The Dictionary of Military TermsSkyhorse Publishing Inc., 27 jul 2009 - 768 pagina's From abort and azimuth to zero point and ZULU time, this is the comprehensive standardized dictionary of military and asso-ciated terminology compiled for general use by the United States government. It's nearly 800 pages of words, phrases, names, and acronyms that for many can seem like a foreign language. For the 1.3 million men and women on active duty with the U.S. military and the 1.1 million in the National Guard and Reserve forces, for government workers and contractors working the Department of Defense, it is a vital resource. For anyone with an interest in all things military, this is a fascinating read. |
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Abbreviations and Acronyms action activities agency air defense Air Force air mobility airborne aircraft airlift amphibious operation amphibious vehicles and/or Army assessment assets assigned attack authority called capability cargo casualty chemical combatant command command and control commander’s communications component commander coordination Department of Defense deployment designated device direction electromagnetic electromagnetic radiation electromagnetic spectrum electronic electronic warfare element enemy equipment evacuation execution explosive facilities fire support flight FPCON friendly functions identified imagery intelligence landing loading Marine materiel military operations Military Sealift Command missile mission movement NATO naval mine warfare Navy normally nuclear weapon officer operational area operations center organization personnel protection psychological operations radar radiation reconnaissance requirements Reserve response Secretary of Defense ship SIGINT signals intelligence special operations specific strategic supply surface tactical target task force theater transportation unit vehicle zone