Glossary

A2C2   Army airspace command and control
AAA   antiaircraft artillery
AADC   area air defense commander
AAMDC   army air and missile defense command
AAN   army after next
AAR   after action review
ABCS   army battle command system
ABMOC   air battle management operations center
ABT   air breathing threat
AC   active component
ACA   airspace control authority
ACC   air component commander
ACE   analysis and collection element
ACO   airspace control order
ACR   armored cavalry regiment
Active Air Defense   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 the air defense role, and electronic warfare.
Active missile defense   Operations that protect selected assets and forces from attack by destroying theater missile (TM) airborne launch platforms and/or TMs in flight.
ACV   antenna cable vehicle
AD   air defense
ADA   air defense artillery
ADAFCO   air defense artillery fire control officer
ADCN   air defense coordination net
ADCS   air defense coordination section
ADI   air defense interface
ADIZ   air defense identification zone
ADLNO   air defense liaison officer
ADOA   air defense operations area
ADSAM   air directed surface to air missile
ADSI   air defense systems integrator
ADW   air defense warning
AE   antenna element
AGCCS   army global command and control system
AGL   above ground level
AGTS   advanced gunnery training system
AI   air interdiction
Air defense   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.
Air Defense Artillery   Ground based surface-to-air weapons for engaging air and missile targets.
Air Defense Operations Area   An area and the airspace above it within which procedures are established to minimize mutual interference between air defense and other operations.
Air interdiction   Air operations conducted to destroy, neutralize, or delay the enemy's military potential before it can be brought to bear effectively against friendly forces.
Air superiority   That degree of dominance in the air 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.
Air supremacy   That degree of air superiority wherein the opposing Air Force is incapable of effective interference.
Airspace control authority   The commander designated to assume overall responsibility for the operation of the airspace control system in the airspace control area.
Airspace control order   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.
Airspace control plan   The document approved by the joint force commander that provides specific planning guidance and procedures for the airspace control system for the joint force AOR/JOA.
Airspace management   The coordination, integration, and regulation of the use of airspace of defined dimensions.
ALERT   attack and launch early reporting to theater
ALOC   air lines of communications
AMC   united states army materiel command
AMCOM   aviation and missile command
AMD   air and missile defense
AMDCOORD   air and missile defense coordinator
AMDPCS   air and missile defense planning and control system
AMDWS   air and missile defense workstation
AMG   antenna mast group
AMT   avenger maintenance trainer
ANBACIS   army nuclear, biological and chemical information system
AO   area of operations
AOC   air operations center
AOI   area of interest
AOR   area of responsibility
APC   armored personnel carrier
APDS-T   armor piercing discarding sabot-tracer
APOD   aerial port of debarkation
APU   auxiliary power unit
AR   armor
Area air defense commander   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 C4 capability to plan and execute integrated air defense operations. Representation from the other components involved will be provided, as appropriate, to the AADC's headquarters.
Area of influence   (DOD, NATO) 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 interest   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 that could jeopardize the accomplishment of the mission. The AOI for ADA commanders includes all areas from which the enemy could launch aircraft or missiles against the protected force. Also called AOI. See also area of influence.
Area of operations   An operational area defined by the joint force commander for land and naval forces. Areas of operation do not typically encompass the entire operational area of the joint force commander, but should be large enough for component commanders to accomplish their missions and protect their forces. Also called AO.

ADA units are typically assigned an AO also. This area is actually three-dimensional as it encompasses the airspace above. The AO may be called a missile, joint, or SHORAD engagement zone (MEZ, JEZ, SHORADEZ). It may not exactly correspond to the supported unit AO.
Area of responsibility   The geographical area associated with a combatant command within which a combatant commander has authority to plan and conduct operations. 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.
ARFOR   army forces
ARM   antiradiation missile
ARNG   army national guard
ARSPACE   army space command
ASAS   all source analysis system
ASAT   antisatellite system
ASCC   army service component commander
ASCM   anti-ship cruise missile
ASG   area support group
ASM   air to surface missile
ASP   ammunition supply point
ASPO   army space program office
ATACMS   army tactical missile system
ATCCS   army tactical command and control system
ATDL   army tactical data link
ATG   antenna/transceiver group
ATGM   anti-tank guided missile
ATMDE   army theater missile defense element
ATO   air tasking order
ATP   allied tactical publication
Attack operations   Offensive operations intended to destroy and disrupt enemy TM capabilities before, during, and after launch. The objective of these operations is to prevent the launch of TMs by attacking each element of the overall system, including such actions as destroying launch platforms, RSTA platforms, C2 nodes, and missile stocks and infrastructure.
AV   aviation
AVT   automatic video tracker
AWACS   airborne warning and control system
Ballistic missile   Any missile that does not rely upon aerodynamic surfaces to produce lift and consequently follows a ballistic trajectory when thrust is terminated.
BAS   Battalion aid station
BATS   ballistic aerial target system
BCD   battlefield control detachment
BCE   bradley control electronics
BCIS   battlefield combat identification system
BCU   battery coolant unit
Bde   brigade
BFV   bradley fighting vehicle
BIT   built-in test
BITE   built-in test equipment
BM   battle management/ballistic missile
BMMO   battalion motor maintenance officer
BM/C3I   battle management and command, control, communications and intelligence
BM/C4I   battle management and command, control, communications, computers and intelligence
BME   battalion maintenance equipment
BMG   battery maintenance group
BN   battalion
BRU   battery replaceable unit
BSA   brigade support area
BSFV   bradley stinger fighting vehicle
BSG   beam steering generator
BTOC   battalion tactical operation center
C2   command and control
C2W   command and control warfare
C3I   command, control, communications and intelligence
C4I   command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence
CA   counter air
CADCI   common air defense communications interface
CAFAD   combined arms for air defense
CAP   crises action procedures
CAS   close air support
CAU   crew access unit
CCIR   commander's critical information requirements
CDI   classification, discrimination and identification
CDOPS   coherent doppler scorer
Cdr   commander
CDRUSELM-NORAD   commander, united states element-north american
CDT   control display terminal
CEP   circular error probable
CEU   cooling equipment unit
CFT   captive flight trainer
CHS   common hardware software; combat health service
CINC   commander in chief
CINCNORAD   commander in chief, north american aerospace defense command
CIU   control interface unit/communications interface unit
CJCS   chairman, joint chiefs of staff
Classify   The capability to declare a target a ballistic missile (BM) or air breathing object. As technology enables accurate target classification as manned or unmanned, future doctrine and established ROE should allow for the authority to engage on classification as an unmanned platform.
CLET   cooling liquid electronic tube
Close air support   Air action against hostile targets that are in close proximity to friendly forces.
CM   cruise missile
CMMC   corps materiel management center
CNR   combat net radio
COA   course of action
COCOM   combatant command
COFA   correlation of forces-air
COFT   conduct of fire trainer
COM   casualty operations management
COMARSPACE   commander, united states army space command
COMM   communications van
COMMZ   communications zone
COMSEC   communications security
CONUS   continental united states
Coordinating authority   A commander or individual assigned responsibility for coordinating specific functions or activities involving forces of two or more military departments 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 authority is a consultation relationship, not an authority through which command may be exercised. Coordinating authority is more applicable to planning and similar activities than to operations. (JP 1-02)
COSCOM   corps support command
Counterair   A mission that integrates offensive and defensive operations to attain and maintain a desired degree of air superiority. Counterair missions are designed to destroy or negate enemy aircraft and missiles, both before and after launch.
CP   command post
CPU   control processing unit
CRC   control and reporting center
CRG   communications relay group
CRP   control and reporting post
CSA   corps storage area
CSG   corps support group
CSR   control supply rate
CSS   combat service support
CSSCS   combat service support control system
CST   crew station trainer
CTC   combined training center
Cueing   Providing timely position data and tentative identification of aircraft within a designated range of a fire unit.
CZ   combat zone
DA   department of the army
DAADC   deputy area air defense commander
DAL   defended asset list
DAM   display aided maintenance
DAO   division ammunition officer
DCA   defensive counter air
DCSOPS   deputy chief of staff for operations and plans
DEFCON   defense readiness condition
Defensive counterair   All defensive measures designed to detect, identify, intercept, and destroy or negate enemy forces attempting to attack or penetrate the friendly air environment.
DEM/VAL   demonstration and validation
DIS   distributive interactive simulation
DISCOM   division support command
DISE   deployable intelligence support element
DLA   defense logistics agency
DLT   data link terminal
DLU   data link unit
DMSP   defense meteorological satellite program
DOCC   deep operations coordination cell
DOD   department of defense
DP   decision point
DS   direct support
DSA   division support area
DSCS   defense satellite communications system
DSCSOC   defense satellite communications system operation center
DSMC   direct support maintenance company
DSP   defense support program/direct support platoon
DSS-1   digital small switch
DSVT   digital secure voice terminal
DNVT   digital non-secure voice terminal
E   east
E3A   Navy AWACS aircraft
EA   electronic attack
EAC   echelons above corps
ECM   electronic countermeasures
ECCM   electronic counter countermeasures
ECS   engagement control station
ECU   equipment coolant unit
EDR   embedded data recorder
EEFI   essential elements of friendly information
EEU   electronic equipment unit
EHF   extremely high frequency
EIU   external interface unit
EMCON   emissions control
EMI   electromagnetic interference
EMP   electromagnetic pulse
EN   corps of engineers
EO   engagement operations
EOD   explosive ordnance disposal
EOSAT   earth observation satellite
EP   electronic protection
EPLRS   enhanced position location reporting system
EPP   electrical power plant
EPU   electrical power unit
ERINT   extended range interceptor
EROS   earth resources observation system
ERT   empty round trainer
ES   electronic warfare support
ET   embedded trainer
ETPT   embedded troop proficiency trainer
EW   electronic warfare; early warning
EWCC   expanded weapons control computer
EWOPS   electronic warfare operations
FA   field artillery
FAAD   forward area air defense
FAADEZ   forward area air defense engagement zone
FARP   forward area rearm/refuel point
FAX   facsimile
FCC   flight control center
FDC   fire direction center
FEBA   forward edge of the battle area
FEZ   fighter engagement zone
FFIR   friendly forces information requirements
FHT   field handling trainer
FID   foreign internal defense
FLIR   forward-looking infrared receiver
FLOT   forward line of own troops
FLTSAT   fleet satellite
FLTSATCOM   fleet satellite communication system
FM   field manual
FO   force operations
FOC   flight operations center
FOFT   force-on-force trainer
FOPS   future operations van
FOS   fiber optic system
FOV   field of view
FRAGO   fragmentary order
FROG   free rocket over ground
FS   fire support
FSB   forward support battalion
FSCOORD   fire support coordinator
FSE   fire support element
FST   finance support team
FU   fire unit
FW   fixed wing
G1   assistant chief-of-staff, personnel
G2   assistant chief-of-staff, intelligence
G3   assistant chief-of-staff, operations and plans
G4   assistant chief-of-staff, logistics
GCI   ground control interception
GEM   guidance enhanced missile
GEOREF   geographic reference
GFE   government furnished equipment
GMFSC   ground mobile forces satellite communications
GMT   guided missile transporter/greenwich mean time
GPFU   gas particulate filter unit
GPS   global positioning system
GS   general support
GS-R   general support-reinforcing
GSA   general services administration
HE   high explosive
HEI-T   high explosive incendiary-tracer
HEMTT   heavy expanded mobility tactical truck
HF   high frequency
HHB   headquarters and headquarters battery
HIDACZ   high-density airspace control zone
HIMAD   high- to medium-altitude air defense
HMMWV   high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle
Home station   (DOD) The permanent location of active duty units and Reserve Component units (e.g., location of armory or reserve center).
HQDA   Headquarters, Department of the Army
HRV   high resolution visible
HSS   health service support
Hz   hertz
IBS   intelligence broadcast system
ICBM   intercontinental ballistic missile
ICC   information and coordination central
ICOFT   institutional conduct of fire trainer
ICOMS   integrated communications security
ICS   intercommunication system
ID   identification
IEA   interface electronic assembly
IEW   intelligence and electronic warfare
IFF   identification, friend or foe
IFV   infantry fighting vehicle
IJIMS   interim joint information message standard
ILS   integrated logistics support
IMETS   integrated meteorological system
IMMC   integrated material management center
IMT   institutional maintenance trainer
IMTS   improved moving target simulator
IN   infantry
Information environment   (DOD) The aggregates of individuals, organizations, or systems that collect, process, or disseminate information; also included is the information itself.
Information operations   Actions taken to affect adversary information and information systems while defending one's own information and information systems.
INTEL   intelligence
Intelligence preparation of the battlefield   A continuous, integrated, and comprehensive analysis of the effects of terrain, weather, and enemy capabilities on operations.
INTERCOM   intercommunications
IOS   instructor operator station
IOT&E   initial operational test and evaluation
IPB   intelligence preparation of the battlefield
IR   infrared radiation/intelligence requirement
IRBM   intermediate-range ballistic missile
ISR   intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance
ISU   integrated sight unit
J3   operations directorate
JAOC   joint air operations center
JCS   joint chiefs of staff
JDN   joint data net
JEZ   joint engagement zone
JFACC   joint force air component commander
JFC   joint force commander
JFLCC   joint force land component commander
JFMCC   joint force maritime component commander
JFSOCC   joint force special operations component commander
JICO   joint interface control officer
JOA   joint operations area
Joint force air component commander   The JFACC derives authority from the JFC 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 JFC will normally designate a JFACC.
Joint force commander   A general term applied to a combatant commander, subunified commander, or joint task force commander authorized to exercise combatant command (command authority) or operational control over a joint force.
Joint force land component commander   If designated by the JFC, the senior land commander in a joint force who exercises command and control of all assigned land forces.
Joint targeting coordination board   A group formed by the JFC to accomplish broad targeting oversight functions that may include but are not limited to coordinating target information, providing targeting guidance and priorities, and preparing and/or refining joint target lists. The board is normally comprised of representatives from the joint staff, all components, and if required, component subordinate units.
Joint theater missile defense   The integration of joint force capabilities to destroy enemy theater missiles in flight or prior to launch or to otherwise disrupt the enemy's theater missile operations through an appropriate mix of mutually supportive passive missile defense, active missile defense, attack operations, and supporting C4I measures. Enemy theater missiles are those that are aimed at targets outside the continental United States.
JOPES   joint operations planning and execution system
JOTS   joint operations tactical system
JRA   joint rear area
JSN   joint surveillance net
JSOA   joint special operations area
JSOTF   joint special operations task force
JSTARS   joint surveillance and target attack radar system
JTADS   joint TADIL-A distribution system
JTAGS   joint tactical ground station
JTAMD   joint theater air and missile defense
JTAMDO   joint theater air and missile defense organization
JTAR   joint tactical air request
J-TENS   joint-tactical exploitation of national capabilities
JTF   joint task force
JTIDS   joint tactical information distribution system
JTMD   joint theater missile defense
JTOC   jump tactical operations center
JTT   joint tactical terminal
JZ   joint zone
Kg   kilogram
kW   kilowatt
KM   kilometer
kV   kill vehicle/kilovolts
L   liter
LACM   low altitude cruise missile
LADW   local air defense warning
LAN   local area network
LANDSAT   land satellite
LAR   logistics assistance representative
LAT   live air trainer
LAW   light antitank weapon
LB   pound
LCC   land component commander
LCD   liquid crystal display
LCR   large caliber rocket
LCS   launcher control station
LCU   lightweight computer unit
LEA   launcher electronic assembly
LED   light emitting diode
LID   light infantry division
LNO   liaison officer
LOC   lines of communications (logistic routes)
LOG   logistics
LOS   line of sight
LOS-R   line of sight rear
LRC   logistics readiness center
LRF   laser range finder
LRPT   large repair parts transporter
LRU   line replaceable unit
LS   launching station
LSA   logistics support analysis
LSDIS   light and special division interim sensor
LSMU   launcher and sensor mockup
LZ   landing zone
MAGTF   marine air ground task force
MANPADS   manportable air defense system
MAP   mission application program
MARFORCC   marine force component commander
MC   maintenance center
MCD   missile countermeasure device
MCO   movement control officer
MCOO   modified combined obstacles overlay
MCS   maneuver control system
MCT   movement control team
MDMP   military decision making process
MEF   marine expeditionary force
MEI   major end items
METT-TC   mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops, time and civil considerations
MEZ   missile engagement zone
MHz   megahertz
MICC   master information and coordination central
MICOM   missile command
MILES   multiple integrated laser engagement simulator
MILSATCOM   military satellite communications
MLRS   multiple-launch rocket system
MMC   materiel management center
MOET   march order and emplacement trainer
MOPP   mission oriented protective posture
MOS   military occupational specialty
MPC   message processing center
MPH   miles per hour
MPN   MSE packet switch network
MRBM   medium range ballistic missile
MRE   meals ready to eat
MRL   multiple rocket launcher
MRP   missile round pallet
MRR   minimum risk route
MRT   missile round trainer
MSB   main support battalion
MSE   mobile subscriber equipment
MSI   multispectral imagery
MSR   main supply route/missile simulation round
MTOE   modified table of organization and equipment
MWR   morale, welfare, and recreation
N   north
NAI   named area of interest
NASA   national aeronautics and space administration
NATO   North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NAVCC   navy component commander
NBC   nuclear, biological, and chemical
NCA   national command authority
NEO   noncombatant evacuation operations
NGO   non-government organization
NICP   national inventory control point
NMD   national missile defense
NORAD   north american aerospace defense command
NTC   national training center
NTDS   naval tactical data system
OAC   officers advanced course
OB   order of battle
OBC   officers basic course
OCA   offensive counterair
OCOKA   observation, cover and concealment, obstacles, key terrain, and avenues of approach
OCU   operator control unit
OCWA   operations center work area
ODD   optical disk drive
Offensive counterair   Offensive operations to destroy, disrupt, or neutralize enemy aircraft, missiles, launch platforms and supporting structures and systems both before and after launch, but as close to their source as possible. OCA operations range throughout enemy territory and are generally conducted at the initiative of friendly forces. OCA operations include attack operations, fighter sweep, escort, and suppression of enemy air defenses.
OIC   officer in charge
OLS   operational linescan system
OOTW   operations other than war
OP   observation post
OPCON   operational control
OPLAN   operation plan
OPORD   operation order
OPSEC   operations security
OPTASKLINK   operations task link
ORF   operational readiness float
OSI   operator system interface
PAC   patriot advanced capabilities
PADIL   patriot digital information link
PADS   position and azimuth determining system
PAO   public affairs officer
PASR   personnel accounting and strength reporting
Passive air defense   All measures, other than active air defense, taken to minimize the effectiveness of hostile air and missile threats against friendly forces and assets. These measures include camouflage, concealment, deception, dispersion, reconstitution, redundancy, detection and warning systems, and the use of protective construction.
PATRIOT   phased array tracking radar intercept on target
PCOFT   patriot conduct of fire trainer
PDU   power distribution unit
PGS   precision gunnery system
PIMIT   patriot intermediate maintenance instructional trainer
PIR   priority intelligence requirement
PJHI   PLGR/JTIDS hybrid interface
PLGR   precision lightweight global positioning system receiver
PLL   prescribed load list
PLS   palletized load system
PMCS   preventive maintenance checks and services
POD   port of debarkation
POI   program of instruction
POL   petroleum, oils and lubricants
POMT   patriot organizational maintenance trainer
PPI   planned position indicator
PPS   precision positioning system
PPU   primary power unit
PRM   personnel readiness management
PSS   personnel service support
PTL   primary target line
Pub   publication
PZ   pick-up zone
R   reinforcing
R&S   reconnaissance and surveillance
RADC   region air defense commander
RC   reserve component
RCMAT   radio controlled miniature aerial target
RCS   radar cross section
RCT   remote control terminal
RCU   remote control unit
RF   radio frequency
RFI   radio frequency interface
RLRIU   routing logic radio interface unit
RMP   reprogrammable microprocessor
ROE   rules of engagement
ROTC   Reserve Officer Training Corp
ROW   rest of world
RPM   revolutions per minute
RPV   remotely piloted vehicle
RPVTS   remotely piloted vehicle trainer station
RRT   radio relay terminal
RS   radar set
RSI   radio subsystem interface
RSOP   reconnaissance, selection, and occupation of position
RSOI   reception, staging, onward-movement and integration
RSR   required supply rate
RSTA   reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition
RT   return to duty; radio terminal
RTD   return to duty
RTO   radiotelephone operator
RW   rotary wing
RWCIU   radar weapons control interface unit
RWR   radar warning receiver
RWS   rigid wall shelter
S   secret/south
S1   adjutant
S2   intelligence officer
S3   operations and training officer
S4   logistics officer
SADC   sector air defense commander
SAM   surface to air missile
SATCOM   satellite communications
SCB   stinger control box
SDC   strategic defense command
SDI   strategic defense initiative
SDP   signal data processor
SDU   stinger distribution unit
SEAD   suppression of enemy air defenses
SEN   small extension node
SEP   spherical error probable
SHF   super high frequency
SHORAD   short-range air defense
SHORADEZ   short-range air defense engagement zone
SHTU   simplified hand held terminal unit
SIAP   single integrated air picture
SICC   subordinate information and coordination central
SICPS   standardized integrated command post system
SIGO   signal officer
SIMT   sentinel institutional maintenance trainer
SINCGARS   single channel ground and airborne radio system
SJA   staff judge advocate
SLBM   sea-launched ballistic missile
SLC   side lobe canceller
SMDC   space and missile defense command
SOC   sector operations center
SOE   state of emissions
SOF   special operation forces
SOJ   stand off jammer
SOJC   stand off jammer countermeasures
SOP   standing operating procedure
SOR   state of readiness
SPACECOM   space command
SPOD   sea port of debarkation
SPOT   systeme probatoire d'observation de la terre
SPINS   special instructions
SRBM   short range ballistic missile
SRPT   small repair parts transporter
SSDC   space and strategic defense command
SSI   sensor system interface
STANAG   standardization agreement
STL   secondary target line
STPT   stinger troop proficiency trainer
STS   sentinel training system
STU   secure telephone unit
Supply point distribution   A method of distributing supplies to the receiving units at a supply point, railhead, or truckhead. The unit picks up supplies using its own transportation and then moves the supplies to its own area.
Suppression of enemy air defenses   That activity which neutralizes, destroys, or temporarily degrades surface-based enemy air defenses by destructive and/or disruptive means.
SVM   stinger vision module
SVML   standard vehicle missile launcher
TAA   tactical assembly area
TAAMDCOORD   theater army air and missile defense coordinator
TACC   tactical air control center
TACDAR   tactical detection and reporting
TACON   tactical control
TACOPDAT   tactical operations data
TADIL   tactical digital information link
TADSS   training aids, devices, simulators and simulations
TAI   target area of interest
TAMD   theater air and missile defense
TASM   tactical air-to-surface missile
TBM   tactical ballistic missile
TCA   tactical control assistant
TCO   tactical control officer
TCS   tactical command system
TD   tactical director
TDA   tactical director assistant
TDDS   tactical data distribution system
TEL   transporter erector launcher
TENCAP   tactical exploitation of national capabilities
TERCOM   terrain contour matching
TERS   tactical event reporting system
TES   tactical event system
TF   task force
THAAD   theater high altitude area defense
Theater air and missile defense operations   All activities focused on the identification, integration, and employment of forces supported by theater and national capabilities to detect, identify, classify, locate, track, discriminate, minimize the effects of, and destroy air and theater missile threats (to include large caliber rockets). The preferred method to destroy air and theater missile threat is to destroy or disrupt operations prior to launch. The next most desired option is to intercept and destroy the threat in flight. TAMD must also apply measures to reduce vulnerability and minimize damage in the event attack operations and active defense measures are ineffective.
Theater missile   A missile, which may be a ballistic missile, a cruise missile, or an air-to-surface missile (not including short-range, non-nuclear, direct fire missiles such as Maverick or wire-guided missiles), whose target is within a given theater of operation.
Throughput distribution   Shipments that bypass intermediate level activities and go directly to the user in the supply system, avoiding multiple handling.
THT   tracking head trainer
TIBS   tactical information broadcast system
TM   technical manual; theater missile
TMD   theater missile defense
TMDE   test, measuring and diagnostic equipment
TNT   troop netted trainer
TOC   tactical operations center
TOW   tube-launched, optically-tracked, wire guided (missile)
TP   tactical planner
TPT   troop proficiency trainer
TRANSCOM   transportation command
TRAP   tactical receive equipment and related applications
TSA   theater storage area
TSG   tactical shelter group
TST   troop subordinate trainer
TSVC   through sight video camera
TTT   table top trainer
TTY   teletype
TVM   track via missile
TWA   tentage work area
UAV   unmanned aerial vehicle
UCOFT   unit conduct of fire trainer
UHF   ultrahigh frequency
Unit distribution   A method whereby supplies are delivered directly to the requesting unit by the support battalion using support battalion vehicle and manpower assets. The support battalion normally uses this method for emergency resupply to units and delivery of barrier materials to emplacement sites.
UPS   uninterruptible power supply
US   United States
USA   United States Army
USAADASCH   United States Army Air Defense Artillery School
USAF   United States Air Force
USASMDC   United states army space and missile defense command
USEUCOM   United States European Command
USCINCSPACE   United States Commander In Chief, Space Command
USMC   United States Marine Corps
USMTF   United States Marine Task Force
USN   United States Navy
USPACOM   US Pacific Command
USSPACECOM   United States Space Command
USTRANSCOM   United States Transportation Command
UTM/MGRS   universal transmercator/military grid reference system
UV   ultraviolet
VHF   very high frequency
VSTT   variable speed training target
W   west
WAD   weapons alert designator
WAN   wide area network
WCS   weapon control status
WEZ   weapon engagement zone
WMD   weapons of mass destruction
XO   executive officer

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