides

MEBU	Minimum Essential Backup

MEBU	Mission Essential Backup

MEC	Missile Event Conference

MECH	Mechanized

mechanical sweep(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, any sweep used with the object of physically contacting the mine or its appendages.

MECL	Minimum Essential Circuit List

MED	Manipulative Electronic Deception

MED	Medical

MED	Mediterranean

MED	Medium

MED	Message Element Dictionary (JINTACCS)

MED-WRAP	Medical War Reserve Automated Process (USA)

MEDA	Military Emergency Diversion Airfield

MEDALS	Military Engineering Data Asset Locator

MEDBLOOD	Medical Blood (TAMMIS)

MEDCOM	Medical Command (USA)

MEDCOM	Mediterranean Communication System

MEDEVAC	Medical Evacuation

MEDFAD	Medical Field Assistance Branch

median incapacitating dose(*)	[USA] DoD:  The amount or quantity of chemical agent which when introduced into the body will incapacitate 50 percent of exposed, unprotected personnel.

medical evacuees	[USA] DoD:  Personnel who are wounded, injured, or ill and must be moved to or between medical facilities.

medical intelligence	[USA] DoD:  That category of intelligence resulting from collection, evaluation, analysis, and interpretation of foreign medical, bio-scientific, and environmental information which is of interest to strategic planning and to military medical planning and operations for the conservation of the fighting strength of friendly forces and the formation of assessments of foreign medical capabilities in both military and civilian sectors.

medical officer(*)	[USA] DoD:  Physician with officer rank.

medical treatment facility	[USA] DoD:  A facility established for the purpose of furnishing medical and/or dental care to eligible individuals.

MEDIS	Medical Dietary Information System

medium	[USA] DoD:  As used in air intercept, a height between 2,000 and 25,000 feet.

medium artillery	[USA] DoD:  See field artillery.

medium atomic demolition

   munition	[USA] DoD:  A low-yield, team-portable, atomic demolition munition which can be detonated either by remote control or a timer device.

medium-altitude bombing	[USA] DoD:  Horizontal bombing with the height of release between 8,000 and 15,000 feet.

medium-angle loft bombing	[USA] DoD:  Type of loft bombing wherein weapon release occurs at an angle between 35 and 75 degrees above the horizontal.

medium-lot storage	[USA] DoD:  Generally defined as a quantity of material which will require one to three pallet stacks, stored to maximum height.  Thus, the term refers to relatively small lots as distinguished from definitely large or small lots. See also storage.

medium-range ballistic missile	[USA] DoD:  A ballistic missile with a range capability from about 600 to 1,500 nautical miles.

medium-range bomber aircraft	[USA] DoD:  A bomber designed for a tactical operating radius of under 1,000 nautical miles at design gross weight and design bomb load.

medium-range transport

   aircraft	[USA] DoD:  See transport aircraft.

medium-scale map	[USA] DoD:  A map having a scale larger than 1:600,000 and smaller than 1:75,000. See also map.

MEDLOG	Medical Logistics (TAMMIS)

MEDMER	Medical Emergency Report

MEDNET	Medical Systems Network

MEDP	Mission Essential Data Processing

MEDPAR	Medical Patient Accounting and Reporting (TAMMIS)

MEDPERFAC	Medical and Personnel Planning Factors Report (JRS)

MEDRAMS	Medical Readiness Assemblage Materiel System (USAF)

MEDRED	Medical Readiness Report Capability (TAC)

MEDREG	Medical Regulation (TAMMIS)

MEDREQ	Medical Requirements Model (USAFE)

MEDRTS	Medical Requirements Model (USAFE)

MEDS	Maintenance Engineering Data System

MEDS	Meteorological Data Systems

MEDS 70	Management Engineering Data System 70's

MEDSTAT	Medical Statistical System (USAFE)

MEDSTOCK	Medical Stock Control System (USA)

MEECN	Minimum Essential Emergency Communications Network

meeting engagement(*)	[USA] DoD:  A combat action that occurs when a moving force, incompletely deployed for battle, engages an enemy at an unexpected time and place.

MEETS	Minimum Engine Tracking System

MEF	[USA] Marine Expeditionary Force

MEF	Minimum Essential Facilities

MEF	Minimum Essential Functions

MEFPAK	Manpower and Equipment Force Packaging System (USAF)

MEFT	Minimum Essential Functional Task

MEG	Message Expediting Group

megaton weapon(*)	[USA] DoD:  A nuclear weapon, the yield of which is measured in terms of millions of tons of trinitrotoluene explosive equivalents.  See also kiloton weapon; nominal weapon; subkiloton weapon.

MEGW	Megawatt(s)

MEI	Major End Item

MEI	Management Effectiveness Inspection

MEIDS	Military/Miniaturized Electronic Information Delivery System (USA)

MEIR	Minimum Essential Information Requirement

MEISR	[USA] Minimum Essential Improvement in System Reliability, an upgrade of the F-106 in 1967.

MEITS	Mission Essential/Effective Information Transmission System

MEL	Master Equipment List

MEL	Medium Energy Laser

MEL	Minimum Equipment List

MEMDT	Message Execution Matrix Display Task

MEMO/MAINT	Medical Equipment Mgt Office/Maintenance

memory	[USA] DoD:  See storage.

MENS	Mission Element Need Statement

MEO	Message Exchange Occurrence

MEP	[USA] Mission Equipment Package

MEP	Maintenance Engineering Program

MEP	Management Engineering Plan

MEP	Microcircuit Emulation Program

MEPCOM	U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command

MEPIS	Management Engineering Program Information System

MEPR	Medical Expense and Performance Report

MEPRS	Medical Expense and Performance Reporting System

MEPS	Message Editing and Preparation Service

MEPS	Message Editing and Processing Station

MEPS	Military Entrance Processing Stations

MEQPT	Major Equipment ID Code

MER	Merchant Ship

MER	Multiple Ejection Rack

mercantile convoy(*)	[USA] DoD:  A convoy consisting primarily of merchant ships controlled by the naval control of shipping organization.

MERCAST	Merchant Shop Broadcast System

merchant intelligence	[USA] DoD:  In intelligence handling, communication instructions for reporting by merchant vessels of vital intelligence sightings. Also called MERINT.

merchant ship casualty report	[USA] DoD:  A report by message, or other means, of a casualty to a merchant ship at sea or in port. Merchant ship casualty reports are sent by the escort force commander or other appropriate authority to the operational control authority in whose area the casualty occurred.

merchant ship communications

   system(*)	[USA] DoD:  A worldwide system of communications to and from merchant ships usiing the peacetime commercial organization as a basis but under Operational Control Authority, with the ability to employ the broadcast mode to ships when the situation makes radio silence necessary.

merchant ship control zone(*)	[USA] DoD:  A defined area of sea or ocean inside which it may be necessary to offer guidance, control, and protection to allied shipping.

merchant ship reporting and

   control message system(*)	[USA] DoD:  A worldwide message system for reporting the movements of and information relating to the control of merchant ships.

merchant ship(*)	[USA] DoD:  A vessel engaged in mercantile trade except river craft, estuarial craft, or craft which operate solely within harbor limits.

mercomms system	[USA] DoD:  See merchant ship communications system.

MEREP	Merchant Ship Report

merged	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "Tracks have come together."

MERIT	Military Exploitation Of Reconnaissance And Intelligence Technology

Merkur	[Germany] Mercury.  Codename for the conquest of Crete, the largest as well as the last German deployment of airborne units.

MERS	Mobile Emergency Response System (FEMA)

MERSHIP	Merchant Shipping system (COMUSK)

MES	Management Engineering Squadron (AFCC)

MES	Message Entry Subsystem

MESAMAC	Engine Status Accounting System (MAC)

MESDIS	Message Distribution System (PACOM)

MESL	Minimum Essential Subsystem List

MESP	Management Engineering Scheduling Program (USAFE)

MESPREP	Message Preparation

MESS	Military Equipment Support Subsystem (USA)

message	[USA] DoD:  Any thought or idea expressed briefly in a plain or secret language and prepared in a form suitable for transmission by any means of communication.

message (telecommunications)	[USA] DoD:  Record information expressed in plain or encrypted language and prepared in a format specified for intended transmission by a telecommunications system.

message center	[USA] DoD:  See telecommunications center.

MET	Management Engineering Team(s)

MET Watch	Meteorological Watch

METEOR	Meteorological Event Oriented Reporting System (USAFE)

meteorological and

   oceanographic forecast

   center	[USA] DoD:  Shore-based meteorological and oceanographic production activity. Also called MFC.

meteorological data	[USA] DoD:  Meteorological facts pertaining to the atmosphere, such as wind, temperature, air density, and other phenomena which affect military operations.

METL	Mission Essential Task List

METOC	[USA] Meteorological and Oceanographic

METRIC	Multi-Echelon Technique Recoverable Item Control (RAND)

METRO	Meteorological

Metro Tango	[USA] Codename for TREDS, see there.

metrology	[USA] DoD:  The science of measurement, including the development of measurement standards and systems for absolute and relative measurements.

METS	[UK] Multi-Engined Training Squadron

METS	Mechanized Export Traffic System (MTMC)

METS	Mobile Electronic Test Set

METSII/ACI	Military Export Traffic System II - Enhanced/Automated Carrier Interface (MTMC)

METT	Mission, Enemy, Terrain, and Troops

METTT	Mission, Enemy, Terrain, Troops And Time

MEU	[USA] Marine Expeditionary Unit

MEU	Mission Essential Unit (USN)

MEU(SOC)	[USA] DoD:  See Marine expeditionary unit (special operations capable).

MEWS	Missile Early Warning System

MEWSG	Maritime Electronic Warfare Support Group

MEWSG	Multi-Service Electronic Warfare Support Group (NATO)

MEWSS	Mobile Electronic Warfare Support System (USMC)

MEZ	Maritime Exclusion Zone

MEZ	Missile Engagement Zone

MF	Medium Frequency (30 KHZ-3 MHz)

MF	Multi-Function

MF	Multiple Frequency Signaling

MFA	Materiel Fielding Agreement

MFC	[USA] DoD:  See meteorological and oceanographic forecast center.

MFC	Message Formatting Committee

MFC	Missile Fire Control

MFD	Master File Directory

MFD	Multi-Function Display

MFE	Manpower Force Element

MFEL	Manpower Force Element Listing

MFG	[Germany] Marinefliegergeschwader MFG 3 Graf Zeppelin

MFHBF	Mean Flight Hours Between Failure

MFL	Master Force List

MFLOPS	Millions of Floating Point Operations Per Second

MFP	Major Force Program

MFP	Master Personnel File (USAF)

MFP	Material Fielding Plan

MFP	Multi-Purpose Facility

MFR	Memorandum for the Record

MFSK	Multilevel Frequency Shift Keying

MFT	Minimum Flexible Targeting

MG	[Germany] MaschinengewehrMachine Gun.  Examples

MG/R	Message Generator/Recorder

MGGB	[USA] Modular Guided Glide Bomb, GBU-15(V)HOBOS.

MGM	[USA] Mobile, guided ground-to-ground Missile.Examples.

MGM	Master Group Multiplexer

MGR	[USA] Mobile, ground-targeted rocket.

MGR	MGR-1 Honest John

MGR	MGR-3 Little John

MGS	Mission Ground Station (DSPO)

MGS	Mobile Ground System (DSP)

MGS2	Message Generation System 2

MGT	Management

MGT	Mobile Ground Terminal

MGU	Mid-Course guidance unit, for missiles.

MH	Marshall Islands

MHC	[USA] USN: Coastal Minehunter

MHD	Moving Head Disc

MHDEMP	Magentohydrodynamic EMP

MHE	Materials Handling Equipment

MHE	Message Handling Element

MHF	Medium High Frequency

MHFARS	Minuteman High Frequency Antenna Replacement System

MHFEP	Multi-Host Front End Processor

MHS	Message Handling Systems

MHV	Miniature Homing Vehicle

MHz	Megahertz

MI	Management Indicator

MI	Military Intelligence

MI (BN)(CO)	Military Intelligence (Battalion) (Company)

MIA	[USA] DoD:  See missing in action.

MIA	Management Information Analysis

MIB	[USA] DoD:  See Military Intelligence Board.

MIB	Missile Interceptor Base

MIC	Microwave Integrated Circuit

MIC	Mobile Intelligence Center

MICAF	Measuring Improved Capabilities of Army Forces

MICAP	Mission Capability

MICAP	Mission Capability Analysis System (USAF)

MICAP	Mission Impaired Capability Awaiting Parts

Michael	[Germany] Plan for the spring offensive of 1918.

MICNS	Modular Integrated Communications and Navigation System

MICo	[USA] Military Intelligence Company

MICOM	Missile Command (USA)

MICR	Magnetic Ink Character Recognition

microform(*)	[USA] DoD:  A generic term for any form, whether film, video tape, paper, or other medium, containing miniaturized or otherwise compressed images which cannot be read without special display devices.

MICROFX	Intelligence Data Processing Set (FORSCOM)

MICRON	One millionth of a meter

MICS	Materiel Intransit Control System (MTMC)

MICSLP	Maintenance Inventory Control Stock Levels Projection

MICV	Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle

MID	Military Intelligence Detachment

MIDAS	Maintenance Integrated Data Access System

MIDAS	Model for Intertheater Deployment and Scheduling (USAF)

MIDB	Major Item Data Base

midcourse guidance	[USA] DoD:  The guidance applied to a missile between termination of the boost phase and the start of the terminal phase of flight. See also guidance.

midcourse phase	[USA] DoD:  That portion of the trajectory of a ballistic missile between the boost phase and the reentry phase. See also ballistic trajectory; boost phase; reentry phase; terminal phase.

middleman	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "Very high frequency or ultra-high frequency radio relay equipment."

midnight	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "Changeover from close to broadcast control."

MIDP	Major Item Distribution Plan

MIDS	Management Information Display System (USA)

MIDS	MPAC Information Data System

MIDS	Multifunction Information Distribution System (NATO)

MIF	Modernization and Implementation Facility (Gunter AFS)

MIFASS	[USA] Marine Integrated Fire and Air Support System

MIG	MikoyanGurevich (Aircraft).  Examples

MiGCAP	MiG Combat Air Patrol

Mighty Mouse	A FFAR used by the USAF in the 60s.

MIIA	Medical Intelligence Information Agency

MIIDS	Military Intelligence Integrated Data System

MIJI	Meaconing, Interference, Jamming and Intrusion

MIL VIG	Military Vigilance (NATO)

MIL-HDBK	Military Handbook

MILAP	Maintenance Information Logically Analyzed and Presented

MILCAP	Military Standard Contract Administration Procedures (DoD)

MILCOMSAT	Military Communications Satellites

MILCON	Military Construction Program (USN)

MILDEP	Military Department

MILES	Magnetic Intrusion Line Sensor

MILES	Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System

MILFAC	Military Facilities File

miliitary requirement(*)	[USA] DoD:  An established need justifying the timely allocation of resources to achieve a capability to accomplish approved military objectives, missions, or tasks. See also objective force level.

militarily significant fallout	[USA] DoD:  Radioactive contamination capable of inflicting radiation doses on personnel which may result in a reduction of their combat effectiveness.

Military Affiliate Radio System	[USA] DoD:  A program conducted by the Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force in which amateur radio stations and operators participate in and contribute to the mission of providing auxiliary and emergency communications on a local, national, or international basis as an adjunct to normal military communications.  Also called MARS.

military assistance advisory

   group	[USA] DoD:  A joint Service group, normally under the military command of a commander of a unified command and representing the Secretary of Defense, which primarily administers the US military assistance planning and programming in the host country.  Also called MAAG.

Military Assistance Articles and

   Services List	[USA] DoD:  A Department of Defense publication listing source, availability, and price of items and services for use by the unified commands and Military Departments in preparing military assistance plans and programs.

Military Assistance Program	[USA] DoD:  That portion of the US security assistance authorized by the Foreign Assistance Act of l961, as amended, which provides defense articles and services to recipients on a nonreimbursable (grant) basis.

Military Assistance Program

   Training	[USA] DoD:  See international military education and training.

military capability	[USA] DoD:  The ability to achieve a specified wartime objective (win a war or battle, destroy a target set). It includes four major components: force structure, modernization, readiness, and sustainability. a. force structure--Numbers, size, and composition of the units that comprise our Defense forces; e.g., divisions, ships, airwings. b. modernization--Technical sophistication of forces, units, weapon systems, and equipments. c. readiness--The ability of forces, units, weapon systems, or equipments to deliver the outputs for which they were designed (includes the ability to deploy and employ without unacceptable delays). d. sustainability--The ability to maintain the necessary level and duration of operational activity to achieve military objectives. Sustainability is a function of providing for and maintaining those levels of ready forces, materiel, and consumables necessary to support military effort.

military censorship	[USA] DoD:  All types of censorship conducted by personnel of the Armed Forces of the United States, to include armed forces censorship, civil censorship, prisoner of war censorship, and field press censorship. See also censorship.

military characteristics	[USA] DoD:  Those characteristics of equipment upon which depends its ability to perform desired military functions. Military characteristics include physical and operational characteristics but not technical characteristics.

military civic action	[USA] DoD:  The use of preponderantly indigenous military forces on projects useful to the local population at all levels in such fields as education, training, public works, agriculture, transportation, communications, health, sanitation, and others contributing to economic and social development, which would also serve to improve the standing of the military forces with the population. (US forces may at times advise or engage in military civic actions in overseas areas.)

military convoy(*)	[USA] DoD:  A land or maritime convoy that is controlled and reported as a military unit. A maritime convoy can consist of any combination of merchant ships, auxiliaries, or other military units.

military currency(*)	[USA] DoD:  Currency prepared by a power and declared by its military commander to be legal tender for use by civilian and/or military personnel as prescribed in the areas occupied by its forces. It should be of distinctive design to distinguish it from the official currency of the countries concerned, but may be denominated in the monetary unit of either.

military damage assessment	[USA] DoD:  An appraisal of the effects of an attack on a nation's military forces to determine residual military capability and to support planning for recovery and reconstitution. See also damage assessment.

military deception	[USA] DoD:  Actions executed to mislead foreign decisionmakers, causing them to derive and accept desired appreciations of military capabilities, intentions, operations, or other activities that evoke foreign actions that contribute to the originator's objectives. There are three categories of military deception: a. strategic military deception--Military deception planned and executed to result in foreign national policies and actions which support the originator's national objectives, policies, and strategic military plans. b. tactical military deception--Military deception planned and executed by and in support of operational commanders against the pertinent threat to result in opposing operational actions favorable to the originator's plans and operations. c. Department/Service military deception--Military deception planned and executed by Military Services about military systems, doctrine, tactics, techniques, personnel or service operations, or other activities to result in foreign actions which increase or maintain the originator's capabilities relative to adversaries. See also deception.

Military Department	[USA] DoD:  One of the departments within the Department of Defense created by the National Security Act of 1947, as amended. See also Department of the Army; Department of the Navy; Department of the Air Force.

military designed vehicle	[USA] DoD:  A vehicle having military characteristics resulting from military research and development processes, designed primarily for use by forces in the field in direct connection with, or support of, combat or tactical operations.

military education	[USA] DoD:  The systematic instruction of individuals in subjects which will enhance their knowledge of the science and art of war. See also military training.

military geographic

   documentation	[USA] DoD:  Military geographic information which has been evaluated, processed, summarized, and published.

military geographic information	[USA] DoD:  Comprises the information concerning physical aspects, resources, and artificial features which is necessary for planning and operations.

military geography	[USA] DoD:  The specialized field of geography dealing with natural and manmade physical features that may affect the planning and conduct of military operations.

military government	[USA] DoD:  See civil affairs.

military government

   ordinance	[USA] DoD:  An enactment on the authority of a military governor promulgating laws or rules regulating the occupied territory under such control.

military governor(*)	[USA] DoD:  The military commander or other designated person who, in an occupied territory, exercises supreme authority over the civil population subject to the laws and usages of war and to any directive received from the commander's government or superior.

military grid reference

   system(*)	[USA] DoD:  A system which uses a standard-scaled grid square, based on a point of origin on a map projection of the surface of the Earth in an accurate and consistent manner to permit either position referencing or the computation of direction and distance between grid positions. See a]so military grid.

military grid(*)	[USA] DoD:  Two sets of parallel lines intersecting at right angles and forming squares; the grid is superimposed on maps, charts, and other similar representations of the surface of the Earth in an accurate and consistent manner to permit identification of ground locations with respect to other locations and the computation of direction and distance to other points. See also military grid reference system.

military independent(*)	[USA] DoD:  A merchant ship or auxiliary sailed singly but controlled and reported as a military unit. See also independent.

military intelligence	[USA] DoD:  Intelligence on any foreign military or military-related situation or activity which is significant to military policy-making or the planning and conduct of military operations and activities.

Military Intelligence Board	[USA] DoD:  A decisionmaking forum which formulates Defense intelligence policy and programming priorities. The Military Intelligence Board, chaired by the Director, Defense Intelligence Agency, who is dual-hatted as Director of Military Intelligence, consists of senior military and civilian intelligence officials of each Service, US Coast Guard, each combat support agency, the Joint Staff/J-2/J-6, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Intelligence), Intelligence Program Support Group, National Military Intelligence Production Center, National Military Intelligence Collection Center, National Military Intelligence Support Center, and the combatant command J-2s. Also called MIB.

military intervention	[USA] DoD:  The deliberate act of a nation or a group of nations to introduce its military forces into the course of an existing controversy.

military land transportation

   resources	[USA] DoD:  All military-owned transportation resources, designated for common-user, over the ground, point-to-point use.

military load classification(*)	[USA] DoD:  A standard system in which a route, bridge, or raft is assigned class number(s) representing the load it can carry. Vehicles are also assigned number(s) indicating the minimum class of route, bridge, or raft they are authorized to use.  See also route classification.

military necessity(*)	[USA] DoD:  The principle whereby a belligerent has the right to apply any measures which are required to bring about the successful conclusion of a military operation and which are not forbidden by the laws of war.

military nuclear power(*)	[USA] DoD:  A nation which has nuclear weapons and the capability for their employment. See also nuclear power.

military objectives	[USA] DoD:  The derived set of military actions to be taken to implement National Command Authorities guidance in support of national objectives. Defines the results to be achieved by the military and assigns tasks to commanders. See also national objectives.

military occupation	[USA] DoD:  A condition in which territory is under the effective control of a foreign armed force. See also occupied territory; phases of military government.

military options	[USA] DoD:  A range of military force responses that can be projected to accomplish assigned tasks. Options include one or a combination of the following: civic action, humanitarian assistance, civil affairs, and other military activities to develop positive relationships with other countries; confidence building and other measures to reduce military tensions; military presence; activities to convey threats to adversaries and truth projections; military deceptions and psychological operations; quarantines, blockades, and harassment operations; raids; intervention campaigns; armed conflict involving air, land, maritime, and strategic warfare campaigns and operations; support for law enforcement authorities to counter international criminal activities (terrorism, narcotics trafficking, slavery, and piracy); support for law enforcement authorities to suppress domestic rebellion; and support for insurgencies, counterinsurgency, and civil war in foreign countries.

military platform	[USA] DoD:  A side-loading platform generally at least 300 meters/1000 feet long for military trains.

military posture	[USA] DoD:  The military disposition, strength, and condition of readiness as it affects capabilities.

military projection operations	[USA] DoD:  See land, sea, or aerospace projection operations.

military resources	[USA] DoD:  Military and civilian personnel, facilities, equipment, and supplies under the control of a DOD component.

Military Sealift Command	[USA] DoD:  The US Transportation Command's component command responsible for designated sealift service. Also called MSC.  See also transportation component command.

Military Service	[USA] DoD:  A branch of the Armed Forces of the United States, established by act of Congress, in which persons are appointed, enlisted, or inducted for military service, and which operates and is administered within a military or executive department. The Military Services are: the United States Army, the United States Navy, the United States Air Force, the United States Marine Corps, and the United States Coast Guard.

military standard requisitioning

   and issue procedure	[USA] DoD:  A uniform procedure established by the Department of Defense for use within the Department of Defense to govern requisition and issue of materiel within standardized priorities. Also called MILSTRIP.

military standard transportation

   and movement procedures	[USA] DoD:  Uniform and standard transportation data, documentation, and control procedures applicable to all cargo movements in the Department of Defense transportation system. Also called MILSTAMP.

military strategy	[USA] DoD:  The art and science of employing the armed forces of a nation to secure the objectives of national policy by the application of force or the threat of force. See also strategy.

military symbol(*)	[USA] DoD:  A graphic sign used, usually on map, display or diagram, to represent a particular military unit, installation, activity, or other item of military interest.

military traffic	[USA] DoD:  Department of Defense personnel, mail, and cargo to be, or being, transported.

Military Traffic Management

   Command	[USA] DoD:  The US Transportation Command's component command responsible for military traffic, continental United States air and land transportation, and common-user water terminals.  Also called MTMC. See also transportation component command.

military training	[USA] DoD:  The instruction of personnel to enhance their capacity to perform specific military functions and tasks; the exercise of one or more military units conducted to enhance their combat readiness. See also military education.

Millenium	[UK] 1000-aircraft attack on Cologne, 30 May 1942.

MILNET	Military Network (DDN)

MILOGS	Marine Integrated Logistic System

MILPAY	Military Pay

MILPERCEN	U.S. Army Military Personnel Center

MILREP	Military Representative

MILS	Military Standard Logistic System (DoD)

MILSATCOM	Military Satellite Communications

MILSCAP	Military Standard Contract Administration Procedures (DoD)

MILSPEC	Military Specification

MILSPETS	Military Standard Petroleum System (DoD)

MILSTAMP	Military Standard Movement Procedures

MILSTAMP	Military Standard Transportation and Movement Procedures (DoD)

MILSTAR	Military Strategic and Tactical Relay Satellite (EHF satellite program)

MILSTD	Military Standard

MILSTEP	Military Supply and Transportation Evaluation Procedures (DoD)

MILSTRAP	Military Standard Transaction Reports and Accounting Procedures (DoD)

MILSTRIP	[USA] Military Standard Requisitioning and Issuing Procedures

MILSVC	Military Services

MILTRACS	Military Air Traffic Control System

MILVAN	[USA] DoD:  Military-owned demountable container, conforming to United States and international standards, operated in a centrally controlled fleet for movement of military cargo.

MILVAN chassis	[USA] DoD:  The compatible chassis to which the MILVAN is attached by coupling the lower four standard corner fittings of the container to compatible mounting blocks in the chassis to permit road movement.

MIM	[USA] Mobile SAM.  Examples

MIMI	Missile Intensive Maintenance Item

MIMIS	Major Item Management Information System (USA)

MIMMS	Marine Corps Integrated Maintenance Management System

MIMS	Mobile Information System

MINDM	Miniature Dyna-Metric Model

mine clearance(*)	[USA] DoD:  The process of removing all mines from a route or area.

mine countermeasures	[USA] DoD:  All methods for preventing or reducing damage or danger from mines.

mine defense(*)	[USA] DoD:  The defense of a position, area, etc., by land or underwater mines. A mine defense system includes the personnel and equipment needed to plant, operate, maintain, and protect the minefields that are laid.

mine disposal(*)	[USA] DoD:  The operation by suitably qualified personnel designed to render safe, neutralize, recover, remove, or destroy mines.

mine row(*)	[USA] DoD:  A single row of mines or clusters. See also mine strip.

mine spotting(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, the process of visually observing a mine or minefield.

mine strip(*)	[USA] DoD:  In land mine warfare, two parallel mine rows laid simultaneously six meters or six paces apart. See also mine row.

mine warfare	[USA] DoD:  The strategic, operational, and tactical use of mines and mine countermeasures. Mine warfare is divided into two basic subdivisions: the laying of mines to degrade the enemy's capabilities to wage land, air, and maritime warfare; and the countering of enemy-laid mines to permit friendly maneuver or use of selected land or sea areas.

mine warfare chart(*)	[USA] DoD:  A special naval chart, at a scale of 1:50,000 or larger (preferably 1:25,000 or larger) designed for planning and executing mine warfare operations, either based on an existing standard nautical chart, or produced to special specifications.

mine warfare forces (naval)	[USA] DoD:  Navy forces charged with the strategic, operational, and tactical use of naval mines and their countermeasures. Such forces are capable of offensive and defensive measures in connection with laying and clearing mines.

mine warfare group(*)	[USA] DoD:  A task organization of mine warfare units for the conduct of minelaying and/or mine countermeasures in maritime operations.

mine weapons(*)	[USA] DoD:  The collective term for all weapons which may be used in mine warfare.

mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. In land mine warfare, an explosive or other material, normally encased, designed to destroy or damage ground vehicles, boats, or aircraft, or designed to wound, kill, or otherwise incapacitate personnel. It may be detonated by the action of its victim, by the passage of time, or by controlled means. 2. In naval mine warfare, an explosive device laid in the water with the intention of damaging or sinking ships or of deterring shipping from entering an area. The term does not include devices attached to the bottoms of ships or to harbor installations by personnel operating underwater, nor does it include devices which explode immediately on expiration of a predetermined time after laying.

mineable waters(*)	[USA] DoD:  Waters where naval mines of any given type may be effective against any given target.

mined area(*)	[USA] DoD:  An area declared dangerous due to the presence or suspected presence of mines.

minefield breaching(*)	[USA] DoD:  In land mine warfare, the process of clearing a lane through a minefield under tactical conditions. See also minefield lane.

minefield density(*)	[USA] DoD:  In land mine warfare, the average number of mines per meter of minefield front, or the average number of mines per square meter of minefield.

minefield lane(*)	[USA] DoD:  A marked lane, unmined, or cleared of mines, leading through a minefield.

minefield marking	[USA] DoD:  Visible marking of all points required in laying a minefield and indicating the extent of such minefields.

minefield record(*)	[USA] DoD:  A complete written record of all pertinent information concerned on a minefield, submitted on a standard form by the officer in charge of the laying operations.

minefield report	[USA] DoD:  An oral, electronic, or written communication concerning mining activities, friendly or enemy, submitted in a standard format by the fastest secure means available.

minefield(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. In land warfare, an area of ground containing mines laid with or without a pattern. See also defensive minefield; mixed minefield; nuisance minefield; phoney minefield; protective minefield.  2. In naval warfare, an area of water containing mines laid with or without a pattern. See also dummy minefield.

minehunting	[USA] DoD:  Employment of sensor and neutralization systems, whether air, surface, or subsurface, to locate and dispose of individual mines. Minehunting is conducted to eliminate mines in a known field when sweeping is not feasible or desirable, or to verify the presence or absence of mines in a given area. See also minesweeping.

minesweeping	[USA] DoD:  The technique of clearing mines using either mechanical, explosive, or influence sweep equipment. Mechanical sweeping removes, disturbs, or otherwise neutralizes the mine; explosive sweeping causes sympathetic detonations in, damages, or displaces the mine; and influence sweeping produces either the acoustic and/or magnetic influence required to detonate the mine. See also minehunting.

MINET	Movement Information Network (USEUCOM)

minewatching(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, the mine countermeasures procedure to detect, record, and, if possible, track potential minelayers and to detect, find the position of, and/or identify mines during the actual minelaying.

MINI-TAC	Mini-Terminal Access Controller

minimize	[USA] DoD:  A condition wherein normal message and telephone traffic is drastically reduced in order that messages connected with an actual or simulated emergency shall not be delayed.

minimum aircraft operating

   surface(*)	[USA] DoD:  The minimum surface on an airfield which is essential for the movement of aircraft. It includes the aircraft dispersal areas, the minimum operating strip, and the taxiways between them. See also minimum operating strip.

minimum attack altitude	[USA] DoD:  The lowest altitude determined by the tactical use of weapons, terrain consideration, and weapons effects which permits the safe conduct of an air attack and/or minimizes effective enemy counteraction.

minimum crossing altitude	[USA] DoD:  The lowest altitude at certain radio fixes at which an aircraft must cross when proceeding in the direction of a higher minimum en route instrument flight rules altitude.

minimum descent altitude(*)	[USA] DoD:  The lowest altitude to which descent shall be authorized in procedures not using a glide slope, until the required visual reference has been established. See also minimum descent height.

minimum descent height(*)	[USA] DoD:  The lowest height to which descent shall be authorized in procedures not using a glide slope, until the required visual reference has been established. See also minimum descent altitude.

minimum essential equipment	[USA] DoD:  That part of authorized allowances of Army equipment, clothing, and supplies needed to preserve the integrity of a unit during movement without regard to the performance of its combat or service mission. Items common within this category will normally be carried by or accompany troops to the port and will be placed aboard the same ships with the troops. As used in movement directives, minimum essential equipment refers to specific items of both organizational and individual clothing and equipment.

minimum normal burst altitude	[USA] DoD:  The altitude above terrain below which air defense nuclear warheads are not normally detonated.

minimum nuclear safe

   distance(*)	[USA] DoD:  The sum of the radius of safety and the buffer distance.

minimum nuclear warning

   time(*)	[USA] DoD:  The sum of system reaction time and personnel reaction time.

minimum obstruction clearance

   altitude	[USA] DoD:  The specified altitude in effect between radio fixes on very high frequency omnirange airways, off-airway routes, or route segments, which meets obstruction clearance requirements for the entire route segment, and that assures acceptable navigational signal coverage only within 22 miles of a very high frequency omnirange.

minimum operating strip(*)	[USA] DoD:  A runway which meets the minimum requirements for operating assigned and/or allocated aircraft types on a particular airfield at maximum or combat gross weight. See also minimum aircraft operating surface.

minimum range	[USA] DoD:  1. Least range setting of a gun at which the projectile will clear an obstacle or friendly troops between the gun and the target. 2. Shortest distance to which a gun can fire from a given position.

minimum reception altitude	[USA] DoD:  The lowest altitude required to receive adequate signals to determine specific very high frequency omnirange/tactical air navigation fixes.

minimum residual radioactivity

   weapon(*)	[USA] DoD:  A nuclear weapon designed to have optimum reduction of unwanted effects from fallout, rainout, and burst site radioactivity. See also salted weapon.

minimum safe altitude(*)	[USA] DoD:  The altitude below which it is hazardous to fly owing to presence of high ground or other obstacles.

minimum-altitude bombing	[USA] DoD:  Horizontal or glide bombing with the height of release under 900 feet. It includes masthead bombing, which is sometimes erroneously referred to as "skip bombing." See also skip bombing.

minimum-risk level	[USA] DoD:  A specific altitude or altitude block that allows homebound aircraft to return in a homebound direction without lateral restrictions. Also called MRL.

minimum-risk route	[USA] DoD:  A temporary corridor of defined dimensions recommended for use by high-speed, fixed-wing aircraft that presents the minimum known hazards to low-flying aircraft transiting the combat zone. Also called MRR.

MINIS	Mini Intraport Network Information System

minor control	[USA] DoD:  See photogrammetric control.

minor installation	[USA] DoD:  In the Air Force, a facility operated by an active, reserve, or Guard unit of at least squadron size that does not otherwise satisfy all the criteria for a major installation. This category includes Air Force stations; air stations; Air Reserve stations; and Air Guard stations. Examples of minor installations are active, reserve, or Guard flying operations that are located at civilian-owned airports. See also installation complex; major installation; other activity; support site.

minor port(*)	[USA] DoD:  A port having facilities for the discharge of cargo from coasters or lighters only. See also port.

MINT	Management Information Network for Training (ATC)

MINTSS	MAC Intelligence Support System

Minuteman	[USA] DoD:  A three-stage, solid propellant, ballistic missile which is guided to its target by an all-inertial guidance and control system.  The missiles are equipped with nuclear warheads and designed for deployment in hardened and dispersed underground silos. With the improved third stage and the post-boost vehicle, the Minuteman III missile can deliver multiple independently targetable reentry vehicles and their penetration aids to multiple targets. Designated as LGM-30.

MIO	Management Integration Office

MIP	Mainframe Internetting Project

MIP	Message Interface Processor

MIP	Military Improvement Program

MIP	Missile Impact Prediction

MIP	Model Installation Program

MIPB	Material Improvement Project Board

MIPR	Military Interagency Procurement Requisition

MIPR	Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request (DD 448)

MIPS	Marine Integrated Personnel system (USMC)

MIPS	Millions of Instructions Per Second

MirSIP	[Belgium] Mirage Safety Improvement Programme.

MIRV	Multiple Independently Targeted Reentry Vehicle, i.e.  a payload for a ballistic missile consisting of multiple, independently guided warheads or decoys.

MIS	[USA] Missile Squadron

MIS	Maintenance Information System

MIS	Management Information System

MIS/INAS	MIS for Industrial Naval Air Stations (USN)

MISCAP	Mission Capability Statement

misfire(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. Failure to fire or explode properly. 2. Failure of a primer or the propelling charge of a round or projectile to function wholly or in part.

MISICC	Management Information System Input to Command and Control (USA)

MISM	MAJCOM Information System Manager

MISMO	MAJCOM Information Systems Management Office (ASPO)

MISP	MAJCOM Information Systems Plan (USAF)

MISREP	[USA] DoD:  See Joint Tactical Air Reconnaissance/Surveillance Mission Report.

MISS	Manpower Information Systems Support (USMC)

missed approach procedure(*)	[USA] DoD:  The procedures to be followed if, after an instrument approach, a landing is not effected and occurring normally: a. when the aircraft has descended to the decision height/altitude and has not established visual contact; or b. when directed by air traffic control to pull up or to go around again.

missed approach(*)	[USA] DoD:  An approach which is not completed by landing.

missiile control system(*)	[USA] DoD:  A system that serves to maintain attitude stability and to correct deflections. See also missile guidance system.

missile assembly-checkout

   facility	[USA] DoD:  A building, van, or other type structure located near the operational missile launching location and designed for the final assembly and checkout of the missile system.

missile destruct system(*)	[USA] DoD:  A system which, when operated by external command or preset internal means, destroys the missile or similar vehicle.

missile destruct(*)	[USA] DoD:  Intentional destruction of a missile or similar vehicle for safety or other reasons.

missile engagement zone	[USA] DoD:  (NATO) See weapon engagement zone.

missile guidance system(*)	[USA] DoD:  A system which evaluates flight information, correlates it with target data, determines the desired flight path of a missile, and communicates the necessary commands to the missile flight control system. See also missile control system.

missile intercept zone	[USA] DoD:  That geographical division of the destruction area where surface-to-air missiles have primary responsibility for destruction of airborne objects. See also destruction area.

missile monitor	[USA] DoD:  A mobile, electronic, air defense fire-distribution system for use at Army air defense group, battalion, and battery levels. It employs digital data to exchange information within the system and provides means for the Army air defense commander to monitor actions of the units and take corrective action when necessary. It automatically exchanges information with adjacent missile monitor systems when connected with them by data links.

missile release line	[USA] DoD:  The line at which an attacking aircraft could launch an air-to-surface missile against a specific target.

missing	[USA] DoD:  A casualty status for which the United States Code provides statutory guidance concerning missing members of the Military Services. Excluded are personnel who are in an absent without leave, deserter, or dropped-from-rolls status. A person declared missing is categorized as follows: a. beleaguered--The casualty is a member of an organized element that has been surrounded by a hostile force to prevent escape of its members. b. besieged-The casualty is a member of an organized element that has been surrounded by a hostile force for compelling it to surrender. c. captured--The casualty has been seized as the result of action of an unfriendly military or paramilitary force in a foreign country. d. detained--The casualty is prevented from proceeding or is restrained in custody for alleged violation of international law or other reason claimed by the government or group under which the person is being held. e. interned-The casualty is definitely known to have been taken into custody of a nonbelligerent foreign power as the result of and for reasons arising out of any armed conflict in which the Armed Forces of the United States are engaged. f. missing--The casualty is not present at his or her duty location due to apparent involuntary reasons and whose location is unknown. g. missing in action--The casualty is a hostile casualty, other than the victim of a terrorist activity, who is not present at his or her duty location due to apparent involuntary reasons and whose location is unknown. Also called MIA. See also casualty category; casualty status.

missing in action	[USA] DoD:  See missing.

mission	[USA] DoD:  1. The task, together with the purpose, that clearly indicates the action to be taken and the reason therefor. 2. In common usage, especially when applied to lower military units, a duty assigned to an individual or unit; a task. 3. The dispatching of one or more aircraft to accomplish one particular task.

mission capable	[USA] DoD:  Material condition of an aircraft indicating it can perform at least one and potentially all of its designated missions.  Mission capable is further defined as the sum of full mission capable and partial mission capable. Also called MC. See also full mission capable; partial mission capable; partial mission capable, maintenance; partial mission capable, supply.

mission cycle	[USA] DoD:  The mission cycle, as it pertains to targeting, is a decisionmaking process used by commanders to employ forces. Within the cycle there are six general mission steps: detection, location, identification, decision, execution, and assessment.

mission report(*)	[USA] DoD:  A standard report containing the results of a mission and significant sightings along the flight route.

mission review report

   (photographic interpretation)	[USA] DoD:  An intelligence report containing information on all targets covered by one photographic sortie.

mission type order	[USA] DoD:  1. Order issued to a lower unit that includes the accomplishment of the total mission assigned to the higher headquarters. 2. Order to a unit to perform a mission without specifying how it is to be accomplished.

mission-essential materiel	[USA] DoD:  1. That materiel which is authorized and available to combat, combat support, combat service support, and combat readiness training forces to accomplish their assigned missions. 2. For the purpose of sizing organic industrial facilities, that Service-designated materiel authorized to combat, combat support, combat service support, and combat readiness training forces and activities, including Reserve and National Guard activities, which is required to support approved emergency and/or war plans, and where the materiel is used to: a. destroy the enemy or his capacity to continue war; b. provide battlefield protection of personnel; c. communicate under war conditions; d. detect, locate, or maintain surveillance over the enemy; e. provide combat transportation and support of men and materiel; and f. support training functions, but is suitable for employment under emergency plans to meet purposes enumerated above.

mission-oriented items	[USA] DoD:  Items for which requirements computations are based upon the assessment of enemy capabilities expressed as a known or estimated quantity of total targets to be destroyed. See also combination mission/level-of-effort-oriented items; level-of-effort-oriented items.

MISTC	Multiple Information Set Tracking Correlator System (SDI)

Mistel	[Germany] A mistel was created by combining a unmanned bomber, loaded with explosives, with a fighter on top.  The pilot of the fighter steered the combination to the target, aimed the bomber, and then uncoupled.  The bombers had large shaped charge warheads, and the fighter drained fuel from the bomber to extend its range.  Examples

MISTR	Management of Items Subject to Repairs

Misty FAC	[USA] Fast-jet FAC.  F-100Fs were used.

MITEC	Machine Intelligent Technical Controller

MITS	MAC Intra-Theater Transmission System

MIU	Multiplexing Interface Unit

MIW	Mine Warfare

MIWG	MAC Interoperability Working Group

mixed air(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, a spotting, or an observation, by a spotter or an observer to indicate that the rounds fired resulted in both air and impact bursts with a majority of the bursts being airbursts.

mixed bag(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a collection of mines of various types, firing systems, sensitivities, arming delays and ship counter settings.

mixed graze(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, a spotting, or an observation, by a spotter or an observer to indicate that the rounds fired resulted in both air and impact bursts with a majority of the bursts being impact bursts.

mixed minefield(*)	[USA] DoD:  A minefield containing both antitank and antipersonnel mines. See also minefield.

mixed(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, a spotting, or an observation, by a spotter or an observer to indicate that the rounds fired resulted in an equal number of air and impact bursts.

mixup, caution	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a term meaning mixture of friendly and hostile aircraft.

MJCOM	Major Command (USA)

MJCS	Joint Chiefs of Staff Memorandum

MJEMS	Modular Jet Engine Management Simulator

MJNPE	Mobile Joint Nuclear Planning Element

MJT	Maintenance Job Tracking System

MK	[Germany] Maschinenkanone.  Examples

MK	Mark

ML	[USA] USN: Minelayer (ship)

ML	Medical Logistics (USAREUR)

MLB	Message Link Buffer

MLC	Multiline Communications Controller (Honeywell)

MLCAD	Maintenance and Logistics Factors in Computer Aided Design

MLD	[Netherlands] Marine Luchtvaart dienstNaval Air Service

MLD	MAJCOM Level Data

MLMS	[USA] Multipurpose Lightweight Missile System, an air-launched development of Stinger, intended as a self-defense weapon for helicopters and small aircraft.

MLN	Message Ledger Number

MLO	Military Liaison Officer

MLP	Multi-Level Precedence

MLPP	Multi-Level Precedence and Preemption

MLPP	Multi-Level Priority and Preemption

MLRS	Multiple Launch Rocket System

MLS	Microwave Landing System

MLS	Multilevel Security

MLS DDN	Multi-Level Secure Defense Data Network

MLSF	Mobile Logistics Support Force (USN)

MLU	Mid-Life Upgrade

MLV	Medium Launch Vehicle

MLV	Memory Loader/Verifier

MLW	Maximum Landing Weight

MM	Maintenance Manual

MM	Materiel Management

MM	Millimeter

MM	Program Maintenance Manual

MMAS	Medical Materiel Accounting System

MMAXCT	Maximum Corrective Time

MMC	Material Management Center (USA)

MMC	Movements Monitoring Center

MMCSRS	MACOM Materiel Condition Status Reporting System (USA)

MMDC	Master Message Display Console

MMDS	Multichannel Memorandum Distribution Facility

MME	Master Mode Entry

MME	Military Message Experiment

MMES	Martin Marietta Energy Systems

MMF	Master Message File

MMH/FH	Maintenance Man Hours per Flying Hour

MMH/OH	Maintenance Man Hours per Operating Hour

MMI	Man-Machine Interface

MMIC	Millimeter/Microwave Integrated Circuit

MMIC	Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit

MMICS	Maintenance Management Information and Control System (USAF)

MMLS	Mobile Microwave Landing System

MMM	Meaningful Measures of Merit

MMM	Mode Management Module

MMMDCS	Multi-National Maintenance Management Data Collection System

MMMS	Medical Materiel Management System (USAF)

MMMS-OL	Medical Materiel Management System On-Line

Mmo	Maximum operating Mach number

MMOA	Martin Marietta Orlando Aerospace (Facility)

MMP	Maintenance Management Program

MMP	Master Mobilization Plan

MMP	Medical Mission Planner

MMP	MEECN Master Plan

MMP	MEECN Message Processing Mode

MMPM	Marine Management Programming Model (USMC)

MMPS	Manpower Mobilization Planning System (USMC)

MMPS	MEECN Message Processing System

MMR	Maintenance Management Report

MMS	Mast-Mounted Sight (for helicopters)

MMS	Movement Monitoring System (EUCOM)

MMS	Multimission Modular Spacecraft (NASA)

MMS	Munitions Maintenance Squadron

MMSA	[USA] Multi-Mission Surveillance Aircraft

MMT	Master Message Terminal

MMTPS	Maintenance Materiel Transaction Processing System (TAC)

MMU	Main Memory Unit

MMU	Memory Management Unit

MMW	Millimeter Wave

MMWR	Millimeter-Wave Radar

MN	Minnesota

MNC	Major NATO Command (NATO)

MNC	Major NATO Commander

MNCS	Master Net Control Station

Mne	Mach number Never to be Exceeded

MNG	Multi-Net Gateway

MNPWR	Manpower Standard Application Program

MNS	Mission Need Statement

MO	Master Oscillator

MO&DS	Mission Operations and Data System (NASA)

MoA	Memorandum of Agreement

MOA	Memorandum of Agreement

MOATRS	MAJCOM On-Line Aerospace Vehicle Training Report System (USAF)

MOB	[USA] DoD:  See main operations base.

MOB	Military Order of Battle

MOB	Missile Order of Battle

MOB	Mobilization

MOBC2	Mobilization Command and Control (USA)

MOBCON	Mobilization Construction Plan

MOBDET	Mobility Deployment Planning System (PACAF)

MOBERS	Mobilization Equipment Redistribution System (USA)

mobile defense	[USA] DoD:  Defense of an area or position in which maneuver is used with organization of fire and utilization of terrain to seize the initiative from the enemy.

mobile mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a mine designed to be propelled to its proposed laying position by propulsion equipment like a torpedo. It sinks at the end of its run and then operates like a mine. See also mine.

mobile support group (naval)	[USA] DoD:  Provides logistic support to ships at an anchorage; in effect, a naval base afloat although certain of its supporting elements may be located ashore.

mobile training team	[USA] DoD:  A team consisting of one or more US military or civilian personnel sent on temporary duty, often to a foreign nation, to give instruction. The mission of the team is to train indigenous personnel to operate, maintain, and employ weapons and support systems, or to develop a self-training capability in a particular skill. The National Command Authorities may direct a team to train either military or civilian indigenous personnel, depending upon host nation requests. Also called MTT.

Mobile Zebra	[USA] Deployment of a large number of aircraft to the Philippines.  1957.

mobility analysis	[USA] DoD:  An in-depth examination of all aspects of transportation planning in support of operation plan and operation order development.

mobility echelon	[USA] DoD:  A subordinate element of a unit that is scheduled for deployment separately from the parent unit.

mobility system support

   resources	[USA] DoD:  Those resources that are required to: a. complement the airlift and sealift forces, and/or b. perform those work functions directly related to the origination, processing, or termination of a movement requirement.

mobility(*)	[USA] DoD:  A quality or capability of military forces which permits them to move from place to place while retaining the ability to fulfill their primary mission.

mobilization	[USA] DoD:  1. The act of assembling and organizing national resources to support national objectives in time of war or other emergencies. See also industrial mobilization. 2. The process by which the Armed Forces or part of them are brought to a state of readiness for war or other national emergency. This includes activating all or part of the Reserve components as well as assembling and organizing personnel, supplies, and materiel. Mobilization of the Armed Forces includes but is not limited to the following categories: a. selective mobilization--Expansion of the active Armed Forces resulting from action by Congress and/or the President to mobilize Reserve component units, individual ready reservists, and the resources needed for their support to meet the requirements of a domestic emergency that is not the result of an enemy attack. b. partial mobilization--Expansion of the active Armed Forces resulting from action by Congress (up to full mobilization) or by the President (not more than 1,000,000) to mobilize Ready Reserve component units, individual reservists, and the resources needed for their support to meet the requirements of a war or other national emergency involving an external threat to the national security. c. full mobilization--Expansion of the active Armed Forces resulting from action by Congress and the President to mobilize all Reserve component units in the existing approved force structure, all individual reservists, retired military personnel, and the resources needed for their support to meet the requirements of a war or other national emergency involving an external threat to the national security. d. total mobilization--Expansion of the active Armed Forces resulting from action by Congress and the President to organize and/or generate additional units or personnel, beyond the existing force structure, and the resources needed for their support, to meet the total requirements of a war or other national emergency involving an external threat to the national security.

mobilization base	[USA] DoD:  The total of all resources available, or which can be made available, to meet foreseeable wartime needs. Such resources include the manpower and material resources and services required for the support of essential military, civilian, and survival activities, as well as the elements affecting their state of readiness, such as (but not limited to) the following: manning levels, state of training, modernization of equipment, mobilization materiel reserves and facilities, continuity of government, civil defense plans and preparedness measures, psychological preparedness of the people, international agreements, planning with industry, dispersion, and standby legislation and controls.

mobilization exercise	[USA] DoD:  An exercise involving, either completely or in part, the implementation of mobilization plans.

mobilization reserves	[USA] DoD:  Not to be used. See war reserves.

MOBPERS	Mobilization Personnel Processing System (USA)

MOBPLANS	Mobility Plans

MOBREM	Mobilization Base Requirements Model (USA)

MOBS	Multiple Orbital Bombardment System

MOBSCOPE	Mobilization Shipments Configured for Operations, Planning and Execution

MOBSS	Mobile Support Squadron

MOBTDA	Mobilization Table of Distribution and Allowances

MOBTRAN	Mobilization and Deployment Transportability (MTMC)

Moby Dick	[USA] This program used unmanned balloons with cameras and recording equipment to overfly the USSR, from 1952 onwards.  The project was stopped in 1956 after the USSR publicized it and complained.

MOC	Maintenance Operations Center

MOC	Minimum Operating Capability

MOCAS	Mechanization of Contract Administration Sources

mock-up(*)	[USA] DoD:  A model, built to scale, of a machine, apparatus, or weapon, used in studying the construction of, and in testing a new development, or in teaching personnel how to operate the actual machine, apparatus, or weapon.

MOCOCO	Movement Coordinating Committee

MOCP	Mission Operational Computer Program

MOD	MAC Operational Directive

MoD	Ministry of Defence.

MOD	Mission Operating Directive

mod	model, or modification.

MODAS	Maintenance and Operational Data Access Subsystem

MODAS	Model for Intertheater Deployment by Air & Sea (OSD)

mode (identification, friend

   or foe)	[USA] DoD:  The number or letter referring to the specific pulse spacing of the signals transmitted by an interrogator.

mode of transport	[USA] DoD:  The various modes used for a movement. For each mode, there are several means of transport. They are: a. inland surface transportation (rail, road, and inland waterway); b. sea transport (coastal and ocean); c. air transportation; and d. pipelines.

MODELS	Modernization of the Defense Logistics Standard System (DLA)

MODEM	Modulator/Demodulator

moderate damage	[USA] DoD:  See nuclear damage (land warfare).

moderate risk (nuclear)	[USA] DoD:  A degree of risk where anticipated effects are tolerable, or at worst a minor nuisance. See also degree of risk; emergency risk (nuclear); negligible risk (nuclear).

modernization	[USA] DoD:  See military capability.

MODES	Mode Optimization and Delivery Estimation System (JDS)

modification center	[USA] DoD:  An installation consisting of an airfield and of facilities for modifying standard production aircraft to meet certain requirements which were not anticipated at the time of manufacture.

modify(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery, an order by the person authorized to make modifications to a fire plan.

MODS	Mobilization Planning Data System (MTMC)

MODWORS	Modification Work Order/Status System

MOE	Measure of Effectiveness

MOG	Maximum (Aircraft) On the Ground

MOGAS	Motor Gasoline

MOI	Mission Oriented Items

MOIA	Mission Oriented Item Activity

Moked	[Israel] The attack of 5 June 1968, start of the Six-Day War.

MOL	Maximum Order Limitation

MOLINK	Moscow-Washington Direct Communications Link

MOLS	Machine Oriented Language Lines

MOM	MIS Modification Module

moment(*)	[USA] DoD:  In air transport, the weight of a load multiplied by its distance from a reference point in the aircraft.

monitoring service	[USA] DoD:  The general surveillance of known air traffic movements by reference to a radar scope presentation or other means, for the purpose of passing advisory information concerning conflicting traffic or providing navigational assistance. Direct supervision or control is not exercised, nor is positive separation provided.

monitoring(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. The act of listening, carrying out surveillance on, and/or recording the emissions of one's own or allied forces for the purposes of maintaining and improving procedural standards and security, or for reference, as applicable. 2. The act of listening, carrying out surveillance on, and/or recording of enemy emissions for intelligence purposes. 3. The act of detecting the presence of radiation and the measurement thereof with radiation measuring instruments. Also called radiological monitoring.

Moon Glow	[USA] Alert in Vietnam, 1961.

moored mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  A contact or influence-operated mine of positive buoyancy held below the surface by a mooring attached to a sinker or anchor on the bottom. See also minne.

MOP	Memorandum of Policy (JCS)

MOP	Message Output Processor

MOP	Mobility Operating Procedure

MOP	Monthly Obligation Plan

MOPA	Master Oscillator Power Amplifier

MOPP	Mission Objective Protective Posture

mopping up(*)	[USA] DoD:  The liquidation of remnants of enemy resistance in an area that has been surrounded or isolated, or through which other units have passed without eliminating all active resistance.

MOPS	Message Output Processing System

Moritz	[Germany] WWII IR-guidance system for missiles.

MORS	Military Operations Research Society

MORSA	Movement Requirements for Staff Planning and Special Studies Applications (JCS)

Morskaya Aviatsiya	[USSR] Naval Air Force

mortar	[USA] DoD:  A muzzle-loading, indirect fire weapon with either a rifled or smooth bore. It usually has a shorter range than a howitzer, employs a higher angle of fire, and has a tube, length of 10 to 20 calibers.  See also gun; howitzer.

MOS	Manned Orbital Station

MOS	Mass On-Line Storage

MOS	Memorandum of Support

MOS	Metal Oxide Semiconductor

MOS	Military Occupational Skill, i.e.  the task one is trained for.

MOS	Military Occupational Specialty (USA/USMC)

MOS	Minimum Operating Strip

MOS	Monolithic Oxide Silicon

MOSAIC	Multi-User, On-Line System for Automated Information Communication

mosaic(*)	[USA] DoD:  An assembly of overlapping photographs that have been matched to form a continuous photographic representation of a portion of the surface of the Earth. See also controlled mosaic; semicontrolled mosaic; uncontrolled mosaic.

MOSS	Maintenance Operations Support Set

MOT&E	[NATO] Multinational Operational Test & Evaluation

motorized unit(*)	[USA] DoD:  A unit equipped with complete motor transportation that enables all of its personnel, weapons, and equipment to be moved at the same time without assistance from other sources.

MOTS	Multiple OPLAN Tasking Summary (AFCC)

MOU	Memorandum of Understanding

mounting area	[USA] DoD:  A general locality where assigned forces of an amphibious or airborne operation, with their equipment, are assembled, prepared, and loaded in shipping and/or aircraft preparatory to an assault. See also embarkation area.

mounting(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. All preparations made in areas designated for the purpose, in anticipation of an operation. It includes the assembly in the mounting area, preparation and maintenance within the mounting area, movement to loading points, and subsequent embarkation into ships, craft, or aircraft if applicable. 2. A carriage or stand upon which a weapon is placed.

MOUT	Military Operations on Urban Terrain

movement control	[USA] DoD:  The planning, routing, scheduling, and control of personnel and cargo movements over lines of communications; also an organization responsible for these functions. See also non-unit-related cargo; non-unit-related personnel.

movement control post(*)	[USA] DoD:  The post through which the control of movement is exercised by the commander, depending on operational requirements.

movement credit(*)	[USA] DoD:  The allocation granted to one or more vehicles in order to move over a controlled route in a fixed time according to movement instructions.

movement directive	[USA] DoD:  The basic document published by the Department of the Army or the Department of the Air Force, or jointly, which authorizes a command to take action to move a designated unit from one location to another.

movement group	[USA] DoD:  Those ships and embarked units that load out and proceed to rendezvous in the objective area.

movement order	[USA] DoD:  An order issued by a commander covering the details for a move of the command.

movement plan	[USA] DoD:  In amphibious operations, the naval plan providing for the movement of the amphibious task force to the objective area. It includes information and instructions concerning departure of ships from loading points, the passage at sea, and the approach to and arrival in assigned positions in the objective area.

movement report control

   center	[USA] DoD:  The controlling agency for the entire movement report system. It has available all information relative to the movements of naval ships and other ships under naval control.

movement report system	[USA] DoD:  A system established to collect and make available to certain commands vital information on the status, location, and movement of flag commands, commissioned fleet units, and ships under operational control of the Navy.

movement requirement	[USA] DoD:  A stated movement mode and time-phased need for the transport of units, personnel, and/or materiel from a specified origin to a specified destination.

movement restriction(*)	[USA] DoD:  A restriction temporarily placed on traffic into and/or out of areas to permit clearance or prevention of congestion.

movement schedule	[USA] DoD:  A schedule developed to monitor or track a separate entity whether it is a force requirement, cargo or personnel increment, or lift asset. The schedule reflects the assignment of specific lift resources (such as an aircraft or ship) that will be used to move the personnel and cargo included in a specific movement increment. Arrival and departure times at ports of embarkation, etc., are detailed to show a flow and workload at each location. Movement schedules are detailed enough to support plan implementation.

movement table(*)	[USA] DoD:  A table giving detailed instructions or data for a move. When necessary it will be qualified by the words road, rail, sea, air, etc., to signify the type of movement. Normally issued as an annex to a movement order or instruction.

moving havens	[USA] DoD:  Restricted areas established to provide a measure of security to submarines and surface ships in transit through areas in which the existing attack restrictions would be inadequate to prevent attack by friendly forces. See also moving submarine haven; moving surface ship haven.

moving map display(*)	[USA] DoD:  A display in which a symbol, representing the vehicle, remains stationary while the map or chart image moves beneath the symbol so that the display simulates the horizontal movement of the vehicle in which it is installed. Occasionally the design of the display is such that the map or chart image remains stationary while the symbol moves across a screen. See also projected map display.

moving mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  The collective description of mines, such as drifting, oscillating, creeping, mobile, rising, homing, and bouquet mines.

moving submarine haven	[USA] DoD:  Established by submarine notices, surrounding submarines in transit, extending 50 miles ahead, 100 miles behind, and 15 miles on each side of the estimated position of the submarine along its stated track. See also moving havens.

moving surface ship haven	[USA] DoD:  Established by surface ship notices, and will normally be a circle with a specified radius centered on the estimated position of the ship or the guide of a group of ships. See also moving havens.

moving target indicator(*)	[USA] DoD:  A radar presentation which shows only targets which are in motion. Signals from stationary targets are subtracted out of the return signal by the output of a suitable memory circuit.

MOVREP	Movement Reporting (USN)

MP	Maintenance Planning

MP	Manpower and Personnel

MP	Manpower Plan

MP	Message Processing

MP	Military Police

MP	Mobilization Plan

MP	Multiprocessor

MPA	Man Powered Aircraft

MPA	Maritime Patrol Aircraft

MPAC	Materials and Parts Availability Control

MPAD	Manpower Personnel Assignment Document

MPBRS	Maintenance Production/Backlog Reporting System (USA)

MPC	Message Processing Center (USAF)

MPC	Military Personnel Center

MPC	Missile Practice Camp

MPC	Mobile Processing Center

MPCAG	Military Parts Control Advisory Group

MPCASS	Modernization Parts Control Automated Support System

MPD	Multi-Purpose Display

MPDS	Message Processing and Distribution System

MPDT	Message Processing Data Terminal

MPF	Mission Planning Facility

MPF	Mission Planning Forecast

MPG	Mobile Protected Gun

MPI	Machine Performance Integration

MPIP	Maintenance Posture Improve Program

MPK   	[USSR] Maliy protivolodochniy korabl (small anti-submarine ship)

MPL	Mandatory Parts List

MPM	Medical Planning Module (JOPS)

MPM	Movement Planning Module

MPMIS	Military Personnel Management Information System

MPMIS	Military Police Management Information System (USA)

MPMP	Master Program Management Plan

MPN	Mobility Position Number

MPN-XX	Next Generation Mobile Ground Radar/Mobile Precision Number-XX

MPP	Medical Planning Program (JOPS)

MPPCS	Manpower and Personnel Contingency Support System

MPPL	Mobilization Procurement Planning List

MPPT	Message Preparation Processing Task

MPR	Master Personnel Records (USAF)

MPR	Medium Power Radar

MPRR	Mobility Personnel Resource Roster

MPS	[USA] DoD:  See maritime prepositioning ships.

MPS	Management of Parts Shortages

MPS	Manpower Planning System

MPS	Message Processing Subsystem

MPS	Mission Planning System (TAF)

MPS	Multiple Protective Structure

MPSK	Multilevel Phase Shift Keying

MPSR	Military Petroleum Stocks Report

MPT	Manpower, Personnel and Training

MPT	Message Processing Time

MPU	Message Processing Unit

MPU	Mobility Processing Unit

MQT	Mission Qualification Training

MR	Management Reserve

MR	Maritime Reconnaissance

MR	Mission Ready

MR	Movement Region

MRA	Mission Ready and Available

MRA&L	Manpower Accounting System

MRA&L	Manpower, Reserve Affairs, and Logistics

MRAAM	Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile

MRASM	[USA] Medium Range ASM, the tactical, non-nuclear development of the AGM-109 Tomahawk cruise missile: BGM-109.

MRB	[USA] Multi-Role Bomber

MRBF	Main Rounds Before Failure, number indicating the reliability of a gun.

MRBM	Medium Range Ballistic Missile

MRC	[USA] Movement Report Center

MRC	Maintenance Requirement Cards

MRC	Monthly Recurring Charge

MRCA	Multi-Role Combat Aircraftthe Panavia Tornado.

MRCA	Multiple Role Combat Aircraft

MRCC	Movement Reports Control Center (USN)

MRCMCCR	Medical Responsibility Center Manager Cost Center Report

MRD	Material Requirement Document

MRD	Materials Required Data

MRDA	Mission Requirements Definition and Analysis (SDI)

MRDB	Materiel Returns Data Base (USA)

MRDFS	Manpack Radio Direction Finding System (USA/USMC)

MRDS	Maintenance Requirements Data Systems

MRF	[UK] Meteorological Research Flight

MRF	Multi-Role Fighter

MRG	Movement Requirements Generator (JOPS)

MRIT	Mobile Remote Intelligence Terminal

MRK 	[USSR] Maliy raketniy korabl (small rocket ship)

MRL	[USA] DoD:  See minimum-risk level.

MRL	Master Requirements List

MRL	Multiple Rocket Launcher

MRM	Maintenance Reporting and Management

MRM	Materiel Readiness and Modernization

MRO	[USA] Movement Report Office

MRO	Medical Regulating Office

MROC	Multiple-Command Required Operational Capability

MRP	Manpower Requirements & Personnel

MRP	Mid Range Plan

MRP	Mobile Repair Party

MRP	Multiple Rate Processor

MRR	[USA] DoD:  See minimum-risk route.

MRR	Material Release Point

MRRM	Medical Resupply Requirements Module (USAF)

MRRR	Mobility Requirements/Resource Roster

MRS	Medical Readiness System

MRS	Medical Resupply Set Model (USA)

MRS	Mission Radio System (USSOUTHCOM)

MRSA	Materiel Readiness Support Activity (USA)

MRT	Maintenance Recovery Team

MRT	Miniature Receive Terminal

MRTFB	Major Range and Test Facility Base

MRTT	Modular Record Traffic Terminal

MRU	Military Radar Unit

MRV	Multiple Re-entry Vehicle

MRW	Maximum Ramp Weight

MS	[USA] USN:  Minesweeper (ship)

MS	Microsecond

MS	Mission Support

MS	Mobilization Station

MSA	Maintenance Support Activities

MSA	Major System Acquisition

MSA	Management System (USA)

MSA	Minimum Safe Altitude

MSA	Mobile Subscriber Access

MSAP	Military Security Assistance Program

MSAR	Manpower standards Application Routine

MSARC	Marine Systems Acquisition Review Council (USMC)

MSAS	Manpower Standards Application System (AFMEA)

MSAW	Minimum Safe Altitude Warning

MSB	Minesweeping Boat

MSC	[USA] DoD:  See Military Sealift Command.

MSC	Major Subordinate Command (NATO)

MSC	Material Support Concept

MSC	Medical Service Corps

MSC	Message Switching Center

MSC	Mobile Satellite Communication

MSC-controlled ships	[USA] DoD:  Those ships assigned by the Military Sealift Command (MSC) for a specific operation. They may be MSC nucleus fleet ships, contract-operated MSC ships, MSC-controlled time or voyage-chartered commercial ships, or MSC-controlled ships allocated by the Maritime Administration to MSC to carry out DOD objectives.

MSC-IMIS	Military Sealift Command Integrated Management Information System (MSC)

MSCD	Military Support to Civil Defense

MSCIT	Medium Speed Communications Interface Terminal

MSCS	Manned Spaceflight Control Squadron (AF Space Command)

MSCS	Multi Service Communications System

MSD	Management Systems Designers

MSD	Mass Storage Device

MSDB	Mission Schedule Data Base

MSDP	Maintenance Systems Development Program

MSDS	Manpower Standards Development System (AMEA)

MSE	Mobile Subscriber Equipment (TRI-TAC)

MSE	Modernization Support Environment

MSEL	Master Scenario Events List

MSF	Mission Support Facility

MSF	Munitions Storage Facility

MSFS	Maintenance Shop Floor System (USA)

MSGCEN	Message Center

MSGID	Message Identifier Set

MSGT	Master Sergeant

MSH	[USA] USN:  Minesweeper, coastal

MSH	MAC Standard Header

MSI	Management System Indicator

MSI	Medium Scale Integration

MSI	Multi-Source Integration

MSI	Multispectral Imagery

MSIC	Missile And Space Intelligence Center (USA)

MSIP	[NATO] Multinational Staged Improvement Program

MSIP	[USA] Multi-Stage Improvement Program, an upgrade program for the F-15.

MSIP	Multi-Stage Improvement Program

MSK	Minimum Shift Keying

MSK	Minimum Spares Kit

MSK	Mission Support Kit

MSL	Maintenance Supply Liaison

MSL	Mean Sea Level

MSL	Microwave Landing System

MSLP	Medium Speed Line Printer

MSM	Medical Sourcing Model (DLA)

MSM	MEECN System Model

MSM	Mission Support Model

MSMLC	Medium Speed Multiline Controller

MSO	[USA] USN:  Minesweeper, ocean

MSO	Mandatory Scramble Order

MSO	Military Satellite Communications Systems Office (DCA)

MSOCC	Multi-Satellite Operations Control Center (NASA)

MSOGS	Molecular Sieve Oxygen Generating System

MSOW	[USA] Modular Stand-Off Weapon

MSOW	Modular Stand Off Weapons

MSP	[USA] Mach Sweep Programmer, automatic wing sweep control system of the F-14 Tomcat.

MSP	Maintenance Support Plan

MSP	Manpower Support Plan

MSP	Mass Storage Processor

MSP	Mission Support Plan

MSPF	[USA] DoD:  See maritime special purpose force.

MSPS	Mobilization Stationing and Planning System

MSRDPS	Missile Site Radar Data Processing System

MSRT	Mobile Subscriber Radio - Telephone Terminal

MSS	Maintenance Support Schedule

MSS	Management Support System

MSS	MEECN System Simulator

MSS	Message Support Subsystem

MSS	Mission Support System

MSS	Mobility Support Squadron

MSS	Mobilization Stations

MSS	Multiple Satellite System (DARPA)

MSSC	MAJCOM Spare Support List

MSSG	MAU Service Support Group (USMC)

MSSTM	Military Space Systems Technology Model

MSSW	Mission Support Software

MST	Mission Support Team

MST&E	Multiservice Test & Evaluation

MSTM	Military Standard Transportation and Movement

MSU	Mass Storage Unit

MSU	Message Switching Unit

MSVD	Message Status Visual Display

MSVDP	Message Status Visual Display Panel

MSWG	Message Standards Working Group (NATO)

MT	[USSR] Morskoy tralshchik (seagoing minesweeper)

MT	Management Threshold

MT	Manufacturing Technology

MT	Measurement Ton (40 cubic feet)

MT	Medium (Satellite Ground) Terminal

MT	Megaton

MTA	MAC Transportation Authorization

MTA	Military Training Area

MTACC	[USA] Marine Tactical Command and Control System

MTACCS	Marine Corps Tactical C2 System

MTAS	Millimetric Target Acquisition System

MTAS	Modular Target Acquisition System

MTAS	Multi-Sensor Target Acquisition System (USA)

MTASS	Machine Transferable AN 10 YK 20 Support Software

MTBCF	Mean Time Between Critical Failure

MTBCMA	Mean Time Between Corrective Maintenance Actions

MTBF	Mean Time Between Failures

MTBM	Mean Time Between Maintenance

MTBO	Mean Time Between Outage

MTBR	Mean Time Between Removal

MTBSP	Mobilization Troop Basic Stationing Plan

MTC	Magnetic Tape Controller

MTC	Maneuver Training Command

MTC	Missile Threat Conference

MTC	Monitor Test Console

MTCC	Modular Tactical Communications Center (TRI-TAC)

MTCC	Modular Tactical Control Center

MTCIP	Manual Technical Control Improvement Program

MTCN	Management Task Control Number

MTD	Moving Target Detection

MTDD	Master Time Division Demultiplexer

MTDM	Master Time Division Multiplexer

MTDS	Marine Tactical Data System (USMC)

MTF	Medical Treatment Facility

MTF	Message Test Formatting (JCS Pub 25)

MTF	U.S. MESSAGE TEXT FORMATS

MTFS	Medical Treatment Facility System

MTH	Magnetic Tape Holder

MTI	Moving Target Indicator

MTLCCS	Mediterranean Tactical Logistic Command and Control System (USN)

MTM	Methods Time Measurement

MTM	Mission Table Management

MTM	Multiple Terminal Manager

MTM/D	Million Ton-Miles-Per-Day (MAC)

MTMC	[USA] DoD:  See Military Traffic Management Command.

MTMC-TTCE	MTMC Transportation Terminal Command Europe (USA)

MTMCEA	Military Traffic Management Command, Eastern Area

MTMCTEA	Military Traffic Management command Transportation Engineering Agency

MTMCWA	Military Traffic Management Command, Western Area

MTMR	Military Traffic Management Regulation

MTOE	Modified Table of Organization and Equipment (USA)

MTOGW	Maximum Take-Off Gross Weight

MTON	Measurement Ton (40 cu ft)

MTOW	Maximum Take-Off Weight

MTP	Magnetic Tape Processors

MTP	Materiel Transfer Plan

MTP	MITRE Technical Paper

MTP	Multi-Megawatt Terrestrial Power Plant

MTR	Maximum Report Time

MTR	Missile Tracking Radar

MTR	MITRE Technical Report

MTS	Mobile Training Set

MTT	[USA] DoD:  See mobile training team.

MTT	Multiple Target Tracking

MTTR	Mean Time to Repair/Restore

MTTS	Magnetic Tape Terminal Station

MTTY	Maintenance Module Teletype

MTU	Magnetic Tape Unit

MTX	Motor Transport

MU	[UK] Maintenance Unit

MU	Master Unit (PLRS)

MUDS	Man-hour Use Data System

MUF	Maximum Usable Frequency

MUL	Master Urgency List

Mulberry	[Allied] Artificial harbor, constructed in the invasion area in Normandy, June 1944. Two were built, one in the British and one in the US sector.

MULE	Modular Universal Laser Equipment

Mule Train	[USA] Deployment of 346th TCS to Vietnam.  1961.

MULTAM	Multiple Target Assessment Model (AFSC)

multi-modal(*)	[USA] DoD:  In transport operations, a term applied to the movement of passengers and cargo by more than one method of transport.

multi-Service doctrine	[USA] DoD:  Fundamental principles that guide the employment of forces of two or more Services in coordinated action toward a common objective. It is ratified by two or more Services, and is promulgated in multiService publications that identify the participating Services, e.g., Army-Navy doctrine. See also combined doctrine; joint doctrine; joint tactics, techniques, and procedures.

multi-spectral imagery(*)	[USA] DoD:  The image of an object obtained simultaneously in a number of discrete spectral bands.

MULTICS	Multiplexed Information and Computing Service (USAF)

multiple drill	[USA] DoD:  See multiple unit training assemblies.

multiple inactive duty training

   periods	[USA] DoD:  Two scheduled inactive duty training periods performed in one calendar day, each at least four hours in duration. No more than two inactive duty training periods may be performed in one day.

multiple independently

   targetable reentry vehicle	[USA] DoD:  A reentry vehicle carried by a delivery system which can place one or more reentry vehicles over each of several separate targets. See also maneuverable reentry vehicle; multiple reentry vehicle; reentry vehicle.

multiple reentry vehicle	[USA] DoD:  The reentry vehicle of a delivery system which places more than one reentry vehicle over an individual target. See also maneuverable reentry vehicle; multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle; reentry vehicle.

multiple unit training

   assemblies	[USA] DoD:  Two or more unit training assemblies executed during one or more consecutive days. No more than two unit training assemblies may be performed in one calendar day.

multiple warning

   phenomenology	[USA] DoD:  Deriving warning information from two or more systems observing separate physical phenomena associated with the same events to attain high credibility while being less susceptible to false reports or spoofing.

MULTIPLEX	Combine multiple circuits into one data stream

MULTOTS	Multiple Unit Link Test And Operational Training System

MUMMS	Marine Corps Unified Material Management System (USMC)

MUNEX	Munitions Allocation and Expenditure Tracking System

MUNIREP	Air Munitions Report

munition(*)	[USA] DoD:  A complete device charged with explosives, propellants, pyrotechnics, initiating composition, or nuclear, biological or chemical material for use in military operations, including demolitions. Certain suitably modified munitions can be used for training, ceremonial or nonoperational purposes. Also called ammunition. Note: In common usage, "munitions" (plural) can be military weapons, ammunition, and equipment. See also explosive ordnance.

MUNSCS	7361 MUNSS Small Computer System

MUNSS	Munition Storage Site

MUNSS	Munition Support Squadron

MUNSTOR	Munitions Storage Facilities (USAFE)

MUP	Multi-User/Multi-Project

MUSARC	Major U.S. Army Reserve Command

Musgrave	[UK] Deployment of heavy bombers to Malaya, in 1950, as part of operation Firedog (see there).

music	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a term meaning electromagnetic jamming.

MuSIC	[USA] Multi-System Integrated Control, a study into thrust-vectoring.

MUST	MAC UHF Satellite Terminal

MUTE	Multiplied Unit For Transmission Elimination (USN)

MUTES	Multiple Threat Emitter System

mutual support(*)	[USA] DoD:  That support which units render each other against an enemy, because of their assigned tasks, their position relative to each other and to the enemy, and their inherent capabilities. See also close support; direct support; support.

MUX/DEMUX	Multiplexer/Demultiplexer

muzzle brake	[USA] DoD:  A device attached to the muzzle of a weapon which utilizes escaping gas to reduce recoil.

muzzle compensator	[USA] DoD:  A device attached to the muzzle of a weapon which utilizes escaping gas to control muzzle movement.

muzzle velocity	[USA] DoD:  The velocity of a projectile with respect to the muzzle at the instant the projectile leaves the weapon.

MV	[USA] USN:  Merchant Vessel

MV	Millivolt(s)

MVCP	Management Visibility and Control of Provisioning

MVS	Multiple Virtual Storage Operating System (IBM)

MVS	Multiple Virtual System

MVS/XA	Multiple Virtual Storage/Extended Architecture (IBM)

MW	[Germany] Mehrzweckwaffe --- multi-purpose weapon

MW	[USA] Missile Wing

MW	Megawatt

MW	Microwave

MW	Missile Warning

MWA	Minimum Warning Attack

MWAP	Minimum Warning Attack Plan

MWARS	MACOM Worldwide Ammunition Reporting System (USA)

MWBP	Missile Warning Bypass

MWC	Missile Warning Center (SPACECMD)

MWDS	Missile Warning and Display System (NORAD)

MWO	Missile Warning Office

MWR	Morale, Welfare, and Recreation

MWRMQAS	Medical War Reserve Materiel Quality Assurance Subsystem

MWS	Missile Warning Squadron

MWSC	Missile Warning Systems Conference

MWSG	Marine Wing Support Group (USMC)

MWSOC	Missile Warning and Space Operations Center

MWSS	Marine Wing Support Squadron (USMC)

MWTTY	Missile Warning Teletypewriter

MWWP	Mine Warfare Working Party

MX	[USA] New generation ICBM.

MX	Peacekeeper Missile

MXSP	Maintenance Support Plan

MY	Man Years

MYP	Multi-Year Procurement

MYSTIC STAR	Presidential Support AirGround Communications System

MZFW	Maximum Zero Fuel Weight


M Series Armaments

M1 Cluster bomb	M66 907 kg General Purpose bomb
M2 Browning .30 or .50 machine gun	M69 2.7 kg Incendiary bomb
M3 Browning .50 machine gun	M70 52.2 kg Mustard gas / gel bomb
M5 40mm grenade launcher	M74 4.5 kg Incendiary bomb
M6 The M6 combined four M60s with six 70mm rockets.	M76 227 kg Incendiary bomb
M8 MDD Grenade launcher	M78 227 or 454 kg Gas bomb
M12 Incendiary cluster bomb	M81 117.9 kg Fragmentation bomb
M13 Incendiary cluster bomb	M82 40.8 kg Fragmentation bomb
M16 Combination of the M60 guns and two M158 rocket launchers.	M83 1.81 kg Fragmentation bomb
M17 Incendiary cluster bomb	M86 54.4 kg Fragmentation bomb
M19 Incendiary cluster bomb	M88 99.8 kg Fragmentation bomb
M20 Incendiary cluster bomb	M103 907 kg Semi-armor piercing bomb
M21 Emerson M21 armament system for helicopters; two M134 and two M158.	M104 45.4 kg Leaflet bomb
M21 Incendiary cluster bomb	M105 227 kg Leaflet bomb
M22 Incendiary cluster bomb	M109 5443 kg General Purpose bomb
M24 20mm cannon.	M110 9979 kg General Purpose bomb
M26 Cluster fragmentation bomb	M112 Flare, used for aerial photography.
M27 McDonnell Douglas M27, a nose turret for helicopters with a single M134 gun or M8 grenade launcher, interchangeable.	M113 56.7 kg Gas bomb
M28 Cluster fragmentation bomb	M116 340 kg Napalm bomb
M28 Emerson gun turret for helicopters with one M134 and one M129.	M117 340 kg General Purpose bomb
M30 Cluster adapter	M118 1361 kg General Purpose, low-drag bomb
M30A1  45.4 kg General Purpose bomb	M121 4536 kg General Purpose bomb
M31 20mm cannon	M124 113 kg Practice bomb
M31 Incendiary cluster bomb	M125 4.54 kg Gas bomb
M32 Gas cluster bomb	M126 1.81 kg Incendiary bomb
M35 Incendiary cluster bomb	M129 340 kg Leaflet bomb
M35 Installation of the M195 in helicopters.	M129 MDD 40mm grenade launcher
M36 Incendiary cluster bomb	M134 General Electric 7.62mm Minigun
M38A2  45.4 kg Practice bomb	M138 Gas-filled bomblet
M39 Pontiac M39, a 20mm revolver cannon, copy of the WWII German  MG213 gun.	M156 Flexible gun mount.
M40A1  10.4 kg Fragmentation bomb	M157 Rocket pod
M41A 9.1 kg Fragmentation/ shaped-charge bomb M43 Gas cluster bomb	M158 Pod with seven 70mm rockets.
M44 Gas generator	M185 Flare, used for aerial photography.
M47 45.4 kg Incendiary / Smoke bomb	M188 G.E. Development of the M61 Vulcan; a three-barrel 30mm gun.
M50 1.81 kg Thermite, incendiary bomb	M195 Derivation of the M61 for use in helicopters.
M52 454 kg Armor-piercing bomb	M197 General Electric 20mm, three-barrel gun.
M56 1814 kg Blast bomb	M200 19 rocket pod, probably 70mm.
M57 113 kg General Purpose bomb	M214 General Electric 5.56mm gun.
M58 227 kg Semi-armor piercing bomb	M230 McDonnell Douglas Chain Gun, a 30mm single-barrel gun.
M59 454 kg Semi-armor piercing bomb	M247 Shaped-charge warhead for 70mm rockets
M60 7.62mm aircraft gun.	M255 Flechette warhead for 70mm rockets
M61 General Electric 20mm Vulcan aircraft gun.	M261 Submunition warhead for 70mm rockets
M64 227 kg General Purpose bomb	M262 Illumination warhead for 70mm rockets
M65 454 kg General Purpose bomb	M264 Smoke screen warhead for 70mm rockets
M65 Airborne TOW system.	M439 Fuse.


Machine Gun Examples

MG 15	7.92 mm, drum-fed, hand-aimed, 1000rds/min, 760m/s

MG 17	7.92 mm, belt-fed, fixed, 1100rds/min, 760m/s

MG 81	7.92 mm, belt-fed, 1500rds/min

MG 131	13 mm, belt-fed, 900rds/min, 750m/s

MG 151	15 mm, belt-fed, 700rds/min, 850m/s

MG 151/20	20 mm, belt-fed, 780rds/min, 790m/s

MG 213	30 mm, 1200rds/min, 570m/s

MG 213	20 mm, 1400rds/min, 1050m/s

MG 301	20 mm, 1000rds/min, 1000m/s

MG c30/L   	20 mm, drum-fed, 350rds/min, 950m/s

MG FF	20 mm, drum-fed, 530rds/min, 585m/s


MGM Examples

MGM-5  	Corporal

MGM-13	[USA] DoD:  See Mace.

MGM-18 	Lacrosse

MGM-29 	Sergeant

MGM-29A	[USA] DoD:  See Sergeant.

MGM-31 	Pershing I

MGM-31A	[USA] DoD:  See Pershing.

MGM-51	[USA] DoD:  See Shillelagh.

MGM-52 	Lance


MIG Examples

MIG-21	Fishbed

MIG-23/27	Flogger

MIG-25	Foxbat

MIG-29	Fulcrum

MIG-31	Foxhound


MIM Examples

MIM-3   	Nike Ajax

MIM-14  	Nike Hercules

MIM-23	[USA] DoD:  See Hawk.

MIM-43  	Redeye

MIM-46  	Mauler

MIM-72	[USA] DoD:  See Chaparral.

MIM-104 	Patriot


Mistel Examples

Mistel 1   	Ju 88A-4 with Bf 109F.  Maybe sometimes Ju 88C-6s were used.

Mistel 2   	Ju88G-1 with Fw 190A-6 or Fw 190A-8.

Mistel 3C  	Ju 88G-10 with Fw 190A or Fw 190F.  The Ju 88G-10 had additional fuel tanks installed because its normal fuel wasnt suitable for the fighter.

Mistel S 2 	Trainer version of Mistel 2; the Ju 88 retained a cabin for a two-man crew.  Sometimes a transparent nose cap was fitted (the Ju 88G was a nightfighter version).

Mistel S3C 	Trainer version of the Mistel 3C.


MK Examples

MK 101	 30 mm, drum-fed, 250rds/min

MK 103	 30 mm, 420rds/min, 960m/s

MK 108	 30 mm, belt-fed, 600rds/min, 505m/s

MK 112	 55 mm, 300rds/min, 595m/s

MK 114	 55 mm, 150rds/min, 1050m/s

MK 115	 55 mm, belt-fed, 600m/s

MK 214	 50 mm, belt-fed

MK 303	 30 mm, 900rds/min, 1000m/s

MK 412	 55 mm, 300rds/min, 1000m/s


N

N-day	[USA] DoD:  See times.

N/A	Not Applicable

N/N	Noise-to-Noise

NAA	North Atlantic Assembly (NATO)

NAADM	North American Defense Modernization (NORAD)

NAAFI	[USA] Navy, Army & Air Force Institutes

NAAR	Night Air-to-Air Refueling

NAAS	[USA] Naval Auxiliary Air Station

NAAS	NORAD Attack Alert System

NABS	NATO Air Base SATCOM (ESD)

NAC	[NATO] North Atlantic Council

NAC	[UK] Naval Air Command

NAC	National Agency Check

NAC	Network Access Component/Centers

NAC	NMCS Automated Control

NAC/DPC	North Atlantic Council/Defense Planning Committee (NATO)

NACA	[USA] National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics

NACC	National Air Communications Council (NATO)

NACE	NMCS Automated Control Executive

NACES	[USA] Navy Aircrew Common Ejection Seat

NACF	[USA] Naval Air Combat Fighter. The F-18 program.

NACISA	NATO Communications and Information Systems Agency (NATO)

NACISC	NATO Communications And Information Systems Committee

NACISO	NATO Communications And Information Systems Organization

NACM	Network Authentication Control Module

NACOM	National Alert Communications

NACP	NORAD/CONAD Airborne Command Post

NACSI	National COMSEC Instruction

NACSIM	National COMSEC/EMSEC Information Memorandum

NACSM	National Communications Security Information Memoranda

NAD	[UK] Naval Air Department

NADB	Network Accessible Data Base

NADC	[USA] USN: Naval Air Development Center

NADC	NATO Air Defense Committee

NADEC	Navy Decision Center

NADGE	[NATO] NATO Air Defense Ground Environment

NADIN	National Airspace Data Interchange Network

NADIS	NATO Defense Information System

NADS	NATO Air Defense System

NADS	North Atlantic Defense System

NAEC	Naval Air Engineering Center

NAEGIS	NATO Airborne Early Warning And Ground Control Integration Segment

NAEW	[NATO] NATO Airborne Early Warning

NAEWF	[NATO] NATO Airborne Early Warning Force

NAF	[USA] Naval Air Facility

NAF	Non-Appropriated Funds

NAF	Numbered Air Force (USAF)

NAFAG	NATO Air Force Armaments Group

NAFAX	National Facsimile

NAFCR	NAF Computer Replacement (SAC)

NAFEC	[USA] National Aviation Facilities Experimental Center.  Pomona, NJ.

NAFISS	Non-Appropriated Funds Information Standard System (USA)

NAFMIS	Non-Appropriated Funds Management Information System (USAF)

NAFTOC	NORAD Automated Forward Tell Output to Canada

NAG	Navy Astronautics Group

NAIC	Nuclear Accident/Incident Control

NAICO	Nuclear Accident/Incident Control Officer

NAIPS	NMCS Automated Input Processing System

NAK	Non-Acknowledgment

NAK	Not Acknowledged

NALC	Naval Aviation Logistics Command

NALCOMIS	Naval Aviation Logistics Command Management Information System

NALCOP	NORAD Alternate Command Post

NALDA	Naval Aviation Logistic Data Analysis System

NALE	Naval, Amphibious Liaison Element

NALLA	National Long Lines Agency

NALTOACS	Naval Laboratories Technical Office Automation and Communications System

NAM	Naval Armaments Model (DIA)

NAMFI	NATO Missile Firing Installation: a firing ground for missiles at Akrotiri, Crete.

NAMLS	Naval Automated Medical Logistics System

NAMMA	[NATO] NATO MRCA development & procurement Management Agency

NAMMOS	Navy Manpower Mobilization System

NAMS	NATO AWACS Maintenance System

NAMSA	NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency

NAMSO	Navy Maintenance Support Office

Nancy Rae	[USA] Boeing JKC-135A TELINT aircraft

NAOC	National Airborne Operations Center.  USAF E-4B aircraft (747), formerly known as NEACP.

NAOMI	NADIN/AUTODIN Mode-1 Interface

NAOMIS	Navy Materiel Transportation Office Operations and Management Information System

NAP	Naval Air Plan

NAP	Not Authorized POMCUS

nap-of-the-earth flight	[USA] DoD:  See terrain flight.

napalm	[USA] DoD:  1. Powdered aluminum soap or similar compound used to gelatinize oil or gasoline for use in napalm bombs or flame throwers.  2. The resultant gelatinized substance.

NAPLDS	North American Presentation Level Autocol Syntax

NAPMA	NATO AWACS Program Management Agency

NAPPS	Navy Automated Publishing and Printing System

NAPR	NATO Armaments Planning Review

NARDAC	Naval Regional Data Automation Center

NARF	[USA] Naval Air Reserve Force

Narkomaviaprom	[USSR] State Commissariat for the Aviation Industry.

NARM	Navy Resources Model

Narrowband	A communications circuit of less than 20 Khz bandwidth but normally 34 Khz, e.g., standard voice telephone circuit

NAS	[USA] Naval Air Station, Naval Air Squadron

NAS	National Academy of Sciences

NAS	National Airspace System (FAA)

NAS	Naval Air Transport Service

NAS	Network Access Switch

NAS	NORAD Alert System

NAS	North Arabian Sea

NAS	Numerical Aerodynamic Simulation (NASA)

NASA	[USA] National Aeronautics and Space Administration

NASARR	[USA] North American Search And Range Radar.  Radar of the F-104.

NASC	[USA] USN: Naval Air Systems Command

NASCOM	NASA Communications Systems

NASCOM	Naval Air Station Communication

NASD	NMCS Applications Software Description

NASMO	[NATO] NATO Starfighter Management Office

NASP	[USA] National Aero-Space Plane

NASP	National Airspace System Plan (FAA)

NASP	NATO Atomic Supply Point

NASRS	Non-Available Status Reporting System (USA)

NAT	Not Air Transportable

NATC	[USA] Naval Air Test Center, at Patuxent, Maryland, USA.

NATC	[USA] Naval Air Training Command

NATF	[USA] Navy Advanced Tactical Fighter

NATFAX	National Weather Facsimile Network

nation assistance	[USA] DoD:  Civil and/or military assistance rendered to a nation by foreign forces within that nation's territory during peacetime, crises or emergencies, or war based on agreements mutually concluded between nations. Nation assistance programs include, but are not limited to, security assistance, foreign internal defense, other US Code Title 10 (DOD) programs, and activities performed on a reimbursable basis by Federal agencies or international organizations.

national censorship	[USA] DoD:  The examination and control under civil authority of communications entering, leaving, or transiting the borders of the United States, its territories, or its possessions. See also censorship.

National Command Authorities	[USA] DoD:  The President and the Secretary of Defense or their duly deputized alternates or successors. Also called NCA.

National Communications

   System	[USA] DoD:  The telecommunications system that results from the technical and operational integration of the separate telecommunications systems of the several executive branch departments and agencies having a significant telecommunications capability. Also called NCS.

national defense area	[USA] DoD:  An area established on non-Federal lands located within the United States or its possessions or territories for the purpose of safeguarding classified defense information or protecting DOD equipment and/or material. Establishment of a national defense area temporarily places such non-Federal lands under the effective control of the Department of Defense and results only from an emergency event. The senior DOD representative at the scene will define the boundary, mark it with a physical barrier, and post warning signs. The landowner's consent and cooperation will be obtained whenever possible; however, military necessity will dictate the final decision regarding location, shape, and size of the national defense area. Also called NDA.

National Defense Reserve

   Fleet	[USA] DoD:  a. Including the Ready Reserve Force, a fleet composed of ships acquired and maintained by the Maritime Administration (MARAD) for use in mobilization or emergency. b. Less the Ready Reserve Force, a fleet composed of the older dry cargo ships, tankers, troop transports, and other assets in the MARAD's custody that are maintained at a relatively low level of readiness.  They are acquired by MARAD from commercial ship operators under the provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936; they are available only on mobilization or congressional declaration of an emergency. Because the ships are maintained in a state of minimum preservation, activation requires 30 to 90 days and extensive shipyard work for many. Also called NDRF. See also Ready Reserve Force.

national emergency	[USA] DoD:  A condition declared by the President or the Congress by virtue of powers previously vested in them that authorize certain emergency actions to be undertaken in the national interest.  Action to be taken may include partial, full, or total mobilization of national resources. See also mobilization.

national infrastructure(*)	[USA] DoD:  Infrastructure provided and financed by a NATO member in its own territory solely for its own forces (including those forces assigned to or designated for NATO). See also infrastructure.

national intelligence	[USA] DoD:  Integrated departmental intelligence that covers the broad aspects of national policy and national security, is of concern to more than one department or agency, and transcends the exclusive competence of a single department or agency.

national intelligence estimate	[USA] DoD:  A strategic estimate of the capabilities, vulnerabilities, and probable courses of action of foreign nations which is produced at the national level as a composite of the views of the intelligence community.

national intelligence support

   team	[USA] DoD:  A nationally sourced team composed of intelligence and communications experts from either Defense Intelligence Agency, Central Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency, or any combination of these agencies. Also called NIST.

national intelligence surveys	[USA] DoD:  Basic intelligence studies produced on a coordinated interdepartmental basis and concerned with characteristics, basic resources, and relatively unchanging natural features of a foreign country or other area.

National Military Command

   System	[USA] DoD:  The priority component of the Worldwide Military Command and Control System designed to support the National Command Authorities and Joint Chiefs of Staff in the exercise of their responsibilities. Allso called NMCS.

national military strategy	[USA] DoD:  The art and science of distributing and applying military power to attain national objectives in peace and war. See also military strategy; national security strategy; strategy; theater strategy.

national objectives	[USA] DoD:  The aims, derived from national goals and interests, toward which a national policy or strategy is directed and efforts and resources of the nation are applied. See also military objectives.

national policy	[USA] DoD:  A broad course of action or statements of guidance adopted by the government at the national level in pursuit of national objectives.

National Reconnaissance

   Office	[USA] DoD:  A Department of Defense agency tasked to ensure that the United States has the technology and spaceborne and airborne assets needed to acquire intelligence worldwide, including support to such functions as monitoring of arms control agreements, indications and warning, and the planning and conducting of military operations. This mission is accomplished through research and development, acquisition, and operation of spaceborne and airborne intelligence data collection systems. Created in 1960. Its existence was admitted in 1992!  Also called NRO.

national security	[USA] DoD:  A collective term encompassing both national defense and foreign relations of the United States. Specifically, the condition provided by: a. a military or defense advantage over any foreign nation or group of nations, or b. a favorable foreign relations position, or c. a defense posture capable of successfully resisting hostile or destructive action from within or without, overt or covert. See also security.

National Security Council	[USA] DoD:  A governmental body specifically designed to assist the President in integrating all spheres of national security policy. The President, Vice President, Secretary of State, and Secretary of Defense are statutory members. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Director, Central Intelligence Agency; and the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs serve as advisers. Also called NSC.

national security interests	[USA] DoD:  The foundation for the development of valid national objectives that define US goals or purposes. National security interests include preserving US political identity, framework, and institutions; fostering economic well-being; and bolstering international order supporting the vital interests of the United States and its allies.

national security strategy	[USA] DoD:  The art and science of developing, applying, and coordinating the instruments of national power (diplomatic, economic, military, and informational) to achieve objectives that contribute to national security. Also called national strategy or grand strategy. See also military strategy; national military strategy; strategy; theater strategy.

National Stock Number	[USA] DoD:  The 13-digit stock number replacing the 11-digit Federal Stock Number. It consists of the 4-digit Federal Supply Classification code and the 9-digit National Item Identification Number. The National Item Identification Number consists of a 2-digit National Codification Bureau number designating the central cataloging office of the NATO or other friendly country which assigned the number and a 7-digit (xxxxxxx) nonsignificant number. The number shall be arranged as follows: 9999-00-999-9999. See also Federal Stock Number.

national strategy	[USA] DoD:  The art and science of developing and using the political, economic, and psychological powers of a nation, together with its armed forces, during peace and war, to secure national objectives. See also strategy.

NATO	North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Created in 1949.

NATOPS	Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization

NATS	NMCS AUTODIN Terminal Subsystem

NATS	North Atlantic Track System

natural disaster	[USA] DoD:  See domestic emergencies.

NAUHF (Green Pine)	Northern Area Ultra High Frequency Radio System

nautical chart	[USA] DoD:  See hydrographic chart.

nautical mile	[USA] DoD:  A measure of distance equal to one minute of arc on the Earth's surface. The United States has adopted the international nautical mile equal to 1,852 meters or 6,076.11549 feet.

nautical plotting chart(*)	[USA] DoD:  An outline chart, devoid of hydrographic information, of a specific scale and projection, usually portraying a graticule and compass rose, designed to be ancillary to standard nautical charts, and produced either as an individual chart or a part of a coordinated series.

NAVADS	Navy Automated Transportation Documentation System

Navaho	[USA] Large jet-powered cruise missile, an intercontinental Mach 3+ weapon the size of a big bomber.  Abandoned in favor the ICBM.  Flew first in 1958.

Navaid	Navigation Aid

NAVAIDS	Navigational Aids

NAVAIR	Naval Air Systems Command

NAVAIRMIS	Naval Aviation LOGCEN MIS: Industrial NAIR Station Workload Control

naval advanced logistic

   support site	[USA] DoD:  An overseas location used as the primary transshipment point in the theater of operations for logistic support. A naval advanced logistic support site possesses full capabilities for storage, consolidation, and transfer of supplies and for support of forward-deployed units (including replacements units) during major contingency and wartime periods. Naval advanced logistic support sites, with port and airfield facilities in close proximity, are located within the theater of operations but not near the main battle areas, and must possess the throughput capacity required to accommodate incoming and outgoing intertheater airlift and sealift.  When fully activated, the naval advanced logistic support site should consist of facilities and services provided by the host nation, augmented by support personnel located in the theater of operations, or both. Also called ALSS. See also naval forward logistic site.

naval base	[USA] DoD:  A naval base primarily for support of the forces afloat, contiguous to a port or anchorage, consisting of activities or facilities for which the Navy has operating responsibilities, together with interior lines of communication and the minimum surrounding area necessary for local security. (Normally, not greater than an area of 40 square miles.) See also base complex.

naval beach group(*)	[USA] DoD:  A permanently organized naval command within an amphibious force comprised of a commander and staff, a beach master unit, an amphibious construction battalion, and an assault craft unit, designed to provide an administrative group from which required naval tactical components may be made available to the attack force commander and to the amphibious landing force commander to support the landing of one division (reinforced). See also shore party.

naval beach unit	[USA] DoD:  See naval beach group.

naval campaign(*)	[USA] DoD:  An operation or a connected series of operations conducted essentially by naval forces, including all surface, subsurface, air, and amphibious troops, for the purpose of gaining, extending, or maintaining control of the sea.

naval coastal warfare	[USA] DoD:  Coastal sea control, harbor defense, and port security, executed both in coastal areas outside the United States in support of national policy and in the United States as part of this Nation's defense. Also called NCW.

naval coastal warfare area	[USA] DoD:  An assigned geographic area of responsibility which includes offshore waters, harbor approaches, harbors, ports, waterfront facilities, and those internal waters and rivers which provide access to port facilities.

naval coastal warfare

   commander	[USA] DoD:  An officer designated to conduct naval coastal warfare missions within a designated naval coastal geographic area. Also called NCWC.

naval construction force	[USA] DoD:  The combined construction units of the Navy, including primarily the mobile construction battalions and the amphibious construction battalions. These units are part of the operating forces and represent the Navy's capability for advanced base construction.

naval control of shipping

   officer(*)	[USA] DoD:  A naval officer appointed to form merchant convoys and control and coordinate the routing and movements of such convoys, independently sailed merchant ships, and hospital ships in and out of a port or base, subject to the directions of the operational control authority.

naval control of shipping

   organization	[USA] DoD:  The organization within the Navy which carries out the specific responsibilities of the Chief of Naval Operations to provide for the control and protection of movements of merchant ships in time of war.

naval control of shipping(*)	[USA] DoD:  Control exercised by naval authorities of movement, routing, reporting, convoy organization, and tactical diversion of allied merchant shipping. It does not include the employment or active protection of such shipping.

naval district	[USA] DoD:  A geographically defined area in which one naval officer, designated commandant, is the direct representative of the Secretary of the Navy and the Chief of Naval Operations. The commandant has the responsibility for local naval defense and security and for the coordination of naval activities in the area.

naval forward logistic site	[USA] DoD:  An overseas location, with port and airfield facilities nearby, which provides logistic support to naval forces within the theater of operations during major contingency and wartime periods. Naval forward logistic sites may be located in close proximity to main battle areas to permit forward staging of services, throughput of high priority cargo, advanced maintenance, and battle damage repair. Naval forward logistic sites are linked to in-theater naval advanced logistic support sites (ALSSs) by intratheater airlift and sealift, but may also serve as transshipment points for intertheater movement of high-priority cargo into areas of direct combat. In providing fleet logistic support, naval forward logistic site capabilities may range from very austere to near those of a naval advanced logistic support site. Also called FLS. See also naval advanced logistic support site.

naval gunfire liaison team(*)	[USA] DoD:  Personnel and equipment required to coordinate and advise ground/landing forces on naval gunfire employment.

naval gunfire operations

   center(*)	[USA] DoD:  The agency established in a ship to control the execution of plans for the employment of naval gunfire, process requests for naval gunfire support, and to allot ships to forward observers. Ideally located in the same ship as the Supporting Arms Coordination Center.

naval gunfire spotting team	[USA] DoD:  The unit of a shore fire control party which designates targets; controls commencement, cessation, rate, and types of fire; and spots fire on the target. See also field artillery observer; spotter.

naval gunfire support	[USA] DoD:  Fire provided by Navy surface gun systems in support of a unit or units tasked with achieving the commander's objectives. A subset of naval surface fire support. Also called NGFS. See also naval surface fire support.

naval mobile environmental

   team	[USA] DoD:  A team of naval personnel organized, trained, and equipped to support maritime special operations by providing weather, oceanography, mapping, charting, and geodesy support. Also called NMET.

naval operation	[USA] DoD:  1. A naval action, or the performance of a naval mission, which may be strategic, operational, tactical, logistic, or training. 2. The process of carrying on or training for naval combat to gain the objectives of any battle or campaign.

naval or Marine (air) base	[USA] DoD:  An air base for support of naval or Marine air units, consisting of landing strips, seaplane alighting areas, and all components of related facilities for which the Navy or Marine Corps has operating responsibilities, together with interior lines of communication and the minimum surrounding area necessary for local security. (Normally, not greater than an area of 20 square miles.)  See also base complex.

naval port control office	[USA] DoD:  The authority established at a port or port complex to coordinate arrangements for logistic support and harbor services to ships under naval control and to otherwise support the naval control of shipping organization.

naval special warfare	[USA] DoD:  A specific term describing a designated naval warfare specialty and covering operations generally accepted as being unconventional in nature and, in many cases, covert or clandestine in character. These operations include using specially trained forces assigned to conduct unconventional warfare, psychological operations, beach and coastal reconnaissance, operational deception operations, counterinsurgency operations, coastal and river interdiction, and certain special tactical intelligence collection operations that are in addition to those intelligence functions normally required for planning and conducting special operations in a hostile environment.  Also called NSW.

naval special warfare forces	[USA] DoD:  Those Active and Reserve component Navy forces designated by the Secretary of Defense that are specifically organized, trained, and equipped to conduct and support special operations. Also called NSW forces or NAVSOF.

naval special warfare group	[USA] DoD:  A permanent Navy echelon III major command to which most naval special warfare forces are assigned for some operational and all administrative purposes.  It consists of a group headquarters with command and control, communications, and support staff; sea-air-land teams; and sea-air-land team delivery vehicle teams. The group is the source of all deployed naval special warfare forces and administratively supports the naval special warfare units assigned to the theater combatant commanders. The group staff provides general operational direction and coordinates the activities of its subordinate units. A naval special warfare group is capable of task-organizing to meet a wide variety of requirements. Also called NSWG.

naval special warfare special

   operations component	[USA] DoD:  The Navy special operations component of a unified or subordinate unified command or joint special operations task force. Also called NAVSOC.

naval special warfare task

   element	[USA] DoD:  A provisional subordinate element of a naval special warfare task unit, employed to extend the command and control and support capabilities of its parent task unit. Also called NSWTE. See also naval special warfare task unit.

naval special warfare task

   group	[USA] DoD:  A provisional navval special warfare organization that plans, conducts, and supports special operations in support of fleet commanders and joint force special operations component commanders. Also called NSWTG.

naval special warfare task unit	[USA] DoD:  A provisional subordinate unit of a naval special warfare task group. Also called NSWTU. See also naval special warfare task group.

naval special warfare unit	[USA] DoD:  A permanent Navy organization forward based to control and support attached naval special warfare forces. Also called NSWU.

naval stores(*)	[USA] DoD:  Any articles or commodities used by a naval ship or station, such as equipment, consumable supplies, clothing, petroleum, oils, and lubricants, medical supplies, and ammunition.

naval support area(*)	[USA] DoD:  A sea area assigned to naval ships detailed to support an amphibious operation. See also fire support area.

naval surface fire support	[USA] DoD:  Fire provided by Navy surface gun, missile, and electronic warfare systems in support of a unit or units tasked with achieving the commander's objectives. Also called NSFS.

naval tactical data system	[USA] DoD:  A complex of data inputs, user consoles, converters, adapters, and radio terminals interconnected with high-speed, general-purpose computers and its stored programs. Combat data is collected, processed, and composed into a picture of the overall tactical situation which enables the force commander to make rapid, accurate evaluations and decisions.

NAVALT	[USA] Naval Alteration

NAVCAMS	Naval Communications Area Master Station

NAVCO-SSACT	Naval Command System Support Activity

NAVCOMMSTA	Naval Communications Station

NAVCOMPARS	Naval Communications Processing and Routing System

NAVCOMSTA	Naval Communications Station

NAVCOMTELSTA	Naval Computer & Telecommunications Station

NAVDAC	Naval Data Automation Command

NAVDF	Naval Direction Finding Network

NAVELEX	Naval Electronics System Command

NAVEUR	Naval Forces, Europe

NAVEX	Navigation Exercise

NAVFACENGCOM	Naval Facilities Engineering Command

NAVFOR	Naval Forces

navigation head(*)	[USA] DoD:  A transshipment point on a waterway where loads are transferred between water carriers and land carriers. A navigation head is similar in function to a railhead or truckhead.

navigation mode	[USA] DoD:  In a flight control system, a control mode in which the flight path of an aircraft is automatically maintained by signals from navigation equipment.

navigational grid(*)	[USA] DoD:  A series of straight lines, superimposed over a conformal projection and indicating grid north, used as an aid to navigation. The interval of the grid lines is generally a multiple of 60 or 100 nautical miles. See also military grid.

NAVINTCOM	Naval Intelligence Command

NAVMACS	Navy Modular Automated Communications System

NAVMAT	Navy Material Command (now ONAS)

NAVMEDCOM	Naval Medical Command

NAVMIC	Naval Military Intelligence Center

NAVMOD	Navy Model

NAVRADSTA	Naval Radio Station

NAVSAT	[USA] Navy Satellite System

NAVSEA	Naval Sea Systems Command

NAVSECGRU	Navy Security Group

NAVSOC	[USA] DoD:  See naval special warfare special operations component.

NAVSOF	[USA] DoD:  See naval special warfare forces.

NAVSOUTH	Naval Forces, Southern Region

NAVSPASUR	Naval Space Surveillance System

NAVSTAR	[USA] Navigation Satellite Timing And Ranging. Now known as GPS.

NAVSUP	Naval Supply Systems Command

NAVTACSTANS	Naval Standards For Tactical Data Systems

NAVTELCOM	Naval Telecommunications Command

NAVWASS	Navigation & Weapon Aiming Sub System

NAVWPNCEN	Naval Weapons Center

Navy Cargo Handling Battalion	[USA] DoD:  A mobile logistics support unit capable of worldwide deployment in its entirety or in specialized detachments.  It is organized, trained, and equipped to: a. load and off-load Navy and Marine Corps cargo carried in maritime prepositioning ships and merchant breakbulk or container ships in all environments; b. to operate an associated temporary ocean cargo terminal; c. load and offload Navy and Marine Corps cargo carried in military-controlled aircraft; d. to operate an associated expeditionary air cargo terminal. Also called CHB. Three sources of Navy Cargo Handling Battalions are: a. Navy Cargo Handling and Port Group--The active duty, cargo handling, battalion-sized unit composed solely of active duty personnel. Also called NAVCHAPGRU. b. Naval Reserve Cargo Handling Training Battalion--The active duty, cargo handling training battalion composed of both active duty and reserve personnel. Also called NRCHTB. c. Naval Reserve Cargo Handling Battalion--A reserve cargo handling battalion composed solely of selected reserve personnel. Also called NRCHB. See also maritime prepositioning ships.

Navy Cargo Handling Force	[USA] DoD:  The combined cargo handling units of the Navy, including primarily the Navy Cargo Handling and Port Group, the Naval Reserve Cargo Handling Training Battalion, and the Naval Reserve Cargo Handling Battalion. These units are part of the operating forces and represent the Navy's capability for open ocean cargo handling. See also Navy Cargo Handling Battalion.

Navy special operations

   component	[USA] DoD:  The Navy component of a joint force special operations component. Also called NAVSOC. See also Air Force special operations component; Army special operations component.

Navy support element	[USA] DoD:  The Maritime Prepositioning Force element that is composed of naval beach group staff and subordinate unit personnel, a detachment of Navy cargo handling force personnel, and other Navy components, as required. It is tasked with conducting the off-load and ship-to-shore movement of maritime prepositioned equipment/supplies.

NAWAS	National Warning System (FEMA)

NAWC	[USA] Naval Air Warfare Center

NB	Narrowband

NB	Narrowbeam (Satellite)

NBAA	[USA] National Business Aircraft Association

NBC	Narrow-Body CRAF

NBC	Nuclear, Biological and Chemical (weapons)

NBC defense	[USA] DoD:  Nuclear defense, biological defense, and chemical defense, collectively. The term may not be used in the context of US offensive operations.

NBCWRS	Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Warfare Reporting System

NBCWRS	Nuclear/Biological/Chemical Warning & Reporting System

NBG	Naval Beach Group

NBI	Non-Battle-Injury

NBMR-3	[NATO] Requirement formulated in 1960-1961 for a supersonic VTOL strike fighter. Candidates included the Mirage IIIV and Hawker P.1154.

NBS	National Bureau of Standards

NBST	Narrowband Secure Terminal

NBST	Narrowband Subscriber Terminal

NBSV	Narrowband Secure Voice

NBTU	Narrowband Trunking Unit

NC	Narrowbeam Coverage

NC	Network Control

NC	Network Control/X25

NC	Numerical ControlNC/25

NCA	[USA] DoD:  See National Command Authorities.

NCA	Northern Communications Area

NCAA	NATO Civil Air Augmentation

NCAA	Non-Nuclear Consumable Annual Analysis System

NCAPS	Naval Control and Protection of Shipping (LANTFLT)

NCARAI	Navy Center for Applied Research in Artificial Intelligence (NRL)

NCB	Nuclear Contingency Branch

NCC	National Coordinating Center (NCS/DCA)

NCC	Network Control Center

NCC	NORAD Command Center

NCC	NORAD Control Center

NCCDPC	NATO Command, Control and Information System and ADP Committee

NCCF	Network Communications Control Facility

NCCIS	NATO Command, Control and Information System

NCCS	Navy Command and Control System

NCCS	NORAD Command and Control System

NCCS	Nuclear Command And Control System

NCD	Net Control Device

NCDRS	NMCS Crisis Data Retrieval System

NCE	Network Control Element

NCEB	NATO Communications-Electronics Board

NCEL	Naval Civil Engineering Laboratory, Port Hueneme, CA

NCEPA	National Civil Emergency Planning Authorities

NCEUR	National Security Agency Europe

NCF	Network Control Facility

NCF	Nuclear Capable Forces

NCFSK	Non-Coherent Frequency Shift Keying

NCIC	National Crime Information Center (FBI)

NCM	Network Configuration Management

NCMB	NATO Configuration Management Board

NCMC	National Critical Materials Council

NCMC	NORAD Cheyenne Mountain Complex

NCMO	NAVAIDS Communications Management Office

NCMP	NATO Configuration Management Plan

NCMP	Navy Capabilities and Mobilization Plan

NCO	Net Control Operator

NCO	Non-Commissioned Officer

NCOC	NORAD Combat Operations Center

NCOIC	Non-Commissioned Officer-in-Charge

NCP	Navy Capabilities Plan

NCP	Network Control Program (IBM)

NCP	NORAD Command Post

NCPS	Nuclear Contingency Planning System (part of GWS)

NCR	National Capital Region

NCRC	Navigational Aids (NAVAIDS) Communications Readiness Center (USAFE)

NCS	[USA] DoD:  See National Communications System; net control station.

NCS	Naval Communications Station

NCS	Naval Communications System

NCS	Net Control Station

NCS	Network Control Subsystem

NCS	NORAD Computer System

NCS-R	NCS Replacement.  See CCPDS, CCPDS-R.

NCSC	National Communications Security Committee

NCSC	National Computer Security Council/Center

NCSORG	Navy Control of Shipping Organization

NCSS	Naval Control Shipping System (LANTFLT)

NCT	Network Control Terminal

NCT	Network Control Terminals (JRSC)

NCTAF	Nuclear Communications Task Force

NCTAMS	Naval Computer & Telecommunications Area Master Station

NCTC 	Naval Computer & Telecommunications Command

NCTE	Network Channel Terminating Equipment

NCTI/R	Non-Cooperative Target Identification / Recognition

NCW	[USA] DoD:  See naval coastal warfare.

NCWC	[USA] DoD:  See naval coastal warfare commander.

ND	Normal Deployability Posture

NDA	[USA] DoD:  See national defense area.

NDA	Non-Disclosure Agreement

NDAA	[USA] Non-Developmental Airlift Aircraft. An off-the-shelf transport as a cheaper alternative for the C-17. Might be a 747, MD-11, a new C-5 or a modified C-17.

NDAC	Nuclear Defense Affairs Committee

NDB	Non-Directional Beacon

NDC	NATO Defense College

NDC	Nuclear Detector Circuit

NDCC	National Defense Command Center Canada

NDCS	Network Data Control System

NDD	Network Delivery Device

NDER	National Defense Executive Reserve

NDEW	Nuclear Directed Energy Weapons

NDHC	National Defense Headquarters, Canada

NDI	Non-Developmental Item, an off-the-shelf product.

NDIC	National Defense Intelligence Center (Canada)

NDL	Network Data Language

NDL	Network Database Language

NDN	Nodal Data Network

NDOC	National Defense Operations Center

NDP	National Disclosure Policy

NDRE	[Norway] Norwegian Defense Research Establishment, the FFI.

NDRF	[USA] DoD:  See National Defense Reserve Fleet.

NDRG	NATO Defense Research Group

NDS	NPIC Data System (DIA)

NDS	NUDET Detection System

NDT	Non-Destructive Testing

NDTM	National Defense Transportation Model

NDU	National Defense University

NE	Nuclear Energy

NEACP	National Emergency Airborne Command Post. USAF E-4B aircraft (747), now known as NAOC.  See NAOC.

NEACP TTY	NEACP Teletypewriter Network

near miss (aircraft)	[USA] DoD:  Any circumstance in flight where the degree of separation between two aircraft is considered by either pilot to have constituted a hazardous situation involving potential risk of collision.

near miss(*)	[USA] DoD:  Any circumstances in flight when the degree of separation between two aircraft might constitute a hazardous situation. Also called airmiss.

near real time(*)	[USA] DoD:  Pertaining to the timeliness of data or information which has been delayed by the time required for electronic communication and automatic data processing. This implies that there are no significant delays. See also real time.

neatlines(*)	[USA] DoD:  The lines that bound the body of a map, usually parallels and meridians. See also graticule.

NEAWS	NORAD/ADCOM Emergency Airborne Warning System

NEC	Northern European Command (NATO)

NECOS	Network Coordination Station

NEDBAG	NATO Emitter Database Advisory Group

NEDBAS	NATO Emitter Database

NEDN	Navy Environmental Data Network

NEDS	Naval Environmental Data System

NEDSA	NAVSEA Engineering Drawing Support Activity

need to know	[USA] DoD:  A criterion used in security procedures which requires the custodians of classified information to establish, prior to disclosure, that the intended recipient must have access to the information to perform his or her official duties.

NEF	NASA Extended FORTRAN

NEFMA	[NATO] NATO EFA/Eurofighter Management Agency

negative	[USA] DoD:  As used in air intercept, means cancel or no.

negative phase of the shock

   wave	[USA] DoD:  The period during which the pressure falls below ambient and then returns to the ambient value. See also positive phase of the shock wave; shock wave.

negative photo plane(*)	[USA] DoD:  The plane in which a film or plate lies at the moment of exposure.

neglect(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, a report to the observer/spotter to indicate that the last round(s) was fired with incorrect data and that the round(s) will be fired again using correct data.

negligible risk (nuclear)	[USA] DoD:  A degree of risk where personnel are reasonably safe, with the exceptions of dazzle or temporary loss of night vision. See also degree of risk (nuclear); emergency risk (nuclear); moderate risk (nuclear).

negotiations	[USA] DoD:  A discussion between authorities and a barricaded offender or terrorist to effect hostage release and terrorist surrender. See also antiterrorism.

NEHRP	National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (FEMA)

NEMS	National Emergency Management System (FEMA)

NEO	Non-Combatant Evacuation Operation

NEPA	National Environmental Protection Act

Neptune	[Allied] Crossing of the Channel for Overlord, 6 June 1944.

NEREP	Nuclear Execution And Reporting

NERF	Navy Emitter Reference File

nerve agent(*)	[USA] DoD:  A potentially lethal chemical agent which interferes with the transmission of nerve impulses.

NESEC	Naval Electronic Systems Engineering Center

NESO	NAVAIR Engineering Support Office

NESP	Navy EHF SATCOM Program

NESS	Navy EHF SATCOM System

NESS	NMCS Environmental Support System (OJCS)

NEST	Nuclear Energy Search Team

NESTOR	Older family of tactical secure voice equipment (e.g., KY28)

NET	Not Earlier Than

net (communications)	[USA] DoD:  An organization of stations capable of direct communications on a common channel or frequency.

net call sign(*)	[USA] DoD:  A call sign which represents all stations within a net. See also call sign.

net control station	[USA] DoD:  A communications station designated to control traffic and enforce circuit discipline within a given net. Also called NCS.

net inventory assets	[USA] DoD:  That portion of the total materiel assets which is designated to meet the materiel inventory objective. It consists of the total materiel assets less the peacetime materiel consumption and losses through normal appropriation and procurement leadtime periods.

net sweep(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a two-ship sweep, using a netlike device, designed to collect drifting mines or scoop them up from the sea bottom.

net weight	[USA] DoD:  Weight of a ground vehicle without fuel, engine oil, coolant, on-vehicle materiel, cargo, or operating personnel.

NET(P)	New Equipment Training (Plan)

net, chain, cell system	[USA] DoD:  Patterns of clandestine organization, especially for operational purposes. Net is the broadest of the three; it usually involves: a. a succession of echelons; and b. such functional specialists as may be required to accomplish its mission.  When it consists largely or entirely of nonstaff employees, it may be called an agent net. Chain focuses attention upon the first of these elements; it is commonly defined as a series of agents and informants who receive instructions from and pass information to a principal agent by means of cutouts and couriers. Cell system emphasizes a variant of the first element of net; its distinctive feature is the grouping of personnel into small units that are relatively isolated and self-contained. In the interest of maximum security for the organization as a whole, each cell has contact with the rest of the organization only through an agent of the organization and a single member of the cell. Others in the cell do not know the agent, and nobody in the cell knows the identities or activities of members of other cells.

NETCAP	Network Capability

NETS	National Emergency Telecommunications Service

NETS	Nationwide Emergency Telecommunications System (NCS)

neutral state	[USA] DoD:  In international law, a state which pursues a policy of neutrality during war. See also neutrality.

neutrality	[USA] DoD:  In international law, the attitude of impartiality, during periods of war, adopted by third states toward belligerent and recognized by the belligerent, which creates rights and duties between the impartial states and the belligerent. In a United Nations enforcement action, the rules of neutrality apply to impartial members of the United Nations except so far as they are excluded by the obligation of such members under the United Nations Charter.

neutralization fire	[USA] DoD:  Fire which is delivered to render the target ineffective or unusable. See also fire.

neutralization(*)	[USA] DoD:  In mine warfare, a mine is said to be neutralized when it has been rendered, by external means, incapable of firing on passage of a target, although it may remain dangerous to handle.

neutralize	[USA] DoD:  As pertains to military operations, to render ineffective or unusable.

neutralize track	[USA] DoD:  As used in air intercept, to render the target being tracked ineffective or unusable.

neutron induced activity(*)	[USA] DoD:  Radioactivity induced in the ground or an object as a result of direct irradiation by neutrons.

NEW	Net Explosive Weight

New Look	Adaptive High Frequency Test Program Test

NEWAC	NATO Electronic Warfare Advisory Committee (NATO)

NEWMAG	NATO Electronic Warfare Management Assessment Group

NEWRADS	[USA] Nuclear Explosion Warning and Radiological Data System

NEX	[USA] Navy Exchange

NEXRAD	Next Generation Radar

NFAC	National Foreign Assessment Center (DCI)

NFADB	Naval Facilities Automated Data Base

NFARS	NORAD Forward Automated Reporting System

NFCS	Nuclear Force Communications Satellite

NFE	Network Front End

NFGF	[UK] Naval Flying Grading Flight.

NFH	[NATO] NATO Frigate Helicopter

NFIB	National Foreign Intelligence Board

NFIC	National Foreign Intelligence Community

NFIP	National Foreign Intelligence Program

NFMC	Not Fully Mission Capable

NFMCS	Not Fully Mission Capable Supply

NFO	[USA] Naval Flight Officer

NFO	Naval Flight Officer

NFP	Navy Flag Plot (Washington, D.C.)

NFPPE	Nuclear Force Policy, Planning and Execution

NFS	Navy Facilities System

NFST	[USA] National Fleet Surgical Team

NFWS	Naval Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun)

NFZ	No-Fly Zone

NG	National Guard

NGB	[USA] National Guard Bureau

NGCADMM	Next Generation Computer-Aided Design

NGFS	[USA] DoD:  See naval gunfire support.

NGMH	New Generation Military Hospital

NGR	National Guard Regulation

NGT	[USA] Next Generation Trainer, a replacement for the elderly T-37.  The T-46 won the contract, but was later canceled.

NGTE	[UK] National Gas Turbine Establishment. Established in 1946 at Farnborough.

NH&S	Nuclear Hardening and Survivability

NI	Natural Intelligence

NIAC 	Naval Intelligence Automation Center

NIB	[Allied] Noise Investigation Bureau. Studied German radar emissions.

NIC	Naval Intelligence Command

NIC	Network Information Center (DDN)

NICKA	Codeword, Nickname and Exercise Term System

Nickel Grass	[USA] Transfer of USAF equipment to Israel in 1973, to compensate its losses in the Yom Kippur War.

nickname	[USA] DoD:  A combination of two separate unclassified words which is assigned an unclassified meaning and is employed only for unclassified administrative, morale, or public information purposes.

NICMIS	Navy Integrated Command/Management Information System

NICP	National Inventory Control Point

NICS	NATO Integrated Communications System

NICS COA	NICS Control Operating Authority

NICSMA	NATO Integrated Communications System Management Agency

NICSOI	NICS Operating Instruction

NID	Network Interface Device

NID	Non-Interactive Display

NIDMS	NMCS Information for Decision Makers System (OJCS)

NIDS	NMCS Information and Display System (OJCS)

NIDS	NMCS Information Display System

NIE	National Intelligence Estimates

NIF	Navy Industrial Fund

night cap	[USA] DoD:  Night combat air patrol (written NCAP).

night effect(*)	[USA] DoD:  An effect mainly caused by variations in the state of polarization of reflected waves, which sometimes result in errors in direction finding bearings. The effect is most frequent at nightfall.

Night Light	[USA] Loan of two RF-4C Phantom IIs to Israel, 1970-1971, pending delivery of 6 RF-4Es.

Night Watch	[USA] Boeing EC-135J, ABNCP aircraft

Nihon Koku Jietai	[Japan] Japanese Defense Force

NII V-VS	[USSR] Nauchno-Issledovatelsky Institut V-VS --- Scientific Research Institute of the V-VS.

NIMBUS	NASA Meterologic Satellite

NIMMS	NAVAIR Industrial Material Management System (Navy)

NIP	NATO Interoperability Plan

NIPD	NATO Interoperability Planning Document

NIPIR	Nuclear Immediate Photo Interpretation Report

NIPS	Naval Intelligence Processing System

NIPS	NMCS Information Processing System (OJCS)

NIS	NATO Identification System

NIS	NATO Infrastructure System

NIS	Naval Investigative Service

NIS	Network Information System (DCSO)

NIS	NMCS Information System (OJCS)

NISC	Naval Intelligence Support Center

NISIE	NATO Integrated System for Information Exchange

NIST	[USA] DoD:  See national intelligence support team.

NIST	National Institute of Standards and Technology

NIT	Network Integrity Test

Nit Picker	[USA] Modification program for the F-100C and F-100D.

NITADS	NATO Interoperability of Tactical Automated Data Systems

NITE-OP	Night Imaging Trough Electro-Optics

NITF	National Imagery Transmission Format

NIU	Network Interface Unit

NJ	New Jersey

NLCC	NORTHAG Logistics Command Center (NATO)

NLDM	Network Logical Data Manager

NLI	Natural Language Interface

NLL	Night Low Level

NLOS	Non-Line of Sight

NLRP	NMCS Long-Range Plan

NLT	Not Later Than

NM	Nautical Mile(s)

NM	Network Management

NMANG	[USA] New Mexico ANG.

NMC	National Meteorological Center

NMC	Naval Medical Command

NMC	Network Monitoring Center

NMC	Not Mission Capable

NMCC	National Military Command Center (JCS)

NMCC/MC	NMCC/Message Center

NMCCS	Navy Manpower Configuration Control System

NMCM	[USA] DoD:  See not mission capable, maintenance.

NMCS	[USA] DoD:  See National Military Command System.

NMCS	[USA] DoD:  See not mission capable, supply.

NMCS	National Military Command System (JCS)

NMCSSC	National Military Command System Support Center

NMDAS	Navy Manpower Data Accounting System

NMDF	NATO Main Distribution Frame

NMDS	Network and Mission Operations Support (NASA)

NME	Navy Materiel Establishment

NMEP	NMCS Management Engineering Plan

NMET	[USA] DoD:  See naval mobile environmental team.

NMI	Nautical Mile

NMIC	National Military Intelligence Center (JCS)

NMIC	Navy Management Information System

NMIC-SS	National Military Intelligence Center Support System

NMIST	National Military Intelligence Support Team

NMJIC	National Military Joint Intelligence Center

NMMIS	Naval Materiel Management Information System

NMMPS	National Military Message Processor System

NMP	National Maintenance Point

NMP	NMCS Master Plan

NMPC	[USA] Naval Military Personnel Command

NMR	National Military Representative (to SHAPE)

NMR	New Mobile Radar

NMRA	Not Mission Ready and Available

NMRS	Navy Manpower Requirement System

NNAG	NATO Naval Armaments Group

NNCS	NICS Network Control System

NNOR	Non-Nuclear Ordnance Requirements Model (USN)

NNWDB	National Nuclear Weapons Data Base

NO	Number

no joy	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "I have been unsuccessful," or, "I have no information."

no-fire line(*)	[USA] DoD:  A line short of which artillery or ships do not fire except on request or approval of the supported commander, but beyond which they may fire at any time without danger to friendly troops.

no-strike target list	[USA] DoD:  A list designated by a commander containing targets not to be destroyed. Destruction of targets on the list would interfere with or unduly hamper projected friendly military operations, or friendly relations with indigenous personnel or governments.

no-wind position	[USA] DoD:  See air position.

NOA	[USSR] Scientific Test Aerodrome. Replaced by the NII V-VS in 1926.

NOAA	[USA] National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

NOB	Naval Order of Battle

NOBS	Naval Operations Bases System

NOC	Naval Operations Center (MSN)

NOC	Network Operations Center (WIN)

NOCMIS	NOC Management Information System (WIN)

NODDS	NOAA Oceanographic Data Distribution System

node	[USA] DoD:  A location in a mobility system where a movement requirement is originated, processed for onward movement, or terminated.

Node	A point in a communications network at which several branches come together

NOE	Nap-Of-the-Earth

NOFORN	No Foreign Nationals

NOGS	Night Observation Gunship

NOIC	Naval Operational Information Center (USN)

NOIWAD	National Operations and Intelligence Watch Officer's Advisory

NOIWON	National Operations Intelligence Watch Officers Network (OJCS)

NOL	[USA] Naval Ordnance Laboratory

NOLS	Nuclear Ordnance Logistics Systems

NOMAC	Noise Modulation and Correlation

NOMAD	[USA] Navy Oceanographic and Meteorological Automatic Device

nominal filter(*)	[USA] DoD:  A filter capable of cutting off a nominated minimum percentage by weight of solid particles greater than a stated micron size.

nominal focal length(*)	[USA] DoD:  An approximate value of the focal length, rounded off to some standard figure, used for the classification of lenses, mirrors, or cameras.

nominal scale	[USA] DoD:  See principal scale; also scale.

nominal weapon(*)	[USA] DoD:  A nuclear weapon producing a yield of approximately 20 kilotons. See also kiloton weapon; megaton weapon; subkiloton weapon.

NOMIS	Naval Ordnance Management Information System

NOMS	Nuclear Operations Monitoring Systems

NOMSS	Naval Oceanographic & Meteorological Support System

non-linear approach(*)	[USA] DoD:  In approach and landing systems, a final approach in which the nominal flight path is not a straight line.

non-registered publication(*)	[USA] DoD:  A publication which bears no register number and for which periodic accounting is not required.

non-submarine contact

   chart(*)	[USA] DoD:  A special naval chart, at a scale of 1:100,000 to 1:1,000,000, showing bathymetry, bottom characteristics, wreck data, and non-submarine contact data for coastal and off-shore waters. It is designed for use in conducting submarine and anti-submarine warfare operations. Also called non-sub contact chart.

non-unit-related cargo	[USA] DoD:  All equipment and supplies requiring transportation to an area of operations, other than those identified as the equipment or accompanying supplies of a specific unit (e.g., resupply, military support for allies, and support for nonmilitary programs, such as civil relief).

non-unit-related personnel	[USA] DoD:  All personnel requiring transportation to or from an area of operations, other than those assigned to a specific unit (e.g., filler personnel; replacements; temporary duty/temporary additional duty personnel; civilians; medical evacuees; and retrograde personnel).

nonair transportable	[USA] DoD:  That which is not transportable by air by virtue of dimension, weight, or special characteristics or restrictions.

nonaligned state	[USA] DoD:  A state which pursues a policy of nonalignment.

nonalignment	[USA] DoD:  The political attitude of a state which does not associate or identify itself with the political ideology or objective espoused by other states, groups of states, or international causes, or with the foreign policies stemming therefrom. It does not preclude involvement, but expresses the attitude of no precommitment to a particular state (or block) or policy before a situation arises.

nonappropriated funds	[USA] DoD:  Funds generated by DOD military and civilian personnel and their dependents and used to augment funds appropriated by the Congress to provide a comprehensive, morale-building welfare, religious, educational, and recreational program, designed to improve the well-being of military and civilian personnel and their dependents.

noncontiguous facility	[USA] DoD:  A facility for which the Service indicated has operating responsibility, but which is not located on, or in the immediate vicinity of, a base complex of that Service. Its area includes only that actually occupied by the facility, plus the minimum surrounding area necessary for close-in security. See also base complex.

nondeferrable issue demand	[USA] DoD:  Issue demand related to specific periods of time which will not exist after the close of those periods, even though not satisfied during the period.

nondeployable account	[USA] DoD:  An account where Reservists (officer and enlisted) either in units or individually are assigned to a reserve component category or a training/retired category when the individual has not completed initial active duty for training or its equivalent.  Reservists in a nondeployable account are not considered as trained strength assigned to units or mobilization positions and are not deployable overseas on land with those units or mobilization positions. See also training pipeline.

noneffective sortie	[USA] DoD:  Any aircraft dispatched which for any reason fails to carry out the purpose of the mission. Abortive sorties are included.

nonexpendable supplies and

   material	[USA] DoD:  Supplies which are not consumed in use and which retain their original identity during the period of use, such as weapons, machines, tools, and equipment.

nonfixed medical treatment

   facility	[USA] DoD:  A medical treatmeent facility designed to be moved from place to place, including medical treatment facilities afloat.

nonhostile casualty	[USA] DoD:  A person who becomes a casualty due to circumstances not directly attributable to hostile action or terrorist activity. Casualties due to the elements, self-inflicted wounds, and combat fatigue are nonhostile casualties. See also casualty; casualty type; hostile casualty.

nonprecision approach	[USA] DoD:  Radar-controlled approach or an approach flown by reference to navigation aids in which glide slope information is not available.  See also final approach; precision approach.

nonprior service personnel	[USA] DoD:  Individuals without any prior military service, who have not completed basic inactive duty training, and who receive a commission in or enlist directly into an Armed Force of the United States.

nonprogram aircraft	[USA] DoD:  All aircraft, other than active and reserve categories, in the total aircraft inventory, including X-models; aircraft for which there is no longer a requirement either in the active or reserve category; and aircraft in the process of being dropped from the total aircraft inventory. See also aircraft.

nonrecurring demand	[USA] DoD:  A request by an authorized requisitioner to satisfy a materiel requirement known to be a one-time occurrence. This materiel is required to provide initial stockage allowances, to meet planned program requirements, or to satisfy a one-time project or maintenance requirement. Nonrecurring demands normally will not be considered by the supporting supply system in the development of demand-based elements of the requirements computation.

nonscheduled units	[USA] DoD:  Units of the landing force held in readiness for landing during the initial unloading period, but not included in either scheduled or on-call waves. This category usually includes certain of the combat support units and most of the combat service support units with higher echelon (division and above) reserve units of the landing force. Their landing is directed when the need ashore can be predicted with a reasonable degree of accuracy.

nonstandard item	[USA] DoD:  An item of supply determined by standardization action as not authorized for procurement.

nonstocked item	[USA] DoD:  An item that does not meet the stockage criteria for a given activity and, therefore, is not stocked at the particular activity

NOP	Nuclear Operating Plan (NATO)

NOPLAN	No Operational Plan Published (JOPS)

NOPLAN	No Plan

NOR	Notices of Revision

NOR ADMIN	NORAD Administrative Telephone Network

NOR ALERT	NORAD Voice Alert Network

NOR COMNET	NORAD Teletypewriter Network

NOR TAC	NORAD HQ ADC Tactical Telephone Network

NOR WARN	NORAD Warning Network

NORAD	[USA, Canada] North Atlantic Aerospace Defense Command. Created in 1957.

NORM	Not Operational Ready-Maintenance

normal charge	[USA] DoD:  Charge employing a standard amount of propellant to fire a gun under ordinary conditions, as compared with a reduced charge.  See also reduced charge.

normal impact effect	[USA] DoD:  See cardinal point effect.

normal intelligence reports	[USA] DoD:  A category of reports used in the dissemination of intelligence, which is conventionally used for the immediate dissemination of individual items of intelligence.  See also intelligence reporting; specialist intelligence reports.

normal lighting(*)	[USA] DoD:  Lighting of vehicles as prescribed or authorized by the law of a given country without restrictions for military reasons.  See also reduced lighting.

normal operations	[USA] DoD:  Generally and collectively, the broad functions which a combatant commander undertakes when assigned responsibility for a given geographic or functional area. Except as otherwise qualified in certain unified command plan paragraphs which relate to particular commands, "normal operations" of a combatant commander include: planning for and execution of operations throughout the range of military operations; planning and conduct of cold war activities; planning for and administration of military assistance; and maintaining the relationships and exercising the directive or coordinating authority prescribed in Joint Pub 0-2, Admin. Pub 1.1, and Joint Pub 4-01.

NORS	Not Operational Ready-Supply

NORTHAG	Northern Army Group, Central Europe (NATO)

NOS	[USA] National Ocean Survey

NOS	Night Observation Surveillance

NOSC	NATO Operations Support Cell/Center

NOSC	Naval Ocean Systems Center (formerly Naval Electronics Laboratory)

NOSIC	Navy Ocean Surveillance Information Center

not mission capable,

   maintenance	[USA] DoD:  Material condition indicating that systems and equipment are not capable of performing any of their assigned missions because of maintenance requirements. Also called NMCM. See also not mission capable, supply.

not mission capable, supply	[USA] DoD:  Material condition indicating that systems and equipment are not capable of performing any of their assigned missions because of maintenance work stoppage due to a supply shortage. Also called NMCS. See also not mission capable, maintenance.

not seriously injured	[USA] DoD:  The casualty status of a person whose injury may or may not require hospitalization; medical authority does not classify as very seriously injured, seriously injured, or incapacitating illness or injury; and the person can communicate with the next of kin. Also called NSI. See also casualty status.

NOTAM	[USA] DoD:  See notice to airmen.

NOTAMS	Notice to Airmen and Sailors

NOTAR	No Tail Rotor.  Helicopter without tail rotor; contra-torque stabilization is achieved by the air flow through a slit in the tail boom.

NOTCC	Network Operational/Technical Coordination Center (DCA)

NOTEMPS	Nontemporary Storage of Household Goods System

notice to airmen(*)	[USA] DoD:  A notice containing information concerning the establishment, condition, or change in any aeronautical facility, service, procedures, or hazard, the timely knowledge of which is essential to personnel concerned with flight operations. Also called NOTAM.

notional ship	[USA] DoD:  A theoretical or average ship of any one category used in transportation planning (e.g., a Liberty ship for dry cargo; a T-2 tanker for bulk petroleum, oils, and lubricants; a personnel transport of 2,400 troop spaces.)

NOTS	NMCS Operations Team Support Subsystem

NPB	Neutron Particle Beam

NPDS	National Military Command System Processing And Display System

NPDS	NMCC Processing and Display System (JCS)

NPE	[USA] Naval Preliminary Examination, testing of equipment by the USN before procurement.

NPE	Nuclear Planning and Execution

NPES	Nuclear Planning and Execution System

NPG	Non-Unit Personnel Generator

NPG	Nuclear Planning Group (NATO)

NPGS	Naval Postgraduate School

NPIC	[USA] National Photographic Interpretation Center.

NPM	Network Performance Monitor

NPMA	NATO Project Management Agency

NPOC	Naval Polar Oceanography Center

NPODS	Navy Print on Demand System

NPPS	Navy Publication and Printing Service

NPRDC	Navy Personnel Research and Development Center

NPRIS	Nuclear Planning & Resource Information System

NPS	Naval Postgraduate School

NPT	Non-Proliferation Treaty

NQCC	Network Quality Control Center

NQL	Network Query Language

NRALCC	Northern Region Airlift Control Center

NRALD	Northern Region Airlift Division

NRC	National Research Council

NRC	Non-Unit Related Cargo

NRC	NORAD Readiness Center

NRC	Nuclear Regulatory Commission

NRCC	Naval Regional Contracting Center

NRCC	NORAD Region Control Center

NRE	Nonrecurring Engineering

NRF	Naval Reserve Force

NRI	Net Radio Interface

NRL	[USA] Naval Research Laboratory

NRL	NUWEP Reconnaissance List

NRO	[USA] DoD:  See National Reconnaissance Office.

NROSS	Navy Remote Ocean Sensing System

NROTC	[USA] Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps

NRP	Non-unit Related Personnel

NRRF	Naval Radio Receiving Facility

NRS	Naval Radio Station

NRS	Navy Reporting Structure

NRT	Near Real Time

NRTS	Not Repairable This Station

NRZ	Non-Return-to-Zero

NS	Nanosecond

NS&MP	Navy Support and Mobilization Plan

NSA	[USA] National Security Agency

NSA	National Security Agency

NSA/CSS	National Security Agency/Central Security Service

NSARC	Navy Systems Acquisition Review Council

NSC	[USA] DoD:  See National Security Council.

NSC	NATO Supply Center

NSC	Naval Supply Center

NSC	Network Support Center (DODIIS)

NSCCA	Nuclear Safety Cross-Check Analysis

NSD	NMCS Support Division

NSDA	Non-Self Deployment Aircraft

NSDD	National Security Defense Directive

NSDM	National Security Decision Memorandum

NSDS	Navy Source Data System

NSEP	National Security and Emergency Preparedness

NSF	National Science Foundation

NSFO	[USA] Navy Standard Fuel Oil

NSFS	[USA] DoD:  See naval surface fire support.

NSG	[USA] Naval Security Group

NSGA	Naval Security Group Activity

NSI	[USA] DoD:  See not seriously injured.

NSIC	Nuclear Safety Information Center (NRC)

NSIWG	NATO SATCOM Interoperability Working Group

NSL	Network Software Laboratory

NSM	NMCS Simulation Model

NSMTFS	NATO Standard Message Text Formatting System

NSN	National Stock Number

NSNF	Non-Strategic Nuclear Forces

NSO	Nuclear Safety Office Non-SIOP Option

NSOC	National Signals Intelligence Operations Center

NSOF	Navy Status of Forces File

NSOR	NATO Statement of Operational Requirement

NSRDC	[USA] Naval Ship Research and Development Center.

NSRL	National SIGINT Requirements List

NSRL	National Strategic Reconnaissance List

NSS	National Strategic Stockpile

NSS	Non-Self-Sustaining

NSSC	NORAD Space Surveillance Center

NSSMS	[USA] NATO Sea Sparrow Missile System.

NSTAC	National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee

NSTDB	National Strategic Target Data Base

NSTIS	Navy Standard Technical Information Systems

NSTL	National Space Technology Laboratories (NASA)

NSTL	National Strategic Targets List

NSTP	National Security Telecommunication Policy

NSU	Network Service/Interface Unit

NSVN	NATO Secure Voice Network (NICS)

NSVS	NATO Secure Voice System

NSW	[USA] DoD:  See naval special warfare.

NSWC	[USA] Naval Surface Warfare Center (USN)

NSWCDD	[USA] Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (USN)

NSWG	[USA] DoD:  See naval special warfare group.

NSWP	Non-Soviet Warsaw Pact

NSWTE	[USA] DoD:  See naval special warfare task element.

NSWTG	[USA] DoD:  See naval special warfare task group.

NSWTG/TU	[USA] DoD:  See naval special warfare task group/unit.

NSWTU	[USA] DoD:  See naval special warfare task unit.

NSWU	[USA] DoD:  See naval special warfare unit.

NT	Normal Threat

NTAS	NORAD Tactical Automatic Voice Network System

NTAS	NORAD Tactical AUTOVON System

NTB	National Test Bed (ESD)

NTB	Network Test Bed

NTC	National Territorial Command

NTC	Naval Telecommunications Command

NTC	Network Terminal Concentrator

NTCC	Naval Telecommunications Center

NTCF	NATO Technical Control Facility

NTCOC	Naval Telecommunications Command Operations Center

NTCS	Naval Telecommunications And Computer System

NTCSA	Navy Tactical Command System Afloat

NTDO	[USA] Naval Technical Data Office

NTDS	[USA] Naval Tactical Data System, data processing system fitted to the E-2C Hawkeye.

NTE	Not To Exceed

NTF	National Test Facility (ESD)

NTFMRS	Navy Total Force Manpower Requirements System

Nth country	[USA] DoD:  A reference to additions to the group of powers possessing nuclear weapons--the next country of a series to acquire nuclear capabilities.

NTI	Near-Term Improvements

NTIA	National Telecommunications Information Agency (DOC)

NTIPS	Navy Technical Information Presentation System

NTIS	National Technical Information Services (GSA)

NTISA	Naval Tactical Interoperability Support Activity

NTISSC	National Telecommunications and Information Systems Security Committee

NTM	Network Terminal Manager (Honeywell)

NTMP	NMCS Technical Management Plan

NTP	[USA] Near-Term Penetrator

NTP	Navy Telecommunications Publications

NTPF	Near-Term Pre-positioning Force

NTPS	[USA] Naval Test Pilots School (Patuxent River NAWC)

NTPS	Near-Term Prepositioned Ships

NTR	Nine Thousand Remote

NTR	Non Tactical Radio

NTRID	Netted Telephone Radio Interface

NTS	National Traffic System

NTS	Naval Telecommunications System

NTSC	National Television Systems Committee

NTSC	Navy Training Systems Center

NTSMP	Naval Telecommunications System Master Plan

NTTR	Non-Tactical Telecommunications Requirements

NTTS	NATO Terrestrial Transmission System

NTWS	New Threat Warning System

NU	Network Utility

NUC	[USA] navy Unit Commendation

NUCAP	Nuclear Capabilities Data Base

NUCEWA	Nuclear Weapons Availability

NUCINT	[USA] DoD:  See nuclear intelligence.

nuclear accident	[USA] DoD:  See nuclear weapon(s) accident.

nuclear airburst(*)	[USA] DoD:  The explosion of a nuclear weapon in the air, at a height greater than the maximum radius of the fireball. See also types of burst.

nuclear bonus effects(*)	[USA] DoD:  Desirable damage or casualties produced by the effects from friendly nuclear weapons that cannot be accurately calculated in targeting as the uncertainties involved preclude depending on them for a militarily significant result.

nuclear burst	[USA] DoD:  See types of burst.

nuclear certifiable(*)	[USA] DoD:  Indicates a unit or vehicle possessing the potential of passing functional tests and inspections of all normal and emergency systems affecting the nuclear weapons.

nuclear certified delivery

   unit(*)	[USA] DoD:  Any level of organization and support elements which are capable of executing nuclear missions in accordance with appropriate bilateral arrangements and NATO directives. See also nuclear delivery unit.

nuclear certified delivery

   vehicle(*)	[USA] DoD:  A delivery vehicle whose compatibility with a nuclear weapon has been certified by the applicable nuclear power through formal procedures. See also nuclear delivery vehicle.

nuclear certified(*)	[USA] DoD:  See nuclear certified delivery unit; nuclear certified delivery vehicle.

nuclear cloud(*)	[USA] DoD:  An all-inclusive term for the volume of hot gases, smoke, dust, and other particulate matter from the nuclear bomb itself and from its environment, which is carried aloft in conjunction with the rise of the fireball produced by the detonation of the nuclear weapon.

nuclear collateral damage(*)	[USA] DoD:  Undesired damage or casualties produced by the effects from friendly nuclear weapons.

nuclear column(*)	[USA] DoD:  A hollow cylinder of water and spray thrown up from an underwater burst of a nuclear weapon, through which the hot, high-pressure gases formed in the explosion are vented to the atmosphere. A somewhat similar column of dirt is formed in an underground explosion.

nuclear commitment(*)	[USA] DoD:  A statement by a NATO member that specific forces have been committed or will be committed to NATO in a nuclear only or dual capable role.

nuclear coordination	[USA] DoD:  A broad term encompassing all the actions involved with planning nuclear strikes, including liaison between commanders, for the purpose of satisfying support requirements or because of the extension of weapons effects into the territory of another.

nuclear damage assessment(*)	[USA] DoD:  The determination of the damage effect to the population, forces, and resources resulting from actual nuclear attack. It is performed during and after an attack. The operational significance of the damage is not evaluated in this assessment.

nuclear damage(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. Light Damage--Damage which does not prevent the immediate use of equipment or installations for which it was intended.  Some repair by the user may be required to make full use of the equipment or installations. 2. Moderate Damage--Damage which prevents the use of equipment or installations until extensive repairs are made. 3. Severe Damage--Damage which prevents use of equipment or installations permanently.

nuclear defense(*)	[USA] DoD:  The methods, plans, and procedures involved in establishing and exercising defensive measures against the effects of an attack by nuclear weapons or radiological warfare agents. It encompasses both the training for, and the implementation of, these methods, plans, and procedures. See also NBC defense; radiological defense.

nuclear delivery unit(*)	[USA] DoD:  Any level of organization capable of employing a nuclear weapon system or systems when the weapon or weapons have been released by proper authority.

nuclear delivery vehicle(*)	[USA] DoD:  That portion of the weapon system which provides the means of delivery of a nuclear weapon to the target.

nuclear detonation detection

   and reporting system(*)	[USA] DoD:  A system deployed to provide surveillance coverage of critical friendly target areas, and indicate place, height of burst, yield, and ground zero of nuclear detonations.

nuclear dud	[USA] DoD:  A nuclear weapon which, when launched at or emplaced on a target, fails to provide any explosion of that part of the weapon designed to produce the nuclear yield.

nuclear energy	[USA] DoD:  All forms of energy released in the course of a nuclear fission or nuclear transformation.

nuclear equipoise	[USA] DoD:  Not to be used. See nuclear stalemate.

nuclear exoatmospheric burst	[USA] DoD:  The explosion of a nuclear weapon above the sensible atmosphere (above 120 kilometers) where atmospheric interaction is minimal. See also types of burst.

nuclear incident	[USA] DoD:  An unexpected event involving a nuclear weapon, facility, or component, resulting in any of the following, but not constituting a nuclear weapon(s) accident: a. an increase in the possibility of explosion or radioactive contamination; b. errors committed in the assembly, testing, loading, or transportation of equipment, and/or the malfunctioning of equipment and materiel which could lead to an unintentional operation of all or part of the weapon arming and/or firing sequence, or which could lead to a substantial change in yield, or increased dud probability; and c. any act of God, unfavorable environment, or condition resulting in damage to the weapon, facility, or component.

nuclear intelligence	[USA] DoD:  Intelligence derived from the collection and analysis of radiation and other effects resulting from radioactive sources. Also called NUCINT. See also intelligence.

nuclear logistic movement	[USA] DoD:  The transport of nuclear weapons in connection with supply or maintenance operations. Under certain specified conditions, combat aircraft may be used for such movements.

nuclear nation(*)	[USA] DoD:  Military nuclear powers and civil nuclear powers.  See also nuclear power.

nuclear parity	[USA] DoD:  A condition at a given point in time when opposing forces possess nuclear offensive and defensive systems approximately equal in overall combat effectiveness.

nuclear planning and

   execution	[USA] DoD:  Worldwide Military Command and Control System application systems that support strategic and tactical nuclear planning, execution, termination, and reconstitution.

Nuclear Planning System	[USA] DoD:  A system composed of personnel, directives, and electronic data processing systems to directly support theater nuclear combatant commanders in developing, maintaining, and disseminating nuclear operation plans.

nuclear power(*)	[USA] DoD:  Not to be used without appropriate modifier. See also civil nuclear power; major nuclear power; military nuclear power; nuclear nation; nuclear weapons state.

nuclear radiation(*)	[USA] DoD:  Particulate and electromagnetic radiation emitted from atomic nuclei in various nuclear processes. The important nuclear radiations, from the weapon standpoint, are alpha and betaa particles, gamma rays, and neutrons. All nuclear radiations are ionizing radiations, but the reverse is not true; X-rays for example, are included among ionizing radiations, but they are not nuclear radiations since they do not originate from atomic nuclei.

nuclear reactor	[USA] DoD:  A facility in which fissile material is used in a self-supporting chain reaction (nuclear fission) to produce heat and/or radiation for both practical application and research and development.

nuclear round	[USA] DoD:  See complete round.

nuclear safety line(*)	[USA] DoD:  A line selected, if possible, to follow well-defined topographical features and used to delineate levels of protective measures, degrees of damage or risk to friendly troops, and/or to prescribe limits to which the effects of friendly weapons may be permitted to extend.

nuclear stalemate	[USA] DoD:  A concept which postulates a situation wherein the relative strength of opposing nuclear forces results in mutual deterrence against employment of nuclear forces.

nuclear strike warning(*)	[USA] DoD:  A warning of impending friendly or suspected enemy nuclear attack.

nuclear support	[USA] DoD:  The use of nuclear weapons against hostile forces in support of friendly air, land, and naval operations. See also immediate nuclear support; preplanned nuclear support.

nuclear surface burst(*)	[USA] DoD:  An explosion of a nuclear weapon at the surface of land or water; or above the surface, at a height less than the maximum radius of the fireball. See also types of burst.

nuclear transmutation	[USA] DoD:  Artificially induced modification (nuclear reaction) of the constituents of certain nuclei, thus giving rise to different nuclides.

nuclear underground burst(*)	[USA] DoD:  The explosion of a nuclear weapon in which the center of the detonation lies at a point beneath the surface of the ground. See also types of burst.

nuclear underwater burst(*)	[USA] DoD:  The explosion of a nuclear weapon in which the center of the detonation lies at a point beneath the surface of the water. See also types of burst.

nuclear vulnerability

   assessment(*)	[USA] DoD:  The estimation of the probable effect on population, forces, and resources from a hypothetical nuclear attack. It is performed predominantly in the preattack period; however, it may be extended to the transattack or postattack periods.

nuclear warfare(*)	[USA] DoD:  Warfare involving the employment of nuclear weapons.  See also postattack period; transattack period.

nuclear warning message	[USA] DoD:  A warning message which must be disseminated to all affected friendly forces any time a nuclear weapon is to be detonated if effects of the weapon will have impact upon those forces.

nuclear weapon degradation	[USA] DoD:  The degeneration of a nuclear warhead to such an extent that the anticipated nuclear yield is lessened.

nuclear weapon employment

   time(*)	[USA] DoD:  The time required for delivery of a nuclear weapon after the decision to fire has been made.

nuclear weapon exercise(*)	[USA] DoD:  An operation not directly related to immediate operational readiness. It includes removal of a weapon from its normal storage location, preparing for use, delivery to an employment unit, and the movement in a ground training exercise, to include loading aboard an aircraft or missile and return to storage.  It may include any or all of the operations listed above, but does not include launching or flying operations. Typical exercises include aircraft generation exercises, ground readiness exercises, ground tactical exercises, and various categories of inspections designed to evaluate the capability of the unit to perform its prescribed mission.  See also immediate operational readiness; nuclear weapon maneuver.

nuclear weapon maneuver(*)	[USA] DoD:  An operation not directly related to immediate operational readiness. It may consist of all those operations listed for a nuclear weapon exercise and is extended to include flyaway in combat aircraft, but does not include expenditure of the weapon. Typical maneuvers include nuclear operational readiness maneuvers and tactical air operations. See also immediate operational readiness; nuclear weapon exercise.

nuclear weapon(*)	[USA] DoD:  A complete assembly (i.e., implosion type, gun type, or thermonuclear type), in its intended ultimate configuration which, upon completion of the prescribed arming, fusing, and firing sequence, is capable of producing the intended nuclear reaction and release of energy.

nuclear weapon(s) accident	[USA] DoD:  An unexpected event involving nuclear weapons or radiological nuclear weapon components that results in any of the following; a. accidental or unauthorized launching, firing, or use by United States forces or United States supported allied forces, of a nuclear-capable weapon system which could create the risk of an outbreak of war; b. nuclear detonation; c. nonnuclear detonation or burning of a nuclear weapon or radiological nuclear weapon component; d. radioactive contamination; e. seizure, theft, loss, or destruction of a nuclear weapon or radiological nuclear weapon component, including jettisoning; f. public hazard, actual or implied.

nuclear weapons state	[USA] DoD:  See military nuclear power.

nuclear weapons surety	[USA] DoD:  Materiel, personnel, and procedures which contribute to the security, safety, and reliability of nuclear weapons and to the assurance that there will be no nuclear weapon accidents, incidents, unauthorized weapon detonations, or degradation in performance at the target.

nuclear yields	[USA] DoD:  The energy released in the detonation of a nuclear weapon, measured in terms of the kilotons or megatons of trinitrotoluene required to produce the same energy release. Yields are categorized as: very low--less than 1 kiloton. low--1 kiloton to 10 kilotons. medium--over 10 kilotons to 50 kilotons. high--over 50 kilotons to 500 kilotons. very high--over 500 kilotons. See also nominal weapon; subkiloton weapon.

nucleon	[USA] DoD:  The common name for a constituent particle of the atomic nucleus. It is applied to protons and neutrons, but it is intended to include any other particle that is found to exist in the nucleus.

nuclide	[USA] DoD:  All nuclear species, both stable (about 270) and unstable (about 500), of the chemical elements, as distinguished from the two or more nuclear species of a single chemical element which are called isotopes.

NUCMATTS	Nuclear Materials Transportation Tracking System (DOE)

NUCSTAT	Nuclear Operational Status Report

NUCWA	[USA] Nuclear Weapons Accounting (GCCS)

NUCWAL	Nuclear Weapons Allocation Logistics

NUCWEP	Nuclear Weapons

NUDAP	Nuclear Detonation Data Point

NUDET	Nuclear Detonation

nudets	[USA] DoD:  See nuclear detonation detection and reporting system.

NUDIS	NUDET and Damage Information Summary

nuisance minefield(*)	[USA] DoD:  A minefield laid to delay and disorganize the enemy and to hinder the use of an area or route. See also minefield.

number . . . in (out)(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery, term used to indicate a change in status of weapon number _______________.

numbered beach	[USA] DoD:  In amphibious operations, a subdivision of a colored beach, designated for the assault landing of a battalion landing team or similarly sized unit, when landed as part of a larger force. See also colored beach.

numbered fleet	[USA] DoD:  A major tactical unit of the Navy immediately subordinate to a major fleet command and comprising various task forces, elements, groups, and units for the purpose of prosecuting specific naval operations. See also fleet.

numbered wave	[USA] DoD:  See wave.

numerical scale	[USA] DoD:  See scale.

NURC	Non-Unit Related Cargo

NUREP	Nuclear Reporting

NURP	Non-Unit Related Personnel

NUT	Network Utility File Transfer

NUWAX	Nuclear Weapon Accident

NUWEP	Nuclear Weapons Employment Procedures/Policy

NV	Nevada

NVA	North-Vietnamese Army

NVDET	Network Virtual Data Entry Terminal

NVG	Night Vision Goggles

NVPS	[USA] Night Vision Pilotage System

NVS	Night Vision System

NVT	Network Virtual Terminal

NWC	[USA] Naval Weapons Center

NWC	National War College (NDU)

NWC	Naval War College

NWE	Nuclear Weapons Effects

NWIS	Navy WWMCCS Information System

NWMP	Nuclear Weapons Master Plan

NWOO	NATO Wartime Oil Organization (NATO)

NWP	Navy Warfare Publication

NWRP	Nuclear Weapons Release Procedures

NWS	National Weather Services

NWS	North Warning System

NWS	Nuclear Weapons Storage

NWSB	Nuclear Warfare Status Branch

NWSC	Naval Weather Service Command

NWSS	Navy WWMCCS Software Standardization

NWTDB	Naval Warfare Tactical Data Base

NWTP	NMCS WWMCCS Transition Plan

NY	New York

NYI	Not Yet Impacted

NZ	Neutral Zone


O

O	Immediate Precedence

O&M	Operations & Maintenance

O/A	Operations/Administration

O/H	On Hand

O/M	Operations and Maintenance

O/S	Operations and Support

OA	Office Automation

OA	Operational Area

OA	Operations Analysis

OA-37B	Dragonfly

OAC	Operator Access Console

OADR	Originating Agency's Determination Required

OADSS	Office Assignment Decision Support System (USMC)

OAISN	OJCS Automated Information System Network

OALC	Ogden Air Logistics Center (AFLC)

OAM	Operator Assistance Menu

OAP	Offset Aiming Point

OAS	Offensive Air Support

OAS	Offensive Avionics System (B-52s)

OASC	Office Automation Support Center

OASD	Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (OSD)

OASD(PA)	Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)

OASF	Office Automation System Facility (Honeywell)

OASIS	Operational Analysis Strategic Interaction Simulator (ICBMs)

OASIS	Operational Application Of Special Intelligence Systems (USN)

OAT	Outside Air Temperature

OAWC	Overseas Air Weapons Control

OAY	Outstanding Airmen of the Year

OB	Order of Battle

OB1KB	Order of Battle Version 1 Knowledge Based

OBA	Operating Budget Authority

OBA	Oxygen Breathing Apparatus

OBE	Overcome by Events

OBIGGS	On-Board Inert Gas Generating System (C-17)

objective area(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. A defined geographical area within which is located an objective to be captured or reached by the military forces.  This area is defined by competent authority for purposes of command and control. (DOD) 2. The city or other geographical location where a civil disturbance is occurring or is anticipated, and where Federal Armed Forces are, or may be, employed.

objective force level	[USA] DoD:  The level of military forces that needs to be attained within a finite time frame and resource level to accomplish approved military objectives, missions, or tasks. See also military requirement.

objective(*)	[USA] DoD:  The physical object of the action taken, e.g., a definite tactical feature, the seizure and/or holding of which is essential to the commander's plan. See also target.

obligated reservist	[USA] DoD:  An individual who has a statutory requirement imposed by the Military Selective Service Act of 1967 or Section 651, Title 10 United States Code to serve on active duty in the armed forces or to serve while not on active duty in a reserve component for a period not to exceed that prescribed by the applicable statute.

oblique air photograph strip	[USA] DoD:  Photographic strip composed of oblique air photographs.

oblique air photograph(*)	[USA] DoD:  An air photograph taken with the camera axis directed between the horizontal and vertical planes. Commonly referred to as an "oblique": a. High Oblique. One in which the apparent horizon appears, and b. Low Oblique. One in which the apparent horizon does not appear.

obliquity	[USA] DoD:  The characteristic in wide-angle or oblique photography which portrays the terrain and objects at such an angle and range that details necessary for interpretation are seriously masked or are at a very small scale, rendering interpretation difficult or impossible.

OBO	Official Business Only

Oboe	[UK] Navigation system, developed in the UK during WWII. Two radar stations were used for each aircraft, one determining range and one position. Oboe was used by Pathfinder aircraft because of its accuracy.

OBOGS	[USA] On Board Oxygen Generating System

OBS	Organizational Breakdown Structure

OBS	OSIS Baseline System (USN)

observation helicopter(*)	[USA] DoD:  Helicopter used primarily for observation and reconnaissance, but which may be used for other roles.

observation post(*)	[USA] DoD:  A position from which military observations are made, or fire directed and adjusted, and which possesses appropriate communications; may be airborne.

observed fire procedures(*)	[USA] DoD:  A standardized procedure for use in adjusting indirect fire on a target.

observed fire(*)	[USA] DoD:  Fire for which the point of impact or burst can be seen by an observer. The fire can be controlled and adjusted on the basis of observation. See also fire.

observer identification(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, the first element of a call for fire to establish communication and to identify the observer/spotter.

observer-target line(*)	[USA] DoD:  An imaginary straight line from the observer/spotter to the target. See also spotting line.

observer-target range	[USA] DoD:  The distance along an imaginary straight line from the observer/spotter to the target.

obstacle	[USA] DoD:  Any obstruction designed or employed to disrupt, fix, turn, or block the movement of an opposing force, and to impose additional losses in personnel, time, and equipment on the opposing force.  Obstacles can exist naturally or can be manmade, or can be a combination of both.

obstacle belt	[USA] DoD:  A brigade-level command and control measure, normally given graphically, to show where within an obstacle zone the ground tactical commander plans to limit friendly obstacle employment and focus the defense. It assigns an intent to the obstacle plan and provides the necessary guidance on the overall effect of obstacles within a belt. See also obstacle.

obstacle restricted areas	[USA] DoD:  A command and control measure used to limit the type or number of obstacles within an area. See also obstacle.

obstacle zone	[USA] DoD:  A division-level command and control measure, normally done graphically, to designate specific land areas where lower echelons are allowed to employ tactical obstacles. See also obstacle.

obstructor(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a device laid with the sole object of obstructing or damaging mechanical minesweeping equipment.

OBU	Ocean Information System Baseline Upgrade (USN)

OBU	OSIS Baseline Upgrade (USN)

OC	Officer Commanding

OC	Operational Capability

OC	Operational Concept

OC	Operational Condition

OC	Operations Center

OC	Operations Communications

OC-ALC	Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center

OCA	[USA] Offensive Counter Air

OCA	Obstacle Clearance Altitude

OCA	Oceanic Control Area

OCA	Operational Control Authority

OCA	Original Classification Authority

OCAC	Operations Control and Analysis Center

OCC	Operational Control Center

occupation currency	[USA] DoD:  See military currency.

occupied territory	[USA] DoD:  Territory under the authority and effective control of a belligerent armed force. The term is not applicable to territory being administered pursuant to peace terms, treaty, or other agreement, express or implied, with the civil authority of the territory. See also civil affairs agreement.

OCD	Operational Concept Document

OCE	Office, Chief of Engineers

ocean convoy(*)	[USA] DoD:  A convoy whose voyage lies, in general, outside the continental shelf. See also convoy.

ocean manifest(*)	[USA] DoD:  A detailed listing of the entire cargo loaded into any one ship showing all pertinent data which will readily identify such cargo and where and how the cargo is stowed.

Ocean Safari	[UK] Exercise.

ocean station ship(*)	[USA] DoD:  A ship assigned to operate within a specified area to provide several services, including search and rescue, meteorological information, navigational aid, and communications facilities.

Ocean Venture	[UK] Exercise.

oceanography	[USA] DoD:  The study of the sea, embracing and integrating all knowledge pertaining to the sea and its physical boundaries, the chemistry and physics of seawater, and marine biology.

Ocelot	[Allied] Codename for a code used by the Luftwaffe, that could be read by the Allied Intelligence.

OCH	Obstacle Clearance Height

OCONUS	[USA] Outside Continental United States

OCP	Ocean Surveillance Product

OCP	Operational Capability Plan

OCPCSB	Operational Computer Program Configuration Sub-Board

OCPO	Office of Civilian Personnel Operations

OCR	Office of Collateral Responsibility

OCR	Operational Change Report

OCR	Optical Character Reader/Recognition

OCRE	Optical Character Recognition Equipment

OCRS	Operational Change Reporting System (DNA)

OCS	Officer Candidate School

OCSA	Office, Chief of Staff, Army

OCTC	Operators Console Transfer Channel

OCU	[UK] Operational Conversion Unit

OCU	[USA] Operational Capability Update

OD3	Operational Data Dictionary/Directory

ODA/ODIF	Office Document Architecture/Office Document Interchange Format

ODCR	Operations Deputies Conference Room (NMCC)

ODCSLOG	Offices Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics

ODCSOPS	Office, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans

ODCSPER	Office, Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel

ODD	Offboard Deception Device

ODL	ORACLE Data Load

ODR	Officer of Defense Resources

ODR	Omnidirection Range

ODZ	Outer Defense Zone

OECS	Organization of Eastern Caribbean States

OED	Operational Effectiveness Demonstration

OEM	Original Equipment Manufacturer

OEP	Office of Emergency Preparedness

OER	Officer Effectiveness Report

OES	Office Evaluation System

OESS	Organizational Effectiveness Survey System (USA)

OET	Office of Emergency Transportation

OEU	[UK] Operational Evaluation Unit

OF	Operational Functionality

OFCO	Office of the Federal Coordinating Officer

off-the-shelf item	[USA] DoD:  An item which has been developed and produced to military or commercial standards and specifications, is readily available for delivery from an industrial source, and may be procured without change to satisfy a military requirement.

offensive counter air

   operation(*)	[USA] DoD:  An operation mounted to destroy, disrupt, or limit enemy air power as close to its source as possible.

offensive minefield(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a minefield laid in enemy territorial water or waters under enemy control.

officer in tactical command(*)	[USA] DoD:  In maritime usage, the senior officer present eligible to assume command, or the officer to whom he has delegated tactical command.

official information	[USA] DoD:  Information which is owned by, produced for or by, or is subject to the control of the United States Government.

offset bombing(*)	[USA] DoD:  Any bombing procedure which employs a reference or aiming point other than the actual target.

offset distance (nuclear)	[USA] DoD:  The distance the desired ground zero or actual ground zero is offset from the center of an area target or from a point target.

offset point(*)	[USA] DoD:  In air interception, a point in space relative to a target's flight path toward which an interceptor is vectored and from which the final or a preliminary turn to attack heading is made.

offshore patrol(*)	[USA] DoD:  A naval defense patrol operating in the outer areas of navigable coastal waters. It is a part of the naval local defense forces consisting of naval ships and aircraft and operates outside those areas assigned to the inshore patrol.

OFT	Operational Flight Trainer

OG	[USA] Operations Group

OGA	Option Generation Aid

OGE	Out of Ground Effect.  See IGE.

OGMA	[Portugal] Officinas Gerais de Material Aeronautica

OGS	Overseas Ground Station

OH	Ohio

OHQ	Originating Headquarters

OHSPC	Oil and Hazardous Substance Pollution Contingency

OI	Office of Information

OI	Operating Instructions

OI	Operations Intelligence

OIA	Operations Intelligence Automation (PACAF)

OIC	Officer in Charge

OICA	OPLAN Implementation Capabilities Report

OICC	Operational Intelligence Crisis Center

OICR	Operation, Implementation, Capabilities Report (AFCC)

OIG	Operations Interface Group

oiler(*)	[USA] DoD:  A naval or merchant tanker specially equipped and rigged for replenishing other ships at sea.

OIM	Organizational Intermediate Maintenance

OIR	Operational and Information Requirements

OIRM	Office of Information Resources Management

OIS	Office Information System (JCS)

OIS/IGP	Office Information System Intelligent Gateway Processor

OISE	Office Information System Equipment

OISS	Operational Intelligence Support System

OIT	Office Software Development & Information Technology (GSA)

OITC	Officer-In-Tactical Command

OIWG	Operations-Intelligence Working Group

OJCS	Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

OJT	On-The-Job-Training

OK	Oklahoma

OKB	[USSR] Design Bureau

OL	Operating Location.

OLA	On-Line AUTODIN (USN)

OLC	Operating Location Clerk

OLCMS	On-Line Cargo Movement System (HQ USAF)

OLLS	Operational Logistics Support Summary (USN)

OLR	Off-Line Recovery

OLRP	On-Line Report Processor

OLTP	On-Line Transaction Processor

OLVIMS	On-Line Vehicle Interactive Management System

Olympic	[USA] Plan for the invasion of the Japanese island Kyushu.  1945.

OM	Computer Operator's Manual/Computer Operations Manual

OM	Operations Manual (for a computer)

OM	Operations Module

OMA	Operation and Maintenance, Army

OMAG	[USR] Osobaya Morskaya Aviatsionna GrupaIndependent Naval Aviation Group.

Omaha Beach	[Allied] One of the landing beaches used for Overlord.

OMB	Office of Management and Budget

OMC	Occupational Measurement Center

OMCFP	Optimized MAC Computer Flight Plan

Omega	Long-range navigation aid.

OMEI	Other Major Equipment Items

OMEW	Office of Missile Electronic Warfare (USA)

OMF	Organization Master File (USA)

OMFCU	Outboard Message Format Conventional Unit (NAVELEX)

OMG	Operational Maneuver Group

OMI	Operator Message Input

OMNI	Mobilization and Deployment Data Base (FORSCOM)

OMO	Operator Message Output

OMR	Optical Mark Reader

OMR	Output Message Report

OMS	Ordnance Management System (USN)

OMT	Other Military Targets

on berth	[USA] DoD:  Said of a ship when it is properly mooored to a quay, wharf, jetty, pier, or buoy or when it is at anchor and available for loading or discharging passengers and cargo.

on hand	[USA] DoD:  The quantity of an item that is physically available in a storage location and contained in the accountable property book records of an issuing activity.

on station	[USA] DoD:  1. In air intercept usage, a code meaning, "I have reached my assigned station." 2. In close air support and air interdiction, means airborne aircraft are in position to attack targets or to perform the mission designated by control agency.

on station time	[USA] DoD:  The time an aircraft can remain on station. May be determined by endurance or orders.

on target	[USA] DoD:  (DOD) In air intercept, a code meaning, "My fire control director(s)/system(s) have acquired the indicated contact and is (are) tracking successfully."

on the deck	[USA] DoD:  At minimum altitude.

on-call	[USA] DoD:  1. A term used to signify that a prearranged concentration, air strike, or final protective fire may be called for. 2. Preplanned, identified force or materiel requirements without designated time-phase and destination information. Such requirements will be called forward upon order of competent authority. See also call for fire; call mission.

on-call resupply	[USA] DoD:  A resupply mission planned before insertion of a special operations team into the operations area but not executed until requested by the operating team. See also automatic resupply; emergency resupply.

on-call target (nuclear)	[USA] DoD:  A planned nuclear target other than a scheduled nuclear target for which a need can be anticipated but which will be delivered upon request rather than at a specific time.  Coordination and warning of friendly troops and aircraft are mandatory.

on-call target(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, a planned target other than a scheduled target on which fire is delivered when requested.

on-call wave	[USA] DoD:  See wave.

on-scene commander	[USA] DoD:  The person designated to coordinate the rescue efforts at the rescue site.

ONA	Open Network Architecture

ONAS	Office of Naval Acquisition Support

one day's supply(*)	[USA] DoD:  A unit or quantity of supplies adopted as a standard of measurement, used in estimating the average daily expenditure under stated conditions. It may also be expressed in terms of a factor, e.g., rounds of ammunition per weapon per day. See also standard day of supply; combat day of supply.

one-look circuit(*)	[USA] DoD:  A mine circuit which requires actuation by a given influence once only.

ONLEXCRT	Online Exercise Critique System (JCS)

ONO	Office of Naval Operations

ONPG	Operations Nuclear Planning Group

ONR	[USA] Office of Naval Research.

ONT	Office of Naval Technology

OO-ALC	Ogden Air Logistics Center

OOD	[USA] Officer of the Deck (USN)

OOD	[USA] Officer of the Watch (USN)

OOD	Object Oriented Design

OOK	OnOff Keying

OP	Operation

OP	Operational Performance

OP	Output Processor

OPA	Other Procurement Army

OPCC	Offutt Processing and Correlation Center

OPCOM	Operational Command

OPCON	[USA] DoD:  See operational control.

OPCONCTR	Operations Control Center

OPDEC	Operational Deception (USN)

OPDEP	Operations Deputy

OPDOC	[USA] DoD:  See operational documentation.

OPDS	Officer Professional Development Seminar

open	[USA] DoD:  Term used in a call for fire to indicate that the spotter or observer desires bursts to be separated by the maximum effective width of the burst of the shell fired.

OPEN	Open Protocol Enhanced Network

open improved storage space	[USA] DoD:  Open area which has been graded and hard surfaced or prepared with topping of some suitable material so as to permit effective material handling operations. See also storage.

open route(*)	[USA] DoD:  A route not subject to traffic or movement control restrictions.

open sheaf	[USA] DoD:  The lateral distribution of the fire of two or more pieces so that adjoining points of impact or points of burst are separated by the maximum effective width of burst of the type shell being used.  See also converged sheaf; parallel sheaf; sheaf; special sheaf.

Open Skies	[USA] Proposal to allow mutual reconnaissance flights over the territory of the superpowers.  Accepted after the end of the Cold War.  Also used as name for the OC-135B equipped for this role.

open source intelligence	[USA] DoD:  Information of potential intelligence value that is available to the general public. Also called OSINT. See also intelligence.

open unimproved wet space	[USA] DoD:  That water area specifically allotted to and usable for storage of floating equipment. See also storage.

operating forces	[USA] DoD:  Those forces whose primary missions are to participate in combat and the integral supporting elements thereof. See also combat forces; combat service support elements; combat support elements.

operating level of supply	[USA] DoD:  The quantities of materiel required to sustain operations in the interval between requisitions or the arrival of successive shipments. These quantities should be based on the established replenishment period (monthly, quarterly, etc.) See also level of supply.

operation annexes	[USA] DoD:  Those amplifying instructions which are of such a nature, or are so voluminous or technical, as to make their inclusion in the body of the plan or order undesirable.

Operation Bolo	[USA] Operation in Vietnam, 2 January 1967, that ended with the shooting down of seven MiG-21s by F-4s.

operation exposure guide	[USA] DoD:  The maximum amount of nuclear radiation which the commander considers a unit may be permitted to receive while performing a particular mission or missions.

operation map	[USA] DoD:  A map showing the location and strength of friendly forces involved in an operation. It may indicate predicted movement and location of enemy forces. See also map.

operation order	[USA] DoD:  A directive issued by a commander to subordinate commanders for the purpose of effecting the coordinated execution of an operation. Also called OPORD.

operation plan	[USA] DoD:  Any plan, except for the Single Integrated Operation Plan, for the conduct of military operations. Plans are prepared by combatant commanders in response to requirements established by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and by commanders of subordinate commands in response to requirements tasked by the establishing unified commander. Operation plans (OPLANs) are prepared in either a complete format of an OPLAN or as a concept plan (CONPLAN). a. OPLAN. An operation plan for the conduct of joint operations that can be used as a basis for development of an operation order (OPORD). An OPLAN identifies the forces and supplies required to execute the CINC's Strategic Concept and a movement schedule of these resources to the theater of operations. The forces and supplies are identified in time-phased force deployment data (TPFDD) files. OPLANs will include all phases of the tasked operation. The plan is prepared with the appropriate annexes, appendixes, and TPFDD files as described in the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System manuals containing planning policies, procedures, and formats. Also called OPLAN. b. CONPLAN. An operation plan in an abbreviated format that would require considerable expansion or alteration to convert it into an OPLAN or OPORD. A CONPLAN contains the CINC's Strategic Concept and those annexes and appendixes deemed necessary by the combatant commander to complete planning. Generally, detailed support requirements are not calculated and TPFDD files are not prepared.  Also called CONPLAN.

operation(*)	[USA] DoD:  A military action or the carrying out of a strategic, tactical, service, training, or administrative military mission; the process of carrying on combat, including movement, supply, attack, defense and maneuvers needed to gain the objectives of any battle or campaign.

operational art	[USA] DoD:  The employment of military forces to attain strategic and/or operational objectives through the design, organization, integration, and conduct of strategies, campaigns, major operations, and battles. Operational art translates the joint force commander's strategy into operational design, and, ultimately, tactical action, by integrating the key activities at all levels of war.

operational chain of

   command(*)	[USA] DoD:  The chain of command established for a particular operation or series of continuing operations. See also administrative chain of command; chain of command.

operational characteristics	[USA] DoD:  Those military characteristics which pertain primarily to the functions to be performed by equipment, either alone or in conjunction with other equipment; e.g., for electronic equipment, operational characteristics include such items as frequency coverage, channeling, type of modulation, and character of emission.

operational control	[USA] DoD:  Transferable command authority that may be exercised by commanders at any echelon at or below the level of combatant command. Operational control is inherent in Combatant Command (command authority) and is the authority to perform those functions of command over subordinate forces involving organizing and employing commands and forces, assigning tasks, designating objectives, and giving authoritative direction necessary to accomplish the mission. Operational control includes authoritative direction over all aspects of military operations and joint training necessary to accomplish missions assigned to the command. Operational control should be exercised through the commanders of subordinate organizations; normally this authority is exercised through the Service component commanders. Operational control normally provides full authority to organize commands and forces and to employ those forces as the commander in operational control considers necessary to accomplish assigned missions.  Operational control does not, in and of itself, include authoritative direction for logistics or matters of administration, discipline, internal organization, or unit training. Also called OPCON. See also combatant command; combatant command (command authority); combatant commander; tactical control.

operational control authority(*)	[USA] DoD:  The naval commander responsible within a specified geographical area for the operational control of all maritime forces assigned to him and for the control of movement and protection of all merchant shipping under allied naval control.

operational decontamination(*)	[USA] DoD:  Decontamination carried out by an individual and/or a unit, restricted to specific parts of operationally essential equipment, materiel and/or working areas, in order to minimize contact and transfer hazards and to sustain operations. This may include decontamination of the individual beyond the scope of immediate decontamination, as well as decontamination of mission-essential spares and limited terrain decontamination. See also decontamination; immediate decontamination; thorough decontamination.

operational documentation	[USA] DoD:  Visual information documentation of activities to convey information about people, places, and things. It is general purpose documentation normally accomplished in peacetime.  Also called OPDOC. See also visual information documentation.

operational environment	[USA] DoD:  A composite of the conditions, circumstances, and influences which affect the employment of military forces and bear on the decisions of the unit commander. Some examples are: a. permissive environment--operational environment in which host country military and law enforcement agencies have control and the intent and capability to assist operations that a unit intends to conduct. b. uncertain environment--operational environment in which host government forces, whether opposed to or receptive to operations that a unit intends to conduct, do not have totally effective control of the territory and population in the intended area of operations. c. hostile environment--operational environment in which hostile forces have control and the intent and capability to effectively oppose or react to the operations a unit intends to conduct.

operational evaluation	[USA] DoD:  The test and analysis of a specific end item or system, insofar as practicable under Service operating conditions, in order to determine if quantity production is warranted considering: a. the increase in military effectiveness to be gained; and b. its effectiveness as compared with currently available items or systems, consideration being given to: (1) personnel capabilities to maintain and operate the equipment; (2) size, weight, and location considerations; and (3) enemy capabilities in the field. See also technical evaluation.

operational intelligence	[USA] DoD:  Intelligence that is required for planning and conducting campaigns and major operations to accomplish strategic objectives within theaters or areas of operations. See also intelligence; tactical intelligence; strategic intelligence.

operational level of war	[USA] DoD:  The level of war at which campaigns and major operations are planned, conducted, and sustained to accomplish strategic objectives within theaters or areas of operations.  Activities at this level link tactics and strategy by establishing operational objectives needed to accomplish the strategic objectives, sequencing events to achieve the operational objectives, initiating actions, and applying resources to bring about and sustain these events. These activities imply a broader dimension of time or space than do tactics; they ensure the logistic and administrative support of tactical forces, and provide the means by which tactical successes are exploited to achieve strategic objectives. See also strategic level of war; tactical level of war.

operational missile(*)	[USA] DoD:  A missile which has been accepted by the using services for tactical and/or strategic use.

operational procedures(*)	[USA] DoD:  The detailed methods by which headquarters and units carry out their operational tasks.

operational readiness

   evaluation(*)	[USA] DoD:  An evaluation of the operational capability and effectiveness of a unit or any portion thereof.

operational readiness(*)	[USA] DoD:  The capability of a unit/formation, ship, weapon system or equipment to perform the missions or functions for which it is organized or designed. May be used in a general sense or to express a level or degree of readiness. See also combat readiness.

operational requirement	[USA] DoD:  See military requirement.

operational reserve(*)	[USA] DoD:  An emergency reserve of men and/or material established for the support of a specific operation. See also reserve supplies.

operational route(*)	[USA] DoD:  Land route allocated to a command for the conduct of a specific operation; derived from the corresponding basic military route network.

operational testing	[USA] DoD:  A continuing process of evaluation which may be applied to either operational personnel or situations to determine their validity or reliability.

operational training(*)	[USA] DoD:  Training that develops, maintains, or improves the operational readiness of individuals or units.

operationally ready	[USA] DoD:  1. As applied to a unit, ship, or weapon system--Capable of performing the missions or functions for which organized or designed. Incorporates both equipment readiness and personnel readiness. 2. As applied to personnel--Available and qualified to perform assigned missions or functions.

operations center	[USA] DoD:  The facility or location on an installation, base, or facility used by the commander to command, control, and coordinate all crisis activities. See also base defense operations center; command center.

operations research	[USA] DoD:  The analytical study of military problems undertaken to provide responsible commanders and staff agencies with a scientific basis for decision on action to improve military operations. Also known as operational research; operations analysis.

operations security	[USA] DoD:  A process of identifying critical information and subsequently analyzing friendly actions attendant to military operations and other activities to: a. Identify those actions that can be observed by adversary intelligence systems. b. Determine indicators hostile intelligence systems might obtain that could be interpreted or pieced together to derive critical information in time to be useful to adversaries. c. Select and execute measures that eliminate or reduce to an acceptable level the vulnerabilities of friendly actions to adversary exploitation. Also called OPSEC. See also command and control warfare; operations security indicators; operations security measures; operations security planning guidance; operations security vulnerability.

operations security indicators	[USA] DoD:  Friendly detectable actions and open-source information that can be interpreted or pieced together by an adversary to derive critical information.

operations security measures	[USA] DoD:  Methods and means to gain and maintain essential secrecy about critical information. The following categories apply: a. action control--The objective is to eliminate indicators or the vulnerability of actions to exploitation by adversary intelligence systems. Select what actions to undertake; decide whether or not to execute actions; and determine the "who," "when," "where," and "how" for actions necessary to accomplish tasks.  b. countermeasures--The objective is to disrupt effective adversary information gathering or prevent their recognition of indicators when collected materials are processed. Use diversions, camouflage, concealment, jamming, threats, police powers, and force against adversary information gathering and processing capabilities. c. counteranalysis--The objective is to prevent accurate interpretations of indicators during adversary analysis of collected materials. This is done by confusing the adversary analyst through deception techniques such as covers.

operations security planning

   guidance	[USA] DoD:  Guidance that serves as the blueprint for OPSEC planning by all functional elements throughout the organization. It defines the critical information that requires protection from adversary appreciations, taking into account friendly and adversary goals, estimated key adversary questions, probable adversary knowledge, desirable and harmful adversary appreciations, and pertinent intelligence system threats. It also should outline provisional operations security measures to ensure the requisite essential secrecy.

operations security

   vulnerability	[USA] DoD:  A condition in which friendly actions provide operations security indicators that may be obtained and accurately evaluated by an adversary in time to provide a basis for effective adversary decisionmaking.

OPEVAL	Operational Evaluation

OPG	Operations Planners Group (JCS)

OPGEN	Operation Plan Generation (PACFLT)

OPGEN	Operations General Message

OPIC	Overseas Processing and Interpretation Center

OPLAN	[USA] DoD:  See operation plan.

OPLAN REV	Operation Plan Review (JCS)

OPM	Office of Personnel Management

OPMS	Officer Personnel Management Systems

OPNAV	Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (Navy Staff)

OPNAVINST	Navy Operational Instruction

OPNET	WWMCCS Operational Network

OPNL RPTS	Operational Reports

OPORD	[USA] DoD:  See operation order.

OPPLAN	[USA] Operation Plan

OPPM	Outside Principal Period of Maintenance

opportune lift	[USA] DoD:  That portion of lift capability available for use after planned requirements have been met.

opportunity target	[USA] DoD:  See target of opportunity.

opposite numbers	[USA] DoD:  Officers (including foreign) having corresponding duty assignments within their respective Military Services or establishments.

OPR	Office of Primary Responsibility

OPR	Operation Planning Report

OPR	Optical Page Reader

OPREP	Operational Event/Incident

OPREP	Operational Report.  Examples

OPREPS	Operational Reporting System

OPS	Operations

OPS	Operations Processing System (OIA)

OPSAN	Operations Analysis System (PACAF)

OPSCOM	Operational Secure Communications

OPSCOMM	Operational Communications

OPSDEPS	Operations Deputies

OPSEC	[USA] DoD:  See operations security.

OPSEC M&A	Operations Security Management And Analysis Section (USA)

OPSG	Operation Planning Steering Group

OPSMOD	Operational Validation

OPSMOD	Operations Planning Module - (COMPES) (USAF)

OPSNOTE	Operations Note

OPSORD	Operations Order

OPSTAT	Operations Status Report (NATO)

OPSUM	Operational Summary

OPTADS	Operations Tactical Data Systems (USA)

OPTEVFOR	Operational Test And Evaluation Force (USA)

optical axis(*)	[USA] DoD:  In a lens element, the straight line which passes through the centers of curvature of the lens surfaces. In an optical system, the line formed by the coinciding principal axes of the series of optical elements.

optical landing system	[USA] DoD:  A shipboard gyrostabilized or shore-based device which indicates to the pilot displacement from a preselected glide path. See also ground controlled approach procedure.

optical minehunting(*)	[USA] DoD:  The use of an optical system (e.g., television or towed diver) to detect and classify mines or minelike objects on or protruding from the seabed.

optimum height of burst(*)	[USA] DoD:  For nuclear weapons and for a particular target (or area), the height at which it is estimated a weapon of a specified energy yield will produce a certain desired effect over the maximum possible area.

optimum height(*)	[USA] DoD:  The height of an explosion which will produce the maximum effect against a given target.

OPUS	Officer Planning Utilization System (USMC)

OR	[UK] Operational Requirement

OR	Operational Readiness

OR	Operational Report

OR	Operational Requirement

OR	Operationally Ready

OR	Operations Research

OR	Oregon

ORACLE	Oversight of Resources and Capability for Logistics Effectiveness Relational Data

ORACLE	Relational Data Base Management System

orange commander(*)	[USA] DoD:  The officer designated to exercise operational control over orange forces for a specific period during an exercise.

Orange Crop	ESM system.

Orange Herald	[UK] Nuclear bomb. 720 kiloton. Probably experimental only.

oranges (sour)	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "Weather is unsuitable for aircraft mission."

oranges (sweet)	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "Weather is suitable for aircraft mission."

ORBATTOA	Order of Battle - Transfer of Authority

orbit determination	[USA] DoD:  The process of describing the past, present, or predicted position of a satellite in terms of orbital parameters.

orbit point(*)	[USA] DoD:  A geographically or electronically defined location used in stationing aircraft in flight during tactical operations when a predetermined pattern is not established. See also holding point.

orbital injection	[USA] DoD:  The process of providing a space vehicle with sufficient velocity to establish an orbit.

orbiting	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, means circling, or circle and search.

ORCA	Operations Requirements Continuity Assessment

Orchidee	[France] Observatoire Radar Coherent Heliporte dInvestigation des Elements EnnemisBasically this means that Orchidee is a pulse-doppler radar that is carried by a helicopter and is used to track moving ground targets.

ORCON	Originator Control of Information Release

ORCS	On-Line Remote Compile System

order and shipping time	[USA] DoD:  The time elapsing between the initiation of stock replenishment action for a specific activity and the receipt by that activity of the materiel resulting from such action. Order and shipping time is applicable only to materiel within the supply system, and it is composed of the distinct elements, order time, and shipping time. See also level of supply.

order of battle(*)	[USA] DoD:  The identification, strength, command structure, and disposition of the personnel, units, and equipment of any military force.

order time	[USA] DoD:  1. The time elapsing between the initiation of stock replenishment action and submittal of requisition or order. 2. The time elapsing between the submittal of requisition or order and shipment of materiel by the supplying activity. See also order and shipping time.

order(*)	[USA] DoD:  A communication, written, oral, or by signal, which conveys instructions from a superior to a subordinate. (DOD) In a broad sense, the terms "order" and "command" are synonymous. However, an order implies discretion as to the details of execution whereas a command does not.

ordinary priority	[USA] DoD:  A category of immediate mission request which is lower than "urgent priority" but takes precedence over "search and attack priority," e.g., a target which is delaying a unit's advance but which is not causing casualties. See also immediate mission request; priority of immediate mission requests.

ordinary transport(*)	[USA] DoD:  In railway terminology, a load whose size, weight or preparation does not entail special difficulties vis-a-vis the facilities or equipment of the railway systems to be used. See also exceptional transport.

ordnance	[USA] DoD:  Explosives, chemicals, pyrotechnics, and similar stores, e.g., bombs, guns and ammunition, flares, smoke, napalm.

ORE	[USA] Operational Readiness Evaluation

ORE	Operations Readiness Exercise

ORESTES	Intrabattle group tactical HF circuit

ORF	Operational Readiness Fleet

ORG	Origin

organic	[USA] DoD:  Assigned to and forming an essential part of a military organization. Organic parts of a unit are those listed in its table of organization for the Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps, and are assigned to the administrative organizations of the operating forces for the Navy.

organization for embarkation	[USA] DoD:  In amphibious operations, the administrative grouping of the landing force for the overseas movement. It includes, in any vessel or embarkation group, the task organization that is established for landing as well as additional forces embarked for purposes of transport, labor, or for distribution to achieve a maximum of security.

organization for landing	[USA] DoD:  In amphibious operations, the specific tactical grouping of the landing force for the assault.

organization of the ground(*)	[USA] DoD:  The development of a defensive position by strengthening the natural defenses of the terrain and by assignment of the occupying troops to specific localities.

organizational equipment	[USA] DoD:  Referring to method of use, signifies that equipment, other than individual equipment, which is used in furtherance of the common mission of an organization or unit. See also equipment.

organizational maintenance	[USA] DoD:  That maintenance which is the responsibility of and performed by a using organization on its assigned equipment.  Its phases normally consist of inspecting, servicing, lubricating, adjusting, and the replacing of parts, minor assemblies, and subassemblies.

ORI	[USA] Operational Readiness Inspection.

Orient Express	[UK] Exercise in the Indian Ocean, 1983.

Orient Express	[USA] Project name for the National Aerospace Plane (NASP) under the Reagan administration.  Canceled.

origin	[USA] DoD:  Beginning point of a deployment where unit or non-unit-related cargo or personnel are located.

original destination(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval control of shipping, the original final destination of a convoy or an individual ship (whether in convoy or independent). This is particularly applicable to the original destination of a voyage begun in peacetime.

original negative	[USA] DoD:  See generation (photography).

original positive	[USA] DoD:  See generation (photography).

originating medical facility(*)	[USA] DoD:  A medical facility that initially transfers a patient to another medical facility.

originator	[USA] DoD:  The command by whose authority a message is sent. The responsibility of the originator includes the responsibility for the functions of the drafter and the releasing officer. See also drafter; releasing officer.

Orion	[USA] DoD:  A four-engine, turboprop, all-weather, long-range, land-based antisubmarine aircraft. It is capable of carrying a varied assortment of search radar, nuclear depth charges, and homing torpedoes. It can be used for search, patrol, hunter-killer, and convoy escort operations. Designated as P-3. Electronic attack version is designated EP-3.

ORJETS	On-Line Remote Job Entry Terminal System

ORLA	Optimum Repair Level Analysis

ORLRAPS	Online Remedial Action Progress System (JCS)

ORMAS	Operational Resource Management Assessment Plan

ORNL	Oak Ridge National Laboratories

oropesa sweep(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a form of sweep in which a length of sweep wire is towed by a single ship, lateral displacement being caused by an otter and depth being controlled at the ship end by a kite and at the other end by a float and float wire.

ORP	[UK] RAF: Operational Readiness Platform

ORR	Operational Radar Replacement

ORS	[Allied] Operational Research Section

ORS	Operational Reports Section

ORSA	Operations Research Systems Analysis

ORT	Operational Readiness Training

orthomorphic projection(*)	[USA] DoD:  A projection in which the scale, although varying throughout the map, is the same in all directions at any point, so that very small areas are represented by correct shape and bearings are correct.

ORUS	Orbital Replacement Units

OS	Operating System

OS	Organizational Support

OS	Overseas

OS&D	Over, Short, and Damaged

OS&M	Operational Support and Maintenance

OS/CMP	Operational Support/Configuration Management Plan

OSA	[USA] Operational Support Airlift / Aircraft

OSA	Office of the Secretary of the Army

OSAF	Office of the Secretary of the Air Force

OSAP	[USSR] Otdelnii Smeshannii Aviatsonii PolkIndependent Mixed Aviation Regiment.

OSATRMS	Operational Resource Tracking and Management System

OSC	On Scene Commander

OSC	Operational System Control

OSC	Operations Support Center

OSCAR	Operations Support Center (OSC) Automated Reports System (USAFE)

OSCAR	Orbiting Satellite Carrying Amateur Radio

oscillating mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  A mine, hydrostatically controlled, which maintains a pre-set depth below the surface of the water independently of the rise and fall of the tide. See also mine.

OSCP	On-Site Computer Programmer

OSD	Office of the Secretary of Defense

OSDIT	Office of Software Development and Information Technology (GSA)

OSF	Operational Support Facility (WIS)

OSGP	Operations Support Group Prototype (PACFLT)

OSHA	Occupational Safety and Health Administration

OSI	Office of Special Investigations (USAF)

OSI	Open System Interconnection

OSI/RM	Open System Interconnection/Reference Model

OSIFA	Operational Sequence and Information Flow Analysis

OSINET	Open System Interconnection Network

OSINT	[USA] DoD:  See open source intelligence.

Osirak	[Iraq] Nuclear reactor near Baghdad, Iraq. Destroyed by Israeli F-16s, escorted by F-15s, on June 7, 1981.

OSIS	Ocean Surveillance Information System (USN)

OSIS	Operating Systems Installation Support

OSM	Operations Systems Manager

OSO	Objective and Strategies Overview

OSP	Objective and Strategies Plan

OSP	On-Site Programmer

OSR	Operational Support Requirement

OSRI	Originating Station Routing Indicator

OSS	[USA] Office of Secret Services.

OSS	[USA] Operational Support Squadron

OSS	Operational Storage Site

OSS	Operations Support System

OSS	Optical Surveillance System

OSSN	Originating Station Serial Number

OSSV	[USSR] Ogrnichenie i sokrashchenie stratigicheskykh vooruzhenii - START

OST	Order and Shipping Time

OSTF	Off-Site Test Facility (SPACECMD)

OSTP	Office of Science and Technology Policy

OSUS	Ocean Surveillance (USN)

OSV	[USSR] Ogranichenie stratigicheskykh vooruzhenii - SALT

OT	Operational Testing

OT	Operations Team

OT&A	Operational Test and Acceptance

OT&E	Operational Test and Evaluation

OTA	Office of Technology Assessment

OTAN	NATO (French)

OTAR	Over-the-Air Rekey

OTC	Officer In Tactical Command

OTC	Operational Training Capability

OTC	Over-The-Counter

OTC	Overseas Telecommunications Commission

OTCIXS	Office-in-Tactical Command Information Exchange Subsystem

OTCIXS	Officer In Tactical Command Information Exchange System

OTDB	Operations Tasking Data Base (PACAF)

Otdelnii Vertoletnii Eskadrilya	[USSR] Independent helicopter squadron.

Otdelnii Vertoletnii Polk	[USSR] Independent helicopter regiment.

OTEA	Operational Test and Evaluation Agency (USA)

OTEC	Operational Test and Evaluation Center

OTES	Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (AFCC)

OTG	OPTEVFOR Tactics Guide (USN)

OTH	Over The Horizon.

OTH-B	Over-the-Horizon Backscatter

OTH-B WCRS	Over-the-Horizon Backscatter West Coast Radar System

OTH-T	Over-the-Horizon-Targeting

other activity	[USA] DoD:  In the Air Force, a unit or activity that has little or no real property accountability over the real estate it occupies.  Examples include active, Guard, or reserve Air Force units that are located on installations belonging to other Services or leased office space that supports recruiting detachments, Civil Air Patrol, etc.  See also installation complex; major installation; minor installation; support site.

other war reserve materiel

   requirement	[USA] DoD:  This level consists of the war reserve materiel requirement less the pre-positioned war reserve materiel requirement.

other war reserve materiel

   requirement, balance	[USA] DoD:  That portion of the other war reserve materiel requirement which has not been acquired or funded. This level consists of the other war reserve materiel requirement less the other war reserve materiel requirement protectable.

other war reserve materiel

   requirement, protectable	[USA] DoD:  The portion of the other war reserve materiel requirement which is protected for purposes of procurement, funding, and inventory management.

other war reserve stock	[USA] DoD:  The quantity of an item acquired and placed in stock against the other war reserve materiel requirement.

OTM	Operational Test Models

OTPP	Operational Transfer Point Plan

OTPS	Operational Test Program Sets

OTS	Officer Training School (ATC)

OTS	Operational Test Site

OTSG	Office, The Surgeon General

OTSS	Operational Telecommunications Switching System

otter(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a device which, when towed, displaces itself sideways to a predetermined distance.

OTWG	Operational Test Working Group

OUADP	Operational Utility of ADP

OUE	Operational Utility Evaluation

OUIC	Operational Unit Identification Code

OUT	Outsize

outbound traffic	[USA] DoD:  Traffic originating in continental United States destined for overseas or overseas traffic moving in a general direction away from continental United States.

outer fix	[USA] DoD:  A fix in the destination terminal area, other than the approach fix, to which aircraft are normally cleared by an air route traffic control center or a terminal area traffic control facility, and from which aircraft are cleared to the approach fix or final approach course.

outer landing ship areas	[USA] DoD:  In amphibious operations, areas to which landing ships proceed initially after their arrival in the objective area. They are usually located on the flanks of the outer transport areas.

outer transport area	[USA] DoD:  In amphibious operations, an area inside the antisubmarine screen to which assault transports proceed initially after arrival in the objective area. See also inner transport area; transport area.

outline map(*)	[USA] DoD:  A map which represents just sufficient geographic information to permit the correlation of additional data placed upon it.

outline plan(*)	[USA] DoD:  A preliminary plan which outlines the salient features or principles of a course of action prior to the initiation of detailed planning.

OV	Operational Verification

OV	Orientation Visit

OV-10	[USA] DoD:  See Bronco.

OVE	[USSR] Otdelnii Vertoletnii EskadrilyaIndependent helicopter squadron.

OVER	Oversize

over the beach operations	[USA] DoD:  See logistics over the shore operations.

over(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, a spotting, or an observation, used by a spotter or an observer to indicate that a burst(s) occurred beyond the target in relation to the spotting line.

over-the-horizon amphibious

   operations	[USA] DoD:  An operational initiative launched from beyond visual and radar range of the shoreline.

over-the-horizon radar	[USA] DoD:  A radar system that makes use of the atmospheric reflection and refraction phenomena to extend its range of detection beyond line of sight. Over-the-horizon radars may be either forward scatter or back scatter systems.

over-the-shoulder bombing	[USA] DoD:  A special case of loft bombing where the bomb is released past the vertical in order that the bomb may be thrown back to the target. See also loft bombing; toss bombing.

overhaul	[USA] DoD:  The restoration of an item to a completely serviceable condition as prescribed by maintenance serviceability standards. See also rebuild; repair.

overhead clearance(*)	[USA] DoD:  The vertical distance between the route surface and any obstruction above it.

overlap	[USA] DoD:  1. In photography, the amount by which one photograph includes the same area covered by another, customarily expressed as a percentage. The overlap between successive air photographs on a flight line is called "forward overlap." The overlap between photographs in adjacent parallel flight lines is called "side overlap." 2. In cartography, that portion of a map or chart which overlaps the area coveredd by another of the same series. 3. In naval mine warfare, the width of that part of the swept path of a ship or formation which is also swept by an adjacent sweeper or formation or is reswept on the next adjacent lap.

overlap tell(*)	[USA] DoD:  The transfer of information to an adjacent facility concerning tracks detected in the adjacent facility's area of responsibility. See also track telling.

overlap zone	[USA] DoD:  A designated area on each side of a boundary between adjacent tactical air control systems wherein coordination and interaction between the systems is required.

overlay(*)	[USA] DoD:  A printing or drawing on a transparent or semi-transparent medium at the same scale as a map, chart, etc., to show details not appearing or requiring special emphasis on the original.

Overlord	[Allied] Invasion on the coasts of Normandy, 6 June 1944.

overpressure(*)	[USA] DoD:  The pressure resulting from the blast wave of an explosion. It is referred to as "positive" when it exceeds atmospheric pressure and "negative" during the passage of the wave when resulting pressures are less than atmospheric pressure.

overprint(*)	[USA] DoD:  Information printed or stamped upon a map or chart, in addition to that originally printed, to show data of importance or special use.

overseas	[USA] DoD:  All locations, including Alaska and Hawaii, outside the continental United States.

overseas search and rescue

   region	[USA] DoD:  Overseas unified command areas (or portions thereof not included within the inland region or the maritime region). See also search and rescue region.

overt operation	[USA] DoD:  An operation conducted openly, without concealment.  See also clandestine operation; covert operation.

OVERVIEW	POM Spares Forecasting System

OVP	[USSR] Otdelnii Vertoletnii PolkIndependent helicopter regiment.  Normally three squadrons (OVE) of 20 helicopters each.

OVT	Operational Validation Test

OW	Order Wire

OWE	Operating Weight Empty

OWRM	Other War Reserve Material

OWRMR	Other War Reserve Materiel Requirements

OWS	Operator Work Station

Oxcart [USA]	Codename for the A-12 design, precursor of the SR-71.


OPREP Examples

OPREP-1	Operation and Planning Report-1

OPREP-2	Start Report

OPREP-3	Event/Incident Report

OPREP-4	Stop Report

OPREP-5	Summary Report


P

P	[USSR] Perekhvatchuk, interceptor.

P	[USSR] Pushechny,  cannon-armed.

P	Priority Precedence

P&A	Price & Availability

P&A	Programming and Analysis

P&B	Planning & Budgeting

P&F	Program and Financial Plan

P&P	Planning and Programming

P&P	Procurement and Production

P&R	Planning & Resources

P&R	Plans and Requirements

P&S	Personnel and Security (REDCOM/JDA)

P&TF	Prototype and Test Facility

P-3	[USA] DoD:  See Orion.

P-day	[USA] DoD:  That point in time at which the rate of production of an item available for military consumption equals the rate at which the item is required by the Armed Forces.

P/N	Part Number

P/P	Pre/Planned

P^3I	Pre-Planned Product Improvement

P3IP	Pre-Planned Product Improvement Program

PA	Privacy Act

PA	Probability of Arrival

PA	Procurement Authorization

PA	Product Assurance

PA	Program Authorization

PA	Provisional Acceptance

PA	Public Address

PA	Public Affairs

PA&E	Program Analysis & Evaluation

PAA	Primary Authorized Aircraft

PABX	Private Automatic Branch Exchange (Telephone)

PAC	[UK] Parachute and Cable.  The Type L was a 2in rocket launched to 1000ft, dispensing a 600ft cable with a parachute at either end and an explosive charge at one.  Type J used a drum on the ground for the cable, launched to 2000ft. Type K used a 3in rocket to bring a 1000ft cable as high as 19000ft, and a larger parachute to slow down its descent.

PAC	Pacific Area

PAC	Patient Airlift Center

PAC	Personal Authenticator Card (DD Form 1833)

PAC	Planning Advisory Committee

PAC II	CCSC Project Management System

PACAF	[USA] Pacific Air Forces

PACAF	Pacific Air Forces (USAF)

PACAIDS	PACOM Crisis Action Information Distribution System

PACAMS	Pacific Aircrew Management system

PACBAR	Pacific Radar Barrier

PACC	Pacific Airlift Control Center

PACCA	Airfield Capabilities Application (PACOM)

PACCAT	Pacific Area Command & Control AUTODIN Terminal

PACCOMMAREA	Pacific Communications Area (AFCC)

PACCS	[USA] Post Attack Command & Control System (USAF).  Now known as Strategic Command and Control System (SCACS).

PACDIGS	Pacific Digital Graphics System

PACE	Pacific Airlift Center

PACE	Processing and Classification of Enlistees (ATC)

PACE	Program Acquisition Cost Estimate

pace setter(*)	[USA] DoD:  An individual, selected by the column commander, who travels in the lead vehicle or element to regulate the column speed and establish the pace necessary to meet the required movement order.

pace(*)	[USA] DoD:  For ground forces, the speed of a column or element regulated to maintain a prescribed average speed.

PACER	Program Assisted Console Evaluation & Review

PACER ACQUIRE	AFLC Management System Acquisition (AFCL)

Pacer Coin	[USA] Surveillance version of the C-130.

Pacer Link	[USA] Boeing EC-135, ABNCP aircraft

Pacer Power	[USA] Boeing EC-135

Pacer Six	[USA] Conversion of F-106 fighters to target drones.  1986.

Pacer Speckled Trout	[USA] Boeing NC-135B avionics testbed

PACFLT	U.S. Pacific Fleet (USN)

PACIR	[USA] Propulsion, Aerodynamic, Controls Integrated Research

packaged forces	[USA] DoD:  Forces of varying size and composition preselected for specific missions in order to facilitate planning and training.

packaged petroleum product	[USA] DoD:  A petroleum product (generally a lubricant, oil, grease, or specialty item) normally packaged by a manufacturer and procured, stored, transported, and issued in containers having a fill capacity of 55 United States gallons (or 45 Imperial gallons, or 205 liters) or less.

PACM	Passive Access Control Module

PACMEDS	Pacific Meteorological Distribution Systems

PACMS	Pacific Crisis Management System

PACOM	Pacific Command

PACS	Passenger Automated Check-In System (MAC)

PACS	Pentagon Automated Communications System (USA)

PACTAIS	Pacific Theater Air Intelligence System (PACAF)

PACTIDS	Pacific TAC Intelligence Data System (PACOM)

PACWRAC	PACOM WWMCCS Regional ADP Center

PAD	Packet Assembly/Disassembly

PAD	Port Air Defense

PAD	Program Action Directive

padding	[USA] DoD:  Extraneous text added to a message for the purpose of concealing its beginning, ending, or length.

PADDS	Procurement Automated Data and Document System (USA)

PAE	Program Analysis & Evaluation

PAFC2N	PACAF Command and Control Network

PAFCONET	PACAF Teletypewriter Network

PAFDEF	PACAF Defense Network

PAFSC	Primary Air Force Specialty Code

PAFVONET	PACAF Command and Control Voice Network

PAGEL	Priced AGE List

PAH	[Germany] Panzerabwehrhubschrauber. Anti-tank helicopter

PAI	Primary Aircraft Inventory

PAI	Provisional Acceptance Inspection

Pakistan	[UK] Operation Pakistan was a population shuffle, 1-15 September 1947, after the partition of India.

Pakistan Fizaya	[Pakistan] Pakistan Air Force

PAL	[USA] Permission Active Link.  Device to trigger nuclear bombs from the cockpit.

PAL	Parcel Airlift

PAL	Program Assembler Language

PALCC	Pacific Airlift Control Center (PACAF)

pallet(*)	[USA] DoD:  A flat base for combining stores or carrying a single item to form a unit load for handling, transportation, and storage by materials handling equipment.

palletized unit load(*)	[USA] DoD:  Quantity of any item, packaged or unpackaged, which is arranged on a pallet in a specified manner and securely strapped or fastened thereto so that the whole is handled as a unit.

PALS	Portable Airfield Lighting System

PALT	Procurement Acquisition Lead Times

PAM	Procurement and Acquisition Management

PAM	Program Analysis Memorandum

PAM	Pulse Amplitude Modulation

PAMCS	Panel on Air Space Management & Control System (ACCS)

PAMELA	Process Abstraction Method for Embedded Large Applications

PAMIS	PSYOP Automated Manpower Information System

PAMS	Pacific AUTODIN Multiplex System

PAMS	PMEL Automated Management System

pan	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning the calling station has a very urgent message to transmit concerning the safety of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle, or of some person on board or within sight.

PAN	Primary Alerting Network

pancake	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "Land," or, "I wish to land" (reason may be specified; e.g., "pancake ammo," "pancake fuel").

Pandora	[UK] Codename for the Long Aerial Mine --- See LAM.

panel code(*)	[USA] DoD:  A prearranged code designed for visual communications, usually between friendly units, by making use of marking panels. See also marking panel.

panoramic camera(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. In aerial photography, a camera which, through a system of moving optics or mirrors, scans a wide area of the terrain, usually from horizon to horizon. The camera may be mounted vertically or obliquely within the aircraft, to scan across or along the line of flight. 2. In ground photography, a camera which photographs a wide expanse of terrain by rotating horizontally about the vertical axis through the center of the camera lens.

PAO	Program Action Officer

PAO	Property Accounting Office

PAO	Public Affairs Officer/Office

PAOC	Pacific Air Operations Center (PACAF)

PAPI	Precision Approach Path Indicator

PAPS	Periodic Armaments Planning System (NATO)

PAPS	Portable Ada Programming System

PAQ	Pending Action Queue

PAR	[Germany] Panzerabwehrregiment. Anti-tank regiment

PAR	Peak to Average Ratio

PAR	Perimeter Acquisition Radar

PAR	Phased Array Radar

PAR	Planning Activity Report

PAR	Population/Personnel At Risk

PAR	Positive Acknowledgment with Retransmission

PAR	Precision Approach Radar

PAR	Preliminary Analysis Review

PAR	Program Acquisition Request

PAR	Program ADP Requirement

PAR	Projected Automation Requirement

parachute deployment height(*)	[USA] DoD:  The height above the intended impact point at which the parachute or parachutes are fully deployed.

paradrop(*)	[USA] DoD:  Delivery by parachute of personnel or cargo from an aircraft in flight.

Parafrag	[USA] Fragmentation bomb, carried down by a parachute and fused to explode in mid-air. Used by the USAAF against Japanese airfields in the Pacific.

parallactic angle(*)	[USA] DoD:  Angle formed by the optical axes of two instruments, for example, a telescope and its viewfinder seeing the same object. See also angle of convergence.

parallax difference(*)	[USA] DoD:  The difference in displacement of the top of an object in relation to its base, as measured on the two images of the object on a stereo pair of photographs.

parallel chains of command	[USA] DoD:  In amphibious operations, a parallel system of command, responding to the interrelationship of Navy, landing force, Air Force, and other major forces assigned, wherein corresponding commanders are established at each subordinate level of all components to facilitate coordinated planning for, and execution of, the amphibious operation.

parallel classification(*)	[USA] DoD:  In railway terminology, the classification of ordinary transport military vehicles and equipment, based on a comparative study of the main characteristics of those vehicles and equipment and of those of the ordinary flat wagons of a corresponding category onto which they can be loaded.

parallel sheaf	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, a sheaf in which the planes (lines) of fire of all pieces are parallel. See also converged sheaf; open sheaf; sheaf; special sheaf.

parallel staff(*)	[USA] DoD:  A staff in which one officer from each nation, or Service, working in parallel is appointed to each post. See also combined staff; integrated staff; joint staff.

paramilitary forces	[USA] DoD:  Forces or groups which are distinct from the regular armed forces of any country, but resembling them in organization, equipment, training, or mission.

paraphrase	[USA] DoD:  To change the phraseology of a message without changing its meaning.

pararescue team	[USA] DoD:  Specially trained personnel qualified to penetrate to the site of an incident by land or parachute, render medical aid, accomplish survival methods, and rescue survivors.

PARCS	Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System

PARD	Phased Array Radar Detection/Track

PARDPS	PAR Data Processing System

Parkhill	HF COMSEC Equipment

parlimentaire	[USA] DoD:  An agent employed by a commander of belligerent forces in the field to go in person within the enemy lines for the purpose of communicating or negotiating openly and directly with the enemy commander.

PARMIS	Planning and Resource Management Information System

PARP	Pre-Engineered AUTOVON Restoral Plan Pacific

PARPRO	Peacetime Aerial Reconnaissance Program

PARR	Program Analysis and Resource Review

parrot	[USA] DoD:  Identification Friend or Foe transponder equipment.

PARS	Performance Analysis Reports System

part number	[USA] DoD:  A combination of numbers, letters, and symbols assigned by a designer, a manufacturer, or vendor to identify a specific part or item of materiel.

partial mission capable	[USA] DoD:  Material condition of an aircraft or training device indicating that it can perform at least one but not all of its missions. Also called PMC. See also full mission capable; mission capable; partial mission capable, maintenance; partial mission capable, supply.

partial mission capable,

   maintenance	[USA] DoD:  Material condition of an aircraft or training device indicating that it can perform at least one but not all of its missions because of maintenance requirements existing on the inoperable subsystem(s). Also called PMCM. See also full mission capable; mission capable; partial mission capable; partial mission capable, supply.

partial mission capable,

   supply	[USA] DoD:  Material condition of an aircraft or training device indicating it can perform at least one but not all of its missions because maintenance required to clear the discrepancy cannot continue due to a supply shortage. Also called PMCS. See also full mission capable; mission capable; partial mission capable; partial mission capable, maintenance.

partial mobilization	[USA] DoD:  See mobilization.

partial storage monitoring	[USA] DoD:  A periodic inspection of major assemblies or components for nuclear weapons, consisting mainly of external observation of humidity, temperatures, and visual damage or deterioration during storage. This type of inspection is also conducted prior to and upon completion of a movement.

partisan warfare	[USA] DoD:  Not to be used. See guerrilla warfare.

PARTS	Parts analysis and Review Technique for Spares

PARTS	Parts Automated Repairable Tracking System (USAF)

PAS	Personnel Accounting Symbol

PAS	Personnel Accounting System

PAS	Pre-Award Survey

PAS	Primary Alerting System

pass	[USA] DoD:  1. A short tactical run or dive by an aircraft at a target. 2. A single sweep through or within firing range of an enemy air formation.

pass time(*)	[USA] DoD:  In road transport, the time that elapses between the moment when the leading vehicle of a column passes a given point and the moment when the last vehicle passes the same point.

passage of lines(*)	[USA] DoD:  An operation in which a force moves forward or rearward through another force's combat positions with the intention of moving into or out of contact with the enemy.

passenger mile	[USA] DoD:  One passenger transported one mile. For air and ocean transport, use nautical miles; for rail, highway, and inland waterway transport in the Continental United States, use statute miles.

passive air defense(*)	[USA] DoD:  All measures, other than active air defense, taken to minimize the effectiveness of hostile air action. These measures include deception, dispersion, and the use of protective construction. See also air defense.

passive communications

   satellite	[USA] DoD:  See communications satellite.

passive defense	[USA] DoD:  Measures taken to reduce the probability of and to minimize the effects of damage caused by hostile action without the intention of taking the initiative. See also active defense.

passive homing guidance(*)	[USA] DoD:  A system of homing guidance wherein the receiver in the missile utilizes radiation from the target. See also guidance.

passive mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. A mine whose anticountermining device has been operated preventing the firing mechanism from being actuated. The mine will usually remain passive for a comparatively short time. 2. A mine which does not emit a signal to detect the presence of a target, in contrast to an active mine. See also active mine.

passive(*)	[USA] DoD:  In surveillance, an adjective applied to actions or equipments which emit no energy capable of being detected.

password(*)	[USA] DoD:  A secret word or distinctive sound used to reply to a challenge. See also challenge; countersign; reply.

PASTRAM	Passenger Traffic Management System (MTMC)

PAT	Passive Angle-Tracking

PAT	Production Acceptance Test

PAT/ARM	[USA] Passive Angle Tracking / Anti-Radiation Missile system, fitted to some A-6B Intruders for operations against SAM-sites in Vietnam.

PATE	Programmable ATEC Terminal Element

PATH FINDER	a computer software program based upon the Critical Path Method used for creating and maintaining schedules

pathfinder drop zone control	[USA] DoD:  The communication and operation center from which pathfinders exercise aircraft guidance.

pathfinder landing zone control	[USA] DoD:  See pathfinder drop zone control.

pathfinders	[USA] DoD:  1. Experienced aircraft crews who lead a formation to the drop zone, release point, or target. 2. Teams dropped or air landed at an objective to establish and operate navigational aids for the purpose of guiding aircraft to drop and landing zones. 3. A radar device used for navigating or homing to an objective when visibility precludes accurate visual navigation. 4. Teams air delivered into enemy territory for the purpose of determining the best approach and withdrawal lanes, landing zones, and sites for helicopterborne forces.

patient	[USA] DoD:  A sick, injured, wounded, or other person requiring medical/dental care or treatment.

PATRIOT	Air Defense SAM System (USA)

patrol(*)	[USA] DoD:  A detachment of ground, sea, or air forces sent out for the purpose of gathering information or carrying out a destructive, harassing, mopping-up, or security mission. See also combat air patrol; combat patrol; reconnaissance patrol; standing patrol.

PATS	Prototype Automated Telecommunications System

pattern bombing	[USA] DoD:  The systematic covering of a target area with bombs uniformly distributed according to a plan.

pattern laying(*)	[USA] DoD:  In land mine warfare, the laying of mines in a fixed relationship to each other.

PAVE	Principles and Applications of Value Engineering

Pave Aegis	[USA] The Lockheed AC-130 Pave Aegis carries a 105mm cannon.

Pave Arm	[USA] Program to create missiles that homed on the emissions of aircraft.  Canceled.

Pave Arrow	[USA] Two F-4Ds were modified to locate heat sources on the ground, using modified AIM-9 seekers.

Pave Claw	[USA] The GPU-5/A 30mm gun pod.	The gun is the GAU-13/A, a four-barreled version of the GAU-8 Avenger of the A-10.

Pave Coin	[USA] Development program for a low-cost, high-performance close support aircraft, undertaken during the Vietnam war.

Pave Deuce	[USA] Conversion of F-102 for use as manned or unmanned target.

Pave Fire	[USA] Pod with a low-light level television camera and a laser ranger, to be used in night attacks. Unsuccessful.

Pave Gat	[USA] Martin B-57G night attack aircraft equipped with a triple-barrel 20mm gun.

Pave Hawk	[USA] The MH-60G rescue helicopter.

Pave Knife	[USA] Guidance pod for laser-guided bombs. AN/AVQ-10.

Pave Light	[USA] AN/AVQ-9 laser designator.

Pave Low	[USA] The MH-53J helicopter.

Pave Mover	[USA] A side-looking radar for targeting missiles to enemy forces.

Pave Nail	[USA] Modification of the OV-10 for night precision attacks.

Pave Nickel	[USA] Radar reconnaissance flights of the RB-57F at the border of the Warsaw pact territory.

Pave Onyx	[USA] Tactical electronic reconnaissance sensor. Litton AN/ALQ-125 Terec.

Pave Pat II	[USA] BLU-76 Fuel-Air Explosive submunition bomb.

Pave Paws	[USA] Phased array radar, to be installed on the coastline of the USA as a early warning system for missiles launched by submarines.

Pave Penny	[USA] Laser designation system for missiles, also known as TISL.

Pave Phantom	[USA] Modification of the F-4D Phantom II with AN/ARN-92 LORAN navigation equipment. Phantoms equipped with this were primarily used for the dropping of sensors.

Pave Pronto	[USA] AC-130A gunship.

Pave Spectre	[USA] AC-130 gunship.

Pave Spike	[USA] AN/AVQ-23 or AN/ASQ-152(V) laser designation system.

Pave Spot	[USA] Equipment for the coordination of air strikes, installed in

Pave Storm	[USA] KMU-421/B guidance unit, a member of the Paveway family.  Fitted to cluster bombs.

Pave Strike	[USA] Defense suppression program.

Pave Sword	[USA] AN/AVQ-11 precision attack sensor. A modified AIM-9 seeker head, used to track the targets designated by the AN/AVQ-12 Pave Spot laser designator.

Pave Tack	[USA] Precision bombing system with laser designation, AN/AVQ-26.

Paveway	[USA] Family of guided bombs.

PAWS	Portable ASAS/ENSCE Work Station

PAWS	Prototype Analyst Work Station

PAX	Passengers

PAX DOC	Passenger Documentation

payload (missile)	[USA] DoD:  See payload, Part 2.

payload build-up

   (missile and space)	[USA] DoD:  The process by which the scientific instrumentation (sensors, detectors, etc.) and necessary mechanical and electronic subassemblies are assembled into a complete operational package capable of achieving the scientific objectives of the mission.

payload integration

   (missile and space)	[USA] DoD:  The compatible installation of a complete payload package into the spacecraft and space vehicle.

payload(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. The sum of the weight of passengers and cargo that an aircraft can carry. See also load. 2. The warhead, its container, and activating devices in a military missile. 3. The satellite or research vehicle of a space probe or research missile. 4. The load (expressed in tons of cargo or equipment, gallons of liquid, or number of passengers) which the vehicle is designed to transport under specified conditions of operation, in addition to its unladen weight.

PB	[USSR] Pikuriyushi Bombardirovshchikdive bomber

PB    	[USSR] Plovuchaya baza (floating base)

PB	President's Budget

PBD	Production Buy Decision

PBD	Program Budget Decision

PBG	Program and Budget Guidance

PBI	Push Button Indicator

PBR	[USA] USN: Patrol Boat, River

PBR	Program Budgetary Review

PBRC	Program Budget Review Committee

PBS/IS	Public Buildings Service/Information System

PBV	Post-Boost Vehicle

PBW	Particle Beam Weapons

PBX	Private Branch Exchange

PC	[USA] USN:  Patrol Corvette / Patrol Craft.

PC	Personal Computers

PC	Production Control

PC	Professional/Personal Computer

PC-III	Personnel Concept III

PCA	Pacific Communications Area (AFCC)

PCA	Permanent Change of Assignment

PCA	Physical Configuration Audit

PCA	Polar Cap Absorption

PCAC	Primary Control and Analysis Center

PCAM	Punched Card Accounting Machine

PCAS	Personnel Cost Accounting System

PCASS	Parts Control Automated Support System

PCB	[UK] Plenum Chamber Burning. This involves the burning of fuel in the forward nozzles of the R.R. Pegasus engine. This is the engine used by the (AV-8) Harrier. PCB was proposed for the supersonic P.1154, and is a possibility for future versions of the Pegasus; it is not used on current models.

PCB	Printed Circuit Board

PCC	PC Cluster Controller

PCC	Primary Command Center

PCCIE	Power Conditioning and Continuation Interfacing Equipment

PCCS	PACOM Command and Control System

PCCS	Personnel Command and Control System

PCD	Pacific Communications Division

PCD	Program Change Decision

PCE	Preliminary Closure Estimate

PCE	Professional Continuing Education

PCESP	Program Communication Electronic Support Program (AFCC)

PCF	Personal Computing Facility

PCFIS	PACAF Combat Fuels Information System (PACAF)

PCI	Product Configuration Identification

PCL	Positive Control Launch

PCM	Pulse Code Modulation

PCM	Punched Card Machine

PCMAS	Portable Computer-Based Maintenance System

PCN	Production Control Number

PCN	Program Change Number

PCO	Principle Contracting Officer

PCO	Procuring Contracting Officer

PCO	Program Contracting Officer

PCP	Program Change Proposals

PCP	Program Control Plan

PCP	Programmable Data Processors

PCPP	Parts Control Program Plan

PCR	Program Change Request

PCR	Projected Communications Requirement

PCS	Permanent Change of Station

PCS	Physical Control Space

PCS	Protected Cable System

PCSMS	PACAF Combat Supplies Management Subsystem (PACAF)

PCSO	Presidential Communications Support Office

PCSP	Program Communications Electronic Support Program (USAF/PACAF)

PCTA	Plastic-Cased Telescoped Ammunition

PCTC	Pentagon Consolidated Telecommunications Center

PCTE	Portable Common Tool Environment

PCU	Power Control Unit

PD	Planning Directive

PD	Presidential Directive

PD	Priority Directive

PD	Probability of Damage

PD	Probability of Destruction

PD	Probability of Detection

PD	Procedures Description

PD	Program Director

PD	Program Document

PD	Pulse Doppler

PDA	Principal Development Activity

PDA	Procurement Defense Agency

PDA	Public Display of Affection

PDC	Primary Development Contract

PDC	Professional Development Center (AFCEA)

PDC	Programming, Design & Construction System

PDD	Product Delivery Device

PDD	Proposal Due Date

PDDI	Product Definition Data Interface

PDES	Product Data Exchange Standard

PDES	Product Description Exchange Standard

PDF	Patient Data Form

PDF	Precision Direction Finder

PDIP	Program Development Increment Package

PDL	Permanent Duty Location

PDL	Program Design Language

PDM	Planned Depot Maintenance

PDM	Program Decision Memorandum

PDM	Programmed Depot Maintenance

PDM	Pulse Duration Modulation

PDMS	[USA] Point-Defense Missile System.  SAM system for ships, built around the RIM-7 Sea Sparrow.

PDN	Public Data Network

PDO	Procedure Description Overview

PDO	Publications Distribution Office

PDOS	Publishing Distribution Office System

PDP	Program Decision Package

PDP	Program Definition Phase

PDQ	Personal Data Query (Honeywell)

PDR	Periscope Detection Radar

PDR	Preliminary Design Review

PDRC	Program Development Review Committee

PDS	Pacific Distribution System (PACAF)

PDS	Passenger Documentation System

PDS	Patient Distribution System (USAF)

PDS	Personnel Data System (USAF)

PDS	Positional Data System (USN)

PDS	Processing and Display System

PDS	Program Distribution System (USAF)

PDS	Protected Distribution System

PDSC	PACOM Data Systems Center

PDSP	PACOM Data System Program

PDSS	Post Deployment Software Support

PDST	Personnel Data System for Training (USAF)

PDU	Philippines Digital Upgrade

PDU	Protocol Data Units

PDWE	Pulse Detonation Wave Engine. The PDWE uses explosions of fuel rather than continuous burning of fuel. It is said be able to operate at speeds up to Mach 10.

PE	[UK] Procurement Executive

PE	Percent Bit Error Probability

PE	Program Element

Peace Diamond	[USA] Delivery of F-4 Phantom IIs to Turkey.

Peace Echo	[USA] Delivery of RF-4E Phantom IIs to Israel, in the 70s.

Peace Icarus	[USA] Delivery of 36 F-4Es to Greece, in 1974.

Peace Jack	[USA] Development of the F-4 Phantom II, intended as reconnaissance aircraft for Israel. Ended up as the F-4E(S) carrying the HIAC camera in a lengthened nose.

Peace Onyx	[USA] Delivery of F-16s to Turkey. The aircraft are actually built in Turkey, then tested by and delivered to the USAF, and then delivered to the Turkish air force.

Peace Patch	[USA] Delivery of 12 ex-USAF F-4Es to Israel.

Peace Pearl	[USA] Installation of Western electronics in the Chinese J-8B fighter.  Canceled after the Tien-an-men killings.

Peace Pharaoh	[USA] Delivery of 35 McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom IIs to Egypt.  This was a consequence of the Camp David agreement, but Egypt was unable to operate the fighters effectively.

Peace Pheasant	[USA] Delivery of 37 F-4E Phantom IIs to South Korea, 1978.

Peace Reef	[USA] Loan of 24 F-4E Phantom IIs to Australia, to compensate the late delivery of the ordered F-111Cs.

Peace Sentinel	[USA] Delivery of Boeing E-3A and KE-3A to Saudi Arabia.

Peace Spectator	[USA] Delivery of F-4D Phantom II to South Korea, in the early 1970s.

Peace Station	[USA] Boeing 707-3J9C tanker for Iran.

Peace Sun	[USA] Delivery of the first F-15 to Saudi Arabia.

Peace Trout	[USA] modification of a Luftwaffe RF-4E as electronic warfare aircraft for the German Luftwaffe.

Peace Vector IV	[USA] Delivery of F-16s, built in Turkey, to Egypt.

peacetime force materiel

   assets	[USA] DoD:  That portion of total materiel assets which is designated to meet the peacetime force materiel requirement.  See also war reserves.

peacetime force materiel

   requirement	[USA] DoD:  The quantity of an item required to equip, provide a materiel pipeline, and sustain the United States force structure (active and reserve) and those allied forces designated for United States peacetime support in current Secretary of Defense guidance, including approved supply support arrangements with foreign military sales countries, and support the scheduled establishment through normal appropriation and procurement leadtime periods.

peacetime materiel

   consumption and losses	[USA] DoD:  The quantity of an item consumed, lost, or worn-out beyond economical repair through normal appropriation and procurement leadtime periods.

Peach Wings	[USA] Exchange of the surviving Canadian F-101s for upgraded F-101B interceptors, 1970.

peak overpressure(*)	[USA] DoD:  The maximum value of overpressure at a given location which is generally experienced at the instant the shock (or blast) wave reaches that location. See also shock wave.

PEAM	Personal Electronic Aid for Maintenance

PEAS/SOAS	PSYOP Effects and Analysis/SOAS

PEC	Program Element Code

PECI	Productivity Enhanced Capital Investment

PECM	Passive ECM

PECP	Preliminary Engineering Change Proposal

pecuniary liability	[USA] DoD:  A personal, joint, or corporate monetary obligation to make good any lostt, damaged, or destroyed property resulting from fault or neglect. It may also result under conditions stipulated in a contract or bond.

PED	Purchase Early Development

PEDS	Program Element Descriptive Summary

PEE	[UK] Proof and Experimental Establishment, at Foulness.

PEEC	Personnel Emergency Estimator Capability

PEG	Program Evaluation Group

Peipenkopf	[Germany] EO-homing anti-tank missile.  WWII.

PELSS	Precision Emitter Locator Strike System

PEM	Program Element Monitor

PEMRC	Program Executive Management Review Committee

PENAID	Penetration Aid

pencil beam(*)	[USA] DoD:  A searchlight beam reduced to, or set at, its minimum width.

penetration (air traffic control)	[USA] DoD:  That portion of a published high altitude instrument approach procedure which prescribes a descent path from the fix on which the procedure is based to a fix or altitude from which an approach to the airport is made.

penetration (intelligence)	[USA] DoD:  The recruitment of agents within or the infiltration of agents or technical monitoring devices in an organization or group for the purpose of acquiring information or of influencing its activities.

penetration aids	[USA] DoD:  Techniques and/or devices employed by offensive aerospace weapon systems to increase the probability of penetration of enemy defenses.

penetration(*)	[USA] DoD:  In land operations, a form of offensive which seeks to break through the enemy's defense and disrupt the defensive system.

PEOC	Presidential Emergency Operations Room

PEP	Peak Envelope Power

PEP	Performance Evaluation Program

PEP	Preliminary Evaluation Plan

PEP	Productivity Enhancement Program

PEP	Project Element Plan

PEPCI	Providing Emergency Presidential Communications Interface

PEPE	Perkin-Elmer Performance Evaluation

percentage clearance(*)	[USA] DoD:  In mine warfare, the estimated percentage of mines of specified characteristics which have been cleared from an area or channel.

perception management	[USA] DoD:  Actions to convey and/or deny selected information and indicators to foreign audiences to influence their emotions, motives, and objective reasoning; and to intelligence systems and leaders at all levels to influence official estimates, ultimately resulting in foreign behaviors and official actions favorable to the originator's objectives. In various ways, perception management combines truth projection, operations security, cover and deception, and psychological operations. See also psychological operations.

perimeter defense	[USA] DoD:  A defense without an exposed flank, consisting of forces deployed along the perimeter of the defended area.

periodic intelligence summary	[USA] DoD:  A report of the intelligence situation in a tactical operation, normally produced at corps level or its equivalent, and higher, usually at intervals of 24 hours, or as directed by the commander. Also called PERINTSUM.

peripheral war	[USA] DoD:  Not to be used. See limited war.

perishable cargo	[USA] DoD:  Cargo requiring refrigeration, such as meat, fruit, fresh vegetables, and medical department biologicals. See also cargo.

perishable target	[USA] DoD:  A force or activity at a specific location whose value as a target can decrease substantially during a specified time.  A significant decrease in value occurs when the target moves or the operational circumstances change to the extent that the target is no longer lucrative. See also target.

PERL	Pre-positioned Equipment Requirements List

permafrost	[USA] DoD:  Permanently frozen subsoil.

permanent echo(*)	[USA] DoD:  Any dense and fixed radar return caused by reflection of energy from the Earth's surface. Distinguished from "ground clutter" by being from definable locations rather than large areas.

PERMARS	MACOM Military Personnel Management Reports System (USA)

PERMIS	Preference Management Information System

permissive action link	[USA] DoD:  A device included in or attached to a nuclear weapon system to preclude arming and/or launching until the insertion of a prescribed discrete code or combination. It may include equipment and cabling external to the weapon or weapon system to activate components within the weapon or weapon system.

permissive environment	[USA] DoD:  See operational environment.

PERS	ACD Personnel subsystem (PACAF)

PERSAS	Personnel Accounting System (USAFE)

PERSCO	Personnel Support For Contingency Operations (USAF)

PERSCOM	Personnel Command

PERSDEP	Personnel Deployment Report

Pershing	[USA] DoD:  A mobile surface-to-surface inertially guided missile of a solid propellant type. It possesses a nuclear warhead capability and is designed to support the ground forces with the attack of long range ground targets. Designated as MGM-31A.

PERSINSCOM	Personnel Information System Command (USA)

persistency(*)	[USA] DoD:  In biological or chemical warfare, the characteristic of an agent which pertains to the duration of its effectiveness under determined conditions after its dispersal.

PERSITREP	Personnel Situation Report (USA)

PERSNET	Personnel Communications Network

personal locator beacon(*)	[USA] DoD:  An emergency radio locator beacon with a two-way speech facility carried by crew members, either on their person or in their survival equipment, and capable of providing homing signals to assist search and rescue operations. See also crash locator beacon; emergency locator beacon.

personal property	[USA] DoD:  Property of any kind or any interest therein, except real property, records of the Federal Government, and naval vessels of the following categories: surface combatants, support ships, and submarines.

personnel	[USA] DoD:  Those individuals required in either a military or civilian capacity to accomplish the assigned mission.

personnel increment number	[USA] DoD:  A seven-character, alphanumeric field that uniquely describes a non-unit-related personnel entry (line) in a Joint Operation Planning and Execution System time-phased force and deployment data. Also called PIN.

personnel reaction time

   (nuclear)(*)	[USA] DoD:  The time required by personnel to take prescribed protective measures after receipt of a nuclear strike warning.

personnel security

   investigation	[USA] DoD:  An inquiry into the activities of an individual which is designed to develop pertinent information pertaining to trustworthiness and suitability for a position of trust as related to loyalty, character, emotional stability, and reliability.

perspective grid(*)	[USA] DoD:  A network of lines, drawn or superimposed on a photograph, to represent the perspective of a systematic network of lines on the ground or datum plane.

PERSTAT	Personnel Status Report

PERT	Program Evaluation and Review Technique

PES	PACOM Exercise Schedule (PACOM)

PEST	Pesticide Evaluation Summary Tabulation System (USAF)

PET	Prototype Evaluation Testing

PETNAIS	Pacific Essential Telecommunications Network and Information System (PACAF)

PETROL RAM	Petroleum Resource Automated Management

petroleum intersectional

   service(*)	[USA] DoD:  An intersectional or interzonal service in a theater of operations that operates pipe-lines and related facilities for the supply of bulk petroleum products to theater Army elements and other forces as directed.

petroleum, oils, and

   lubricants(*)	[USA] DoD:  A broad term which includes all petroleum and associated products used by the Armed Forces. Also called POL.

PEWS	Portable EDS Workstation

PEWSX	PEWS Q-D Subsystem

PF	[USA] USN:  Patrol Frigate

PF	Power Factor

PFA	Popular Flying Association

PFA	Probability of False Alarm

PFCS	Primary Flight Control System

PFD	Primary Flight Display

PFF	Planning Factors File (JOPS)

PFIS	MAJCOM Personnel Feedback Information System (MAC)

PFK	Program Function Key

PFM	Patient Flow Model (USA)

PFM	Pulse Frequency Modulation

PFMDS	PACAF Force Management Display System

PFP	[NATO] Partnership For Peace

PFR	Program Financial Review

PG	[USA] USN:  Patrol Gunboat

PG	Planning Guidance

PG	Project Group

PGH	[USA] USN:  Patrol Gunboat, Hydrofoil

PGM	[USA] Missile.  PGM-11 Redstone.

PGM	Planning Guidance Memorandum (SECAF/CSAF)

PGM	Precision Guided Missile/Munitions

PGOC	Payload Ground Operations Control (NASA)

Phalanx	[USA] DoD:  A close-in weapons system providing automatic, autonomous terminal defense against the anti-ship cruise missile threat. The system includes self-contained search and track radars, weapons control, and a 20-mm M61 gun firing sub-caliber penetrators.

Phantom II	[USA] DoD:  A twin-engine, supersonic, multipurpose, all-weather jet fighter/bomber. It operates from land and aircraft carriers and employs both air-to-air and air-to-surface weapons. The Phantom is a prime air interdiction/close air support and fleet defense vehicle.  Special missions such as laser bombing, electronic bombing, and radar bombing are considered routine capabilities. It is capable of employing nuclear and nonnuclear weapons. Designated as F-4. RF-4 is the photo-reconnaissance version.

phantom order	[USA] DoD:  A draft contract with an industrial establishment for wartime production of a specific product with provisions for necessary preplanning in time of peace and for immediate execution of the contract upon receipt of proper authority.

PHASE IV	Base Level Data Automation Program (USAF)

phase line(*)	[USA] DoD:  A line utilized for control and coordination of military operations, usually a terrain feature extending across the zone of action. See also report line.

phases of military government	[USA] DoD:  1. assault--That period which commences with first contact with civilians ashore and extends to the establishment of military government control ashore by the landing force. 2. consolidation--That period which commences with the establishment of military government control ashore by the landing force and extends to the establishment of control by occupation forces. 3. occupation--That period which commences when an area has been occupied in fact, and the military commander within that area is in a position to enforce public safety and order. See also civil affairs; military occupation.

PHIGS	Programmer's Hierarchical Interface Graphics Standard

PHM	[USA] USN:  Missile-armed Patrol Hydrofoil.

PHM	Hydrofoil Patrol Craft, Medium

Phoenix	[USA] DoD:  A long-range air-to-air missile with electronic guidance/homing. Designated as AIM-54A.

phonetic alphabet	[USA] DoD:  A list of standard words used to identify letters in a message transmitted by radio or telephone. The following are the authorized words, listed in order, for each letter in the alphabet: ALPHA, BRAVO, CHARLIE, DELTA, ECHO, FOXTROT, GOLF, HOTEL, INDIA, JULIETT, KILO, LIMA, MIKE, NOVEMBER, OSCAR, PAPA, QUEBEC, ROMEO, SIERRA, TANGO, UNIFORM, VICTOR, WHISKEY, X-RAY, YANKEE, and ZULU.

phoney minefield(*)	[USA] DoD:  An area free of live mines used to simulate a minefield, or section of a minefield, with the object of deceiving the enemy. See also gap, minefield.

PHOTINT	[USA] DoD:  See photographic intelligence.

photo interpretation key	[USA] DoD:  See imagery interpretation key.

photo nadir(*)	[USA] DoD:  The point at which a vertical line through the perspective center of the camera lens intersects the photo plane.

photoflash bomb(*)	[USA] DoD:  A bomb designed to produce a brief and intense illumination for medium altitude night photography.

photoflash cartridge(*)	[USA] DoD:  A pyrotechnic cartridge designed to produce a brief and intense illumination for low altitude night photography.

photogrammetric control(*)	[USA] DoD:  Control established by photogrammetric methods as distinguished from control established by ground methods.  Also called minor control.

photogrammetry(*)	[USA] DoD:  The science or art of obtaining reliable measurements from photographic images.

photographic coverage	[USA] DoD:  The extent to which an area is covered by photography from one mission or a series of missions or in a period of time. Coverage, in this sense, conveys the idea of availability of photography and is not a synonym for the word "photography."

photographic intelligence	[USA] DoD:  The collected products of photographic interpretation, classified and evaluated for intelligence use. Also called PHOTINT.

photographic interpretation	[USA] DoD:  See imagery interpretation.

photographic panorama	[USA] DoD:  A continuous photograph or an assemblage of overlapping oblique or ground photographs which have been matched and joined together to form a continuous photographic representation of the area.

photographic reading(*)	[USA] DoD:  The simple recognition of natural or manmade features from photographs not involving imagery interpretation techniques.

photographic scale(*)	[USA] DoD:  The ratio of a distance measured on a photograph or mosaic to the corresponding distance on the ground, classified as follows: a. very large scale--1:4,999 and larger. b. large scale--1:5,000 to 1:9,999. c. medium scale--1:10,000 to 1:24,999. d. small scale--1:25,000 to 1:49,999. e. very small scale--1:50,000 and smaller. See also scale.

photographic sortie	[USA] DoD:  See imagery sortie.

photographic strip(*)	[USA] DoD:  Series of successive overlapping photographs taken along a selected course or direction.

photomap(*)	[USA] DoD:  A reproduction of a photograph or photomosaic upon which the grid lines, marginal data, contours, place names, boundaries, and other data may be added.

PHQ	Peacetime Headquarters (NATO)

PHT	Packaging, Handling & Transportation

PHT	Port Hold Time

PHTS	Packaging, Handling, Transportation, Storage (ILS)

physical characteristics	[USA] DoD:  Those military characteristics of equipment which are primarily physical in nature, such as weight, shape, volume, water-proofing, and sturdiness.

physical security(*)	[USA] DoD:  That part of security concerned with physical measures designed to safeguard personnel; to prevent unauthorized access to equipment, installations, material, and documents; and to safeguard them against espionage, sabotage, damage, and theft. See also communications security; protective security; security.

PI	Periodic Inspection

PI	Photo Interpreter

PI	Photographic Intelligence

PI	Plan Information

PI	Point of Impact

PI	Practice Interception

PI	Predicted Impact

PI	Protocol Interpreter

PIAS	PLSS Intelligence Augmentation System

PIAT	[UK] Projector, Infantry, Anti-Tank. WWII anti-tank weapon, a shoulder-held spigot mortar.

PIC	Pacific Imagery Processing and Interpretation Center

PIC	Parent Indicator Code

PIC	Photo Interpretation Console

PIC	Pilot In Command

Picket	[UK] Delivery of Spitfires to Malta, 21 and 29 March 1942.

pictomap	[USA] DoD:  A topographic map in which the photographic imagery of a standard mosaic has been converted into interpretable colors and symbols by means of a pictomap process.

pictorial symbolization(*)	[USA] DoD:  The use of symbols which convey the visual character of the features they represent.

PID	[USA] DoD:  See plan identification number.

PID	Plan Identification Number

PID	Position Identifier

PID	Program Identifier

PIDP	Programmable Indicator Data Processor

PIDP II	Second Generation PIDP Hardware

pier	[USA] DoD:  1. A structure extending into the water approximately perpendicular to a shore or a bank and providing berthing for ships and which may also provide cargo-handling facilities. 2. A structure extending into the water approximately perpendicular to a shore or bank and providing a promenade or place for other use, as a fishing pier. 3. A support for the spans of a bridge. See also quay; wharf.

Pierce Arrow	[USA] Strike at North Vietnamese torpedo boat bases, as a retaliation for the so-called Tonkin Gulf Incident. 1964.

PIF	[USA] Photo Interpretation Facility.

PIF	Productivity Investment Fund

PIFRS	Prototype Increase Frequency Reporting System (OJCS)

Pig Trough	[UK] A rack carrying 14 2in anti-aircraft rockets, introduced on RN ships in the beginning of WWII.

pigeon	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "The magnetic bearing and distance of base (or unit indicated) from you is _____ degrees ______ miles."

PIL	Preferred Item List

Pillar Box	[UK] Anti-aircraft rocket launcher, a circular box with an aimer in the central seat and ten rockets at each side. WWII.

pillbox(*)	[USA] DoD:  A small, low fortification that houses machine guns, antitank weapons, etc. A pillbox is usually made of concrete, steel, or filled sandbags.

PILOT	[USA] Piloted Lowspeed TestsMartin-Marietta X-24.  Low Speed was in comparison with the X-23 PRIME vehicle.

pilot's trace(*)	[USA] DoD:  A rough overlay to a map made by the pilot of a photographic reconnaissance aircraft during or immediately after a sortie. It shows the location, direction, number, and order of photographic runs made, together with the camera(s) used on each run.

PIM	Position of Intended Movement

PIM	Programmatic Interchange Meetings

PIMS	Procurement Information Management Services (DLA)

PIN	[USA] DoD:  See personnel increment number.

PIN	Particle Induced Noise

PIN	Plan Identification Number

Pine Tree	[USA / Canada] A line of early-warning ballistic missile radar stations, close the US-Canadian border, on the Canadian side. Covers most of Canada.

Pink Team	[USA] Organization of the US helicopter units of the Cavalry; divided into a White section for reconnaissance, a Red section with gunships, and a Blue section with infantry carriers.

Pinpoint	[UK] Delivery of Spitfires to Malta, 16 July 1942.

pinpoint photograph(*)	[USA] DoD:  A single photograph or a stereo pair of a specific object or target.

pinpoint target(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, a target less than 50 meters in diameter.

pinpoint(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. A precisely identified point, especially on the ground, that locates a very small target, a reference point for rendezvous or for other purposes; the coordinates that define this point. 2. The ground position of aircraft determined by direct observation of the ground.

Pinsel	[Germany] EO-homing anti-tank missile.  WWII

PIO	Public Information Officer

PIP	Planning Integration Process

PIP	Product Integration Program

PIP	Program Implementation Plan

PIPD	Planning Input for Program Development

pipeline(*)	[USA] DoD:  In logistics, the channel of support or a specific portion thereof by means of which materiel or personnel flow from sources of procurement to their point of use.

Piperack	[Allied] Jamming transmitter, fitted to the lead aircraft of bomber formations.

PIPPS	Publication Information Processing and Printing System

PIPS	PCAC Information Processing System (DIA/NSA)

PIPS	Plans Integration Partition System (JCS)

PIPS	Portable Interactive Planning system (SAC)

PIR	Primary Intelligence Requirements

Piranha	Communications Jammer (OG181) (USA)

PIREP	Pilot Report

PISD	Pacific Information Systems Division (AFCC)

pitch angle(*)	[USA] DoD:  The angle between the aircraft's longitudinal axis and the horizontal plane. Also called inclination angle.

pitch(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. The rotation of an aircraft or ship about its lateral axis. 2. In air photography, the camera rotation about the transverse axis of the aircraft. Also called tip.

PITMOS	Post Mode Optimizing System

PIWG	Permanent Interoperability Working Group

PIXEL	Picture Element

PJH	PLRS/JTIDS Hybrid System

PK	Probability of Kill

PKG-POL	Packaged POL

PKR	[USSR] Protivolodochniy kreyser (anti-submarine cruiser)

PKT	Packet

PL	[USSR] Podvodnaya lodka (patrol submarine)

PL	Public Law

PL1	Programming Language

PLA	[USSR] Atomnaya podvodnaya lodka (nuclear attack submarine)

PLA	Plain Language Addressee

PLA	Programmable Logic Array

PLAD	Plain Language Address Directory

PLADS	Plain Language Address System

Plain Jane	[USA] First AC-130A gunship version, also reported as nickname for the KC-135A.

plan for landing	[USA] DoD:  In amphibious operations, a collective term referring to all individually prepared naval and landing force documents which, taken together, present in detail all instructions for execution of the ship-to-shore movement.

plan identification number	[USA] DoD:  1. A command-unique four-digit number followed by a suffix indicating the Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan (JSCP) year for which the plan is written, e.g., "2220-95". 2. In the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) data base, a five-digit number representing the command-unique four-digit identifier, followed by a one character, alphabetic suffix indicating the operation plan option, or a one-digit number numeric value indicating the JSCP year for which the pllan is written. Also called PID.

plan information capability	[USA] DoD:  This capability allows a supported command to enter and update key elements of information in an operation plan stored in the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System.

plan position indicator(*)	[USA] DoD:  A cathode ray tube on which radar returns are so displayed as to bear the same relationship to the transmitter as the objects giving rise to them.

planimetric map	[USA] DoD:  A map representing only the horizontal position of features. Sometimes called a line map. See also map.

planned target (nuclear)	[USA] DoD:  A nuclear target planned on an area or point in which a need is anticipated. A planned nuclear target may be scheduled or on call. Firing data for a planned nuclear target may or may not be determined in advance. Coordination and warning of friendly troops and aircraft are mandatory.

planned target(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, a target on which fire is prearranged.

planning directive	[USA] DoD:  In amphibious operations, the plan issued by commander, amphibious task force, following receipt of the initiating directive, to ensure that the planning process and interdependent plans developed by the amphibious task force headquarters and assigned major forces will be coordinated, the plan completed in the time allowed, and important aspects not overlooked.

planning factor(*)	[USA] DoD:  A multiplier used in planning to estimate the amount and type of effort involved in a contemplated operation. Planning factors are often expressed as rates, ratios, or lengths of time.

planograph	[USA] DoD:  A scale drawing of a storage area showing the approved layout of the area, location of bulk, bin, rack, and box pallet areas, aisles, assembly areas, walls, doorways, directions of storage, office space, wash rooms, and other support and operational areas.

plant equipment	[USA] DoD:  Personal property of a capital nature, consisting of equipment, furniture, vehicles, machine tools, test equipment, and accessory and auxiliary items, but excluding special tooling and special test equipment, used or capable of use in the manufacture of supplies or for any administrative or general plant purpose.

PLAP	[USSR] Atomnaya protivolodochnaya podlodka (nuclear hunter-killer submarine)

PLARB 	[USSR] Atomnaya podlodka raketnaya ballisticheskaya (nuclear ballistic missile submarine)

PLARK 	[USSR] Atomnaya podlodka raketnaya krilataya (nuclear cruise missile submarine)

plastic range(*)	[USA] DoD:  The stress range in which a material will not fail when subjected to the action of a force, but will not recover completely so that a permanent deformation results when the force is removed.

plastic zone(*)	[USA] DoD:  The region beyond the rupture zone associated with crater formation resulting from an explosion in which there is no visible rupture, but in which the soil is permanently deformed and compressed to a high density. See also rupture zone.

PLAT	Platoon

plate(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. In cartography: a. a printing plate of zinc, aluminum, or engraved copper; b. collective term for all "states" of an engraved map reproduced from the same engraved printing plate; c. all detail to appear on a map or chart which will be reproduced from a single printing plate (e.g., the "blue plate" or the "contour plate"). 2. In photography, a transparent medium, usually glass, coated with a photographic emulsion. See also diapositive; transparency.

platform drop(*)	[USA] DoD:  The airdrop of loaded platforms from rear loading aircraft with roller conveyors. See also airdrop; airdrop platform.

PLD	Program Load Disc

PLFA	Primary Level Field Activity

PLI	Private Line Interface

PLK   	[USSR] Podlodka raketnaya krilataya (cruise missile submarine)

PLL	Prescribed Load List

PLN	Program Line Number

plot(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. Map, chart, or graph representing data of any sort. 2. Representation on a diagram or chart of the position or course of a target in terms of angles and distances from positions; location of a position on a map or a chart. 3. The visual display of a single location of an airborne object at a particular instant of time. 4. A portion of a map or overlay on which are drawn the outlines of the areas covered by one or more photographs. See also master plot.

PLP	Procedural Language Processor

PLRS	Position Location Reporting System (USMC)

PLS	Pre-Launch Survivability

PLSC	PACAF Logistics Support Center

PLSO	Phonetic Letters Spelled Out

PLSS	Precision Location Strike System (USAF)

PLT	Pilot

Plunder	[Allied] Montgomerys crossing of the Rhine, 23 and 24 March 1944.

PM	[USA] USN:  Patrol Missile Boat

PM 	[USSR] Plovuchaya masterskaya (floating workshop)

PM	Phase Modulation

PM	Preventative Maintenance

PM	Procedure Memory

PM	Product Management

PM	Program Manager

PM	Program Memorandum

PM	Project/Program Manager

PMAD	Portable Maintenance Aid Device (USA)

PMAG	Program Management Advisory Group

PMAPS	Predirected Munitions Automated Planning System (USAFE)

PMC	[USA] DoD:  See partial mission capable.

PMC	Port Management Center (MAC)

PMC	Program Management Charter

PMC	Program Manager Charter

PMC (B,M,S)	Partially Mission Capable (Both, Maintenance, Supply)

PMCC	Port Management Control Center

PMCM	[USA] DoD:  See partial mission capable, maintenance.

PMCS	[USA] DoD:  See partial mission capable, supply.

PMD	Program Management Directive

PMD	Program Management Document

PMDP	Project Manager Development Program

PME	Precision Measurement Equipment

PME	Prime Mission Equipment

PME	Professional Military Education

PMEL	Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory

PMG	Program Maintenance Group

PMGM	Program Manager Guidance Memorandum

PMH	Petroleum Movement History (MSC)

PMI	Preventive Maintenance Inspection

PMIS	Personnel Management Information Systems (USAF)

PMIS	Production Management Information System (DMMIS) (AFLC)

PMIS	Project Management Information System

PMISP	Personnel Management Information System Plan (USAF)

PMO	Program Management Office

PMOC	Prototype Mission Operations Center (SPACECMD)

PMP	Performance Monitoring Program

PMP	Prime Mission Product

PMP	Program Management Directive

PMP	Program Management Plan

PMR	Primary Mission Readiness

PMR	Program Management Responsibilities

PMR	Program Management Review

PMR	Program Modification Request

PMR	Provisioning Master Record (USA)

PMRT	Program Management Responsibility Transfer

PMRTD	Program/Project Management Responsibility Date

PMRTP	Program Management Responsibility Transfer Plan

PMS	PACOM Munitions Storage

PMS	Performance Monitoring System

PMS	Pipeline Management System (USAF)

PMS	Planned Maintenance Support

PMS	Production Management Support

PMSS	Program Management Support System

PMSV	Pilot to Metro Services

PMTC	[USA] Point Mugu Test Center, missile test center of the USN.

PMTP	Program Management Transfer Point

PMTPD	Program Management Transfer Point Date

PMTPM	Program Management Transfer Point Milestone

PMTPP	Program Management Transfer Point Plan

PN	Primary Node

PN	Pseudonoise

PNFE	Prototype Network Front End

PNMP	Preliminary NMCS Master Plan

PNSS	Pseudonoise Spread Spectrum

PO	Program Office/Officer

PO	Project Office

PO	Purchasing Office

POC	Point of Contact

POC-ET	Proof of Concept Experimental Testbed

POD	[USA] DoD:  See port of debarkation.

POD	Plan Of the Day

POD	Probability of Detention

POD	Proposed Operational Dates

POE	[USA] DoD:  See port of embarkation.

POET	Primer Oscillator Expendable Transponder

POEWGP	WIN Operational Experiments Working Group

pogo	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "Switch to communications channel number preceding 'pogo.' If unable to establish communications, switch to channel number following 'pogo.' "

POI	Period of Interest

POI	Program of Instruction

point defense	[USA] DoD:  The defense or protection of special vital elements and installations; e.g., command and control facilities, air bases.

point designation grid(*)	[USA] DoD:  A system of lines, having no relation to the actual scale, or orientation, drawn on a map, chart, or air photograph dividing it into squares so that points can be more readily located.

point of impact(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. The point on the drop zone where the first parachutist or air dropped cargo item lands or is expected to land.  2. The point at which a projectile, bomb, or re-entry vehicle impacts or is expected to impact.

point of no return(*)	[USA] DoD:  A point along an aircraft track beyond which its endurance will not permit return to its own or some other associated base on its own fuel supply.

point target	[USA] DoD:  1. A target of such small dimension that it requires the accurate placement of ordnance in order to neutralize or destroy it.  2. nuclear--A target in which the ratio of radius of damage to target radius is equal to or greater than 5.

point target (nuclear)	[USA] DoD:  See point target, Part 2.

point to point sealift	[USA] DoD:  The movement of troops and/or cargo in Military Sealift Command nucleus or commercial shipping between established ports, in administrative landings or logistics over the shore operations. See also administrative landing; administrative movement; logistics over the shore operations.

Pointblank	[Allied] Instruction for the bomber offensive against Germany, 10 June 1943.

poised mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  A mine in which the ship counter setting has been run down to "one" and which is ready to detonate at the next actuation.  See also mine.

POL	[USA] DoD:  See petroleum, oils, and lubricants.

POL/MIL	Political/Military

polar coordinates(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. Coordinates derived from the distance and angular measurements from a fixed point (pole). 2. In artillery and naval gunfire support, the direction, distance, and vertical correction from the observer/spotter position to the target.

polar plot(*)	[USA] DoD:  The method of locating a target or point on the map by means of polar coordinates.

Polaris	[USA] DoD:  An underwater/surface-launched, surface-to-surface, solid-propellant ballistic missile with inertial guidance and nuclear warhead. Designated as UGM-27. UGM-27A--1,200 nautical mile range. UGM-27B--1,500 nautical mile range. UGM-27C--2,500 nautical mile range.

POLCAP	Petroleum Capability

political intelligence	[USA] DoD:  Intelligence concerning foreign and domestic policies of governments and the activities of political movements.

political warfare	[USA] DoD:  Aggressive use of political means to achieve national objectives.

politico-military gaming	[USA] DoD:  Simulation of situations involving the interaction of political, military, sociological, psychological, economic, scientific, and other appropriate factors.

POLREP	PACOM Petroleum Report (PACOM)

POM	Point of Presence

POM	Preparation for Overseas Movement

POM	Program Objectives Memorandum

POM	Project Operations and Milestones

POMC	Period of Minimum Change

POMCUS	Pre-positioned Overseas Materiel Configured to Unit Sets (USA)

POMINS	Portable Mine Neutralization System

POMO	Production Oriented Maintenance Organization

POMSS	Pre-positioned Operational Material Storage Site

POMWG	Program Objective Memorandum Working Group

PON	Project Originator Number

pool	[USA] DoD:  1. To maintain and control a supply of resources or personnel upon which other activities may draw. The primary purpose of a pool is to promote maximum efficiency of use of the pooled resources or personnel, e.g., a petroleum pool, a labor and equipment pool. 2.  Any combination of resources which serves a common purpose.

POP	Period of Performance

POP	Point of Presence

popeye	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "In clouds or area of reduced visibility."

Porcupine	[UK] Version of Hedgehog with percussion firing instead of electric firing. Abandoned.

port	[USA] DoD:  A place at which ships may discharge or receive their cargoes. It includes any port accessible to ships on the seacoast, navigable rivers or inland waterways. The term "ports" should not be used in conjunction with air facilities which are designated as aerial ports, airports, etc. See also control port; indoctrination port; major port; minor port; secondary port; water terminal.

port capacity(*)	[USA] DoD:  The estimated capacity of a port or an anchorage to clear cargo in 24 hours usually expressed in tons. See also beach capacity; clearance capacity.

port complex(*)	[USA] DoD:  A port complex comprises one or more port areas of varying importance whose activities are geographically linked either because these areas are dependent on a common inland transport system or because they constitute a common initial destination for convoys.

port designator(*)	[USA] DoD:  A group of letters identifying ports in convoy titles or messages.

port evacuation of cargoes(*)	[USA] DoD:  The removal of cargoes from a threatened port to alternative storage sites.

port evacuation of shipping(*)	[USA] DoD:  The movement of merchant ships from a threatened port for their own protection.

port of debarkation	[USA] DoD:  The geographic point at which cargo or personnel are discharged. May be a seaport or aerial port of debarkation. For unit requirements, it may or may not coincide with the destination.  Also called POD. See also port of embarkation.

port of embarkation	[USA] DoD:  The geographic point in a routing scheme from which cargo or personnel depart. May be a seaport or aerial port from which personnel and equipment flow to port of debarkation. For unit and nonunit requirements, it may or may not coincide with the origin.  Also called POE. See also port of debarkation.

port security(*)	[USA] DoD:  The safeguarding of vessels, harbors, ports, waterfront facilities and cargo from internal threats such as: destruction, loss, or injury from sabotage or other subversive acts; accidents; thefts; or other causes of similar nature. See also harbor defense; physical security; security.

PORTS	Ports Characteristics File (WWMCCS)

POS	[USA] DoD:  See primary operating stocks.

POS	Peacetime Operating Stocks

POSC	Primary Operations System Control

POSE	Portable Operating System Environment

Poseidon	[USA] DoD:  A two-stage, solid propellant ballistic missile capable of being launched from a specially configured submarine operating in either its surface or submerged mode. The missile is equipped with inertial guidance, nuclear warheads, and a maneuverable bus that has the capability to carry up to 14 reentry bodies which can be directed to as many as 14 separate targets. Designated as UGM-73A.

POSF	Ports of Support File

POSIT	Position Report

position defense(*)	[USA] DoD:  The type of defense in which the bulk of the defending force is disposed in selected tactical localities where the decisive battle is to be fought. Principal reliance is placed on the ability of the forces in the defended localities to maintain their positions and to control the terrain between them. The reserve is used to add depth, to block, or restore the battle position by counterattack.

positional defense	[USA] DoD:  See position defense.

positive control	[USA] DoD:  A method of airspace control which relies on positive identification, tracking, and direction of aircraft within an airspace, conducted with electronic means by an agency having the authority and responsibility therein.

positive identification and radar

   advisory zone	[USA] DoD:  A specified area established for identification and flight following of aircraft in the vicinity of a fleet-defended area.

positive phase of the shock

   wave	[USA] DoD:  The period during which the pressure rises very sharply to a value that is higher than ambient and then decreases rapidly to the ambient pressure. See also negative phase of the shock wave; shock wave.

POSIX	Portable Operating System Interface for Computer Environment

POSS	Prototype Optical Surveillance Subsystem

possible	[USA] DoD:  A term used to qualify a statement made under conditions wherein some evidence exists to support the statement. This evidence is sufficient to warrant mention, but insufficient to warrant assumption as true. See also probable.

POST	[USA] Proposed Optical Stinger.	A FIM-92 version with a new seeker.

POST	Prototype Ocean Surveillance Terminal (USN)

post hostilities period	[USA] DoD:  That period subsequent to the date of ratification by political authorities of agreements to terminate hostilities.

postattack period	[USA] DoD:  In nuclear warfare, that period which extends from the termination of the final attack until political authorities agree to terminate hostilities. See also post-hostilities period; transattack period.

poststrike reconnaissance	[USA] DoD:  Missions undertaken for the purpose of gathering information used to measure results of a strike.

POT	Pre-Production Operational Test

POTS	Purchase of Telephones and Systems

pounce	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "I am in position to engage target."

POV	Privately Owned Vehicle

POW	Prisoner Of War

PP	Point-to-Point

PPA	[USSR] Pastanovchik-Pamech AktivniiActive Jammer. As in Mi-18PPA Hip-J

PPA	PACAF Product Performance Agreement Center (ASD)

PPA	Program, Project, and Activity

PPBG	Preliminary Program and Budget Guidance

PPBS	Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System

PPC	Petroleum Planning Committee

PPC	Production Planning and Control

PPCA	Preliminary Physical Configuration Audit

PPDB	Point Positioning Data Base

PPE	PAVE PAWS East

PPE	Pre-Production Evaluation

PPFS	Product Performance Feedback System

PPG	Pulses Per Group

PPGM	Planning, Programming, and Guidance Memorandum

PPI	Plan Position Indicator

PPI	Pre-Planned Product Improvements

PPI gauge	[USA] DoD:  See international loading gauge.

PPIF	Photographic Processing and Interpretation Facilities

PPIRG	PAVE PAWS Interface Requirements Group

PPL	Private Pilots License

PPLAN	Programming Plan

PPM	Presidential Review Memorandum

PPM	Principal Period of Maintenance

PPM	Pulse Position Modulation

PPMMS	Polaris/Poseidon Material Management System (USN)

PPMS	Personal Property Movement and Storage System (USAF)

PPP	Preposition Procurement Package

PPPO	Personal Property Processing Office

PPR	Prepublication Review

PPR	Prior Permission Required

PPRR	Program Pre-Release Reviews

PPS	Proposal Pricing System

PPS	Pulse Per Second

PPSL	Program Parts Selection List

PPSO	Personal Property Shipping Office

PPT	Port Processing Time

PPW	PAVE PAWS West

PPWSM	Post Production Weapon System Management

PQT	Preliminary Qualifications Test

PR	Directorate of Programs and Resources or Deputy Chief of Staff, Requirements and Programs

PR	Photo-Reconnaissance

PR	Preliminary Review

PR	Public Relations

PR	Pulse Rate

PR	Purchase Request

practice mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. In land mine warfare, an inert mine to which is fitted a fuze and a device to indicate, in a non-lethal fashion, that the fuze has been activated. See also mine. 2. In naval mine warfare, an inert-filled mine but complete with assembly, suitable for instruction and for practice in preparation. See also drill mine.

Prairie Fire	[USA] Reconnaissance missions in Vietnam, north of the 17th degree.

PRAM	Productivity, Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability

PRAMS	Passenger Reservation and Manifesting System (MAC)

PRB	Program Review Board (DCA)

PRC	Passenger Reservation Center

PRC	People's Republic of China

PRC	Personnel Readiness Center

PRC	Policy Review Committee (NSC)

PRC	Program Review Committee

PRCP	Programmed Communication Electronic Support Program

PRD	Product Requirements Document

PRDA	Program Research and Development Announcement

pre-launch survivability	[USA] DoD:  The probability that a delivery and/or launch vehicle will survive an enemy attack under an established condition of warning.

prearranged fire(*)	[USA] DoD:  Fire that is formally planned and executed against targets or target areas of known location. Such fire is usually planned well in advance and is executed at a predetermined time or during a predetermined period of time. See also fire; on call; scheduled fire.

preassault operation	[USA] DoD:  In amphibious operations, an operation conducted in the amphibious objective area before the assault phase begins.

PREC	Precedence

precautionary launch	[USA] DoD:  The launching of nuclear loaded aircraft under imminent nuclear attack so as to preclude friendly aircraft destruction and loss of weapons on the ground/carrier.

precedence	[USA] DoD:  1. communications--A designation assigned to a message by the originator to indicate to communications personnel the relative order of handling and to the addressee the order in which the message is to be noted. 2. reconnaissance--A letter designation, assigned by a unit requesting several reconnaissance missions, to indicate the relative order of importance, within an established priority, of the mission requested. See also flash message; immediate message; priority message; routine message.

precession	[USA] DoD:  See apparent precession; induced precession; real precession.

precise frequency	[USA] DoD:  A frequency requirement accurate to within one part in 1,000,000,000.

precise time	[USA] DoD:  A time requirement accurate to within 10 milliseconds.

precision approach	[USA] DoD:  An approach in which range, azimuth, and glide slope information are provided to the pilot. See also final approach; nonprecision approach.

precision bombing	[USA] DoD:  Bombing directed at a specific point target.

precursor front(*)	[USA] DoD:  An air pressure wave which moves ahead of the main blast wave for some distance as a result of a nuclear explosion of appropriate yield and low burst height over a heat-absorbing (or dusty) surface. The pressure at the precursor front increases more gradually than in a true (or idea,) shock wave, so that the behavior in the precursor region is said to be nonideal.

precursor sweeping(*)	[USA] DoD:  The sweeping of an area by relatively safe means in order to reduce the risk to mine countermeasures vessels iin subsequent operations.

predicted fire(*)	[USA] DoD:  Fire that is delivered without adjustment.

predominant height(*)	[USA] DoD:  In air reconnaissance, the height of 51 percent or more of the structures within an area of similar surface material.

preemptive attack	[USA] DoD:  An attack initiated on the basis of incontrovertible evidence that an enemy attack is imminent.

preemptive war	[USA] DoD:  Not to be used. See preemptive attack.

preflight inspection	[USA] DoD:  See before-flight inspection.

preinitiation	[USA] DoD:  The initiation of the fission chain reaction in the active material of a nuclear weapon at any time earlier than that at which either the designed or the maximum compression or degree of assembly is attained.

prelanding operations	[USA] DoD:  In amphibious operations, operations conducted between the commencement of the assault phase and the commencement of the ship-to-shore movement by the main body of the amphibious task force. They encompass similar preparations conducted by the advanced force but focus on the landing area, concentrating specifically on the landing beaches and the helicopter landing zones to be used by the main landing force. Prelanding operations also encompass final preparations for the ship-to-shore movement.

preliminary communications

   search	[USA] DoD:  In search and rescue operations, consists of contacting and checking major facilities within the areas where the craft might be or might have been seen. A preliminary communications search is normally conducted during the uncertainty phase. Also called PRECOM. See also extended communications search; search and rescue incident classification, Subpart a.

preliminary demolition target(*)	[USA] DoD:  A target, other than a reserved demolition target, which is earmarked for demolition and which can be executed immediately after preparation, provided that prior authority has been granted. See also demolition target; reserved demolition target.

preliminary movement

   schedule	[USA] DoD:  A projection of the routing of movement requirements reflected in the time-phased force and deployment data, from origin to destination, including identification of origins, ports of embarkation, ports of debarkation, and en route stops; associated time frames for arrival and departure at each location; type of lift assets required to accomplish the move; and cargo details by carrier.  Schedules are sufficiently detailed to support comparative analysis of requirements against capabilities and to develop location workloads for reception and onward movement.

preload loading(*)	[USA] DoD:  The loading of selected items aboard ship at one port prior to the main loading of the ship at another. See also loading.

PRELOGE	Preliminary Logistics Evolution

premature dud	[USA] DoD:  See flare dud.

PREMPT	Program For Electromagnetic Pulse Testing

PREP	Pre-Edit Processor (WWMCCS)

PREP/RAMP	Pre-Edit Processor/Report and Message Processor (WWMCCS)

preparation fire(*)	[USA] DoD:  Fire delivered on a target preparatory to an assault. See also fire.

PREPAS	Precise Personnel Assignment System (USMC)

preplanned air support(*)	[USA] DoD:  Air support in accordance with a program, planned in advance of operations. See also air support.

preplanned mission request	[USA] DoD:  A request for an air strike on a target which can be anticipated sufficiently in advance to permit detailed mission coordination and planning.

preplanned nuclear support	[USA] DoD:  Nuclear support planned in advance of operations. See also immediate nuclear support; nuclear support.

preposition(*)	[USA] DoD:  To place military units, equipment, or supplies at or near the point of planned use or at a designated location to reduce reaction time, and to ensure timely support of a specific force during initial phases of an operation.

prepositioned war reserve

   materiel requirement, balance	[USA] DoD:  That portion of the pre-positioned war reserve materiel requirement which has not been acquired or funded. This level consists of the pre-positioned war reserve materiel requirement, less the prepositioned war reserve requirement, protectable.

prepositioned war reserve

   materiel requirement, protectable	[USA] DoD:  That portion of the pre-positioned war reserve materiel requirement which is protected for purposes of procurement, funding and inventory management.

prepositioned war reserve

   requirement	[USA] DoD:  That portion of the war reserve materiel requirement which the current Secretary of Defense guidance dictates be reserved and positioned at or near the point of planned use or issue to the user prior to hostilities to reduce reaction time and to assure timely support of a specific force/project until replenishment can be effected.

prepositioned war reserve

   stock	[USA] DoD:  The assets that are designated to satisfy the prepositioned war reserve materiel requirement.

PRES	Promotion Recommendation Forms

prescribed nuclear load(*)	[USA] DoD:  A specified quantity of nuclear weapons to be carried by a delivery unit. The establishment and replenishment of this load after each expenditure is a command decision and is dependent upon the tactical situation, the nuclear logistical situation, and the capability of the unit to transport and utilize the load. It may vary from day to day and among similar delivery units.

prescribed nuclear stockage(*)	[USA] DoD:  A specified quantity of nuclear weapons, components of nuclear weapons, and warhead test equipment to be stocked in special ammunition supply points or other logistical installations. The establishment and replenishment of this stockage is a command decision and is dependent upon the tactical situation, the allocation, the capability of the logistical support unit to store and maintain the nuclear weapons, and the nuclear logistical situation. The prescribed stockage may vary from time to time and among similar logistical support units.

preset guidance	[USA] DoD:  A technique of missile control wherein a predetermined flight path is set into the control mechanism and cannot be adjusted after launching. See also guidance.

Presidential Selected Reserve

   Callup Authority	[USA] DoD:  Provision of a public law that provides the President a means to activate not more than 200,000 members of the Selected Reserve for 90 days to meet the support requirements of any operational mission without a declaration of a national emergency. It further grants the President authority to extend the original 90 days for an additional 90 days in the interest of national security. This authority has particular utility when used in circumstances in which the escalatory national or international signals of partial or full mobilization would be undesirable. Forces available under this authority can provide a tailored, limited-scope, deterrent, or operational response, or may be used as a precursor to any subsequent mobilization. See also mobilization.

pressure altimeter	[USA] DoD:  See barometric altimeter.

pressure breathing(*)	[USA] DoD:  The technique of breathing which is required when oxygen is supplied direct to an individual at a pressure higher than the ambient barometric pressure.

pressure front	[USA] DoD:  See shock front.

pressure mine circuit	[USA] DoD:  See pressure mine.

pressure mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. In land mine warfare, a mine whose fuze responds to the direct pressure of a target. 2. In naval mine warfare, a mine whose circuit responds to the hydrodynamic pressure field of a target.  See also mine.

pressure suit(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. Partial--A skin tight suit which does not completely enclose the body but which is capable of exerting pressure on the major portion of the body in order to counteract an increased intrapulmonary oxygen pressure. 2. Full--A suit which completely encloses the body and which a gas pressure, sufficiently above ambient pressure for maintenance of function, may be sustained.

pressure-altitude(*)	[USA] DoD:  An atmospheric pressure expressed in terms of altitude which corresponds to that pressure in the standard atmosphere. See also altitude.

pressurized cabin	[USA] DoD:  The occupied space of an aircraft in which the air pressure has been increased above that of the ambient atmosphere by compression of the ambient atmosphere into the space.

prestrike reconnaissance	[USA] DoD:  Missions undertaken for the purpose of obtaining complete information about known targets for use by the strike force.

prevention	[USA] DoD:  The security procedures undertaken by the public and private sector in order to discourage terrorist acts. See also antiterrorism.

prevention of stripping

   equipment	[USA] DoD:  See antirecovery device.

preventive maintenance	[USA] DoD:  The care and servicing by personnel for the purpose of maintaining equipment and facilities in satisfactory operating condition by providing for systematic inspection, detection, and correction of incipient failures either before they occur or before they develop into major defects.

preventive war	[USA] DoD:  A war initiated in the belief that military conflict, while not imminent, is inevitable, and that to delay would involve greater risk.

prewithdrawal demolition

   target	[USA] DoD:  A target prepared for demolition preliminary to a withdrawal, the demolition of which can be executed as soon after preparation as convenient on the orders of the officer to whom the responsibility for such demolitions has been delegated.  See also demolition target.

PRF	Personnel Resources File

PRF	Pulse Recurrence Frequency

PRF	Pulse Repetition Frequency

PRG	Program Review Group

PRI	Pulse Recurrence Interval

PRICE	Programmed Review of Information for Costing and Estimation

PRICE-S	Software Costing Model (RCA)

PRIDE	Performance Readiness Initiatives Decision Evaluation System (AFLC)

primary aircraft authorization	[USA] DoD:  Aircraft authorized to a unit for performance of its operational mission. The primary authorization forms the basis for the allocation of operating resources to include manpower, support equipment, and flying-hour funds. See also backup aircraft authorization.

primary aircraft inventory	[USA] DoD:  The aircraft assigned to meet the primary aircraft authorization. See also backup aircraft inventory.

primary censorship	[USA] DoD:  Armed forces censorship performed by personnel of a company, battery, squadron, ship, station, base, or similar unit on the personal communications of persons assigned, attached, or otherwise under the jurisdiction of a unit. See also censorship.

primary control officer	[USA] DoD:  In amphibious operations, the officer embarked in a primary control ship assigned to control the movement of landing craft, amphibious vehicles, and landing ships to and from a colored beach.

primary control ship	[USA] DoD:  In amphibious operations, a ship of the task force designated to provide support for the primary control officer and a combat information center control team for a colored beach.

primary imagery dissemination	[USA] DoD:  See electronic imagery dissemination.

primary imagery dissemination

   system	[USA] DoD:  See electronic imagery dissemination.

primary interest	[USA] DoD:  Principal, although not exclusive, interest and responsibility for accomplishment of a given mission, including responsibility for reconciling the activities of other agencies that possess collateral interest in the program.

primary operating stocks	[USA] DoD:  Logistics resources on hand or on order necessary to support day-to-day operational requirements, and which, in part, can also be used to offset sustaining combat requirements.  Also called POS.

primary review authority	[USA] DoD:  The organization assigned by the lead agent to perform the actions and coordination necessary to develop and maintain the assigned joint publication under cognizance of the lead agent.  See also JCS publication; lead agent.

primary target	[USA] DoD:  An object of high publicity value to terrorists. See also antiterrorism; secondary targets.

PRIME	[USA] Precision Recovery Including Maneuvering Entry.  Martin X-23 lifting-body entry vehicle.

Prime Beef	Base Engineer Emergency Force (USAF)

prime mover	[USA] DoD:  A vehicle, including heavy construction equipment, possessing military characteristics, designed primarily for towing heavy, wheeled weapons and frequently providing facilities for the transportation of the crew of, and ammunition for, the weapon.

primed charge(*)	[USA] DoD:  A charge ready in all aspects for ignition.

PRIMIR	Product Improvement Information Report

principal items	[USA] DoD:  End items and replacement assemblies of such importance that management techniques require centralized individual item management throughout the supply system, to include depot level, base level, and items in the hands of using units. These specifically include the items where, in the judgment of the Services, there is a need for central inventory control, including centralized computation of requirements, central procurement, central direction of distribution, and central knowledge and control of all assets owned by the Services.

principal operational interest	[USA] DoD:  When used in connection with an established facility operated by one Service for joint use by two or more Services, the term indicates a requirement for the greatest use of, or the greatest need for, the services of that facility. The term may be applied to a Service, but is more applicable to a command.

principal parallel(*)	[USA] DoD:  On an oblique photograph, a line parallel to the true horizon and passing through the principal point.

principal plane(*)	[USA] DoD:  A vertical plane which contains the principal point of an oblique photograph, the perspective center of the lens, and the ground nadir.

principal point(*)	[USA] DoD:  The foot of the perpendicular to the photo plane through the perspective center. Generally determined by intersection of the lines joining opposite collimating or fiducial marks.

principal scale(*)	[USA] DoD:  In cartography, the scale of a reduced or generating globe representing the sphere or spheroid, defined by the fractional relation of their respective radii. Also called nominal scale. See also scale.

principal vertical(*)	[USA] DoD:  On an oblique photograph, a line perpendicular to the true horizon and passing through the principal point.

print reference(*)	[USA] DoD:  A reference to an individual print in an air photographic sortie.

printing size of a map or

   chart(*)	[USA] DoD:  The dimensions of the smallest rectangle which will contain a map or chart, including all the printed material in its margin.

prior permission(*)	[USA] DoD:  Permission granted by the appropriate authority prior to the commencement of a flight or a series of flights landing in or flying over the territory of the nation concerned.

priority	[USA] DoD:  With reference to operation plans and the tasks derived therefrom, an indication of relative importance rather than an exclusive and final designation of the order of accomplishment.

priority designator	[USA] DoD:  A two-digit issue and priority code (01 through 15) placed in military standard requisitioning and issue procedure requisitions. It is based upon a combination of factors which relate the mission of the requisitioner and the urgency of need or the end use and is used to provide a means of assigning relative rankings to competing demands placed on the Department of Defense supply system.

priority intelligence

   requireements(*)	[USA] DoD:  Those intelligence requirements for which a commander has an anticipated and stated priority in his task of planning and decisionmaking. See also information requirements; intelligence cycle.

priority message	[USA] DoD:  A category of precedence reserved for messages that require expeditious action by the addressee(s) and/or furnish essential information for the conduct of operations in progress when routine precedence will not suffice. See also precedence.

priority national intelligence

   objectives	[USA] DoD:  A guide for the coordination of intelligence collection and production in response to requirements relating to the formulation and execution of national security policy.  They are compiled annually by the Washington Intelligence Community and flow directly from the intelligence mission as set forth by the National Security Council. They are specific enough to provide a basis for planning the allocation of collection and research resources, but not so specific as to constitute in themselves research and collection requirements.

priority of immediate mission

   requests	[USA] DoD:  See emergency priority; ordinary priority; search and attack priority; urgent priority.

priority of preplanned mission

   requests	[USA] DoD:  1. Targets capable of preventing the execution of the plan of action. 2. Targets capable of immediate serious interference with the plan of action. 3. Targets capable of ultimate serious interference with the execution of the plan of action. 4. Targets capable of limited interference with the execution of the plan of action.

priority system for mission

   requests for tactical

   reconnaissance	[USA] DoD:  Priority I--Takes precedence over all other requests except previously assigned priorities I. The results of these requests are of paramount importance to the immediate battle situation or objective. Priority II--The results of these requirements are in support of the general battle situation and will be accomplished as soon as possible after priorities I. These are requests to gain current battle information. Priority III--The results of these requests update the intelligence data base but do not affect the immediate battle situation. Priority IV--The results of these requests are of a routine nature. These results will be fulfilled when the reconnaissance effort permits. See also precedence.

PRIS	Personnel Resource Impact System

PRISM	Prioritized Requirements, Impacts and Schedule Milestones

prisoner of war	[USA] DoD:  A detained person as defined in Articles 4 and 5 of the Geneva Convention Relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War of August 12, 1949. In particular, one who, while engaged in combat under orders of his or her government, is captured by the armed forces of the enemy. As such, he or she is entitled to the combatant's privilege of immunity from the municipal law of the capturing state for warlike acts which do not amount to breaches of the law of armed conflict. For example, a prisoner of war may be, but is not limited to, any person belonging to one of the following categories who has fallen into the power of the enemy: a member of the armed forces, organized militia or volunteer corps; a person who accompanies the armed forces without actually being a member thereof; a member of a merchant marine or civilian aircraft crew not qualifying for more favorable treatment; or individuals who, on the approach of the enemy, spontaneously take up arms to resist the invading forces.

prisoner of war branch camp(*)	[USA] DoD:  A subsidiary camp under the supervision and administration of a prisoner of war camp.

prisoner of war camp	[USA] DoD:  An installation established for the internment and administration of prisoners of war.

prisoner of war censorship	[USA] DoD:  The censorship of the communications to and from enemy prisoners of war and civilian internees held by the United States Armed Forces. See also censorship.

prisoner of war compound(*)	[USA] DoD:  A subdivision of a prisoner of war enclosure.

prisoner of war enclosure(*)	[USA] DoD:  A subdivision of a prisoner of war camp.

prisoner of war personnel

   record(*)	[USA] DoD:  A form for recording the photograph, fingerprints, and other pertinent personal data concerning the prisoner of war, including that required by the Geneva Convention.

PRM	Presidential Review Memorandum

PRM	Pulse Repetition Per Minute

PRMC	Pacific Regional Monitoring Center (DDN)

PRMIS	Printing Resources Management Information System

PRN	Program Revision Number

PRN	Pseudorandom Noise

PRNET	Packet Radio Network

PRO	[UK] Public Records Office

PRO	[USSR] Protivoraketnaya oborona - ABM

proactive measures	[USA] DoD:  In antiterrorism, measures taken in the preventive stage of antiterrorism designed to harden targets and detect actions before they occur.

proactive mine

   countermeasures	[USA] DoD:  Measures intended to prevent the enemy from successfully laying mines. See also mine countermeasures.

probability of damage(*)	[USA] DoD:  The probability that damage will occur to a target expressed as a percentage or as a decimal.

probability of detection	[USA] DoD:  The probability that the search object will be detected under given conditions if it is in the area searched.

probable	[USA] DoD:  A term used to qualify a statement made under conditions wherein the available evidence indicates that the statement is factual until there is further evidence in confirmation or denial. See also possible.

probable error	[USA] DoD:  See horizontal error.

probable error deflection	[USA] DoD:  Error in deflection which is exceeded as often as not.

probable error height of burst	[USA] DoD:  Error in height of burst which projectile/missile fuzes may be expected to exceed as often as not.

probable error range	[USA] DoD:  Error in range which is exceeded as often as not.

probably destroyed(*)	[USA] DoD:  In air operations, a damage assessment on an enemy aircraft seen to break off combat in circumstances which lead to the conclusion that it must be a loss although it is not actually seen to crash.

PROC	Processor

procedural control(*)	[USA] DoD:  A method of airspace control which relies on a combination of previously agreed and promulgated orders and procedures.

procedure	[USA] DoD:  A procedure begins with a specific, documentable event that causes an activity to occur. The activity must produce a product that normally affects another external organization. Frequently, that product will be the event that causes another procedure to occur. It is important to recognize that a procedure determines "what" an organization must do at critical periods but does not direct "how" it will be done.

procedure turn(*)	[USA] DoD:  An aircraft maneuver in which a turn is made away from a designated track followed by a turn in the opposite direction, both turns being executed at a constant rate so as to permit the aircraft to intercept and proceed along the reciprocal of the designated track.

procedure word	[USA] DoD:  A word or phrase limited to radio telephone procedure used to facilitate communication by conveying information in a condensed standard form. Also called proword.

processing(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. In photography, the operations necessary to produce negatives, diapositives, or prints from exposed films, plates, or paper. 2. See intelligence cycle.

proclamation	[USA] DoD:  A document published to the inhabitants of an area which sets forth the basis of authority and scope of activities of a commander in a given area and which defines the obligations, liabilities, duties, and rights of the population affected.

PROCURE	Command Procurement System (USAF)

procurement	[USA] DoD:  The process of obtaining personnel, services, supplies, and equipment. See also central procurement.

procurement lead time	[USA] DoD:  The interval in months between the initiation of procurement action and receipt into the supply system of the production model (excludes prototypes) purchased as the result of such actions, and is composed of two elements, production lead time and administrative lead time. See also administrative lead time; initiation of procurement action; level of supply; receipt into the supply system.

production	[USA] DoD:  The conversion of raw materials into products and/or components thereof, through a series of manufacturing processes. It includes functions of production engineering, controlling, quality assurance, and the determination of resources requirements.

production base	[USA] DoD:  The total national industrial production capacity available for the manufacture of items to meet materiel requirements.

production lead time	[USA] DoD:  The time interval between the placement of a contract and receipt into the supply system of materiel purchased.  Two entries are provided: a. initial--The time interval if the item is not under production as of the date of contract placement. b. reorder--The time interval if the item is under production as of the date of contract placement. See also procurement lead time.

production logistics	[USA] DoD:  That part of logistics concerning research, design, development, manufacture, and acceptance of materiel. In consequence, production logistics includes: standardization and interoperability, contracting, quality assurance, initial provisioning, transportability, reliability and defect analysis, safety standards, specifications and production processes, trials and testing (including provision of necessary facilities), equipment documentation, configuration control, and modifications.

production loss appraisal	[USA] DoD:  An estimate of damage inflicted on an industry in terms of quantities of finished products denied the enemy from the moment of attack through the period of reconstruction to the point when full production is resumed.

proficiency training aircraft	[USA] DoD:  Aircraft required to maintain the proficiency of pilots and other aircrew members who are assigned to nonflying duties.

profile	[USA] DoD:  See flight profile.

PROFIS	Professional Officer Filler Information System

PROFIT	[USA] Propulsion/Flight Control Technology.

PROFIT	Planner's Remote Offline Form Image Tape

proforma(*)	[USA] DoD:  A standard form. See also standard NATO data message.

PROFS	Professional Office System

program aircraft	[USA] DoD:  The total of the active and reserve aircraft. See also aircraft.

program manager	[USA] DoD:  See system manager.

program of nuclear

   cooperation(*)	[USA] DoD:  Presidentially approved bilateral proposals for the United States to provide nuclear weapons, and specified support to user nations who desire to commit delivery units to NATO in nuclear only or dual capable roles. After presidential approval in principle, negotiations will be initiated with the user nation to develop detailed support arrangements.

Programmed Forces	[USA] DoD:  The forces that exist for each year of the Future Years Defense Program. They contain the major combat and tactical support forces that are expected to execute the national strategy within manpower, fiscal, and other constraints. See also Current Force; force; Intermediate Force Planning Level.

progress payment	[USA] DoD:  Payment made as work progresses under a contract, upon the basis of costs incurred, of percentage of completion accomplished, or of a particular stage of completion. The term does not include payments for partial deliveries accepted by the Government under a contract, or partial payments on contract termination claims.

prohibited area	[USA] DoD:  A specified area within the land areas of a state or territorial waters adjacent thereto over which the flight of aircraft is prohibited. May also refer to land or sea areas to which access is prohibited. See also closed area; danger area; restricted area.

project	[USA] DoD:  A planned undertaking of something to be accomplished, produced, or constructed, having a finite beginning and a finite ending.

Project Amber	[USA] Twin-engined RPV project for the USN.

Project Anvil	[USA] The use of the BQ-8 unmanned flying bomb conversion of the B-24.

Project Batty	[USA] Operational use of the GB-4 guided bomb, by the 388th BG, in July 1944.

Project Bullet	[USA] Attempt to set a transcontinental speed record with a F8U-1 and an F8U-1P.  John Glenn in the F8U-1P made it at an average speed of 1167km/h.

Project Buster	[USA] Attempt during the Korean War to develop a radar-busting aircraft, based on the RB-26 Invader.

Project Danny	[USA] Mid-1944 plan to use USMC aircraft, F4U Corsairs, to attack V-1 and V-2 launching sites with the Tiny Tim rocket.  Never done.

Project Gunboat	[USA] Development program for the gunship version of the C-130.

Project Hot Shot	[USA] The development of the AIM-7 Sparrow AAM.

Project Look Alike	[USA] Modification program to bring all F-105Ds to F-105D-25-RE$ standard and increase their capability.  1964.

project manager	[USA] DoD:  See system manager.

Project Optimize	[USA] Modification program to the F-105 to cure some problems. 1960.

Project Peewee	[USA] The RB-57F program.

Project Perilous	[USA] The use of the Boeing BQ-7 guided bomb version of the B-17.

Project Tailchaser	[USA] Investigation into the application of sidewards-pointing armament.  Created the first AC-47 gunships.

Project Vulcan	[USA] Gun development program that produced the M61 Vulcan cannon.

projected map display(*)	[USA] DoD:  The displayed image of a map or chart projected through an optical or electro-optical system onto a viewing surface.

projectile	[USA] DoD:  An object projected by an applied exterior force and continuing in motion by virtue of its own inertia, as a bullet, shell, or grenade. Also applied to rockets and to guided missiles.

projection print	[USA] DoD:  An enlarged or reduced photographic print made by projection of the image of a negative or a transparency onto a sensitized surface.

projection(*)	[USA] DoD:  In cartography, any systematic arrangement of meridians and parallels portraying the curved surface of the sphere or spheroid upon a plane.

proliferation (nuclear weapons)	[USA] DoD:  The process by which one nation after another comes into possession of, or into the right to determine the use of nuclear weapons, each potentially able to launch a nuclear attack upon another nation.

PROM	Programmable Read Only Memory (ADP)

PROMACX	Production Management and Control System

PROMIS	Procurement Management Information System (USAF)

PROMMIS	Programmed Restructuring of Maintenance Management Information System

prompt radiation	[USA] DoD:  The gamma rays produced in fission and as a result of other neutron reactions and nuclear excitation of the weapon materials appearing within a second or less after a nuclear explosion. The radiations from these sources are known either as prompt or instantaneous gamma rays. See also induced radiation; initial radiation; residual radiation.

pronto	[USA] DoD:  As quickly as possible.

propaganda	[USA] DoD:  Any form of communication in support of national objectives designed to influence the opinions, emotions, attitudes, or behavior of any group in order to benefit the sponsor, either directly or indirectly. See also black propaganda; grey propaganda; white propaganda.

propellant	[USA] DoD:  That source which provides the energy required for propelling a projectile. Specifically, an explosive charge for propelling a projectile; also a fuel, either solid or liquid, for propelling a rocket or missile.

propelled mine	[USA] DoD:  See mobile mine.

property	[USA] DoD:  1. Anything that may be owned. 2. As used in the military establishment, this term is usually confined to tangible property, including real estate and materiel. 3. For special purposes and as used in certain statutes, this term may exclude such items as the public domain, certain lands, certain categories of naval vessels and records of the Federal Government.

property account	[USA] DoD:  A formal record of property and property transactions in terms of quantity and/or cost, generally by item. An official record of Government property required to be maintained.

PROPIN	Proprietary Information

proportional navigation	[USA] DoD:  A method of homing navigation in which the missile turn rate is directly proportional to the turn rate in space of the line of sight.

protected site(*)	[USA] DoD:  A facility which is protected by the use of camouflage or concealment, selective siting, construction of facilities designed to prevent damage from fragments caused by conventional weapons, or a combination of such measures.

protective clothing(*)	[USA] DoD:  Clothing especially designed, fabricated, or treated to prottect personnel against hazards caused by extreme changes in physical environment, dangerous working conditions, or enemy action.

protective minefield(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. In land mine warfare, a minefield employed to assist a unit in its local, close-in protection. 2. In naval mine warfare, a minefield laid in friendly territorial waters to protect ports, harbors, anchorages, coasts, and coastal routes. See also minefield.

prototype	[USA] DoD:  A model suitable for evaluation of design, performance, and production potential.

Provide Assistance	[USA] Humanitarian operations in Zaire and Rwanda, following the civil

Provide Comfort	[USA] Operations over Northern Iraq to establish the no-fly zone created there after the Gulf War.

Provide Hope II	[USA] Humanitarian operations in conflict zones in the former USSR.

Provide Promise 	[USA] Humanitarian operations in Bosnia.

provisioning	[USA] DoD:  See initial provisioning.

PROVORG	Providing Organization

Prowler	[USA] DoD:  A twin turbojet engine, quadruple crew, all-weather, electronic attack aircraft designed to operate from aircraft carriers. It contains a wide assortment of integrated, computer-controlled, active and passive electronic attack equipment. Designated as EA-6B.

proword	[USA] DoD:  See procedure word.

proximity fuze(*)	[USA] DoD:  A fuze wherein primary initiation occurs by remotely sensing the presence, distance, and/or direction of a target or its associated environment by means of a signal generated by the fuze or emitted by the target, or by detecting a disturbance of a natural field surrounding the target. See also fuze.

PRP	Personnel Reliability Program

PRR	Preliminary Requirements Review

PRR	Production Readiness Review

PRRS	PACAF Readiness Reporting System (PACAF)

PRS	Personnel Readiness System

PRS	Production Reporting System

PRT	Pulse Recurrence Time

PRU	[UK] Photographic Reconnaissance Unit.

PRU	Personnel Readiness Unit

prudent limit of endurance(*)	[USA] DoD:  The time during which an aircraft can remain airborne and still retain a given safety margin of fuel.

prudent limit of patrol(*)	[USA] DoD:  The time at which an aircraft must depart from its operational area in order to return to its base and arrive there with a given safety margin (usually 20 percent) of fuel reserve for bad weather diversions.

PS	[USSR] Passazhirskii i syazpassenger and liaison/communications.  As in Mi-8PS.

PS	Probability of Survival

PS	Program Specification

PS	Programmed Symbols

PSA	Problem Statement Analyzer

PSA	Project Support Agreement

PSA	Provisional Site Acceptance

PSAA	Pacific Special Activities Area

PSB	Program Status Book

PSC	Principal Subordinate Command (NATO)

PSCN	Program Support Communication Network

PSCRC	Portable Small Computer Requirements Contract

PSD	Performance and Security Document

PSD	Program System Description

PSE	Peculiar Support Equipment

pseudopursuit navigation	[USA] DoD:  A method of homing navigation in which the missile is directed toward the instantaneous target position in azimuth, while pursuit navigation in elevation is delayed until more favorable angle of attack on the target is achieved.

PSG	Pershing

PSI	Pounds Per Square Inch

PSIC	Planning and Systems Integration Center (DCA)

PSK	Phase Shift Key

PSKR  	[USSR] Pogranichniy storozhevoy korabl (border patrol ship)

PSL	Problem Statement Language

PSL	Program Supply Logic Unit

PSL	Program Support Letter

PSL	Program Support Library

PSL/PSA	Problem Statement Language/Problem Statement Analysis

PSLU	Power Supply Logic Unit

PSM	Personnel Systems Manager

PSN	Packet Switching Network

PSN	Packet Switching Node

PSN	Public Switched Network

PSOC	Preliminary System Operational Concept

PSP	[USA] Pierced Steel Plankingsurface for improvised runways.

PSP	Phased Support Plan

PSP	Primary Supply Point

PSP	Priority Strike Plan (NATO)

PSP	Program Support Plans

PSR	Personal Service Radio

PSR	Post-Strike Reconnaissance

PSR	Program Status Review

PSS	Project Summary Sheet

PSSG	Protocol Standards Steering Group

PSSK	Probability of Single-Shot Kill

PSTN	Public Switched Telephone Network

PSTP	Protocol Standards Technical Panel

PSU	Power Supply Unit

PSV	Preliminary Site Visit

PSVP	Pilot Secure Voice Project (NATO)

PSVT	Pilot Secure Voice Terminal (NATO)

psychological consolidation

   activities(*)	[USA] DoD:  Planned psychological activities in peace and war directed at the civilian population located in areas under friendly control in order to achieve a desired behavior which supports the military objectives and the operational freedom of the supported commanders.

psychological operations	[USA] DoD:  Planned operations to convey selected information and indicators to foreign audiences to influence their emotions, motives, objective reasoning, and ultimately the behavior of foreign governments, organizations, groups, and individuals. The purpose of psychological operations is to induce or reinforce foreign attitudes and behavior favorable to the originator's objectives. Also called PSYOP. See also perception management.

psychological warfare	[USA] DoD:  The planned use of propaganda and other psychological actions having the primary purpose of influencing the opinions, emotions, attitudes, and behavior of hostile foreign groups in such a way as to support the achievement of national objectives.  Also called PSYWAR.

PSYOP	[USA] DoD:  See psychological operations.

PSYWAR	[USA] DoD:  See psychological warfare.

PT	[USA] USN: Torpedo Boat

PT	Patient

PT	Personnel & Training

PT	Plain Text

PT	Test Plan

PTA	Proposed Technical Approach

PTC	Peace Through Confrontation

PTC	Pentagon Telecommunications Center (USA)

PTC	Primary Technical Control

PTCS	Pentagon Telecommunication Center System (USA)

PTD	Provisioning Technical Documentation

PTF	Patch and Test Facility

PTF	Prototype and Test Facility

PTG	[USA] USN:  Torpedo Boat, guided missile armament

PTI	Personnel Transaction Identifier

PTM	[USA] USN:  Missile-armed Torpedo Boat

PTM	Pilot Training Missile

PTN	Public Telephone Network

PTO	Patent and Trademark Office (DOC)

PTP	Patch and Test Panel

PTP	Point-to-Point

PTP	Probability to Penetrate

PTR	Program Trouble Report

PTRRS	Pipeline Time Recording and Reporting Systems

PTSR	Preliminary Technical Survey Report

PTT	[USA] Part Task Trainer

PTT	Post, Telegraph, And Telephone (NATO)

PTT	Postal Telephone and Telegraph

PTT	Push-to-Talk

PU	Participating Unit (TACS/TADS)

PUB	Publication

PUBDIS	Publishing Distribution System

public	[USA] DoD:  Concept that includes all audiences, both internal and external.  See also external audience; internal audience.

public affairs	[USA] DoD:  Those public information and community relations activities directed toward the general public by the various elements of the Department of Defense.

public information	[USA] DoD:  Information of a military nature, the dissemination of which through public news media is not inconsistent with security, and the release of which is considered desirable or nonobjectionable to the responsible releasing agency.

PUC	[USA] Presidential Unit Citation

PUC	Public Utility Commission

PUD	Physical Unit Directory

PUF	Planning Units File

pull-up point(*)	[USA] DoD:  The point at which an aircraft must start to climb from a low-level approach in order to gain sufficient height from which to execute the attack or retirement. See also contact point; turn-in point.

pulse duration	[USA] DoD:  In radar, measurement of pulse transmission time in microseconds, that is, the time the radar's transmitter is energized during each cycle. Also called pulse length and pulse width.

pulse repetition frequency	[USA] DoD:  In radar, the number of pulses that occur each second. Not to be confused with transmission frequency which is determined by the rate at which cycles are repeated within the transmitted pulse.

pulsejet(*)	[USA] DoD:  A jet-propulsion engine containing neither compressor nor turbine. Equipped with valves in the front which open and shut, it takes in air to create thrust in rapid periodic bursts rather than continuously.

pulsing(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a method of operating magnetic and acoustic sweeps in which the sweep is energized by current which varies or is intermittent in accordance with a predetermined schedule.

PUMA	PACAF Unit Munitions Allocation System (PACAF)

punch	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "You should very soon be obtaining a contact on the aircraft that is being intercepted." (Use only with "air intercept" interceptions.)

PUP	Product Update Program

purchase	[USA] DoD:  To procure property or services for a price; includes obtaining by barter. See also collaborative purchase; joint purchase; single department purchase.

purchase description	[USA] DoD:  A statement outlining the essential characteristics and functions of an item, service, or material required to meet the minimum needs of the Government. It is used when a specification is not available or when specific procurement specifications are not required by the individual Military Departments or the Department of Defense.

purchase notice agreements	[USA] DoD:  Agreements concerning the purchase of brand-name items for resale purposes established by each military Service under the control of the Defense Logistics Agency.

purchasing office	[USA] DoD:  Any installation or activity, or any division, office, branch, section, unit, or other organizational element of an installation or activity charged with the functions of procuring supplies or services.

PURE	POMCUS Unit Residual Equipment (USA)

purple	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "The unit indicated is suspected of carrying nuclear weapons" (i.e., "purple VB").

Purple Warrior	[UK] Exercise in Scotland, November 1987. This was a rerun of the Falkland War.

pursuit(*)	[USA] DoD:  An offensive operation designed to catch or cut off a hostile force attempting to escape, with the aim of destroying it.

PV	[USSR] Pulemot VozdushnyMachine Gun, Air.  PV-1   7.62mm   780rds/m

PV	Private Venture

PV	Privileged Information

PVAS	Primary Voice Alerting System (NORAD)

PVO	[USSR] Protivo-Vozdushnoy Oborony Strany, Air Defense of the homeland

PVOS	[USSR] See PVO.

PVR	Product Verification Review

PW	Pulse Width

PWA	Printed Wiring Assemblies

PWB	Printing Wiring Board

PWB	Programmers Workbench (GSA)

PWBS	Program Work Breakdown Structure

PWC	Public Work Center

PWC/MIS	Public Work Centers/MIS (USN)

PWDS	Protected Wire Distribution System

PWDTS	Peacekeeper Warranty Data Tracking System

PWF	Personnel Working File

PWGS	Pacific Weather Graphics System

PWHQ	Primary War Headquarters

PWIC	Prisoner of War Information Center

PWIN	Prototype WWMCCS Intercomputer Network

PWIS	Prisoners of War Information System

PWR	[UK] Passive Warning Receiver

PWRMR	Pre-positioned War Reserve Materiel Requirement

PWRMS	Pre-Positioned War Reserve Materiel Stocks

PWRS	Pre-Positioned War Reserve Stocks

PWS	Programmable Work Station

PWW	[USA] Planar Wing Weapon, a canceled alternative for CWW.

PX	Post Exchange

PY	Prior Year

pyrotechnic delay(*)	[USA] DoD:  A pyrotechnic device added to a firing system which transmits the ignition flame after a predetermined delay.

pyrotechnic(*)	[USA] DoD:  A mixture of chemicals which when ignited is capable of reacting exothermically to produce light, heat, smoke, sound or gas, and may also be used to introduce a delay into an explosive train because of its known burning time. The term excludes propellants and explosives.


Q

Q Star	[USA] A Schweizer sailplane, modified to a prototype silent reconnaissance aircraft with an engine behind the pilot.  A long shaft was positioned above the cockpit, and a big propeller was fitted on top of the nose.

q-message(*)	[USA] DoD:  A classified message relating to navigational dangers, navigational aids, mined areas, and searched or swept channels.

Q-route	[USA] DoD:  A system of preplanned shipping lanes in mined or potentially mined waters used to minimize the area the mine countermeasures commander has to keep clear of mines to provide safe passage for friendly shipping.

Q-ship	[USA] DoD:  See decoy ship.

Q/R	Query/Response

QA	Quality Assurance

QAE	Quality Assurance Evaluator

QAI	Quality Assurance Institute

QAM	Quality Assurance Manager

QAP	Quality Assurance Plan

QAP	Quality Assurance Program

QAR	Quality Assurance Representative

QASP	Quality Assurance Support Plan

QATS	Quality Assurance Test System

QC	Quality Control

QCAL	Qualified Contractor Access List

QCR	Quality Control Report

QDRs	Quality Deficiency Reports

QFE	Atmospheric pressure at aerodrome elevation

QFI	[UK] RAF: Qualified Flying Instructor

QFM	Quantized Frequency Modulation

QL	Quick Look

QLCI	Quick Look Capabilities Index

QLP	Query Language Processor

QM	Quartermaster

QNE	Altimeter reading at airfield when subscale is set to 1013.2 millibars.

QNH	Altimeter subscale setting to destination airfield altitude

QNM	Queuing Network Model

QOR	Qualitative Operational Requirement

QOT&E	Qualification, Operational Test & Evaluation

QPR	Qualitative Performance Requirements

QPR	Quarterly Progress Review/Report

QPSK	Quad Phase Shift Keying

QQPRI	Qualitative and Quantitative Personnel Requirements Information

QRA	Quick Reaction Alert (NATO)

QRC	Quick Reaction Capability

QRC CAC	Quick Reaction Center Combat Analysis Center (USA)

QRF	Quick Reaction File

QRL	Quick Reference List

QRP	Quick Reaction Packages

QSR	Query and Reporting Process (Honeywell)

QSR	Quick Strike Reconnaissance

QT	Quick Turn

QT&E	Qualification Test & Evaluation

QTA	Quick-Turn Area

QTP	Qualification Training Package

Quadrant	[Allied] Conference of the allied war leaders in Quebec, August 1943.

quadrant elevation(*)	[USA] DoD:  The angle between the horizontal plane and the axis of the bore when the weapon is laid. (DOD) It is the algebraic sum of the elevation, angle of site, and complementary angle of site.

Quail	[USA] The ADM-20 decoy missile.

qualifying years creditable

   for retirement pay	[USA] DoD:  The time a Guardsman or reservist must serve to be eligible for retired pay at age 60.  Individuals must have at least 20 years of service in which they receive at least 50 retirement points a year, and the last eight years of service must be served in a reserve component.

quay	[USA] DoD:  A structure of solid construction along a shore or bank which provides berthing and which generally provides cargo-handling facilities. A similar facility of open construction is called a wharf. See also pier; wharf.

QUICK	Quick Reacting General War Gaming System

Quick Draw	[USA] Withdrawal of US forces from Somalia, 1994.

Quick Fix	[USA] The EH-60E Electronic Warfare helicopter.

Quick Look I	[USA] Program to modify the Grumman OV-1 Mohawk to RV-1C recce aircraft.

Quick Look II	[USA] Program to modify the Grumman OV-1 Mohawk to RV-1D recce aircraft with AN/ALQ-133 radar receivers.

Quicksilver	[Allied] Also known as Fortitude South. Disinformation plan, that created a Ghost army in England, purporting to prepare an invasion in the Pas de Calais area.

Quickstrike	[USA] Family of air-dropped mines.

Quicktrain	Naval Air Transportation System

quicktrans	[USA] DoD:  Long-term contract airlift service within continental United States for the movement of cargo in support of the logistic system for the Military Services (primarily the Navy and Marine Corps) and Department of Defense agencies. See also logair.

QVI	Quality Verification Inspection


R

R	Routine Precedence

R&A	Reliability and Availability

R&A	Review and Analysis

R&D	Research and Development

R&M	Reliability & Maintainability

R&SU	[UK] Repair and Salvage Unit; sometimes mobile technical units that followed WWII RAF units.

R-day	[USA] DoD:  See times.

R-HOUR	Release Hour

R/B	Red/Black

R/M/T	Reliability, Maintainability and Testability

R/O	Receive Only

R/R/R	Reassignment/Retargeting/Reconstitution

R/T	Receive/Transmit

R/T	Receiver/Transmitter

R/Y	Message Traffic Type Designation (R=Genser, Y=DSSCS)

R2DC3	Rapid Reaction Deployable Command and Control Center

RA	Requirements Analysis

RA/FA	Report of Accounting and Finance

RAA	Resource Apportionment Aid

RAAF	[Australia] Royal Australian Air Force

RAAFAS	Report of Accounting and Finance Activities (USAFE)

RAAP	Rapid Application of Air Power (USAF)

RAAWS	Radar Altimeter & Altitude Warning System Radar RAdio Detection And Ranging, detection, location and tracking of aircraft by reflected radio waves. First patented in 1904 by one Christian Hulsemeyer, but became of practical use at the time of the outbreak of WWII. Brits, Germans and Russians developed their own systems.

RAB	Readiness Assessment Board (USAF)

RACC	Repairable Asset Control Center

RACE	Research in Advanced Communications for Europe

RACES	Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services

RACF	Resource Access Control Facility

RAD	Rapid Applications Development

RAD	Required Availability Data

RAD	Requirements Action Document (USAF)

radar	[USA] DoD:  A radio detection device that provides information on range, azimuth and/or elevation of objects.

RADAR	Radio Detection and Ranging

radar advisory	[USA] DoD:  The term used to indicate that the provision of advice and information is based on radar observation.

radar altimetry area(*)	[USA] DoD:  A large and comparatively level terrain area with a defined elevation which can be used in determining the altitude of airborne equipment by the use of radar.

radar altitude control mode	[USA] DoD:  In an automatic flight control system, a control mode in which the height of an aircraft is maintained by reference to signals from a radar altimeter.

radar beacon	[USA] DoD:  A receiver-transmitter combination which sends out a coded signal when triggered by the proper type of pulse, enabling determination of range and bearing information by the interrogating station or aircraft.

radar camouflage(*)	[USA] DoD:  The use of radar absorbent or reflecting materials to change the radar echoing properties of a surface of an object.

radar clutter(*)	[USA] DoD:  Unwanted signals, echoes, or images on the face of the display tube, which interfere with observation of desired signals.

radar countermeasures	[USA] DoD:  See electronic warfare; chaff.

radar coverage(*)	[USA] DoD:  The limits within which objects can be detected by one or more radar stations.

radar danning(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a method of navigating by using radar to keep the required distance from a line of dan buoys.

radar deception	[USA] DoD:  See electromagnetic deception.

radar exploitation report	[USA] DoD:  A formatted statement of the results of a tactical radar imagery reconnaissance mission. The report includes the interpretation of the sensor imagery. Also called RADAREXREP.

radar fire(*)	[USA] DoD:  Gunfire aimed at a target which is tracked by radar. See also fire.

radar guardship(*)	[USA] DoD:  Any ship which has been assigned the task by the officer in tactical command of maintaining the radar watch.

radar horizon(*)	[USA] DoD:  The locus of points at which the rays from a radar antenna become tangential to the Earth's surface. On the open sea this locus is horizontal but on land it varies according to the topographical features of the terrain.

radar imagery	[USA] DoD:  Imagery produced by recording radar waves reflected from a given target surface.

radar intelligence	[USA] DoD:  Intelligence derived from data collected by radar.  Also called RADINT. See also intelligence.

radar netting station(*)	[USA] DoD:  A center which can receive data from radar tracking stations and exchange this data among other radar tracking stations, thus forming a radar netting system. See also radar netting unit; radar tracking station.

radar netting unit	[USA] DoD:  Optional electronic equipment which converts the operations central of certain air defense fire distribution systems to a radar netting station. See also radar netting station.

radar netting(*)	[USA] DoD:  The linking of several radars to a single center to provide integrated target information.

radar picket CAP	[USA] DoD:  Radar picket combat air patrol.

radar picket(*)	[USA] DoD:  Any ship, aircraft, or vehicle, stationed at a distance from the force protected, for the purpose of increasing the radar detection range.

radar reconnaissance	[USA] DoD:  Reconnaissance by means of radar to obtain information on enemy activity and to determine the nature of terrain.

radar signal film	[USA] DoD:  The film on which is recorded all the reflected signals acquired by a coherent radar, and which must be viewed or processed through an optical correlator to permit interpretation.

radar silence(*)	[USA] DoD:  An imposed discipline prohibiting the transmission by radar of electromagnetic signals on some or all frequencies.

radar spoking(*)	[USA] DoD:  Periodic flashes of the rotating time base on a radial display. Sometimes caused by mutual interference.

radar tracking station	[USA] DoD:  A radar facility which has the capability of tracking moving targets.

RADAREXREP	[USA] DoD:  See radar exploitation report.

radarscope overlay(*)	[USA] DoD:  A transparent overlay for placing on the radarscope for comparison and identification of radar returns.

radarscope photography(*)	[USA] DoD:  A film record of the returns shown by a radar screen.

RADAY	Radio Day

RADBN	Radio Battalion (USMC)

RADC	Rome Air Development Center (USAF)

RADCAL	Radar Calibration

RADEC	Radiation Detection Capability

RADES	Radar Evaluation Squadron (84th RADES--ACC), based at Hill AFB, Utah, USA.

RADES-MR	Radar Evaluation Squadron Minicomputer Replacement

RADIAC	Radioactivity Detection, Indication, and Computation

radiac dosimeter	[USA] DoD:  An instrument used to measure the ionizing radiation absorbed by that instrument.

radiac(*)	[USA] DoD:  An acronym derived from the words "radioactivity, detection, indication and computation" and used as an all-encompassing term to designate various types of radiological measuring instruments or equipment. (This word is normally used as an adjective.)

radial	[USA] DoD:  A magnetic bearing extending from a very high frequency omni-range/tactical air navigation station.

radial displacement(*)	[USA] DoD:  On vertical photographs, the apparent "leaning out," or the apparent displacement of the top of any object having height in relation to its base. The direction of displacement is radial from the principal point on a true vertical, or from the isocentre on a vertical photograph distorted by tip or tilt.

radiant exposure	[USA] DoD:  See thermal exposure.

radiation dose rate(*)	[USA] DoD:  The radiation dose (dosage) absorbed per unit of time. (DOD) A radiation dose rate can be set at some particular unit of time (e.g., H + 1 hour) and would be called H + 1 radiation dose rate.

radiation dose(*)	[USA] DoD:  The total amount of ionizing radiation absorbed by material or tissues, expressed in centigrays. (DOD) The term radiation dose is often used in the sense of the exposure dose expressed in roentgens, which is a measure of the total amount of ionization that the quantity of radiation could produce in air. This could be distinguished from the absorbed dose, also given in rads, which represents the energy absorbed from the radiation per gram of specified body tissue. Further, the biological dose, in rems, is a measure of the biological effectiveness of the radiation exposure.  See also absorbed dose; exposure dose.

radiation exposure state(*)	[USA] DoD:  The condition of a unit, or exceptionally an individual, deduced from the cumulative whole body radiation dose(s) received. It is expressed as a symbol which indicates the potential for future operations and the degree of risk if exposed to additional nuclear radiation.

radiation intelligence	[USA] DoD:  Intelligence derived from the collection and analysis of non-information-bearing elements extracted from the electromagnetic energy unintentionally emanated by foreign devices, equipments, and systems, excluding those generated by the detonation of atomic/nuclear weapons.

radiation intensity(*)	[USA] DoD:  The radiation dose rate at a given time and place. It may be used, coupled with a figure, to denote the radiation intensity used at a given number of hours after a nuclear burst, e.g., RI-3 is a radiation intensity 3 hours after the time of burst.

radiation scattering(*)	[USA] DoD:  The diversion of radiation (thermal, electromagnetic, or nuclear) from its original path as a result of interaction or collisions with atoms, molecules, or larger particles in the atmosphere or other media between the source of the radiation (e.g., a nuclear explosion) and a point at some distance away. As a result of scattering, radiation (especially gamma rays and neutrons) will be received at such a point from many directions instead of only from the direction of the source.

radiation sickness(*)	[USA] DoD:  An illness resulting from excessive exposure to ionizing radiation. The earliest symptoms are nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, which may be followed by loss of hair, hemorrhage, inflammation of the mouth and throat, and general loss of energy.

Radiator	[UK] Anti-aircraft rocket launcher. WWII.

Radieschen	[Germany] Passive radar homer fitted to some BV 246 Hagelkorn long-range glide bombs.

RADIL	ROCC/AWACS Digital Information Link

RADINT	[USA] DoD:  See radar intelligence.

radio and wire integration	[USA] DoD:  The combining of wire circuits with radio facilities.

radio approach aids(*)	[USA] DoD:  Equipment making use of radio to determine the position of an aircraft with considerable accuracy from the time it is in the vicinity of an airfield or carrier until it reaches a position from which landing can be carried out.

radio beacon(*)	[USA] DoD:  A radio transmitter which emits a distinctive, or characteristic, signal used for the determination of bearings, courses, or location. See also beacon.

radio countermeasures	[USA] DoD:  See electronic warfare.

radio deception	[USA] DoD:  The employment of radio to deceive the enemy. Radio deception includes sending false dispatches, using deceptive headings, employing enemy call signs, etc. See also electronic warfare.

radio detection(*)	[USA] DoD:  The detection of the presence of an object by radio-location without precise determination of its position.

radio direction finding data

   base	[USA] DoD:  The aggregate of information, acquired by both airborne and surface means, necessary to provide support to radio direction finding operations to produce fixes on target transmitters/emitters. The resultant bearings and fixes serve as a basis for tactical decisions concerning military operations, including exercises, planned or underway.

radio direction finding(*)	[USA] DoD:  Radio-location in which only the direction of a station is determined by means of its emissions.

radio fix(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. The locating of a radio transmitter by bearings taken from two or more direction finding stations, the site of the transmitter being at the point of intersection. 2. The location of a ship or aircraft by determining the direction of radio signals coming to the ship or aircraft from two or more sending stations, the locations of which are known.

radio guard	[USA] DoD:  A ship, aircraft, or radio station designated to listen for and record transmissions, and to handle traffic on a designated frequency for a certain unit or units.

radio magnetic indicator(*)	[USA] DoD:  An instrument which displays aircraft heading and bearing to selected radio navigation aids.

radio navigation(*)	[USA] DoD:  Radio-location intended for the determination of position or direction or for obstruction warning in navigation.

radio range finding(*)	[USA] DoD:  Radio-location in which the distance of an object is determined by means of its radio emissions, whether independent, reflected, or retransmitted on the same or other wave length.

radio range station(*)	[USA] DoD:  A radio navigation land station in the aeronautical radio navigation service providing radio equi-signal zones. (In certain instances a radio range station may be placed on board a ship.)

radio recognition(*)	[USA] DoD:  The determination by radio means of the friendly or enemy character, or the individuality, of another.

radio recognization and

   identification	[USA] DoD:  See Identification, Friend or Foe.

radio silence(*)	[USA] DoD:  A condition in which all or certain radio equipment capable of radiation is kept inoperative. (DOD) (Note: In combined or United States Joint or intra-Service communications the frequency bands and/or types of equipment affected will be specified.)

radio sonobuoy	[USA] DoD:  See sonobuoy.

radio telegraphy(*)	[USA] DoD:  The transmission of telegraphic codes by means of radio.

radio telephony(*)	[USA] DoD:  The transmission of speech by means of modulated radio waves.

radioactive decay curve(*)	[USA] DoD:  A graph line representing the decrease of radioactivity with the passage of time.

radioactive decay rate	[USA] DoD:  The time rate of the disintegration of radioactive material generally accompanied by the emission of particles and/or gamma radiation.

radioactive decay(*)	[USA] DoD:  The decrease in the radiation intensity of any radioactive material with respect to time.

radioactivity	[USA] DoD:  The spontaneous emission of radiation, generally alpha or beta particles, often accompanied by gamma rays, from the nuclei of an unstable isotope.

radioactivity concentration

   guide(*)	[USA] DoD:  The amount of any specified radioisotope that is acceptable in air and water for continuous consumption.

radiological defense(*)	[USA] DoD:  Defensive measures taken against the radiation hazards resulting from the employment of nuclear and radiological weapons.

radiological environment(*)	[USA] DoD:  Conditions found in an area resulting from the presence of a radiological hazard.

radiological monitoring	[USA] DoD:  See monitoring.

radiological operation(*)	[USA] DoD:  The employment of radioactive materials or radiation producing devices to cause casualties or restrict the use of terrain. It includes the intentional employment of fallout from nuclear weapons.

radiological survey flight

   altitude	[USA] DoD:  The altitude at which an aircraft is flown during an aerial radiological survey.

radiological survey(*)	[USA] DoD:  The directed effort to determine the distribution and dose rates of radiation in an area.

radius of action(*)	[USA] DoD:  The maximum distance a ship, aircraft, or vehicle can travel away from its base along a given course with normal combat load and return without refueling, allowing for all safety and operating factors.

radius of damage	[USA] DoD:  The distance from ground zero at which there is a 0.50 probability of achieving the desired damage.

radius of integration	[USA] DoD:  The distance from ground zero which indicates the area within which the effects of both the nuclear detonation and conventional weapons are to be integrated.

radius of safety(*)	[USA] DoD:  The horizontal distance from ground zero beyond which the weapon effects on friendly troops are acceptable.

RADLO	Radar Liaison Officer

RAE	[UK] Royal Aircraft Establishment, later Royal Aerospace Establishment.

RAeS	[UK] Royal Aeronautical Society

RAF	[UK] Royal Air Force

RAF-T	Reconnaissance Attack Fighter Trainer

RAFAN	Royal Air Force Airmove Network (UK)

RAFAS	Report of Accounting and Finance Activities System

RAFG	[UK] RAF Germany

RAFKADPS	RAF Kemble ADP Support

RAFTS	Reconnaissance-Attack-Fighter Training Systems (USAF)

RAFUS	Radio Frequency Usage Reporting System

RAFVR	[UK] RAF Volunteer Reserve. Created in 1936.

RAG	[USA] Replenishment Air Group

RAG	Requirements Assessment Group (USAF)

raid report(*)	[USA] DoD:  In air defense, one of a series of related reports that are made for the purpose of developing a plot to assist in the rapid evaluation of a tactical situation.

raid(*)	[USA] DoD:  An operation, usually small scale, involving a swift penetration of hostile territory to secure information, confuse the enemy, or to destroy installations. It ends with a planned withdrawal upon completion of the assigned mission.

RAIDS	Real-time AUTODIN Interface Distribution System

railhead(*)	[USA] DoD:  A point on a railway where loads are transferred between trains and other means of transport. See also navigation head.

railway line capacity(*)	[USA] DoD:  The maximum number of trains which can be moved in each direction over a specified section of track in a 24 hour period. See also route capacity.

railway loading ramp(*)	[USA] DoD:  A sloping platform situated at the end or beside a track and rising to the level of the floor of the rail cars or wagons.

rainfall (nuclear)	[USA] DoD:  The water that is precipitated from the base surge clouds after an underwater burst of a nuclear weapon. This rain is radioactive and presents an important secondary effect of such a burst.

rainout(*)	[USA] DoD:  Radioactive material in the atmosphere brought down by precipitation.

RAKR	[USSR]  Atomnaya raketniy kreyser (nuclear rocket cruiser)

RALS	Remote Augmentation Lift System

RAM	Radar Absorbent Material

RAM	Random Access Memory

RAM	Readiness Assessment Module (WSMIS) (AFLC)

RAM	Reliability, Availability and Maintainability

RAM-x	Aircraft first identified at the Soviet airfield of Ramenskoye were temporarily labeled RAM-x by NATO, were _x_ is a sequence letter.  Ram-K => Su-27, Ram-L => MiG-29

RAMAS	Reliability, Availability, Maintainability Analysis System (AFLC)

RAMCAD	Reliability and Maintainability in Computer-Aided Design (USA)

RAMIS	Reliability and Maintainability Information System

ramjet(*)	[USA] DoD:  A jet-propulsion engine containing neither compressor nor turbine which depends for its operation on the air compression accomplished by the forward motion of the engine. See also pulsejet.

RAMP	Rapid Acquisition of Manufactured Parts

RAMP	Report and Message Processor

RAMPS	Recipe and Menu Pricing System (USAF)

RAMS	Range Measurement System (TFWC)

RAMS	Recruiting Automated Management System (USAF)

RAMS	Reproduction Administrative Management System

RAMS	Reprographics Automated Management System (USAF)

Ranch Hand	[USA] Modified C-123 for defoliation missions.

random minelaying(*)	[USA] DoD:  In land mine warfare, the laying of mines without regard to pattern.

range	[USA] DoD:  1. The distance between any given point and an object or target.  2. Extent or distance limiting the operation or action of something, such as the range of an aircraft, ship, or gun. 3. The distance which can be covered over a hard surface by a ground vehicle, with its rated payload, using the fuel in its tank and its cans normally carried as part of the ground vehicle equipment. 4. Area equipped for practice in shooting at targets. In this meaning, also called target range.

range marker(*)	[USA] DoD:  A single calibration blip fed onto the time base of a radial display. The rotation of the time base shows the single blips as a circle on the plan position indicator scope. It may be used to measure range.

range markers	[USA] DoD:  Two upright markers which may be lighted at night, placed so that when aligned, the direction indicated assists in piloting.  They may be used in amphibious operations to aid in beaching landing ships or craft.

range spread	[USA] DoD:  The technique used to place the mean point of impact of two or more units 100 meters apart on the gun-target line.

Rangers	[USA] DoD:  Rapidly deployable airborne light infantry organized and trained to conduct highly complex joint direct action operations in coordination with or in support of other special operations units of all Services. Rangers also can execute direct action operations in support of conventional nonspecial operations missions conducted by a combatant commander and can operate as conventional light infantry when properly augmented with other elements of combined arms.

ranging(*)	[USA] DoD:  The process of establishing target distance. Types of ranging include echo, intermittent, manual, navigational, explosive echo, optical, radar, etc. See also spot.

Rankin	[Allied] Plan for the occupation of Europe after the defeat of Nazi Germany.

RAOC	Rear Area Operations Center

RAOC	Regional Air Operation Center

RAP	Remedial Action Project

RAP	Remote Advisory Panel (Hahn AFB)

RAPCON	Radar Approach Control

RAPIDE	Relocatable Army Processors for Intelligence Data-Europe (USAREUR)

RAPIDS	Real-time Automated Personnel Identification System

RAPIDSIM	Rapid Intertheatre Deployment Simulator (JCS)

RAPIER	Rapid Emergency Reconstitution/Relocation

RAPPI	Random Access Plan-Position Indicator

RAPPORT III	ECM System

RAPS	Radar Proficiency Simulator

RAS	Rectified Airspeed

RAS	Requirements Allocation Sheet

RAS/STADES	Record Association System/Standard Data Elements System (WWMCCS)

RASC	Regional AUTODIN Switching Center

RAT	Ram-Air Turbine

RATAN	Radio And Television Aid to Navigation

RATCF DAIR	Radar Air Traffic Control Facility Direct Altitude and Identity Readout

rate of fire(*)	[USA] DoD:  The number of rounds fired per weapon per minute.

rate of march(*)	[USA] DoD:  The average number of miles or kilometers to be travelled in a given period of time, including all ordered halts. It is expressed in miles or kilometers in the hour. See also pace.

rated load(*)	[USA] DoD:  The designed safe operating load for the equipment under prescribed conditions.

ratification	[USA] DoD:  The declaration by which a nation formally accepts with or without reservation the content of a standardization agreement. See also implementation; reservation; subscription.

ratio print	[USA] DoD:  A print the scale of which has been changed from that of the negative by photographic enlargement or reduction.

ration dense	[USA] DoD:  Foods which, through processing, have been reduced in volume and quantity to a small compact package without appreciable loss of food value, quality, or acceptance, with a high yield in relation to space occupied, such as dehydrates and concentrates.

rationalization	[USA] DoD:  Any action that increases the effectiveness of allied forces through more efficient or effective use of defense resources committed to the alliance. Rationalization includes consolidation, reassignment of national priorities to higher alliance needs, standardization, specialization, mutual support or improved interoperability, and greater cooperation. Rationalization applies to both weapons/materiel resources and non-weapons military matters.

ratline	[USA] DoD:  An organized effort for moving personnel and/or material by clandestine means across a denied area or border.

RATO	Rocket-Assisted Take Off

RATS	Retrieval and Transmission System

RATT	Radio Teletypewriter

RATT	Radioteletype

RAU	Radio Access Unit

RAuxAF	[UK] Royal Auxiliary Air Force

RAVEN	Nickname for EF111 aircraft (USAF)

RAWIN	[USA] Radar Wind Sounding

RAWINSONDE	[USA] Radar Wind Sounding and Radiosonde

RAWS	Radar Altitude Warning System

RAWS	Radar Attack & Warning System

Razon	[USA] See VB.

RBC	Relocatable Binary Code

RBECS	Revised Battlefield Electronic CEOI System

RBF	Remote Batch Facility (Honeywell)

RBS	Radar Bomb Scoring

RBS	Radar Bomb Site

RBS	Remote Batch Station

RBT	Remote Batch Terminal

RC	Radio Control

RC	Reserve Component

RC	Resource Center (SPACECMD)

RC	Response Cell

RCA	Radio Corporation of American

RCA	Riot Control Agent

RCAM	Refueling Capability Assessment Model (HQ USAF)

RCAS	Reserve Component Automated Systems (USA) (formerly CAMIS)

RCAS	USREDCOM Command & Control System

RCC	[USA] Rescue Coordination Center

RCC	Radio Communications Coordinator

RCC	Regional Computer Center

RCC	Remote Communications Center

RCC	Remote Control Center

RCD	Research and Acquisition Communications Division

RCF	Remote Concentration Facility (Honeywell)

RCH	Route Characteristics File

RCIRS	Recoverable Consumption Item Requirements System (AFLC)

RCM	Radar Countermeasure

RCM	Radio Countermeasures

RCM	Reliability-Centered Maintenance

RCO	Range Control Officer

RCO	Record Communications Operator

RCOC	Region Communications Operations Centers (DCA)

RCP	Request Change Proposal

RCPAC	Reserve Component Personnel and Administration Center (USA)

RCR	Runway Condition Rating (Reading)

RCS	Radar Cross Section

RCS	Rearward Communications System

RCS	Regional Control Station

RCS	Reports Control System

RCT	Repair Cycle Time

RCU	Reserve Component Unit

RCV	Reaction Control Valves, puffer jets using compressed air, used to control VTOL aircraft in the hover mode.

RCZ	Rear Combat Zone

RD	Data Requirements Document

RD	Restricted Data

RD&E	Research, Development, and Engineering

RDA	Research, Development, and Acquisition

RDB	Relational Data Base

RDD	[USA] DoD:  See required delivery date.

RDEX	Readiness Exercise

RDF	[UK] Radio Direction Finding, the original acronym for radar.

RDF	Radio Direction Finder

RDF	Rapid Deployment Forces

RDJTF	Rapid Deployment Joint Task Force (Now U.S. CENTCOM)

RDMF	Rapid Deployable Medical Facility

RDMS	Rapid Deployable Mobile System (ESC)

RDMSS	Rapidly Deployable Mobile SIGINT System

RDO	Reconnaissance Duty Officer

RDO	Redistribution Order

RDP	Rapid Deployment Planning

RDPC	Regional Data Processing Center

RDPI	Remote Data Processing Installation (now-RIPC)

RDT&E	Research, Development, Test & Evaluation

RDTM	Rated Distribution Training Management

RDU	RADEC Data Unit

RDX	Directorate of Program Installation

RDYLD	Ready to Load Data

RE	Reporting Subsystem (WIS)

REA	Request for Equitable Adjustment

reaction time	[USA] DoD:  1. The elapsed time between the initiation of an action and the required response. 2. The time required between the receipt of an order directing an operation and the arrival of the initial element of the force concerned in the designated area.

REACTS	Radiation Emergency Assistance Center Training Site

REACTS	Readiness Exercise and Crisis Transportation System

readiness	[USA] DoD:  See military capability.

readiness condition	[USA] DoD:  See operational readiness.

readiness planning	[USA] DoD:  Operational planning required for peacetime operations. Its objective is the maintenance of high states of readiness and the deterrence of potential enemies. It includes planning activities that influence day-to-day operations and the peacetime posture of forces. As such, its focus is on general capabilities and readiness rather than the specifics of a particular crisis, either actual or potential. The assignment of geographic responsibilities to combatant commanders, establishment of readiness standards and levels, development of peacetime deployment patterns, coordination of reconnaissance and surveillance assets and capabilities, and planning of joint exercises are examples of readiness planning. No formal joint planning system exists for readiness planning such as exists for contingency and execution planning.

ready CAP	[USA] DoD:  Fighter aircraft in condition of "standby."

ready position(*)	[USA] DoD:  In helicopter operations, a designated place where a helicopter load of troops and/or equipment waits for pick-up.

ready reserve	[USA] DoD:  The Selected Reserve and Individual Ready Reserve liable for active duty as prescribed by law. (10 U.S.C. 268, 672, and 673.)

Ready Reserve Force	[USA] DoD:  A force composed of ships acquired by the Maritime Administration (MARAD) with Navy funding and newer ships acquired by the MARAD for the National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF). Although part of the NDRF, ships of the Ready Reserve Force are maintained in a higher state of readiness and can be made available without mobilization or congressionally declared state of emergency. Also called RRF. See also National Defense Reserve Fleet.

ready(*)	[USA] DoD:  The term used to indicate that a weapon(s) is loaded, aimed, and prepared to fire.

ready-to-load date	[USA] DoD:  The day, relative to C-day, in a time-phased force and deployment data when the unit, nonunit equipment, and forces are prepared to depart their origin on organic transportation orr are prepared to begin loading on US Transportation Command-provided transportation. Also called RLD.

real precession(*)	[USA] DoD:  Precession resulting from an applied torque such as friction and dynamic imbalance.

real property	[USA] DoD:  Lands, buildings, structures, utilities systems, improvements, and appurtenances thereto. Includes equipment attached to and made part of buildings and structures (such as heating systems) but not movable equipment (such as plant equipment).

real time(*)	[USA] DoD:  Pertaining to the timeliness of data or information which has been delayed only by the time required for electronic communication. This implies that there are no noticeable delays. See also near real time.

real wander	[USA] DoD:  See real precession.

reallocation authority(*)	[USA] DoD:  The authority given to NATO commanders and normally negotiated in peacetime, to reallocate in an "emergency in war" national logistic resources controlled by the combat forces under their command, and made available by nations, in order to influence the battle logistically. See also reallocation of resources.

REALP	Real Property Inventory (USAF)

rear area operations center/rear

   tactical operations center	[USA] DoD:  A command and control facility that serves as an area/subarea commander's planning, coordinating, monitoring, advising, and directing agency for area security operations.

rear area(*)	[USA] DoD:  For any particular command, the area extending forward from its rear boundary to the rear of the area of responsibility of the next lower level of command. This area is provided primarily for the performance of combat service support functions. See also Army service area.

rear echelon(*)	[USA] DoD:  Elements of a force which are not required in the objective area.

rear guard	[USA] DoD:  Security detachment that protects the rear of a column from hostile forces. During a withdrawal, it delays the enemy by armed resistance, destroying bridges, and blocking roads.

rearming	[USA] DoD:  1. An operation that replenishes the prescribed stores of ammunition, bombs, and other armament items for an aircraft, naval ship, tank, or armored vehicle, including replacement of defective ordnance equipment, in order to make it ready for combat service. 2.  Resetting the fuze on a bomb, or on an artillery, mortar, or rocket projectile, so that it will detonate at the desired time.

Rebecca	[UK] Receiver for Eureka, see there.

REBM	Radio Electronic Battle Management

rebuild	[USA] DoD:  The restoration of an item to a standard as nearly as possible to its original condition in appearance, performance, and life expectancy. See also overhaul; repair.

REC	Radio Electronic Combattranslation of the Russian terminology for ECM.

REC	Reconstitutable Enduring Communication

REC3I	Reconstitutable Enduring Communications Command, Control, and Intelligence

RECA	Residual Capability Assessment

RECAS	Residual Capability Assessment System (part of GWS)

RECC	Regional Emergency Communications Coordinator (GSA)

recce	[USA] DoD:  See reconnaissance.

RECCEXREP	[USA] DoD:  See reconnaissance exploitation report.

receipt into the supply system	[USA] DoD:  That point in time when the first item or first quantity of the item of the contract has been received at or is en route to point of first delivery after inspection and acceptance. See also procurement lead time.

receipt(*)	[USA] DoD:  A transmission made by a receiving station to indicate that a message has been satisfactorily received.

receiving ship(*)	[USA] DoD:  The ship in a replenishment unit that receives the rig(s).

reception	[USA] DoD:  1. All ground arrangements connected with the delivery and disposition of air or sea drops. Includes selection and preparation of site, signals for warning and approach, facilitation of secure departure of agents, speedy collection of delivered articles, and their prompt removal to storage places having maximum security. When a group is involved, it may be called a reception committee. 2. Arrangements to welcome and provide secure quarters or transportation for defectors, escapees, evaders, or incoming agents.

receptivity(*)	[USA] DoD:  The vulnerability of a target audience to particular psychological operations media.

reclama	[USA] DoD:  A request to duly constituted authority to reconsider its decision or its proposed action.

recognition	[USA] DoD:  1. The determination by any means of the individuality of persons, or of objects such as aircraft, ships, or tanks, or of phenomena such as communications-electronics patterns. 2. In ground combat operations, the determination that an object is similar within a category of something already known; e.g., tank, truck, man.

recognition signal	[USA] DoD:  Any prearranged signal by which individuals or units may identify each other.

recoilless rifle (heavy)	[USA] DoD:  A weapon capable of being fired from either a ground mount or from a vehicle, and capable of destroying tanks.

recompression chamber	[USA] DoD:  See hyperbaric chamber.

RECON	Reconnaissance Information System (WWMCCS)

RECON	Reconnaissance System

reconnaissance by fire(*)	[USA] DoD:  A method of reconnaissance in which fire is placed on a suspected enemy position to cause the enemy to disclose a presence by movement or return of fire.

reconnaissance exploitation

   report(*)	[USA] DoD:  A standard message format used to report the results of a  tactical air reconnaissance mission. Whenever possible the report should include the interpretation of sensor imagery. Also called RECCEXREP.

reconnaissance in force(*)	[USA] DoD:  An offensive operation designed to discover and/or test the enemy's strength or to obtain other information.

reconnaissance patrol	[USA] DoD:  See patrol.

reconnaissance photography	[USA] DoD:  Photography taken to obtain information on the results of bombing, or on enemy movements, concentrations, activities, and forces. The primary purposes do not include making maps, charts, or mosaics.

reconnaissance(*)	[USA] DoD:  A mission undertaken to obtain, by visual observation or other detection methods, information about the activities and resources of an enemy or potential enemy, or to secure data concerning the meteorological, hydrographic, or geographic characteristics of a particular area.

reconstitution site	[USA] DoD:  A location selected by the surviving command authority as the site at which a damaged or destroyed headquarters can be reformed from survivors of the attack and/or personnel from other sources, predesignated as replacements.

record as target(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, the order used to denote that the target is to be recorded for future engagement or reference.

record information	[USA] DoD:  All forms (e.g., narrative, graphic, data, computer memory) of information registered in either temporary or permanent form so that it can be retrieved, reproduced, or preserved.

recorded(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, the response used to indicate that the action taken to "record as target" has been completed.

recoverable item	[USA] DoD:  An item which normally is not consumed in use and is subject to return for repair or disposal. See also reparable item.

recovery airfield	[USA] DoD:  Any airfield, military or civil, at which aircraft might land post-H-hour. It is not expected that combat missions would be conducted from a recovery airfield. See also airfield.

recovery and reconstitution	[USA] DoD:  Those actions taken by one nation prior to, during, and following an attack by an enemy nation to minimize the effects of the attack, rehabilitate the national economy, provide for the welfare of the populace, and maximize the combat potential of remaining forces and supporting activities.

recovery controller(*)	[USA] DoD:  The air controller responsible for the correct execution of recovering aircraft to the appropriate terminal control agency.

recovery procedures	[USA] DoD:  See explosive ordnance disposal procedures.

recovery site	[USA] DoD:  In evasion and escape usage, an area from which an evader or an escaper can be evacuated.

recovery vehicle, medium	[USA] DoD:  A full-tracked vehicle designed for crew rescue and recovery of tanks and other vehicles under battlefield conditions. Designated as M88A1.

recovery zone	[USA] DoD:  A designated geographic area from which special operations forces can be extracted by air, boat, or other means. Also called RZ.

recovery(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. In air operations, that phase of a mission which involves the return of an aircraft to a base. 2. In naval mine warfare, salvage of a mine as nearly intact as possible to permit further investigation for intelligence and/or evaluation purposes.  See also salvage procedure. 3. (DOD) In amphibious reconnaissance, the physical extraction of landed forces or their link-up with friendly forces.

RECREP	Reconnaissance Report

RECS	Radio Electronic Combat Support (NATO)

RECS	Rear Echelon HF COMINT Systems Radio Electronic Combat Support (FSU) (NATO)

RECSHIP	[USA] Receiving Ship

RECSTA	[USA] Receiving Station

rectification(*)	[USA] DoD:  In photogrammetry, the process of projecting a tilted or oblique photograph on to a horizontal reference plane.

rectified airspeed	[USA] DoD:  See calibrated airspeed.

rectifier(*)	[USA] DoD:  A device for converting alternating current into direct current. See also inverter.

recuperation	[USA] DoD:  Not to be used. See recovery and reconstitution.

recurring demand	[USA] DoD:  A request by an authorized requisitioner to satisfy a materiel requirement for consumption or stock replenishment that is anticipated to recur periodically. Demands for which the probability of future occurrence is unknown will be considered as recurring.  Recurring demands will be considered by the supporting supply system in order to procure, store, and distribute materiel to meet similar demands in the future.

RED	Risk Estimate Distance, safe distance to friendly forces to use weapons.

Red Bean	[Belgium] Humanitarian intervention in Zaire, 1978.

Red Beard	[UK] Free-fall nuclear weapon. 5 to 20 kiloton, weight 794kg.  Service between 1958 and 1972.

Red Dragon	[USA/Belgium] Operations in Congo in 1964, after severe clashes and killings in this country. The USA provided transport, Belgium provided ground forces.

Red Flag	[USA] Exercise held on Nellis AFB.

Red Force	Potential Threat Forces

RED HORSE	[USA] Rapid Engineer Deployable, Heavy Operational Repair Squadron, Engineer (USAF)

Red Snow	[UK] Code name for a physics package, the actual nuclear weapon in a series of nuclear bombs --- the bomb casings had their own codenames.

REDCOM	U.S. Readiness Command

REDCON	Readiness Condition (USA)

redeployment	[USA] DoD:  The transfer of a unit, an individual, or supplies deployed in one area to another area, or to another location within the area, or to the zone of interior for the purpose of further employment.

redeployment airfield(*)	[USA] DoD:  An airfield not occupied in its entirety in peacetime, but available immediately upon outbreak of war for use and occupation by units redeployed from their peacetime locations. It must have substantially the same standard of operational facilities as a main airfield. See also airfield; alternative airfield; departure airfield; main airfield.

redesignated site	[USA] DoD:  A surviving facility that may be redesignated as the command center to carry on the functions of an incapacitated alternate headquarters and/or facility.

Redeye	[USA] DoD:  A lightweight manportable, shoulder-fired air defense artillery weapon for low altitude air defense of forward combat area troops.  Designated as FIM-43.

redistribution	[USA] DoD:  The act of effecting transfer in control, utilization, or location of material between units or activities within or among the Military Services or between the Military Services and other Federal agencies.

REDP	Redeployment

reduced charge	[USA] DoD:  1. The smaller of the two propelling charges available for naval guns. 2. Charge employing a reduced amount of propellant to fire a gun at short ranges as compared to a normal charge. See also normal charge.

reduced lighting(*)	[USA] DoD:  The reduction in brightness of ground vehicle lights by either reducing power or by screening in such a way that any visible light is limited in output. See also normal lighting.

reduced operational status	[USA] DoD:  Applies to the Military Sealift Command ships withdrawn from full operational status (FOS) because of decreased operational requirements. A ship in reduced operational status is crewed in accordance with shipboard maintenance and possible future operational requirements with crew size predetermined contractually. The condition of readiness in terms of calendar days required to attain full operational status is designated by the numeral following the acronym ROS (i.e., ROS-5). Also called ROS.  See also Military Sealift Command.

reduction	[USA] DoD:  The creation of lanes through a minefield or obstacle to allow passage of the attacking ground force.

reduction (photographic)	[USA] DoD:  The production of a negative, diapositive, or print at a scale smaller than the original.

reefer	[USA] DoD:  1. A refrigerator. 2. A motor vehicle, railroad freight car, ship, aircraft, or other conveyance, so constructed and insulated as to protect commodities from either heat or cold.

reentry phase	[USA] DoD:  That portion of the trajectory of a ballistic missile or space vehicle where there is a significant interaction of the vehicle and the Earth's atmosphere. See also boost phase; midcourse phase; terminal phase.

reentry vehicle(*)	[USA] DoD:  That part of a space vehicle designed to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere in the terminal portion of its trajectory. See also maneuverable reentry vehicle; multiple reentry vehicle.

refer-to box	[USA] DoD:  See reference box.

reference box(*)	[USA] DoD:  The identification box placed in the margin of a map or chart which contains the series designation, sheet number and edition number in a readily identified form. Also called refer to box. See also information box.

reference datum(*)	[USA] DoD:  As used in the loading of aircraft, an imaginary vertical plane at or near the nose of the aircraft from which all horizontal distances are measured for balance purposes. Diagrams of each aircraft show this reference datum as "balance station zero."

reference diversion point(*)	[USA] DoD:  One of a number of positions selected by the routing authority on both sides of the route of a convoy or independent to facilitate diversion at sea.

reference point(*)	[USA] DoD:  A prominent, easily located point in the terrain.

REFILES	JCS Standard Reference Files (JOPS)

reflected shock wave	[USA] DoD:  When a shock wave traveling in a medium strikes the interface between this medium and a denser medium, part of the energy of the shock wave induces a shock wave in the denser medium and the remainder of the energy results in the formation of a reflected shock wave that travels back through the less dense medium. See also shock wave.

reflection(*)	[USA] DoD:  Energy diverted back from the interface of two media.  The reflection may be specular (i.e. direct) or diffuse according to the nature of the contact surfaces.

reflex force	[USA] DoD:  As applied to Air Force units, that part of the alert force maintained overseas or at zone of interior forward bases by scheduled rotations.

reflex sight(*)	[USA] DoD:  An optical or computing sight that reflects a reticle image (or images) onto a combining glass for superimposition on the target.

Reforger	[NATO] REturn of FORces to GERmanyexercise to transport US troops to Germany.

refuge area(*)	[USA] DoD:  A coastal area considered safe from enemy attack to which merchant ships may be ordered to proceed when the shipping movement policy is implemented. See also safe anchorage.

refugee	[USA] DoD:  A civilian who, by reason of real or imagined danger, has left home to seek safety elsewhere. See also displaced person; evacuee; expellee.

REGENCY NET	Unclassified code name for USEUCOM HF/SSB communications system

regimental landing team	[USA] DoD:  A task organization for landing comprised of an infantry regiment reinforced by those elements which are required for initiation of its combat function ashore.

register marks(*)	[USA] DoD:  In cartography, designated marks, such as small crosses, circles, or other patterns applied to original copy prior to reproduction to facilitate registration of plates and to indicate the relative positions of successive impressions.

register(*)	[USA] DoD:  In cartography, the correct position of one component of a composite map image in relation to the other components, at each stage of production.

registration	[USA] DoD:  The adjustment of fire to determine firing data corrections.

registration fire(*)	[USA] DoD:  Fire delivered to obtain accurate data for subsequent effective engagement of targets. See also fire.

registration point(*)	[USA] DoD:  Terrain feature or other designated point on which fire is adjusted for the purpose of obtaining corrections to firing data.

regrade	[USA] DoD:  To determine that certain classified information requires, in the interests of national defense, a higher or a lower degree of protection against unauthorized disclosure than currently provided, coupled with a changing of the classification designation to reflect such higher or lower degree.

regroup airfield	[USA] DoD:  Any airfield, military or civil, at which post-H-hour reassembling of aircraft is planned for the express purpose of rearming, recocking, and resumption of armed alert, overseas deployment, or conducting further combat missions. See also airfield.

REGT	Regiment

regular drill	[USA] DoD:  See unit training assembly.

regulated item(*)	[USA] DoD:  Any item whose issue to a user is subject to control by an appropriate authority for reasons that may include cost, scarcity, technical or hazardous nature, or operational significance.  Also called controlled item. See also critical supplies and materiel.

regulating station	[USA] DoD:  A command agency established to control all movements of personnel and supplies into or out of a given area.

Regulus	[USA] Ship-launched long-range cruise missile.  Regulus I and II were otherwise totally different.  The Regulus missile was also carried by the two Grayback class submarines.  No longer in service.

rehabilitation(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. The processing, usually in a relatively quiet area, of units or individuals recently withdrawn from combat or arduous duty, during which units recondition equipment and are rested, furnished special facilities, filled up with replacements, issued replacement supplies and equipment, given training, and generally made ready for employment in future operations. 2. The action performed in restoring an installation to authorized design standards.

REINF	Reinforced Alert

reinforcement training unit	[USA] DoD:  See voluntary training unit.

reinforcing obstacles	[USA] DoD:  Those obstacles specifically constructed, emplaced, or detonated through military effort and designed to strengthen existing terrain to disrupt, fix, turn, or block enemy movement. See also obstacle.

reinforcing(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery usage, tactical mission in which one artillery unit augments the fire of another artillery unit.

REIS	Reconstitutable and Enduring Intelligence System

REL COPAN	USAF HQ ADVANCE Network

relateral tell(*)	[USA] DoD:  The relay of information between facilities through the use of a third facility. This type of telling is appropriate between automated facilities in a degraded communications environment.  See also track telling.

relative altitude	[USA] DoD:  See vertical separation.

relative aperture	[USA] DoD:  The ratio of the equivalent focal length to the diameter of the entrance pupil of photographic lens expressed f:4.5, etc. Also called f-number; stop; aperture stop; or diaphragm stop.

relative bearing(*)	[USA] DoD:  The direction expressed as a horizontal angle normally measured clockwise from the forward point of the longitudinal axis of a vehicle, aircraft or ship to an object or body. See also bearing; grid bearing.

relative biological

   effectiveness	[USA] DoD:  The ratio of the number of rads of gamma (or X) radiation of a certain energy which will produce a specified biological effect to the number of rads of another radiation required to produce the same effect is the relative biological effectiveness of the latter radiation.

release altitude	[USA] DoD:  Altitude of an aircraft above the ground at the time of release of bombs, rockets, missiles, tow targets, etc.

release point (road)	[USA] DoD:  A well-defined point on a route at which the elements composing a column return under the authority of their respective commanders, each one of these elements continuing its movement towards its own appropriate destination.

release(*)	[USA] DoD:  In air armament, the intentional separation of a free-fall aircraft store, from its suspension equipment, for purposes of employment of the store.

releasing commander

   (nuclear weapons)	[USA] DoD:  A commander who has been delegated authority to approve the use of nuclear weapons within prescribed limits. See also commander(s); executing commander (nuclear weapons).

releasing officer	[USA] DoD:  A properly designated individual who may authorize the sending of a message for and in the name of the originator. See also originator.

reliability diagram(*)	[USA] DoD:  In cartography, a diagram showing the dates and quality of the source material from which a map or chart has been compiled. See also information box.

reliability of source	[USA] DoD:  See evaluation.

relief in place(*)	[USA] DoD:  An operation in which, by direction of higher authority, all or part of a unit is replaced in an area by the incoming unit. The responsibilities of the replaced elements for the mission and the assigned zone of operations are transferred to the incoming unit. The incoming unit continues the operation as ordered.

relief(*)	[USA] DoD:  Inequalities of evaluation and the configuration of land features on the surface of the Earth which may be represented on maps or charts by contours, hypsometric tints, shading, or spot elevations.

religious ministry support	[USA] DoD:  The entire spectrum of professional duties to include providing for or facilitating essential religious needs and practices, pastoral care, family support programs, religious education, volunteer and community activities, and programs performed to enhance morale and moral, ethical, and personal well being.  Enlisted religious support personnel assist the chaplain in providing religious ministry support. See also command chaplain; command chaplain of the combatant command; lay leader or lay reader; religious ministry support plan; religious ministry support team; Service component command chaplain.

religious ministry support plan	[USA] DoD:  A plan that describes the way in which religious support personnel will provide religious support to all members of a joint force. When approved by the commander, it may be included as an annex to operation plans. See also command chaplain; command chaplain of the combatant command; lay leader or lay reader; religious ministry support; religious ministry support team; Service component command chaplain.

religious ministry support

   team	[USA] DoD:  A team that is composed of a chaplain and an Army Chaplain Assistant or Navy Religious Program Specialist or Air Force Chaplain Service Support Personnel or Coast Guard yeoman.  The team works together in designing, implementing, and executing the command religious program. See also command chaplain; command chaplain of the combatant command; lay leader or lay reader; religious ministry support; religious ministry support plan; Service component command chaplain.

RELOC	Relocation File

RELROK	Releasable to Republic of Korea

REMAB	Remote Marshaling Base (PACOM)

remain-behind equipment	[USA] DoD:  Unit equipment left by deploying forces at their bases when they deploy.

remaining forces	[USA] DoD:  The total surviving United States forces at any given stage of combat operations.

REMARC	Resource Management Accounting Control System

REMBASS	Remotely Monitored Battlefield Sensor System (USA)

REMIS	Reliability and Maintainability Information System

remote delivery(*)	[USA] DoD:  In mine warfare, the delivery of mines to a target area by any means other than direct emplacement. The exact position of mines so laid may not be known.

remotely piloted vehicle(*)	[USA] DoD:  An unmanned vehicle capable of being controlled from a distant location through a communication link. It is normally designed to be recoverable. See also drone.

render safe procedures	[USA] DoD:  See explosive ordnance disposal procedures.

rendezvous area	[USA] DoD:  In an amphibious operation, the area in which the landing craft and amphibious vehicles rendezvous to form waves after being loaded, and prior to movement to the line of departure.

rendezvous(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. A pre-arranged meeting at a given time and location from which to begin an action or phase of an operation, or to which to return after an operation. See also join-up. 2. In land warfare, an easily found terrain location at which visitors to units, headquarters or facilities are met by personnel from the element to be visited.  See also contact point.

Rentai	[Japan] Regiment

reorder cycle	[USA] DoD:  The interval between successive reorder (procurement) actions.

reorder point	[USA] DoD:  1. That point at which time a stock replenishment requisition would be submitted to maintain the predetermined or calculated stockage objective. 2. The sum of the safety level of supply plus the level for order and shipping time equals the reorder point. See also level of supply.

REP	Repeat Reports

REP	Replacement

REP	Reserve Enlistment Program (USA)

REP	Resource Estimating Procedure

repair	[USA] DoD:  The restoration of an item to serviceable condition through correction of a specific failure or unserviceable condition. See also overhaul; rebuild.

repair cycle	[USA] DoD:  The stages through which a reparable item passes from the time of its removal or replacement until it is reinstalled or placed in stock in a serviceable condition.

repair cycle aircraft	[USA] DoD:  Aircraft in the active inventory that are in or awaiting depot maintenance, including those in transit to or from depot maintenance.

reparable item	[USA] DoD:  An item that can be reconditioned or economically repaired for reuse when it becomes unserviceable. See also recoverable item.

repatriate	[USA] DoD:  A person who returns to his or her country or citizenship, having left his or her native country, either against his or her will, or as one of a group who left for reason of politics, religion, or other pertinent reasons.

REPCAT	Report Corrective Action Taken

repeat(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, an order or request to fire again the same number of rounds with the same method of fire.

repeater-jammer(*)	[USA] DoD:  A receiver transmitter device which amplifies, multiplies and retransmits the signals received, for purposes of deception or jamming.

REPGEN	FLOGEN  Report Generator (IMAPS)

replacement demand	[USA] DoD:  A demand representing replacement of items consumed or worn out.

replacement factor(*)	[USA] DoD:  The estimated percentage of equipment or repair parts in use that will require replacement during a given period due to wearing out beyond repair, enemy action,  abandonment, pilferage, and other causes except catastrophes.

replacements	[USA] DoD:  Personnel required to take the place of others who depart a unit.

replenishment at sea(*)	[USA] DoD:  Those operations required to make a transfer of personnel and/or supplies when at sea.

reply(*)	[USA] DoD:  An answer to a challenge. See also challenge; countersign; password.

REPOL	Reporting Emergency Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants

reported unit	[USA] DoD:  A unit designation that has been mentioned in an agent report, captured document, or interrogation report, but for which available information is insufficient to include the unit in accepted order of battle holdings.

reporting post(*)	[USA] DoD:  An element of the control and reporting system used to extend the radar coverage of the control and reporting center. It does not undertake the control of aircraft.

reporting time interval	[USA] DoD:  1. In surveillance, the time interval between the detection of an event and the receipt of a report by the user. 2. In communications, the time for transmission of data or a report from the originating terminal to the end receiver. See also near real time.

representative downwind

   direction(*)	[USA] DoD:  During the forecast period, the mean surface downwind direction in the hazard area towards which the cloud travels.

representative downwind

   speed(*)	[USA] DoD:  The mean surface downwind speed in the hazard area during the forecast period.

representative fraction	[USA] DoD:  The scale of a map, chart, or photograph expressed as a fraction or ratio. See also scale.

REPRO	Regional Programs Office

REQCAP	Requirement Capability (USA)

request modify(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, a request by any person, other than the person authorized to make modifications to a fire plan, for a modification.

required delivery date	[USA] DoD:  A date, relative to C-day, when a unit must arrive at its destination and complete offloading to properly support the concept of operations. Also called RDD.

required supply rate

   (ammunition)	[USA] DoD:  In Army usage, the amount of ammunition expressed in terms of rounds per weapon per day for ammunition items fired by weapons, and in terms of other units of measure per day for bulk allotment and other items, estimated to be required to sustain operations of any designated force without restriction for a specified period. Tactical commanders use this rate to state their requirements for ammunition to support planned tactical operations at specified intervals. The required supply rate is submitted through command channels. It is consolidated at each echelon and is considered by each commander in subsequently determining the controlled supply rate within the command.

requirements	[USA] DoD:  See military requirement.

requirements capability	[USA] DoD:  This capability provides a Joint Operation Planning and Execution System user the ability to identify, update, review, and delete data on forces and sustainment required to support an operation plan or course of action.

requisition(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. An authoritative demand or request especially for personnel, supplies, or services authorized but not made available without specific request. (DOD) 2. To demand or require services from an invaded or conquered nation.

requisitioning objective	[USA] DoD:  The maximum quantities of materiel to be maintained on hand and on order to sustain current operations. It will consist of the sum of stocks represented by the operating level, safety level, and the order and shipping time or procurement lead time, as appropriate. See also level of supply.

RESC	Reconstitutable Enduring Satellite Communications System

RESCAP	[USA] Rescue Combat Air Patrol

RESCU	Resource Cost and Utilization System (U.S. Marine Corps)

rescue combat air patrol	[USA] DoD:  An aircraft patrol provided over a combat search and rescue objective area for the purpose of intercepting and destroying hostile aircraft. Its primary mission is to protect the search and rescue task forces during recovery operations. See also combat air patrol.

rescue coordination center	[USA] DoD:  A primary search and rescue facility suitably staffed by supervisory personnel and equipped for coordinating and controlling search and rescue operations. The facility may be operated unilaterally by personnel of a single Service (rescue coordination center), jointly by personnel of two or more Services (joint rescue coordination center), or it may have a combined staff of personnel from two or more allied nations (combbined rescue coordination center). Formerly called Search and Rescue Coordination Center. Also called RCC or JRCC.

rescue ship(*)	[USA] DoD:  In shipping control, a ship of a convoy stationed at the rear of a convoy column to rescue survivors.

research	[USA] DoD:  All effort directed toward increased knowledge of natural phenomena and environment and toward the solution of problems in all fields of science. This includes basic and applied research.

reseau(*)	[USA] DoD:  A grid system of a standard size in the image plane of a photographic system used for mensuration purposes.

reservation	[USA] DoD:  The stated qualification by a nation that describes the part of a standardization agreement that it will not implement or will implement only with limitations. See also implementation; ratification; subscription.

reserve	[USA] DoD:  1. Portion of a body of troops which is kept to the rear, or withheld from action at the beginning of an engagement, available for a decisive movement. 2. Members of the Military Services who are not in active service but who are subject to call to active duty. 3. Portion of an appropriation or contract authorization held or set aside for future operations or contingencies and in respect to which administrative authorization to incur commitments or obligations has been withheld. See also general reserve; operational reserve; reserve supplies.

reserve aircraft	[USA] DoD:  Those aircraft which have been accumulated in excess of immediate needs for active aircraft and are retained in the inventory against possible future needs. See also aircraft.

reserve component category	[USA] DoD:  The category that identifies an individual's status in a reserve component. The three reserve component categories are Ready Reserve, Standby Reserve, and Retired Reserve. Each reservist is identified by a specific reserve component category designation.

Reserve Components	[USA] DoD:  Reserve Components of the Armed Forces of the United States are: a. the Army National Guard of the United States; b. the Army Reserve; c. the Naval Reserve; d. the Marine Corps Reserve; e. the Air National Guard of the United States; f. the Air Force Reserve; and g. the Coast Guard Reserve.

reserve supplies	[USA] DoD:  Supplies accumulated in excess of immediate needs for the purpose of ensuring continuity of an adequate supply. Also called reserves. See also battle reserves; beach reserves; contingency retention stock; economic retention stock; individual reserves; initial reserves; unit reserves.

reserved demolition target(*)	[USA] DoD:  A target for demolition, the destruction of which must be controlled at a specific level of command because it plays a vital part in the tactical or strategic plan, or because of the importance of the structure itself, or because the demolition may be executed in the face of the enemy. See also demolition target.

reserved obstacles	[USA] DoD:  Those demolition obstacles that are deemed critical to the plan for which the authority to detonate is reserved by the designating commander. See also obstacle.

reserved route(*)	[USA] DoD:  In road traffic, a specific route allocated exclusively to an authority or formation. See also route.

residual contamination(*)	[USA] DoD:  Contamination which remains after steps have been taken to remove it. These steps may consist of nothing more than allowing the contamination to decay normally.

residual forces	[USA] DoD:  Unexpended portions of the remaining United States forces that have an immediate combat potential for continued military operations, and that have been deliberately withheld from utilization.

residual radiation(*)	[USA] DoD:  Nuclear radiation caused by fallout, artificial dispersion of radioactive material, or irradiation which results from a nuclear explosion and persists longer than one minute after burst.  See also contamination; induced radiation; initial radiation.

residual radioactivity	[USA] DoD:  Nuclear radiation that results from radioactive sources and which persists for longer than one minute. Sources of residual radioactivity created by nuclear explosions include fission fragments and radioactive matter created primarily by neutron activation, but also by gamma and other radiation activation. Other possible sources of residual radioactivity include radioactive material created and dispersed by means other than nuclear explosion.  See also contamination; induced radiation; initial radiation.

resistance movement	[USA] DoD:  An organized effort by some portion of the civil population of a country to resist the legally established government or an occupying power and to disrupt civil order and stability.

resolution(*)	[USA] DoD:  A measurement of the smallest detail which can be distinguished by a sensor system under specific conditions.

resource and unit monitoring	[USA] DoD:  Worldwide Military Command and Control System application systems that support approved requirements relating to resource and unit monitoring, readiness assessment, situation assessment, and operations by integrating data from functional areas such as operations, logistics, personnel, and medical.

resources	[USA] DoD:  The forces, materiel, and other assets or capabilities apportioned or allocated to the commander of a unified or specified command.

response force	[USA] DoD:  A mobile force with appropriate fire support designated, usually by the area commander, to deal with Level II threats in the rear area.

responsibility	[USA] DoD:  1. The obligation to carry forward an assigned task to a successful conclusion. With responsibility goes authority to direct and take the necessary action to ensure success. 2. The obligation for the proper custody, care, and safekeeping of property or funds entrusted to the possession or supervision of an individual. See also accountability.

responsor(*)	[USA] DoD:  An electronic device used to receive an electronic challenge and display a reply thereto.

rest and recuperation	[USA] DoD:  The withdrawal of individuals from combat or duty in a combat area for short periods of rest and recuperation. Also called R&R. See also rehabilitation.

rest(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery, a command that indicates that the unit(s) or gun(s) to which it is addressed shall not follow up fire orders during the time that the order is in force.

restart at . . .(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery, a term used to restart a fire plan after "dwell at . . ." or "check firing" or "cease loading" has been ordered.

restitution factor	[USA] DoD:  See correlation factor.

restitution(*)	[USA] DoD:  The process of determining the true planimetric position of objects whose images appear on photographs.

Restore Hope	[USA] United Nations effort for Humanitarian Operations in Somalia.

restraint factor(*)	[USA] DoD:  In air transport, a factor, normally expressed in multiples of the force of gravity, which determines the required strength of lashings and tie-downs to secure a particular load.

restraint of loads	[USA] DoD:  The process of binding, lashing, and wedging items into one unit or into its transporter in a manner that will ensure immobility during transit.

restricted air cargo	[USA] DoD:  See cargo.

restricted area	[USA] DoD:  1. An area (land, sea, or air) in which there are special restrictive measures employed to prevent or minimize interference between friendly forces. 2. An area under military jurisdiction in which special security measures are employed to prevent unauthorized entry. See also air surface zones; controlled firing area; restricted areas (air).

restricted areas (air)	[USA] DoD:  Designated areas established by appropriate authority over which flight of aircraft is restricted. They are shown on aeronautical charts and published in notices to airmen, and publications of aids to air navigation. See also restricted area.

restricted dangerous air

   cargo(*)	[USA] DoD:  Cargo which does not belong to the highly dangerous category but which is hazardous and requires, for transport by cargo or passenger aircraft, extra precautions in packing and handling.

restricted data	[USA] DoD:  All data (information) concerning: a. design, manufacture, or use of atomic weapons; b. the production of special nuclear material; or c. the use of special nuclear material in the production of energy, but shall not include data declassified or removed from the restricted data category pursuant to Section 142 of the Atomic Energy Act. (Section 11w, Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended.) See also formerly restricted data.

restricted operations area(*)	[USA] DoD:  Airspace of defined dimensions, designated by the airspace control authority, in response to specific operational situations/requirements within which the operation of one or more airspace users is restricted.

restrictive fire plan(*)	[USA] DoD:  A safety measure for friendly aircraft which establishes airspace that is reasonably safe from friendly surface delivered non-nuclear fires.

resume	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept usage a code meaning, "Resume last patrol ordered."

resupply(*)	[USA] DoD:  The act of replenishing stocks in order to maintain required levels of supply.

retain	[USA] DoD:  When used in the context of deliberate planning, the directed command will keep the referenced operation plan, operation plan in concept format, or concept summary and any associated Joint Operation Planning System or Joint Operation Planning and Execution System automated data processing files in an inactive library or status. The plan and its associated files will not be maintained unless directed by follow-on guidance. See also archive; maintain.

retard	[USA] DoD:  A request from a spotter to indicate that the illuminating projectile burst is desired later in relation to the subsequent bursts of high explosive projectiles.

reticle(*)	[USA] DoD:  A mark such as a cross or a system of lines lying in the image plane of a viewing apparatus. It may be used singly as a reference mark on certain types of monocular instruments or as one of a pair to form a floating mark as in certain types of stereoscopes.  See also graticule.

retirement route	[USA] DoD:  The track or series of tracks along which helicopters move from a specific landing site or landing zone. See also approach route; helicopter lane.

retirement(*)	[USA] DoD:  An operation in which a force out of contact moves away from the enemy.

retrofit action	[USA] DoD:  Action taken to modify inservice equipment.

retrograde cargo	[USA] DoD:  Cargo evacuated from a theater of operations.

retrograde movement	[USA] DoD:  Any movement of a command to the rear, or away from the enemy. It may be forced by the enemy or may be made voluntarily.  Such movements may be classified as withdrawal, retirement, or delaying action.

retrograde operation	[USA] DoD:  See retrograde movement.

retrograde personnel	[USA] DoD:  Personnel evacuated from a theater of operations who may include medical patients, noncombatants, and civilians.

return load(*)	[USA] DoD:  Personnel and/or cargo to be transported by a returning carrier.

return to base	[USA] DoD:  Proceed to the point indicated by the displayed information. This point is being used to return the aircraft to a place at which the aircraft can land. Command heading, speed, and altitude may be used, if desired. Also called RTB.

returned to military control	[USA] DoD:  The status of a person whose casualty status of duty status - whereabouts unknown or missing has been changed due to the person's return or recovery by US military authority. Also called RMC. See also casualty status; duty status - whereabouts unknown; missing.

revolutionary	[USA] DoD:  An individual attempting to effect a social or political change through the use of extreme measures. See also antiterrorism.

revolving fund	[USA] DoD:  A fund established to finance a cycle of operations to which reimbursements and collections are returned for reuse in a manner such as will maintain the principal of the fund, e.g., working capital funds, industrial funds, and loan funds.

REX	Readiness Exercise

RF	Radio Frequency

RF-4	[USA] DoD:  See Phantom II.

RFC	[UK] Royal Flying Corps. The WWI air corps of the British Army.

RFDB	RED FLAG Data Base (TFWC)

RFF	Remote File Facility (Honeywell)

RFF	Request for Funds

RFI	Radio Frequency Interference

RFI	Request for Information

RFNA	Red Fuming Nitric Acid, nitric acid with a stabilizer added.  Used as oxidizer in rocket engines, with the advantage that it can easily be stored.  Common in storable liquid missiles.  (In contrast with missiles that use cryogenic, non-storable liquid fuels.)

RFP	Request for Proposal

RFP	Request For Proposals

RFQ	Request for Quotation

RFR	Radio Frequency Radiation

RFS	Request for Service

RFTP	Request for Technical Proposal

RFU	Ready for Use

RFW	Radiofrequency Weapons

RG	[USA] Reconnaissance Group

RGM	[USA] Ship-launched, guided ground-to-ground Missile.  Examples

RGS	Readiness Groups (USA)

RH-53	[USA] DoD:  See Sea Stallion.

RHAW	[USA] Radar Homing And Warning system. Used for strikes at enemy radar sites, AN/APR-25.

RHC	[France] Regiment dHelicopteres de Combatcombat helicopter regiment.

RHD	Removable Hard Disk

Rheinbote	[Germany] A slender, four-stage, unguided surface-to-surface missile, built at the end of WWII.  Over 200 were fired at Antwerp.  Range was 218km; it used solid fuel.

Rheintochter	[Germany] A WWII SAM, a large and ambitious missile.  Terminated in 1944.

Rheinubung	[Germany] Originally planned as a operation of the German surface fleet against allied convoys, with Scharnhorst, Gneisenau, and Bismarck

RHI	Radar Height Indicator

RHIMS	Red Horse Information Management System (USAF)

Rhubarb	[UK] Fighter sweep against ground targets, during WWII.

RHWR	Radar Homing & Warning Receiver

RHWS	Radar Homing & Warning System

RI	Routing Indicator

RIB	Recoverable Item Breakdown

RIBS	Readiness In Base Services

RIC	[UK] Reconnaissance Intelligence Centre.

RIC	Requirement Identity Code

RIC	Resource Identification Code

RIC	Routing Indicator Code

Ricebowl	[USA] Planning for Eagle Claw.

RID	Review Item Disposition

RIDB	Readiness Integrated Data Base (USA)

RIDS	Readiness Improvement Data System (WWMCCS)

RIF	Reduction-in-Force

Rigel	[USA] Program to create a supersonic cruise missile, 1946 -- 1952.

right (left) bank	[USA] DoD:  See left (right) bank.

right (or left)	[USA] DoD:  See left (or right).

RII	Request for Intelligence Information

RIIXS	Remote Interrogation Information Exchange Subsystem

RIM	[USA] Ship-launched SAM.  Examples

RIMP	Remote Input Message Processor

RIMS	Records Information Management System (USAF)

RIMS	Rescue Information Management System (MAC)

RIMSTOP	Retail Inventory Management and Stockage Policy

RIN	Remote Intelligent Network

RINT	[USA] DoD:  See unintentional radiation intelligence.

RIO	[USA] Radar Intercept Officer; the second crewmember in USN two-seat fighters.

riot control agent	[USA] DoD:  A chemical that produces temporary irritating or disabling effects when in contact with the eyes or when inhaled.

riot control operations	[USA] DoD:  The employment of riot control agents and/or special tactics, formations and equipment in the control of violent disorders.

RIP	Report on Individual Personnel

RIPC	Remote Information Processing Center

RIPL	Reconnaissance & Interdiction Planning Line

RIPS	Reconnaissance Information System (JCS)

RIS	Range Information System (TFWC)

RISC	Reduced Instruction Set Computer

RISD	Research and Acquisition Information Systems Division (AFSC)

RISE	Readiness Improvement Through Systems Engineering (ESD)

RISF	Resupply and Replacement Intermediate Storage File

rising mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a mine having positive buoyancy which is released from a sinker by a ship influence or by a timing device. The mine may fire by contact, hydrostatic pressure or other means.

risk	[USA] DoD:  See degree of risk (nuclear).

RISOP	Red Integrated Strategic Offensive Plan

RIT	Readiness Initiative Team

RIT	Red Interface Terminal

RIU	Remote Interface Unit

riverine area	[USA] DoD:  An inland or coastal area comprising both land and water, characterized by limited land lines of communication, with extensive water surface and/or inland waterways that provide natural routes for surface transportation and communications.

riverine operations	[USA] DoD:  Operations conducted by forces organized to cope with and exploit the unique characteristics of a riverine area, to locate and destroy hostile forces, and/or to achieve, or maintain control of the riverine area. Joint riverine operations combine land, naval, and air operations, as appropriate, and are suited to the nature of the specific riverine area in which operations are to be conducted.

Rivet Amber	[USA] Boeing RC-135E, ELINT aircraft

Rivet Ball	[USA] Boeing RC-135S, ELINT aircraft.

Rivet Brass	[USA] Boeing RC-135, TELINT aircraft.

Rivet Card	[USA] Boeing RC-135M, SIGINT aircraft.

Rivet Joint	[USA] Boeing RC-135V and RC-135W, SIGINT aircraft.

Rivet Quick	[USA] Boeing RC-135M, SIGINT aircraft.

Rivet Rider	[USA] Psychological warfare version of the C-130 Hercules.  EC-103E

RIXT	Remote Information Exchange Terminal

RJ III	Rivet Joint

RJE	Remote Job Entry

RJET	Remote Job Entry Terminal

RKA   	[USSR] Raketniy kater (rocket cutter)

RKR 	[USSR] Raketniy kreyser (rocket cruiser)

RL	Receive Location

RL	Rocket Launcher

RLA	Repair Level Analysis

RLAF	Royal Laotian Air Force

RLB	Relocatable Binary Code

RLCM	Remote Line Control Module

RLD	[USA] DoD:  See ready-to-load date.

RLD	Reload

RLM	[Germany] Reichsluftfartministeriumimperial air ministry

RLP	Remote Line Printer

RLPROP	USAF Real Property Inventory Accounting System (USAF)

RLRC	Regional Logistic Readiness Center

RLS	[USSR] Radiolokatisonnaya stantsiya - RADAR

RLSTK	Rolling Stock Summary System

RLT	Regimental Landing Team (USMC)

RM	Deputy Commander for Resources

RM	Reject Message

RM	Resource Maintenance

RM	Resource Management

RM&S	Reliability, Maintainability, and Supportability

RMA	Reliability, Maintainability, and Availability

RMB	Requirements Management Board

RMC	[USA] DoD:  See returned to military control.

RMC	Resource Management Center

RMF	Resource Measurement Facility

RMG	Resource Management Group

RMIS	Reprographics Management Information System

RMIS	Resource Management Information System

RMISTB	Resource Management Information System Test Bed (MAC)

RML	Remote Microwave Link

RMMP	Reliability and Maintainability Management Plan

RMMT	Rail Movements Management Team (USA)

RMO	Requirements Management Office

RMO	Resource Management Office

RMP	Requirements Management Plan

RMP	Reserve Mobility Plan (HQ USAF)

RMP	Resource Management Plan

RMR	Reliability, Maintainability, and Recovery

RMS	Resource Management System

RMS	Root Mean Square

RN	Regency Net

RN	Relay Node

RNAF	[Norway] Royal Norwegian Air Force

RNAS	[UK] Royal Naval Air Service

RNAS	[UK] Royal Navy Air Station.

RNAV	Navigation system that makes use of airway beacons.

RNG	Range

RNHF	Royal Navy Historical Flight

RNO	Regional Nuclear Options

RNP	Remote Network Printer

RNP	Remote Network Processor

RNSP	Residual Nuclear Strike Plan

RNZAF	Royal New Zealand Air Force

RO	Research Objective

RO/RO	Roll On / Roll Off (ship)

road block(*)	[USA] DoD:  A barrier or obstacle (usually covered by fire) used to block, or limit the movement of, hostile vehicles along a route.

road capacity	[USA] DoD:  The maximum traffic flow obtainable on a given roadway, using all available lanes, usually expressed in vehicles per hour or vehicles per day.

road clearance time(*)	[USA] DoD:  The total time a column requires to travel over and clear a section of the road.

road hazard sign(*)	[USA] DoD:  A sign used to indicate traffic hazards. Military hazard signs should be used in a communications zone area only in accordance with existing agreements with national authorities.

road net	[USA] DoD:  The system of roads available within a particular locality or area.

road space(*)	[USA] DoD:  The length of roadway allocated to, and/or actually occupied by, a column on a route, expressed in miles or kilometers.

ROBCO	Readiness Objective Code (UNITREP)

ROBY	Results, Output, Benefits, or Yield

ROC	[USA] Reserve Officer Candidate

ROC	Rate of Climb

ROC	Reconnaissance Operations Center

ROC	Regional Operations Center

ROC	Required Operational Capability

ROCC	Regional Operations Control Centers (NORAD)

rocket propulsion	[USA] DoD:  Reaction propulsion wherein both the fuel and the oxidizer, generating the hot gases expended through a nozzle, are carrried as part of the rocket engine. Specifically, rocket propulsion differs from jet propulsion in that jet propulsion utilizes atmospheric air as an oxidizer whereas rocket propulsion utilizes nitric acid or a similar compound as an oxidizer. See also jet propulsion.

ROCLANT	Regional Operations Center Atlantic (Norfolk)

ROD	Required Operational Dates

ROE	[USA] DoD:  See rules of engagement.

roentgen equivalent mammal	[USA] DoD:  One roentgen equivalent mammal is the quantity of ionizing radiation of any type which, when absorbed by man or other mammal, produces a physiological effect equivalent to that produced by the absorption of 1 roentgen of X-ray or gamma radiation.  Also called REM.

roentgen(*)	[USA] DoD:  A unit of exposure dose of gamma (or X-) radiation. In field dosimetry, one roentgen is essentially equal to one rad.

ROH	Regular Overhaul

ROH	Restricted Overhaul

ROI	Return on Investment

ROK	Republic of Korea

ROKA	Republic of Korea Army

ROKAF	[South Korea] Republic of Korea Air Force

ROKAF	Republic of Korea Air Force

ROKMC	Republic of Korea Marine Corps

ROKUS	Republic of Korea/United States

Roland	[USA] DoD:  See US Roland.

role number(*)	[USA] DoD:  In the medical field, the classification of treatment facilities according to their different capabilities.

roll back	[USA] DoD:  The process of progressive destruction and/or neutralization of the opposing defenses, starting at the periphery and working inward, to permit deeper penetration of succeeding defense positions.

roll-in-point	[USA] DoD:  The point at which aircraft enter the final leg of the attack, e.g., dive, glide.

roll-up	[USA] DoD:  The process for orderly dismantling of facilities no longer required in support of operations and available for transfer to other areas.

Rolling Thunder	[USA] Bombardment campaign against North Vietnam, began on 2 March 1965 and ended in 1968.

ROM	Read-Only Memory

ROMAD	Radio Operator, Maintenance and Driver

romper(*)	[USA] DoD:  A ship which has moved more than 10 nautical miles ahead of its convoy, and is unable to rejoin it. See also straggler.

RON	Remain Over Night

ROP	Receive Only Printer

rope(*)	[USA] DoD:  An element of chaff consisting of a long roll of metallic foil or wire which is designed for broad, low-frequency responses. See also chaff.

ROPES	Route and Penetration Evaluation

ROPS	Readiness, Operations and Planning Systems Division (J-3)

ROR	Range Only Radar

RORO	Roll On, Roll Off

RORSAT	Radar Ocean Reconnaissance Satellite (Soviet)

ROS	[USA] DoD:  See reduced operational status.

ROSS	RAND Object Simulation System

ROTC	[USA] Reserve Officer Training Corps

ROTHR	Relocatable Over-the-Horizon Radar (USN)

Rotkapchen	[Germany] WWII experimental guided anti-tank missile.  Wireguided.

rotor governing mode(*)	[USA] DoD:  A control mode in which helicopter rotor speed is maintained automatically.

roundout	[USA] DoD:  See flare.

rounds complete(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, the term used to report that the number of rounds specified in fire for effect have been fired. See also shot.

Roundup	[Allied] Proposal for an invasion of West Europe in 1942.

route capacity(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. The maximum traffic flow of vehicles in one direction at the most restricted point on the route. 2. The maximum number of metric tons which can be moved in one direction over a particular route in one hour. It is the product of the maximum traffic flow and the average payload of the vehicles using the route.  See also railway line capacity.

route classification(*)	[USA] DoD:  Classification assigned to a route using factors of minimum width, worst route type, least bridge, raft or culvert military load classification, and obstructions to traffic flow. See also military load classification.

route lanes(*)	[USA] DoD:  A series of parallel tracks for the routing of independently sailed ships.

Route Package	[USA] Combat sector in Vietnam.

route(*)	[USA] DoD:  The prescribed course to be traveled from a specific point of origin to a specific destination. See also axial route; controlled route; dispatch route; lateral route; reserved route; signed route; supervised route.

routine message	[USA] DoD:  A category of precedence to be used for all types of messages that justify transmission by rapid means unless of sufficient urgency to require a higher precedence. See also precedence.

routing indicator	[USA] DoD:  A group of letters assigned to indicate: a. the geographic location of a station; b. a fixed headquarters of a command, activity, or unit at a geographic location; and c. the general location of a tape relay or tributary station to facilitate the routing of traffic over the tape relay networks.

row marker(*)	[USA] DoD:  In land mine warfare, a natural, artificial, or specially installed marker, located at the start and finish of a mine row where mines are laid by individual rows.

Royal Flush	[USA] Escort and attack missions for fighters of the 8th AF and 9th AF on D-day.

ROZ	Restricted Operating Zone

RP	[UK] Rocket Projectile

RP	[USA] Route Package (see there)

RP	Relative Performance

RP	Reporting Post

RP	Response Planning

RP	Restoration Priority

RP	Rocket Propelled

RPA	Route Planning Aid

RPAM	Recruiting Policy Analysis Model

RPC	Reparable Processing Center

RPCA	Remotely Programmable Conference Arranger

RPF	Remote Processor Function

RPF	Report Format

RPF	Report Program Facility

RPFO	Resupply Planning Factors Office

RPG	Receiver Processing Group

RPG	Research Planning Guide

RPG	Rounds Per Gun

RPI	Rated Position Identifier

RPI	Restoration Priority Indication

RPIE	Real Property Installed Equipment

RPIE	Real Property Inventory Account System

RPIFS	Real Property Industrial Fund System (USAF)

RPM	Revolutions Per Minute

RPMA/MIS	Real Property Maintenance Activities/MIS (USN)

RPMB	[USA] Remotely Piloted Mini-Blimp, a small airship for surveillance purposes.

RPO	Responsible Property Officer

RPP	Red Patch Panel

RPRA	[USA] Remotely Piloted Research Aircraft:  A teleguided aircraft to test the oblique wing concept.

RPRV	Remotely Piloted Research Vehicle

RPS	Remote Processing Station

RPTF	Red Patch and Test Facility

RPTOR	Reporting Organization

RPV	Remotely Piloted Vehicle

RQ	Relational Query

RQF	[USA] Rescue Flight

RQG	[USA] Rescue Group

RQMT	Requirement

RQS	[USA] Rescue Squadron

RQUERY	RISOP Query

RQW	[USA] Rescue Wing

RR	Readiness Reports

RR	Requirements Review

RRA	Regular Reports of Audit

RRC	[NATO] Rapid Reaction Corps

RRF	[NATO] Rapid Reaction Force

RRF	[USA] DoD:  See Ready Reserve Force.

RRF	Ready Reserve Fleet

RRF	Regional Relay/Radio Facility

RRG	Requirements Review Group (USAF)

RRITA	[USA] Rapid Response Intra-Theater Airlifter

RRM	Red Resource Monitoring

RRP	Reconnaissance Reference Point

RRR	Rapid Runway Repair

RRR	Remove, Repair and Replace

RRS	Radio Relay Site

RRS	Readiness Reporting System (FEMA)

RRS	Ready Reserve Status

RRS	Resupply Requirement System (HQ USAF)

RS	[USA] Reconnaissance Squadron

RS	Red Switch

RS	Remoting Subsystem

RSAC	Rand Strategy Assessment Center

RSAF	[Saudi-Arabia] Royal Saudi Air Force

RSAS	RAND Strategic Assessment System

RSC	Runway Surface Condition

RSFP	Rivet Switch Follow-on Program

RSI	Rationalization, Standardization, and Interoperability (NATO)

RSIC	Radiation Shielding Information Database (DOE)

RSO	Reconnaissance System Operator

RSO	Runway Supervisory Officer

RSOF	Required Special Optional Features

RSP	Red Switch Program

RSP	Render Safe Procedures

RSPL	Recommended Spare Parts List

RSRC	Resource System Review Committee

RSRE	[UK] Royal Signals and Radar Establishment

RSS	Relaxed Static Stability

RSS	Reliability, Supportability, and Survivability

RSS	Runway Supervisory Sets

RST	Remote Switching Terminal

RSTA	Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition

RSTN	Radio Solar Telescopic Network

RSTS/E	Resource Sharing Time-Sharing System/Extended

RSU	Remote Switching Units

RSU	Runway Supervisory Unit

RT	[USSR] Reydovoy tralshchik (roadstead minesweeper)

RT	Relocatable Targets

RT	Report Test

RTA	Residual Threat Assessment

RTAC	Real-Time Adaptive Control

RTACS	Real-Time Adaptive Control System

RTAS	Real-Time Advisory System

RTASS	Remote Tactical Airborne SIGINT System (ESC)

RTB	[USA] DoD:  See return to base.

RTC	Real-Time Channel

RTC	Remote Terminal Concentrator

RTCON	Real-Time Connect

RTD	Returns To Duty

RTE	Remote Terminal Emulator

RTE	Run-Time Environment

RTF	Radiotelephone

RTF	Reconnaissance Technical Flight (USAF)

RTF	Remote Task Force

RTG	Reconnaissance Technical Group

RTI	Routing Indicator

RTIF	RAMP Test and Integration Facility

RTIP	Real Time Interactive Processor

RTL	Resistor Transfer Logic

RTM	Requirements Traceability Matrix

RTO	Responsible Test Organization

RTOC	Rear Area Tactical Operations Center

RTOS	Real-Time Operating System (MAC)

RTPS	Remote Tape Processing System

RTS	Ready To Send

RTS	Reconnaissance Technical Squadron

RTS	Remote Terminal System

RTSS	Reserve Training Support System (USN)

RTTY	Radioteletypewriter

RTU	Replacement Training Unit

RTU	Retransmission Unit

RU	Reporting Unit (TACS/TADS)

RUIC	Reporting Unit Identification Code

rules of engagement	[USA] DoD:  Directives issued by competent military authority which delineate the circumstances and limitations under which United States forces will initiate and/or continue combat engagement with other forces encountered. Also called ROE. See also law of war.

RUM	Resource and Unit Monitoring

Rumpelkammer	[Germany] V-1 offensive against London, 1944.

run	[USA] DoD:  1. That part of a flight of one photographic reconnaissance aircraft during which photographs are taken. 2. The transit of a sweeper-sweep combination or of a mine-hunter operating its equipment through a lap.  This term may also be applied to a transit of any formation of sweepers.

running fix(*)	[USA] DoD:  The intersection of two or more position lines, not obtained simultaneously, adjusted to a common time.

runway visual range(*)	[USA] DoD:  The maximum distance in the direction of takeoff or landing at which the runway, or specified lights or markers delineating it, can be seen from a position above a specified point on its center line at a height corresponding to the average eye level of pilots at touch-down.

runway(*)	[USA] DoD:  A defined rectangular area of an airfield, prepared for the landing and takeoff run of aircraft along its length.

RUP	Remote User's Package (JDS)

rupture zone(*)	[USA] DoD:  The region immediately adjacent to the crater boundary in which the stresses produced by the explosion have exceeded the ultimate strength of the medium. It is characterized by the appearance of numerous radial cracks of various sizes. See also plastic zone.

RUR	[USA] Ship-launched, anti-submarine rocketthe torpedo is dropped by the missile at the end of flight.  RUR-5 Asroc

RUR	Resource Utilization Report (DSDO).

RUR-5A	[USA] DoD:  See antisubmarine rocket.

RURPOP	Rural Population File

RUS	[USSR] Air defense radar set. RUS-1 and RUS-2 were put in service in May 1941.

RV	Re-entry Vehicle

RV	Rendez Vous

RVN	Regional Voice Network (USSOUTHCOM)

RVR	Runway Visual Range

RVSN	[USSR] Rakentye Voiska Strategityesko Naznatseniya (Strategic Missile Force)

RW	[USA] Reconnaissance Wing

RW	Radioactive Waste

RW	Rivet Workforce

RWCEP	Real World Crisis Evaluation Plan

RWI	Radio-Wire Integration

RWO	Ramstein Warning Office

RWP	Recurring Work Program

RWR	Radar Warning Receiver

RWR	Rear Warning Radar

RWRW	Rescue and Weather Reconnaissance Wing

RZ	[USA] DoD:  See recovery zone.


RGM Examples

RGM-6   	Regulus I

RGM-15  	Regulus

RGM-66D	[USA] DoD:  See Standard SSM (ARM).

RGM-84	[USA] DoD:  See Harpoon.


RIM Examples

RIM-2  	Terrier

RIM-7  	Sea Sparrow

RIM-8  	Talos

RIM-24 	Tartar

RIM-46 	Sea Mauler

RIM-50 	Typhoon

RIM-55 	Typhoon

RIM-66	[USA] DoD:  See Standard Missile.

RIM-67	[USA] DoD:  See Standard Missile.


S

S	Secret

S&M	[USA] Scheduling & Movement (GCCS)

S&T	Science and Technology

S&W	Surveillance and Warning

S&WC	Surveillance and Warning Center

S-3	[USA] DoD:  See Viking.

S-bend distortion	[USA] DoD:  See S-curve distortion.

S-boot	[Germany] Motor torpedo boat

S-curve distortion(*)	[USA] DoD:  The distortion in the image produced by a scanning sensor which results from the forward displacement of the sensor during the time of lateral scan.

S-Day	[USA] DoD:  See times.

S-rating	Sustainability Rating

S/A	Services and Agencies

S/EWCC	Signals Intelligence/Electronic Warfare Coordination Center (USMC)

S/F	Store and Forward

S/I	Speaker/Interrupt

S/J	SignalToJamming Ratio

S/J	Signal to Jammer Ratio

S/L	Sea Level

S/N	Signal-to-Noise Ratio

S/PP	Subsystem Project Plans

S/RD	Secret/Restricted Data

S/S	Ship-to-Shore

S/T	Short Ton (2000 lbs)

S1100	Sperry 1100 series mainframe computer

S3	Sealift Support System (MSC)

S3	Semiconductor Serial Storage

SA	Security Architecture

SA	Security Assistance

SA	Service Availability

SA	Situation Assessment

SA	Situation Awareness

SA	Space Available

SA	Storage Analyzer

SA	Strike Assessment

SA	Supplemental Agreement

SA	Surface Attack

SA	Surface to Air (Missile)

SA-OCRE	Stand-Alone Optical Character Recognition Equipment

SA3	Security Assistance Automation Army

SAA	Single Agency Action

SAAA	Simulated Air-to-Air Attack (REDCOM/JDA)

SAACONS	Standard Army Automated Contracting System

SAADTA	SA-ALC Damage Tolerance Analysis (AFLC)

SAAF	[South Africa] South African Air Force

SAAFR	[USA] DoD:  See standard use Army aircraft flight route.

SAAHS	Stability Augmentation & Altitude Hold System

SAALC	San Antonio Air Logistics Center

SAAM	Special Assignment Airlift Mission (MAC)

SAAS	Standard Army Ammunition System

SABA	Small Agile Battlefield Aircraft

sabot(*)	[USA] DoD:  Lightweight carrier in which a subcaliber projectile is centered to permit firing the projectile in the larger caliber weapon.  The carrier fills the bore of the weapon from which the projectile is fired; it is normally discarded a short distance from the muzzle.

sabotage	[USA] DoD:  An act or acts with intent to injure, interfere with, or obstruct the national defense of a country by willfully injuring or destroying, or attempting to injure or destroy, any national defense or war material, premises or utilities, to include human and natural resources.

sabotage alert team	[USA] DoD:  See security alert team.

saboteur	[USA] DoD:  One who commits sabotage. See also antiterrorism; countersabotage; sabotage.

SABRE	Support Airlift By Remote Entry

SAC	[USA] Strategic Air Command.  Now know as US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM)

SAC	Senate Appropriations Committee

SAC	Special Access Clearance

SAC ADA	SAC Airborne Data Automation

SAC ADVON	SAC Advanced Echelon

SAC APS	SAC Adaptive Planning System

SAC ECMP	SAC Engine Condition Monitoring Program (SAC)

SAC/LGL	SAC/LGL Contingency Planning and Management System (SAC)

SACARMS	SAC Aircrew Resource Management System (SAC)

SACC	San Antonio Contracting Center

SACC	Shore ASW Command Centers

SACC	Supporting Arms Coordination Center (USMC)

SACCA	Strategic Air Command Communications Area

SACCOP	SAC Continuity of Operations Plan

SACCS DTS	SAC Automated Command and Control System Data Transmission Subsystem (formerly SACDIN)

SACDIN	SAC Digital Information Network (formerly SATIN)

SACEUR	[NATO] Supreme Allied Commander Europe

SACINTNET	SAC Intelligence Network

SACLANT	[NATO] Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic

SACLOS	Semi-Active Command Line Of Sight guidance, or Semi-Automatic Command to Line-Of-Sight

SACM	SAC Manual

SACNET	Secure Automatic Communications Network

SACOM	Surveillance for Aircraft and Cruise Missile (RADC)

SACOP	SAC Continuity of Operations Plan

SACOS	Strategic Air Combat Operations Staff

SACP	SAC Pamphlet

SACPAS	SAC Primary Alerting System

SACR	SAC Regulation

SACRIN	Strategic Air Command Readiness Information Network

SACS	Structuring and Composition System (USA)

SACSA	Special Assistant for Counter-Insurgency and Special Activities

SACSO	SAC Security Office

SACTELNET	SAC Telephone Network

SACTTYNET	SAC Teletypewriter Network

SACWARNS	Strategic Warning System

SAD	Special Activities Division

SADARM	[USA] Search And Destroy Armor Munition

SADIFS	SAC Automated Deployable Intelligence Fusion System

SADSC	San Antonio Data Services Center (now 2nd ISG)

SADT	Structured Analysis and Design Technique

SAEOC	Second Alternate Emergency Operations Center (GSA)

SAF	Secretary of the Air Force

SAF	Spec Airfield File (REDCOM/JDA)

SAF	Special Applications File

SAF	Strategic Army Force

SAF/AL	Secretary AF/Acquisition and Logistics

SAF/FM	Secretary AF/Financial Management

SAF/FMD	Dep Asst. Sec AF (Information Systems Mgt.)

SAFE	[USA] Selected Area For Evasion

SAFE	Secure Analyst File Environment

SAFE	Support to Analysts File Environment (DIA)

SAFE	Supportability Analysis Forecasting and Evaluation

SAFE	System Analyst File Environment

safe anchorage(*)	[USA] DoD:  An anchorage considered safe from enemy attack to which merchant ships may be ordered to proceed when the shipping movement policy is implemented. See also refuge area.

safe area	[USA] DoD:  A designated area in hostile territory that offers the evader or escapee a reasonable chance of avoiding capture and of surviving until he can be evacuated.

safe burst height(*)	[USA] DoD:  The height of burst at or above which the level of fallout, or damage to ground installations is at a predetermined level acceptable to the military commander. See also types of burst.

safe current(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, the maximum current that can be supplied to a sweep in a given waveform and pulse cycle which does not produce a danger area with respect to the mines being swept for.

safe depth(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, the shallowest depth of water in which a ship will not actuate a bottom mine of the type under consideration. Safe depth is usually quoted for conditions of ship upright, calm sea and a given speed.

safe distance(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, the horizontal range from the edge of the explosion damage area to the center of the sweeper.

safe haven	[USA] DoD:  1. Designated area(s) to which noncombatants of the United States Government's responsibility, and commercial vehicles and materiel, may be evacuated during a domestic or other valid emergency.  2. Temporary storage provided Department of Energy classified shipment transporters at Department of Defense facilities in order to assure safety and security of nuclear material and/or nonnuclear classified material. Also includes parking for commercial vehicles containing Class A or Class B explosives.

safe house	[USA] DoD:  An innocent-appearing house or premises established by an organization for the purpose of conducting clandestine or covert activity in relative security.

safe separation distance(*)	[USA] DoD:  The minimum distance between the delivery system and the weapon beyond which the hazards associated with functioning (detonation) are acceptable.

safe speed(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, the speed at which a particular ship can proceed without  actuating a given influence mine, at the depth under consideration, within the damage area.

safe working load(*)	[USA] DoD:  In sea operations, the maximum load that can be safely applied to a fitting, and normally shown on a label plate adjacent to the fitting. See also static test load.

Safeguard	[USA] ABM defense system for Washington DC and Grand Forks AFB, in agreement with SALT I.  Deactivated one day after it became operational, on 1 October 1975.

Safeguard	[USA] DoD:  A ballistic missile defense system.

SAFENET	Survivable Adaptable Fiber Optic Embedded Network

safety and arming

   mechanism(*)	[USA] DoD:  A dual function device which prevents the unintended activation of a main charge or propulsion unit prior to arming but allows activation thereafter upon receipt of the appropriate stimuli.

safety angle	[USA] DoD:  See angle of safety.

safety device(*)	[USA] DoD:  A device which prevents unintentional functioning.

safety distance(*)	[USA] DoD:  In road transport, the distance between vehicles traveling in column specified by the command in light of safety requirements.

safety fuze(*)	[USA] DoD:  A pyrotechnic contained in a flexible and weather-proof sheath burning at a timed and constant rate, used to transmit a flame to the detonator.

safety height	[USA] DoD:  See altitude; minimum safe altitude.

safety lane(*)	[USA] DoD:  Specified sea lane designated for use in transit by submarine and surface ships to prevent attack by friendly forces.

safety level of supply	[USA] DoD:  The quantity of materiel, in addition to the operating level of supply, required to be on hand to permit continuous operations in the event of minor interruption of normal replenishment or unpredictable fluctuations in demand. See also level of supply.

safety line(*)	[USA] DoD:  In land mine warfare, demarcation line for trip wire or wire-actuated mines in a minefield. It serves to protect the laying personnel. After the minefield is laid this line is neither marked on the ground nor plotted on the minefield record.

safety pin	[USA] DoD:  See arming wire.

safety wire(*)	[USA] DoD:  A cable, wire, or lanyard attached to the aircraft and routed to an expendable aircraft store to prevent arming initiation prior to store release. See also arming wire.

safety zone(*)	[USA] DoD:  An area (land, sea, or air) reserved for noncombat operations of friendly aircraft, surface ships, submarines or ground forces. (Note: DOD does not use the word "submarines".)

safing	[USA] DoD:  As applied to weapons and ammunition, the changing from a state of readiness for initiation to a safe condition.

safing and arming

   mechanism(*)	[USA] DoD:  A mechanism whose primary purpose is to prevent an unintended functioning of the main charge of the ammunition prior to completion of the arming delay and, in turn, allow the explosive train of the ammunition to function after arming.

SAG	Sub-Activity Group

SAG	Surface Action Group

SAG	Systems Analysis Group

SAGA	Studies, Analysis, and Gaming Agency (OJCS)

SAGE	[USA] Semi-Automatic Ground Environment

Sageburner	[USA] Attempt to set low-altitude speed records with the McDonnell F4H-1F Phantom II. 902.760mph at below 25ft!

SAHRS	Standard Attitude & Heading Reference System

SAIC	Scientific Applications International Corporation

SAIF	Spec Automated Installation File (REDCOM/JDA)

SAILS	Standard Army Intermediate Level Supply System

Saint	[USA] DoD:  A satellite inspector system designed to demonstrate the feasibility of intercepting, inspecting, and reporting on the characteristics of satellites in orbit.

SAIS	Standard Automated Information Systems

SAL	[USA] Strategic ALCM launcher. The Rockwell B-1.

SAL	Strategic Arms Limitation

SALCC	Satellite Airlift Control Center

SALH	[USA] Semi-Active Laser Homing

SALID	Solar and Lunar Illumination Data (PACAF)

SALIS	Security Assistance Logistics Information System (ILC)

SALT	Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty

salted weapon(*)	[USA] DoD:  A nuclear weapon which has, in addition to its normal components, certain elements or isotopes which capture neutrons at the time of the explosion and produce radioactive products over and above the usual radioactive weapon debris. See also minimum residual radioactivity weapon.

Salty Control	Office for Planning and Upgrading Central European C2 System (USAFE)

salvage	[USA] DoD:  1. Property that has some value in excess of its basic material content but which is in such condition that it has no reasonable prospect of use for any purpose as a unit and its repair or rehabilitation for use as a unit is clearly impractical. 2. The saving or rescuing of condemned, discarded, or abandoned property, and of materials contained therein for reuse, refabrication, or scrapping.

salvage group	[USA] DoD:  In an amphibious operation, a naval task organization designated and equipped to rescue personnel and to salvage equipment and material.

salvage operation	[USA] DoD:  1. The recovery, evacuation, and reclamation of damaged, discarded, condemned, or abandoned allied or enemy materiel, ships, craft, and floating equipment for reuse, repair, refabrication, or scrapping. 2. Naval salvage operations include harbor and channel clearance, diving, hazardous towing and rescue tug services and the recovery of materiel, ships, craft, and floating equipment sunk offshore or elsewhere stranded.

Salvo	[Israel] Life extension program for the Mirage IIIC.

salvo	[USA] DoD:  1. In naval gunfire support, a method of fire in which a number of weapons are fired at the same target simultaneously. 2. In close air support/air interdiction operations, a method of delivery in which the release mechanisms are operated to release or fire all ordnance of a specific type simultaneously.

SAM	[USA] Special Air Mission

SAM	Space Available Mail

SAM	Stationing Analysis Model (USA)

SAM	Surface-to-Air Missile

SAM	Sustainability Assessment Module (WSMIS) (AFLC)

Sam-D	[USA] DoD:  An Army air defense artillery, surface-to-air missile system under development to replace Nike Hercules and the improved Hawk systems.

SAMFARS	Stand-Alone Automated Message Formatting

SAMH	Standard Automated Message Handling

SAMHS	Standard Automated Message Handling System

SAMI	System Acquisition Management Inspections

SAMIS	Security Assistance Management Information System (AFLC)

SAMMS	Standard Automated Material Management System (DLA)

SAMOB	Surface-to-Air Missile Order of Battle

SAMS	Standard Army Maintenance System

SAMS	Standard Automated Maintenance System (SAC)

SAMSIM	SAM Simulation

SAMSO	Space and Missile Systems Organization (USAF)

SAMSON	Special Avionics Mission Strap-on Now (avionics pod).

SAMSS	Space Assembly Maintenance and Servicing Study (AFSC)

SAMTEC	Space and Missile Test Center (USAF)

SAMTO	Space and Missile Test Organization (AFSC)

SAN	System Advisory Notices

sanctuary	[USA] DoD:  A nation or area near or contiguous to the combat area which by tacit agreement between the warring powers is exempt from attack and therefore serves as a refuge for staging, logistic, or other activities of the combatant powers.

Sandy	[USA] Mission for a strike aircraft to escort rescue helicopters over Vietnam.

sanitize	[USA] DoD:  Revise a report or other document in such a fashion as to prevent identification of sources, or of the actual persons and places with which it is concerned, or of the means by which it was acquired.  Usually involves deletion or substitution of names and other key details.

SAO	Security Assistance Office

SAO	Selected Attack Option

SAO	Special Activities Office

SAOCC	Sector Air Operations Coordination Centers

SAOEU	[UK] Strike/Attack Operational Evaluation Unit

SAP	[USA] DoD:  See special access program.

SAP	Security Assistance Program

SAP	Semi-Armor Piercing

SAP	Service Access Protocol

SAPE	Survivable Adaptive Planning Experiment

SAPI	Service Access Protocol Interpreter

SAPO	Subordinate Area Petroleum Officer

SAR	[USA] DoD:  See search and rescue.

SAR	Selected Acquisition Report/Review

SAR	Semi-Active Radar

SAR	Special Access Required

SAR	Subsequent Application Review

SAR	Synthetic Aperture Radar

SAR	Synthetic Array Radar

SAR	System Acquisition Report

SARA-H	System Analysis and Resource Accounting for Honeywell

SARAH	Standard Remote to AUTODIN Host

SARAH-Lite	Miniaturized Administrative Version of SARAH

SARBE	[UK] Search And Rescue Beacon Equipment

SARDAB	Search and Aerospace Rescue Data Base (MAC)

SARDO	Search and Rescue Deputy Office

SARH	Semi-Active Radar Homingmissile guidance system.  The missile steers on the reflection of the radar beam transmitted by the aircraft.

SARIPS	Search and Rescue Information Processing System

SARP	Ship Alteration and Repair Package (USN)

SARPMA	San Antonio Real Property Management Agency

SARS	System Architecture Requirements Specification

SARSAT	Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking System

SARSS	Standard Army Retail Supply System

SARTF	Search and Rescue Task Force

SAS	[UK] Special Air Service

SAS	[USA] Stability Augmentation System; equipment installed in the B-52 to increase controllability in turbulence.

SAS	Sealed Authentication System

SAS	Special Ammunition Site/Storage

SAS	Statistical Analysis System (OJCS)

SAS	Supply Analysis System (USAFE)

SASC	Semi-Automatic Switch Center

SASC	Senate Armed Services Committee

SASM	Special Assistant for Strategic Mobility

SASP	SJCS Administrative Support Programs (OJCS)

SASR	Spare Available Space Required System

SASS	Semi-Automatic Switching System

SASS	SIOP Additive Spare Support

SASWC	SACLANT Anti-Submarine Warfare Center (NATO)

SAT	Security Alert Team

SAT	Situational Awareness Terminal

SAT	Systems Acceptance Test

SAT IV	Standard AUTODIN Terminal IV System

SATAF	Site Activation Task Force

SATCOM	Satellite Communications

SATCOMA	Satellite Communications Agency (USA)

satellite and missile

   surveillance	[USA] DoD:  The systematic observation of aerospace for the purpose of detecting, tracking, and characterizing objects, events, and phenomena associated with satellites and inflight missiles, friendly and enemy. See also surveillance.

Satin	[Allied] Plan for an attack on Sfax on the North African coast.  Abandoned, January 1943.

SATIN	[USA] Survivability Augmentation for Transport aIrcraftNow! The acronym SATAN would have been more logical, but has obvious disadvantages... This is an ECM system for transport aircraft.

SATIN	SAC Automated Total Information Network (see SACCS DTS)

SATKA	Surveillance, Acquisition, Tracking and Kill Assessment

SATNAV	Satellite Navigation

SATO	Scheduled Airlines Traffic Office

SATRAN	Satellite Reconnaissance Advance Notice

SATRAN	Satellite Transmission

SATS	Short Airfield for Tactical Support

SATS	Southwest Asia Telecommunications System

SAU	Search and Attack Unit

SAU	Surface Attack Unit

saunter	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a term meaning, "Fly at best endurance."

SAV	Service Appointed Validator

SAVAR	Standard Army Validation and Reconciliation System

SAVE	Situation Analysis and Vulnerability Estimate

Savil Guvenlik	[Turkey] Coast Guard

Saw Buck	[USA] Deployment of TAC units to Vietnam.  1962.

SAW/V	Surveillance and Warning/Verification

SAWPS	Stand Alone Ware Plan System (SAC)

SAWS	Silent Attack Warning System

SAWVS	Satellite Attack Warning and Verification System

SB	Standby Base

SB3	System Base 3

SBA	Small Business Administration

SBAM	Single Base Aircraft Maintenance Model

SBASS	Space-Based Atmospheric Surveillance System

SBC	Space Based Communication

SBI	Space Based Interceptor

SBI	Special Background Investigation

SBIR	Small Business Innovation Research (DoD)

SBKKV	Space-Based Kinetic-Kill Vehicle (SDI)

SBL	Space-Based Lasers

SBLC	Standard Base Level Computer

SBLC/S	Standard Base Level Computer/Systems

SBR	[USA] DoD:  See special boat squadron.

SBR	Space Based Radar (RADC)

SBRS	Sonic Boom Reporting System

SBS	Satellite Business Systems

SBS	Senior Battle Staff

SBS	Submarine Broadcast System

SBS	Support Battle Staff

SBSA	Small Business Set Aside

SBSS	Standard Base Supply System (USAF)

SBU	[USA] DoD:  See special boat unit.

SBWAS	Space Based Wide Area Surveillance

SBX	[USA] Slow Burning eXplosive.  Bomb based on the use of dust explosions, found to be more effective against buildings than conventional explosives. A WWII development that did not become operational.

SC	Directorate of Systems Control or Systems Code

SC	State & Country Code

SC	Switching Center

SC	System Controller

SC & A	Security Certification and Accreditation

SC&CU	Signal Conditioning and Control Unit

SC&D	Stock Control and Distribution System (AFLC)

SC2ISA	Standard Command and Control Information Systems Architecture

SC3	Surveillance, Command, Control, and Communications

SC4	Systems for Command, Control, Communications and Computers

SC4TAP	System for Command, Control, Communications, and Computer Technology Application Program (SSC)

SCA	Service Cryptologic Agency

SCA	Switching Center AUTOVON

SCAD	[USA] Subsonic Cruise Armed Decoy, the first designation of the AGM-86 program.  At this stage, AGM-86 was intended as a decoy launched by the B-52, of which some would carry nuclear warheads.

scale (photographic)	[USA] DoD:  See photographic scale.

scale(*)	[USA] DoD:  The ratio or fraction between the distance on a map, chart or photograph and the corresponding distance on the surface of the Earth.  See also conversion scale; graphic scale; photographic scale; principal scale.

scaling law(*)	[USA] DoD:  A mathematical relationship which permits the effects of a nuclear explosion of given energy yield to be determined as a function of distance from the explosion (or from ground zero) provided the corresponding effect is known as a function of distance for a reference explosion, e.g., of 1-kiloton energy yield.

SCALP	Scenario-Determined, Computer Assisted Logistics

SCAM	Support Capability Assessment Model

SCAMP	Standard Configuration and Modification Program

SCAMPI	Network Of Leased Wideband (T1) Carriers

SCAMS	Security Combat Automated Management Subsystem

scan	[USA] DoD:  1. In air intercept, a term meaning: "Search sector indicated and report any contacts." 2. The path periodically followed by a radiation beam. 3. In electronics intelligence, the motion of an electronic beam through space looking for a target. Scanning is produced by the motion of the antenna or by lobe switching. See also electronics intelligence.

SCAN	Shipboard Communications Area Network (USN)

SCAN	Switched Circuit Automatic Network

scan line(*)	[USA] DoD:  The line produced on a recording medium frame by a single sweep of a scanner.

scan period	[USA] DoD:  The period taken by a radar, sonar, etc., to complete a scan pattern and return to a starting point.

scan rate(*)	[USA] DoD:  The rate at which individual scans are recorded.

scan type	[USA] DoD:  The path made in space by a point on the radar beam; for example, circular, helical, conical, spiral, or sector.

SCANS	Status Configuration and Alarm Notification System

SCARS	Status, Control, Alerting, Reporting System (NATO)

SCARS II	SCARS Upgrade

SCAS	Stability & Control Augmentation System

SCAT	[USA] SCout-ATtack version, of LHX.

SCAT	Secure CATCOMS

SCAT	System Control of AUTODIN Traffic

SCATANA	Security Control of Air Traffic and Air Navigation Aids

scatterable mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  In land mine warfare, a mine laid without regard to classical pattern and which is designed to be delivered by aircraft, artillery, missile, ground dispenser, or by hand. Once laid, it normally has a limited life. See also mine.

SCAWG	Systems Control Architecture Working Group

SCB	SPO Control Board (WIS)

SCC	Secure Communications Controller

SCC	SPADOC Computation Center

SCC	Special Computation Center

SCC	Special Coordination Committee (NSC)

SCC	Special Coordination Committee (NSC)

SCC	Specialized Communication Carriers

SCC	System Control Center

SCCB	Software Configuration Control Board

SCCE	Satellite Configuration Control Element

SCCN	Secure Command and Control Net (USCG)

SCCO	Special Circuit Control Officer

SCCS	SAC Command Conference System

SCCS	Standard Communications-Computer Summary

SCCSB	Software Computer Configuration Sub-Board

SCD	Silicon Capacitor Diodes

SCD	Strategic Communications Division

SCE	System Cost Estimate

SCEC	Small Computer Engineering Center (USA)

SCENARIO	Exercise Scenario (Schedule) System (JCS)

scene of action commander(*)	[USA] DoD:  In antisubmarine warfare, the commander at the scene of contact. He is usually in a ship, or may be in a fixed wing aircraft, helicopter, or submarine.

SCEO	Strategic Connectivity Engineering Office

SCEPC	Senior Civil Emergency Planning Committee

SCERT	Systems and Computer Evaluation and Review Technique

SCF	Satellite Control Facility (Sunnyvale, CA)

SCF	System Control Facility (Honeywell)

SCFEL	Standard Cryptologic Facility Equipment List

SCG	Security Classification Guide

Schatzgraber	[Germany] Weather station on Alexandra Land, in the Arctic.

schedule of fire	[USA] DoD:  Groups of fires or series of fires fired in a definite sequence according to a definite program. The time of starting the schedule may be ON CALL. For identification purposes schedules may be referred to by a code name or other designation.

schedule of targets(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, individual targets, groups or series of targets to be fired on, in a definite sequence according to a definite program.

scheduled arrival date	[USA] DoD:  The projected arrival date of a specified movement requirement at a specified location.

scheduled fire(*)	[USA] DoD:  A type of prearranged fire executed at a predetermined time.

scheduled maintenance	[USA] DoD:  Periodic prescribed inspection and/or servicing of equipment accomplished on a calendar, mileage, or hours of operation basis. See also organizational maintenance.

scheduled service

   (air transport)	[USA] DoD:  A routine air transport service operated in accordance with a timetable.

scheduled speed(*)	[USA] DoD:  The planned sustained speed of a convoy through the water which determines the speed classification of that convoy. See also convoy speed; critical speed; declared speed.

scheduled target (nuclear)	[USA] DoD:  A planned target on which a nuclear weapon is to be delivered at a specific time during the operation of the supported force. The time is specified in terms of minutes before or after a designated time or in terms of the accomplishment of a predetermined movement or task. Coordination and warning of friendly troops and aircraft are mandatory.

scheduled target(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, a planned target on which fire is to be delivered at a specific time.

scheduled wave	[USA] DoD:  See wave.

schedules	[USA] DoD:  The carrier itinerary which may involve cargo and passengers.

scheduling and movement

   capability	[USA] DoD:  The capability required by Joint Operation Planning and Execution System planners and operators to allow for review and update of scheduling and movement data before and during implementation of a deployment operation.

scheme of maneuver	[USA] DoD:  The tactical plan to be executed by a force in order to seize assigned objectives.

Schmetterling	[Germany] This was the first SAM in large scale production.

SCHS	School Squadron

SCI	[USA] DoD:  See sensitive compartmented information.

SCI	Special Compartmented Intelligence

SCI	Systems Control Incorporated

scientific and technical

   intelligence	[USA] DoD:  The product resulting from the collection, evaluation, analysis, and interpretation of foreign scientific and technical information which covers: a. foreign developments in basic and applied research and in applied engineering techniques; and b. scientific and technical characteristics, capabilities, and limitations of all foreign military systems, weapons, weapon systems, and materiel, the research and development related thereto, and the production methods employed for their manufacture.

scientific intelligence	[USA] DoD:  See scientific and technical intelligence.

SCIF	Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility

SCIMITAR	System for Countering Interdiction Missiles & Target Acquisition Radars

SCINET	Sensitive Compartmented Information Network

SCIP	Site Configuration and Installation Plan (NICS)

SCIP	Systems Control Improvement Program

SCIPMIS	Standard Civilian Personnel Management Information System (USA)

SCIS	Survivable Communications Integration System (NORAD)

SCIT	System Concept and Integrated Technology

SCITNET	SOUTHCOM Intel Teletype Network

SCITS	Single Channel Injection Transponder System

SCL	Separately Controlled Link

SCL	Standard Conventional Load

SCLSC	Ship Configuration and Logistics Support Control

SCM	[USA] Space Cargo Modified. Two C-5As, modified to carry Space Shuttle payloads.  Officially designated C-5Cs.

SCM	Satellite Communications Module

SCMP	Software Configuration Management Plan

SCMP	System Console Monitor Printer

SCN	[USA] Shipbuilding and Conversion Navy

SCN	Satellite Control Network (SPACEMD)

SCN	Specification Change Notice

SCO	State Coordinating Officer

SCO	System Control Officer

SCOAS	Small Computer/Office Automation Services

SCOASB	Small Computer/Office Automation Service Branch

SCOASO	Small Computer/Office Automaton Service Organization

SCOC	System Control Operations Center (SPACECMD)

SCOCE	Special Committee on Compromising Emanations

SCOD	Subcontract and Other Direct Costs

SCOMP	Secure Communications Processor (HONEYWELL)

SCOPE DIAL	Base Telecommunications Modernization (USAF)

Scope Light	[USA] Boeing EC-135H and EC-135P, ABNCP aircraft

Scope Premise	Installation And Telephone Equipment At Air Force Installations With Leased telephone service

SCOPE SIGNAL	USAF Program For WorldWide HF GroundToAir Broadcast

SCORE	Spacecraft Operational Readiness Exhibit System

SCOT	Special Command, Control and Communication (C3) Operations and Testing (RADC)

SCOTT	Single Channel Objective Tactical Terminals

SCP	Computer Security Program Office

SCP	Secure Conferencing Program

SCP	Secure Conferencing Project

SCP	Standard Change Package

SCP	Strategic Computing Program

SCP	Subnet Communications Processor

SCP	Support Center Pacific

SCP	Survivable Command Post

SCP	System Change Package

SCP	System Concept Paper

SCPC	Single Channel Per Carrier

SCPI	Session Control Programmable Interface

SCPS-M	Survivable Collective Protection System - Medical (AFLC)

SCR	System Circuit Register

SCRA	Single Channel Radio Access

scram	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept usage, a code meaning, "Am about to open fire.  Friendly units keep clear or get clear of indicated contact, bogey or area." Direction of withdrawal may be indicated. Type of fire may be indicated (e.g., scram proximity: "Am about to open fire with proximity-fuzed ammunition" scram mushroom: "Am about to fire a special weapon.").

scram mushroom	[USA] DoD:  See scram.

scram proximity	[USA] DoD:  See scram.

scramble(*)	[USA] DoD:  An order directing takeoff of aircraft as quickly as possible, usually followed by mission instructions.

SCRB	SPO Control Review Board

SCRC	Small Computer Requirements Contract

screen(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. An arrangement of ships, aircraft and/or submarines to protect a main body or convoy. 2. In cartography, a sheet of transparent film, glass or plastic carrying a "ruling" or other regularly repeated pattern which may be used in conjunction with a mask, either photographically or photomechanically, to produce areas of the pattern. See also halftone screen. 3. In surveillance, camouflage and concealment, any natural or artificial material, opaque to surveillance sensor(s), interposed between the sensor(s) and the object to be camouflaged or concealed. See also concealment. 4. A security element whose primary task is to observe, identify and report information, and which only fights in self-protection. See also flankguard; guard.

screening group	[USA] DoD:  In amphibious operations, a task organization of ships that furnishes protection to the task force en route to the objective area and during operations in the objective area.

scribing(*)	[USA] DoD:  In cartography, a method of preparing a map or chart by cutting the lines into a prepared coating.

SCS	Security Control Station

SCS	Standard Communications-Computer System

SCSB	Small Computer Support Bulletin

SCSD	Systems Control and Support Directorate

SCSMO	Systems Control Software Management Office

SCSRSS	Standard Command Supply Review System - SAILS (USA)

SCSW	Systems Communications Software

SCT	Satellite Communications Terminal

SCT	Single Channel Transponder

SCT	System Compatibility Test

SCTC	Small Computer Technical Centers

SCTC	System Console Transfer Channel

SCTIS	Single Channel Transponder Injector System

SCU	System Control Unit

SCWG	Satellite Communications Working Group (NATO)

SCWG	Security Certification Working Group

SD	Directorate of Software Development

SD	Scan Duration

SD	System Description

SDA	[France] Systeme de Detection Aeroportee --- Airborne detection system. The Boeing E-3F Sentry aircraft.

SDAS	System Design and Analysis Support

SDB	Standby Dispersal Base

SDC	Slave Display Console

SDC	Software Development Center (USA)

SDC	Source Data Collection

SDC	Strategic Defense Command (USA)

SDC	Strategic Direction Center (SACLANT)

SDC	Systems Development Corporation

SDCCC	Standard Desktop Computer Companion Contact

SDCS	Survivable DSCS Control Segment

SDD	System Design Document

SDDBMS	Secure Distributed Database Management System

SDDD	Software Detailed Design Document

SDDM	Secretary of Defense Decision Memorandum

SDDN	Secure Data Defense Network

SDE	Standard Data Element

SDE	Standard Data Entry

SDF	Software (System) Development Facility

SDF	Software Development File

SDF	Standard Distance File

SDHS	Satellite Data Handling System

SDHS-COMNET	SDHS Communications Network

SDI	[USA] Strategic Defense Initiative. An anti-ICBM defense project.

SDIN	Special Defense Intelligence Notice

SDIO	Strategic Defense Initiative Office/Organization

SDIS	Surveillance and Display Interface System

SDK   	[USSR] Sredniy desantniy korabl (medium landing ship)

SDL	Software Development Library

SDM	[USA] Site Defense of Minuteman.  ABM research program.

SDM	Secure Digital Modem

SDME	Software (System) Development and Maintenance Environment Software

SDMMC	Software Development, Modification and Maintenance Contract

SDMS	Spatial Data Management System (USN)

SDMX	Space Division Matrix

SDN	Software Digital Network

SDN	System Development Notification

SDO	Senior Duty Officer

SDP	Software Development Plan

SDP	System Decision Package (Paper)

SDP	System Development Plan

SDPL	Sensor Data Processing Laboratory

SDR	[USA] System Development Requirement

SDR	System Design Review

SDRA	Software Development Resources Architecture

SDS	Satellite Data System

SDS	Standard Depot System (USA)

SDS	Strategic Defense System

SDS	Surface Distribution System (USA)

SDSP	Software Development Support Plan

SDSP	Space Defense System Program

SDT	Soldier Data Tag (USA)

SDTN	Synchronous Digital Transmission Network

SDU	Secure Data Unit

SDU	Slave Display Unit

SE	Software Engineering

SE	Support Equipment

SEA	Senior Enlisted Advisor

Sea Cobra	[USA] DoD:  A single-rotor, dual-crew, light attack helicopter armed with a variety of machine guns, rockets, grenade launchers, and anti-tank missiles. It is used for attack helicopter support. Designated as AH-1J.

sea control operations	[USA] DoD:  The employment of naval forces, supported by land and air forces, as appropriate, to achieve military objectives in vital sea areas. Such operations include destruction of enemy naval forces, suppression of enemy sea commerce, protection of vital sea lanes, and establishment of local military superiority in areas of naval operations. See also land control operations.

sea echelon area	[USA] DoD:  In amphibious operations, an area to seaward of a transport area from which assault shipping is phased into the transport area, and to which assault shipping withdraws from the transport area.

sea echelon plan	[USA] DoD:  In amphibious operations, the plan for reduction of concentration of amphibious shipping in the transport area, to minimize losses due to enemy attack by mass destruction weapons and to reduce the area to be swept of mines.

sea echelon(*)	[USA] DoD:  A portion of the assault shipping which withdraws from, or remains out of, the transport area during an amphibious landing and operates in designated areas to seaward in an on-call or unscheduled status.

sea frontier	[USA] DoD:  The naval command of a coastal frontier, including the coastal zone in addition to the land area of the coastal frontier and the adjacent sea areas.

Sea King	[USA] DoD:  A single-rotor, medium-lift helicopter used for air/sea rescue and personnel/cargo transport in support of aircraft carrier operations. Some versions are equipped for antisubmarine operations.  Designated as H-3.

Sea Knight	[USA] DoD:  A twin-rotor, medium-lift helicopter used for personnel and cargo transport. Designated as H-46.

Sea Mattress	[Allied] See Stickleback.

sea projection operations	[USA] DoD:  See land, sea, or aerospace projection operations.

Sea Skimmer	[USA] Renamed Sea Skipper.

Sea Skipper	[USA] Modification program to convert the supersonic Beechcraft AQM-37 target drone for simulated anti-shipping attacks.

Sea Spray	[UK] Radar fitted in the Westland Lynx.

Sea Sprite	[USA] DoD:  A single rotor light lift helicopter used for air/sea rescue, personnel/cargo transport and antisubmarine operations from naval vessels. Designated as H-2.

Sea Stallion	[USA] DoD:  A single-rotor heavy-lift helicopter used for personnel/cargo transport. Designated as CH-53. A mine countermeasures-equipped version is designated as RH-53.

sea superiority	[USA] DoD:  That degree of dominance in the sea battle of one force over another that permits the conduct of operations by the former and its related land, sea, and air forces at a given time and place without prohibitive interference by the opposing force.

sea supremacy	[USA] DoD:  That degree of sea superiority wherein the opposing force is incapable of effective interference.

sea surveillance system(*)	[USA] DoD:  A system for collecting, reporting, correlating and presenting information supporting and derived from the task of sea surveillance.

sea surveillance(*)	[USA] DoD:  The systematic observation of surface and subsurface sea areas by all available and practicable means primarily for the purpose of locating, identifying and determining the movements of ships, submarines, and other vehicles, friendly and enemy, proceeding on or under the surface of the world's seas and oceans. See also surveillance.

sea-air-land team	[USA] DoD:  A naval force specially organized, trained, and equipped to conduct special operations in maritime, littoral, and riverine environments. Also called SEAL team.

sea-launched ballistic missile	[USA] DoD:  A ballistic missile launched from a submarine or surface ship.

SEAADSA	Sea Automated Data Systems Activity (USN)

Seabee	[USA] CB, Construction Battalion

SEABEE	Sea Barge System

SEACOP	Strategic Sealift Contingency Planning System (MCS)

SEAD	[USA] DoD:  See suppression of enemy air defenses.

SEADCUGNAV	SEA Data Communications User Group

SEAFARER	Surface ELF Antenna for Addressing Remotely EMP Receivers

SEAL	[USA] Sea, Air, Land

SEAL team	[USA] DoD:  See sea-air-land team.

sealed cabin(*)	[USA] DoD:  The occupied space of an aircraft characterized by walls which do not allow any gaseous exchange between the ambient atmosphere and the inside atmosphere and containing its own ways of regenerating the inside atmosphere.

sealift readiness program	[USA] DoD:  A formal agreement, pursuant to the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, as amended, between US-flag, dry-cargo carriers and the government for the acquisition of ships and related equipment under conditions of less that full mobilization.

SEAM	[USA] Sidewinder Expanded Acquisition Mode.  An upgrade of the guidance systems for the AIM-9.

search	[USA] DoD:  1. An operation to locate an enemy force known or believed to be at sea. 2. A systematic reconnaissance of a defined area, so that all parts of the area have passed within visibility. 3. To distribute gunfire over an area in depth by successive changes in gun elevation.

search and attack priority	[USA] DoD:  The lowest category of immediate mission request involving suspected targets related to the enemy tactical or logistical capabilities, e.g., those which are not inhibiting a unit's advance but by their fleeting nature and tactical importance should be located and destroyed. See also immediate mission request; priority of immediate mission requests.

search and rescue alert notice	[USA] DoD:  An alerting message used for United States domestic flights. It corresponds to the declaration of the alert phase. Also called ALNOT. See also search and rescue incident classification, subpart b.

search and rescue coordinator	[USA] DoD:  The designated search and rescue representative of the area commander with overall responsibility and authority for operation of the joint rescue coordination center, and for joint search and rescue operations within the geographical area assigned.

search and rescue incident

   classification	[USA] DoD:  Three emergency phases into which an incident may be classified or progress, according to the seriousness of the incident and its requirement for rescue service: a. uncertainty phase--Doubt exists as to the safety of a craft or person because of knowledge of possible difficulties or because of lack of information concerning progress or position. b. alert phase--Apprehension exists for the safety of a craft or person because of definite information that serious difficulties exist that do not amount to a distress or because of a continued lack of information concerning progress or position. c. distress phase--Immediate assistance is required by a craft or person because of being threatened by grave or imminent danger or because of continued lack of information concerning progress or position after procedures for the alert phase have been executed.

search and rescue mission

   coordinator	[USA] DoD:  A search and rescue controller selected by the search and rescue coordinator to direct a specific mission.

search and rescue region	[USA] DoD:  See inland search and rescue region; maritime search and rescue region; overseas search and rescue region.

search and rescue(*)	[USA] DoD:  The use of aircraft, surface craft, submarines, specialized rescue teams and equipment to search for and rescue personnel in distress on land or at sea. See also component search and rescue controller; joint rescue coordination center. (DOD Note: Also called SAR.) See also combat search and rescue.

search attack unit	[USA] DoD:  The designation given to one or more ships separately organized or detached from a formation as a tactical unit to search for and destroy submarines.

search jammer	[USA] DoD:  See automatic search jammer.

search mission(*)	[USA] DoD:  In air operations, an air reconnaissance by one or more aircraft dispatched to locate an object or objects known or suspected to be in a specific area.

search radius	[USA] DoD:  In search and rescue operations, a radius centered on a datum point having a length equal to the total probable error plus an additional safety length to ensure a greater than 50 percent probability that the target is in the search area.

search sweeping(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, the operation of sweeping a sample of route or area to determine whether poised mines are present.

searched channel(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, the whole or part of a route or a path which has been searched, swept or hunted, the width of the channel being specified.

searching fire(*)	[USA] DoD:  Fire distributed in depth by successive changes in the elevation of a gun. See also fire.

SEAS	Systems, Engineering, and Analysis Support

SEASTAG	SEATO Standardization Agreement

SEASTRAT	Sealift Strategic Contingency Planning System (MSC)

seavan	[USA] DoD:  Commercial or Government owned (or leased) shipping containers which are moved via ocean transportation without bogey wheels attached, i.e., lifted on and off the ship.

seaward launch point	[USA] DoD:  A designated point off the coast from which special operations forces will launch to proceed to the beach to conduct operations. Also called SLP. See also seaward recovery point.

seaward recovery point	[USA] DoD:  A designated point off the coast to which special operations forces will proceed for recovery by submarine, or other means of recovery. Also called SRP. See also seaward launch point.

SEB	Source Evaluation Board

SEBS	[USA] Submarine Emergency Buoyancy System

SEC	Security Clearance

SEC	Space Event Conference

SECAN	Communications Security and Evaluation Agency

SECAS	Ship Equipment Configuration Accounting System (USN)

SECC	Survivable Enduring Command Center

SECDEF	Secretary of Defense

Secede III	[USA] Release of a barium cloud in near space by a rocket.

SECGRU	Security Group

SECNAV	[USA] Secretary of the Navy

SECOMP	Secure Enroute Communications Package

second strike	[USA] DoD:  The first counterblow of a war. (Generally associated with nuclear operations.)

secondary armament	[USA] DoD:  In ships with multiple-size guns installed, that battery consisting of guns next largest to those of the main battery.

secondary censorship	[USA] DoD:  Armed forces censorship performed on the personal communications of officers, civilian employees, and accompanying civilians of the Armed Forces of the United States, and on those personal communications of enlisted personnel of the Armed Forces not subject to Armed Forces primary censorship or those requiring reexamination. See also censorship.

secondary imagery

   dissemination	[USA] DoD:  See electronic imagery dissemination.

secondary imagery

   dissemination system	[USA] DoD:  See electronic imagery dissemination.

secondary port(*)	[USA] DoD:  A port one or more berths, normally at quays, which can accommodate ocean-going ships for discharge. See also port.

secondary rescue facilities	[USA] DoD:  Local airbase-ready aircraft, crash boats, and other air, surface, subsurface, and ground elements suitable for rescue missions including government and privately operated units and facilities.

secondary road	[USA] DoD:  A road supplementing a main road, usually wide enough and suitable for two-way all-weather traffic at moderate or slow speeds.

secondary targets	[USA] DoD:  Alternative targets of lower publicity value that are attacked when the primary target is unattainable. See also antiterrorism; primary target.

SECORD	Secure Cord Switch Board

SECPLN	Security Plan

secret	[USA] DoD:  See security classification.

Secretary of a Military

   Department	[USA] DoD:  The Secretary of the Air Force, Army or Navy; or the Commandant of the Coast Guard when operating as a Department of Transportation Agency.

SECSTATE	Secretary of State

section	[USA] DoD:  1. As applied to ships or naval aircraft, a tactical subdivision of a division. It is normally one-half of a division in the case of ships, and two aircraft in the case of aircraft. 2. A subdivision of an office, installation, territory, works, or organization; especially a major subdivision of a staff. 3. A tactical unit of the Army and Marine Corps. A section is smaller than a platoon and larger than a squad. In some organizations the section, rather than the squad, is the basic tactical unit. 4. An area in a warehouse extending from one wall to the next; usually the largest subdivision of one floor.

sector of fire(*)	[USA] DoD:  A defined area which is required to be covered by the fire of individual or crew served weapons or the weapons of a unit.

sector scan(*)	[USA] DoD:  Scan in which the antenna oscillates through a selected angle.

sector(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. An area designated by boundaries within which a unit operates, and for which it is responsible. 2. One of the subdivisions of a coastal frontier. See also area of influence; zone of action.

secure(*)	[USA] DoD:  In an operational context, to gain possession of a position or terrain feature, with or without force, and to make such disposition as will prevent, as far as possible, its destruction or loss by enemy action. See also denial measure.

security	[USA] DoD:  1. Measures taken by a military unit, an activity or installation to protect itself against all acts designed to, or which may, impair its effectiveness. 2. A condition that results from the establishment and maintenance of protective measures that ensure a state of inviolability from hostile acts or influences. 3. With respect to classified matter, it is the condition that prevents unauthorized persons from having access to official information that is safeguarded in the interests of national security. See also national security.

security alert team	[USA] DoD:  Two or more security force members who form the initial reinforcing element responding to security alarms, emergencies, or irregularities.

security assistance	[USA] DoD:  Group of programs authorized by the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, and the Arms Export Control Act of 1976, as amended, or other related statutes by which the United States provides defense articles, military training, and other defense-related services, by grant, loan, credit, or cash sales in furtherance of national policies and objectives.

security assistance

   organization	[USA] DoD:  All Department of Defense elements located in a foreign country with assigned responsibilities for carrying out security assistance management functions. It includes military assistance advisory groups, military missions and groups, offices of defense and military cooperation, liaison groups, and defense attache personnel designated to perform security assistance functions. See also security assistance.

security certification(*)	[USA] DoD:  A certification issued by competent national authority to indicate that a person has been investigated and is eligible for access to classified matter to the extent stated in the certification. (Note: The DOD definition does not use the word "national.")

security classification	[USA] DoD:  A category to which national security information and material is assigned to denote the degree of damage that unauthorized disclosure would cause to national defense or foreign relations of the United States and to denote the degree of protection required. There are three such categories: a. top secret--National security information or material which requires the highest degree of protection and the unauthorized disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to cause exceptionally grave damage to the national security. Examples of "exceptionally grave damage" include armed hostilities against the United States or its allies; disruption of foreign relations vitally affecting the national security; the compromise of vital national defense plans or complex cryptologic and communications intelligence systems; the revelation of sensitive intelligence operations; and the disclosure of scientific or technological developments vital to national security. b. secret--National security information or material which requires a substantial degree of protection and the unauthorized disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to cause serious damage to the national security. Examples of "serious damage" include disruption of foreign relations significantly affecting the national security; significant impairment of a program or policy directly related to the national security; revelation of significant military plans or intelligence operations; and compromise of significant scientific or technological developments relating to national security. c. confidential--National security information or material which requires protection and the unauthorized disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to cause damage to the national security. See also classification; security.

security clearance(*)	[USA] DoD:  An administrative determination by competent national authority that an individual is eligible, from a security stand-point, for access to classified information. (Note: The DOD definition does not use the word "national.")

security intelligence(*)	[USA] DoD:  Intelligence on the identity, capabilities and intentions of hostile organizations or individuals who are or may be engaged in espionage, sabotage, subversion or terrorism. See also counterintelligence; intelligence; security.

security supporting assistance	[USA] DoD:  Program by which economic assistance is provided on a loan or grant basis, to selected foreign governments having unique security problems. The funds are used to finance imports of commodities, capital, or technical assistance in accordance with terms of a bilateral agreement; counterpart funds thereby generated may be used as budgetary support. These funds enable a recipient to devote more of its own resources to defense and security purposes than it otherwise could do without serious economic or political consequences.

SED	Sensor Evolutionary Development

SED	Simulative Electronic Deception

SEDIS	Site Exercise Data Injection System

SEE	Software Engineering Environment

SEEK BUS	High Data Rate, Anti-Jam Communications System

Seek Igloo	[USA] The FPS-39 radar system, a ground-based radar now replacing older systems in the DEW line.

Seelowe	[Germany] Abandoned WWII German plan for the invasion of the UK. Postponed on 17 September 1940.

SEF	Satellite Evaluation Facilities

SEI	Software Engineering Institute

SEI	Special Experience Identifier

SEIP	Standard Engineering Installation Package

SEIS	Senior Executive Information System

SELA	System Error Log Analyzer

SELCAL	Selective Call

Selected Reserve	[USA] DoD:  Those units and individuals within the Ready Reserve designated by their respective Services and approved by the Joint Chiefs of Staff as so essential to initial wartime missions that they have priority over all other Reserves. All Selected Reservists are in an active status. The Selected Reserve also includes persons performing initial active duty for training. See also ready reserve.

Selected Reserve strength	[USA] DoD:  The total number of Guardsmen and reservists in the Selected Reserve who are subject to the 200K Presidential recall or mobilization under declaration of war or national emergency.

selective identification feature	[USA] DoD:  A capability which, when added to the basic Identification Friend or Foe system, provides the means to transmit, receive, and display selected coded replies.

selective jamming	[USA] DoD:  See spot jamming.

selective loading(*)	[USA] DoD:  The arrangement and stowage of equipment and supplies aboard ship in a manner designed to facilitate issues to units. See also loading.

selective mobilization	[USA] DoD:  See mobilization.

selective release process	[USA] DoD:  The process involving requesting, analyzing, and obtaining approval for release of weapons to obtain specific, limited damage on selected targets.

selective unloading	[USA] DoD:  In an amphibious operation, the controlled unloading from assault shipping, and movement ashore, of specific items of cargo at the request of the landing force commander.  Normally, selective unloading parallels the landing of nonscheduled units during the initial unloading period of the ship-to-shore movement.

selenodesy	[USA] DoD:  That branch of applied mathematics that determines, by observation and measurement, the exact positions of points and the figures and areas of large portions of the moon's surface, or the shape and size of the moon.

selenodetic	[USA] DoD:  Of or pertaining to, or determined by selenodesy.

SELF	Submarine Extremely Low Frequency, see also ELF.

self-destroying fuze(*)	[USA] DoD:  A fuze designed to burst a projectile before the end of its flight. See also fuze.

self-protection depth(*)	[USA] DoD:  The depth of water where the aggregate danger width relative to mines affected by a minesweeping technique is zero.  Safe depth is a particular self-protection depth.

SELOR	Shipboard Emitter Location Group

SELREL	Selective Release

SELRES	Selective Reserves

SELRIP	Selective Release Improvement Program

SELSCAN	Automatic Frequency Scanning/Channel Selecting

SEM	Significant Events Message (REDCOM/JDA)

SEMA	Special Electronic Mission Aircraft

SEMA-X	[USA] Special Electronic Mission Aircraft.  This was a twin-turbofan VSTOL aircraft, designed by Grumman.  SEMA-X had a small wing and rotating 9065lb TF34-GE-100 engines at the mid-fuselage position.  It was canceled.

semi-active homing guidance(*)	[USA] DoD:  A system of homing guidance wherein the receiver in the missile utilizes radiations from the target which has been illuminated by an outside source.

semi-controlled mosaic(*)	[USA] DoD:  A mosaic composed of corrected or uncorrected prints laid so that major ground features match their geographical coordinates. See also mosaic.

semi-fixed ammunition(*)	[USA] DoD:  Ammunition in which the cartridge case is not permanently attached to the projectile. See also ammunition.

SEMP	Standard Embarkation Management System (USMC)

SEMP	System Engineering Management Plan

SEMS	Systems Engineering and Management Support

SEN	System Evaluation Network

Senior Citizen	[USA] The alleged program name of the alleged Aurora high-speed reconnaissance aircraft. Also reported as a tactical airlift program...

Senior Ice	[USA] Development program for the B-2 bomber.

senior meteorological and

   oceanographic officer	[USA] DoD:  Meteorological and oceanographic officer responsible for assisting the combatant commander and staff in developing and executing operational meteorological and oceanographic service concepts. Also called SMO.

senior officer present afloat	[USA] DoD:  The senior line officer of the Navy, on active service, eligible for command at sea, who is present and in command of any unit of the operating forces afloat in the locality or within an area prescribed by competent authority. This officer is responsible for the administration of matters which collectively affect naval units of the operating forces afloat in the locality prescribed. Also called SOPA.

Senior Prom	[USA] Program for a stealthy cruise missile. Canceled.

Senior Ruby	[USA] Sensor package carried by the U-2R; a radar emission monitoring system.

Senior Span	[USA] Datalink-equipment carried by U-2Rs to relay data to satellites. A large radome on top of the aft fuselage.

Senior Spear	[USA] Sensor package carried by the U-2R, a radio signal monitoring system.

Senior Trend	[USA] The F-117 development program.

Senior Year	[USA] Operations with the Lockheed U-2R.

sensitive	[USA] DoD:  Requiring special protection from disclosure which could cause embarrassment, compromise, or threat to the security of the sponsoring power. May be applied to an agency, installation, person, position, document, material, or activity.

sensitive compartmented

   information	[USA] DoD:  All information and materials bearing special community controls indicating restricted handling within present and future community intelligence collection programs and their end products for which community systems of compartmentation have been or will be formally established. (These controls are over and above the provisions of DOD 5200.1-R, Information Security Program Regulation.) Also called SCI.

sensor(*)	[USA] DoD:  An equipment which detects, and may indicate, and/or record objects and activities by means of energy or particles emitted, reflected, or modified by objects.

Sentai	[Japan] Wing.

SENTAR	Senior Engineering Technology Assessment Review (AFSC)

Sentinel	[USA] ABM defense system for cities.  Abandoned in favor of Safeguard.

Sentinel Byte	Air Base Information Distribution System

Sentry Wolverine	[NATO] Exercise, on Selfridge AFB, Michigan, USA.

SEON	Solar Electro-Optical Network

SEP	Selective Employment Plan

SEP	Specific Excess Power

SEP	Spherical Error Probable

SEP	System Engineering Plan

SEP BDE	Separate Brigade

SEP BDE	Separate Brigade

SEPA	System Evaluation and Performance Analysis (Honeywell)

separate loading ammunition(*)	[USA] DoD:  Ammunition in which the projectile and charge are loaded into a gun separately. See also ammunition.

separation zone(*)	[USA] DoD:  An area between two adjacent horizontal or vertical areas into which units are not to proceed unless certain safety measures can be fulfilled.

SEPR	Senior Enlisted Performance Report

sequence circuit(*)	[USA] DoD:  In mine warfare, a circuit which requires actuation by a predetermined sequence of influences of predetermined magnitudes.

sequenced ejection system	[USA] DoD:  See ejection systems.

SERA	Software Engineering Review and Audits

SERC	Software Engineering Research Center

SERD	Support Equipment Recommendation Data

SERD	Support Equipment Requirements Data

Sergeant	[USA] DoD:  A mobile, inertially guided, solid-propellant, surface-to-surface missile, with nuclear warhead capability, designed to attack targets up to a range of 75 nautical miles. Designated as MGM-29A.

serial assignment table	[USA] DoD:  A table that is used in amphibious operations and shows the serial number, the title of the unit, the approximate number of personnel; the material, vehicles, or equipment in the serial; the number and type of landing craft and/or amphibious vehicles required to boat the serial; and the ship on which the serial is embarked.

serial(*)	[USA] DoD:  An element or a group of elements within a series which is given a numerical or alphabetical designation for convenience in planning, scheduling, and control.

seriously ill or injured	[USA] DoD:  The casualty status of a person whose illness or injury is classified by medical authority to be of such severity that there is cause for immediate concern, but there is not imminent danger to life. Also called SII. See also casualty status.

seriously wounded	[USA] DoD:  A stretcher case. See also wounded.

SERL	System Engineering Reference Library

SERMIS	Support Equipment Rework MIS (USN)

SEROCC	Southeast Region Operations Center

SERT	Ship Electronic Readiness Team

SERVFOR	[USA] Service Force

service ammunition	[USA] DoD:  Ammunition intended for combat, rather than for training purposes.

Service component command	[USA] DoD:  A command consisting of the Service component commander and all those individuals, units, detachments, orrganizations and installations under the command that have been assigned to the unified command.

Service component command

   chaplain	[USA] DoD:  The senior chaplain assigned to the staff of, or designated by, the Service component commander. The component command chaplain is responsible for supervising and coordinating religious ministries within the purview of the component commander and may be supported by a staff of chaplains and enlisted religious support personnel. See also command chaplain; command chaplain of the combatant command; lay leader or lay reader; religious ministry support; religious ministry support plan; religious ministry support team.

service environment(*)	[USA] DoD:  All external conditions, whether natural or induced, to which items of materiel are likely to be subjected throughout their life cycle.

service force	[USA] DoD:  A naval task organization that performs missions for the logistic support of operations.

service group	[USA] DoD:  A major naval administration and/or tactical organization, consisting of the commander and the staff, designed to exercise operational control and administrative command of assigned squadrons and units in executing their tasks of providing logistic support of fleet operations.

service mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  A mine capable of a destructive explosion.

service squadron	[USA] DoD:  An administrative and/or tactical subdivision of a naval service force or service group, consisting of the commander and the staff, organized to exercise operational control and administrative command of assigned units in providing logistic support of fleet units as directed.

service test	[USA] DoD:  A test of an item, system of materiel, or technique conducted under simulated or actual operational conditions to determine whether the specified military requirements or characteristics are satisfied. See also troop test.

service troops	[USA] DoD:  Those units designed to render supply, maintenance, transportation, evacuation, hospitalization, and other services required by air and ground combat units to carry out effectively their mission in combat. See also combat service support elements; troops.

servicing	[USA] DoD:  See common servicing; cross-servicing; joint servicing. See also inter-Service support.

SES	[France] Section Experimental et de Servitude.

SES	Senior Executive Service (Gov. Service)

SES	Surface Effect Ship

SES	System Engineering Specification

SESI	System Engineering and System Integration

SESTS	Security Evaluation Space Transportation System

SETA	System Engineering and Technical Assistance

SETAF	Southern European Task Force (USA)

SETAG	Software Engineering Technology Advancement Group

SEV	Stockpile Emergency Verification

SEVAC	Secure Voice Access Console

Seven Up	[USA] Modification of the J79-GE-7 engine of the F-104C.  1963.

severe damage	[USA] DoD:  See nuclear damage (land warfare).

SEVOC	Secure Voice

SEVOCOM	Secure Voice Communications

SEW	Space and Electronic Warfare

SEWC	Space And Electronic Warfare Commander

SEWCC	Signals Intelligence Electronic Warfare Coordination Center (USMC)

SEWS	Satellite Early Warning System

SEWS	Scientific Engineering Work Station (AFSC)

Sextant	[Allied] Conference in Cairo, December 1943.

SF	[USA] DoD:  See special forces.

SF	Single Frequency

SF	Square Foot

SF	Standard Form

SF	Stock Fund

SF	Support Facility

SFA	Silver Flag Alpha (TAC)

SFC	Space Forecast Center (MAC)

SFC	Specific Fuel Consumption

SFCF	Standby Functional Check Flight Crew

SFCP	Shore Fire Control Party (USN)

SFCP	Strategy Force and Capabilities Plan (USAF)

SFEL	Standard Facility Equipment Lists

SFG	[USA] DoD:  See special forces group.

SFH	Slow Frequency Hop

SFOB	[USA] DoD:  See special forces operations base.

SFP	Single Function Processor

SFRD	Secret, Formerly Restricted Data

SFRD	System Functional Requirements Description (JRSC)

SFRP	SAC Inflight Refueling Program (Non-AF)

SFUL	Summary Fault Unit

SFW	Sensor Fused Weapon

SFWRR	Stock Fund Ware Reserve Requirements (USAF)

SFX	Suffix

SG	Directorate of Medical Systems

SG	Subgroup

SG	Surgeon General

SG REQ	Surgeon General Requirements (USAFE)

SGEMP	Systems Generated Electromagnetic Pulse

SGF	Screen Generation Facility

SGML	Standard Generalized Markup Language

SGT	Satellite Ground Terminal

SH-2F	Seasprite (USN)

shaded relief(*)	[USA] DoD:  A cartographic technique that provides an apparent three-dimensional configuration of the terrain on maps and charts by the use of graded shadows that would be cast by high ground if light were shining from the northwest. Shaded relief is usually used in combination with contours. See also hill shading.

shadow	[USA] DoD:  See trailer aircraft.

Shadow	[USA] Sikorsky Helicopter Advanced Demonstrator of Operator Workload.  A S-76 was modified with a single cockpit in front of the normal one.

SHAEF	[Allied] Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Forces

SHAFTS	Semi-Hardened Facilities Tracking System (USAFE)

shallow fording	[USA] DoD:  The ability of a self-propelled gun or ground vehicle equipped with built-in waterproofing, with its wheels or tracks in contact with the ground, to negotiate a water obstacle without the use of a special waterproofing kit. See also deep fording; flotation.

SHAPE	[NATO] Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers, Europe

shaped charge(*)	[USA] DoD:  A charge shaped so as to concentrate its explosive force in a particular direction.

SHARP	Standard Hardware Acquisition and Reliability Program

SHARP	Surface Hugging Aid for Route Planning

Sharp Shooter	[USA] Installation of the 20mm Vulcan cannon in the internal weapons bay of the F-106A Delta Dart.

SHC	Supreme High Command (Soviet)

SHD	Special Handling Designator

sheaf	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, planned planes (lines) of fire that produce a desired pattern of bursts with rounds fired by two or more weapons.

shear link assembly(*)	[USA] DoD:  A device designed to break at a specified mechanical load.

sheet explosive(*)	[USA] DoD:  Plastic explosive provided in a sheet form.

sheetlines	[USA] DoD:  Those lines defining the geographic limits of the map or chart detail.

SHELF	Super Hard Extremely Low Frequency

shelf life(*)	[USA] DoD:  The length of time during which an item of supply, subject to deterioration or having a limited life which cannot be renewed, is considered serviceable while stored. See also storage life.

shell (specify)(*)	[USA] DoD:  A command or request indicating the type of projectile to be used.

shelling report(*)	[USA] DoD:  Any report of enemy shelling containing information on caliber, direction, time, density and area shelled.

Sherut Avir	[Israel] Air Service. Name of the Israeli Air Force until 1948.

SHF	Super High Frequency (3-30 GHZ)

shielding(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. Material of suitable thickness and physical characteristics used to protect personnel from radiation during the manufacture, handling, and transportation of fissionable and radioactive materials. 2. Obstructions which tend to protect personnel or materials from the effects of a nuclear explosion.

shifting fire	[USA] DoD:  Fire delivered at constant range at varying deflections; used to cover the width of a target that is too great to be covered by an open sheaf.

Shillelagh	[USA] DoD:  A missile system mounted on the main battle tank and assault reconnaissance vehicle for employment against enemy armor, troops, and field fortifications. Designated as MGM-51.

Shimpu	[Japan] Unit of suicide aircraft, operating from the Philippines from 20 October 1944.  Shimpu is an alternative interpretation of the characters for Kamikaze.

Shinyo	[Japan] Small, fast boat, intended for suicide (ramming) attacks by night against US ships.  About 6000 were built, but none used.

ship combat readiness	[USA] DoD:  See combat ready.

ship counter(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a device in a mine which prevents the mine from detonating until a preset number of actuations has taken place.

ship haven	[USA] DoD:  See moving havens.

ship influence(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, the magnetic, acoustic and pressure effects of a ship, or a minesweep simulating a ship, which is detectable by a mine or other sensing devices.

ship will adjust	[USA] DoD:  In naval gunfire support, a method of control in which the ship can see the target and, with the concurrence of the spotter, will adjust.

ship-to-shore movement(*)	[USA] DoD:  That portion of the assault phase of an amphibious operation which includes the deployment of the landing force from the assault shipping to designated landing areas.

SHIPALT	[USA] Ship Alteration

SHIPCAD/CAM	Ship Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing

shipping control	[USA] DoD:  See naval control of shipping.

shipping designator	[USA] DoD:  A code word assigned to a particular overseas base, port, or area, for specific use as an address on shipments to the overseas location concerned. The code word is usually four letters and may be followed by a number to indicate a particular addressee.

shipping lane(*)	[USA] DoD:  A term used to indicate the general flow of merchant shipping between two departure/terminal areas.

shipping time	[USA] DoD:  The time elapsing between the shipment of materiel by the supplying activity and receipt of materiel by the requiring activity.  See also order and shipping time.

Shiver	[Allied] Jammer used during WWII against the German Wurzburg radars.

ShKAS	[USSR] Shpitalny-Komaritsky Aviatsionny Skorostrelny --- Rapid-Firing Aircraft Gun designed by B. G. Shpitalny and I. A. Komaritsky. 7.62mm, 1800rpm, 10kg

SHOC	SHAPE Operations Center (NATO)

shock front(*)	[USA] DoD:  The boundary between the pressure disturbance created by an explosion (in air, water, or earth) and the ambient atmosphere, water, or earth.

shock wave(*)	[USA] DoD:  The continuously propagated pressure pulse formed by the blast from an explosion in air, under water or under ground. See also blast wave.

SHORAD	Short Range Air Defense

SHORAD	Short Range Radar

SHORADEZ	[USA] DoD:  See short-range air defense engagement zone.

shoran	[USA] DoD:  A precise short-range electronic navigation system which uses the time of travel of pulse-type transmission from two or more fixed stations to measure slant-range distance from the stations. Also, in conjunction with a suitable computer, used in precision bombing.  (This term is derived from the words "short-range navigation.")

SHORAN	Short Range Navigation

shore fire control party	[USA] DoD:  A specially trained unit for control of naval gunfire in support of troops ashore. It consists of a spotting team to adjust fire and a naval gunfire liaison team to perform liaison functions for the supported battalion commander.

shore party(*)	[USA] DoD:  A task organization of the landing force, formed for the purpose of facilitating the landing and movement off the beaches of troops, equipment, and supplies; for the evacuation from the beaches of casualties and enemy prisoners of war; and for facilitating the beaching, retraction, and salvaging of landing ships and craft. It comprises elements of both the naval and landing forces. Also called beach group. See also beachmaster unit; beach party; naval beach group.

shore-to-shore movement	[USA] DoD:  The assault movement of personnel and materiel directly from a shore staging area to the objective, involving no further transfers between types of craft or ships incident to the assault movement.

shoreline effect	[USA] DoD:  See coastal refraction.

SHOROC	Shore Required Operational Capability

Short Granite	[UK] Nuclear bomb, experimental only, 1957.

SHORT ORD	SAC Short Order Network

short round	[USA] DoD:  1. The unintentional or inadvertent delivery of ordnance on friendly troops, installations, or civilians by a friendly weapon system. 2. A defective cartridge in which the projectile has been seated too deeply.

short scope buoy(*)	[USA] DoD:  A buoy used as a navigational reference which remains nearly vertical over its sinker.

short supply	[USA] DoD:  An item is in short supply when the total of stock on hand and anticipated receipts during a given period are less than the total estimated demand during that period.

short takeoff and landing(*)	[USA] DoD:  The ability of an aircraft to clear a 50-foot (15 meters) obstacle within 1,500 feet (500 meters) of commencing takeoff or in landing, to stop within 1,500 feet (500 meters) after passing over a 50-foot (15 meters) obstacle.

short takeoff and vertical

   landing aircraft(*)	[USA] DoD:  Fixed-wing aircraft capable of clearing a 15-meter (50-foot) obstacle within 450 meters (1500 feet) of commencing takeoff run, and capable of landing vertically. Also called STOVL. See also short takeoff and landing; vertical/short takeoff and landing aircraft; vertical takeoff and landing.

short title(*)	[USA] DoD:  A short, identifying combination of letters, and/or numbers assigned to a document or device for purposes of brevity and/or security.

short(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, a spotting, or an observation, used by an observer to indicate that a burst(s) occurred short of the target in relation to the spotting line.

short-range air defense

   engagement zone	[USA] DoD:  See weapon engagement zone.

short-range attack missile	[USA] DoD:  An air-to-surface missile, armed with a nuclear warhead, launched from the B-52 and the FB-111 aircraft. The missile range, speed, and accuracy allow the carrier aircraft to "standoff" from its intended targets and launch missiles outside enemy defenses. Designated as AGM-69.

short-range ballistic missile	[USA] DoD:  A ballistic missile with a range capability up to about 600 nautical miles. Also called SRBM.

short-range transport aircraft	[USA] DoD:  See transport aircraft.

shortfall	[USA] DoD:  The lack of forces, equipment, personnel, materiel, or capability, reflected as the difference between the resources identified as a plan requirement and those apportioned to a combatant commander for planning, that would adversely affect the command's ability to accomplish its mission.

shot(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, a report that indicates a gun, or guns, have been fired. See also rounds complete.

Shotai	[Japan] Company

SHP	Subhost Processor

Shrike	[USA] DoD:  An air-launched antiradiation missile designed to home on and destroy radar emitters. Designated as AGM-45.

SHRIKE	Anti-Radiation Missile (AGM-45)

shuttered fuze(*)	[USA] DoD:  A fuze in which inadvertent initiation of the detonator will not initiate either the booster or the burst charge.  See also fuze.

shuttle bombing	[USA] DoD:  Bombing of objectives using two bases. By this method, a bomber formation bombs its target, flies on to its second base, reloads, and returns to its home base, again bombing a target if required.

ShVAK	[USSR] Shpitalny-Vladimirov Aviatsionnaya Krupno-Kalibernaya---Large Caliber Aircraft Gun designed by B.G.  Shpitalny and S. V. Vladimirov.  20mm, 800m/sec, 800rpm, 42kg.

SI	Information Systems

SI	Selective Identification

SI	Sensitive Intelligence

SI	Special Intelligence

SI	Specific Impulse (For rockets: thrust per unit of fuel per second.)

SI/SAO	Special Intelligence/Special Actions Office

SIA	Special Interface Adapter

SIAP	Strategic Intelligence Architecture Program

SIAWS	SAC Intelligence Advanced Workstation Software

SIB	Ship Information Booklet

SIC	Small Intelligence Computer

SIC	Standard Industrial Classification

SIC	Subject Indicator Code

SICAM	Sortie Integration Capability Assessment Model (HQ USAF)

SICB	SPO Interface Control Board

SICBM	Small ICBM

SICCIM	System Input from Command and Control to Information Management (USA)

sick	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "Equipment indicated is operating at reduced efficiency."

SID	Sealift Information Data Base (MSC)

SID	Secondary Image Dissemination

SID	Selective Imagery Dissemination System

SID	Standard Information Display

SID	Standard Instrument Departure

SIDA	Single Integrated Data Base

SIDAC	Single Integrated Damage Assessment Capability (WWMCCS)

side looking airborne radar(*)	[USA] DoD:  An airborne radar, viewing at right angles to the axis of the vehicle, which produces a presentation of terrain or moving targets. (DOD) Also called SLAR.

side oblique air photograph	[USA] DoD:  An oblique photograph taken with the camera axis at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft.

side overlap	[USA] DoD:  See overlap.

sidelay(*)	[USA] DoD:  Device on the feed board of a printing machine for controlling the lateral alignment of the printing paper.

Sidewinder	[USA] DoD:  A solid-propellant, air-to-air missile with nonnuclear warhead and infrared, heat-seeking homer. Designated as AIM-9. The ground-to-air version is designated as Chaparral (MIM-72).

SIDPERS	Standard Installation/Division Personnel System (USA)

SIDS	Satellite Imagery Dissemination System

SIE	SATKA Integrated Experiment (RADC)

SIF	Selective Identification Feature

SIFS	Supply Interface System

SIG Ada	Special Interest Group on Ada

SIG-EVENTS	Significant Events Message System

SIGCEN	Signal Center (USA)

sighting	[USA] DoD:  Actual visual contact. Does not include other contacts, which must be reported by type, e.g., radar and sonar contacts. See also contact report.

SIGINT	[USA] DoD:  See signals intelligence.

SIGINT direct service	[USA] DoD:  A reporting procedure to provide signals intelligence (SIGINT) to a military commander or other authorized recipient in response to SIGINT requirements. The product may vary from recurring, serialized reports produced by the National Security Agency/Central Security Service to instantaneous aperiodic reports provided to the command or other recipient, usually from a fixed SIGINT activity engaged in collection and processing. See also signals intelligence.

SIGINT direct service activity	[USA] DoD:  A signals intelligence (SIGINT) activity composed of collection and associated resources that normally performs in a direct service role under the SIGINT operational control of the Director, National Security Agency/Chief, Central Security Service.  See also signals intelligence.

SIGINT direct support	[USA] DoD:  The provision of signals intelligence (SIGINT) information to a military commander by a SIGINT direct support unit in response to SIGINT operational tasking levied by that commander. See also signals intelligence.

SIGINT direct support unit	[USA] DoD:  A signals intelligence (SIGINT) unit, usually mobile, designed to perform a SIGINT direct support role for a military commander under delegated authority from the Director, National Security Agency/Chief, Central Security Service. See also signals intelligence.

SIGINT operational control	[USA] DoD:  The authoritative direction of signals intelligence (SIGINT) activities, including tasking and allocation of effort, and the authoritative prescription of those uniform techniques and standards by which SIGINT information is collected, processed, and reported. See also signals intelligence.

SIGINT operational tasking	[USA] DoD:  The authoritative operational direction of and direct levying of signals intelligence (SIGINT) information needs by a military commander on designated SIGINT resources. These requirements are directive, irrespective of other priorities, and are conditioned only by the capability of those resources to produce such information. Operational tasking includes authority to deploy all or part of the SIGINT resources for which SIGINT operational tasking authority has been delegated. See also signals intelligence.

SIGINT operational tasking

   authority	[USA] DoD:  A military commander's authority to operationally direct and levy signals intelligence (SIGINT) requirements on designated SIGINT resources; includes authority to deploy and redeploy all or part of the SIGINT resources for which SIGINT operational tasking authority has been delegated. Also called SOTA. See also signals intelligence.

SIGINT resources	[USA] DoD:  Personnel and equipment of any unit, activity, or organizational element engaged in signals intelligence (SIGINT) activities. See also signals intelligence.

SIGINT support plans	[USA] DoD:  Plans prepared by the National Security Agency/Central Security Service, in coordination with concerned elements of the United States SIGINT system, which specify how the resources of the system will be aligned in crisis or war to support military operations covered by certain JCS and unified and specified command operation plans. See also signals intelligence.

SIGMA	Force Level and Maneuver Control System (USA)

SIGMALOG	Simulation and Gaming Method for Analyses and Logistics (USA)

signal center	[USA] DoD:  A combination of signal communication facilities operated by the Army in the field and consisting of a communications center, telephone switching central and appropriate means of signal communications. See also communications center.

signal letters	[USA] DoD:  See international call sign.

signal operation instructions	[USA] DoD:  A series of orders issued for technical control and coordination of the signal communication activities of a command. In Marine Corps usage, these instructions are designated communication operation instructions.

signal security	[USA] DoD:  A generic term that includes both communications security and electronics security. See also security.

signal(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. As applied to electronics, any transmitted electrical impulse. 2. Operationally, a type of message, the text of which consists of one or more letters, words, characters, signal flags, visual displays, or special sounds with prearranged meaning, and which is conveyed or transmitted by visual, acoustical, or electrical means.

signal-to-noise ratio	[USA] DoD:  The ratio of the amplitude of the desired signal to the amplitude of noise signals at a given point in time.

signals intelligence	[USA] DoD:  1. A category of intelligence comprising either individually or in combination all communications intelligence, electronics intelligence, and foreign instrumentation signals intelligence, however transmitted. 2. Intelligence derived from communications, electronics, and foreign instrumentation signals.  Also called SIGINT. See also communications intelligence; electronics intelligence; intelligence; foreign instrumentation signals intelligence.

signature equipment(*)	[USA] DoD:  Any item of equipment which reveals the type and nature of the unit or formation to which it belongs.

signed route	[USA] DoD:  A route along which a unit has placed directional signs bearing its unit identification symbol. The signs are for the unit's use only and must comply with movement regulations.

significant track(*)	[USA] DoD:  In air defense, the track of an aircraft or missile which behaves in an unusual manner which warrants attention and could pose a threat to a defended area.

SIGSEC	Signals Security

SII	[USA] DoD:  See seriously ill or injured.

SII	Special Interest Item

SII	Statement Of Intelligence Interest

SIIG	Site Installation/Implementation Guide

SIIP	Site Installation and Integration Plan

SIJ	Stand In Jammer

SIL	Systems Integration Laboratory

Silakh Al-Jawwiya AsSudaniya	[Sudan] Sudanese Air Force

Silk Purse	[USA] Boeing EC-135H, ABNCP aircraft

SILO	Signal Location

SIM	Simulation

SIMAS	Ship Intermediate Maintenance Activities

SIMCE	Simulation, Communication-Electronics

SIMDB	Systems Integration and Management Data Base

SIMDE	Simplified Method of Damage Estimation

SIMMS	Shipboard Integrated Maintenance Management System (USN)

SIMNET	Large Scale Interactive Simulator Networking

SIMS	Services Information Management System (USAF)

SIMS	Support Information Management System

SIMS-X	Selected Item Management System - Expanded (USA)

simulative electromagnetic

   deception	[USA] DoD:  See electromagnetic deception.

simultaneous engagement	[USA] DoD:  The concurrent engagement of hostile targets by combination of interceptor aircraft and surface-to-air missiles.

SIMWG	Site Installation Management Working Group

SINCGARS	Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (USA)

single department purchase	[USA] DoD:  A method of purchase whereby one Military Department buys commodities for another Military Department or Departments. See also purchase.

single flow route(*)	[USA] DoD:  A route at least one-and-a-half lanes wide allowing the passage of a column of vehicles, and permitting isolated vehicles to pass or travel in the opposite direction at predetermined points. See also limited access route; double flow route.

single manager	[USA] DoD:  A Military Department or Agency designated by the Secretary of Defense to be responsible for management of specified commodities or common service activities on a Department of Defense-wide basis.

sinker(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a heavy weight to which a buoyant mine is moored. The sinker generally houses the mooring rope drum and depth-setting mechanism and for mines laid by ships, it also serves as a launching trolley.

SINS	Shipboard Inertial Navigation System

SIO	Signal Intelligence Officer (USMC)

SIO	Site Intelligence Officer

SIO	System Integration Office

SIOP	[USA] Single Integrated Operational Plan. The war plan in case of a major war.

SIOP-ESI	SIOP-Extremely Sensitive Information

SIOP-MATE	SIOP-Matrix Automation Through the Emergency Message Automatic Transmission System

SIP	Scientific Instruction Processor (Honeywell)

SIP	Segment Interface Protocol

SIP	Software Instrumentation Package

SIP	System Improvement Plan

SIP	Systems Implementation Plan

SIP	Systems Improvement Program

SIP	Systems Information Package

SIPC	Simulated Information Processing Center

SIPO	System Integration Project Office(s)

SIPREP	Special Intelligence Report

SIR	[USA] Systems Integrated Receiver, receiver equipment in the tail pod of the EA-6B Prowler.

SIR	Semiannual Inventory Report

SIR	Serious Incident Report

SIRS	Single Integrated Reporting System (DoD)

SIRS	Status Inventory Reporting System

SIRVES	SIGINT Requirements Validation And Evaluation Subcommittee

SIS	Satellite Interceptor System

SIS	Selective Inquiry System

SIS	Special Information System

SIS	Standard Information System

SIS	Submarine, Fleet Ballistic Missile (SSBN) Indications and Warning Support

SISC	Standard Information Systems Center (AFCC)

SISCR	SISC Regulation

SISD	Strategic Information Systems Division (SAC)

SISM	Standard System Systems Manager

SISMS	Standard Integrated Support Management System

SISP	Standard Information Systems Panel

SISP	Support Information System Panel (HQ USAF)

SISP	System Interface Support Plan

SISR	Standard Information Systems Review

SIT	[USA] DoD:  See special interest target.

SIT	System Integration Testing

SITAP	Simulation for Transportation Analysis and Planning (JCS)

SITCARD	Card-to-Tape Activity

SITCEN	NATO Situation Center

SITRB	System Integration Test Review Board

SITREP	Situation Report

SITS	Single Integrated Telecommunications System

situation assessment	[USA] DoD:  Assessment produced by combining military geography, weather, and threat data to provide a comprehensive projection of the situation for the decisionmaker. See also assessment.

situation map(*)	[USA] DoD:  A map showing the tactical or the administrative situation at a particular time. See also map.

situation report(*)	[USA] DoD:  A report giving the situation in the area of a reporting unit or formation.

SIV	[USA] Special Interest Vehicle

SIVVP	Software Independent Verification and Validation Plan

SIW	Strategic Intelligence Wing (SAC)

SK	Automated Telecommunications Systems Directorate

SKAT	Smart Knowledge Acquisition Tool

SKE	Station-Keeping Equipment

SKG	[Germany] Snellkampfgeschwader, a fast fighter-bomber unit.

skim sweeping(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, the technique of wire sweeping to a fixed depth over deep-laid moored mines to cut any shallow enough to endanger surface shipping.

skin paint	[USA] DoD:  A radar indication caused by the reflected radar signal from an object.

skin tracking	[USA] DoD:  The tracking of an object by means of a skin paint.

skip bombing	[USA] DoD:  A method of aerial bombing in which a bomb is released from such a low altitude that it slides or glances along the surface of the water or ground and strikes the target at or above water level or ground level. See also minimum-altitude bombing.

skip it	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "Do not attack"; "Cease attack"; "Cease interception."

SKIPS	COMP Kernel Interface Package (Honeywell)

SKL	Skill Level

SKR 	[USSR]Storozhevoy korabl (patrol ship)

SKT	Skill Knowledge Test

Sky Shield II	[USA] Exercise in 1961. Involved thousands of military aircraft, and the grounding of all commercial traffic for 12 hours!

Skybolt	[USA] Development of an air-launched ballistic missile. Canceled in 1962.

Skyburner	[USA] Speed record flight by a McDonnell YF4H-1 Phantom II, 22 December 1961. 1606.347mph.

Skye	[Allied] Also known as Fortitude North. Disinformation plan, with as goal to keep part of the German forces in Scandinavia.

Skyhawk	[USA] DoD:  A single-engine, turbojet attack aircraft designed to operate from aircraft carriers, and capable of delivering nuclear and/or nonnuclear weapons, providing troop support, or conducting reconnaissance missions. It can act as a tanker, and can itself be air refueled. It possesses a limited all-weather attack capability, and can operate from short, unprepared fields. Designated as A-4.

SKYNET	United Kingdom Communications Satellite

SLA	Software Library Administrator

SLAB	[USA] Subsonic Low Altitude Bomber. A requirement for a new long-range bomber, 1961.

SLAC	Support List Allowance Cards

SLAM	[USA] Stand-off Land-Attack missile. A derivative of the Harpoon missile.

SLAM	Simulation Language for Alternative Modeling

SLAM	Strategic Lift Analysis Model (USN)

SLAM	Supersonic Low-Altitude Missile

SLAMMR	Side-Looking Airborne (Modulated) Multi-Mission Radar, fitted to a maritime surveillance version of the Boeing 737.

slant range(*)	[USA] DoD:  The line of sight distance between two points, not at the same level relative to a specific datum.

SLAR	Side-Looking Airborne Radar

SLAR	Side-Looking Array Radar

slated items	[USA] DoD:  Bulk petroleum and packaged bulk petroleum items that are requisitioned for overseas use by means of a consolidated requirement document, prepared and submitted through joint petroleum office channels. Packaged petroleum items are requisitioned in accordance with normal requisitioning procedures.

SLB	Side-Lobe Blanking

SLBM	Sea-Launched Ballistic Missile

SLBMAN	SLBM Alerting Network

SLC	Side Lobe Canceling

SLCM	Sea Launched Cruise Missile

SLCSE	Software Life Cycle Support Environment

SLD	Satellite Launch Dispenser

SLDCOM	Satellite Launch Dispenser Communications

SLDF	[Sierra Leone] Sierra Leone Defense Force

SLED	Ship Launched Electronic Decoy

Sledgehammer	[Allied] Proposal for an invasion of West Europe in 1942.

SLEP	[USA] Service Life Extension Program  -- modernization program for carriers.

SLF	Super Low Frequency (300-3KHZ)

SLFCS	Survivable Low Frequency Communications System

SLFMS	SAC Logistics Force Management System (SAC)

SLHC	Standards for Long Haul Communications

slice	[USA] DoD:  An average logistic planning factor used to obtain estimates of requirements for personnel and materiel. A personnel slice, e.g., generally consists of the total strength of the stated basic combatant elements, plus its proportionate share of all supporting and higher headquarters personnel.

slightly wounded	[USA] DoD:  A casualty that is a sitting or a walking case. See also wounded.

SLIM	[USA] Simplified Logistics and Improved Maintenance, an upgrade for the F-106.

SLIM	Software Life Cycle Management

SLIN	Subline Item Number

slip indicator(*)	[USA] DoD:  An instrument which displays a measure of the resultant of the inertial and gravity forces in the lateral and normal plane of aircraft.

SLMM	[USA] Submarine Launched Mobile Mine

SLO	Service Level Objective

SLO	Squadron Liaison Officer

SLOC	Sea Lanes of Communications

SLOC	Sea Lines Of Communication

SLOE	Special List of Equipment

SLP	[USA] DoD:  See seaward launch point.

SLR	Side Looking Radar

SLR	Side Looking Reconnaissance Radar

SLVSV	[France] Section de Liaison et de Vol Sans Visibiliteliaison and IFR training part of a French Air Force squadron.

SM	[USA] Ground-to-ground missile.  Examples

SM	[USA] USN: Minelayer

SM	Deputy Chief of Staff, Maintenance and Modification

SM	Deputy Commander for Maintenance and Modification

SM	Security Monitor

SM	Situation Monitoring

SM	Staff Memorandum (JCS)

SM	Statute Miles

SM	System Manager (AFLC)

SM	System Monitor (JOPS)

SM-ALC	Sacramento Air Logistics Center (AFLC)

SM/SW	Situation Monitoring/Strategic Warning

SMADTTA	SM-ALC Damage Tolerance Analysis

small arms	[USA] DoD:  Man portable, individual, and crew-served weapon systems used mainly against personnel and lightly armored or unarmored equipment.

small arms ammunition	[USA] DoD:  Ammunition for small arms, i.e., all ammunition up to and including 20 millimeters (.787 inches).

small-lot storage	[USA] DoD:  Generally considered to be a quantity of less than one pallet stack, stacked to maximum storage height. Thus, the term refers to a lot consisting of from one container to two or more pallet loads, but is not of sufficient quantity to form a complete pallet column. See also storage.

small-scale map	[USA] DoD:  A map having a scale smaller than 1:600,000. See also map.

SMARP	SIOP Mating and Ranging Program (SAC)

SMART	Simulation Model for Allocation of Resources for Training (ATC)

SMART	Spares Management Analysis Review Technique

Smart BIT	Smart Built-In Test

SMAS	Standard Materiel Accounting System

SMAW	Shoulder-Launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon

SMC	System Monitoring Center (DDN)

SMCA	Single Manager for Conventional Ammunition

SMCC	System Monitor Coordination Center

SMD	Ship Manpower Document

SMDD	Storage Module Disk Drive

SMDPS	Strategic Mission Data Preparation System (B-52, B-1)

SMDR	Subscriber (or Station) Message Detail Recording

SME	Surface Movement Element

SMES	Strategic Missile Evaluation Squadron

SMF	Software Maintenance Facility

SMF	Systems Management Facility

SMIS	Security Management Information System (FEMA)

SMIS	Ships Management Information System (USN)

SML	Standard Material List

SMLS	Shelterized Microwave Landing System

SMLV	Standard Memory Load Verifier

SMM	Solar Maximum Mission Satellite (NASA)

SMMS	Support Maintenance Management System (USA)

SMMS	Support Ships Material Management System (USN)

SMO	[USA] DoD:  See senior meteorological and oceanographic officer.

SMO	[USA] Senior METOC Officer - specifically, the METOC officer on a Unified Command staff.

SMO	Shelter Management Office (ESD)

SMO	Support To Military Operations

smoke screen(*)	[USA] DoD:  Cloud of smoke used to mask either friendly or enemy installations or maneuvers.

SMP	SBSS Master Plan

SMP	Small Mechanical Parts

SMP	Software Modernization Plan

SMP	Sub Motor Pool

SMP	System Management Plan

SMR	Selective Message Router

SMR	Software Maintenance Responsibility

SMR	Source, Maintenance, and Recoverability

SMR	Special Management Review

SMRC	Source Maintenance Recoverability Code

SMRI	Service Message Routing Indicator

SMRT	Software Maintenance Responsibility Transfer

SMS	Senior Master Sergeant

SMSC	Standard Multi-user Small Computer

SMSCRC	Standard Multi-user Small Computer Requirements Contract (Project 251)

SMSgt	Senior Master Sergeant

SMSS	Sealift Management Support System (MSC)

SMT	Special Maintenance Team

SMT	Surface Mount Technology

SMTD	[USA] STOL/Maneuvering Technology Demonstrator, an F-15 with canards and two-dimensional thrust-vectoring nozzles.

SMTI	Selective Moving Target Indicator

SMTP	Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (MIL-STD-1781)

SMTS	[USA] Space and Missile Training Squadron

SMU	[USA] DoD:  See special mission unit.

SMU	Secure Mobile Unit

SMUD	Standoff Munitions Dispenser

SMUR	Spectrum Management Update and Review System (PACAF)

SMW	[USA] Strategic Missile Wing

SMW	Strategic Missile Wing (SAC)

SN	Sequence Number

SNA	Systems Network Architecture (IBM)

SNADS	System Network Architecture Distributed Services

snagline mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  A contact mine with a buoyant line attached to one of the horns or switches which may be caught up and pulled by the hull or propellers of a ship.

SNAME	Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

SNAP	[USA] Shipboard Nontactical Automated Data Processing

SNAP	Steerable Null Antenna Processor

snap report	[USA] DoD:  Not to be used. See Joint Tactical Air Reconnaissance/Surveillance Mission Report.

SNAPII	[USA] Shipboard Nontactical Automated Data ProcessingII

SNAPS	Strategic Nuclear Attack Planning System

SNAPS	Switched Network Automatic Profile System

SNARS	Switched Network Automatic Routing System

SNC	Site Nodal Controller

SNCS	Satellite Network Control Station

SNDV	Strategic Nuclear Delivery Vehicles (USSR)

Sneewitchen	[Germany] Development of Friendensengel. Few built.

SNFE	Standard Network Front End

SNI	Standard Network Interface

SNID	Standard Network Interface Device

SNM	System Notification Message

SNOE	Smart Noise Equipment

snow	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a term meaning sweep jamming.

Snow Falcon	[UK] Exercise: deployment of Harriers to Bardufoss, Norway, in 1988.

SNOWCAT	Support of Nuclear Ops with Conventional Air Tactics

SNP	Subnet Protocol

SNR	Short Notice Requirement

SNR	Signal-to-Noise Ratio

SNSB	Senior Navy Steering Board

SNUD	Stock Number User Directory

SNUMB	System Number

SNWSC	Space and Naval Warfare System Command

SO	[USA] DoD:  See special operations.

SO	Special Operations

SO	Special Options

SOA	Separate Operating Agency

SOA	Special/Separate Operating Agency

SOA	Status of Actions System (PACAF)

SOAP	Spectrometric Oil Analysis Program

SOARS	Satellite Onboard Attack Reporting System

SOAS	Special Operations ADP System (OJCS)

SOBT	[USA] Submarine On-Board Training

SOC	[UK] Struck Off Charge

SOC	[USA] DoD:  See special operations command.

SOC	Satellite Operations Center

SOC	Section Operations Center

SOC	Sector Operations Center

SOC	Secure Operator Console

SOC	Security Operations Center (USN)

SOC	Special Operations Capable

SOC	Squadron Operations Center

SOC	Statement of Compatibility

SOC	System Operational Concept

SOCC	Sector Operations Control Center (NORAD)

SOCC	Submarine Operations Command Center (USN)

SOCC	Subordinate Operations/Command Center

SOCCT	[USA] DoD:  See special operations combat control team.

SOCEUR	Special Operations Command Europe (NATO)

SOCOM	Special Operations Command

SOCR	Stand-Alone Optical Character Recognition

SOCRATES	Special Operations Command, Research, Analysis And Threat System

SOCS	SAC Operational Communications System/SAC Operational Conference System

SOCSE	Special Operations Communications Supply Element (USA)

SODA	Source Data Automation

SODO	Senior Operations Duty Officer

SOE	[UK] Special Operations Executive

SOE	Status of Equipment

SOF	[USA] DoD:  See special operations forces.

SOF	[USA] Special Operations Forces

SOF	Status of Forces

SOF	Strategic Offensive Forces

SOF	Supervisor of Flying

SOF	Sustainability of Forces (JCS)

SOFA	Status of Forces Agreements

SOFADS/SOAS	Special Operating Foreign Analysis Data System/SOAS (JCS)

sofar	[USA] DoD:  The technique of fixing an explosion at sea by time difference of arrival of sound energy at several separate geographical locations.  (The term is derived from the words "sound, fixing and ranging.")

SOFAR	Sounding, Fixing, And Ranging

soft missile base(*)	[USA] DoD:  A launching base that is not protected against a nuclear explosion.

SOFTCON	WWMCCS Site Software Configuration System (JDSSC)

software	[USA] DoD:  A set of computer programs, procedures, and associated documentation concerned with the operation of a data processing system, e.g., compilers, library routines, manuals, and circuit diagrams.

SOG	[USA] Special Operations Group

SOH	Start of Header

SOI	[USSR] Stratigicheskaya oboronitelnaya initsiativa - SDI

SOI	Signal Operating Instruction (NATO)

SOI	Space Object Identification

SOI	Start of Installation

SOIC	Space Operations Intelligence Center

soil shear strength	[USA] DoD:  The maximum resistance of a soil to shearing stresses.

SOJ	Stand-Off Jammer

SOL	Sequence Order List

SOLAR	Solar/Lunar Calculator (WWMCCS)

SOLARS	SAC On-Line Analysis Retrieval System (SAC)

solenoid sweep(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a magnetic sweep consisting of a horizontal axis coil wound on a floating iron tube.

SOLIS	SIGINT On-Line Information System (DIA)

SOLL	Special Operations Low Level

SOM	Stand-Off Missile

SOM	Start of Message

SOMI	Start of Message In

SOMPF	[USA] DoD:  See special operations mission planning folder.

SOMSA	Space Object Measurement & Signal Analysis (RADC)

SON	Statement of Need

SON	Statement of Operational Needs

sonar	[USA] DoD:  A sonic device used primarily for the detection and location of underwater objects. (This term is derived from the words "sound navigation and ranging.")

sonic	[USA] DoD:  Of or pertaining to sound or the speed of sound. See also speed of sound.

SONIC	SAC On-Line Interactive Controller

SONMET	[USA] DoD:  See special operations naval mobile environment team.

sonobuoy	[USA] DoD:  A sonar device used to detect submerged submarines which when activated relays information by radio. It may be active directional or nondirectional, or it may be passive directional or nondirectional.

SOO	Senior Operation Officer

SOP	[USA] Senior Officer Present

SOP	Senior Officer Present

SOP	Standard (Standing) Operating Procedure

SOPA	[USA] Senior Officer Present Afloat

SOPC	Shuttle Operations and Planning Complex

SOR	[USA] Specific Operational Requirement.

SOR	Specific Operational Requirement

SOR	Squadron Operations Room

SOR	Statement of Requirement

SOR	Struck Off Records

SOR-49-2   	Requirement for the RF-105 derivative of the Thunderchief.

SORD	[USA] Submerged Ordnance Recovery Device

SORD	System Operational Requirements Document

SORS	SIGINT Overhead Reconnaissance Subcommittee

sortie allotment message	[USA] DoD:  The means by which the joint force commander allots excess sorties to meet requirements of his subordinate commanders which are expressed in their air employment/allocation plan.

sortie number(*)	[USA] DoD:  A reference used to identify the images taken by all the sensors during one air reconnaissance sortie.

sortie plot	[USA] DoD:  An overlay representing the area on a map covered by imagery taken during one sortie. (NATO)--See master plot.

sortie reference	[USA] DoD:  See sortie number.

sortie(*)	[USA] DoD:  In air operations, an operational flight by one aircraft.

sorting	[USA] DoD:  See triage.

SORTS	Status of Resources and Training System (JCS) (formerly UNITREP)

SOS	[USA] Special Operations Squadron

SOS	Sealift Operating System (MSC)

SOS	Software Obsolescence Study

SOS	Speed of Service

SOS	Squadron Officers School

SOS	Stabilized Sight

SOS	Standard distress signal, ...---... in Morse code.

SOSG	Senior Officer Steering Group (USAFE)

SOSS	Soviet Ocean Surveillance System

SOSTF	SPADCO Off-Site Test Facility

SOSUS	Sound Surveillance System (USN)

SOTA	SIGINT Operational Tasking Authority

SOTACA	State-of-the-Art Contingency Analysis

SOTAS	Stand-Off Target Acquisition System

SOTFA	Special Operations Task Force Atlantic

SOTFE	Support Operations Task Force Europe

SOTWG	SACDIN Offutt Transition Working Group

Source	[UK] Attack of X-class midget submarines on the German battleship Tirpitz, September 1943.

source	[USA] DoD:  1. A person, thing, or activity from which intelligence information is obtained. 2. In clandestine activities, a person (agent), normally a foreign national, in the employ of an intelligence activity for intelligence purposes. 3. In interrogation activities, any person who furnishes intelligence information, either with or without the knowledge that the information is being used for intelligence purposes. In this context, a controlled source is in the employment or under the control of the intelligence activity and knows that the information is to be used for intelligence purposes. An uncontrolled source is a voluntary contributor of information and may or may not know that the information is to be used for intelligence purposes. See also agent; collection agency.

South Wind	[USA] Exercise in the large-scale long-range air transport of Army units, 1960.

SOUTHAG	Southern Army Group (NATO)

SOUTHCOM	U.S. Southern Command

Southern Breeze	[Belgium] Logistic support flights for the ships of the Belgian Navy in the Gulf, 1990.

Southern Watch	[USA] Operations from Saudi-Arabia.

SOW	[USA] DoD:  See special operations wing.

SOW	Stand-Off Weapon

SOW	Statement of Work

SOWT	Special Operations Weather Team

SOWT/TE	[USA] DoD:  See special operations weather team/tactical element.

SP	[USA] Shore Patrol

SP	Security Police

SP	Self-Propelled

SP	Standard & Performance

SPA	Strategy and Policy Assessment

SPA	System Performance Assessment

SPA SUR	Space Surveillance Network (USN)

SPAAG	Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun

SPACC	Space Command Center (USSPACECOM)

space assignment	[USA] DoD:  An assignment to the individual Departments/Services by the appropriate transportation operating agency of movement capability which completely or partially satisfies the stated requirements of the Departments/Services for the operating month and that has been accepted by them without the necessity for referral to the Joint Transportation Board for allocation.

space control operations	[USA] DoD:  Operations that provide freedom of action in space for friendly forces while, when directed, denying it to an enemy, and include the broad aspects of protection of US and US allied space systems and negation of enemy space systems. Space control operations encompass all elements of the space defense mission.

space defense	[USA] DoD:  All defensive measures designed to destroy attacking enemy vehicles (including missiles) while in space, or to nullify or reduce the effectiveness of such attack. See also aerospace defense.

space support operations	[USA] DoD:  Operations required to ensure that space control and support of terrestrial forces are maintained. They include activities such as launching and deploying space vehicles, maintaining and sustaining space vehicles while on orbit, and recovering space vehicles if required.

space systems	[USA] DoD:  All of the devices and organizations forming the space network. The network includes spacecraft, ground control stations, and associated terminals.

space weather	[USA] DoD:  A term used to describe the environment and other natural phenomena occurring above 50 kilometers altitude.

SPACECMD	Air Force Space Command

SPACECOM	[USA] Space Command

Spacetrack	[USA] DoD:  A global system of radar, optical and radiometric sensors linked to a computation and analysis center in the North American Air Defense Command combat operations center complex. The Spacetrack mission is detection, tracking, and cataloging of all manmade objects in orbit of the Earth. It is the Air Force portion of the North American Air Defense Command Space Detection and Tracking system. See also Spadats; Spasur.

SPACETRACK	USAF Space Tracking System

Spadats	[USA] DoD:  A space detection and tracking system capable of detecting and tracking space vehicles from the Earth, and reporting the orbital characteristics of these vehicles to a central control facility. See also Spacetrack; Spasur.

SPADATS	[USA] Space Detection And Tracking System

SPADCCS	Space Defense Command & Control System (SPACECMD)

SPADOC	Space Defense Operations Center (SPACECMD)

SPADS	Staff Planning and Decision Support System (USAREUR/DNA)

SPAIS	South Pacific Air Intelligence System (PACAF)

span of detonation (atomic

   demolition munition

   employment)	[USA] DoD:  That total period of time, resulting from a timer error, between the earliest and the latest possible detonation time. 1. early time--The earliest possible time that an atomic demolition munition can detonate; 2. fire time--That time the atomic demolition munition will detonate should the timers function precisely without error; 3. late time--The latest possible time that an atomic demolition munition can detonate.

SPAR	Space Available/Required System (MAC)

SPARC	Standards Planning and Requirements Committee

SPARK	[USA] Solid Propellant, Advanced Ramjet, Kinetic energya small anti-tank missile with a solid, non-explosive penetrator warhead and a sold-fueled ramjet engine, and a projected speed of Mach 6.

Sparrow	[USA] DoD:  An air-to-air solid-propellant missile with nonnuclear warhead and electronic-controlled homing. Designated as AIM-7. The ship-launched surface-to-air version is designated as Sea Sparrow (RIM-7).

Spartan	[Allied] Exercise of the Tactical air forces in the UK, March 1943.

Spartan	[USA] DoD:  A nuclear surface-to-air guided missile formerly deployed as part of the Safeguard ballistic missile defense weapon system. It is designed to intercept strategic ballistic reentry vehicles in the exoatmosphere.

SPAS	Security Police Automation System (USAF)Skill Performance Aids Program

spasm war	[USA] DoD:  Not to be used. See general war.

Spasur	[USA] DoD:  An operational space surveillance system with the mission to detect and determine the orbital elements of all manmade objects in orbit of the Earth. Thee mission is accomplished by means of a continuous fan of continuous wave energy beamed vertically across the continental United States and an associated computational facility.  It is the Navy portion of the North American Air Defense Command Space Detection and Tracking System. See also Spacetrack; Spadats.

SPAWAR	Space And Naval Warfare System Command

SPAWARCOM	Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (USN)

SPBS	Standard Property Book Systems

SPC	Satellite Processing Center

SPC	Shuttle Processing Contractor

SPC	Software Productivity Center

SPC	Specific Fuel Consumption

SPCC	Ship Parts Control Center, Mechanicsburg, PA

SPCD	Space Communications Division

SPCS	Short Ported Coaxial System

SPD	System Program Directive

SPDR	System Program Director's Review

SPDT	Single Pole, Double Throw

SPE	Signal Processing Element

SPE	Space-Tracking and Pointing Experiment

SPEAR	Signal Processing Evaluation & Reporting

SPECAT	Special Category

special (or project) equipment	[USA] DoD:  Equipment not authorized in standard equipment publications but determined as essential in connection with a contemplated operation, function, or mission. See also equipment.

special access program	[USA] DoD:  A sensitive program, approved in writing by a head of agency with original top secret classification authority, which imposes need-to-know and access controls beyond those normally provided for access to confidential, secret, or top secret information. The level of controls is based on the criticality of the program and the assessed hostile intelligence threat. The program may be an acquisition program, an intelligence program, or an operations and support program. Also called a SAP.

special activities	[USA] DoD:  Activities conducted in support of national foreign policy objectives which are planned and executed so that the role of the US Government is not apparent or acknowledged publicly. They are also functions in support of such activities but are not intended to influence United States political processes, public opinion, policies, or media and do not include diplomatic activities or the collection and production of intelligence or related support functions.

special agent	[USA] DoD:  A person, either United States military or civilian, who is a specialist in military security or the collection of intelligence or counterintelligence information.

special air operation	[USA] DoD:  An air operation conducted in support of special operations and other clandestine, covert, and psychological activities.

special ammunition supply

   point	[USA] DoD:  A mobile supply point where special ammunition is stored and issued to delivery units.

special assignment airlift

   requirements	[USA] DoD:  Airlift requirements, including JCS-directed/coordinated exercises, that require special consideration due to the number of passengers involved, weight or size of cargo, urgency of movement, sensitivity, or other valid factors that preclude the use of channel airlift.

special atomic demolition

   munition	[USA] DoD:  A very low-yield, man-portable, atomic demolition munition that is detonated by a timer device.

special boat squadron	[USA] DoD:  A permanent Navy echelon III major command to which two or more special boat units are assigned for some operational and all administrative purposes. The squadron is tasked with the training and deployment of these special boat units and may augment naval special warfare task groups and task units. Also called SBR.

special boat unit	[USA] DoD:  Those US Navy forces organized, trained, and equipped to conduct or support naval special warfare, riverine warfare, coastal patrol and interdiction, and joint special operations with patrol boats or other combatant craft designed primarily for special operations support. Also called SBU.

special cargo	[USA] DoD:  Cargo that requires special handling or protection, such as pyrotechnics, detonators, watches, and precision instruments. See also cargo.

special flight(*)	[USA] DoD:  An air transport flight, other than a scheduled service, set up to move a specific load.

special forces	[USA] DoD:  US Army forces organized, trained, and equipped specifically to conduct special operations. Special forces have five primary missions: unconventional warfare, foreign internal defense, direct action, special reconnaissance, and counterterrorism.  Counterterrorism is a special mission for specially organized, trained, and equipped special forces units designated in theater contingency plans. Also called SF.

special forces group	[USA] DoD:  A combat arms organization capable of planning, conducting, and supporting special operations activities in all operational environments in peace, conflict, and war. It consists of a group headquarters and headquarters company, a support company, and special forces battalions. The group can operate as a single unit, but normally the battalions plan and conduct operations from widely separated locations. The group provides general operational direction and synchronizes the activities of subordinate battalions. Although principally structured for unconventional warfare, special forces group units are capable of task-organizing to meet specific requirements. Also called SFG.

special forces operations

   base	[USA] DoD:  A command, control, and support base established and operated by a special forces group or battalion from organic and attached resources. The base commander and his staff coordinate and synchronize the activities of subordinate and forward-deployed forces. A special forces operations base is normally established for an extended period of time to support a series of operations. Also called SFOB.

special hazard(*)	[USA] DoD:  In aircraft crash rescue and fire-fighting activities: fuels, materials, components or situations that could increase the risks normally associated with military aircraft accidents and could require special procedures, equipment or extinguishing agents.

special interest target	[USA] DoD:  In counterdrug operations, a contact that may be outside initial sorting criteria but still requires special handling, such as controlled deliveries or other unusual situations.  Also called SIT. See also suspect; track of interest.

special mission unit	[USA] DoD:  A generic term to represent a group of operations and support personnel from designated organizations that is task-organized to perform highly classified activities. Also called SMU.

special operations	[USA] DoD:  Operations conducted by specially organized, trained, and equipped military and paramilitary forces to achieve military, political, economic, or psychological objectives by unconventional military means in hostile, denied, or politically sensitive areas. These operations are conducted during peacetime competition, conflict, and war, independently or in coordination with operations of conventional, nonspecial operations forces.  Political-military considerations frequently shape special operations, requiring clandestine, covert, or low visibility techniques and oversight at the national level. Special operations differ from conventional operations in degree of physical and political risk, operational techniques, mode of employment, independence from friendly support, and dependence on detailed operational intelligence and indigenous assets. Also called SO.

special operations combat

   control team	[USA] DoD:  A team of Air Force personnel organized, trained, and equipped to conduct and support special operations. Under clandestine, covert, or low-visibility conditions, these teams establish and control air assault zones; assist aircraft by verbal control, positioning, and operating navigation aids; conduct limited offensive direct action and special reconnaissance operations; and assist in the insertion and extraction of special operations forces. Also called SOCCT. See also combat control team.

special operations command	[USA] DoD:  A subordinate unified or other joint command established by a joint force commander to plan, coordinate, conduct, and support joint special operations within the joint force commander's assigned area of operations. Also called SOC.

special operations forces	[USA] DoD:  Those active and reserve component forces of the military Services designated by the Secretary of Defense and specifically organized, trained, and equipped to conduct and support special operations. Also called SOF. See also Air Force special operations forces; Army special operations forces; naval special warfare forces.

special operations mission

   planning folder	[USA] DoD:  The package that contains the materials required to execute a given special operations mission.  It will include the mission tasking letter, mission tasking package, original feasibility assessment (as desired), initial assessment (as desired), target intelligence package, plan of execution, infiltration and exfiltration plan of execution, and other documentation as required or desired. Also called SOMPF.

special operations naval mobile

   environment team	[USA] DoD:  A team of Navy personnel organized, trained, and equipped to support naval special warfare forces by providing weather, oceanographic, mapping, charting, and geodesy support. Also called SONMET.

special operations peculiar	[USA] DoD:  Equipment, materials, supplies, and services required for special operations mission support for which there is no broad conventional force requirement. It often includes nondevelopmental or special category items incorporating evolving technology but may include stocks of obsolete weapons and equipment designed to support indigenous personnel who do not possess sophisticated operational capabilities.

special operations weather

   team/tactical element	[USA] DoD:  A task-organized team of Air Force personnel organized, trained, and equipped to collect critical weather observations from data-sparse areas. These teams are trained to operate independently in permissive or semipermissive environments, or as augmentation to other special operations elements in nonpermissive environments, in direct support of special operations. Also called SOWT/TE.

special operations wing	[USA] DoD:  An Air Force special operations wing. Also called SOW.

special reconnaissance	[USA] DoD:  Reconnaissance and surveillance actions conducted by special operations forces to obtain or verify, by visual observation or other collection methods, information concerning the capabilities, intentions, and activities of an actual or potential enemy or to secure data concerning the meteorological, hydrographic, or geographic characteristics of a particular area. It includes target acquisition, area assessment, and post-strike reconnaissance.  Also called SR.

special sheaf	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, any sheaf other than parallel, converged, or open.

special staff	[USA] DoD:  All staff officers having duties at a headquarters and not included in the general (coordinating) staff group or in the personal staff group. The special staff includes certain technical specialists and heads of services, e.g., quartermaster officer, antiaircraft officer, transportation officer, etc. See also staff.

special tactics team	[USA] DoD:  An Air Force team composed primarily of special operations combat control and pararescue personnel. The team supports joint special operations by selecting, surveying, and establishing assault zones; providing assault zone terminal guidance and air traffic control; conducting direct action missions; providing medical care and evacuation; and, coordinating, planning, and conducting air, ground, and naval fire support operations.

special unloading berth	[USA] DoD:  Berths established in the vicinity of the approach lanes into which transports may move for unloading, thus reducing the running time for landing craft and assisting in the dispersion of transports.

special weapons	[USA] DoD:  A term sometimes used to indicate weapons grouped for special procedures, for security, or other reasons. Specific terminology, e.g., nuclear weapons, guided missiles, is preferable.

special-equipment vehicle	[USA] DoD:  A vehicle consisting of a general-purpose chassis with special-purpose body and/or mounted equipments designed to meet a specialized requirement. See also vehicle.

special-purpose vehicle	[USA] DoD:  A vehicle incorporating a special chassis and designed to meet a specialized requirement. See also vehicle.

specialist intelligence report	[USA] DoD:  A category of specialized, technical reports used in the dissemination of intelligence. See also intelligence reporting.

specialization	[USA] DoD:  An arrangement within an alliance wherein a member or group of members most suited by virtue of technical skills, location, or other qualifications assume(s) greater responsibility for a specific task or significant portion thereof for one or more other members.

specific intelligence collection

   requirement	[USA] DoD:  An identified gap in intelligence holdings that may be satisfied only by collection action, and that has been validated by the appropriate requirements control authority. Also called SICR.

specific search	[USA] DoD:  Reconnaissance of a limited number of points for specific information.

specified command	[USA] DoD:  A command that has broad continuing missions and that is established by the President through the Secretary of Defense with the advice and assistance of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. It normally is composed of forces from a single Military Department. Also called specified combatant command.

spectrozonal photography(*)	[USA] DoD:  A photographic technique whereby the natural spectral emissions of all objects are selectively filtered in order to image only those objects within a particular spectral band or zone and eliminate the unwanted background.

SPECTRUM	Simulation Package for Evaluation by Computer Techniques of Readiness,   Utilization, and Maintenance

spectrum management	[USA] DoD:  Planning, coordinating, and managing joint use of the electromagnetic spectrum through operational, engineering, and administrative procedures, with the objective of enabling electronic systems to perform their functions in the intended environment without causing or suffering unacceptable interference. See also electromagnetic spectrum; electronic warfare.

spectrum of war	[USA] DoD:  A term which encompasses the full range of conflict; cold, limited, and general war.

speed	[USA] DoD:  See airspeed; convoy speed; critical speed; declared speed; endurance speed; maximum sustained speed (transport vehicle); scheduled speed; speed of advance; speed of sound.

speed of advance(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval usage, the speed expected to be made good over the ground. See also pace; rate of march.

speed of sound(*)	[USA] DoD:  The speed at which sound travels in a given medium under specified conditions. The speed of sound at sea level in the International Standard Atmosphere is 1108 ft/second, 658 knots, 1215 km/hour. See also hypersonic; sonic; subsonic; supersonic; transonic.

SPEEDEX	System-Wide Project for Electronic Equipment at Depots (USA)

Spetnaz	[USSR] Special Forces.

SPF	SIDPERS Personnel File (USA)

SPG	[USA] Space Group

SPI	Schedule Performance Index

SPIFIN	SCI PACOM Intelligence File

SPILS	Spin Prevention & Incidence Limiting System, or Stall Protection & Incidence Limiting System.

SPIN	Special Instruction Referenced in the FRAG

spin stabilization	[USA] DoD:  Directional stability of a projectile obtained by the action of gyroscopic foorces that result from spinning of the body about its axis of symmetry.

SPINS	Special Instructions

SPINTCOM	Special Intelligence Communications Handling System

SPINTCOMM	Special Intelligence Communications Network

SPIREP	Special Intelligence Report

SPIREP	Spot Intelligence Report

SPIRES	Standard Personnel Information Retrieval System

SPISD	Space Information Systems Division (SPACECOM)

SPIT	Site Performance & Integration Test

spitting	[USA] DoD:  In air antisubmarine warfare operations, a code meaning, "I am about to lay, or am laying, sonobuoys. I may be out of radio contact for a few minutes." If transmitted from the submarine it indicates that the submarine has launched a sonobuoy.

splash(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. In artillery and naval gunfire support, word transmitted to an observer or spotter five seconds before the estimated time of the impact of a salvo or round. 2. In air interception, target destruction verified by visual or radar means.

splashed	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "Enemy aircraft shot down," (followed by number and type).

SPLICE	Stock Point Logistics Integrated Communications Environment (USN)

split cameras(*)	[USA] DoD:  An assembly of two cameras disposed at a fixed overlapping angle relative to each other.

split pair	[USA] DoD:  See split vertical photography.

split vertical photography(*)	[USA] DoD:  Photographs taken simultaneously by two cameras mounted at an angle from the vertical, one tilted to the left and one to the right, to obtain a small side overlap.

split-up	[USA] DoD:  See break-up.

SPLTS	Special Private Line Telephone System

SPM	Security Protection Module (Honeywell)

SPM	Skill Projection Model (USAF)

SPM	Software Programmer's Manual

SPM	System Planning Manual

SPM	System Program Manager

SPN	Shipment Performance Notice

SPO	Special Position Operator

SPO	Special Project Office

SPO	System Program Office

SPO	System Project Organization

SPOD	Seaport of Debarkation

SPOD	Surface Port of Debarkation

SPOE	Seaport of Embarkation

SPOE	Surface Port of Embarkation

spoiling attack	[USA] DoD:  A tactical maneuver employed to seriously impair a hostile attack while the enemy is in the process of forming or assembling for an attack. Usually employed by armored units in defense by an attack on enemy assembly positions in front of a main line of resistance or battle position.

sponsor	[USA] DoD:  Military member or civilian employee with dependents.

spoofer	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "A contact employing electronic or tactical deception measures."

spot elevation(*)	[USA] DoD:  A point on a map or chart whose elevation is noted.

spot jamming(*)	[USA] DoD:  The jamming of a specific channel or frequency. See also barrage jamming; electronic warfare; jamming.

spot net	[USA] DoD:  Radio communication net used by a spotter in calling fire.

spot report	[USA] DoD:  A concise narrative report of essential information covering events or conditions that may have an immediate and significant effect on current planning and operations that is afforded the most expeditious means of transmission consistent with requisite security. (Note: In reconnaissance and surveillance usage, spot report is not to be used. See Joint Tactical Air Reconnaissance/Surveillance Mission Report.)

spot size(*)	[USA] DoD:  The size of the electron spot on the face of the cathode ray tube.

spot(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. To determine by observation, deviations of ordnance from the target for the purpose of supplying necessary information for the adjustment of fire. 2. To place in a proper location. See also adjustment of fire.

Spotter	[UK] Delivery of Spitfires to Malta, 7 March 1942.

spotter	[USA] DoD:  An observer stationed for the purpose of observing and reporting results of naval gunfire to the firing agency and who also may be employed in designating targets. See also field artillery observer; naval gunfire spotting team.

spotting line(*)	[USA] DoD:  Any straight line to which the fall of shot of projectiles is related by an observer or a spotter. See also gun-target line; observer-target line.

spotting(*)	[USA] DoD:  A process of determining by visual or electronic observation, deviations of artillery or naval gunfire from the target in relation to a spotting line for the purpose of supplying necessary information for the adjustment or analysis of fire.

Spouse	[Allied] See Flabby.

SPP	Security Policy and Procedures

SPP	Standard Practices and Procedures

SPP	Subproject Program Plan

SPP	System Package Program

SPP	System Project Plan

SPR	Secretary of Air Force Program Review

SPR	Software (System) Problem Reports (AF Form 1775)

SPR	Strategic Petroleum Reserve

SPRAA	Strategic Plans and Resource Analysis Agency (OJCS)

SPRAM	Special Purpose Recoverables Authorized to Maintenance

spray dome(*)	[USA] DoD:  The mound of water spray thrown up into the air when the shock wave from an underwater detonation of a nuclear weapon reaches the surface.

spreading fire	[USA] DoD:  A notification by the spotter or the naval gunfire ship, depending on who is controlling the fire, to indicate that fire is about to be distributed over an area.

Sprint	[USA] DoD:  A high acceleration, nuclear surface-to-air guided missile formerly deployed as part of the Safeguard ballistic missile defense weapon system. It is designed to intercept strategic ballistic reentry vehicles in the endoatmosphere.

sprocket(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, an anti-sweep device included in a mine mooring to allow a sweep wire to pass through the mooring without parting the mine from its sinker.

SPRS	Single Passenger Reservation System

SPS	Security Policy Squadron

SPS	Sense Point Scanner

SPS	Simplified Processing Station

SPS	Software Product Specification

SPS	Solar Power Satellite

SPSP	Site Preparation Support Plan

SPSW	Support Software

SPTW	[USA] Support Wing

SPUR	System for Predetermining Unit Requirement (MTMC)

SPW	[USA] Space Wing

SQ OC	Squadron Operations Center

SQA	Software Quality Assurance

SQAE	Senior Quality Assurance Evaluator

SQAP	Software Quality Assurance Plan

SQC	Statistical Quality Control

SQE	Software Quality Evaluation

SQEP	Software Quality Evaluation Plan

SQL	Software Quality Language

SQL	Standard Query Language

SQL	Structured Query Language

SQL/DS	Structure Query Language/Data System

SQMD	Squadron Manpower Document

SQR	Special Qualifications/Requirements

squadron	[USA] DoD:  1. An organization consisting of two or more divisions of ships, or two or more divisions (Navy) or flights of aircraft. It is normally, but not necessarily, composed of ships or aircraft of the same type. 2. The basic administrative aviation unit of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force.

squawk	[USA] DoD:  A code meaning, "Switch Identification Friend or Foe master control to 'normal' (Mode and Code as directed) position."

squawk flash	[USA] DoD:  A code meaning, "Actuate Identification Friend or Foe I/P switch."

squawk low	[USA] DoD:  A code meaning, "Switch Identification Friend or Foe master control to 'low' position."

squawk may day	[USA] DoD:  A code meaning, "Switch Identification Friend or Foe master control to 'emergency' position."

squawk mike	[USA] DoD:  A code meaning, "Actuate Identification Friend or Foe MIC switch and key transmitter as directed."

squawk standby	[USA] DoD:  A code meaning, "Switch Identification Friend or Foe master control to 'standby' position."

squawking	[USA] DoD:  A code meaning, "Showing Identification Friend or Foe in Mode (and Code) indicated."

squib	[USA] DoD:  A small pyrotechnic device that may be used to fire the igniter in a rocket or for some similar purpose. Not to be confused with a detonator that explodes.

Squid	[Allied] Anti-submarine weapon for surface ships. Squid launched three depth bombs in a pattern.

squirt(*)	[USA] DoD:  In air-to-air refuelling, a means of providing visual detection of a nearby aircraft. In practice this is achieved by the donor aircraft dumping fuel and/or the receiver aircraft selecting afterburners, if so equipped.

SR	[USA] DoD:  See special reconnaissance.

SR	[USA] Strategic Reconnaissance SR(A) [UK] Staff Requirement (Air)

SR	Sortie Rate

SR	Space Required

SR	Stockholders Report (to Congress)

SR	Strategic Reconnaissance

SR-71	Blackbird (USAF)

SrA	[USA] Senior Airman, E-4 (USAF)

SRA	Selected Restricted Availability/Specialized Repair Activity

SRA	Standard Requirements Code

SRA	Supply Readiness Assessment (PACAF)

SRA	Surveillance Radar Approach

SRA	Systems Research and Application Corporation

SRAAM	Short-Range Air-to-Air Missile

SRALCC	Southern Region Airlift Control Center

SRALD	Southern Region Airlift Division

SRAM	[USA] Short-Range Attack Missile, AGM-69, a nuclear-headed missile carried by the B-52 and FB-111.

SRAM	Static Random Access Memory (IBM)

SRAN	Stock Record Account Number

SRARM	Short-Range Anti-Radiation Missile

SRBM	Short Range Ballistic Missile

SRBOC	Super Rapid Blooming Offboard Chaff (USN)

SRC	Standard Requirement Code

SRC	Strategic Reconnaissance Center (SAC)

SRC	Supercomputing Research Center

SRC	Supply Readiness Center

SRC	Survival and Recovery Cell

SRC	Survival Recovery Center

SRC	System Review Committee

SRCF	Subregional Control Facility

SRD	Standard Reporting Designator

SRD	System Requirements Document

SREMP	Source Region Electromagnetic Pulse

SRF	Secure Reserve Force

SRF	Strategic Reserve Force

SRF	Summary Reference File (JOPS)

SRI	Short-Range International

SRI	Surveillance, Reconnaissance, And Intelligence

SRL	[France] Section Reacteur Legerlight jet section.

SRNP	Secure Remote Network Processor

SRP	[USA] DoD:  See seaward recovery point.

SRP	Sealift Readiness Program

SRP	Sealift Reserve Program

SRP	SIOP Reconnaissance Plan

SRP	Solicitation Review Panel

SRP	Strategic Reconnaissance Plan

SRR	Short-Range Radar

SRR	Survivability, Recovery and Reconstitution

SRR	System Requirements Review

SRS	[USA] Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron

SRS	[USA] Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron (USAF)

SRS	Satellite Readout Station

SRS	Situation Reporting System

SRS	Software Requirements Specification

SRSCC	Simulated Remote Station Control Center

SRT	Scheduled Return Time

SRT	Standard Remote Terminals

SRT	Strategic Relocatable Target

SRT/AMME	Standard Remote Terminal/Automated Multi-Media Message Exchange

SRTS	[USA] Strategic Reconnaissance Training Squadron

SRU	Shop Replacement Unit

SRV	Surveillance Restoral Vehicle

SRW	[USA] Strategic Reconnaissance Wing

SRWBR	Short Range Wideband Radio

SRZ	Special Rules Zone

SS	[USA] DoD:  See submarine.

SS	Deputy chief of Staff, Systems Support

SS	Deputy Commander for Systems Support

SS	Self-Sustaining

SS	Ship Shore

SS	Simulator System

SS	Standard Sequential Delivery

SS	Supply Support

SS	System Specification

SS/SSS	System Subsystem Specification/Signal Simulator

SSA	[USA] USN: Cargo Submarine

SSA	Selective Service Administration

SSA	Software Support Agency

SSA	Source Selection Authority

SSA	Staff Support Agency (USA)

SSAC	Source Selection Advisory Council/Committee

SSAN	Social Security Account Number

SSB	[USA] USN: Ballistic Missile Submarine

SSB	Single Side Band

SSBN	[USA] DoD:  See fleet ballistic missile submarine.

SSC	[USA] Supply Systems Command

SSC	Space Surveillance Center (SPACECOM)

SSC	Standard Systems Center at Gunter Annex-Maxwell AFB, Alabama.  Now known as the Standard Systems Group (SSG)

SSC	System Support Contractor

SSCC	Special Security Communications Center (USN)

SSCR	Standard Systems Center Regulation

SSCSAP	Standard Small Computer Software Acquisition

SSD	[France] Section de Soutien de DugnyDugny maintenance unit

SSD	Systems Support Database

SSE	[Sweden] Fly-By-Wire

SSEB	Source Selection Evaluation Board

SSED	Software Systems Engineering Directorate

SSEG	Source Selection Evaluation Group

SSEP	Source Selection Evaluation Plan

SSES	Ship Signal Exploitation Space

SSET	Source Selection Evaluation Team

SSF	Software Support Facility

SSF	Switch Supervisory Function

SSF	System Support Facility

SSG	[USA] DoD:  See guided missile submarine.

SSG	System Safety Group

SSGN	[USA] DoD:  See guided missile submarine.

SSgt	Staff Sergeant

SSHA	System Safety Hazards Analysis

SSI	Small Scale Integration

SSI	Specialty Skill Identifier

SSI	Supply System Item

SSIC	Standard Subject Identification Code

SSILS	Solid-State Instrument Landing System

SSIPS/LDS	Ship Support Improvement Projects/Log Data System (USN)

SSIXS	Submarine Satellite Information Exchange Subsystem (USN)

SSK	[USA] USN: Hunter-Killer Submarine

SSKN	[USA] USN: Hunter-Killer Submarine, nuclear powered

SSKP	Single Shot Kill Probability

SSLSM	Single Service Logistics Support Manager (AFLC)

SSM	Spread Spectrum Modulation

SSM	Surface-to-Surface Missile

SSMA	Spread Spectrum Multiple Access

SSME	Spread Spectrum Modulation Equipment

SSMIA	Senior Manager's Information Analysis

SSMS	Standard Survivable Message Set

SSN	[USA] DoD:  See submarine.

SSN	Sortie Sequence Number

SSN	Space Surveillance Network

SSN	Sunspot Number

SSO	[USA] USN: Oiler Submarine

SSO	Source Selection Office

SSO	Special Security Office

SSO	Special Security Office(r)

SSO	Standard System Support Office (Gunter AFS)

SSO	Subsistence Support Officer

SSOEG	Satellite Systems Operations Evaluation Group

SSOF	Standby Supervisor of Flying

SSP	[USA] USN: Vehicle Transport Submarine

SSP	Security Support Plan

SSP	Source Selection Plan

SSP	Strategic Strike Plan

SSPM	Software Standards and Procedures Manual

SSPO	Strategic Systems Program Office (USN)

SSR	[USA] USN: Radar Picket Submarine

SSR	SACEUR Strategic Reserve

SSR	Secondary Surveillance Radar

SSR	Software Specification Review

SSR	Supply Support Request

SSR	Support System Requirement

SSR	System Software Review

SSR	System Specification Review

SSRC	Standard Software Requirements Contract

SSRN	[USA] USN: Radar Picket Submarine, nuclear powered

SSRS	Standard Service Request Specification

SSS	Selective Service System

SSS	Ship Maintenance Support System

SSS	Source Selection Sensitive

SSS	Staff Summary Sheet

SSS	Station Satellite System

SSS	Storage Serviceability Standards

SSS	Strategic Satellite System

SSS	Subsystem Specification

SSS	System/Segment Specification

SSSB	System Source Selection Board

SSSO	Standard Systems Support Office

SSSP	Source Selection Support Plan

SSST	Single Subscriber Terminal

SST	Source Selection Team/Single Subscriber Terminal

SST	SuperSonic Transport

SSTIX	Small Ship Teletypewriter Information Exchange System

SSTM	Single Service Tanker Manager (SAC)

SSTM	Single Service Training Manager (ATC)

SSTOL	Super-Short Take-Off & Landing, or: Supersonic STOL.

SSTS	Space-Based Surveillance and Tracking System

SSTV	Slow Scan TV

SSU	System Support Unit

SSUPS	Solid State Uninterruptable Power Source (USAF)

SSUPS	Station Static UPS

SSW	System Software

ST	Service Test

ST&E	Security Test & Evaluation

ST&ETR	Security Test and Evaluation Test Report

STA	Service Terminal Arrangement

staballoy	[USA] DoD:  Designates metal alloys made from high-density depleted uranium with other metals for use in kinetic energy penetrators for armor-piercing munitions. Several different metals such as titanium or molybdenum can be used for the purpose. The various staballoy metals have low radioactivity that is not considered to be a significant health hazard.

stable base film(*)	[USA] DoD:  A particular type of film having a high stability in regard to shrinkage and stretching.

Stabo	[Germany] Startbahnbombe, Anti-runway bomb.

STAC	[UK] Supersonic Transport Aircraft Committee. Created in 1956.

STAC	Satellite Tracking Angle Calculations (PACAF)

STACCS	Standard Theater Army C2 System

STADD	Ship Towed Acoustic Deception Device

STAF	Systems Technical Applications Facility

STAFAST	Standard Frequency and Standard Time

staff	[USA] DoD:  See combined staff; general staff; integrated staff; joint staff; parallel staff; special staff.

staff estimates	[USA] DoD:  Assessments of courses of action by the various staff elements of a command that serve as the foundation of the commander's estimate.

staff supervision	[USA] DoD:  The process of advising other staff officers and individuals subordinate to the commander of the commander's plans and policies, interpreting those plans and policies, assisting such subordinates in carrying them out, determining the extent to which they are being followed, and advising the commander thereof.

STAG	Systems Technical Analysis Group

stage(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. An element of the missile or propulsion system that generally separates from the missile at burnout or cut-off. Stages are numbered chronologically in order of burning. 2. To process, in a specified area, troops which are in transit from one locality to another. See also marshalling; staging area.

staged crews	[USA] DoD:  Aircrews specifically positioned at intermediate airfields to take over aircraft operating on air routes, thus relieving complementary crews of flying fatigue and speeding up the flow rate of the aircraft concerned.

staging area(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. Amphibious or airborne--A general locality between the mounting area and the objective of an amphibious or airborne expedition, through which the expedition or parts thereof pass after mounting, for refueling, regrouping of ships, and/or exercise, inspection, and redistribution of troops. 2. Other movements--A general locality established for the concentration of troop units and transient personnel between movements over the lines of communications. See also marshalling; stage.

staging base	[USA] DoD:  1. An advanced naval base for the anchoring, fueling, and refitting of transports and cargo ships, and for replenishing mobile service squadrons. 2. A landing and takeoff area with minimum servicing, supply, and shelter provided for the temporary occupancy of military aircraft during the course of movement from one location to another.

STALO	Stable Local Oscillator

STALOG	System to Automate Logistics

STAMMIS	Standard Army Multi-Command Management Information System (USA)

STAMP	Standard Air Munitions Package

STANAG	Standard NATO Agreement

STANAG	Standardization Agreement

STANAV-SFORLANT	Standing Naval Force Atlantic

STANAVFORLANT	[NATO] Standing Naval Force, North Atlantic

STANAVFORMED	Standing Naval Force Mediterranean (NATO)

stand fast(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery, the order at which all action on the position ceases immediately.

standard advanced base units	[USA] DoD:  Personnel and materiel organized to function as advanced base units, including the functional components which are employed in the establishment of naval advanced bases. Such advanced base units may establish repair bases, supply bases, supply depots, airfields, air bases, or other naval shore establishments at overseas locations; e.g., Acorns, Cubs, Gropacs, and Lions.

Standard Arm	[USA] DoD:  An air-launched antiradiation missile designed to home on and destroy radar emitters. Designated as AGM-78.

Standard Missile	[USA] DoD:  A shipboard, surface-to-surface/air missile with solid propellant rocket engine. It is equipped with nonnuclear warhead and semi-active or passive homing. Designated RIM-66 Medium Range (Tartar replacement) and RIM-67 Extended Range (Terrier replacement).

standard operating procedure	[USA] DoD:  See standing operating procedure.

standard parallel(*)	[USA] DoD:  A parallel on a map or chart along which the scale is as stated for that map or chart.

standard pattern(*)	[USA] DoD:  In landmine warfare, the agreed pattern to which mines are normally laid.

standard route(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval control of shipping, a pre-planned single track, assigned a code name, connecting positions within the main shipping lanes.

Standard SSM (ARM)	[USA] DoD:  A surface-to-surface anti-radiation missile equipped with a conventional warhead. It is planned for anti-ship missions and is carried by the FFG-1 class, 8 DDG-2 class units and the PG 98 and 100. Designated as RGM-66D.

standard use Army aircraft

   flight route	[USA] DoD:  Routes established below the coordinating altitude to facilitate the movement of Army aviation assets. Routes are normally located in the corps through brigade rear areas of operation and do not require approval by the airspace control authority. Also called SAAFR.

standard(*)	[USA] DoD:  An exact value, a physical entity, or an abstract concept, established and defined by authority, custom, or common consent to serve as a reference, model, or rule in measuring quantities or qualities, establishing practices or procedures, or evaluating results. A fixed quantity or quality.

standardization	[USA] DoD:  The process by which the Department of Defense achieves the closest practicable cooperation among the Services and Defense agencies for the most efficient use of research, development, and production resources, and agrees to adopt on the broadest possible basis the use of: a. common or compatible operational, administrative, and logistic procedures; b. common or compatible technical procedures and criteria; c. common, compatible, or interchangeable supplies, components, weapons, or equipment; and d. common or compatible tactical doctrine with corresponding organizational compatibility.

standby reserve	[USA] DoD:  Those units and members of the Reserve Components (other than those in the Ready Reserve or Retired Reserve) who are liable for active duty only as provided in 10 U.S.C. 273, 672 and 674.1. active status, standby reserve	[USA] DoD:  Reservists who (a) are completing their statutory military service obligation, or (b) are being retained in an active status under 10 U.S.C. 1006, or (c) were screened from the Ready Reserve as being key personnel and request assignment to the Active Status List, or (d) may be temporarily assigned to the Standby Reserve for hardship or other cogent reason determined by the secretary concerned, with the expectation of their being returned to the Ready Reserve. 2. inactive status, standby reserve--Individuals who are not required by law or regulation to remain members of an active status program but who (a) desire to retain their Reserve affiliation in a non-participating status, and (b) have skills that may be of possible future use to the Military Department concerned.

standing operating procedure(*)	[USA] DoD:  A set of instructions covering those features of operations which lend themselves to a definite or standardized procedure without loss of effectiveness. The procedure is applicable unless ordered otherwise. Also called SOP.

standing order(*)	[USA] DoD:  A promulgated order which remains in force until amended or cancelled.

STANEVAL	Standardization and Evaluation

STANFINS	Standard Finance System (USA)

STANO	Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Night Operations

STAP	Strategic Target Aim Point

STAPL	[USA] Ship Tethered Aerial Platform, a small shipboard RPV of autogiro design.

STAR	Storage and Retrieval System

STAR	System Threat Assessment Report

STAR 1100	Tape library system

STARC	[USA] State Area Command

STARC	State Area Command

STARC	State Army Reserve Center

STARCIPS	Standard Army Civilian Payroll System

STARFIARS	Standard Army Financial Inventory and Reporting System

Stargazer	[USA] Balloon flight at high (25000m) altitude for astronomical observations. 1962.

Starkey	[Allied] Exercise of the Tactical air forces in the UK, September 1943.

Starlifter	[USA] DoD:  A large cargo transport powered by four turbofan engines, capable of intercontinental range with heavy payloads and airdrops.  Designated as C-141.

STARNET	Standard Army Network

STARNET	Sustaining Base Army Network

STARS	Small Tethered Aerostat Relocatable System (USCG)

STARS	Software Technology for Adaptable Reliable Systems (DoD)

STARS	Surveillance Target Attack Radar System

START	Strategic Arms Reduction Talks / Treaty

STARTEX	Start of Exercise

STATE	Department of State

state and regional defense

   airlift	[USA] DoD:  The program for use during an emergency of civil aircraft other than air carrier aircraft.

state chicken	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "I am at a fuel state requiring recovery, tanker service, or diversion to an airfield."

state lamb	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "I do not have enough fuel for an intercept plus reserve required for carrier recovery."

state of readiness	[USA] DoD:  See defense readiness conditions; weapons readiness state.

state of readiness	[USA] DoD:  state 1--safe--The state of a demolition target upon or within which the demolition charge has been placed and secured.  The firing or initiating circuits have been installed, but not connected to the demolition charge. Detonators or initiators have not been connected nor installed. See also state of readiness--state 2--armed.

state of readiness--

   state 2--armed(*)	[USA] DoD:  The state of a demolition target in which the demolition charges are in place, the firing and priming circuits are installed and complete, ready for immediate firing. See also state of readiness--state 1--safe.

state tiger	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "I have sufficient fuel to complete my mission as assigned."

static air temperature(*)	[USA] DoD:  The temperature at a point at rest relative to the ambient air.

static line (air transport)	[USA] DoD:  A line attached to a parachute pack and to a strop or anchor cable in an aircraft so that when the load is dropped the parachute is deployed automatically.

static line cable	[USA] DoD:  See anchor cable.

static marking(*)	[USA] DoD:  Marks on photographic negatives and other imagery caused by unwanted discharges of static electricity.

static test load(*)	[USA] DoD:  In sea operations, twice the safe working load.  See also safe working load.

station	[USA] DoD:  1. A general term meaning any military or naval activity at a fixed land location. 2. A particular kind of activity to which other activities or individuals may come for a specific service, often of a technical nature, e.g., aid station. 3. An assigned or prescribed position in a naval formation or cruising disposition; or an assigned area in an approach, contact, or battle disposition. 4. Any place of duty or post or position in the field to which an individual, or group of individuals, or a unit may be assigned. 5. One or more transmitters or receivers or a combination of transmitters and receivers, including the accessory equipment necessary at one location, for carrying on radio communication service. Each station will be classified by the service in which it operates permanently or temporarily.

station authentication	[USA] DoD:  A security measure designed to establish the authenticity of a transmitting or receiving station.

station time(*)	[USA] DoD:  In air transport operations, the time at which crews, passengers, and cargo are to be on board and ready for the flight.

STATPRO	USAREUR Stationing Program

status-of-forces agreement	[USA] DoD:  An agreement which defines the legal position of a visiting military force deployed in the territory of a friendly state. Agreements delineating the status of visiting military forces may be bilateral or multilateral. Provisions pertaining to the status of visiting forces may be set forth in a separate agreement, or they may form a part of a more comprehensive agreement. These provisions describe how the authorities of a visiting force may control members of that force and the amenability of the force or its members to the local law or to the authority of local officials. To the extent that agreements delineate matters affecting the relations between a military force and civilian authorities and population, they may be considered as civil affairs agreements. Also called SOFA. See also civil affairs agreement.

STAVKA	[USSR] Supreme Command Staff.

stay behind	[USA] DoD:  Agent or agent organization established in a given country to be activated in the event of hostile overrun or other circumstances under which normal access would be denied.

stay behind force(*)	[USA] DoD:  A force which is left in position to conduct a specified mission when the remainder of the force withdraws or retires from the area.

STC	[UK] Strike Command

STC	[USA] Supplemental Type Certificate

STC	Satellite Test Center

STC	Scientific and Technical Computing

STC	Security Transition Component

STC	Sensitivity Time Control

STC	SHAPE Technical Center (NATO)

STC	Short Time Constant

STC	Software Technology Center

STC	Space Technology Center (USAF)

STC	Space Threat Conference

STC	Space Tracking Center

STD	Software Test Description

STDB	Strategic Target Data Base

STE	Satellite Tracking Element

STE	Special Test Equipment

steady	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "Am on prescribed heading," or, "Straighten out immediately on present heading or heading indicated."

Steel Tiger	[USA] Interdiction missions over Laos, during the Vietnam war.

steer	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, close air support and air interdiction, a code meaning, "Set magnetic heading indicated to reach me (or ________)."

Steinbock	[Germany] IR-homing version of Rotkapchen.

stellar guidance	[USA] DoD:  A system wherein a guided missile may follow a predetermined course with reference primarily to the relative position of the missile and certain preselected celestial bodies. See also guidance.

STEM	System Trainer and Exercise Module (ESD)

STEM	Systems Telecommunications Engineering Manager

STEP	[USA] Stripes for Exceptional Performers (USAF)

STEP	Surveillance and Tracking Experiment Program

stepped-up separation(*)	[USA] DoD:  The vertical separation in a formation of aircraft measured from an aircraft ahead upward to the next aircraft behind or in echelon.

stereographic coverage	[USA] DoD:  Photographic coverage with overlapping air photographs to provide a three-dimensional presentation of the picture; 60 percent overlap is considered normal and 53 percent is generally regarded as the minimum.

sterilize(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. In naval mine warfare, to permanently render a mine incapable of firing by means of a device (e.g., sterilizer) within the mine. (DOD) 2. To remove from material to be used in covert and clandestine operations, marks or devices which can identify it as emanating from the sponsoring nation or organization.

sterilizer(*)	[USA] DoD:  In mine warfare, a device included in mines to render the mine permanently inoperative on expiration of a pre-determined time after laying.

stern attack	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, an attack by an interceptor aircraft that terminates with a heading crossing angle of 45 degrees or less.  See also heading crossing angle.

STEX	Stimulation Test & Exercise

STIC	Scientific & Technical Intelligence Committee

stick (air transport)	[USA] DoD:  A number of paratroopers who jump from one aperture or door of an aircraft during one run over a drop zone.

stick commander (air transport)	[USA] DoD:  A designated individual who controls parachutists from the time they enter the aircraft until their exit.  See also jumpmaster.

Stickleback	[Allied] Shore bombardment weapon. A landing craft carried 1080 5in rocket launchers, ripple-fired against shore targets.

STICS	Scalable Transportable Intelligence Communications System

STID	Standard Identification Number

STIMS	Shared Technical Information Management System

STINFO	Scientific & Technical Information Program

Stinger	[USA] DoD:  A lightweight, man-portable, shoulderfired, air defense artillery missile weapon for low altitude air defense of forward area combat troops. Designated as FIM-92A.

STKFND	Stock Fund and Equipment Requirements System (USAF)

STLDD	Software Top Level Design Document

STN	SAC Telephone Network

STO	Subcontractor Task Order

stock control(*)	[USA] DoD:  Process of maintaining inventory data on the quantity, location, and condition of supplies and equipment due-in, on-hand, and due-out, to determine quantities of material and equipment available and/or required for issue and to facilitate distribution and management of materiel. See also inventory control.

stock coordination	[USA] DoD:  A supply management function exercised usually at department level that controls the assignment of material cognizance for items or categories of material to inventory managers.

stock fund	[USA] DoD:  A revolving fund established to finance costs of inventories of supplies. It is authorized by specific provision of law to finance a continuing cycle of operations. Reimbursements and collections derived from such operations are available for use by the fund without further action by the Congress.

stock level	[USA] DoD:  See level of supply.

Stock Number	[USA] DoD:  See National Stock Number.

stock record account	[USA] DoD:  A basic record showing by item the receipt and issuance of property, the balances on hand and such other identifying or stock control data as may be required by proper authority.

stockage objective	[USA] DoD:  The maximum quantities of materiel to be maintained on hand to sustain current operations. It will consist of the sum of stocks represented by the operating level and the safety level. See also level of supply.

stockpile to target sequence	[USA] DoD:  1. The order of events involved in removing a nuclear weapon from storage, and assembling, testing, transporting, and delivering it on the target. 2. A document that defines the logistical and employment concepts and related physical environments involved in the delivery of a nuclear weapon from the stockpile to the target. It may also define the logistical flow involved in moving nuclear weapons to and from the stockpile for quality assurance testing, modification and retrofit, and the recycling of limited life components.

STOF	Standard Tactical Operations Facility (USAREUR)

STOL	Short Take Off and Landing

STON(s)	Short Ton(s)

STOP	SCOMP Trusted Operating Program (Honeywell)

STOP	Strategic Orbit Point

stop squawk	[USA] DoD:  A code meaning, "Turn identification friend or foe master control to 'off.' "

stopway(*)	[USA] DoD:  A defined rectangular area on the ground at the end of a runway in the direction of takeoff designated and prepared by the competent authority as a suitable area in which an aircraft can be stopped in the case of an interrupted takeoff. It must be capable of supporting aircraft of approximately 23,000 kilograms (50,000 lbs.).

storage	[USA] DoD:  1. The retention of data in any form, usually for the purpose of orderly retrieval and documentation. 2. A device consisting of electronic, electrostatic, electrical, hardware or other elements into which data may be entered, and from which data may be obtained as desired. See also ammunition and toxic material open space; bin storage; bulk storage; igloo space; large-lot storage; medium-lot storage; open improved storage space; open unimproved wet space; small-lot storage.

storage life(*)	[USA] DoD:  The length of time for which an item of supply including explosives, given specific storage conditions, may be expected to remain serviceable and, if relevant, safe. See also shelf life.

stores	[USA] DoD:  See naval stores; supplies.

Stormy FAC	[USA] Fast-jet FAC. F-4Ds were used.

STOVL	Short Take Off, Vertical Landing

stowage	[USA] DoD:  The method of placing cargo into a single hold or compartment of a ship to prevent damage, shifting, etc.

stowage diagram(*)	[USA] DoD:  A scaled drawing included in the loading plan of a vessel for each deck or platform showing the exact location of all cargo. See also stowage plan.

stowage factor	[USA] DoD:  The number which expresses the space, in cubic feet, occupied by a long ton of any commodity as prepared for shipment, including all crating or packaging.

stowage plan	[USA] DoD:  A completed stowage diagram showing what materiel has been loaded and its stowage location in each hold, between-deck compartment, or other space in a ship, including deck space. Each port of discharge is indicated by colors or other appropriate means.  Deck and between-deck cargo normally is shown in perspective, while cargo stowed in the lower hold is shown in profile, except that vehicles usually are shown in perspective regardless of stowage. See also stowage diagram.

STP	Signal Transfer Point

STP	Software Test Plan

STP	Space Test Program

STP	Stream Protocol

STP	System Test Plan

STP	System Transition Plan

STPR	Software Test Procedures

STR	Software Test Report

STRAD	Strategic Air Division

STRAF	Strategic Army Forces

strafing	[USA] DoD:  The delivery of automatic weapons fire by aircraft on ground targets.

straggler(*)	[USA] DoD:  Any personnel, vehicles, ships or aircraft which, without apparent purpose or assigned mission, become separated from their unit, column or formation. See also romper.

stranger (bearing, distance,

   altitude)	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "An unidentified aircraft, bearing, distance, and altitude as indicated relative to you."

Strangle	[Allied] Bomber attacks on German lines of communication in Italy. Ended in May 1944.

Strangle	[UN] Attack on lines of communication in Korea.

strangle	[USA] DoD:  A code meaning, "Switch off equipment indicated."

strangle parrot	[USA] DoD:  A code meaning, "Switch off Identification Friend or Foe equipment."

STRAPP	Standard Tank, Rack, Adapter, and Pylon Package

strapping	[USA] DoD:  1. An operation by which supply containers, such as cartons or boxes, are reinforced by bands, metal straps, or wire, placed at specified intervals around them, drawn taut, and then sealed or clamped by a machine. 2. Measurement of storage tanks and calculation of volume to provide tables for conversion of depth of product in linear units of measurement to volume of contents.

Strassburg	[Germany] Radio receiver fitted to Fritz-X and Hs 293.

STRAT FAX	Strategic Facsimile Network (USAF)

STRATCOM	U.S. Strategic Command

strategic advantage	[USA] DoD:  The overall relative power relationship of opponents that enables one nation or group of nations effectively to control the course of a military/political situation.

strategic air transport	[USA] DoD:  The movement of personnel and materiel by air in accordance with a strategic plan.

strategic air transport

   operations(*)	[USA] DoD:  The carriage of passengers and cargo between theaters by means of: a. scheduled service; b. special flight; c. air logistic support; d. aeromedical evacuation.

strategic air warfare	[USA] DoD:  Air combat and supporting operations designed to effect, through the systematic application of force to a selected series of vital targets, the progressive destruction and disintegration of the enemy's war-making capacity to a point where the enemy no longer retains the ability or the will to wage war. Vital targets may include key manufacturing systems, sources of raw material, critical material, stockpiles, power systems, transportation systems, communication facilities, concentration of uncommitted elements of enemy armed forces, key agricultural areas, and other such target systems.

Strategic Army Forces	[USA] DoD:  See United States Strategic Army Forces.

strategic concentration(*)	[USA] DoD:  The assembly of designated forces in areas from which it is intended that operations of the assembled force shall begin so that they are best disposed to initiate the plan of campaign.

strategic concept(*)	[USA] DoD:  The course of action accepted as the result of the estimate of the strategic situation. It is a statement of what is to be done in broad terms sufficiently flexible to permit its use in framing the military, diplomatic, economic, psychological and other measures which stem from it. See also basic undertakings.

strategic estimate	[USA] DoD:  The estimate of the broad strategic factors that influence the determination of missions, objectives, and courses of action. The estimate is continuous and includes the strategic direction received from the National Command Authorities or the authoritative body of an alliance or coalition. See also commander's estimate of the situation; estimate; logistic estimate of the situation; national intelligence estimate.

strategic intelligence	[USA] DoD:  Intelligence that is required for the formulation of strategy, policy, and military plans and operations at national and theater levels. See also intelligence; operational intelligence; tactical intelligence.

strategic level of war	[USA] DoD:  The level of war at which a nation, often as a member of a group of nations, determines national or multinational (alliance or coalition) security objectives and guidance, and develops and uses national resources to accomplish these objectives.  Activities at this level establish national and multinational military objectives; sequence initiatives; define limits and assess risks for the use of military and other instruments of national power; develop global plans or theater war plans to achieve these objectives; and provide military forces and other capabilities in accordance with strategic plans. See also operational level of war; tactical level of war.

strategic map	[USA] DoD:  A map of medium scale, or smaller, used for planning of operations, including the movement, concentration, and supply of troops. See also map.

strategic material (critical)	[USA] DoD:  A material required for essential uses in a war emergency, the procurement of which in adequate quantity, quality, or time, is sufficiently uncertain, for any reason, to require prior provision of the supply thereof.

strategic mining	[USA] DoD:  A long-term mining operation designed to deny the enemy the use of specific sea routes or sea areas.

strategic mission	[USA] DoD:  A mission directed against one or more of a selected series of enemy targets with the purpose of progressive destruction and disintegration of the enemy's warmaking capacity and his will to make war. Targets include key manufacturing systems, sources of raw material, critical material, stockpiles, power systems, transportation systems, communication facilities, and other such target systems. As opposed to tactical operations, strategic operations are designed to have a long-range, rather than immediate, effect on the enemy and its military forces.

strategic mobility	[USA] DoD:  The capability to deploy and sustain military forces worldwide in support of national strategy. See also mobility.

strategic plan	[USA] DoD:  A plan for the overall conduct of a war.

strategic psychological

   activities(*)	[USA] DoD:  Planned psychhological activities in peace and war which normally pursue objectives to gain the support and cooperation of friendly and neutral countries and to reduce the will and the capacity of hostile or potentially hostile countries to wage war.

strategic sealift	[USA] DoD:  The afloat prepositioning and ocean movement of military material in support of US and allied forces. Sealift forces include organic and commercially acquired shipping and shipping services, including chartered foreign-flag vessels.

strategic transport aircraft(*)	[USA] DoD:  Aircraft designed primarily for the carriage of personnel and/or cargo over long distances.

strategic vulnerability	[USA] DoD:  The susceptibility of vital elements of national power to being seriously decreased or adversely changed by the application of actions within the capability of another nation to impose. Strategic vulnerability may pertain to political, geographic, economic, scientific, sociological, or military factors.

strategic warning	[USA] DoD:  A warning prior to the initiation of a threatening act. See also strategic warning lead time; strategic warning post-decision time; strategic warning predecision time; tactical warning; warning; warning of war.

strategic warning lead time	[USA] DoD:  That time between the receipt of strategic warning and the beginning of hostilities. This time may include two action periods: strategic warning pre-decision time and strategic warning post-decision time. See also commander's estimate of the situation; strategic concept; strategic warning.

strategic warning post-decision

   time	[USA] DoD:  That time which begins after the decision, made at the highest levels of government(s) in response to strategic warning, is ordered executed and ends with the start of hostilities or termination of the threat. It is that part of strategic warning lead time available for executing pre-hostility actions to strengthen the national strategic posture; however, some preparatory actions may be initiated in the predecision period. See also strategic warning; strategic warning lead time.

strategic warning pre-decision

   time	[USA] DoD:  That time which begins upon receipt of strategic warning and ends when a decision is ordered executed. It is that part of strategic warning lead time available to the highest levels of government(s) to determine that strategic course of action to be executed. See also strategic warning; strategic warning lead time.

strategy	[USA] DoD:  The art and science of developing and using political, economic, psychological, and military forces as necessary during peace and war, to afford the maximum support to policies, in order to increase the probabilities and favorable consequences of victory and to lessen the chances of defeat. See also military strategy; national strategy.

strategy determination	[USA] DoD:  The Joint Operation Planning and Execution System function in which analysis of changing events in the international environment and the development of national strategy to respond to those events is conducted. In joint operation planning, the responsibility for recommending military strategy to the National Command Authorities lies with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in consultation with the other members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and in concert with supported commanders. In the deliberate planning process, the Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan is produced as a result of this process. In the Crisis Assessment Phase of the crisis action planning process, Crisis Action Planning procedures are used to formulate decisions for direct development of possible military courses of action.

STRATMOB	Strategic Mobility Support System (MSC)

Stratofortress	[USA] DoD:  An all-weather, intercontinental, strategic heavy bomber powered by eight turbojet engines. It is capable of delivering nuclear and nonnuclear bombs, air-to-surface missiles, and decoys.  Its range is extended by in-flight refueling. Designated as B-52.

STRATOPS	Strategic Operations

stratosphere	[USA] DoD:  The layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere in which the change of temperature with height is relatively small. See also atmosphere.

Stratotanker	[USA] DoD:  A multipurpose aerial tanker-transport powered by four turbojet engines. It is equipped for high-speed, high-altitude refueling of bombers and fighters. Designated as KC-135.

STRATPRO	Strategic Programs (OSD)

STRATUS	Strategic Mobility Support System (MSC)

STRC	Strategic Target Range Complex (SAC)

Streak Eagle	[USA] Program to set all eight time-to-eight records with a modified F-15 Eagle, in 1974. The final record was a time of 3 min 27.8 sec from standstill to 30000m.

stream	[USA] DoD:  Dispensing of chaff (solid/random interval/bursts).

stream takeoff(*)	[USA] DoD:  Aircraft taking off in trail/column formation.

STREAMLINER	Special Intelligence Message Switching and Terminal System

strength	[USA] DoD:  See economic potential; unit strength.

strength group	[USA] DoD:  A surface action group (unit) (element) composed of the heaviest combatant ships available with their aircraft and assigned screen.

Strength Through Joy	[UK] Hydraulically controlled version of Pig Trough. Too troublesome to be useful.

stretch out	[USA] DoD:  A reduction in the delivery rate specified for a program without a reduction in the total quantity to be delivered.

stretcher	[USA] DoD:  See litter.

strike cruiser	[USA] DoD:  A warship designed to operate offensively with carrier strike forces or surface action groups against surface, air and subsurface threats. Planned armaments include the Aegis missile system, a major caliber gun, surface-to-surface missiles and advanced antisubmarine warfare weapons and sensors. Capability to operate helicopters or vertical takeoff and landing aircraft is planned.

strike force	[USA] DoD:  A force composed of appropriate units necessary to conduct strikes, attack or assault operations. See also task force.

strike photography(*)	[USA] DoD:  Air photographs taken during an air strike.

strike(*)	[USA] DoD:  An attack which is intended to inflict damage on, seize, or destroy an objective.

STRIKEFOR-SOUTH	Naval Striking and Support Forces, Southern Europe (NATO)

strip marker(*)	[USA] DoD:  In land mine warfare, a marker, natural, artificial, or specially installed, located at the start and finish of a mine strip.  See also marker.

strip plot(*)	[USA] DoD:  A portion of a map or overlay on which a number of photographs taken along a flight line is delineated without defining the outlines of individual prints.

strong point(*)	[USA] DoD:  A key point in a defensive position, usually strongly fortified and heavily armed with automatic weapons, around which other positions are grouped for its protection.

STRS	4029th SRTS The Dragon Tamers

structured message text(*)	[USA] DoD:  A message text composed of paragraphs ordered in a specified sequence, each paragraph characterized by an identifier and containing information in free form. It is designed to facilitate manual handling and processing. See also formatted message text; free form message text.

STS	Scheduled Truck Service (AFLC)

STS	Space Transportation System (NASA)

STS	Specialty Training Standard

STS	Stockpile-to-Target Sequence

STS	System Technical Support

STSA	Secure Telephone System Architecture (USAF)

STSC	Software Technology Support Center

STSCC	Standing Transportation Support Coordinating Committee (NATO)

STSP	Secure Telephone Systems Program

STT	Shore Targeting Terminal

STT	Site Transition Team

STTC	Sheppard Technical Training Center

STTE	Special Tools and Test Equipment

STTO	Start-Taxi-Takeoff

STU	Secure Telephone Unit

STUIII	Secure Telephone Unit  Third Generation

Stud	[USA] Escort and attack missions for fighters of the 8th AF and 9th AF on D-day.

STV	[USA] Steerable Low-Light TV Systemfitted in the turrets under the nose of the B-52.

STV	Standard Tactical Vehicle (USA)

STW-2	Synchronous Telecommunications and Broadcasting Satellite (PRC)

STWA	Short Trailing Wire Antenna

Style	[UK] Delivery of Spitfires to Malta, 3 June 1942.

SU	Supporting Unit (TACS/TADS)

SU-126	Moss (Soviet)

SU-15/21	Flagon (Soviet)

SU-24	Fencer (Soviet)

SU-25	Frogfoot (Soviet)

SU-27	Flanker (Soviet)

SU-7/17	Fitter (Soviet)

SUADPS-RT	Shipboard Uniform ADP System-Real Time (USN)

SUAWACS	Soviet Union Airborne Warning And Control System

SUBACS	Submarine Advanced Combat System (USN)

subassembly(*)	[USA] DoD:  In logistics, a portion of an assembly, consisting of two or more parts, that can be provisioned and replaced as an entity.  See also assembly; component; part.

SUBCAP	Submarine Combat Air Patrol

SUBCOM	Subordinate Command

subgravity(*)	[USA] DoD:  A condition in which the resultant ambient acceleration is between 0 and 1 G.

subkiloton weapon(*)	[USA] DoD:  A nuclear weapon producing a yield below one kiloton. See also kiloton weapon; megaton weapon; nominal weapon.

SUBLANT	Submarine Force Atlantic (USN)

sublimited war	[USA] DoD:  Not to be used. No substitute recommended.

submarine	[USA] DoD:  A warship designed for under-the-surface operations with primary mission of locating and destroying ships, including other submarines. It is capable of various other naval missions. SSNs are nuclear powered. Designated as SS and SSN. See also fleet ballistic missile submarine.

submarine launched missile	[USA] DoD:  See sea-launched ballistic missile.

submarine locator acoustic

   beacon(*)	[USA] DoD:  An electronic device, used by submarines in distress, for emitting a repetitive sonic pulse underwater.

submarine patrol area(*)	[USA] DoD:  A restricted area established to allow submarine operations: a. unimpeded by the operation of, or possible attack from, friendly forces in wartime; b. without submerged mutual interference in peacetime.

submarine rocket	[USA] DoD:  Submerged, submarine-launched, surface-to-surface rocket with nuclear depth charge or homing torpedo payload, primarily antisubmarine. Also called SUBROC. Designated as WM-44A.

submarine safety lanes	[USA] DoD:  See safety lanes.

submarine sanctuaries	[USA] DoD:  Restricted areas that are established for the conduct of noncombat submarine or antisubmarine exercises. They may be either stationary or moving and are normally designated only in rear areas. See also moving havens.

submarine striking forces	[USA] DoD:  Submarines having guided or ballistic missile launching and/or guidance capabilities formed to launch offensive nuclear strikes.

submunition(*)	[USA] DoD:  Any munition that, to perform its task, separates from a parent munition.

SUBOPAUTH	Submarine Operating Authority

subordinate command	[USA] DoD:  A command consisting of the commander and all those individuals, units, detachments, organizations, or installations that have been placed under the command by the authority establishing the subordinate command.

SUBPAC	Submarine Force, Pacific (USN)

SUBROC	[USA] DoD:  See submarine rocket.

subscription	[USA] DoD:  An agreement by a nation's Military Services to agree to accept and abide by, with or without reservation, the details of a standardization agreement. See also implementation; ratification; reservation.

subsidiary landing(*)	[USA] DoD:  In an amphibious operation, a landing usually made outside the designated landing area, the purpose of which is to support the main landing.

SUBSIST	Subsistence (USAREUR)

subsonic	[USA] DoD:  Of or pertaining to speeds less than the speed of sound. See also speed of sound.

substitute transport-type

   vehicle	[USA] DoD:  A wheeled vehicle designed to perform, within certain limitations, the same military function as military transport vehicles, but not requiring all the special characteristics thereof. They are developed from civilian designs by addition of certain features, or from military designs by deletion of certain features. See also vehicle.

subversion	[USA] DoD:  Action designed to undermine the military, economic, psychological, or political strength or morale of a regime. See also unconventional warfare.

subversion of DOD personnel	[USA] DoD:  Actions designed to undermine the loyalty, morale or discipline of Department of Defense military and civilian personnel.

subversive activity	[USA] DoD:  Anyone lending aid, comfort, and moral support to individuals, groups or organizations that advocate the overthrow of incumbent governments by force and violence is subversive and is engaged in subversive activity. All willful acts that are intended to be detrimental to the best interests of the government and that do not fall into the categories of treason, sedition, sabotage, or espionage will be placed in the category of subversive activity.

subversive political action	[USA] DoD:  A planned series of activities designed to accomplish political objectives by influencing, dominating, or displacing individuals or groups who are so placed as to affect the decisions and actions of another government.

SUCAP	Surface Combat Air Patrol (USN)

SUCCESS	Synthesized UHF C2 And Exploitation Subsystem

SUCOC	Succession of Command

suitability	[USA] DoD:  Operation plan review criterion. The determination that the course of action will reasonably accomplish the identified objectives, mission, or task if carried out successfully. See also acceptability; adequacy; completeness; feasibility.

SUM	Software User's Manual

SUM-SPARE	Spare Engine Report

SUMA	Satellite Universal Modulation Adapter

summit	[USA] DoD:  The highest altitude above mean sea level that a projectile reaches in its flight from the gun to the target; the algebraic sum of the maximum ordinate and the altitude of the gun.

Sun Ray	[UK] Detachment to Shallufa, in the Suez canal zone.

Sun Run	[USA] Transcontinental flight by some RF-101Cs, one of which made it in 3h 7m 43s and another set a round-trip time of 6h 46m 36s.

SUP	Standard Unit of Processing

SUP	Supplement

SUPCOM	Support Command

Super Octopus	[UK] 10 kiloton nuclear warhead, planned for the British version of the canceled GAM-87 Skybolt.

supersonic	[USA] DoD:  Of or pertaining to speed in excess of the speed of sound.  See also speed of sound.

supervised route(*)	[USA] DoD:  In road traffic, a roadway over which limited control is exercised by means of traffic control posts, traffic patrols or both. Movement authorization is required for its use by a column of vehicles or a vehicle of exceptional size or weight. See also route.

supplementary facilities(*)	[USA] DoD:  Facilities required at a particular location to provide a specified minimum of support for reinforcing forces, which exceed the facilities required to support in-place forces.

supplies	[USA] DoD:  In logistics, all materiel and items used in the equipment, support, and maintenance of military forces. See also assembly; component; equipment; part; subassembly.

supply	[USA] DoD:  The procurement, distribution, maintenance while in storage, and salvage of supplies, including the determination of kind and quantity of supplies. a. producer phase--That phase of military supply which extends from determination of procurement schedules to acceptance of finished supplies by the Military Services. b. consumer phase--That phase of military supply which extends from receipt of finished supplies by the military Services through issue for use or consumption.

supply by air	[USA] DoD:  See airdrop; air movement.

supply control	[USA] DoD:  The process by which an item of supply is controlled within the supply system, including requisitioning, receipt, storage, stock control, shipment, disposition, identification, and accounting.

supply management	[USA] DoD:  See inventory control.

supply point(*)	[USA] DoD:  Any point where supplies are issued in detail.

supply transaction reporting	[USA] DoD:  Reporting on individual transactions affecting the stock status of materiel to the appropriate supply accounting activity as they occur.

supplying ship(*)	[USA] DoD:  The ship in a replenishment unit that provides the personnel and/or supplies to be transferred.

support	[USA] DoD:  1. The action of a force which aids, protects, complements, or sustains another force in accordance with a directive requiring such action. 2. A unit which helps another unit in battle. Aviation, artillery, or naval gunfire may be used as a support for infantry. 3. A part of any unit held back at the beginning of an attack as a reserve. 4. An element of a command which assists, protects, or supplies other forces in combat. See also close support; direct support; general support; interdepartmental/agency support; international logistic support; inter-Service support; mutual support.

support helicopter	[USA] DoD:  See assault aircraft; utility helicopter (maneuver); assault aircraft.

support items	[USA] DoD:  Items subordinate to, or associated with an end item (i.e., spares, repair parts, tools, test equipment and sundry materiel) and required to operate, service, repair or overhaul an end item.

support site	[USA] DoD:  In the Air Force, a facility operated by an active, reserve, or Guard unit that provides general support to the Air Force mission and does not satisfy the criteria for a major or minor installation. Examples of support sites are missile tracking sites; radar bomb scoring sites; Air Force-owned, contractor-operated plants; radio relay sites, etc. See also installation complex; major installation; minor installation; other activity.

supported commander	[USA] DoD:  The commander having primary responsibility for all aspects of a task assigned by the Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan or other joint operation planning authority. In the context of joint operation planning, this term refers to the commander who prepares operation plans or operation orders in response to requirements of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

supporting aircraft	[USA] DoD:  All active aircraft other than unit aircraft. See also aircraft.

supporting arms	[USA] DoD:  Air, sea, and land weapons of all types employed to support ground units.

supporting arms coordination

   center	[USA] DoD:  A single location on board an amphibious command ship in which aall communication facilities incident to the coordination of fire support of the artillery, air, and naval gunfire are centralized. This is the naval counterpart to the fire support coordination center utilized by the landing force. See also fire support coordination center.

supporting artillery	[USA] DoD:  Artillery which executes fire missions in support of a specific unit, usually infantry, but remains under the command of the next higher artillery commander.

supporting attack(*)	[USA] DoD:  An offensive operation carried out in conjunction with a main attack and designed to achieve one or more of the following: a. deceive the enemy; b. destroy or pin down enemy forces which could interfere with the main attack; c. control ground whose occupation by the enemy will hinder the main attack; or d. force the enemy to commit reserves prematurely or in an indecisive area.

supporting commander	[USA] DoD:  A commander who provides augmentation forces or other support to a supported commander or who develops a supporting plan. Includes the designated combatant commands and Defense agencies as appropriate.

supporting fire(*)	[USA] DoD:  Fire delivered by supporting units to assist or protect a unit in combat. See also close supporting fire; deep supporting fire; direct supporting fire.

supporting forces	[USA] DoD:  Forces stationed in, or to be deployed to, an area of operations to provide support for the execution of an operation order.  Combatant command (command authority) of supporting forces is not passed to the supported commander.

supporting operations(*)	[USA] DoD:  In amphibious operations, those operations conducted by forces other than those assigned to the amphibious task force. They are ordered by higher authority at the request of the amphibious task force commander and normally are conducted outside the area for which the amphibious task force commander is responsible at the time of their execution.

supporting plan	[USA] DoD:  An operation plan prepared by a supporting commander or a subordinate commander to satisfy the requests or requirements of the supported commander's plan.

suppression	[USA] DoD:  Temporary or transient degradation by an opposing force of the performance of a weapons system below the level needed to fulfill its mission objectives.

suppression mission	[USA] DoD:  A mission to suppress an actual or suspected weapons system for the purpose of degrading its performance below the level needed to fulfill its mission objectives at a specific time for a specified duration.

suppression of enemy air

   defenses	[USA] DoD:  That activity which neutralizes, destroys, or temporarily degrades surface-based enemy air defenses by destructive and/or disruptive means. Also called SEAD. See also electromagnetic spectrum; electronic warfare.

suppressive fire	[USA] DoD:  Fires on or about a weapons system to degrade its performance below the level needed to fulfill its mission objectives, during the conduct of the fire mission. See also fire.

SUPS	Static Uninterruptible Power Source

SUR	Small Unit Radio

SURE	[USA] Sensor Update and Refurbishment Effort, for the RF-4B Phantom II.

surface burst	[USA] DoD:  See nuclear surface burst.

surface code	[USA] DoD:  See panel code.

surface combatant	[USA] DoD:  A ship constructed and armed for combat use with the capability to conduct operations in multiple maritime roles against air, surface and subsurface threats, and land targets.

surface striking forces (naval)	[USA] DoD:  Forces that are organized primarily to do battle with enemy forces or to conduct shore bombardment. Units comprising such a force are generally incorporated in and operate as part of another force, but with provisions for their formation into a surface striking force should such action appear likely and/or desirable.

surface zero	[USA] DoD:  See ground zero.

surface-to-air guided missile(*)	[USA] DoD:  A surface-launched guided missile for use against air targets.

surface-to-air missile envelope	[USA] DoD:  That air space within the kill capabilities of a specific surface-to-air missile system.

surface-to-air missile

   installation	[USA] DoD:  A surface-to-air missile site with the surface-to-air missile system hardware installed.

surface-to-air missile site	[USA] DoD:  A plot of ground prepared in such a manner that it will readily accept the hardware used in surface-to-air missile system.

surface-to-surface guided

   missile(*)	[USA] DoD:  A surface-launched guided missile for use against surface targets.

SURGE	Supply User Reports Generator

surplus property	[USA] DoD:  Any excess property not required for the needs and for the discharge of the responsibilities of all federal agencies, including the Department of Defense, as determined by the General Services Administration.

surprise dosage attack(*)	[USA] DoD:  A chemical operation which establishes on target a dosage sufficient to produce the desired casualties before the troops can mask or otherwise protect themselves.

Surprise Package	[USA] A AC-130 armed with two 20mm Vulcan guns and a 40mm Bofors.

SURS	Surface Export Cargo System (MTMC)

SURSATCOM	Survivable Satellite Communications

SURTAC	Surveillance and Tactical Warning Network (NORAD)

SURTAC TTY	Surveillance and Tactical Action Teletype

SURTASS	Surface Towed Array Surveillance System

SURV	Surveillance

surveillance approach	[USA] DoD:  An instrument approach conducted in accordance with directions issued by a controller referring to the surveillance radar display.

surveillance(*)	[USA] DoD:  The systematic observation of aerospace, surface or subsurface areas, places, persons, or things, by visual, aural, electronic, photographic, or other means. See also air surveillance; satellite and missile surveillance; sea surveillance.

survey control point	[USA] DoD:  A survey station used to coordinate survey control.

survey information center	[USA] DoD:  A place where survey data are collected, correlated, and made available to subordinate units.

survey photography	[USA] DoD:  See air cartographic photography.

susceptibility(*)	[USA] DoD:  The vulnerability of a target audience to particular forms of psychological operations approach.

suspect	[USA] DoD:  In counterdrug operations, a track of interest where correlating information actually ties the track of interest to alleged narcotics operations. See also special interest target; track of interest.

suspension equipment(*)	[USA] DoD:  All aircraft devices such as racks, adapters, missile launchers and pylons used for carriage, employment and jettison of aircraft stores.

suspension strop(*)	[USA] DoD:  A length of webbing or wire rope between the helicopter and cargo sling.

sustainability	[USA] DoD:  See military capability.

sustained attrition minefield(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a minefield which is replenished to maintain its danger to the enemy in the face of countermeasures.

sustained rate of fire(*)	[USA] DoD:  Actual rate of fire that a weapon can continue to deliver for an indefinite length of time without seriously overheating.

sustaining stocks(*)	[USA] DoD:  Stocks to support the execution of approved operational plans beyond the initial predetermined period covered by basic stocks until resupply is available for support of continued operations.

sustainment	[USA] DoD:  The provision of personnel, logistic, and other support required to maintain and prolong operations or combat until successful accomplishment or revision of the mission or of the national objective.

SUT	System Under Test

SUU	[USA] Suspended Underwing Unit. A subminutions dispenser or gun pod.  Examples

SUW	Surface to Underwater Missile

SV	Schedule Variance

SV	Secure Voice

SV	Survivability

SV/GC	Secure Voice and Graphics Conferencing

SVC	Secure Voice Communication

SVCCN	Secure Voice Command Control Network

SVCS	Services

SVID	System V Interface Device

SVIMS	Short VIMS

SVIP	Secure Voice Improvement Program/Plan (DoD)

SVN	Secure Voice Network

SVP	Secure Voice Program

SVR	System Validation Review

SVS	[France] Section de Vol Sportif

SVS	Secure Voice System

SVSI	Secure Voice Systems Interface

SVTS	Secure Video Teleconferencing System

SVWG	Space Surveillance Working Group (NORAD)

SW	[USA] Strategic Wing

SW	Software

SW	Strategic Warning

SW	Strategic Wing (SAC)

SW,S/W	Software

SWA	Southwest Asia

SWAAT	SDIO Working and Action Team

SWAP	Standard WWMCCS Accounting Program (WWMCCS)

SWAT	Software Analysis and Test (team)

SWB	Switchboard

SWC	Ship Weapon Coordinator (USN)

SWC	Switch

SWCC	SAC Warning Control Console

SWCS	SAC Warning and Control System

sweep	[USA] DoD:  To employ technical means to uncover planted microphones or other surveillance devices. See also technical survey.

sweep jamming(*)	[USA] DoD:  A narrow band of jamming that is swept back and forth over a relatively wide operating band of frequencies.

sweeper track	[USA] DoD:  See hunter track.

swept path(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, the width of the lane swept by the mechanical sweep at all depths less than the sweep depth.

SWF	Strategic Weapons Facilities (USN)

SWG	Security Working Group (NATO)

SWHQ	Static War Headquarters (NATO)

SWIP	[USA] Super Weight Improvement Program, a desperate attempt to reduce the weight of the F-111B to make it acceptable for carrier landings---the F-111B weighed 78000lb, while the limit for the USN had been 55000lb!

SWIP	[USA] Systems and Weapon Improvement Program, for the A-6 Intruder.

switch horn(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a switch in a mine operated by a projecting spike. See also horn.

SWL	[USA] Strategic Weapons Launcher

SWL	Signals Warfare Laboratory (USA)

SWO	Staff Weather Officer

SWO	Surface Warfare Officer (USN)

Sword	[Allied] One of the landing beaches used for Overlord.

SWP	Surface Warfare Plan

SWPA	[Allied] South West Pacific Area

SWPS	Strategic War Planning System

SWRSC	SAC WIS Requirements Steering Committee

SY	System Release

SYDMIS	Shipyard MIS (USN)

SYDP	Six Year Defense Plan

SYERS	[USA] Senior Year Electro-optical Relay System. Senior Year is the U-2R; SYERS is a CCD-camera, of which the image can be data-linked to a ground station.

Symbol	[Allied] Conference in Casablanca, January 1943.

sympathetic detonation(*)	[USA] DoD:  Detonation of a charge by exploding another charge adjacent to it.

SYN	Synchronizing

synchronization	[USA] DoD:  1. The arrangement of military actions in time, space, and purpose to produce maximum relative combat power at a decisive place and time. 2. In the intelligence context, application of intelligence sources and methods in concert with the operational plan.

synthesis	[USA] DoD:  In intelligence usage, the examining and combining of processed information with other information and intelligence for final interpretation.

synthetic exercise(*)	[USA] DoD:  An exercise in which enemy and/or friendly forces are generated, displayed and moved by electronic or other means on simulators, radar scopes or other training devices.

SYRUP	System Resource Utilization Package

SYSCOM	Systems Command (USN)

SYSCON	Systems Control (DCA)

SYSDATA	AFSC Data Tie Line Network

SYSGEN	System Generation

system	[USA] DoD:  Any organized assembly of resources and procedures united and regulated by interaction or interdependence to accomplish a set of specific functions.

system manager	[USA] DoD:  A general term of reference to those organizations directed by individual managers, exercising authority over the planning, direction, and control of tasks and associated functions essential for support of designated weapons or equipment systems. The authority vested in this organization may include such functions as research, development, procurement, production, materiel distribution, and logistic support, when so assigned. When intended to relate to a specific system manager, this term will be preceded by the appropriate designation (e.g., Chinook System Manager, Sonar System Manager, F-4 System Manager). This term will normally be used in lieu of system support manager, weapon system manager, program manager, and project manager when such organizations perform these functions.

system support manager	[USA] DoD:  See system manager.

SYSTEM-80	Automatic Program Generator

systems design(*)	[USA] DoD:  The preparation of an assembly of methods, procedures, or techniques united by regulated interaction to form an organized whole.

SYSVOICE	AFSC Voice Tie Line Network


SM Examples

SM-62 	Snark

SM-65 	Atlas

SM-68 	Titan

SM-73 	Goose

SM-75 	Thor

SM-78 	Jupiter

SM-80 	Minuteman


Dispenser Examples

SUU-7	Submunition dispenser

SUU-10	Submunition dispenser

SUU-11	Pod with the GAU-2 Minigun

SUU-13	Submunition dispenser

SUU-14	Submunition dispenser

SUU-16	Pod with the M61 Vulcan gun.

SUU-23	Pod with the M61 Vulcan gun.

SUU-28	Submunition dispenser

SUU-30	Submunition dispenser

SUU-31	Submunition dispenser

SUU-36	Submunition dispenser

SUU-38	Submunition dispenser

SUU-50	Submunition dispenser

SUU-51	Submunition dispenser

SUU-54	Submunition dispenser

SUU-58	Submunition dispenser


T

T	[USSR] Tyazhely --- heavy.

T&D	Training and Development/Test and Diagnostic

T&E	Test and Evaluation

T&M	Time and Materials

T&TW	[USA] Test & Training Wing

T&W	Targeting and Weaponeering

T-33A	Shooting Star

T-38A	Talon

T-41	Mescalero

T-CAN	Transportation - Capability Assessment Net

T-day	[USA] DoD:  See times.

T-HOST	WWMCCS Transportable Host (USCENTCOM)

T-MIL	Transportation - Mini Information Library

T-MUX	Terminal Multiplexer

T-SCRC	TEMPEST Small Computer Requirements Contract

t/c	Thickness / Chord ratio

T/I	TPFDD Interface

T/O	Take Off

T/R	Transmit/Receive

T/RIA	[USA] Telemetry / Range Instrumented Aircraft

T/W	Thrust / Weight ratio

T2C3	Theater/Tactical Command, Control, and Communications

TA	Table of Allowances

TA	Target Acquisition

TA	Target Analysis

TA	Terrain Avoidance

TA	Theater Army

TA	Time and Attendance

TA	Traffic Analysis

TA	Turnover Agreement

TA&P	Theater Assessments and Planning (OSD)

TA/CE	Technical Analysis/Cost Estimate

TAA	Tactical Air Army (FSU)

TAA	Technical Area Advisor

TAA	Total Active Aircraft Authorization

TAA	Total Army Analysis (USA)

TAAA	Total Active Aircraft Authorization

TAAC of S	Theater Army Assistant Chief of Staff

TAACOM	Theater Army Area Command

TAACS	Tactical Airlift Accomplishments and Commitments System (USAFE/MAC)

TAADS	The Army Authorizations Documentation System

TAAF	Test, Analyze and Fix

TAAI	Total Active Aircraft Inventory

TAAN	Tactical Aircrew Alert Net

TAAO	Time Available at Action Office

TAB	Tactical Air Base

TAB	Target Acquisition Battery

TAB	Training Aid Booklet

TAB-VEE	Hardened Aircraft Shelter Half-Round Steel/Concrete

table of allowance	[USA] DoD:  An equipment allowance document which prescribes basic allowances of organizational equipment, and provides the control to develop, revise, or change equipment authorization inventory data.

table of organization	[USA] DoD:  See establishment.

table of organization and

   equipment	[USA] DoD:  See establishment.

TABR	Targeted Area Background Report

TABWS	Tactical Air Base Weather System

TAC	[USA] Tactical Air Command

TAC	Terminal Access Controller/Center

TAC	Transportation Account Code

TACD	Tactical Deception (USA)

TAC CP	Tactical Command Post

TAC INTEL	Tactical Intelligence

TAC PACERS	Peacetime Analysis of the Combat Effectiveness of Repairable Spares (TAC)

tac-log group	[USA] DoD:  Representatives designated by troop commanders to assist Navy control officers aboard control ships in the ship-to-shore movement of troops, equipment, and supplies.

TAC/TADS	Tactical Air Control System/Tactical Air Defense System

TAC2	Theater Army Command and Control (USA)

TAC2IS	Theater Army Command and Control Information System (USA)

TACACPS	Theater Army Construction Automated Planning System

TACACS	TAC Access Control System (MILNET)

TACAIR	Tactical Air

TACAIRCG	Tactical Air Control Group

TACALS	TAC Command and Control Alerting System

TACAMO	[USA] TAke Charge And Move Outaircraft that relay communications with the USNs submarines. EC-130A and E-6A.

tacan(*)	[USA] DoD:  An ultra-high frequency electronic air navigation system, able to provide continuous bearing and slant range to a selected station.  The term is derived from tactical air navigation.

TACAP	Tactical Air Command Aircraft Profiler (TAC)

TACBEAMS	TAC Base Engineering Automated Management System

TACC	[USA] Tanker Airlift Control Center, at Scott AFB.

TACC	Tactical Air Command Center

TACC	Tactical Air Control Center

TACCIMS	Theater Automated C2 Information Management System (Korea)

TACCO	[USA] Tactical Coordinatorthe second crewmember in some USN aircraft.

TACCS	Tactical Army Combat Service Support Computer System

TACCS-K	Theater Automated Command and Control System Korea

TACE	Technical Analysis and Cost Estimate

TACELINT	Tactical ELINT

TACEVAL	[NATO] Tactical Evaluation

TACF	Tactical Air Control Flight

TACFIRE	Tactical Fire Direction System (USA)

TACG	Tactical Air Command Guard

TACGRU	[USA] Tactical Air Control Group

TACIDN	Tactical Information Distribution Network

TACIES	Tactical Imagery Exploitation System

TACIES	Tactical Intelligence Information Exchange Subsystem (USN)

tacit arms control agreement	[USA] DoD:  An arms control course of action in which two or more nations participate without any formal agreement having been made.

Tacit Rainbow	[USA] Northrop AGM-136A, a loitering, anti-radiation cruise missile.

TACJAM	Tactical Jamming System (USA)

TACMET	TAC Forces Control Management System

TACMIS	Tactical Management Information System (USA)

TACMS	Tactical Missile System

TACNET	TAC Force Control Management Network (TAC)

TACOM	Tank and Automotive Command (USA)

TACOM	Theater Army Command

TACON	[USA] DoD:  See tactical control.

TACOPS	Tactical Air Combat Operations

TACP	[USA] Tactical Air Control Party

TACP	Theater Ammunition Control Point

TACPLAN	Tactical Plan Generation

TACR	TAC Regulation

TACREP	Tactical Report

TACRON	[USA] Tactical Air Control Squadron

TACS	[USA] Tactical Air Control System

TACS	Target Acquisition and Control System

TACS	Theater Air Control System (USAF)

TACSAT	Tactical Satellite

TACSATCOM	Tactical Satellite Communications

TACSIM	Tactical Simulation

TACSIT	[USA] Tactical Situation, of a USN battlegroup:  a. TACSIT 1--Exact location of battlegroup known to enemy.  b. TACSIT 2--General location of battlegroup known to enemy.  c. TACSIT 3--Location of battlegroup unknown to enemy.

TACSM	Tactical Air Combat Simulation Model

TACT	[USA] Transonic Aircraft Technology, program that involved the modification of a F-111 to research supercritical wings.

TACT	The Automated Controller Test

tactical aeromedical

   evacuation(*)	[USA] DoD:  That phase of evacuation which provides airlift for patients from the combat zone to points outside the combat zone, and between points within the communications zone.

tactical air command center	[USA] DoD:  The principal United States Marine Corps air operation installation from which aircraft and air warning functions of tactical air operations are directed. It is the senior agency of the Marine Corps air command and control system from which the Marine Corps tactical air commander can direct and control tactical air operations and coordinate such air operations with other Services.

tactical air commander

   (ashore)	[USA] DoD:  The officer (aviator) responsible to the landing force commander for control and coordination of air operations within the landing force commander's area of responsibility when control of these operations is passed ashore.

tactical air control center(*)	[USA] DoD:  The principal air operations installation (land- or ship-based) from which all aircraft and air warning functions of tactical air operations are controlled.

tactical air control group	[USA] DoD:  1. land-based--A flexible administrative and tactical component of a tactical air organization which provides aircraft control and warning functions ashore for offensive and defensive missions within the tactical air zone of responsibility. 2. shipbased--An administrative and tactical component of an amphibious force which provides aircraft control and warning facilities afloat for offensive and defensive missions within the tactical air command area of responsibility.

tactical air control operations

   team	[USA] DoD:  A team of ground environment personnel assigned to certain allied tactical air control units/elements.

tactical air control party

   support team	[USA] DoD:  An Army team organized to provide armored combat and/or special purpose vehicles and crews to certain tactical air control parties.

tactical air control party(*)	[USA] DoD:  A subordinate operational component of a tactical air control system designed to provide air liaison to land forces and for the control of aircraft.

tactical air control squadron	[USA] DoD:  1. land-based--A flexible administrative component of a tactical air control group, known as TACRON, which provides the control mechanism for a land-based tactical air control center, a tactical air direction center, or tactical air control parties. 2. ship-based--An administrative and tactical component of the tactical air control group, known as TACRON, which provides the control mechanism for the ship-based tactical air direction center or the ship-based tactical air control center.

tactical air control system(*)	[USA] DoD:  The organization and equipment necessary to plan, direct, and control tactical air operations and to coordinate air operations with other Services. It is composed of control agencies and communications-electronics facilities which provide the means for centralized control and decentralized execution of missions.

tactical air controller	[USA] DoD:  (NATO) The officer in charge of all operations of the tactical air control center. He is responsible to the tactical air commander for the control of all aircraft and air warning facilities within his area of responsibility. See also air controller.

tactical air coordinator

   (airborne)	[USA] DoD:  An officer who coordinates, from an aircraft, the action of combat aircraft engaged in close support of ground or sea forces. See also forward observer.

tactical air direction center	[USA] DoD:  An air operations installation under the overall control of the tactical air control center (afloat)/tactical air command center, from which aircraft and air warning service functions of tactical air operations in an area of responsibility are directed. See also tactical air director.

tactical air director	[USA] DoD:  The officer in charge of all operations of the tactical air direction center. This officer is responsible to the tactical air controller for the direction of all aircraft and air warning facilities assigned to the area of responsibility. When operating independently of a tactical air control center (afloat), the tactical air director assumes the functions of the tactical air controller. See also tactical air direction center.

tactical air doctrine(*)	[USA] DoD:  Fundamental principles designed to provide guidance for the employment of air power in tactical air operations to attain established objectives.

tactical air force(*)	[USA] DoD:  An air force charged with carrying out tactical air operations in coordination with ground or naval forces.

tactical air groups

   (shore-based)	[USA] DoD:  Task organizations of tactical air units assigned to the amphibious task force that are to be land-based within, or sufficiently close to, the objective area to provide tactical air support to the amphibious task force.

tactical air observer	[USA] DoD:  An officer trained as an air observer whose function is to observe from airborne aircraft and report on movement and disposition of friendly and enemy forces, on terrain, weather, and hydrography and to execute other missions as directed.

tactical air officer (afloat)	[USA] DoD:  The officer (aviator) under the amphibious task force commander who coordinates planning of all phases of air participation of the amphibious operation and air operations of supporting forces en route to and in the objective area. Until control is passed ashore, this officer exercises control over all operations of the tactical air control center (afloat) and is charged with: a. control of all aircraft in the objective area assigned for tactical air operations, including offensive and defensive air; b. control of all other aircraft entering or passing through the objective area; and c. control of all air warning facilities in the objective area.

tactical air operation	[USA] DoD:  An air operation involving the employment of air power in coordination with ground or naval forces to: a. gain and maintain air superiority; b. prevent movement of enemy forces into and within the objective area and to seek out and destroy these forces and their supporting installations; c. join with ground or naval forces in operations within the objective area, in order to assist directly in attainment of their immediate objective.

tactical air operations center	[USA] DoD:  A subordinate operational component of the Marine air command and control system designed for direction and control of all en route air traffic and air defense operations, to include manned interceptors and surface-to-air weapons, in an assigned sector. It is under the operational control of the tactical air command center.

tactical air reconnaissance	[USA] DoD:  The use of air vehicles to obtain information concerning terrain, weather, and the disposition, composition, movement, installations, lines of communications, electronic and communication emissions of enemy forces. Also included are artillery and naval gunfire adjustment, and systematic and random observation of ground battle areas, targets, and/or sectors of airspace.

tactical air support element	[USA] DoD:  An element of a United States Army division, corps, or field army tactical operations center consisting of G-2 and G-3 air personnel who coordinate and integrate tactical air support with current tactical ground operations.

tactical air support(*)	[USA] DoD:  Air operations carried out in coordination with surface forces and which directly assist land or maritime operations.  See also air support.

tactical air transport

   operations(*)	[USA] DoD:  The carriage of passengers and cargo within a theater by means of: a. Airborne operations: (1) Parachute assault, (2) Helicopter borne assault, (3) Air landing; b. Air logistic support; c. Special missions; d. Aeromedical evacuation missions.

tactical area of responsibility	[USA] DoD:  A defined area of land for which responsibility is specifically assigned to the commander of the area as a measure for control of assigned forces and coordination of support. Also called TAOR.

tactical call sign(*)	[USA] DoD:  A call sign which identifies a tactical command or tactical communication facility. See also call sign.

tactical combat force	[USA] DoD:  A combat unit, with appropriate combat support and combat service support assets, that is assigned the mission of defeating Level III threats.

tactical concept(*)	[USA] DoD:  A statement, in broad outline, which provides a common basis for future development of tactical doctrine. See also tactical sub-concept.

tactical control(*)	[USA] DoD:  The detailed and, usually, local direction and control of movements or maneuvers necessary to accomplish missions or tasks assigned. (DOD) Also called TACON. See also combatant command (command authority); operational control.

tactical deception group	[USA] DoD:  A task organization that conducts deception operations against the enemy, including electronic, communication, visual, and other methods designed to misinform and confuse the enemy.

tactical digital information link	[USA] DoD:  A Joint Staff approved, standardized communication link suitable for transmission of digital information.  Current practice is to characterize a tactical digital information link (TADIL) by its standardized message formats and transmission characteristics. TADILs interface two or more command and control or weapon systems via a single or multiple network architecture and multiple communication media for exchange of tactical information. a. TADIL-A--A secure, half-duplex, netted digital data link utilizing parallel transmission frame characteristics and standard message formats at either 1364 or 2250 bits per second. It is normally operated in a roll-call mode under control of a net control station to exchange digital information among airborne, land-based, and shipboard systems. NATO's equivalent is Link 11. b. TADIL-B--A secure, full-duplex, point-to-point digital data link utilizing serial transmission frame characteristics and standard message formats at either 2400, 1200, or 600 bits per second. It interconnects tactical air defense and air control units. NATO's equivalent is Link 11B. c. TADIL-C--An unsecure, time-division digital data link utilizing serial transmission characteristics and standard message formats at 5000 bits per second from a controlling unit to controlled aircraft.  Information exchange can be one-way (controlling unit to controlled aircraft) or two-way. NATO's equivalent is Link 4. d. TADIL-J--A secure, high capacity, jam-resistant, nodeless data link which uses the Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS) transmission characteristics and the protocols, conventions, and fixed-length message formats defined by the JTIDS Technical Interface Design Plan (TIDP). NATO's equivalent is Link 16. e. Army Tactical Data Link 1 (ATDL-1)--A secure, full-duplex, point-to-point digital data link utilizing serial transmission frame characteristics and standard message formats at a basic speed of 1200 bits per second. It interconnects tactical air control systems and Army or Marine tactical air defense oriented systems. f. Interim JTIDS Message Specification (IJMS)--A secure, high capacity, jam-resistant, nodeless interim message specification that uses the Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS) transmission characteristics and the protocols, conventions, and fixed-length message formats defined by the IJMS. See also airborne tactical data system; data link.

tactical diversion	[USA] DoD:  See diversion.

tactical information processing

   and interpretation system	[USA] DoD:  A tactical, mobile, land-based, automated information-handling system designed to store and retrieve intelligence information and to process and interpret imagery or nonimagery data. Also called TIPI.

tactical intelligence	[USA] DoD:  Intelligence that is required for planning and conducting tactical operations. See also intelligence; operational intelligence; strategic intelligence.

tactical intelligence and related

   activities	[USA] DoD:  Those activities outside the National Foreign Intelligence Program that: a. respond to operational commanders' tasking for time-sensitive information on foreign entities; b. respond to national intelligence community tasking of systems whose primary mission is support to operating forces; c. train personnel for intelligence duties; d. provide an intelligence reserve; or e. are devoted to research and development of intelligence or related capabilities. Specifically excluded are programs which are so closely integrated with a weapon system that their primary function is to provide immediate-use targeting data.  Also called TIARA.

tactical level of war	[USA] DoD:  The level of war at which battles and engagements are planned and executed to accomplish military objectives assigned to tactical units or task forces. Activities at this level focus on the ordered arrangement and maneuver of combat elements in relation to each other and to the enemy to achieve combat objectives. See also operational level of war; strategic level of war.

tactical loading	[USA] DoD:  See combat loading; unit loading.

tactical locality(*)	[USA] DoD:  An area of terrain which, because of its location or features, possesses a tactical significance in the particular circumstances existing at a particular time.

tactical map	[USA] DoD:  A large-scale map used for tactical and administrative purposes. See also map.

tactical minefield(*)	[USA] DoD:  A minefield which is part of a formation obstacle plan and is laid to delay, channel or break up an enemy advance.

tactical mining(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, mining designed to influence a specific operation or to counter a known or presumed tactical aim of the enemy. Implicit in tactical mining is a limited period of effectiveness of the minefield.

tactical nuclear weapon

   employment	[USA] DoD:  The use of nuclear weapons by land, sea, or air forces against opposing forces, supporting installations or facilities, in support of operations which contribute to the accomplishment of a military mission of limited scope, or in support of the military commander's scheme of maneuver, usually limited to the area of military operations.

tactical obstacles	[USA] DoD:  Those obstacles employed to disrupt enemy formations, to turn them into a desired area, to fix them in position under direct and indirect fires, and to block enemy penetrations.

tactical operations area	[USA] DoD:  That area between the fire support coordination line and the rear operations area where maximum flexibility in the use of airspace is needed to assure mission accomplishment. The rear boundary of the tactical operations area should normally be at or near the rear boundary of the frontline divisions.

tactical operations center	[USA] DoD:  A physical groupment of those elements of an Army general and special staff concerned with the current tactical operations and the tactical support thereof. Also called TOC.

tactical range(*)	[USA] DoD:  A range in which realistic targets are in use and a certain freedom of maneuver is allowed.

tactical reserve(*)	[USA] DoD:  A part of a force, held under the control of the commander as a maneuvering force to influence future action.

tactical security(*)	[USA] DoD:  In operations, the measures necessary to deny information to the enemy and to ensure that a force retains its freedom of action and is warned or protected against an unexpected encounter with the enemy or an attack. See also physical security; protective security; security.

tactical sub-concept(*)	[USA] DoD:  A statement, in broad outline, for a specific field of military capability within a tactical concept which provides a common basis both for equipment and weapon system development and for future development of tactical doctrine. See also tactical concept.

tactical transport aircraft(*)	[USA] DoD:  Aircraft designed primarily for the carriage of personnel and/or cargo over short or medium distances.

tactical troops	[USA] DoD:  Combat troops, together with any service troops required for their direct support, who are organized under one commander to operate as a unit and engage the enemy in combat. See also troops.

tactical unit	[USA] DoD:  An organization of troops, aircraft, or ships which is intended to serve as a single unit in combat. It may include service units required for its direct support.

tactical vehicle	[USA] DoD:  See military designed vehicle.

tactical warning	[USA] DoD:  1. A warning after initiation of a threatening or hostile act based on an evaluation of information from all available sources. 2. In satellite and missile surveillance, a notification to operational command centers that a specific threat event is occurring.  The component elements that describe threat events are: Country of origin--country or countries initiating hostilities. Event type and size--identification of the type of event and determination of the size or number of weapons. Country under attack--determined by observing trajectory of an object and predicting its impact point.  Event time--time the hostile event occurred. Also called integrated tactical warning. See also attack assessment; strategic warning.

tactical warning and

   assessment	[USA] DoD:  A composite term. See separate definitions for tactical warning and for attack assessment.

tactical warning and attack

   assessment	[USA] DoD:  A composite term. See separate definitions for tactical warning and for attack assessment.

tactical warning/attack

   assessment	[USA] DoD:  A composite term. See separate definitions for tactical wwarning and for attack assessment.

tactics	[USA] DoD:  1. The employment of units in combat. 2. The ordered arrangement and maneuver of units in relation to each other and/or to the enemy in order to use their full potentialities.

TACTICS	Tactical Information Control System

TACTS	Tactical Aircrew Combat Training System

TACW	Tactical Air Control Wing

TAD	Temporary Duty (USN)

TAD	Time Available for Delivery

TADB	Terrain Analysis Data Base

TADC	Tactical Air Direction Center

TADIL	[USA] DoD:  See tactical digital information link.

TADIXS	Tactical Data Information Exchange Subsystem (USN)

TADNET	Test and Development Network (USA)

TADS	[USA] Target Acquisition And Designation System

TADS	Target Acquisition and Detection System

TAEDP	Total Army Equipment Distribution Plan (USA)

TAES	Tactical Aeromedical Evacuation System

TAF	Tactical Air Force

TAFHUG	Tactical Air Forces Tactical Host Upgrade

TAFIG	Tactical Air Forces Interoperability Group (TAF)

TAFIIS	Tactical Air Forces Integrated Information System (TAF)

TAFIM	[USA] Technical Architecture Framework for Information Management (GCCS)

TAFS	Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

TAFTRAMS	TAC Automated Flying Training Management System (TAC)

TAFWG	Tactical Air Force Working Group

TAG	Tactical Airlift Group

TAG	Topic Area Guide

TAG-x	Aircraft identified at the Soviet airfield of Taganrog were temporarily labeled TAG-x were x is a sequence letter.

TAGO	The Adjutant General Staff

Tagos	Military Sealift Command Oceanographic Research Ship

TAHQ	Theater Army Headquarters

TAI	[USA] DoD:  See International Atomic Time.

TAI	Total Aircraft Inventory

Taifun	[Germany] Taifun was a cheap, high-velocity, unguided anti-aircraft rocket, in mass production in January 1945.

tail hook	[USA] DoD:  See aircraft arresting hook.

TAIRCG	Tactical Air Control Group

TAIRCW	Tactical Air Control Wing

TAIS	Tactical Air Intelligence System

TAKR   	[USSR] Takticheskoye avianosniy kreyser (tactical aircraft-carrying cruiser)

TALAR	Tactical Landing Approach Radar

TALCE	Transportable Airlift Control Element

TALCM	[USA] Tomahawk Air-Launched Cruise Missile. The competition for ALCM.

TALD	Tactical Airborne Laser Designator

TALI	Tactical Analysis Logistics Information (TAF) (now LOGFAC)

TALI-WRM	TALI-War Readiness Materials

Tallboy	[UK] Streamlined 12000lb bomb, developed in Britain during WWII.  Tallboy fell at supersonic speed and buried itself deep in the ground before exploding.  It was designed for near-misses, destroying its target by an earthquake effect.

tally ho	[USA] DoD:  A code meaning, "Target visually sighted" (presumably the target I have been ordered to intercept). This should be followed by initial contact report as soon as possible. The sighting should be amplified if possible (e.g., "tally ho pounce," or "tally ho heads up").

Tally Ho	[USA] Strikes in North Vietnam.

TALO	Tactical Airlift Liaison Officer

TALON	Theater Application: Launch On Notice

TALSO	Theater Army Logistics System Office

TAM	Tactical Air Meet

TAM	Tactical Airlift Model

TAM	Theater Airlift Manager

TAMCA	Theater Army Movement Control Agency (USA)

TAME	Tactical Air-to-Air Mission Evaluation Model (AFSC)

TAME	TEMPEST Advanced Multiplexer Equipment

TAMMC	Theater Air Material Management Center

TAMMC	Theater Army Materiel Management Center (USA)

TAMMIS	Theater Army Medical Management Information System

TAMMS	The Army Maintenance Management System

TAMMS	Transportation Movements Management System

TAMP	Tactical Air Missile Program

TAMP	Theater Army Maintenance Program

TAMS	Test and Monitoring System (USN)

TAMS	Theater Airlift Management System (MAC)

TAN	Test Advisory Notice

TANGO	Command Post for UNC/CFC/CGCC (Korea)

TANK	[USA] USN: Tanker

tank landing ship	[USA] DoD:  A naval ship designed to transport and land amphibious vehicles, tanks, combat vehicles, and equipment in amphibious assault. Designated as LST.

tank, combat, full-tracked,

   105-mm gun	[USA] DoD:  A heavy, fully armored combat vehicle providing mobile fire power and crew protection for offensive combat, armed with one 105-mm gun, one 7.62-mm gun and one 50-caliber machine gun. Designated as M-60.

tank, combat, full-tracked,

   152-mm gun	[USA] DoD:  A heavily armored vehicle providing mobile firepower and crew protection for offensive combat armed with one 152-mm gun/launcher, capable of firing Shillelagh missiles or conventional combustible ammunition, one 50-caliber machine gun and one 7.62-mm machine gun.

tank, combat, full-tracked,

   90-mm gun	[USA] DoD:  A fully armored combat vehicle providing mobile fire power and crew protection for offensive combat, armed with one 90-mm gun, one 50-caliber machine gun, and one 7.62-mm machine gun. Designated as M48A3.

tank, main battle	[USA] DoD:  A tracked vehicle providing mobile firepower and crew protection for offensive combat.

TANS	Tactical Air Navigation System

TAO	[USA] Tactical Action Officer

TAOC	Tactical Air Operations Center (USMC)

TAOM	Tactical Air Operations Module

TAOR	[USA] DoD:  See tactical area of responsibility.

TAP	Target Analysis and Planning System

TAP	Target Approach Point

TAP	Technical Acceptance Plan

TAPDB	The Army Personnel Data Base (USA)

TAPER	The Army Personnel Roll-Up System

TAPES	Tactical Automated Planning and Engineering System

TAPS	Terrain Analysis Production System

TAR	Tactical Air Reconnaissance

TAR	Threat Assessment Report

Taran	[USSR] Ramming. Air-to-air ramming was used in combat in 1941, when most Soviet aircraft were obsolete and could not combat the German aircraft with normal tactics. It was also used before and after WWII.

TARCAP	[USA] Target Combat Air Patrol

TARE	Telegraph Automatic Relay Equipment (NATO)

TARES	Tactical Reconnaissance Evaluation System (TAF)

TARG	Telescoped Ammunition Revolver Gun

target	[USA] DoD:  1. A geographical area, complex, or installation planned for capture or destruction by military forces. 2. In intelligence usage, a country, area, installation, agency, or person against which intelligence operations are directed. 3. An area designated and numbered for future firing. 4. In gunfire support usage, an impact burst which hits the target. See also objective area.

target acquisition(*)	[USA] DoD:  The detection, identification, and location of a target in sufficient detail to permit the effective employment of weapons. See also target analysis.

target analysis(*)	[USA] DoD:  An examination of potential targets to determine military importance, priority of attack, and weapons required to obtain a desired level of damage or casualties. See also target acquisition.

target approach point(*)	[USA] DoD:  In air transport operations, a navigational check point over which the final turn into the drop zone/landing zone is made. See also initial point.

target area survey base(*)	[USA] DoD:  A base line used for the locating of targets or other points by the intersection of observations from two stations located at opposite ends on the line.

target array	[USA] DoD:  A graphic representation of enemy forces, personnel, and facilities in a specific situation, accompanied by a target analysis.

target audience(*)	[USA] DoD:  An individual or group selected for influence or attack by means of psychological operations.

target base line	[USA] DoD:  A line connecting prime targets along the periphery of a geographic area.

target bearing	[USA] DoD:  1. true--The true compass bearing of a target from a firing ship. 2. relative--The bearing of a target measured in the horizontal from the bow of one's own ship clockwise from 0 degrees to 360 degrees, or from the nose of one's own aircraft in hours of the clock.

target CAP	[USA] DoD:  See target combat air patrol.

target classification	[USA] DoD:  A grouping of targets in accordance with their threat to the amphibious task force and its component elements: targets not to be fired upon prior to D-day and targets not to be destroyed except on direct orders.

target combat air patrol	[USA] DoD:  A patrol of fighters maintained over an enemy target area to destroy enemy aircraft and to cover friendly shipping in the vicinity of the target area in amphibious operations. See also combat air patrol.

target complex(*)	[USA] DoD:  A geographically integrated series of target concentrations. See also target.

target component	[USA] DoD:  A major element of a target complex or target. It is any machinery, structure, personnel, or other productive asset that contributes to the operation or output of the target complex or target. See also target; target critical damage point.

target concentration(*)	[USA] DoD:  A grouping of geographically proximate targets.  See also target; target complex.

target critical damage point	[USA] DoD:  The part of a target component that is most vital. Also called critical node. See also target; target component.

target data inventory	[USA] DoD:  A basic targeting program which provides a standardized target data in support of the requirements of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Military Departments, and unified and specified commands for target planning coordination and weapons application.

target date(*)	[USA] DoD:  The date on which it is desired that an action be accomplished or initiated.

target description	[USA] DoD:  See description of target.

target director post	[USA] DoD:  A special control element of the tactical air control system. It performs no air warning service but is used to position friendly aircraft over predetermined target coordinates, or other geographical locations, under all weather conditions.

target discrimination(*)	[USA] DoD:  The ability of a surveillance or guidance system to identify or engage any one target when multiple targets are present.

target dossier(*)	[USA] DoD:  A file of assembled target intelligence about a specific geographic area.

target folder(*)	[USA] DoD:  A folder containing target intelligence and related materials prepared for planning and executing action against a specific target.

target intelligence(*)	[USA] DoD:  Intelligence which portrays and locates the components of a target or target complex and indicates its vulnerability and relative importance.

target list	[USA] DoD:  The listing of targets maintained and promulgated by the senior echelon of command; it contains those targets that are to be engaged by supporting arms, as distinguished from a "list of targets" that may be maintained by any echelon as confirmed, suspected, or possible targets for informational and planning purposes. See also joint target list; list of targets.

target materials	[USA] DoD:  Graphic, textual, tabular, digital, video, or other presentations of target intelligence, primarily designed to support operations against designated targets by one or more weapon(s) systems. Target materials are suitable for training, planning, executing, and evaluating military operations. See also air target materials program.

target of opportunity	[USA] DoD:  1. A target visible to a surface or air sensor or observer, which is within range of available weapons and against which fire has not been scheduled or requested. 2. nuclear--A nuclear target observed or detected after an operation begins that has not been previously considered, analyzed or planned for a nuclear strike. Generally fleeting in nature, it should be attacked as soon as possible within the time limitations imposed for coordination and warning of friendly troops and aircraft.

target overlay(*)	[USA] DoD:  A transparent sheet which, when superimposed on a particular chart, map, drawing, tracing or other representation, depicts target locations and designations. The target overlay may also show boundaries between maneuver elements, objectives and friendly forward dispositions.

target pattern	[USA] DoD:  The flight path of aircraft during the attack phase.  Also called attack pattern.

target priority	[USA] DoD:  A grouping of targets with the indicated sequence of attack.

target range	[USA] DoD:  See range.

target response (nuclear)(*)	[USA] DoD:  The effect on men, material, and equipment of blast, heat, light, and nuclear radiation resulting from the explosion of a nuclear weapon.

target signature(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. The characteristic pattern of a target displayed by detection and identification equipment. 2. In naval mine warfare, the variation in the influence field produced by the passage of a ship or sweep.

target stress point	[USA] DoD:  The weakest point (most vulnerable to damage) on the critical damage point. Also called vulnerable node. See also target critical damage point.

target system component	[USA] DoD:  A set of targets belonging to one or more groups of industries and basic utilities required to produce component parts of an end product such as periscopes, or one type of a series of interrelated commodities, such as aviation gasoline.

target system(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. All the targets situated in a particular geographic area and functionally related. (DOD) 2. A group of targets which are so related that their destruction will produce some particular effect desired by the attacker. See also target complex.

TARGET/DCP	[USA] Theater Analysis and Replanning Graphical Execution Toolkit/Distributed Collaborative Planning (GCCS)

targeting	[USA] DoD:  1. The process of selecting targets and matching the appropriate response to them, taking account of operational requirements and capabilities. 2. The analysis of enemy situations relative to the commander's mission, objectives, and capabilities at the commander's disposal, to identify and nominate specific vulnerabilities that, if exploited, will accomplish the commander's purpose through delaying, disrupting, disabling, or destroying enemy forces or resources critical to the enemy. See also joint targeting coordination board.

TARH	Terminal Active Radar Guidance

TARP	Theater Army Rebuild Program

TARPS	[USA] Tactical Air Reconnaissance Pod System

TARRS	Tactical Air Reconnaissance Results Reporting System

TARS	Tactical Aerial Reconnaissance and Surveillance Needs

TARS	Tactical Air Reconnaissance System

TARS	Tactical Air Reconnaissance/Surveillance

TARS	Tethered Aerostat Radar System

TARS	Transportation Automated Routing System

Tarzon	[USA] See VB.

TAS	[USA] Tactical Airlift Squadron

TAS	Target Acquisition System

TAS	Technical Area Specialist

TAS	Terminal Access System

TAS	True AirSpeed

TASA	Total Aircraft Status Accounting (System)

TASC	The Analytic Sciences Corporation

TASC	Theater ADP Service Center

TASCAM	Tactical Aerial System Model

TASCAM	Tactical Airlift System Comparative Analysis Model (MAC)

TASCFORM	Technique for Assessing Comparative Force Modernization

TASCS	Training Analysis Support Computer System

TASE	Tactical Air Support Element

TASES	Tactical Airborne Signal Exploitation Space (USN)

TASES	Tactical Airborne Signal Exploitation System (USN)

task component	[USA] DoD:  A subdivision of a fleet, task force, task group, or task unit, organized by the respective commander or by higher authority for the accomplishment of specific tasks.

task element	[USA] DoD:  A component of a naval task unit organized by the commander of a task unit or higher authority.

task fleet	[USA] DoD:  A mobile command consisting of ships and aircraft necessary for the accomplishment of a specific major task or tasks which may be of a continuing nature.

task force(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. A temporary grouping of units, under one commander, formed for the purpose of carrying out a specific operation or mission. 2. Semi-permanent organization of units, under one commander, formed for the purpose of carrying out a continuing specific task. 3. A component of a fleet organized by the commander of a task fleet or higher authority for the accomplishment of a specific task or tasks. See also force(s).

task group	[USA] DoD:  A component of a naval task force organized by the commander of a task force or higher authority.

task organization	[USA] DoD:  1. In the Navy, an organization which assigns to responsible commanders the means with which to accomplish their assigned tasks in any planned action. 2. An organization table pertaining to a specific naval directive.

task unit	[USA] DoD:  A component of a naval task group organized by the commander of a task group or higher authority.

task-organizing	[USA] DoD:  The act of designing an operating force, support staff, or logistics package of specific size and composition to meet a unique task or mission. Characteristics to examine when task-organizing the force include, but are not limited to: training, experience, equipage, sustainability, operating environment, enemy threat, and mobility.

TASM	[UK] Tactical Air-to-Surface Missile

TASM	[USA] Tomahawk Antishipping Missile

TASMO	Tactical Air Support Of Maritime Operations

TASO	Terminal Area Security Officers

TASS	[USA] Tactical Air Support Squadron

TASS	Tactical Air-to-Surface System

TASS	Tactical Analysis Support System (TAC)

TASSEL	TASS Element

TASTG	Tactical Air Support Training Group

TAT	To Accompany Troops

TAT	Transportation and Ammunition Tracking

TAT	Turnaround Time

TATR	Tactical Air Target Recommender

TATS	Tactical Airlift Training Squadron

TATS	Tactical Assessment Teams

TAV	[USA] Total Asset Visibility (GCCS)

TAV	Trans-Atmospheric Vehicle

TAW	[USA] Tactical Airlift Wing

TAWC	Tactical Air Warfare Center (Eglin AFB)

TAWDS	Transportable Automated Weather Distribution System

Taxable	[Allied] Operation of aircraft simulating a convoy near Cap dAntifer, as a diversion for the invasion in Normandy. 6 June 1944. The Lancasters of 617 squadron flew circles with a circumference of 22.39km, to simulate a convoy with a speed of 6 knots. See also Glimmer.

taxiway(*)	[USA] DoD:  A specially prepared or designated path on an airfield for the use of taxiing aircraft.

TB	Technical Bulletin

TBAP	[USSR] Tyazhyolobombardirovotschnii Aviatsonii Polk --- Heavy Bomber Regiment.

TBD	To Be Decided

TBD	To Be Determined

TBEP	Training Base Expansion Plan (TRADOC)

TBM	Tactical Ballistic Missiles

TBM	Theater Battle Management Tactical Ballistic Missile

TBM	Training Baseline Materials

TBO	Time Between Overhauls

TC	[NATO] Transit Corridor

TC	Transfer Channel

TC	Transition Components (WIS)

TC	Transportation Coordinator

TC AIMS	Transportation Coordinator's Automated Information for Movements System (NAVSUP)

TC-ACCIS	Transportation Coordinator's Automated Command and Control Information System (DCA)

TC2-21	21st Century Tactical Command and Control Study (AFSC)

TC2S	Transportation Command and Control System

TC4	Transportable Command and Control Computer Center (USA)

TCA	Target Class Assessment

TCAC	Tactical Collection and Analysis Center

TCAC(D)	Technical Control and Analysis Center (Division) (USA)

TCACCIS	Transportation Coordinator Automated Command and Control System

TCAE	Technical Control and Analysis Element (USA)

TCAIMS	Transportation Coordinator's Automated Information for Movements System

TCAS	Technical Control and Analysis Section (USA)

TCAS	Traffic alert and Collision Avoidance System

TCATA	TRADOC Combined Arms Test Activity (USA)

TCB	Transmission Control Block

TCB	Trusted Computer Base

TCC	[USA] DoD:  See transportation component command.

TCC	Telecommunication Center

TCC	Telecommunications Control Center

TCC	Traffic Control Center

TCC	Transmission Control Codes

TCC	Transportation Coordination Center

TCC Upgrade	Telecommunications Center AUTODIN Terminal Equipment Replacement and Upgrade Program

TCC(A)	Theater Communications Command (USA)

TCCF	Tactical Communications Control Facility (TRI-TAC)

TCCP	Telecommunications Command Control Projects

TCD	Tactical Control Director

TCDIS	Transportation Coordinator Deployment Information System (JDA)

TCE	Terminal Control Element

TCF	Tactical Combat Force

TCF	Technical Control Facility

TCFC	Transec Communications Front-End Controller

TCG	Tactical Control Group

TCG	Target Constant Generation

TCG	Time Code Generator

TCHTG	Technical Training Group

TCI	Target Class Identification

TCIO	Task Control and Information Office

TCIP	Technical Control Improvement Program

TCIP	Technical Control System Improvement/Control Technician Improvement Plan

TCM	Terminal Control Mechanism

TCM	Time Compression Multiplexing

TCMD	Transportation Control Movement Document

TCMP	Transportation Control and Movement Plan

TCN	Transportation Control Number

TCO	Tactical Combat Operation System (USMC)

TCO	Technical Control Operator

TCO	Telecommunications Certification Office

TCO	Telecommunications Control Office

TCO	Telephone Control Officer (USAF)

TCO	Termination Contracting Office

TCOSS	Technical Control Operations Support System

TCOT	Tactical Control Operations Teams

TCP	Tactical Cryptologic Program

TCP	Task Change Proposal

TCP	Telecommunications Protocol

TCP	Transmission Control Protocol (MIL-STD-1778)

TCP	Transport Control Protocol

TCP/IP	Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol

TCR	Technical Control Rebuild

TCRP	Tactical Command Readiness Program (USAREUR)

TCS	[USA] Television Camera System, long-distance TV cameras to aid in the visual identification of aircraft.

TCS	[USA] Troop Carrier Squadron

TCS	Tactical Command System (USN)

TCS	Tactical Computer System

TCS	Tactical Control Squadron

TCS	Theater Communications System

TCSEC	Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria (DoD)

TCSP	Technical Control Systems Program

TCSS	Technical Control Software Support/Telecommunications Service System

TCSTS	Tactical Communications Systems Technical Standards

TCT	Tactical Computer Terminal

TCTO	Time Compliance Technical Order

TCTS	Tactical Communications Systems Technical Standards

TCU	Teletypewriter Control Unit

TCU	Transit Control Unit

TCU	Transmission Control Unit

TCU	Transportation Control Unit

TCW	Tactical Control Wing

TCWG	Tactical Communications Working Group

TD	Table of Distribution

TD	Technical Data

TD	Transmitter Distributor

TDA	Table of Distribution and Allowances/Authorization

TDA	Tactical Decision Aids (AWS)

TDB	Technical Data Base

TDC	Technical Development Center

TDC	Time Distance Calculator (JCS)

TDCA	[USA] Tactical Deployment & Control Aircraft

TDCA	Tactical Deployment Coordination Aircraft

TDCS	Traffic Data Collection System

TDD	Target DGZ Designation

TDD/SP	Top Down Design and Structured Programming

TDDL	Time Division Data Link

TDF	Tactical Digital Facsimile

TDI	Target Data Inventory

TDICMS	Redesign of Technical Data/Configuration Management System

TDL	Transition Documentation Library

TDM	Time Division Multiplexing

TDMA	Time Division Multiple Access

TDMS	Time-Shared Data Management System

TDOA	Time Difference Of Arrival

TDOP	Total DCS Operations Plan (DCA)

TDOs	Tactical Deception Officers (TAF)

TDP	Technical Data Package

TDP	Technical Development Plan

TDP	Technology Development Program

TDP	Training Development Plan

TDR	Traffic Distribution Record

TDRS	Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (NASA)

TDRSS	Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System (NASA)

TDS	Tactical Data Station/System (ESD)

TDS	Transaction Driven System

TDSC	Tinker Data Services Center

TDSM	Time Division Switching Matrix

TDSP	Top Down Structured Programming

TDSQ	Training Development Squadron

TDTC	Test, Development, and Training Center

TDU	Threat Display Unit

TDY	[USA] Temporary Duty

TE	Task Element

TE	Technical Evaluation

TE	Terminal Equipment

TE	Transverse Electric

Teal Ruby	[USA] Program to develop a satellite to detect aircraft from space by IR measurements.

TeamMate	Comm Intercept System (TRQ32V) (USA)

Team Pack	Noncomm Intercept System (MSQ103)(USA)

Team Spirit	[USA] Exercise.

TEAMS	Tactical EA6B Mission Planning System

tear line	[USA] DoD:  A physical line on an intelligence message or document which separates categories of information that have been approved for foreign disclosure and release. Normally, the intelligence below the tear line is that which has been previously cleared for disclosure or release.

TEB	Tactical Exploitation Battalion (USA)

TEC	Monitor Terminal Equipment Configuration

TECDOC	[USA] DoD:  See technical documentation.

tech	technical

technical analysis(*)	[USA] DoD:  In imagery interpretation, the precise description of details appearing on imagery.

technical assistance	[USA] DoD:  The providing of advice, assistance, and training pertaining to the installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment.

technical characteristics	[USA] DoD:  Those characteristics of equipment which pertain primarily to the engineering principles involved in producing equipment possessing desired military characteristics, e.g., for electronic equipment, technical characteristics include such items as circuitry, and types and arrangement of components.

technical documentation	[USA] DoD:  Visual information documentation (with or without sound as an integral documentation component) of an actual event made for purposes of evaluation. Typically, technical documentation contributes to the study of human or mechanical factors, procedures, and processes in the fields of medicine, science, logistics, research, development, test and evaluation, intelligence, investigations, and armament delivery. Also called TECDOC. See also visual information documentation.

technical escort	[USA] DoD:  An individual technically qualified and properly equipped to accompany designated material requiring a high degree of safety or security during shipment.

technical evaluation	[USA] DoD:  The study and investigations by a developing agency to determine the technical suitability of material, equipment, or a system, for use in the Military Services. See also operational evaluation.

technical information	[USA] DoD:  Information, including scientific information, which relates to research, development, engineering, test, evaluation, production, operation, use, and maintenance of munitions and other military supplies and equipment.

technical intelligence	[USA] DoD:  Intelligence derived from exploitation of foreign materiel, produced for strategic, operational, and tactical level commanders. Technical intelligence begins when an individual service member finds something new on the battlefield and takes the proper steps to report it. The item is then exploited at succeedingly higher levels until a countermeasure is produced to neutralize the adversary's technological advantage. Also called TECHINT. See also intelligence; scientific and technical intelligence.

technical operational

   intelligence	[USA] DoD:  A Defense Intelligence Agency initiative to provide enhanced scientific and technical intelligence to the commanders of unified commands and their subordinates through a closed loop system involving all Service and Defense Intellligence Agency scientific and technical intelligence centers. Through a system manager in the National Military Joint Intelligence Center, the technical operational intelligence program provides timely collection, analysis, and dissemination of area of responsibility specific scientific and technical intelligence to combatant commanders and their subordinates for planning, training, and executing joint operations. Also called TOPINT.

technical review authority	[USA] DoD:  The organization tasked to provide specialized technical or administrative expertise to the primary review authority or coordinating review authority for joint publications. See also coordinating review authority; joint publication; primary review authority.

technical specification(*)	[USA] DoD:  A detailed description of technical requirements stated in terms suitable to form the basis for the actual design development and production processes of an item having the qualities specified in the operational characteristics. See also operational characteristics.

technical supply operations	[USA] DoD:  Operations performed by supply units or technical supply elements of supply and maintenance units in acquiring, accounting for, storing, and issuing Class II and IV items needed by supported units and maintenance activities.

technical survey	[USA] DoD:  A complete electronic and physical inspection to ascertain that offices, conference rooms, war rooms, and other similar locations where classified information is discussed are free of monitoring systems.  See also sweep.

TECOM	Test & Evaluation Command (USA)

TECS	Treasury Enforcement Communications System

TED	Testability and Embedded Diagnostic

TED	Trunk Encryption Device

TEDREP	Type Unit Equipment Detail Report (USA)

TEDS	[USA] Tactical Expendable Drone System.

TEDSS	Tactical Environmental Data Support System (TAC)

TEFSA	Territorial Forces Effectiveness File

TEG	[USA] Test and Evaluation Group

TEL	Transporter Erector Launcher

TEL(AR)	TransporterErectorLauncher (And Radar)

TELCO	Telephone Company

TELCOM	WWMCCS Site Telecommunications Configuration System

TELCON	Telephone Conversation

telecommunication(*)	[USA] DoD:  Any transmission, emission, or reception of signs, signals, writings, images, sounds, or information of any nature by wire, radio, visual, or other electromagnetic systems.

telecommunications center	[USA] DoD:  A facility, normally serving more than one organization or terminal, responsible for transmission, receipt, acceptance, processing and distribution of incoming and outgoing messages.

teleconference(*)	[USA] DoD:  A conference between persons remote from one another but linked by a telecommunications system.

TELEFAX	Telecommunications Facsimile

TELEMAN	Telephone Management System (USAF)

telemetry intelligence	[USA] DoD:  Technical intelligence derived from the intercept, processing, and analysis of foreign telemetry. Telemetry intelligence is a category of foreign instrumentation signals intelligence. Also called TELINT. See also electronics intelligence; intelligence; foreign instrumentation signals intelligence.

TELENET	Telecommunications Network Protocol

TELENET	Teletypewriter Network

teleprocessing	[USA] DoD:  The combining of telecommunications and computer operations interacting in the automatic processing, reception, and transmission of data and/or information.

TELER	Telecommunication Requirements

teleran system	[USA] DoD:  A navigational system which: a. employs ground-based search radar equipment along an airway to locate aircraft flying near that airway; b. transmits, by television means, information pertaining to these aircraft and other information to the pilots of properly equipped aircraft; and c. provides information to the pilots appropriate for use in the landing approach.

TELESPO	Computer Operator Console Training

television imagery	[USA] DoD:  Imagery acquired by a television camera and recorded or transmitted electronically.

TELEX	Teletypewriter Exchange Service

TELINT	[USA] DoD:  See telemetry intelligence.

TELINT	Telemetry Intelligence

telling	[USA] DoD:  See track telling.

TELNET	GTE Commercial Data Network

TELNET	Telecommunication Network

TELNET	Terminal to Host Communication Service Protocol (MIL-STD-1782)

TELPAK	Telecommunications Package

TEMP	Test and Evaluation Master Plan

temperature gradient	[USA] DoD:  At sea, a temperature gradient is the change of temperature with depth; a positive gradient is a temperature increase with an increase in depth, and a negative gradient is a temperature decrease with an increase in depth.

Tempest	Unclassified Name For Investigation/Study Of Compromising Emanation

TEMPLAR	Tactical Expert Mission Planner (RADC)

temporary cemetery(*)	[USA] DoD:  A cemetery for the purpose of: a. The initial burial of the remains if the circumstances permit or b. The reburial of remains exhumed from an emergency burial.

TEMS	Technical Engineering and Management Support

TEMS	Turbine Engine Monitoring System

TENCAP	Tactical Exploitation of National Capabilities Program

TENIS	Terminal Environment Network Information System

Tentara Udara Diraya Malaysia	[Malaysia] Royal Malaysian Air Force

TEOA	Test and Evaluation Objective Annex

TEP	Tactical ELINT Processor

TEP	Technical Evaluation Program

TEP	Terminal Emulation Processor

TEP	Thermal Exchange Pump (Honeywell)

TEP	Traffic Engineering Program

TEPI	Training Equipment Planning Information

TER	Triple Ejection Rack

TERB	Time Enroute Bulletin

TERCOM	Terrain Contour Matching --- Navigation by comparison of the terrain with a stored map.

Terec	[USA] Tactical Electronic REConnaissance sensor with real time-datalink capability. Litton AN/ALQ-125 Terec.

TEREC	Tactical Electronic Reconnaissance (USAF)

TEREC GP	TEREC Ground Processor

TERF	Terrain (following) flight

terminal clearance capacity	[USA] DoD:  The amount of cargo or personnel that can be moved through and out of a terminal on a daily basis.

terminal control area	[USA] DoD:  A control area or portion thereof normally situated at the confluence of air traffic service routes in the vicinity of one or more major airfields. See also airway; control area; controlled airspace; control zone.

terminal guidance	[USA] DoD:  1. The guidance applied to a guided missile between midcourse guidance and arrival in the vicinity of the target. 2. Electronic, mechanical, visual, or other assistance given an aircraft pilot to facilitate arrival at, operation within or over, landing upon, or departure from an air landing or airdrop facility. See also guidance.

terminal operations	[USA] DoD:  The reception, processing, and staging of passengers, the receipt, transit storage and marshalling of cargo, the loading and unloading of ships or aircraft, and the manifesting and forwarding of cargo and passengers to destination.

terminal phase	[USA] DoD:  That portion of the trajectory of a ballistic missile between reentry into the atmosphere or the end of the mid-course phase and impact or arrival in the vicinity of the target. See also boost phase; midcourse phase; reentry phase.

terminal velocity(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. Hypothetical maximum speed a body could attain along a specified flight path under given conditions of weight and thrust if diving through an unlimited distance in air of specified uniform density. 2. Remaining speed of a projectile at the point in its downward path where it is level with the muzzle of the weapon.

TERMS	Terminal Management system (MTMC)

TERMS	Test Equipment Reporting Management System

TERPES	TAC Electronic Reconnaissance Processing Evaluation System

TERPS	Terminal Instrument Procedures

TERRAIN	Terrain Analysis File

terrain analysis(*)	[USA] DoD:  The collection, analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of geographic information on the natural and manmade features of the terrain, combined with other relevant factors, to predict the effect of the terrain on military operations.

terrain avoidance system(*)	[USA] DoD:  A system which provides the pilot or navigator of an aircraft with a situation display of the ground or obstacles which project above either a horizontal plane through the aircraft or a plane parallel to it, so that the pilot can maneuver the aircraft to avoid the obstruction.

terrain clearance system(*)	[USA] DoD:  A system which provides the pilot, or autopilot, of an aircraft with climb or dive signals such that the aircraft will maintain a selected height over flat ground and clear the peaks of undulating ground within the selected height in a vertical plane through the flight vector. This system differs from terrain following in that the aircraft need not descend into a valley to follow the ground contour.

terrain exercise	[USA] DoD:  An exercise in which a stated military situation is solved on the ground, the troops being imaginary and the solution usually being in writing.

terrain flight(*)	[USA] DoD:  Flight close to the Earth's surface during which airspeed, height and/or altitude are adapted to the contours and cover of the ground in order to avoid enemy detection and fire.

terrain following system(*)	[USA] DoD:  A system which provides the pilot or autopilot of an aircraft with climb or dive signals such that the aircraft will maintain as closely as possible, a selected height above a ground contour in a vertical plane through the flight vector.

terrain intelligence	[USA] DoD:  Processed information on the military significance of natural and manmade characteristics of an area.

terrain study	[USA] DoD:  An analysis and interpretation of natural and manmade features of an area, their effects on military operations, and the effect of weather and climate on these features.

terrestrial environment	[USA] DoD:  The Earth's land area, including its manmade and natural surface and sub-surface features, and its interfaces and interactions with the atmosphere and the oceans.

terrestrial reference guidance	[USA] DoD:  The technique of providing intelligence to a missile from certain characteristics of the surface over which the missile is flown, thereby achieving flight along a predetermined path. See also guidance.

terrorism	[USA] DoD:  The calculated use of violence or threat of violence to inculcate fear; intended to coerce or to intimidate governments or societies in the pursuit of goals that are generally political, religious, or ideological. See also antiterrorism; combatting terrorism; counterterrorism; terrorist; terrorist groups; terrorist threat conditions.

terrorist	[USA] DoD:  An individual who uses violence, terror, and intimidation to achieve a result. See also terrorism.

terrorist groups	[USA] DoD:  Any element regardless of size or espoused cause, which repeatedly commits acts of violence or threatens violence in pursuit of its political, religious, or ideological objectives. See also terrorism.

terrorist threat conditions	[USA] DoD:  A Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-approved program standardizing the Military Services' identification of and recommended responses to terrorist threats against US personnel and facilities. This program facilitates inter-Service coordination and support for antiterrorism activities.  Also called THREATCONS. There are four THREATCONS above normal: a. THREATCON ALPHA--This condition applies when there is a general threat of possible terrorist activity against personnel and facilities, the nature and extent of which are unpredictable, and circumstances do not justify full implementation of THREATCON BRAVO measures. However, it may be necessary to implement certain measures from higher THREATCONS resulting from intelligence received or as a deterrent. The measures in this THREATCON must be capable of being maintained indefinitely.  b. THREATCON BRAVO--This condition applies when an increased and more predictable threat of terrorist activity exists. The measures in this THREATCON must be capable of being maintained for weeks without causing undue hardship, affecting operational capability, and aggravating relations with local authorities. c. THREATCON CHARLIE--This condition applies when an incident occurs or intelligence is received indicating some form of terrorist action against personnel and facilities is imminent. Implementation of measures in this THREATCON for more than a short period probably will create hardship and affect the peacetime activities of the unit and its personnel. d. THREATCON DELTA--This condition applies in the immediate area where a terrorist attack has occurred or when intelligence has been received that terrorist action against a specific location or person is likely. Normally, this THREATCON is declared as a localized condition. See also antiterrorism.

TERS	Tactical Event Reporting System

TES	[USA] Test and Evaluation Squadron

TES	Tactical Environment Simulator

TESS	Tactical Environmental Support System

TESS	The Extended Simulation System (TAC)

test depth(*)	[USA] DoD:  The depth to which the submarine is tested by actual or simulated submergence. See also maximum operating depth.

tests	[USA] DoD:  See service test; troop test.

TESWG	TRAMCON Engineering Subworking Group

TET	Technical Evaluation Test

TET	Turbine-Entry Temperature

TETAP	Test and Evaluation Tasking Plan

TEWES	Tactical Electronic Warfare Environment Simulator (USN)

TEWS	Tactical Electronic Warfare System

TEX	Text Executive Processor

TEZ	Total Exclusion Zone

TF	[USA] Task Force

TF	Terrain Following

TFC	Tactical Fusion Center

TFC	Traffic

TFCA	Total Force Capability Assessment

TFCC	Tactical Flag Command Center (USN)

TFCC	Tactical Fleet Control

TFCC/FDDS	Tactical Flag Command Center/Flag Data Display System

TFCS	Treasury Financial Communications System

TFD	Tactical Fusion Division (USAF)

TFE	Transportation Feasibility Estimator (JOPS)

TFG	[USA] Tactical Fighter Group (USAF)

TFG	Transportation Facility Guide (MTMC)

TFIV	Task Force IV

TFMRDBS	Total Force Manpower Requirements Data Base

TFP	Time and Frequency Processing

TFR	Terrain Following Radar

TFS	[USA] Tactical Fighter Squadron

TFS	136th TFS  Rockys Raiders

TFS	308th TFS  Emerald Knights

TFS	481th TFS  Crusaders

TFS	Traffic Flow Security

TFTG	Tactical Fighter Training Group

TFTS	[USA] Tactical Fighter Training Squadron

TFTW	[USA] Tactical Fighter Training Wing

TFW	[USA] Tactical Fighter Wing

TFW	366th TFW 'Gunslingers'

TFW	8th TFW  Wolf Pack

TFWC	Tactical Fighter Weapons Center (NELLIS AFB)

TFX	[USA] Tactical Fighter Experimental. Became the F-111.

TG	[USA] Test Group

TG	Task Group

TG	Transmission Group

TGCR	Tactical Generic Cable Replacement

TGIF	Tactical Ground Intercept Facility

TGIF	Transportable Ground Intercept Facility

TGIF II	Tactical Ground Intercept Facility (ESC)

TGM	Trunk Group Multiplexer

TGSM	Terminally Guided Submunition

TGW	Terminally Guided Weapon

TH	Transportation & Handling

TH	True Heading

THAAD	[USA] Theater High-Altitude Air Defense

THAIS	Type Commanders, Headquarters Automated Information System (USN)

THAP	[USA] Tactical High Altitude Penetrator. Alleged Northrop technology demonstrator for the (also alleged) stealth reconnaissance aircraft TR-3. 1981.

theater	[USA] DoD:  The geographical area outside the continental United States for which a commander of a combatant command has been assigned responsibility.

theater of focus	[USA] DoD:  A theater in which operations are most critical to national interests and are assigned the highest priority for allocation of resources. See also economy of force theater.

theater of operations	[USA] DoD:  See area of operations.

theater of war	[USA] DoD:  See area of war.

theater strategy	[USA] DoD:  The art and science of developing integrated strategic concepts and courses of action directed toward securing the objectives of national and alliance or coalition security policy and strategy by the use of force, threatened use of force, or operations not involving the use of force within a theater. See also military strategy; national military strategy; national security strategy; strategy.

thermal crossover	[USA] DoD:  The natural phenomenon which normally occurs twice daily when temperature conditions are such that there is a loss of contrast between two adjacent objects on infrared imagery.

thermal energy	[USA] DoD:  The energy emitted from the fireball as thermal radiation. The total amount of thermal energy received per unit area at a specified distance from a nuclear explosion is generally expressed in terms of calories per square centimeter.

thermal exposure(*)	[USA] DoD:  The total normal component of thermal radiation striking a given surface throughout the course of a detonation; expressed in calories per square centimeter and/or megajoules per square meter.

thermal imagery(*)	[USA] DoD:  Imagery produced by sensing and recording the thermal energy emitted or reflected from the objects which are imaged.

thermal pulse	[USA] DoD:  The radiant power versus time pulse from a nuclear weapon detonation.

thermal radiation(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. The heat and light produced by a nuclear explosion. (DOD) 2. Electromagnetic radiations emitted from a heat or light source as a consequence of its temperature; it consists essentially of ultraviolet, visible, and infrared radiations.

thermal shadow(*)	[USA] DoD:  The tone contrast difference of infrared linescan imagery which is caused by a thermal gradient which persists as a result of a shadow of an object which has been moved.

thermal X-rays(*)	[USA] DoD:  The electromagnetic radiation, mainly in the soft (low-energy) X-ray region, emitted by the debris of a nuclear weapon by virtue of its extremely high temperature.

thermonuclear weapon(*)	[USA] DoD:  A weapon in which very high temperatures are used to bring about the fusion of light nuclei such as those of hydrogen isotopes (e.g., deuterium and tritium) with the accompanying release of energy. The high temperatures required are obtained by means of fission.

thermonuclear(*)	[USA] DoD:  An adjective referring to the process (or processes) in which very high temperatures are used to bring about the fusion of light nuclei, with the accompanying liberation of energy.

THI	Time Handed In

third area conflict	[USA] DoD:  Not to be used. See cold war; general war; guerrilla warfare; limited war; low intensity conflict.

THK	[Turkey] Turk Hava KuvvetleriTurkish Air Force

THMT	Tactical High Mobility Terminal

thorough decontamination(*)	[USA] DoD:  Decontamination carried out by a unit, with or without external support, to reduce contamination on personnel, equipment, materiel and/or working areas to the lowest possible levels, to permit the partial or total removal of individual protective equipment and to maintain operations with minimum degradation. This may include terrain decontamination beyond the scope of operational decontamination. See also decontamination; immediate decontamination; operational decontamination.

THP	Terminal to Host Protocol

threat analysis	[USA] DoD:  In antiterrorism, threat analysis is a continual process of compiling and examining all available information concerning potential terrorist activities by terrorist groups which could target a facility. A threat analysis will review the factors of a terrorist group's existence, capability, intentions, history, and ttargeting, as well as the security environment within which friendly forces operate. Threat analysis is an essential step in identifying probability of terrorist attack and results in a threat assessment.  See also antiterrorism.

threat and vulnerability

   assessment	[USA] DoD:  In antiterrorism, the pairing of a facility's threat analysis and vulnerability analysis. See also antiterrorism.

threat identification and

   assessment	[USA] DoD:  The Joint Operation Planning and Execution System function that provides timely warning of potential threats to US interests; intelligence collection requirements; the effects of environmental, physical, and health hazards, and cultural factors on friendly and enemy operations; and determines the enemy military posture and possible intentions.

threat-oriented munitions(*)	[USA] DoD:  In stockpile planning, munitions intended to neutralize a finite assessed threat and for which the total requirement is determined by an agreed mathematical model. See also level-of-effort munitions.

THREATCON ALPHA	[USA] DoD:  See terrorist threat conditions.

THREATCON BRAVO	[USA] DoD:  See terrorist threat conditions.

THREATCON CHARLIE	[USA] DoD:  See terrorist threat conditions.

THREATCON DELTA	[USA] DoD:  See terrorist threat conditions.

THREATCONS	[USA] DoD:  See terrorist threat conditions.

threshold(*)	[USA] DoD:  The beginning of that portion of the runway usable for landing.

throughput	[USA] DoD:  The average quantity of cargo and passengers that can pass through a port on a daily basis from arrival at the port to loading onto a ship or plane, or from the discharge from a ship or plane to the exit (clearance) from the port complex. Throughput is usually expressed in measurement tons, short tons, or passengers. Reception and storage limitation may affect final throughput.

THS	Test Host Substitute

Thunderbolt	[USA] Joint operation of the USN, USCG, US customs and DEA against drug transporting aircraft, in 1981. Seized 45 aircraft in 77 days.

Thunderbolt II	[USA] DoD:  A twin-engine, subsonic, turbofan, tactical fighter/bomber. It is capable of employing a variety of air-to-surface-launched weapons in the close air support role.  Short-field, unimproved surfaces are considered normal takeoff/landing operating areas. This aircraft is also capable of long endurance in the target area and is supplemented by air refueling. An internally mounted 30-mm cannon is capable of destroying a wide variety of armor-protected vehicles. Designated as A-10.

Thunderclap	[Allied] Bombardment campaign against German cities, early in 1945.  Halted after the attack on Dresden.

Thunderstick II	[USA] Modification of the F-105D with a new nav/attack system in a dorsal spine.

THURSIS	The Human Roles in Space (NASA)

THZ	Tera Hertz

TI	Technical Interchange

TI	Thermal Imager

TI	Trials Installation

TIALD	[UK] Thermal Imaging and Laser Designation.

TIAP	Theater Intelligence Architecture Program (DIA/AFIN)

TIARA	[USA] DoD:  See tactical intelligence and related activities.

TIAS	[USA] Target Identification and Acquisition System, fitted to some A-6B Intruders.

TIB	Target Intelligence Branch

TIBS	Tactical Information Broadcast System

TIC	[USA] Troops In Contact

TIC	Technical Interface Concept

TIC	Telecommunications Information Center

TIC	Theater Intelligence Center

TIC	Tool Issue Center

TIC	Transaction Identification Code

TICARRS	Tactical Interim CMS & REMIS Reporting System

TID	Technical Implementation Directive

TIDCS	Transitional Integrated DCS

TIDP	Technical Interface Design Plan (TACS/TADS)

TIDPTE	Technical Interface Design PlanTest Edition

TIDY	Teletype Integrated Display System

tie down diagram(*)	[USA] DoD:  A drawing indicating the prescribed method of securing a particular item of cargo within a specific type of vehicle.

tie down point pattern(*)	[USA] DoD:  The pattern of tie down points within a vehicle.

tie down point(*)	[USA] DoD:  An attachment point provided on or within a vehicle for securing cargo.

tie down(*)	[USA] DoD:  The fastening or securing of a load to its carrier by use of ropes, cables or other means to prevent shifting during transport.  Also used (as a noun) to describe the material employed to secure a load.

tied on	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, a code meaning, "The aircraft indicated is in formation with me."

TIF	Tactical Interface Facility

TIG	Tactical Intelligence Group

TIG	The Inspector General, a publication of Air Combat Command (USAF)

TIG	Time In Grade

TIG	Track Initiation and Grouping

TIG	Transmission Identification Generator

Tiger FAC	[USA] Fast-jet FAC. F-4Es were used.

Tiger Force	[UK] Force created by the UK in 1945 for deployment to the Far East.  This was made unnecessary by the end of WWII.

Tiger Hound	[USA] Interdiction missions over Laos, during the Vietnam war.

TIL	Transportation Information Library

TILO	Technical and Industrial Liaison Office

TILS	TMDE Inventory List System

tilt angle(*)	[USA] DoD:  The angle between the optical axis of an air camera and the vertical at the time of exposure. See also angle of depression.

TIM	Target Identification Markers

TIM	Technical Interchange Meeting

time	[USA] DoD:  An epoch, i.e., the designation of an instant on a selected time scale, astronomical or atomic. It is used in the sense of time of day.

time and frequency standard	[USA] DoD:  A reference value of time and time interval. Standards of time and frequency are determined by astronomical observations and by the operation of atomic clocks and other advanced timekeeping instruments. They are disseminated by transport of clocks, radio transmissions, satellite relay, and other means.

time and material contract	[USA] DoD:  A contract providing for the procurement of supplies or services on the basis of: a. direct labor hours at specified fixed hourly rates (which rates include direct and indirect labor, overhead, and profit); and b. material at cost.

time fuze(*)	[USA] DoD:  A fuze which contains a graduated time element to regulate the time interval after which the fuze will function. See also fuze.

time interval	[USA] DoD:  Duration of a segment of time without reference to when the time interval begins or ends. Time intervals may be given in seconds of time or fractions thereof.

time of attack	[USA] DoD:  The hour at which the attack is to be launched. If a line of departure is prescribed, it is the hour at which the line is to be crossed by the leading elements of the attack.

time of delivery	[USA] DoD:  The time at which the addressee or responsible relay agency receipts for a message.

time of flight(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, the time in seconds from the instant a weapon is fired, launched, or released from the delivery vehicle or weapons system to the instant it strikes or detonates.

time of origin	[USA] DoD:  The time at which a message is released for transmission.

time of receipt	[USA] DoD:  The time at which a receiving station completes reception of a message.

time on target	[USA] DoD:  1. Time at which aircraft are scheduled to attack/photograph the target. 2. The actual time at which aircraft attack/photograph the target. 3. The time at which a nuclear detonation is planned at a specified desired ground zero.

time on target (air)	[USA] DoD:  See time on target--Parts 1 and 2.

time over target (nuclear)	[USA] DoD:  See time on target--Part 3.

time over target conflict	[USA] DoD:  A situation wherein two or more delivery vehicles are scheduled such that their proximity violates the established separation criteria for yield, time, distance, or all three.

time slot(*)	[USA] DoD:  Period of time during which certain activities are governed by specific regulations.

time-phased force and

   deployment data	[USA] DoD:  The computer-supported data base portion of an operation plan; it contains time-phased force data, non-unit-related cargo and personnel data, and movement data for the operation plan, including: a. In-place units. b. Units to be deployed to support the operation plan with a priority indicating the desired sequence for their arrival at the port of debarkation. c. Routing of forces to be deployed. d. Movement data associated with deploying forces. e. Estimates of non-unit-related cargo and personnel movements to be conducted concurrently with the deployment of forces. f. Estimate of transportation requirements that must be fulfilled by common-user lift resources as well as those requirements that can be fulfilled by assigned or attached transportation resources. Also called TPFDD.

time-phased force and

   deployment data

   maintenance	[USA] DoD:  The deliberate planning process that requires a supported commander to incorporate changes to a time-phased force and deployment data (TPFDD) that occur after the TPFDD becomes effective for execution. TPFDD maintenance is conducted by the supported combatant commander in coordination with the supporting combatant commanders, Service components, US Transportation Command, and other agencies as required. At designated intervals, changes to data in the TPFDD, including force structure, standard reference files, and Services' type unit characteristics file, are updated in Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) to ensure currency of deployment data. TPFDD maintenance may also be used to update the TPFDD for Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff or Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan submission in lieu of refinement during the JOPES plan development phase. Also called TPFDD maintenance. See also time-phased force and deployment data; time-phased force and deployment data refinement.

time-phased force and

   deployment data refinement	[USA] DoD:  For both global and regional operation plan development, the process consists of several discrete phases time-phased force and deployment data (TPFDD) that may be conducted sequentially or concurrently, in whole or in part. These phases are Concept, Plan Development, and Review. The Plan Development Phase consists of several subphases: Forces, Logistics, and Transportation, with shortfall identification associated with each phase. The Plan Development phases are collectively referred to as TPFDD refinement. The normal TPFDD refinement process consists of sequentially refining forces, logistics (non-unit-related personnel and sustainment), and transportation data to develop a TPFDD file that supports a feasible and adequate overlapping of several refinement phases. The decision is made by the supported commander, unless otherwise directed by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. For global planning, refinement conferences are conducted by the Joint Staff in conjunction with US Transportation Command. TPFDD refinement is conducted in coordination with supported and supporting commanders, Services, the Joint Staff, and other supporting agencies. Commander in Chief, US Transportation Command, will normally host refinement conferences at the request of the Joint Staff or the supported commander. Also called TPFDD refinement. See also time-phased force and deployment data; time-phased force and deployment data maintenance.

time-phased force and

   deployment list	[USA] DoD:  Appendix 1 to Annex A of the operation plan. It identifies types and/or actual units required to support the operation plan and indicates origin and ports of debarkation or ocean area. It may also be generated as a computer listing from the time-phased force and deployment data. Also called TPFDL.

time-sensitive special

   operations planning	[USA] DoD:  The planning for the deployment and employment of assigned, attached, and allocated forces and resources that occurs in response to an actual situation.  Time-sensitive planners base their plan on the actual circumstances that exist at the time planning occurs. See also deliberate planning.

time-sensitive targets	[USA] DoD:  Those targets requiring immediate response because they pose (or will soon pose) a clear and present danger to friendly forces or are highly lucrative, fleeting targets of opportunity.

time-to-go	[USA] DoD:  During an air intercept, the time to fly to the offset point from any given interceptor position; after passing the offset point, the time to fly to the intercept point.

times	[USA] DoD:  (C-, D-, M-days end at 2400 hours Universal Time (zulu time) and are assumed to be 24 hours long for planning.) The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff normally coordinates the proposed date with the commanders of the appropriate unified and specified commands, as well as any recommended changes to C-day. L-hour will be established per plan, crisis, or theater of operations and will apply to both air and surface movements. Normally, L-hour will be established to allow C-day to be a 24-hour day. a. C-day. The unnamed day on which a deployment operation commences or is to commence. The deployment may be movement of troops, cargo, weapon systems, or a combination of these elements using any or all types of transport. The letter "C" will be the only one used to denote the above. The highest command or headquarters responsible for coordinating the planning will specify the exact meaning of C-day within the aforementioned definition. The command or headquarters directly responsible for the execution of the operation, if other than the one coordinating the planning, will do so in light of the meaning specified by the highest command or headquarters coordinating the planning. b. D-day. The unnamed day on which a particular operation commences or is to commence. c. F-hour. The effective time of announcement by the Secretary of Defense to the Military Departments of a decision to mobilize Reserve units. d. H-hour. The specific hour on D-day at which a particular operation commences. e. L-hour. The specific hour on C-day at which a deployment operation commences or is to commence. f. M-day. The term used to designate the unnamed day on which full mobilization commences or is due to commence. g. N-day. The unnamed day an active duty unit is notified for deployment or redeployment. h. R-day. Redeployment day. The day on which redeployment of major combat, combat support, and combat service support forces begins in an operation. i. S-day. The day the President authorizes Selected Reserve callup (not more than 200,000). j. T-day. The effective day coincident with Presidential declaration of National Emergency and authorization of partial mobilization (not more than 1,000,000 personnel exclusive of the 200,000 callup). k. W-day.  Declared by the National Command Authorities, W-day is associated with an adversary decision to prepare for war (unambiguous strategic warning).

TIMIT	Time Interval

TIMS	Technical Information management System (USA)

TIMS	Theater Information Management System

TINS	Thermal Imaging Navigation Set

TIOP	Tactical Interface Operational Procedures

tip	[USA] DoD:  See pitch.

TIP	Target Impact Prediction

TIP	Telecommunications Implementation Plan

TIP	Terminal Interface Processor

TIP	Tracking And Impact Prediction

TIP	Transition and Integration Plan (DSCS)

TIPI	Tactical Image Processing Interpretation

TIPI	Tactical Information Processing and Interpretation

TIPI-IIS	Tactical Information Processing and Interpretation - Imagery Interpretation Segment

TIPIL	Turn In Point Item List

tips	[USA] DoD:  External fuel tanks.

TIPS	Terrain Intelligence Processing System

TIPS	Transportation Information Processing System (MAC)

TIR	Target Illuminating Radar

TIR	Thermal Imaging Radar

TIR	Tracking & Illumination Radar

TIR	Transportation Item Reporters

TIRAS	Task Identification and Resource Allocation System

TIROS	Television Infrared Observation Satellites (NOAA)

TIS	[USSR] Tyazhely Istrebitel Soprovozdeniya --- Heavy escort fighter.

TIS	TAC Information System

TIS	TACOPS Information System (TAC)

TIS	Tactical Intelligence Squadron (USAF)

TIS	Tactical Intelligence Support

TISA	TAC Information Systems Architecture

TISCA	Technical Information Storage and Control Application

TISD	Tactical Information Systems Division (TAC)

TISL	[USA] Target Indicator System Laser; the Pave Penny equipment.

TISS	TEWS Intermediate Support System (AFSC)

TISS	Transportation Information Subsystem

TISS	Troop Issue Subsistence System

TISSS	Tester Independent Support Software System

TISURS	Trainer Inventory Status Utilization Reporting System

TIT	[USA] Theater Indoctrination Trainingfamiliarization flights during the first combat operations.

Titanic	[Allied] Dropping of dummy paratroopers as a diversion during D-day, 6 June 1944.

title block	[USA] DoD:  See information box.

TIU	Trusted Interface Unit

TIWADS	TIP Interface with Automated Data System

TKA   	[USSR] Torpedniy kater (torpedo cutter)

TKG	Terminal Key Generators

TL	[NATO] Transit Level

TL	Technical Letter

TL	Transmission Level

TLAM	[USA] Tomahawk Land Attack Missile

TLC	Telecommunications Line Center

TLC	Telecommunications Live Controller

TLCC	Theater Logistics Coordination Center

TLCF	Teleconferencing

TLCSC	Top Level Computer Software Component

TLeLv	[USSR] Tiedustelulentolaivue

TLF	Temporary Lodging Facilities

TLP	[NATO] Tactical Leadership Program.

TLP	Test Level Point

TLP	Transmission Level Point

TLR	Telecommunications Leasing Request

TLRN	Technical Logistics Reference Network

TM	[USA] missiles:  	TM-61 Matador, TM-76 Mace

TM	Task Memory

TM	Tasking Memorandum

TM	Technical Manual

TM	Transverse Magnetic

TMA	Terminal Control Area

TMA	Traffic Management Agency

TMACS	Training Management Control System (USA)

TMARP	Tanker Mating and Ranging Program (SAC)

TMAS	Transaction Monitoring and Analysis System

TMCA	Transportation Management Control Agency

TMCS	Tactical Maintenance Control System

TMCS	Telecommunications Management and Control Subsystems

TMD	Tactical Munitions Dispenser

TMD	Theater Missile Defense

TMDE	Test Measurement & Diagnostic Equipment

TMDS	Theater Missile Defense System

TMF	Time Management Facility (Honeywell)

TMGS	Transportable Mobile Ground Station (USAF)

TMICS	Transportation Management Information Control System

TMIS	Technical Management Information System (NASA)

TMLS	Tactical Microwave Landing System

TMN	True Mach Number

TMO	Theater of Military Operations (Soviet)

TMO	Traffic Management Office

TMO	Transportation Movement Office

TMOS	Transportation Management/Optempo System (USN)

TMP	TAC Mission Processor

TMPC	Theater Mission Planning Center

TMPS	Theater Mission Planning system (SAC/JCS)

TMR	[UK] Thrust Measuring Rig, a crude VTOL craft, powered by two Rolls-Royce Nene jet engines, whose efflux was directed downwards.

TMR/TL	Table of Manpower Requirements/Troops List System (USMC)

TMS	Tactical Missile Squadron

TMT	TRAMCON Master Terminal

TMW	Tactical Missile Wing

TN	Technical Needs

TNAS	TELCON Network Administration System

TNC	Trunk Node Control

TNF	Theater Nuclear Forces

TNFC3	Tactical Nuclear Force Command, Control and Communications

TNFIP	Theater Nuclear Forces Improvement Plan

TNL	Target Nomination List

TNMCS	Total Not Mission Capable - Supply

TNT equivalent(*)	[USA] DoD:  A measure of the energy released from the detonation of a nuclear weapon, or from the explosion of a given quantity of fissionable material, in terms of the amount of TNT (Trinitrotoluene) which could release the same amount of energy when exploded.

TNW	Theater Nuclear War

TNW	Theater Nuclear Weapons

TNWS	Tactical Nuclear Weapons

TO	Take-Off

TO	Task Order

TO	Technical Order

TO	Transportation Officer

TO&E	Table of Organization and Equipment

TO&P	Technical Objectives and Plan

TOA	Table of Allowances

TOA	Task Order

TOA	Time of Arrival

TOA	Total Obligation AL Authority

TOA	Trade-Off Analysis

TOA	Transfer Of Authority

TOA	Transfer of Operational Authority

TOA	Transportation Operating Agency

TOC	Tactical Operations Center

TOC	Tactical Operations Center (USA)

TOC	TAF OPS Center

TOC	Technical Order Compliance

TOCA	Tactical Operations Center Automated System (USA)

TOCSE	Tactical Operations Center Support Element (USA)

TOD	Technical Objective Documents

TOD	Time of Delivery

TOD	Trade-Off Determination

TODA	Take-Off Distance Available

TODR	Take-Off Distance Required

TOE	Table of Organization and Equipment

TOF	Time of File

TOF	Time Of Flight

TOFAC	Technical Office Automation and Communication System (USN)

TOGW	Take-Off Gross Weight

TOI	[USA] DoD:  See track of interest.

TOJ	Track On Jam

TOL	Tactical Operating Location

TOL	Type Organization List

TOLD	Take Off and Landing Data

tolerance dose	[USA] DoD:  The amount of radiation which may be received by an individual within a specified period with negligible results.

TOLS	TERMS-On-Line System (MTMC)

TOLTS	Total On-line Test System

TOM	Technical Operations Manager

Tom Tom	Project to have a B-29 carry a fighter escort, with the weight supported by their own wings but the propulsive force generated by the bomber. Two F-84s were attached to its wingtips.

TOMA	Technical Order Management Agency

Tomahawk	[USA] DoD:  An air-, land-, ship-, or submarine-launched cruise missile with three variants: land attack with conventional or nuclear capability, and tactical anti-ship with conventional warhead.

TOMARR	Total Manpower Requirements and Resources

Tomcat	[USA] DoD:  A twin turbofan, dual-crew, supersonic, all-weather, long-range interceptor designed to operate from aircraft carriers. It carries a wide assortment of air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles and conventional ordnance. Primary mission is long-range fleet air defense with secondary close air support capability. Designated as F-14.

tone down	[USA] DoD:  See attenuation.

Tonga	[Allied] Airborne operations on D-day, to secure the left flank of the British landing sector.

Tonsil	[Allied] Barrage rockets used against V-1s.

TOP	Tactical Operations Planner

TOP	Technical and Office Protocol

TOP	Time of Preparation

TOP	Time-Sensitive Operation Planning Procedures

Top Flight	[USA] Altitude record flight by a McDonnell YF4H-1, 6 December 1959.  98560ft.

Top Off	[USA] Training in weapons delivery.

top secret	[USA] DoD:  See defense classification.

TOPINT	[USA] DoD:  See technical operational intelligence.

topographic base	[USA] DoD:  See chart base.

topographic map	[USA] DoD:  A map which presents the vertical position of features in measurable form as well as their horizontal positions. See also map.

TOPREP	Time-sensitive Operation Planning and Reporting

TOPS	Transportation Operational Personal Property Standard System (DoD)

TOPSEC	Top Secret

TOR	Tactical Operation Room

TOR	Tentative Operational Requirement

TOR	Terms of Reference

TOR	Time of Receipt

TORA	Take-Off Run Available

Torch	[Allied] Invasion of North Africa, 8 November 1942.

TORMS	TAC Operations Resources Management System (TAC)

torpedo defense net(*)	[USA] DoD:  A net employed to close an inner harbor to torpedoes fired from seaward or to protect an individual ship at anchor or underway.

TORR	Take-Off Run Required

TOS	Tactical Operations Squadron

TOS	Tactical Operations System (USA)

TOSM	Tenant Operations Systems Manager

TOSP	Tailored Ocean Surveillance Product

TOSS	Television Ordnance Scoring System

toss bombing	[USA] DoD:  A method of bombing where an aircraft flies on a line towards the target, puulls up in a vertical plane, releasing the bomb at an angle that will compensate for the effect of gravity drop on the bomb. Similar to loft bombing; unrestricted as to altitude. See also loft bombing; over-the-shoulder bombing.

TOT	Time of Transmission

TOT	Time Over Target

TOT BLOCK	Time Over Target Block Time

total active aircraft

   authorization	[USA] DoD:  The sum of the primary and backup aircraft authorizations.

total active aircraft inventory	[USA] DoD:  The sum of the primary and backup aircraft assigned to meet the total active aircraft authorization.

total dosage attack(*)	[USA] DoD:  A chemical operation which does not involve a time limit within which to produce the required toxic level.

total materiel assets	[USA] DoD:  The total quantity of an item available in the military system worldwide and all funded procurement of the item with adjustments to provide for transfers out of or into the inventory through the appropriation and procurement lead-time periods. It includes peacetime force materiel assets and war reserve stock.

total materiel requirement	[USA] DoD:  The sum of the peacetime force material requirement and the war reserve material requirement.

total mobilization	[USA] DoD:  See mobilization.

total nuclear war	[USA] DoD:  Not to be used. See general war.

total overall aircraft inventory	[USA] DoD:  The sum of the total active aircraft inventory and the inactive aircraft inventory.

total pressure(*)	[USA] DoD:  The sum of dynamic and static pressures.

total war	[USA] DoD:  Not to be used. See general war.

Totalize	[Allied] Attack against Falaise by the Canadian Army, 7 August 1944.  Halted on 9 August at 16km from Falaise.

TOU	Transmission Operating Unit

touchdown zone(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. For fixed wing aircraft--The first 3,000 feet or 1,000 meters of runway beginning at the threshold. 2. For rotary wings and vectored thrust aircraft--That portion of the helicopter landing area or runway used for landing.

touchdown(*)	[USA] DoD:  The contact, or moment of contact, of an aircraft or spacecraft with the landing surface.

TOV	Teleoperated Vehicle

TOW	[USA] Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wire-guidedan anti-tank missile, probably the most numerous guided missile ever. BGM-71.

TOW	Take-Off Weight

TOW (missile)	[USA] DoD:  A component of a tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-command link guided missile weapon system which is crew-portable.

TOWG	Technical Order Working Group

toxic chemical, biological, or

   radiological attack	[USA] DoD:  An attack directed at personnel, animals, or crops, using injurious agents of radiological, biological, or chemical origin.

toxin agent	[USA] DoD:  A poison formed as a specific secretion product in the metabolism of a vegetable or animal organism as distinguished from inorganic poisons. Such poisons can also be manufactured by synthetic processes.

TOYA	Ten Outstanding Young Airmen

TP	Teleprocessing Monitor

TP	Terminal Processing

TP	Test Plan

TP	Transaction Processor (Honeywell)

TP	Transition Plan

TP	Transport Protocol

TP4	Transport Protocol Class 4

TPA	Target Planning Aide (RADC)

TPA	Target Prioritization Aid

TPA	Terminal Processor Assembly

TPAP	Transaction Processing Applications Program

TPD	Terminal Protection Device

TPD	Threat Planning Document

TPDFS	Teampack Direction Finding System (USMC)

TPDMP	Training Program Development Master Plan

TPE	Tracking and Pointing Experiments (SDI)

TPE	Transaction Processing Executive

TPEB	Technical Proposal Evaluation Board

TPEW	Technology Panel For Electronic Warfare

TPF	Terminal Presentation Facility

TPFDD	[USA] DoD:  See time-phased force and deployment data. (JOPES, GCCS)

TPFDD maintenance	[USA] DoD:  See time-phased force and deployment data maintenance.

TPFDD refinement	[USA] DoD:  See time-phased force and deployment data refinement.

TPFDL	Time-Phased Force and Deployment List (JOPES)

TPG	Technology Planning Guide (ESD)

TPG	TEREC Ground Processor

TPICK	Telecommunication Plan for Improvement of Command in Korea (USA)

TPIP	Time Phased Implementation Plan

TPLOT	Terra-Plot (OJCS)

TPM	Technical Performance Measurement

TPMCM	Total Partial Mission Capable - Maintenance

TPMCS	Total Partial Mission Capable - Supply

TPO	Technical Project Officers

TPO	Telecommunication Program Objective

TPO	Test Plan Outline

TPO	TRIMIS Program Office

TPOP	Telco Point of Presence

TPP	Theater Planning Package

TPP	Total Package Procurement

TPR	Trained Personnel Requirements

TPR	Transaction Processing Routine

TPS	Technical Performance Specifications

TPS	Test Pilots School

TPS	Test Program Set

TPSN	Troop Program Sequence Number (UNITREP)

TPSO	Teleprocessing Services Center

TPT	Training Planning Team

TPT	Transport

TPTRL	Time-Phased Transportation Requirements List (JOPS)

TPU	Terminal Processor Unit

TPUMF	Total Package Unit Materiel Fielding (USA)

TPUS	Troop Program Unit (USA)

TPWG	Test Planning Working Group

TR	Tactical Reconnaissance

TR	Technical Report

TR	Theater Reserve

TR	Tracking Radar

TR	Transaction Register

TR	Transportation Request

TR-1	Tactical Reconnaissance Aircraft (U-2 derivative)

TRA	Temporary Reserved Airspace

TRAC	Technical Report Awareness Circular

TRACALS	Traffic Control and Landing System

TRACE	Total Risk Assessing Cost Estimate

track	[USA] DoD:  1. A series of related contacts displayed on a plotting board.  2. To display or record the successive positions of a moving object.  3. To lock onto a point of radiation and obtain guidance therefrom. 4. To keep a gun properly aimed, or to point continuously a target-locating instrument at a moving target. 5. The actual path of an aircraft above, or a ship on, the surface of the Earth. The course is the path that is planned; the track is the path that is actually taken. 6. One of the two endless belts on which a full-track or half-track vehicle runs. 7. A metal part forming a path for a moving object, e.g., the track around the inside of a vehicle for moving a mounted machine gun.

track correlation	[USA] DoD:  Correlating track information for identification purposes using all available data.

track crossing angle	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, the angular difference between interceptor track and target track at the time of intercept.

track mode	[USA] DoD:  In a flight control system, a control mode in which the ground track of an aircraft is maintained automatically.

track of interest	[USA] DoD:  In counterdrug operations, contacts that meet the initial sorting criteria applicable in the area where the contacts are detected. Also called TOI. See also special interest target; suspect.

track production area(*)	[USA] DoD:  An area in which tracks are produced by one radar station.

track symbology(*)	[USA] DoD:  Symbols used to display tracks on a data display console or other display device.

track telling	[USA] DoD:  The process of communicating air surveillance and tactical data information between command and control systems or between facilities within the systems. Telling may be classified into the following types: back tell; cross tell; forward tell; lateral tell; overlap tell and relateral tell.

tracking(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. Precise and continuous position-finding of targets by radar, optical, or other means. (DOD) 2. In air intercept, a code meaning, "By my evaluation, target is steering true course indicated."

TRACS	Transportation Requirements and Capabilities Simulation Model

tractor group	[USA] DoD:  A group of landing ships in an amphibious operation which carries the amphibious vehicles of the landing force.

TRADE	Training Services (USA)

TRADOC	Training and Doctrine Command (USA)

TRAFDIST	Traffic Distribution System

traffic circulation map	[USA] DoD:  A map showing traffic routes and the measures for traffic regulation. It indicates the roads for use of certain classes of traffic, the location of traffic control stations, and the directions in which traffic may move. Also called a circulation map.  See also map.

traffic control police(*)	[USA] DoD:  Any persons ordered by a military commander and/or by national authorities to facilitate the movement of traffic and to prevent and/or report any breach of road traffic regulations.

traffic density(*)	[USA] DoD:  The average number of vehicles that occupy one mile or one kilometer of road space, expressed in vehicles per mile or per kilometer.

traffic flow security	[USA] DoD:  The protection resulting from features, inherent in some cryptoequipment, which conceal the presence of valid messages on a communications circuit, normally achieved by causing the circuit to appear busy at all times.

traffic flow(*)	[USA] DoD:  The total number of vehicles passing a given point in a given time. Traffic flow is expressed as vehicles per hour.

traffic information (radar)	[USA] DoD:  Information issued to alert an aircraft to any radar targets observed on the radar display which may be in such proximity to its position or intended route of flight to warrant its attention.

TRAFFIC JAM	COMJAM SYSTEM (TLQ17A) (USA)

traffic management	[USA] DoD:  The direction, control, and supervision of all functions incident to the procurement and use of freight and passenger transportation services.

traffic pattern	[USA] DoD:  The traffic flow that is prescribed for aircraft landing at, taxiing on, and taking off from an airport. The usual components of a traffic pattern are upwind leg, crosswind leg, downwind leg, base leg, and final approach.

trafficability(*)	[USA] DoD:  Capability of terrain to bear traffic. It refers to the extent to which the terrain will permit continued movement of any and/or all types of traffic.

TRAIL BLAZER	COMM INTERCEPT SYSTEM (TSQ114)(USA)

Trail Dust	[USA] Escort missions for C-123 Ranch Hand defoliation aircraft.

trail(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. A term applied to the manner in which a bomb trails behind the aircraft from which it has been released, assuming the aircraft does not change its velocity after the release of the bomb. (DOD) 2. Track (or shadow). (The words "landward" or "seaward" may be used to indicate from which side of enemy unit to shadow.)

trailer aircraft(*)	[USA] DoD:  Aircraft which are following and keeping under surveillance a designated airborne contact.

Train	[UK] Delivery of Spitfires to Malta, 24 October 1942.

train	[USA] DoD:  1. A service force or group of service elements which provides logistic support, e.g., an organization of naval auxiliary ships or merchant ships or merchant ships attached to a fleet for this purpose; similarly, the vehicles and operating personnel which furnish supply, evacuation, and maintenance services to a land unit. 2. Bombs dropped in short intervals or sequence.

train headway	[USA] DoD:  The interval of time between two trains boarded by the same unit at the same point.

train path(*)	[USA] DoD:  In railway terminology, the timing of a possible movement of a train along a given route. All the train paths on a given route constitute a timetable.

trained strength in units	[USA] DoD:  Those reservists assigned to units who have completed initial active duty for training of 12 weeks or its equivalent and are eligible for deployment overseas on land when mobilized under proper authority. Excludes personnel in non-deployable accounts or a training pipeline.

TRAINERS	a subsystem of TISURS

training aids	[USA] DoD:  Any item which is developed and/or procured with the primary intent that it shall assist in training and the process of learning.

training and retirement category	[USA] DoD:  The category identifying (by specific training and retirement category designator) a reservist's training or retirement status in a reserve component category and reserve component.

training period	[USA] DoD:  An authorized and scheduled regular inactive duty training period. A training period must be at least two hours for retirement point credit and four hours for pay. Previously used interchangeably with other common terms such as drills, drill period, assemblies, periods of instruction, etc.

training pipeline	[USA] DoD:  A reserve component category designation that identifies untrained officer and enlisted personnel who have not completed initial active duty for training of 12 weeks or its equivalent. See also nondeployable account.

training unit	[USA] DoD:  A unit established to provide military training to individual reservists or to reserve component units.

training-pay category	[USA] DoD:  A designation identifying the number of days of training and pay required for members of the Reserve Components.

TRAIS	Transportation Reporting and Inquiry System (MAC)

trajectory	[USA] DoD:  See ballistic trajectory.

TRAM	[USA] Target Recognition and Attack Multisensor, a sensor package carried by the A-6 Intruder.

TRAMCOM	Transmission Management & Control

TRAMCOM	Transmission Monitoring and Control System

TRAMS	Transportation (Traffic) Management System Component of DSATS

TRAMS	UCCIS Transportation and Movement Subsystem (USAREUR)

TRAN	[USA] USN: Transport Ship

transattack period	[USA] DoD:  1. In nuclear warfare, the period from the initiation of the attack to its termination. 2. As applied to the Single Integrated Operational Plan, the period which extends from execution (or enemy attack, whichever is sooner) to termination of the Single Integrated Operational Plan. See also postattack period.

TRANSCOM	Transportation Command (USA)

TRANSCOM	Transportation Command Management Information System (USAREUR)

TRANSCOM	Transportation Communications (DOE)

TRANSEC	Transmission Security

transfer area	[USA] DoD:  In an amphibious operation, the water area in which the transfer of troops and supplies from landing craft to amphibious vehicles is effected.

transfer loader(*)	[USA] DoD:  A wheeled or tracked vehicle with a platform capable of vertical and horizontal adjustment used in the loading and unloading of aircraft, ships, or other vehicles.

transient	[USA] DoD:  1. Personnel, ships, or craft stopping temporarily at a post, station or port to which they are not assigned or attached, and having destination elsewhere. 2. An independent merchant ship calling at a port and sailing within 12 hours, and for which routing instructions to a further port have been promulgated. (DOD, NATO) 3. An individual awaiting orders, transport, etc., at a post or station to which he is not attached or assigned.

transient forces	[USA] DoD:  Forces which pass or stage through, or base temporarily within, the area of responsibility of another command but are not under its operational control.

transit area	[USA] DoD:  See staging area.

transit bearing(*)	[USA] DoD:  A bearing determined by noting the time at which two features on the Earth's surface have the same relative bearing.

transit route(*)	[USA] DoD:  A sea route which crosses open waters normally joining two coastal routes.

transition altitude	[USA] DoD:  The altitude at or below which the vertical position of an aircraft is controlled by reference to true altitude.

transition layer(*)	[USA] DoD:  The airspace between the transition altitude and the transition level.

transition level(*)	[USA] DoD:  The lowest flight level available for use above the transition altitude. See also altitude; transition altitude.

transmission factor (nuclear)	[USA] DoD:  The ratio of the dose inside the shielding material to the outside (ambient) dose. Transmission factor is used to calculate the dose received through the shielding material.  See also half thickness; shielding.

transmission security	[USA] DoD:  See communications security.

TRANSMOD	Transportation Mobility Development

TRANSMOD	Transportation Module (COMPES)

transonic(*)	[USA] DoD:  Of or pertaining to the speed of a body in a surrounding fluid when the relative speed of the fluid is subsonic in some places and supersonic in others. This is encountered when passing from subsonic to supersonic speeds and vice versa. See also speed of sound.

transparency(*)	[USA] DoD:  An image fixed on a clear base by means of a photographic, printing, chemical or other process, especially adaptable for viewing by transmitted light. See also diapositive.

transponder india	[USA] DoD:  International Civil Aviation Organization/secondary surveillance radar.

transponder sierra	[USA] DoD:  Identification Friend or Foe mark X (selective identification feature).

transponder tango	[USA] DoD:  Identification Friend or Foe mark X (basic).

transponder(*)	[USA] DoD:  A receiver-transmitter which will generate a reply signa, upon proper interrogation. See also responsor.

transport aircraft(*)	[USA] DoD:  Aircraft designed primarily for the carriage of personnel and/or cargo. Transport aircraft may be classed according to range, as follows: a. Short-range--Not to exceed 1200 nautical miles at normal cruising conditions (2222 Km). b. Medium-range--Between 1200 and 3500 nautical miles at normal cruising conditions (2222 and 6482 Km). c. Long-range--Exceeds 3500 nautical miles at normal cruising conditions (6482 Km). See also strategic transport aircraft; tactical transport aircraft.

transport area	[USA] DoD:  In amphibious operations, an area assigned to a transport organization for the purpose of debarking troops and equipment. See also inner transport area; outer transport area.

transport control center

   (air transport)	[USA] DoD:  The operations center through which the air transport force commander exercises control over the air transport system.

transport group	[USA] DoD:  An element that directly deploys and supports the landing of the landing force (LF) is functionally designated as a transport group in the amphibious task force organization. A transport group provides for the embarkation, movement to the objective, landing, and logistic support of the LF. Transport groups comprise all sealift and airlift in which the LF is embarked. They are categorized as follows: a. airlifted groups. b. Navy amphibious ship transort groups. c. strategic sealift shipping groups.

transport stream(*)	[USA] DoD:  Transport aircraft flying in single file, either in formation or singly, at defined intervals. See also column formation; trail formation.

transport vehicle	[USA] DoD:  A motor vehicle designed and used without modification to the chassis, to provide general transport service in the movement of personnel and cargo. See also vehicle.

transportability	[USA] DoD:  The capability of material to be moved by towing, self-propulsion, or carrier via any means, such as railways, highways, waterways, pipelines, oceans, and airways.

transportation closure	[USA] DoD:  The actual arrival date of a specified movement requirement at port of debarkation.

transportation component

   command	[USA] DoD:  The three component commands of USTRANSCOM: Air Force Air Mobility Command, Navy Military Sealift Command, and Army Military Traffic Management Command. Each transportation component command remains a major command of its parent Service and continues to organize, train, and equip its forces as specified by law. Each transportation component command also continues to perform Service-unique missions. Also called TCC.

transportation emergency	[USA] DoD:  A situation created by a shortage of normal transportation capability and of a magnitude sufficient to frustrate military movement requirements, and which requires extraordinary action by the President or other designated authority to ensure continued movement of essential Department of Defense Trafffic.

transportation operating

   agencies	[USA] DoD:  Those Federal agencies having responsibilities under national emergency conditions for the operational direction of one or more forms of transportation. Also called Federal Modal Agencies; Federal Transport Agencies.

transportation priorities	[USA] DoD:  Indicators assigned to eligible traffic which establish its movement precedence. Appropriate priority systems apply to the movement of traffic by sea and air. In times of emergency, priorities may be applicable to continental United States movements by land, water, or air.

transportation system	[USA] DoD:  All the land, water, and air routes and transportation assets engaged in the movement of US forces and their supplies during peacetime training, conflict, or war, involving both mature and contingency theaters and at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels of war.

transshipment point(*)	[USA] DoD:  A location where material is transferred between vehicles.

TRANSVANS	Transportable Radar and Communications Simulator Vans (NATO)

TRAP	Tactical Related Applications

TRAP	Tanks, Racks, Adapters and Pylons

traverse level(*)	[USA] DoD:  That vertical displacement above low-level air defense systems, expressed both as a height and altitude, at which aircraft can cross the area.

traverse(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. To turn a weapon to the right or left on its mount. 2. A method of surveying in which lengths and directions of lines between points on the earth are obtained by or from field measurements, and used in determining positions of the points.

TRB	Test Review Board

TRC	Tactical Reconnaissance Center

TRC	Technology Repair Center

TRC	TEREC Remote Terminal

TRC	Transmission Release Code

TRCC	Tracking Radar Central Control

TRCO	Technical Representative of the Contracting Officer

TRD	Technical Requirements Document

TRE	[UK] Telecommunication Research Establishment.

TRE	Tactical Receive Equipment

treason	[USA] DoD:  Violation of the allegiance owed to one's sovereign or state; betrayal of one's country.

TREAT	TRE Advanced Terminal

TREC	Target Recognition for Electronic Combat

TREDS	[USA] TR-1 Exploitation Development System, a data processing installation at Hahn AB for data acquired by the TR-1.

TREDS	Tactical Reconnaissance Exploitation and Dissemination System (USAF)

TREE	Transient Radiation Effects on Electronics

trench burial	[USA] DoD:  A method of burial resorted to when casualties are heavy whereby a trench is prepared and the individual remains are laid in it side by side, thus obviating the necessity of digging and filling in individual graves. See also burial.

trend	[USA] DoD:  The straying of the fall of shot, such as might be caused by incorrect speed settings of the fire support ship.

TRETS	Transportation, Energy, and Troop Support

TRG	Tactical Reconnaissance Group

TRG	Technical Review Group

tri-camera photography(*)	[USA] DoD:  Photography obtained by simultaneous exposure of three cameras systematically disposed in the air vehicle at fixed overlapping angles relative to each other in order to cover a wide field. See also fan camera photography.

TRI-TAC	Joint (Army, Navy, Air Force i.e. "Tri") Tactical Communications System

triage(*)	[USA] DoD:  The evaluation and classification of casualties for purposes of treatment and evacuation. It consists of the immediate sorting of patients according to type and seriousness of injury, and likelihood of survival, and the establishment of priority for treatment and evacuation to assure medical care of the greatest benefit to the largest number.

triangulation station(*)	[USA] DoD:  A point on the Earth, the position of which is determined by triangulation. Also called trig point.

TRIBLE	Transaction Image Builder/Editor

TRICOMS	TRIAD Computer System

TRICS	Transaction Identification Codes

Trident	[Allied] Conference in Washington, 18 May 1943.

Trident	[USA] DoD:  A general descriptive term for the seabased strategic weapon system consisting of the highly survivable nuclear-powered Trident submarine, long-range Trident ballistic missiles and the integrated refit facilities required to support the submarine and missile subsystems as well as associated personnel.

Trident I	[USA] DoD:  A three-stage, solid propellant ballistic missile capable of being launched from a Trident submarine either surfaced or submerged.  It is sized to permit backfit into Poseidon submarines and is equipped with advanced guidance, nuclear warheads and a maneuverable bus which can deploy these warheads to separate targets. It is capable of carrying a full payload to 4000 nautical miles with greater ranges achievable in reduced payload configurations. Designated as UGM-96A.

Trident II	[USA] DoD:  A solid propellant ballistic missile capable of being launched from a Trident submarine. It is larger than the Trident I missile and will replace these missiles in Ohio-class submarines. It will provide the option to deploy a higher throw weight, more accurate, submarine-launched ballistic missile.

TRIFOOD	Tri-Service Food Service System

trig list	[USA] DoD:  A list published by certain Army units which includes essential information of accurately located survey points.

TRIGAT	Third Generation Anti-Tank Missile

TRIGS	TR-1 Ground Station

TRILOG	Tri-Service Logistics System

TRIM	[USA] Trails, Roads, Interdiction Multisensor

TRIM	Time-Related Instructional Management System (ATC)

trim for takeoff feature	[USA] DoD:  A flight control system feature in which the control surfaces of an aircraft are automatically trimmed to a predetermined takeoff position.

trim size(*)	[USA] DoD:  The size of a map or chart sheet when the excess paper outside the margin has been trimmed off after printing.

TRIMIS	Tri-Service Medical Information System (DoD)

TRIMS	Transportation Integrated Management System

TRIPAD	DoD Standard Patient Administration System

triple point	[USA] DoD:  The intersection of the incident, reflected, and fused (or Mach) shock fronts accompanying an air burst. The height of the triple point above the surface, i.e., the height of the Mach stem, increases with increasing distance from a given explosion.

TRIS	Transportation Reporting and Inquiry System (MAC)

TRL	Target Recommendation List

TRL	Transistor-Resistor Logic

TRN	Terrain-Reference Navigation

TRN	Turn-around Actions

TROC	Tactical Relay Operations Center

TROOP	Transportation Operational and Organizational Plan

troop basis	[USA] DoD:  An approved list of those military units and individuals (including civilians) required for the performance of a particular mission by numbers, organization and equipment, and, in the case of larger commands, by deployment.

troop safety (nuclear)	[USA] DoD:  An element which defines a distance from the proposed burst location beyond which personnel meeting the criteria described under degree of risk will be safe to the degree prescribed.

troop space cargo	[USA] DoD:  Cargo such as sea or barracks bags, bedding rolls or hammocks, locker trunks, and office equipment, which is normally stowed in an accessible place. This cargo will also include normal hand-carried combat equipment and weapons to be carried ashore by the assault troops. See also cargo.

troop test	[USA] DoD:  A test conducted in the field for the purpose of evaluating operational or organizational concepts, doctrine, tactics, and techniques, or to gain further information on material. See also service test.

troops	[USA] DoD:  A collective term for uniformed military personnel (usually not applicable to naval personnel afloat). See also airborne troops; combat service support elements; combat support troops; combat troops; service troops; tactical troops.

tropical storm	[USA] DoD:  A tropical cyclone in which the surface wind speed is at least 34, but not more than 63 knots.

TROPO	Tropospheric Scatter (Radio)

tropopause(*)	[USA] DoD:  The transition zone between the stratosphere and the troposphere. The tropopause normally occurs at an altitude of about 25,000 to 45,000 feet (8 to 15 kilometers) in polar and temperate zones, and at 55,000 feet (20 kilometers) in the tropics. See also atmosphere.

troposphere(*)	[USA] DoD:  The lower layers of atmosphere, in which the change of temperature with height is relatively large. It is the region where clouds form, convection is active, and mixing is continuous and more or less complete. See also atmosphere.

tropospheric scatter(*)	[USA] DoD:  The propagation of electromagnetic waves by scattering as a result of irregularities or discontinuities in the physical properties of the troposphere.

TROSCOM	Troop Support Command

TRR	Technical Readiness review

TRR	Test Readiness Review

TRRB	Test Readiness Review Board

TRRMS	Training Requirements and Resource Management System (USMC)

TRS	[USA] Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron

TRS	Tactical Reconnaissance System (TR-1)

TRS	Terminal Reservation System

TRSA	Terminal Radar Service Area

TRSA	Timesharing Retrieval System

TRSIURS	Trainer Status, Inventory and Utilization Reporting System (USAF)

TRT	Technical Review Team

TRT	TEREC Remote Terminal

true airspeed indicator(*)	[USA] DoD:  An instrument which displays the speed of the aircraft relative to the ambient air.

true altitude	[USA] DoD:  The height of an aircraft as measured from mean sea level.

true bearing(*)	[USA] DoD:  The direction to an object from a point, expressed as a horizontal angle measured clockwise from true north.

true convergence	[USA] DoD:  The angle at which one meridian is inclined to another on the surface of the Earth. See also convergence.

true horizon(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. The boundary of a horizontal plane passing through a point of vision. 2. In photogrammetry, the boundary of a horizontal plane passing through the perspective center of a lens system.

true north(*)	[USA] DoD:  The direction from an observer's position to the geographic North Pole. The north direction of any geographic meridian.

TRV	Tower Restoral Vehicle

TRW	[USA] Tactical Reconnaissance Wing

TS	[USA] Test Squadron

TS	Top Secret

TS	Type of Signaling

TS/RD	Top Secret/Restricted Data

TS3	[USA] Top Secret Support (GCCS)

TS3	Time Sensitive Support System

TSA	Theater Storage Area

TSA	Troops Support Agency (USA)

TSAE	Troop Support Agency Europe (USA)

TsAGI	[USSR] Tsentralny Aerogidrodinamichesky Institut --- Central Aero- and Hydrodynamic Institute.

TSAR	Theater Simulation of Airbase Resources (HQ USAF)

TSB	Twin Sideband

TSC	Tactical Support Center

TSCIXS	Tactical Support Center Information Exchange System

TSCM	Technical Surveillance Countermeasures

TSCO	Target Selection Confusion Of Operator (USN)

TSCO	Top Secret Control Officer

TSCT	AF Small Computer

TSCT	Tactical Support Center

TSCT	Tandem Switch Center

TSCT	Technical Support Contractor/Center

TSCT	Transportation Systems Center (DOT)

TSD	[USA] Tactical Situation Display

TSD	Team Start Date/Test Start Date

TSE	Tactical Support Element

TSEC	Telecommunications Security

TSFC	Thrust Specific Fuel Consumption

TSG	TMDE Support Group

TSGCEE	Tri-Service Group on Communications and Electronic Equipment

TSgt	Technical Sergeant

TSI	Time Slot Interchange/Terminal Equipment System Initialization

TsIAM	[USSR] Tsentralny Institut Aviatsionnove MotorostroeniyaCentral Aeroengine Institute.

TsKB	[USSR] Tsentralnoye Konstruktorskoye byoro --- Central Design Bureau.

TSM	Transportation Simulation Model

TSMA	Theater of Strategic Military Action (Soviet)

TSMP	Threat Simulator Master Plan

TSO	Technical Standing Order

TSO	Technical Support Order

TSO	Telecommunications Service Order

TSO	Time-Sharing Option

TSO/E	Time-Sharing Option/Extension

TSOR	Tentative Specific Operational Requirement

TSP	Tactical Strike Program (NATO)

TSP	Technical Support Plan

TSP	Telecommunications Services Priority (DCA)

TSP	Terminal Support Processor

TSP	Timely Spares Provision

TSP	Training Support Plan

TSR	Technical Support Request

TSR	Technical Support Requirement

TSR	Telecommunications Service Requests

TSR	Time Sensitive Reporting

TSRT	Transportable Standard Remote Terminal (USA)

TSS	Tactical Shelter System Program (USAF).  Redesignated Transportable Shelter System to emphasize its role as a non-tactical system.

TSS	Tactical Surveillance Sonobuoy (USN)

TSS	Telecommunications Security System (USA)

TSS	Time Sharing System

TSS	Traffic Service Section

TSS	TRIDENT Support System (USN)

TSSR	Tropo-Satellite Support Radio

TSSS	Time-Sensitive Support System

TSSW	Technical Document Support Software

TSSW	Technical Support Software

TST	Technical Support Team

TSVMS	Tactical Secure Voice Management System

TSVP	Tactical Secure Voice Program

TT	Turn Time

TTA	Treasury Telecommunications Architecture

TTAE	Total Time, Airframe & Engine

TTAP	Training Technology Applications Program (ATC)

TTB	Tanker-Transport-Bomber

TTC	[USA] Technical Training Center

TTCE	Transportation Terminal Center, Europe

TTD	Touch Tone Director

TTD	Training and Technical Data

TTF	Tanker Task Force

TTF	Threat Training Facility

TTF	Training Test and Ferry

TTG	Tactical Training Group

TTG	Time to Go

TTHS	Trainees, Transients, Holdees, and Students

TTL	Test Tone Level

TTL	Transistor-to-Transistor Logic

TTR	Target Tracking Radar

TTTE	[NATO] Tornado Tri-national Training Establishment. Set up at RAF Cottesmore, UK, in 1981.

TTW	[USA] Tactical Training Wing

TTW	[USA] Technical Training Wing

TTWG	Turnover and Transfer Working Group

TTY	Teleprinter

TTY	Teletypewriter

TTYNET	Teletype Network

TU-16	Badger (Soviet)

TU-22	Blinder (Soviet)

TU-26	Backfire (Soviet)

TU-28/128	Fiddler (Soviet)

TU-95/142	Bear (Soviet)

TUAF	Turkish Air Force

TUCHA	Type Unit Characteristics Data/File (JOPS)

TUDE	Teletype Users Data Entry

TUDET	Type Unit (Equipment) Detail

TUDM	[Malaysia] Tentara Udara Diraya MalaysiaRoyal Malaysian Air Force

TUF	Terminal User Function

TUFI	Tactical Unit Financial Interface (FORSCOM)

TUFMIS	Tactical Unit Financial Management Information System (USA)

TUG	Tactical UTC Generator (PACAF)

TUG	Technical Users Group

TUI	Tactical User-Oriented Intelligence System

Tungsten	[UK] Attack of carrier aircraft on the German battleship Tirpitz, at Kaatfjord; 3 April 1944.

TUOC	Tactical Unit Operations Center

turbojet	[USA] DoD:  A jet engine whose air is supplied by a turbine-driven compressor, the turbine being activated by exhaust gases.

Turk Donama Havaciligi	[Turkey] Turkish Navy.

Turk Hava Kuvvetleri	[Turkey] Turkish Air Force

Turkey Buzzard	[Allied] Towed flight of Airspeed Horsa gliders from the UK to North Africa, for use in the invasion of Sicily. 3 June 1942.

TURN	Turnaround

turn and slip indicator(*)	[USA] DoD:  An instrument which combines the functions of a turn indicator and a slip indicator.

turn indicator(*)	[USA] DoD:  An instrument which displays the aircraft's rate and direction of turn.

turn-in point(*)	[USA] DoD:  The point at which an aircraft starts to turn from the approach direction to the line of attack. See also contact point; pull-up point.

turn-off guidance(*)	[USA] DoD:  Information which enables the pilot of a landing aircraft to select and follow the correct taxiway from the time the aircraft leaves the runway until it may safely be brought to a halt clear of the active runway.

turnaround cycle(*)	[USA] DoD:  A term used in conjunction with vehicles, ships and aircraft, and comprising the following: loading time at departure point; time to and from destination; unloading and loading time at destination; unloading time at returning point; planned maintenance time, and where applicable, time awaiting facilities. See also turnaround.

turnaround(*)	[USA] DoD:  The length of time between arriving at a point and being ready to depart from that point. It is used in this sense for the loading, unloading, re-fueling and re-arming, where appropriate, of vehicles, aircraft and ships. See also turnaround cycle.

turning movement(*)	[USA] DoD:  A variation of the envelopment in which the attacking force passes around or over the enemy's principal defensive positions to secure objectives deep in the enemy's rear to force the enemy to abandon his position or divert major forces to meet the threat.

turning point(*)	[USA] DoD:  In land mine warfare, a point of the centerline of a mine strip or row where strips or rows change direction.

Turquoise	[UN/France] French intervention in Rwanda, June 1994.

TUS	Transmission Unattended Site

TUSA	Third U.S. Army

TUSLOG	The United States Logistic Group (Turkey)

TVA	Target Value Analysis

TVA/ADF	Target Value Analysis and Allocation and Distribution of Fire

TVC	Trust Vector control

TVD	[USSR] Teatr Voennykh Deistvii - Theater of Operations

TVD	Theater of Military Operations (Soviet)

TVM	Tactical Video Mapping

TVM	Test Verification Matrix

TVM	Track Via Missile

TW	[USA] Training Wing or Test Wing

TW	Tactical Warning

TW/AA	Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment

TW/AA	Threat-Warning and Attack Assessment

TW/AC	Tactical Warning/Attack Characterization

TW/SD	Tactical Warning and Space Defense

TWA	Trailing Wire Antenna

TWAC	Tactical Weather Analysis Center

TWAP	Target-Weapon Association Program

TWAT	Traveling Wave Amplifier Tube

TWCS	Tomahawk Weapons Control System

TWG	Technical Working Group

TWG	Test Working Group

TWG	Transfer Working Group

TWG	Turnover Working Group

TWI	Threat Warning Indicator

TWIDS	Threat Warning Information Display System

TWO ATAF	Second Allied Tactical Air Force

two-person rule	[USA] DoD:  A system designed to prohibit access by an individual to nuclear weapons and certain designated components by requiring the presence at all times of at least two authorized persons, each capable of detecting incorrect or unauthorized procedures with respect to the task to be performed.

TWR	aerodrome control ToWeR

TWR	Threat Warning Receiver

TWRAPS	Traffic Management Workload Reporting and Productivity System (USAF)

TWS	Tactical Weather System

TWS	Track-while-scan

TWT	Traveling Wave Tube, wave generator used in Pulse-Doppler radars.

TWTA	Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier

TWTTY	Tactical Warning Teletypewriter

TWU	[UK] Tactical Weapons Unit

TWX	Joint Message Form

TX	Transmit

TXTHDR	Text Header

TY	Then Year

TYP	Ten Year Plan

type command	[USA] DoD:  An administrative subdivision of a fleet or force into ships or units of the same type, as differentiated from a tactical subdivision. Any type command may have a flagship, tender, and aircraft assigned to it.

TYPE MSN	Type of Mission

type unit	[USA] DoD:  A type of organizational or functional entity established within the Armed Forces and uniquely identified by a five-character, alphanumeric code called a unit type code.

type unit data file	[USA] DoD:  A file that provides standard planning data and movement characteristics for personnel, cargo, and accompanying supplies associated with type units.

TYPEA	Unit Type Code File System (WWMCCS)

types of burst	[USA] DoD:  See airburst; fallout safe height of burst; height of burst; high airburst; high altitude burst; low airburst; nuclear airburst; nuclear exoatmospheric burst; nuclear surface burst; nuclear underground burst; nuclear underwater burst; optimum height of burst; safe burst height.

TYPREP	Type Unit Report


U

U	[USSR] Uluchshennyi --- Improved.

U&S	Unified and Specified

U-2	Strategic Reconnaissance Aircraft

U-24	800/1600 BPI S1100 Tape Drive

U-28	1600/6250 BPI S1100 Tape Drive

U-boot	[Germany] Submarine

U-GO	[Japan] Attack in Burma, against Imhpal and Kohima, cities in the border region of in India, 1944. Failed.

U/I	Urban/Industrial

u/s	unserviceable

UA&A	User Authentication and Authorization

UAAP	USAREUR Automation Architecture Plan

UAC	Unit Advisory Council

UADPS-ICP	Unified ADP System Inventory Control Points (USN)

UADPS-SP	Unified ADP System Stock Points (USN)

UAF	User Authorization Facility

UAL	Unit Authorization List

UAMHS	User-Oriented Automated Message Handling System

UAMS	USEUCOM Alert Management System

UAP	User Acceptance Program

UARS	Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (NASA)

UART	Universal Asynchronous Receive Transmit

UARV	Unmanned Air Reconnaissance Vehicles (USAF)

UAS	[UK] University Air Squadron

UAV	[USA] DoD:  See unmanned aerial vehicle.

UAVM	UAV MANEUVER (USA)

UCA	Uniform Chart of Accounts

UCAMIS	Uniform Chart of Accounts Management Information System

UCC	Unit Control Center

UCCIS	USAREUR Command and Control Information System (USA)

UCCS	USEUCOM Command Center System

UCF	Uniform Contract Format

UCMJ	[USA] Uniform Code of Military Justice

UCMS	Unit Capability Measurement System (HQ USAF)

UCP	Unified Command Plan

UCR	Unit Cost Report

UDB	Unified Data Base for Acquisition Logistics

UDF	Un-Ducted Fan

UDF	User Defined Function

UDL	Unit Designation List

UDP	User Datagram Protocol

UDS	User Display System

UDT	Underwater Demolition Team

UE	Unit Equipage

UE	User Equipment

UEPR	Unsatisfactory Equipment Performance Report

UES	UCCIS Engineer Subsystem (USA)

UFAS	Unified File Access System

UFI	User Friendly Interface

UFM	USAFE Forms Mode (USAFE)

UFO	UHF FollowOn

UFP	Unit Focal Point

UFT	Unified File Transfer

UGM	[USA] Underwater-launched, guided ground-to-ground Missile.  Examples

UGT	Underground Test

UH-1	[USA] DoD:  See Iroquois.

UH-60	Black Hawk Helicopter

UHB	Ultra-High Bypass

UHF	Ultra High Frequency (300 MHZ-3 GHZ)

UHU	[Germany] Unterstuzungshubschrauber, support helicopter.

UIC	Unit Identification Code

UIC	Urban Industrial Complex

UIR	User Interface Requirements

UIS	User Interface Specification

UK	United Kingdom

UKADGE	United Kingdom Air Defence Ground Environment

UKADR	[UK] United Kingdom Air Defence Region

UKAIR	[NATO] United Kingdom Air Forces

UKAIR	United Kingdom Air Command and Control

UKV	[USSR] Udarnye kosmicheskie vooruzheniya - Space-based offensive weapons

ULA	Unit Level Automation Program

ULANA	Unified Local Area Network Architecture

ULC	Unit Level Code

ULC	Unit Level Computer (USA)

ULCS	Unit Level Circuit Switch (TRI-TAC)

ULLS	Unit Level Logistics System (USA)

ULM	Ultra Light Motorized (aircraft)

ULMS	Unit Level Message Switch

ULN	[USA] DoD:  See unit line number.

ULP	Upper Layer Protocol

ULR	USAREUR Logistics Review

ULS	Unit Level Switch

ULSA	Ultra Low Sidelobe Antenna (USAF)

ULSDS	Ultra-Large Screen Display System

ULSP	USAREUR Logistics Support Plan

ultraviolet imagery	[USA] DoD:  That imagery produced as a result of sensing ultraviolet radiations reflected from a given target surface.

UM	Users Manual

UMC	Unit Movement Coordinator (USA)

UMD	Unit Manning Document

UMD	Unit Movement Data

UMERS	Uniform Medical Expense

UMLA	Universal Multi Line Adapter

UMMIPS	Uniform Material Movement and Issue Priority System

UMMIS	UCCIS Medical Management Information Subsystem (USAREUR)

UMPS	Unit Mission Planning System (SAC)

UN	United Nations

UNAAF	[USA] DoD:  See Unified Action Armed Forces.

unaccounted for	[USA] DoD:  An inclusive term (not a casualty status) applicable to personnel whose person or remains are not recovered or otherwise accounted for following hostile action. Commonly used when referring to personnel who are killed in action and whose bodies are not recovered. See also casualty; casualty category; casualty status; casualty type.

UNACE	Universal Aircraft Com/Nav Evaluation

UNC	United Nations Command (Korea)

UNCAIRCOMP	United Nations Command Air Component (Korea)

uncertain environment	[USA] DoD:  See operational environment.

uncharged demolition target(*)	[USA] DoD:  A demolition target for which charges have been calculated, prepared, and stored in a safe place, and for which execution procedures have been established. See also demolition; demolition target.

unclassified matter(*)	[USA] DoD:  Official matter which does not require the application of security safeguards, but the disclosure of which may be subject to control for other reasons. See also classified matter.

uncontrolled mosaic(*)	[USA] DoD:  A mosaic composed of uncorrected photographs, the details of which have been matched from print to print, without ground control or other orientation. Accurate measurement and direction cannot be accomplished. See also controlled mosaic.

unconventional warfare	[USA] DoD:  A broad spectrum of military and paramilitary operations, normally of long duration, predominantly conducted by indigenous or surrogate forces who are organized, trained, equipped, supported, and directed in varying degrees by an external source. It includes guerrilla warfare and other direct offensive, low visibility, covert, or clandestine operations, as well as the indirect activities of subversion, sabotage, intelligence activities, and evasion and escape. Also called UW.

unconventional warfare forces	[USA] DoD:  United States forces having an existing unconventional warfare capability consisting of Army Special Forces and such Navy, Air Force, and Marine units as are assigned for these operations.

UND	Urgency of Need Designator

understowed cargo	[USA] DoD:  See flatted cargo.

underwater demolition team	[USA] DoD:  A group of officers and men specially trained and equipped for making hydrographic reconnaissance of approaches to prospective landing beaches; for effecting demolition of obstacles and clearing mines in certain areas; locating, improving, and marking of useable channels; channel and harbor clearance; acquisition of pertinent data during pre-assault operations, including military information; visual observation of the hinterland to gain information useful to the landing force; and for performing miscellaneous underwater and surface tasks within their capabilities.

underwater demolition(*)	[USA] DoD:  The destruction or neutralization of underwater obstacles; this is normally accomplished by underwater demolition teams.

underway replenishment	[USA] DoD:  See replenishment at sea.

underway replenishment

   force(*)	[USA] DoD:  A task force of fleet auxiliaries (consisting of oilers, ammunition ships, stores issue ships, etc.) adequately protected by escorts furnished by the responsible operational commander. The function of this force is to provide underway logistic support for naval forces. See also force(s).

underway replenishment group	[USA] DoD:  A task group configured to provide logistic replenishment of ships underway by transfer-at-sea methods.

unexploded explosive

   ordnance(*)	[USA] DoD:  Explosive ordnance which has been primed, fused, armed or otherwise prepared for action, and which has been fired, dropped, launched, projected or placed in such a manner as to constitute a hazard to operations, installations, personnel or material and remains unexploded either by malfunction or design or for any other cause.

uni-Service command	[USA] DoD:  A command comprised of forces of a single Service.

UNIEF	USEUCOM Nuclear Interface Element

Unified Action Armed Forces	[USA] DoD:  A publication setting forth the principles, doctrines, and functions governing the activities and performance of the Armed Forces of the United States when two or more Services or elements thereof are acting together. Also called UNAAF.

unified command	[USA] DoD:  A command with broad continuing missions under a single commander and composed of forces from two or more Military Departments, and which is established by the President, through the Secretary of Defense with the advice and assistance of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Also called unified combatant command.

unified operation	[USA] DoD:  A broad generic term that describes the wide scope of actions taking place within unified commands under the overall direction of the commanders of those commands.

uniformed services	[USA] DoD:  The Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and Public Health Service. See also Military Department; Military Service.

unilateral arms control

   measure	[USA] DoD:  An arms control course of action taken by a nation without any compensating concession being required of other nations.

unintentional radiation

   exploitation	[USA] DoD:  Exploitation for operational purposes of noninformation-bearing elements of electromagnetic energy unintentionally emanated by targets of interest.

unintentional radiation

   intelligence	[USA] DoD:  Intelligence derived from the collection and analysis of noninformation-bearing elements extracted from the electromagnetic energy unintentionally emanated by foreign devices, equipment, and systems, excluding those generated by the detonation of nuclear weapons. Also called RINT. See also intelligence.

unit aircraft	[USA] DoD:  Those aircraft provided an aircraft unit for the performance of a flying mission. See also aircraft.

unit combat readiness	[USA] DoD:  See combat readiness.

unit commitment status(*)	[USA] DoD:  The degree of commitment of any unit designated and categorized as a force allocated to NATO.

unit designation list	[USA] DoD:  A list of actual units by unit identification code designated to fulfill requirements of a force list.

unit identification code	[USA] DoD:  A six-character, alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies each Active, Reserve, and National Guard unit of the Armed Forces. Also called UIC.

unit line number	[USA] DoD:  A seven-character, alphanumeric field that uniquely describes a unit entry (line) in a Joint Operation Planning and Execution System time-phased force and deployment data. Also called ULN.

unit loading(*)	[USA] DoD:  The loading of troop units with their equipment and supplies in the same vessels, aircraft, or land vehicles. See also loading.

unit of issue	[USA] DoD:  In its special storage meaning, refers to the quantity of an item; as each number, dozen, gallon, pair, pound, ream, set, yard.  Usually termed unit of issue to distinguish from "unit price." See also unit.

unit personnel and tonnage

   table	[USA] DoD:  A table included in the loading plan of a combat-loaded ship as a recapitulation of totals of personnel and cargo by type, listing cubic measurements and weight.

unit price	[USA] DoD:  The cost or price of an item of supply based on the unit of issue.

unit reserves	[USA] DoD:  Prescribed quantities of supplies carried by a unit as a reserve to cover emergencies. See also reserve supplies.

unit training assembly	[USA] DoD:  An authorized and scheduled period of unit inactive duty training of a prescribed length of time.

unit type code	[USA] DoD:  A five-character, alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies each type unit of the Armed Forces. Also called UTC.

unit(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. Any military element whose structure is prescribed by competent authority, such as a table of organization and equipment; specifically, part of an organization. 2. An organization title of a subdivision of a group in a task force. 3. A standard or basic quantity into which an item of supply is divided, issued, or used. In this meaning, also called unit of issue. 4. With regard to reserve components of the Armed Forces, denotes a Selected Reserve unit organized, equipped and trained for mobilization to serve on active duty as a unit or to augment or be augmented by another unit. Headquarters and support functions without wartime missions are not considered units.

United Effort	[USA] Program to gather data on the SA-2 Guideline SAM missile by unmanned reconnaissance drones.

United States Armed Forces	[USA] DoD:  Used to denote collectively only the regular components of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. See also Armed Forces of the United States.

United States Civil Authorities	[USA] DoD:  Those elected and appointed public officials and employees who constitute the governments of the 50 States, District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, United States possessions and territories, and political subdivisions thereof.

United States Civilian Internee

   Information Center	[USA] DoD:  The national center of information in the United States for enemy and United States civilian internees.

United States controlled

   shipping	[USA] DoD:  That shipping under United States flag plus those selected ships under foreign flag which are considered to be under "effective United States control," i.e., which can reasonably be expected to be made available to the United States in time of national emergency.

United States country team	[USA] DoD:  The senior, in-country, US coordinating and supervising body, headed by the chief of the US diplomatic mission, usually an ambassador, and composed of the senior member of each represented US department or agency, as desired by the chief of the US diplomatic mission.

United States Military Service

   Funded Foreign Training	[USA] DoD:  Training which is provided to foreign nationals in United States Military Service schools and installations under authority other than the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

United States Naval Ship	[USA] DoD:  A public vessel of the United States in the custody of the Navy and is: a. Operated by the Military Sealift Command and manned by a civil service crew. b. Operated by a commercial company under contract to the Military Sealift Command and manned by a merchant marine crew. Also called USNS. See also Military Sealift Command.

United States Prisoner of War

   Information Center	[USA] DoD:  The national center of information in the United States for enemy and United States prisoners of war.

United States Strategic Army

   Forces	[USA] DoD:  That part of the Army, normally located in the Continental United States, which is trained, equipped, and maintained for employment at national level in accordance with current plans.

unitized load	[USA] DoD:  A single item, or a number of items packaged, packed or arranged in a specified manner and capable of being handled as a unit.  Unitization may be accomplished by placing the item or items in a container or by banding them securely together. See also palletized unit load.

UNITRACK	Unit Tracking Function (NWSS)

UNITREP	Unit Status and Identity Report (formerly FORSTAT)

UNITREPCSRC	UNITREP System Chief of Staff's Readiness Chart (HQ USAF)

UNIVAC	University Automatic Computer

universal polar stereographic

   grid	[USA] DoD:  A military grid prescribed for joint use in operations in limited areas and used for operations requiring precise position reporting. It covers areas between the 80 degree parallels and the poles.

Universal Time	[USA] DoD:  A measure of time that conforms, within a close approximation, to the mean diurnal rotation of the Earth and serves as the basis of civil timekeeping. Universal Time (UT1) is determined from observations of the stars, radio sources, and also from ranging observations of the Moon and artificial Earth satellites. The scale determined directly from such observations is designated Universal Time Observed (UTO); it is slightly dependent on the place of observation. When UTO is corrected for the shift in longitude of the observing station caused by polar motion, the time scale UT1 is obtained. When an accuracy better than one second is not required, Universal Time can be used to mean Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).  Also called ZULU time. Formerly called Greenwich Mean Time.

universal transverse mercator

   grid(*)	[USA] DoD:  A grid coordinate system based on the transverse mercator projection, applied to maps of the Earth's surface extending to 84 degrees N and 80 degrees S latitudes. Also called UTM Grid.

unknown	[USA] DoD:  1. A code meaning information not available. 2. An unidentified target.

unlimited war	[USA] DoD:  Not to be used. See general war.

unmanned aerial vehicle	[USA] DoD:  A powered, aerial vehicle that does not carry a human operator, uses aerodynamic forces to provide vehicle lift, can fly autonomously or be piloted remotely, can be expendable or recoverable, and can carry a lethal or nonlethal payload. Ballistic or semiballistic vehicles, cruise missiles, and artillery projectiles are not considered unmanned aerial vehicles. Also called UAV.

unobserved fire(*)	[USA] DoD:  Fire for which the points of impact or burst are not observed. See also fire.

UNODIR	Unless Otherwise Directed

UNOLS	Upgrade Nuclear Ordnance Logistics System

unpremeditated expansion of

   a war	[USA] DoD:  Not to be used. See escalation.

unpremeditated war	[USA] DoD:  Not to be used. See accidental attack.

UNPROFOR	United Nations Protection Force

UNREP	Underway Replenishment

unscheduled convoy phase(*)	[USA] DoD:  The period in the early days of war when convoys are instituted on an ad hoc basis before the introduction of convoy schedules in the regular convoy phase.

UNT	Undergraduate Navigation Training

unwanted cargo(*)	[USA] DoD:  A cargo loaded in peacetime which is not required by the consignee country in wartime. See also cargo.

unwarned exposed(*)	[USA] DoD:  The vulnerability of friendly forces to nuclear weapon effects. In this condition, personnel are assumed to be standing in the open at burst time, but have dropped to a prone position by the time the blast wave arrives. They are expected to have areas of bare skin exposed to direct thermal radiation, and some personnel may suffer dazzle. See also warned exposed; warned protected.

UOR	Urgent Operational Requirements

UP	[UK] Unrotated Projectile, a codename used for rockets.

UP	Unsolicited Proposal

UP	Update Processor

up(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support: 1. A term used in a call for fire to indicate that the target is higher in altitude than the point which has been used as a reference point for the target location. 2. A correction used by an observer or a spotter in time fire to indicate that an increase in height of burst is desired.

UPAMS	Unpriced Action Management System

UPC	Unit Product Code

UPC	User Permit Code

UPF	User Productivity Facility

UPS	Unattended Power Source

UPS	Uninterruptible Power Supply

UPS	User Profile System

UPT	[USA] Undergraduate Pilot Training

URD	User Requirements Document

URDB	User Requirements Data Base (DDN)

Urgent Fury	[USA] Invasion of Grenada, October 1983.

urgent mining(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, the laying of mines with correct spacing but not in the ordered or planned positions. The mines may be laid either inside or outside the allowed area in such positions that they will hamper the movements of the enemy more than those of our own forces.

urgent priority	[USA] DoD:  A category of immediate mission request which is lower than emergency priority but takes precedence over ordinary priority, e.g., enemy artillery or mortar fire which is falling on friendly troops and causing casualties or enemy troops or mechanized units moving up in such force as to threaten a break-through. See also immediate mission request; priority of immediate mission request.

URI	Unfavorable Rotation Index

URN	Unit Requirement Number

URP	Unit Record Processors

URPOP	Urban Population File

URR	Ultra Reliable Radar

US Roland	[USA] DoD:  A short range, low-altitude, all-weather, Army air defense artillery surface-to-air missile system which is based upon the FrancoGerman Roland III missile system.

US Transportation Command

   coordinating instructions	[USA] DoD:  Instructions of the US Transportation Command that establish suspense dates for selected members of the joint planning and execution community to complete updates to the operation plan data base. Instructions will ensure the target date movement requirements will be validated and available for scheduling.

USA	United States Army

USA	United States of America

USAAA	U.S. Army Audit Agency

USAAC	[USA] United States Army Air Corps

USAAF	[USA] United States Army Air Force

USAAG	U.S. Army Artillery Group

USAAS	[USA] United States Army Air Service. Created on May 24, 1918.

USACC	U.S Army Communications Command

USACDC	U.S. Army Combat Development Command

USACE	U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

USACEEIA-CONUS	United States Army Communications Engineering Electronics Installation Agency - Continental United States

USACGSC	U.S. Army Command and General Staff College

USACSA	U.S. Army Communications System Agency

USACSG	United States Army Command Support Group

USACSLA	U.S. Army Communications Security Logistics Activity

USACSSEC	United States Army Computer Systems Support and Evaluation Command

USAESEIA	U.S. Army Electronic Systems Engineering and Installation Activity

USAF	[USA] United States Air Force. Created 18 September 1947.

USAF/MP EAB	USAF Manpower Personnel Emergency Actions Book

USAFA	United States Air Force Academy

USAFA MID	U.S. Air Force Academy Micros in the Dormitory

USAFAD	U.S. Army Field Artillery Detachment

USAFADWC	USAF Air Defense Weapons Center (TAC)

USAFE	[USA] United States Air Force in Europe

USAFHRC	United States Air Force Historical Research Center

USAFPP	USAF Personnel Plan

USAFR	United States Air Force Reserve

USAFSAM	USAF School of Aerospace Medicine

USAFSBSS	USAF Standard Base Supply System

USAFSS	U.S. Air Force Security Service

USAICS	U.S. Army Intelligence Center And School

USAID	U.S. Agency for International Development

USAISC	U.S. Army Information Systems Command

USAISEC	U.S. Army Information Systems Engineering Center (formerly USAISSSC)

USAISMA	U.S. Army Information Systems Management Activity

USAISSSC	U.S. Army Information Systems Software Support Command

USAMMA	U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency

USAMSSA	U.S. Army Management Systems Support Agency

USAR	U.S. Army Reserve

USAREUR	United States Army in Europe

USASATCOMA	U.S. Army Satellite Communications Agency

USASCII	United States of America Standard Code for Information Interchange

USASDC	U.S. Army Strategic Defense Command

USATESAE	United States Army Test Equipment Support Agency

USATSCH	United States Army Transportation School

USB	Upper Sideband

USBRO	United States Bases Requirements Overseas (WWMCCS)

USC	Unit Source Listing (AFCC)

USC	United States Code

USC/ISI	University of Southern California/Information Sciences Institute

USCEEIA	U.S. Army Communications - Electronics Engineering Installation Agency

USCENTAF	U.S. Central Command Tactical Air Force

USCENTCOM	U.S. Central Command

USCG	[USA] United States Coast Guard

USCGNET	United States Communications Grid Network

USCINCAFRED	United States Commander-in-Chief, Air Force Readiness Command

USCINCARRED	U.S. Commander in Chief, Army Forces Readiness Command

USCINCCENT	United States Commander In Chief, Central Command

USCINCEUR	United States Commander-in-Chief, European Command

USCINCLANT	United States Commander In Chief, Atlantic Command

USCINCPAC	United States Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Command

USCINCRED	United States Commander-in-Chief, Readiness Command

USCINCSO	United States Commander-in-Chief, Southern Command

USCS	U.S. Customs Service

USDA	U.S. Department of Agriculture

USDA	Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition

USDCFO	U.S. Defense Communications Field Office

USDEL	U.S. Delegation

USDP	Under Secretary of Defense for Policy

USDR&E	Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OSD)

USE	UNIVAC Systems Exchange

USEIT	User System Evaluation and Integration Tool

USERID	User Identification

USEUCOM	United States European Command

USFJ	United States Forces, Japan

USFK	United States Forces, Korea

USG	United States Government

USGS	U.S. Geological Survey

USI	User-System Interface

USIA	U.S. Information Agency

USIC	U.S. International Carrier

USICA	U.S. International Communication Agency

USIDF	United States Icelandic Defense Forces

USKAC	United States Key Access Code

USLANTCOM	United States Atlantic Command

USM	Unscheduled Maintenance

USM	User Security Matrix

USM	User Support Management

USMC	[USA] United States Marine Corps

USMCC	United States Mission Control Center

USMCEB	United States Military Communications - Electronics Board

USMTF	U.S. Message Test Formatting

USN	[USA] United States Navy

USNATO	U.S. Mission to NATO

USNAVCENT	U.S. Naval Forces Central Command

USNAVEUR	U.S. Naval Forces Europe

USNI	[USA] United States Naval Institute

USNMR	U.S. National Military Representative (SHAPE)

USNR	[USA] United States Navy Reserve (Ready)

USNS	[USA] DoD:  See United States Naval Ship.

USNSTN	United States Naval School, Transportation Management

USPACOM	U.S. Pacific Command

USPS	U.S. Postal Service

USR	Unsatisfactory Service Report

USREDCOM	United States Readiness Command

USS	[USA] United States Ship

USS	User Support Subsystem

USSOCOM	United States Special Operations Command

USSOUTHCOM	United States Southern Command

USSPACECOM	U.S. Space Command

USSS	U.S. SIGINT System

USSTRATCOM	U.S. Strategic Command

UST	UHF SATCOM Terminals (ESD)

UST	Undergraduate Space Training

UST	USAFE Sortie Tables (USAF)

USTF	Uniformed Services Treatment Facilities

USTRANSCOM	United States Transportation Command

USTS	Ultra High-Frequency Satellite Terminal System (MAC)

USUC	U.S. Unilateral Control

USUTC	United States Unified Transportation Command

USWB	United States Weather Bureau

UT	Universal Time

UTACCS	USAREUR Tactical Command and Control System

Utah Beach	[Allied] One of the landing beaches used for Overlord.

UTAIN	USAFE Tactical Air Intelligence Network

UTAIS	USAFE Tactical Air Intelligence System

UTC	[USA] DoD:  See Universal Time.

UTC	Unified Transportation Command

UTC	Unit Type Code

UTE	Aircraft Utilization Rate

UTE	Flying Hour Utilization

UTE	User Terminal Element

UTE RATE	Utilization Rate

UTH	USAREUR Transportable Host

UTIC	USAREUR Theater Intelligence Center

utility helicopter(*)	[USA] DoD:  Multi-purpose helicopter capable of lifting troops but may be used in a command and control, logistics, casualty evacuation or armed helicopter role.

UTM	Universal Transverse Mercator

UTM-grid	[USA] DoD:  See also universal transverse mercator grid.

UTP	USAREUR Theater Plan

UTS-20	Universal Terminal System-20

UTS-40	Universal Terminal System-40

UTTCo	[USA] Utility Tactical Transport helicopter Company.

UU	User Unit

UUM	[USA] Submarine-launched, anti-submarine missile. Subroc is launched underwater, breaks trough the surface, travels through air, and then drops it warhead into the water. It has a nuclear warhead.  UUM-4 Subroc.

UUM-44A	[USA] DoD:  See submarine rocket.

UUT	Unit Under Test

UUV	Unmanned Undersea Vehicle

UV	Ultra-Violet

UV-VS	[USSR] Upravlenie Voenno-vozdushnikh SilAdministration of the air force.

UW	[USA] DoD:  See unconventional warfare.

UWC	Underwater Communications

UXB	[UK] UneXploded Bomb.

UXO	[USA] Unexploded Ordinance (bomb, warhead, munitions, etc.)


UGM Examples

UGM-27	[USA] DoD:  See Polaris.

UGM-73A	[USA] DoD:  See Poseidon.

UGM-84A	[USA] DoD:  See Harpoon.

UGM-93 	Trident

UGM-96A	[USA] DoD:  See Trident I.


V

V	Volts

V&V	Verification & Validation

V-1	[Germany] Vergeltungswaffe 1, revenge weapon one'.  Also known as Fi 103 or FZG 76.  The V-1 was a pulse-jet powered flying bomb.  Over 29000 V-1s were built.  About 8000 were fired at London, of which 2419 hit.  An additional 2448 fell on Antwerp.

V-2	The V-2 was the A-4 ballistic missile. Over 10000 were built. 1120 launched against England, of a total of 4320 operational firings.  Range was up to 320 km, but winged developments had a range of 750km and the A-10 was a two-stage missile with intercontinental range.  After WWII the V-2 was tested by the Allied. This included a launch from USS Midway, 6 September 1947.

V-22A	Osprey

V-MAN	Vehicle Management

V-VS	[USSR] Voenno-Vozdushniye Sily --- Air force. Formed in 1924.

V/STOL	[USA] DoD:  See vertical/short takeoff and landing aircraft.

VA	[USA] USN attack squadron.  Examples

VA	Veterans Administration

VA	Volt-Ampere

VAC	Volts Alternating Current

VADS	Vulcan Air Defense System

VAID	[USA] Variable AIr Inlet Duct

VAL	[USA] USN light attack squadron.  VAL-4	'Black Ponies'

validate	[USA] DoD:  Execution procedure used by combatant command components, supporting combatant commanders, and providing organizations to confirm to the supported commander and US Transportation Command that all the information records in a time-phased force and deployment data not only are error-free for automation purposes, but also accurately reflect the current status, attributes, and availability of units and requirements. Unit readiness, movement dates, passengers, and cargo details should be confirmed with the unit before validation occurs.

validation	[USA] DoD:  1. A process normally associated with the collection of intelligence that provides official status to an identified requirement and confirms that the requirement is appropriate for a given collector and has not been previously satisfied. 2. In computer modeling and simulation, the process of determining the degree to which a model or simulation is an accurate representation of the real world from the perspective of the intended uses of the model or simulation. See also accreditation; configuration management; independent review; verification.

valuable cargo(*)	[USA] DoD:  Cargo which may be of value during a later stage of the war. See also cargo.

value engineering	[USA] DoD:  An organized efforrt directed at analyzing the function of Department of Defense systems, equipment, facilities, procedures and supplies for the purpose of achieving the required function at the lowest total cost of effective ownership, consistent with requirements for performance, reliability, quality, and maintainability.

VAMOSC	Visibility and Management of Operating and Support

VAN	Value Added Network

VAP	[Russia] Vilivnoj Aviatsionnii Pribor --- Dischargeable Aviation System.  A system of water tanks installed in the cargo hold of the Il-76 for firefighting tasks.

VAQ	[USA] USN tactical electronic warfare squadron.  VAQ-13 'Scorpions', VAQ-34 'Flashbacks'

VAQ	Visiting Airman Quarters

VARCS	Vehicle Application and Replacement Categorical System

variability(*)	[USA] DoD:  The manner in which the probability of damage to a specific target decreases with the distance from ground zero; or, in damage assessment, a mathematical factor introduced to average the effects of orientation, minor shielding and uncertainty of target response to the effects considered.

variable safety level	[USA] DoD:  See safety level of supply.

variant	[USA] DoD:  1. One of two or more cipher or code symbols which have the same plain text equivalent. 2. One of several plain text meanings that are represented by a single code group. Also called alternative.

Varsity	[Allied] Operations of the 17th US and 6th British airborne divisions in support of Plunder' (which to see). 23-24 March 1945.

VAS	Vehicle Allocation and Summary (MAC)

VASI	Visual Approach Slope Indicator

VAT	Voice-Activated Typewriter

VAW	[USA] USN airborne early warning squadron.  VAW-125 'Tigertails', VAW-127 'Seabats'

VB	[USA] Vertical Bomb. Vb-1 and VB-2 were free-fall weapons with azimuth-only guidance, later VBs had complete guidance. VB-9 to VB-13 had annular wings. VB-13 was used on large scale in Korea.  Examples

VBF	[USA] USN fighter-bomber squadron.

VBITS	Video Based Information Transmission System (FORSCOM)

VC	[USA] USN composite squadron

Vc	Design cruise speed

VC	Virtual Call (X.25)

VCJCS	Vice Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff (OJCS)

VCR	Video Cassette Recorder

VCRM	Verification Cross Reference Matrix

VD	[USSR] Vertikalnye dvigateli, vertical engines', i.e. lift engines.

Vd	Maximum dive speed

VDC	Volts Direct Current

VDD	Version Description Document

VDF	VHF Direction Finding (station)

VDP	Vehicle Down for Parts

VDS	Variable Depth Sonar (USN)

VDS	Vehicular Data System

VDSI	[USA] Video Distribution Subsystem Interface (USSPACECOM)

VDU	Video, or Visual Display Unit

VECP	Value Engineering Change Proposal

vector	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept, close air support and air interdiction usage, a code meaning, "Alter heading to magnetic heading indicated."  Heading ordered must be in three digits; e.g., "vector" zero six zero (for homing, use "steer").

vectored attack(*)	[USA] DoD:  Attack in which a weapon carrier (air, surface, or subsurface) not holding contact on the target, is vectored to the weapon delivery point by a unit (air, surface or subsurface) which holds contact on the target.

vehicle cargo	[USA] DoD:  Wheeled or tracked equipment, including weapons, which require certain deck space, head room, and other definite clearance.  See also cargo.

vehicle distance(*)	[USA] DoD:  The clearance between vehicles in a column which is measured from the rear of one vehicle to the front of the following vehicle.

vehicle summary and priority

   table	[USA] DoD:  A table listing all vehicles by priority of debarkation from a combat-loaded ship. It includes the nomenclature, dimensions, square feet, cubic feet, weight, and stowage location of each vehicle, the cargo loaded in each vehicle, and the name of the unit to which the vehicle belongs.

vehicle(*)	[USA] DoD:  A self-propelled, boosted, or towed conveyance for transporting a burden on land or sea or through air or space. See also air cushion vehicle; amphibious vehicle; combat vehicle; commercial vehicle; ground effect machine; remotely piloted vehicle; special-equipment vehicle; special-purpose vehicle; substitute transport-type vehicle; transport vehicle.

Velikaya Otechestvennaya

   Voina	[USSR] Great Patriotic War, i.e. WWII.

VERDIN	VLF/LF Multi-Channel Broadcast System (USN)

verification	[USA] DoD:  1. In arms control, any action, including inspection, detection, and identification, taken to ascertain compliance with agreed measures. 2. In computer modeling and simulation, the process of determining that a model or simulation implementation accurately represents the developer's conceptual description and specifications.  See also accreditation; configuration management; independent review; validation.

verify(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. To ensure that the meaning and phraseology of the transmitted message conveys the exact intention of the originator.  (DOD) 2. A request from an observer, a spotter, or a fire-control agency to reexamine firing data and report the results of the reexamination.

vertex height	[USA] DoD:  See maximum ordinate.

vertex(*)	[USA] DoD:  In artillery and naval gunfire support, the highest point in the trajectory of a projectile.

vertical air photograph(*)	[USA] DoD:  An air photograph taken with the optical axis of the camera perpendicular to the surface of the Earth.

vertical and/or short takeoff

   and landing	[USA] DoD:  Vertical and/or short takeoff and landing capability for aircraft.

vertical envelopment	[USA] DoD:  A tactical maneuver in which troops, either air-dropped or air-landed, attack the rear and flanks of a force, in effect cutting off or encircling the force.

vertical interval	[USA] DoD:  Difference in altitude between two specified points or locations, e.g., the battery or firing ship and the target; observer location and the target; location of previously fired target and new target; observer and a height of burst; battery or firing ship and a height of burst, etc.

vertical loading(*)	[USA] DoD:  A type of loading whereby items of like character are vertically tiered throughout the holds of a ship, so that selected items are available at any stage of the unloading. See also loading.

vertical probable error	[USA] DoD:  The product of the range probable error and the slope of fall.

vertical replenishment(*)	[USA] DoD:  The use of a helicopter for the transfer of materiel to or from a ship.

vertical separation(*)	[USA] DoD:  Separation between aircraft expressed in units of vertical distance.

vertical situation display(*)	[USA] DoD:  An electronically generated display on which information on aircraft attitude and heading, flight director commands, weapon aiming and terrain following can be presented, choice of presentation being under the control of the pilot.

vertical strip	[USA] DoD:  A single flightline of overlapping photos. Photography of this type is normally taken of long, narrow targets such as beaches or roads.

vertical takeoff and landing(*)	[USA] DoD:  The capability of an aircraft to take off and land vertically and to transfer to or from forward motion at heights required to clear surrounding obstacles.

vertical/short takeoff and

   landing aircraft(*)	[USA] DoD:  An aircraft capable of executing a vertical takeoff and landing, a short takeoff and landing or any combination of these modes of operation. Also called V/STOL. See also short takeoff and landing; short takeoff and vertical landing aircraft; vertical takeoff and landing.

VERTREP	[USA] Vertical Replenishment --- transport by helicopter of supplies to warships.

very high	[USA] DoD:  A height above fifty thousand feet.

very low	[USA] DoD:  A height below five hundred feet.

very seriously ill or injured	[USA] DoD:  The casualty status of a person whose illness or injury is classified by medical authority to be of such severity that life is imminently endangered. Also called VSII. See also casualty status.

vesicant agent	[USA] DoD:  See blister agent.

VEV	Voice Excited Voicecoder

VF	[USA] USN Fighter Squadron.  Examples

VF	Voice Frequency (30-300 MHz)

VFA	[USA] Fighter-Attack squadron of the US Navy.  Examples

VFAS	Vertical Force Accounting System (USA)

VFC	[USA] USN Fighter Composite Squadron.

VFCT	Voice Frequency Carrier Telegraph

VFDMIS	Vertical Force Deployment Management Information System (USA)

VFK	Variable Function Key

VFMP	Vehicle Fleet Management Program (USA)

VFO	Variable Frequency Oscillator

VFP	[USA] USN photo-reconnaissance squadron

VFR	Visual Flight Rules

VFR	Visual Flight Rules

VFTG	Voice Frequency Telegraph Group

VG	Variable Geometry

VGK	Supreme High Command (Soviet)

VHDU	Visual Handcopy Display Unit

VHF	Very High Frequency (30-300 MHz)

VHSIC	Very High-Speed Integrated Circuit

VI	[USSR] Vysotny IstrebitelHigh-altitude fighter

VIABLE	Vertical Installation Automated Baseline System (USA)

VIC	Vector In Command Model

VIC	Visibility of Intransit Cargo (USA)

VID	Visual Identification

VIDOC	[USA] DoD:  See visual information documentation.

VIFF	Vectoring In Forward Flight, use of the vectoring jet nozzles of the Harrier to enhance maneuverability in combat. Never used operationally, because the large energy loss outweighs the advantages.

vignetting(*)	[USA] DoD:  A method of producing a band of color or tone on a map or chart, the density of which is reduced uniformly from edge to edge.

Viking	[USA] DoD:  A twin turbofan engine, multicrew antisubmarine aircraft capable of operating off aircraft carriers. It is designed to detect, locate, and destroy submarines using an integrated, computer-controlled attack system and a variety of conventional and/or nuclear ordnance.  Designated as S-3.

VIMS	Vehicle Integrated Management System (USAF)

VINSON	Family Of Tactical Secure Voice Equipment (E.G., KY58)

Violet Club	[UK] Code name for a physics package', the actual nuclear weapon in a series of nuclear bombs, or a bomb casing. Both had their own codenames.

VIP	Very Important Person

VIP	Video Information Processor

VIP	Visual Information Processor (Honeywell)

visibility	[USA] DoD:  In air intercept usage, "Visibility (in miles) is _________."

visibility range	[USA] DoD:  The horizontal distance (in kilometers or miles) at which a large dark object can just be seen against the horizon sky in daylight.

VISTA	[USA] Variable stability In-flight Simulator Test Aircraft, a modified F-16.

visual call sign(*)	[USA] DoD:  A call sign provided primarily for visual signaling. See also call sign.

visual identification(*)	[USA] DoD:  In a flight control system, a control mode in which the aircraft follows a radar target and is automatically positioned to allow visual identification.

visual information	[USA] DoD:  Use of one or more of the various visual media with or without sound. Generally, visual information includes still photography, motion picture photography, video or audio recording, graphic arts, visual aids, models, display, visual presentation services, and the support processes.

visual information

   documentation	[USA] DoD:  Motion media, still photography, and audio recording of technical and nontechnical events while they occur, usually not controlled by the recording crew. Visual information documentation encompasses Combat Camera, operational documentation, and technical documentation. Also called VIDOC. See also Combat Camera; operational documentation; technical documentation.

visual interceptor(*)	[USA] DoD:  An interceptor which has no special equipment to enable it to intercept its target in dark or daylight conditions by other than visual means.

visual meteorological

   conditions	[USA] DoD:  Weather conditions in which visual flight rules apply; expressed in terms of visibility, ceiling height, and aircraft clearance from clouds along the path of flight. When these criteria do not exist, instrument meteorological conditions prevail and instrument flight rules must be complied with. Also called VMC. See also instrument meteorological conditions.

visual mine firing indicator(*)	[USA] DoD:  A device used with exercise mines to indicate that the mine would have detonated had it been poised.

visual report	[USA] DoD:  Not to be used. See inflight report.

vital area(*)	[USA] DoD:  A designated area or installation to be defended by air defense units. See also area.

vital ground(*)	[USA] DoD:  Ground of such importance that it must be retained or controlled for the success of the mission. See also key terrain.

VKP	[USSR] Vozduzhnyi Komandnii Punkt --- airborne command post. As in Mi-6VKP Hook-B'.

VL	Vertical Landing

VLAGES	Very Low Altitude Gravity Extraction System. Airdropping at low altitude and low speed, without parachutes.

VLASROC	Vertical Launch Anti-Submarine Rocket (USN)

VLF	Very Low Frequency (3-30 KHZ)

VLO	Very Low Observable

VLSI	Very Large Scale Integration

VLSIC	Very Large Scale Integrated Circuit

VLSISC	Very Large Scale Integration Socketing Capability

VM	Virtual Machine

VM/SP	Virtual Machine/System Product

VMA	[USA] USMC attack squadron.  Examples

VMA-(AW)	[USA] USMC All-weather attack squadron. (Numbers: see VMA)

VMAQ	Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron

VMAT	[USA] USMC attack training squadron.

VMB	[USA] USMC Bombardment Squadron

VMC	[USA] DoD:  See visual meteorological conditions.

VMCJ	[USA] USMC electronic warfare squadron.  VMCJ-2 'Playboys'

VMF	[USA] USMC Fighter Squadron.  Examples

VMFA	[USA] Fighter-Attack squadron of the USMC.  Examples

VMFAT	[USA] Fighter-Attack Training squadron of the USMC.

VMIU	Virtual Memory Interface Unit (Honeywell)

VMO	[USA] USMC observation squadron.  VMO-6 'Tomcats'

Vmo	Maximum permitted operating speed

VMX	Voice Mail

VMX	Voice Message Exchange

Vne	Never to exceed speed (structural limitation.)

VO	Validation Office

VOCODER	Voice Coder

VOCODER	Voice Operated Code

VOCOM	Voice Communications

VOD	Vertical On-Board Delivery

voice call sign(*)	[USA] DoD:  A call sign provided primarily for voice communication. See also call sign.

Volant Dew	[USA] Supply missions to the Dew radar line in Greenland, flown by ski-equipped LC-130H aircraft.

Volant Forest	[USA] Fire-fighting program for the C-130 Hercules.

Volant Solo	[USA] Psychological warfare version of the C-130 Hercules. The EC-130E exists in Comfy Levi' and Rivet Rider' versions.

VOLMET	Routine broadcast of meteorological information

voluntary training	[USA] DoD:  Training in a non-pay status for Individual Ready Reservists and active status Standby Reservists. Participation in voluntary training is for retirement points only and may be achieved by training with Selected Reserve or voluntary training units; by active duty for training; by completion of authorized military correspondence courses; by attendance at designated courses of instruction; by performing equivalent duty; by participation in special military and professional events designated by the Military Departments; or by participation in authorized Civil Defense activities. Retirees may voluntarily train with organizations to which they are properly preassigned by orders for recall to active duty in a national emergency or declaration of war. Such training shall be limited to that training made available within the resources authorized by the Secretary concerned.

voluntary training unit	[USA] DoD:  A unit formed by volunteers to provide reserve component training in a non-pay status for Individual Ready Reservists and active status Standby Reservists attached under competent orders and participating in such units for retirement points. Also called reinforcement training unit.

VON	AUTOVON

VOQ	Visiting Officer Quarters

VOR	Visual Operating Restrictions

VOR(*)	[USA] DoD:  An air navigational radio aid which uses phase comparison of a ground transmitted signal to determine bearing. This term is derived from the words "very high frequency omnidirectional radio range."

VORTAC	VHF Omni Range & Tactical Air Navigation

VOX	Voice Extension

VOX	Voice Operated Relay Circuit

VP	[USA] USN patrol squadron.  VP-17 'White Lightnings', VP-8  'Tigers'

VP	[USSR] Visotny Perekhvatchik --- High-Altitude Interceptor.

VP	Variable Pitch (propeller)

VPIP	Vinson/Parkhill Implementation Plan

VPR	Virtual PPI Reflectoscope

VPS	Vanguard Planning Summary

VPS	Video Processing System

VPWPU	SAFE Four Echelon Wartime Casualty System

VQ	[USA] USN electronic reconnaissance squadron.

VQ	Shore Based Recon Aircraft (USN)

Vr	Rotation Speed

VR	Volunteer Reserve

VRC	Voice Response Controller

VRDK	[USSR] Air-turbocompressor reaction engine', also known as accelerator', an auxiliary reaction engines used in 1945 to increase the performance of several fighters with reciprocating engines.  Air was compress by an engine-driven compressor, then mixed with fuel and ignited.

VRF	[USA] USN transport wing.

VRF	Visual Recording Facility

VS	[USA] USN submarine warfare squadron.  VS-21 'Fighting redtails', VS-30 'Diamondcutters'

Vs	Stalling Speed

VS	Video Switch

VSA	Validity and Statistical Analysis Subsystem

VSAM	Virtual Sequential Access Method

VSAM	Virtual System Access Method (IBM)

VSE	Virtual System Extended

VSI	Vertical Speed Indicator

VSII	[USA] DoD:  See very seriously ill or injured.

VST	Vinson Subscriber Terminal

VSTOL	Vertical Short Takeoff and Landing

VSTT	[USA] Variable Speed Training Target: Competition for a target drone, won by the Beechcraft MQM-107.

VSWR	Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

VT	[USA] USN training squadron.

VT	[USSR] Voyenniy transport (military transport ship)

VT	Variable Time (proximity) fuse.

VTA	[USSR] Voenno-Transportnaya Aviatsiya (Military Transport Aviation)

VTA	Soviet Military Transport Aviation

VTAADS	Vertical The Army Authorization Document System

VTAM	Virtual Telecommunications Access Method

VTAM	Virtual Terminal Access Method (IBM)

VTAS	[USA] Visual Target Acquisition System. A helmet sight.

VTC	Video Teleconferencing System (PACAF)

VTOC	Visual Table of Contents

VTOL	Vertical Take Off and Landing

VTP	Virtual Terminal Protocol

VTR	Voice Tape Recorded

VTS	Variable Tracking Strategy

VTX-TS	[USA] Trainer competition for the US Navy, won by the British Aerospace Hawk, known as T-45 in USN service.

VU	Volume Unit

Vulcan	[USA] DoD:  An Army air defense artillery gun which provides low-altitude air defense and has a direct fire capability against surface targets.  The gun is a 6-barreled, air-cooled, 20-mm rotary-fired weapon.

vulnerability	[USA] DoD:  1. The susceptibility of a nation or military force to any action by any means through which its war potential or combat effectiveness may be reduced or its will to fight diminished. 2. The characteristics of a system which cause it to suffer a definite degradation (incapability to perform the designated mission) as a result of having been subjected to a certain level of effects in an unnatural (manmade) hostile environment.

vulnerability program	[USA] DoD:  A program to determine the degree of, and to remedy insofar as possible, any existing susceptibility of nuclear weapon systems to enemy countermeasures, accidental fire, and accidental shock.

vulnerability study	[USA] DoD:  An analysis of the capabilities and limitations of a force in a specific situation to determine vulnerabilities capable of exploitation by an opposing force.

vulnerable area	[USA] DoD:  See vital area.

vulnerable node	[USA] DoD:  See target stress point.

vulnerable point	[USA] DoD:  See vital area.

VVS-VMF	[USSR] Voenno-Vozdushniye SilyVoenno Morskovo Flota. Naval air force. Formed in 1924.

VVSRF	[Russia] Voenno-Vozdushniye Sily Rossiskoi Federatsii (Air Forces of the Russian Federation)

VX	[USA] USN test unit.  VX-4 'Evaluators', VX-5 'Vampires'

VXE	[USA] USN development squadron. VXE-6 'Puckered Penguins'

VZPU	[USSR] Vozdushnyi Zapastnoi Punkt Upravlenya --- Airborne Reserve Command Post. As in Mi-8VZPU 'Hip-D'.


USN Attack Squadrons

VA-12 	'Clinchers'

VA-14 	'Tophatters'

VA-15 	'Valions'

VA-27 	'Royal Maces'

VA-35 	'Black Panthers'

VA-42 	'Green Pawns'

VA-52 	'Knight Riders'

VA-65 	'Tigers'

VA-66 	'Waldomen'

VA-75 	'Sunday Punchers'

VA-82 	'Marauders'

VA-85 	'Black Falcons'

VA-86 	'Sidewinders'

VA-87 	'Golden Warriors'

VA-95 	'Skyknights'

VA-97 	'Warhawks'

VA-115	'Arabs'

VA-165	'Boomers'

VA-176	'Thunderbolts'

VA-182	'Golden Intruders'


Vertical Bomb Examples

VB-1 Azon 	454kg, used during WWII, used with succes against bridges.

VB-2 Azon	Similar to VB-1, 907kg.

VB-3 Razon	454kg

VB-4 Razon	907kg

VB-5	454kg, image contrast ligth seeker.

VB-6 Felix	45kg, IR seeker

VB-7	TV-guidance

VB-8	TV-guidance

VB-9	Radar homing

VB-10	TV guidance

VB-11	IR guidance

VB-12	Radio control, visual guidance

VB-13 Tarzon	5443kg


USN Fighter Squadrons

VF-1	'Wolf Pack'

VF-2	'Bounty Hunters'

VF-10	'Grim Reapers'

VF-14	'Tophatters'

VF-21	'Freelancers'

VF-31	'Sluggers'

VF-32	'Swordsmen'

VF-42	'Green Pawns'

VF-43	'Challengers'

VF-53	'Blue Knights'

VF-74	'Be-Devilers'

VF-84	'Jolly Rogers'

VF-101	'Grim Reapers'

VF-103	'Sluggers'

VF-103	'Tomcatters'

VF-111	'Sundowners'

VF-124	'Moonshiners'

VF-143	'Pukin' Dogs'

VF-211	'Checkmates'

VF-513	'Red Rippers'


USN Fighter Attack Squadrons

VFA-15 'Valions'	VFA-127 Cylons'
VFA-22 'Fighting Redcocks'	VFA-131 Wildcats'
VFA-25 'Fist of the Fleet'	VFA-131 Wildcats'
VFA-27 'Chargers'	VFA-132 Privateers'
VFA-37 'Bulls'	VFA-132 Privateers'
VFA-81 'Sunliners'	VFA-136 Knight Hawks'
VFA-82 'Marauders'	VFA-137 Kestrels'
VFA-83 'Rampagers'	VFA-146 Blue Diamonds'
VFA-86 'Sidewinders'	VFA-147 Argonauts'
VFA-87 'Golden Warriors'	VFA-151 Vigilantes'
VFA-94 'Nighty Strikes'	VFA-192 World Famous Golden Dragons'
VFA-97 'Warhawks'	VFA-195 Dambusters'
VFA-105 Gunslingers'	VFA-203 Blue Dolphins'
VFA-106 Gladiators'	VFA-204 River Rattlers'
VFA-113 Stingers'	VFA-303 Golden Hawks'
VFA-125 Rough Riders'


UMSC Attack Squardons (All Weather)
UMSC Attack Squadrons (All Weather)

VMA-231	'Ace of Spades'

VMA-242	'Batmen'

VMA-331	'Bumblebees'

VMA-513	'Flying Nightmares'

VMA-542	'Flying Tigers'


USMC Fighter Attack Squadrons

VMF-111	'Devildogs'

VMF-115	'Silver Eagles'

VMF-214	'Blacksheep'

VMF-222	'Flying Duces'

VMF-311	'Hell's Belles'

VMF-321	'Hell's Angels'

VMF-441	'Black Jacks'

VMF-542	'Bengals'


USMC Fighter Attack Squadrons

VMFA(AW)-121	'Green Knights'

VMFA(AW)-225	'Vagabonds'

VMFA(AW)-242	'Batmen'

VMFA-115 	'Silver Eagles'

VMFA-122 	'Crusaders'

VMFA-134 	'Hawks'

VMFA-142 	'Flying Gators'

VMFA-212 	'Lancers'

VMFA-232 	'Red Devils'

VMFA-235 	'Death Angels'

VMFA-251 	'Thunderbolts'

VMFA-312 	'Checkertails'

VMFA-314 	'Black Knights'

VMFA-323 	'Death Rattlers'

VMFA-333 	'Shamrocks'

VMFA-451 	'Warlords'

VMFA-531 	'Grey Ghosts'


W

W	Watt

W-day	[USA] DoD:  See times.

W/G	Within Guidance

W/O	Written Off.

W/S	Workstation

WAA	Wartime Aircraft Activity

WAA RET	Wartime Aircraft Activity Reporting System Retrievals

WAACS	Wartime Aircraft Activity Capability System (HQ USAF)

WAAF	[UK] Womens Auxiliary Air Force

WAAM	[USA] Wide-Area Anti-Armor Munitions, a development program for anti-tank munitions.

WAAM	WWMCCS Allocation and Assessment Model

WAARS	Wartime Aircraft Activity Reporting System (USAF)

WAATS	[USA] Western ARNG Aviation Training Site

WABNRES	Worldwide Airborne Resources

WAC	Weapon Aiming Computer

WAC	World Aeronautical Chart

WACC	Washington Area Contracting Center (MAC)

WACMS	WWMCCS/WIS Automated Configuration Management System

WACO	WWMCCS ADP Contracting Officer

WACOS	WWMCCS ADP Continuity of Service

WAD	WWMCCS ADP Directorate

WADC	[USA] Wright Air Development Center

WADDS	WWMCCS ADP Directory of Data Bases and Systems

wading crossing	[USA] DoD:  See deep fording; deep fording capability; shallow fording; shallow fording capability.

WADS	Wide Area Data Service

WAFDS	WWMCCS ADP Fiscal Data Systems

WAGB	[USA] USCG: Icebreaker

WAGE	Weapons Aerospace Ground Equipment

WAGL	[USA] USCG: Lighthouse Tender

Wako	[Germany] Waffenausbildungskomponente. Weapon-Training Component.

walking patient(*)	[USA] DoD:  A patient not requiring a litter while in transit.

Walkure	[Germany] WWII. Emergency plan for a possible internal rebellion.  Used by the leaders of the attempted coup that followed on the July 1944 plot to kill Hitler.

Walleye	[USA] DoD:  A guided air-to-surface glide bomb for the stand-off destruction of large semi-hard targets. It incorporates a contrast-tracking television system for guidance.

WALT	Warning Assessment Logic Terminal

WAM	Workload Analysis Activity Report System

WAN	Wide Area Network

wanted cargo(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval control of shipping, a cargo which is not immediately required by the consignee country but will be needed later. See also cargo.

WAPS	Weighted Airman Promotion System (USAF)

war air service program	[USA] DoD:  The program designed to provide for the maintenance of essential civil air routes and services, and to provide for the distribution and re-distribution of air-carrier aircraft among civil air transportation carriers after withdrawal of aircraft allocated to the Civil Reserve Air Fleet.

war game(*)	[USA] DoD:  A simulation, by whatever means, of a military operation involving two or more opposing forces, using rules, data, and procedures designed to depict an actual or assumed real life situation.

war materiel procurement

   capability	[USA] DoD:  The quantity of an item which can be acquired by orders placed on or after the day an operation commences (D-day) from industry or from any other available source during the period prescribed for war materiel procurement planning purposes.

war materiel requirement	[USA] DoD:  The quantity of an item required to equip and support the approved forces specified in the current Secretary of Defense guidance through the period prescribed for war materiel planning purposes.

war reserve (nuclear)	[USA] DoD:  Nuclear weapons materiel stockpiled in the custody of the Department of Energy or transferred to the custody of the Department of Defense and intended for employment in the event of war.

war reserve materiel

   requirement	[USA] DoD:  That portion of the war materiel requirement required to be on hand on D-day. This level consists of the war materiel requirement less the sum of the peacetime assets assumed to be available on D-day and the war materiel procurement capability.

war reserve materiel

   requirement, balance	[USA] DoD:  That portion of the war reserve materiel requirement which has not been acquired or funded.  This level consists of the war reserve materiel requirement less the war reserve materiel requirement, protectable.

war reserve materiel

   requirement, protectable	[USA] DoD:  That portion of the war reserve materiel requirement that is either on hand and/or previously funded which shall be protected; if issued for peacetime use, it shall be promptly reconstituted. This level consists of the pre-positioned war reserve materiel requirement, protectable, and the other war reserve materiel requirement, protectable.

war reserve stock(s)	[USA] DoD:  That portion of total materiel assets which is designated to satisfy the war reserve materiel requirement.

war reserve stocks for allies	[USA] DoD:  A Department of Defense program to have the Services procure or retain in their inventories those minimum stockpiles of materiel such as munitions, equipment, and combat essential consumables to ensure support for selected allied forces in time of war, until future in-country production and external resupply can meet the estimated combat consumption.

war reserves(*)	[USA] DoD:  Stocks of materiel amassed in peacetime to meet the increase in military requirements consequent upon an outbreak of war. War reserves are intended to provide the interim support essential to sustain operations until resupply can be effected.

warble(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, the process of varying the frequency of sound produced by a narrow band noisemaker to ensure that the frequency to which the mine will respond is covered.

WARCONFAC	War Consumables Consumption Factor (USAF)

Warden	[UK] British part of Provide Comfort.

warehouse chart	[USA] DoD:  See planograph.

warhead mating	[USA] DoD:  The act of attaching a warhead section to a rocket or missile body, torpedo, airframe, motor or guidance section.

warhead section(*)	[USA] DoD:  A completely assembled warhead including appropriate skin sections and related components.

warhead(*)	[USA] DoD:  That part of a missile, projectile, torpedo, rocket, or other munition which contains either the nuclear or thermonuclear system, high explosive system, chemical or biological agents or inert materials intended to inflict damage.

WARM	[USA] DoD:  See wartime reserve modes.

WARMAPS	[USA] DoD:  See wartime manpower planning system. (OSD)

WARMARS	Wartime Manpower Requirements System (USAFE)

warned exposed(*)	[USA] DoD:  The vulnerability of friendly forces to nuclear weapon effects. In this condition, personnel are assumed to be prone with all skin covered and with thermal protection at least that provided by a two-layer summer uniform. See also unwarned exposed; warned protected.

warned protected(*)	[USA] DoD:  The vulnerability of friendly forces to nuclear weapon effects. In this condition, personnel are assumed to haave some protection against heat, blast, and radiation such as that afforded in closed armored vehicles or crouched in fox holes with improvised overhead shielding. See also unwarned exposed; warned exposed.

warning	[USA] DoD:  A communication and acknowledgment of dangers implicit in a wide spectrum of activities by potential opponents ranging from routine defense measures to substantial increases in readiness and force preparedness and to acts of terrorism or political, economic, or military provocation. See also strategic warning; strategic warning lead time; strategic warning post-decision time; strategic warning pre-decision time; tactical warning; warning of attack; warning of war.

warning area	[USA] DoD:  See danger area.

warning net	[USA] DoD:  A communication system established for the purpose of disseminating warning information of enemy movement or action to all interested commands.

warning of attack	[USA] DoD:  A warning to national policymakers that an adversary is not only preparing its armed forces for war, but intends to launch an attack in the near future. See also tactical warning; warning; warning of war.

warning of war	[USA] DoD:  A warning to national policymakers that a state or alliance intends war, or is on a course that substantially increases the risks of war and is taking steps to prepare for war. See also strategic warning; warning; warning of attack.

WARNING ORDER (Chairman

   of the Joint Chiefs of Staff)	[USA] DoD:  A crisis action planning directive issued by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff that initiates the development and evaluation of courses of action by a supported commander and requests that a commander's estimate be submitted. See also warning order.

warning order(*)	[USA] DoD:  A preliminary notice of an order or action which is to follow.

warning red	[USA] DoD:  See air defense warning conditions.

warning white	[USA] DoD:  See air defense warning conditions.

warning yellow	[USA] DoD:  See air defense warning conditions.

WARP	Worldwide AUTODIN Restoral Plan

WARPAC	Warsaw Pact

WARS	Wartime Assessment and Requirements System (AFLC)

WARS	Worldwide Ammunition Reporting System (USA)

WARSAMS	WARSAW SAM Missile Simulation System

WARSL	War Reserve Stockage List

WARSMART	Simulation Model for Allocation of Resources for Training (ATC)

wartime load(*)	[USA] DoD:  The maximum quantity of supplies of all kinds which a ship can carry. The composition of the load is prescribed by proper authority. See also combat load.

wartime manpower planning

   system	[USA] DoD:  A standardized DOD-wide procedure, structure, and data base for computing, compiling, projecting, and portraying the time-phased wartime manpower requirements, demand, and supply of the DOD components. Also called WARMAPS. See also S-day.  (NATO: See also designation of days and hours.)

wartime reserve modes	[USA] DoD:  Characteristics and operating procedures of sensor, communications, navigation aids, threat recognition, weapons, and countermeasures systems that will contribute to military effectiveness if unknown to or misunderstood by opposing commanders before they are used, but could be exploited or neutralized if known in advance. Wartime reserve modes are deliberately held in reserve for wartime or emergency use and seldom, if ever, applied or intercepted prior to such use. Also called WARM.

WAS	War-At-Sea (USN)

WAS	Weapon Aiming System

WAS	Weapons Alert System (NORAD)

WASHFAX	Washington Area High-Speed Facsimile System

WASO	WWMCCS ADP Security Officer

WASP	War Air Service Program

WASP	Weasel Attack Signal Processor

WASS	Wide Area Surveillance System

WASS	WWMCCS ADP System Security

Wasserfall	[Germany] WWII development program for a SAM. Abandoned in February 1945. Wasserfall was steered by radio command.

WASSM	WWMCCS ADP System Security Manager

WASSO	WWMCCS ADP System Security Officer

WAT	Weight, Altitude, Temperature (factors determining take-off performance)

WATASO	WWMCCS ADP Terminal Area Security Officer

watching mine(*)	[USA] DoD:  In naval mine warfare, a mine secured to its mooring but showing on the surface, possibly only in certain tidal conditions.  See also floating mine; mine.

water suit	[USA] DoD:  A G-suit in which water is used in the interlining thereby automatically approximating the required hydrostatic pressure-gradient under G forces. See also pressure suit.

water terminal	[USA] DoD:  A facility for berthing ships simultaneously at piers, quays, and/or working anchorages, normally located within sheltered coastal waters adjacent to rail, highway, air, and/or inland water transportation networks.

waterspace management(*)	[USA] DoD:  The allocation of surface and underwater spaces into areas and the implementation of agreed procedures to permit the coordination of assets, with the aim of preventing mutual interference between submarines or between submarines and other assets, while enabling optimum use to be made of all antisubmarine warfare assets involved.

WATS	Wide Area Telecommunications Service

WATS	Wide Area Telephone System

WAUXCP	West Auxiliary Airborne Command Post (SAC)

wave(*)	[USA] DoD:  A formation of forces, landing ships, craft, amphibious vehicles or aircraft, required to beach or land about the same time.  Can be classified as to type, function or order as shown: a. Assault wave; b. Boat wave; c. Helicopter wave; d. Numbered wave; e. On-call wave; f. Scheduled wave.

WAWAS	Washington Area Warning System

WAWS	Washington Area Wideband System

way point	[USA] DoD:  In air operations, a point or a series of points in space to which an aircraft may be vectored.

WB	Wideband

WB/WAAS	Wartime Beddown/Wartime Aircraft Activity System (USAF)

WBC	Wide-Body Cargo

WBC	Wide-Body CRAF

WBMS	Work Breakdown Management Structure

WBS	Work Breakdown Schedule

WBS	Work Breakdown Structure

WBSC	Wide Band Signal Channel-Radio

WBST	Wideband Secure Terminal

WBST	Wideband Subscriber Terminal

WBSVN	Wideband Secure Voice Network

WBSVVS	Wideband Secure Voice Via Satellite

WBT	Wait Before Transmission

WC	Weapons Controller

WC^3	Warning, Command, Control and Communications

WCAC	WWMCCS Crisis Alerting Capability

WCAN	WWMCCS Crisis Alerting Network

WCAS	Workload Collection and Analysis System (USAF)

WCC	Wideband Communications Capsule

WCCS	Washington Crisis Communications System

WCCS	Wing Command and Control System (USAF)

WCDO	War Consumables Distribution Objective

WCDOS	War Consumable Distribution Objectives System

WCDR	War Consumables Distribution Requirements

WCL	Weapons Custody List

WCM	Weapons Countermeasures and Mines (USN)

WCN	Worldwide Communications Network

WCP	Wing Command Post

WCRS	War Consumable Reporting System (USAF/PACAF)

WCS	Weapon Control System

WCS	Workload Control system (TAC)

WCS	Workstation Control and Synchronization

WCSG	WWMCCS Council Support Group

WD	Weapons Director

WDAMS	WIS Data Base Management System

WDBII	World Data Base II

WDCP	WSPRS Data Collection Program

WDNS	Weapons Delivery & Navigation System

WDSIL	Data Automation Resource Management System

WDT	Warning Display Terminal

WE 177	[UK] Family of nuclear weapons currently in use. Little information is available.

WEA	Weapons Expenditures Authorization

weapon and payload

   identification	[USA] DoD:  1. The determination of the type of weapon being used in an attack. 2. The discrimination of a re-entry vehicle from penetration aids being utilized with the re-entry vehicle. See also attack assessment.

weapon debris (nuclear)(*)	[USA] DoD:  The residue of a nuclear weapon after it has exploded; that is, materials used for the casing and other components of the weapon, plus unexpended plutonium or uranium, together with fission products.

weapon engagement zone	[USA] DoD:  In air defense, airspace of defined dimensions within which the responsibility for engagement of air threats normally rests with a particular weapon system. Also called WEZ. a. fighter engagement zone. In air defense, that airspace of defined dimensions within which the responsibility for engagement of air threats normally rests with fighter aircraft. Also called FEZ. b. high-altitude missile engagement zone. In air defense, that airspace of defined dimensions within which the responsibility for engagement of air threats normally rests with high-altitude surface-to-air missiles.  Also called HIMEZ. c. low-altitude missile engagement zone. In air defense, that airspace of defined dimensions within which the responsibility for engagement of air threats normally rests with low- to medium-altitude surface-to-air missiles. Also called LOMEZ. d. short-range air defense engagement zone. In air defense, that airspace of defined dimensions within which the responsibility for engagement of air threats normally rests with short-range air defense weapons. It may be established within a low- or high-altitude missile engagement zone. Also called SHORADEZ. e. joint engagement zone. In air defense, that airspace of defined dimensions within which multiple air defense systems (surface-to-air missiles and aircraft) are simultaneously employed to engage air threats. Also called JEZ.

weapon system employment

   concept(*)	[USA] DoD:  A description in broad terms, based on established outline characteristics, of the application of a particular equipment or weapon system within the framework of tactical concept and future doctrines.

weapon system manager	[USA] DoD:  See system manager.

weapon(s) system(*)	[USA] DoD:  A combination of one or more weapons with all related equipment, materials, services, personnel and means of delivery and deployment (if applicable) required for self-sufficiency.

weapon-target line	[USA] DoD:  An imaginary straight line from a weapon to a target.

weaponeering	[USA] DoD:  The process of determining the quantity of a specific type of lethal or nonlethal weapons required to achieve a specific level of damage to a given target, considering target vulnerability, weapon effect, munitions delivery accuracy, damage criteria, probability of kill, and weapon reliability.

weapons assignment(*)	[USA] DoD:  In air defense, the process by which weapons are assigned to individual air weapons controllers for use in accomplishing an assigned mission.

weapons free zone	[USA] DoD:  An air defense zone established for the protection of key assets or facilities, other than air bases, where weapon systems may be fired at any target not positively recognized as friendly. See also weapons free.

weapons free(*)	[USA] DoD:  In air defense, a weapon control order imposing a status whereby weapons systems may be fired at any target not positively recognized as friendly. See also weapons hold; weapons tight.

weapons hold(*)	[USA] DoD:  In air defense, a weapon control order imposing a status whereby weapons systems may only be fired in self-defense or in response to a formal order. See also weapons free; weapons tight.

weapons of mass destruction	[USA] DoD:  In arms control usage, weapons that are capable of a high order of destruction and/or of being used in such a manner as to destroy large numbers of people. Can be nuclear, chemical, biological, and radiological weapons, but excludes the means of transporting or propelling the weapon where such means is a separable and divisible part of the weapon.

weapons readiness state	[USA] DoD:  The degree of readiness of air defense weapons which can become airborne or be launched to carry out an assigned task. Weapons readiness states are expressed in numbers of weapons and numbers of minutes. Weapon readiness states are defined as follows: a. 2 minutes--Weapons can be launched within two minutes.  b. 5 minutes--Weapons can be launched within five minutes. c. 15 minutes--Weapons can be launched within fifteen minutes. d. 30 minutes--Weapons can be launched within thirty minutes. e. 1 hour--Weapons can be launched within one hour. f. 3 hours--Weapons can be launched within three hours. g. released-- Weapons are released from defense commitment for a specified period of time.

weapons recommendation

   sheet(*)	[USA] DoD:  A sheet or chart which defines the intention of the attack, and recommends the nature of weapons, and resulting damage expected, tonnage, fuzing, spacing, desired mean points of impact, and intervals of reattack.

weapons state of readiness	[USA] DoD:  See weapons readiness state.

weapons tight(*)	[USA] DoD:  In air defense, a weapon control order imposing a status whereby weapons systems may be fired only at targets recognized as hostile. See also weapons free; weapons hold.

WEATHER	Weather Satellite Tracking Parameter Generator

weather (VAT B)	[USA] DoD:  Short form weather report, giving: a. V--Visibility in miles. b. A--Amount of clouds, in eights. c. T--Height of cloud top, in thousands of feet. d. B--Height of cloud base, in thousands of feet. (The reply is a series of four numbers preceded by the word "weather."  An unknown item is reported as "unknown.")

weather central	[USA] DoD:  An organization which collects, collates, evaluates, and disseminates meteorological information in such manner that it becomes a principal source of such information for a given area.

weather forecast	[USA] DoD:  A prediction of weather conditions at a point, along a route, or within an area, for a specified period of time.

weather map	[USA] DoD:  A map showing the weather conditions prevailing, or predicted to prevail, over a considerable area. Usually, the map is based upon weather observations taken at the same time at a number of stations. See also map.

weather minimum	[USA] DoD:  The worst weather conditions under which aviation operations may be conducted under either visual or instrument flight rules. Usually prescribed by directives and standing operating procedures in terms of minimum ceiling, visibility, or specific hazards to flight.

WECO	Weather Current Operations

WEF	With Effect From

WEG	[USA] Weapons Evaluation Group

weight and balance sheet(*)	[USA] DoD:  A sheet which records the distribution of weight in an aircraft and shows the center of gravity of an aircraft at takeoff and landing.

well	[USA] DoD:  As used in air intercept, a code meaning, "Equipment indicated is operating efficiently."

WEO	WWMCCS Evaluation Office

WEP	WWMCCS Evaluation Program

WEPH	Weapon Phenomenology

WES	WWMCCS Entry System (FORSCOM)

WESCOM	Weapons Effects on Satellite Communications

WESS	Weapon System Status

WESS	WWMCCS Environmental Support System (WWMCCS)

WESTAR	Western Union Satellite

WESTCOM	U.S. Army Western Command (Pacific)

WESTHEM	Western Hemisphere

WESTPAC	Western Pacific

WEU	Western European Union (defense organization)

WEZ	[USA] DoD:  See weapon engagement zone.

WFU	Withdrawn From Use.

WFZ	Weapons Free Zone

WG	[USA] Wing

WG	Working Group

WGS	Weather Graphics System

WGS	World Geodetic System

WH	White House

WHAM	West Hemisphere AUTODIN Management

wharf	[USA] DoD:  A structure built of open rather than solid construction along a shore or a bank which provides cargo-handling facilities. A similar facility of solid construction is called a quay. See also pier; quay.

what luck	[USA] DoD:  As used in air intercept, a code meaning, "What are/were the results of assigned mission?"

what state	[USA] DoD:  As used in air intercept, a code meaning, "Report amount of fuel, ammunition, and oxygen remaining."

what's up	[USA] DoD:  As used in air intercept, a code meaning, "Is anything the matter?"

WHCA	White House Communications Agency

WHEC	[USA] USCG: High Endurance Cutter

wheel load capacity	[USA] DoD:  The capacity of airfield runways, taxiways, parking areas, or roadways to bear the pressures exerted by aircraft or vehicles in a gross weight static configuration.

wheelbase(*)	[USA] DoD:  The distance between the centers of two consecutive wheels. In the case of vehicles with more than two axles or equivalent systems, the successive wheelbases are all given in the order front to rear of the vehicle.

WHEP	White House Emergency Plan

which transponder	[USA] DoD:  A code meaning report type of transponder fitted--Identification Friend or Foe, Air Traffic Coontrol Radar Beacon System, or Secondary Surveillance Radar.

White Paper	[UK] The 1957 Defence White Paper, created by Duncan Sandys, that declared that aircraft were then made obsolete by the development of guided missiles --- a decision that wrecked most of the British aviation industry.

white propaganda	[USA] DoD:  Propaganda disseminated and acknowledged by the sponsor or by an accredited agency thereof. See also propaganda.

whiteout(*)	[USA] DoD:  Loss of orientation with respect to the horizon caused by sun reflecting on snow and overcast sky.

WHMO	White House Military Office

WHNS	Wartime Host Nation Support

WHSR	White House Situation Room

WIA	[USA] DoD:  See wounded in action.

WIC	Warning Information Correlation

WICS	Warning Information and Correlation System

WICS	Worldwide Intelligence Communication System

WICU	Weather Intercept Control Unit

Wideband	a communications circuit in excess of 20 Khz bandwidth. win circuits are wideband.

width of sheaf	[USA] DoD:  Lateral interval between center of flank bursts or impacts. The comparable naval gunfire term is deflection pattern.

WIG	Wing-In-Ground effect

WIGE	Wing-In-Ground effect

Wild Goose	[USA] Upgrading of F-106s to the latest production standard, 1960.

wild weasel(*)	[USA] DoD:  An aircraft specially modified to identify, locate, and physically suppress or destroy ground based enemy air defense systems that employ sensors radiating electromagnetic energy  (anti-radar and anti-SAM operations). Wild Weasel 1 was a modified F-100.  Wild Weasel 1A, 2 and 3 were F-105s.  Wild Weasel 4 was a F-4 version.

will not fire	[USA] DoD:  A term sent to the spotter or other requesting agency to indicate that the target will not be engaged by the fire support ship.

William Tell	[USA] Exercise and competition for fighter squadrons at Tyndall AFB, Florida.

Willie	[USA] Conversion of B-17s to unmanned BQ-7s.

Wilson cloud	[USA] DoD:  See condensation cloud.

WIM	Wideband Interconnection Module

WIMM	Weapons Integrated Material Manager

WIMS	Work Information Management System (USAF)

WIMS	Worldwide Intra-theater Mobility Study (OSD)

WIMWSS	Worldwide Integrated Management of Wholesale Subsistence Stock (DLA)

WIN	WWMCCS Information Network

WIN	WWMCCS Intercomputer Network

WINA	WWMCCS Information Needs Analysis

WINCS	WWMCCS Intercomputer Network Communications Subsystem

WIND	WWMCCS Intercomputer Network Director

wind shear	[USA] DoD:  A change of wind direction and magnitude.

wind velocity(*)	[USA] DoD:  The horizontal direction and speed of air motion.

window	[USA] DoD:  See chaff.

wing	[USA] DoD:  1. An Air Force unit composed normally of one primary mission group and the necessary supporting organizations, i.e., organizations designed to render supply, maintenance, hospitalization, and other services required by the primary mission groups. Primary mission groups may be functional, such as combat, training, transport, or service. 2. A fleet air wing is the basic organizational and administrative unit for naval-, land-, and tender-based aviation.  Such wings are mobile units to which are assigned aircraft squadrons and tenders for administrative organization control. 3. A balanced Marine Corps task organization of aircraft groups/squadrons together with appropriate command, air control, administrative, service, and maintenance units. A standard Marine Corps aircraft wing contains the aviation elements normally required for the air support of a Marine division. 4. A flank unit; that part of a military force to the right or left of the main body.

wingman	[USA] DoD:  An aviator subordinate to and in support of the designated section leader; also, the aircraft flown in this role.

WINSTATS	WIN Statistics Systems (WWMCCS)

WINTEX/CIMEX	Winter Exercise/Civilian - Military Exercise (NATO)

WIP	Work In Progress

WIS	WWMCCS Information System

WIS	WWMCCS INFORMATION SYSTEM

WIS CMS	WIS Configuration Management System

WIS JPM	WIS Joint Program Manager

WIS SPO	WIS Systems Program Office (ESD)

WISDIM	WWMCCS Dictionary for Information Management

WISNAS	WIS Network Authentication Service

WISP	Wartime Information Security Program

WISRA	WIS Requirements Analysis

withdrawal operation(*)	[USA] DoD:  A planned operation in which a force in contact disengages from an enemy force.

withhold (nuclear)	[USA] DoD:  The limiting of authority to employ nuclear weapons by denying their use within specified geographical areas or certain countries.

WITS	Washington Interagency Telecommunications System (GSA)

WITS	WSGT Intelligent Terminal System (WWMCCS)

WIU	Weapons Interface Unit

WIX	[USA] USCG: Training Cutter

WKRP	World-Wide Keypunch Replacement Program (USAF)

WLB	[USA] USCG: Seagoing Buoy Tender

WLM	[USA] USCG: Coastal Buoy Tender

WLR	[USA] USCG: River Buoy Tender

WLT	Weapons Load Training

WMEC	[USA] USCG: Medium Endurance Cutter

WMOP	Weather Observation Master Plan

WMP	War and Mobilization Plan (USAF).  Examples

WMS	Workload Management System

WMSC	Weather Message Switching Center

WNFE	WWMCCS Network Front-End

WNINTEL	Warning Notice - Intelligence

WNS	Worldwide Navigation System

WOA	Wartime Operating Airfield

WOC	Wing Operations Center (USAF/NATO)

WOD	Wind Over the Deckof a carrier, of course.

WOD	Word of Day

Wolf FAC	[USA] Fast-jet FAC. F-4Ds were used.

WOMIS	Wing Operations Management Information System (USAFE)

wooden bomb	[USA] DoD:  A concept which pictures a weapon as being completely reliable and having an infinite shelf life while at the same time requiring no special handling, storage or surveillance.

WOP	Wing Operation Plan

WORCS	Work Order Reporting and Communication System (USA)

work order	[USA] DoD:  A specific or blanket authorization to perform certain work--usually broader in scope than a job order. It is sometimes used synonymously with job order.

working anchorage(*)	[USA] DoD:  An anchorage where ships lie to discharge cargoes over-side to coasters or lighters. See also emergency anchorage.

working capital fund	[USA] DoD:  A revolving fund established to finance inventories of supplies and other stores, or to provide working capital for industrial-type activities.

world geographic reference

   system	[USA] DoD:  See georef.

WORM	Write Once, Read Many

wounded	[USA] DoD:  See seriously wounded; slightly wounded. See also battle casualty.

wounded in action	[USA] DoD:  A casualty category applicable to a hostile casualty, other than the victim of a terrorist activity, who has incurred an injury due to an external agent or cause. The term encompasses all kinds of wounds and other injuries incurred in action, whether there is a piercing of the body, as in a penetration or perforated wound, or none, as in the contused wound. These include fractures, burns, blast concussions, all effects of biological and chemical warfare agents, and the effects of an exposure to ionizing radiation or any other destructive weapon or agent. The hostile casualty's status may be very seriously ill or injured, seriously ill or injured, incapacitating illness or injury, or not seriously injured. Also called WIA. See also casualty category.

WP	Warsaw Pact

WP	White Phosphorus

WP	Word Processor

WP	Work Package

WP	Work Plan

WP	Working Paper

WPAC	West Pacific (Satellite)

WPARR	War Plans Additive Requirements Report

WPB	[USA] USCG: Large Patrol Boat

WPC	Warrior Preparation Center (USAFE)

WPC	Word Processing Center

WPE	Word Processing Equipment

WPIE	Warning Plan Interface Equipment

WPM	Words Per Minute

WPREQ	Request for Nuclear Reserve Weapons

WPRS	War Powers Reporting System

WPS	Word Processing System

WPS	Working Prototype System

WR	Weather Reconnaissance

WR-ALC	Warner Robins Air Logistics Center (AFLC)

WRA	Weapons Replaceable Assemblies

WRADTA	Upgrade of WR-ALC GO89 Damage Tolerance System

WRAF	[UK] Womens Royal Air Force

WRAMA	[USA] Warner-Robins Air Material Area

WRAMSOS	WR-ALC Multiple System OFP Support System

WRAP	War Reserve Automated Process

WRC	Wartime Consumption Rate

WRCS	Weapon Release Computer Set

wreckage locator chart	[USA] DoD:  A chart indicating the geographic location of all known aircraft wreckage sites, and all known vessel wrecks which show above low water or which can be seen from the air. It consists of a visual plot of each wreckage, numbered in chronological order, and cross referenced with a wreckage locator file containing all pertinent data concerning the wreckage.

WRECS	Weapon Radiation Effects on Communications Systems

WRM	War Reserve Material (USAF)

WRMCMR	WRM Control and Management Reporting (USAFE)

WRMLRSSL	WRM Lists Requirements and Spares Supply List

WRMRS	WRM Rating System

wrong	[USA] DoD:  A proword meaning, "Your last transmission was incorrect, the correct version is ____________."

WRS	[USA] Weather Reconnaissance Squadron

WRSK	War Readiness Spares Kit (USAF)

WRSK	War Reserve Support Kit

WRSK/BLSS	WRSK/Base Level Self-Sufficiency Spares

WRT	With Respect To

WRWC	Wartime Requirements for War Consumables

WS	[USA] Weather Squadron

WS	Weasel Support

WS	Workstation

WS3	Weapon Storage and Security System

WSA	Weapons Storage Area

WSA	WWMCCS System Architecture

WSA&E	Warfare Systems Architecture & Engineering (USN)

WSAB	Weapon System Assessment Briefing

WSAFHWC	Weather Support for AFHWC

WSAG	Washington Special Action Group

WSAM	Weapon System Assessment Model

WSAP	Weapon System Acquisition Process

WSAS	WWMCCS Standard Application Software

WSB	Weapons Services Branch

WSBCRCS	Worldwide Stock Balance and Consumption Report Consolidation System

WSC	War Support Center (Europe)

WSC	Weapons System Controller

WSC	WIN Site Coordinator

WSDL	Weapons System Data Link

WSE	WWMCCS System Engineer (DCA)

WSEO	WWMCCS System Engineering Organization (DCA)

WSEP	Weapons System Evaluation Program

WSES	[USA] USCG: Surface Effect Ship

WSF	Weapons Systems Fill

WSF	Weather Support Force

WSGT	WWMCCS Standard Graphics Terminal (WWMCCS)

WSIP	Weapon Systems Improvement Program

WSM	Weapon System Model

WSMC	Western Space and Missile Center (AFSC)

WSMIS	Weapon System Management Information System (AFLC)

WSMR	[USA] White Sands Missile Range

WSMR	White Sands Missile Range (USA)

WSO	Warning Systems Operator (USSPACECOM/USSTRATCOM)

WSO	Weapon System Operator

WSO	Weapon Systems Officer

WSO	Weapons System Officer

WSP	Weapons System Pouch

WSPAR	Weapon System Program Assessment Review

WSPRS	WIN SCF Performance Reporting System

WSPS	Worldwide Standard Port System (MTMC)

WSR	Weapon System Reliability

WSR	Weapons Status Report

WSS	Warfare Support System

WSS	Weapons System Security

WSS	WWMCCS Standard System

WSSIB	WWMCCS Standard System Information Base

WSSM	Weapon System Support Model

WSSS	WWMCCS Standard System Software

WST	Weapons System Trainer

WSU	Weather Support Unit

WSUMS	WWDMS Scheduling and Management System

WSV	Wideband Secure Voice

WSVN	Worldwide Secure Voice Network

WTD	Weapons Training Detachment

WTDOS	Weapon Training Detachments Operating Spares

WTM	WWMCCS Technical Manual

WTS	Washington Tactical Switch

WU	Western Union

WUC	Work Unit Code

WUDO	[Europe] Western Union Defense Organization. Created in 1948 by the treaty of Brussels; precursor of NATO.

WUG	WWMCCS/WIS Users Group

WUIS	Work Unit Information System

WW	MCCS ADP Control Center

WW	Weather Wing

WW	Wild Weasel

WW	World War

WWA	Wild Weasel Augmentation

WWABNCP	Worldwide Airborne Command Post

WWC	Wing Work Center

WWDMS	Worldwide Data Management System (WWMCCS)

WWDSA	Worldwide Digital Systems Architecture

WWIMS	Worldwide Indicator and Monitoring System

WWIMWSS	Worldwide Management of Wholesale Subsistence Stock (DLA)

WWMCCS	Worldwide Military Command and Control System

WWMCCSDPCE	WWMCCS Data Processing Center, Europe

WWO	Wing Weather Officer

WWOLS	Worldwide On Line System (DCA)

WWS	WIS Workstation

WWSV	Worldwide Secure Voice

WWSVA	Worldwide Secure Voice Architecture

WWSVCS	Worldwide Secure Voice Conferencing System

WWTCIP	Worldwide Technical Control Improvement Plan

WX	Weather


War and Mobilization Plan Examples

WMP-1	Basic Plan

WMP-2	Plans Listing and Summary

WMP-3	Combat and Support Forces

WMP-4	Wartime Aircraft Activity

WMP-5	Planning Factors


X

x axis	[USA] DoD:  A horizontal axis in a system of rectangular coordinates; that line on which distances to the right or left (east or west) of the reference line are marked, especially on a map, chart, or graph.

X-scale(*)	[USA] DoD:  On an oblique photograph, the scale along a line parallel to the true horizon.

X.25	Network Access Protocol

XC	Cross Country

XDIN	Communications Subsystem of IMAPS

XLAU	Extended Limited AUTODIN Upgrade

XMIT	General Purpose Message Transmission System (USAFE)

XO	[USA] (slang) Executive Officer

XREF	Cross Reference

XST	[USA] Experimental Stealth Technology. A Lockheed technology demonstrator aircraft, possible a prototype of the F-117.

XUTIL	ISP Utility Program


Y

Y	Emergency Command Precedence Symbol

y-axis	[USA] DoD:  A vertical axis in a system of rectangular coordinates; that line on which distances above and below (north or south) the reference line are marked, especially on a map, chart, or graph.

Y-scale(*)	[USA] DoD:  On an oblique photograph, the scale along the line of the principal vertical, or any other line inherent or plotted, which, on the ground, is parallel to the principal vertical.

YAK-28	Firebar (Soviet)

YAK-38	Forger (Soviet)

yaw(*)	[USA] DoD:  1. The rotation of an aircraft, ship or missile about its vertical axis so as to cause the longitudinal axis of the aircraft, ship or missile to deviate from the flight line or heading in its horizontal plane. 2. The rotation of a camera or a photograph coordinate system about either the photograph z-axis or the exterior z-axis. 3. Angle between the longitudinal axis of a projectile at any moment and the tangent to the trajectory in the corresponding point of flight of the projectile.

Ye Ethiopia Ayer Hail	[Ethiopia] Ethiopian Air Force

Yellow Gate	[UK] Loral 1017A ESM pod.

Yellow Grain	[USA] Modification to the F-100 to cure the flame-out problems of the J57 engine.

Yellow Sun	[UK] Nuclear bomb, a free-fall weapon. The codename refers to the bomb casing, the actual nuclear weapon in it was changed at least once. The Mk.1 version used the 'Green Grass' H-bomb package.

Yellow Veil	[USA] AN/ALQ-167(V) Jamming pod

yield	[USA] DoD:  See nuclear yields.

YP	[USA] USN: Patrol Craft

YPG	Yuma Proving Ground (USA)

YSR	[USA] USN: Seaplane Wrecking Derrick

YTB	[USA] USN: Large Harbor Tug


Z

Z	Flash Precedence

Z	Zulu Time (GMT)

Z marker beacon(*)	[USA] DoD:  A type of radio beacon, the emissions of which radiate in a vertical cone shaped pattern.

Z-scale(*)	[USA] DoD:  On an oblique photograph, the scale used in calculating the height of an object.

Zapadnaya Gruppa Voisk	[USSR] Western Group of Soviet Armed Forces, in the DDR.

ZAR	[USA] Zeus Acquisition Radar. Large pyramidal radar used with the Nike Zeus ABM missile.

ZBB	Zero Base Budgeting

ZEL	[USA] Zero Launch systema zero-length launch system for F-100s that carried nuclear bombs.

Zeppelin	[Germany] Attempt to assassinate Stalin. A special force was flown to near Moscow by an Ar 232.

zero point	[USA] DoD:  The location of the center of a burst of a nuclear weapon at the instant of detonation. The zero point may be in the air, or on or beneath the surface of land or water, dependent upon the type of burst, and it is thus to be distinguished from ground zero.

zero-length launching(*)	[USA] DoD:  A technique in which the first motion of the missile or aircraft removes it from the launcher.

ZFW	Zero Fuel Weight

ZI	Zone of Interior

zippers	[USA] DoD:  Target dawn and dusk combat air patrol.

Zitadelle	[Germany] Operation against Soviet positions near Kursk, July 1943.

Zitteroschen	[Germany] Winged, supersonic guided missile, terminated in October 1944.

ZKA	Communications signal to automatically seize the submarine broadcast network

ZM	[USSR] Zagraditel' minniy (minelayer)

ZM	Zone Marker

zone	[USA] DoD:  See air defense identification zone; air surface zone; combat zone; communications zone; control zone; dead zone; demilitarized zone; drop zone; landing zone; rupture zone; safety zone. See also area.

zone fire	[USA] DoD:  Artillery or mortar fires that are delivered in a constant direction at several quadrant elevations. See also fire.

zone I (nuclear)	[USA] DoD:  A circular area, determined by using minimum safe distance I as the radius and the desired ground zero as the center, from which all armed forces are evacuated. If evacuation is not possible or if a commander elects a higher degree of risk, maximum protective measures will be required.

zone II (nuclear)	[USA] DoD:  A circular area (less zone I), determined by using minimum safe distance II as the radius and the desired ground zero as the center, in which all personnel require maximum protection.  Maximum protection denotes that armed forces personnel are in "buttoned up" tanks or crouched in foxholes with improvised overhead shielding.

zone III (nuclear)	[USA] DoD:  A circular area (less zones I and II), determined by using minimum safe distance III as the radius and the desired ground zero as the center, in which all personnel require minimum protection.  Minimum protection denotes that armed forces personnel are prone on open ground with all skin areas covered and with an overall thermal protection at least equal to that provided by a two-layer uniform.

zone of action(*)	[USA] DoD:  A tactical subdivision of a larger area, the responsibility for which is assigned to a tactical unit; generally applied to offensive action. See also sector.

zone of fire	[USA] DoD:  An area into which a designated ground unit or fire support ship delivers, or is prepared to deliver, fire support. Fire may or may not be observed. See also contingent zone of fire.

ZTO	Zone Transportation Officer

Zulu	Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)