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U.S. Department of Defence
Sektör: Government; Military
Number of terms: 79318
Number of blossaries: 0
Company Profile:
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 that enables the force commander to make rapid, accurate evaluations and decisions.
Industry:Military
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.
Industry:Military
A complete written record of all pertinent information concerning a minefield, submitted on a standard form by the officer in charge of the laying operations.
Industry:Military
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.
Industry:Military
A compilation of identified installations and physical areas of potential significance as objectives for attack.
Industry:Military
A company-sized unit made up of various watercraft teams such as tugs, barges, and barge cranes.
Industry:Military
A company-sized force providing responsive, mission-tailored, lightly armed ground units that can deploy on short notice, with minimal lift assets, and capable of providing immediate or emergency response.
Industry:Military
A communications station designated to control traffic and enforce circuit discipline within a given net.
Industry:Military
A communications network which connects an echelon of command with some or all of its subordinate echelons for the purpose of command and control.
Industry:Military
A commissioned naval unit of the naval beach group designed to provide to the shore party a Navy component known as a beach party, which is capable of supporting the amphibious landing of one division (reinforced).
Industry:Military