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U.S. Department of Defence
Industri: Government; Military
Number of terms: 79318
Number of blossaries: 0
Company Profile:
A major command of the US Navy reporting to Commander Fleet Forces Command, and the US Transportation Command’s component command responsible for designated common-user sealift transportation services to deploy, employ, sustain, and redeploy US forces on a global basis.
Industry:Military
A major command of the US Army, and the US Transportation Command’s component command responsible for designated continental United States land transportation as well as common-user water terminal and traffic management service to deploy, employ, sustain, and redeploy US forces on a global basis.
Industry:Military
A magnetic bearing extending from a very high frequency omni-range and/or tactical air navigation station.
Industry:Military
A low power laser device operating in the near infrared light spectrum that is visible with light amplifying night vision devices.
Industry:Military
A loss of control over radiation or radioactive material that presents a hazard to life, health, or property or that may result in any member of the general population exceeding exposure limits for ionizing radiation.
Industry:Military
A long-standing functional organization, with a supporting staff designed to perform a specific function or activity within a joint force commander’s headquarters.
Industry:Military
A long-term mining operation designed to deny the enemy the use of specific sea routes or sea areas.
Industry:Military
A location where material is transferred between vehicles.
Industry:Military
A location where a patient is transferred from one ambulance to another en route to a medical treatment facility. This may be an established point in an ambulance shuttle or it may be designated independently.
Industry:Military
A location in the vicinity of a reception terminal or pre-positioned equipment storage site where arriving unit personnel, equipment, materiel, and accompanying supplies are reassembled, returned to the control of the unit commander, and prepared for onward movement. The joint complex commander designating the location will coordinate the use of the facilities with other allied commands and the host nation, and will provide life support to the units while in the marshalling area.
Industry:Military