Department of Defense dictionary of military and associated terms (Online)DIANE Publishing, 1979 - 377 pages |
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... 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 . accuracy of fire ...
... 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 . accuracy of fire ...
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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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... target and the receiver for detecting the energy reflected from the target as the result of the illumination are carried within the missile. active material — (*) Material, such as plutonium and certain isotopes of uranium, which is ...
... target and the receiver for detecting the energy reflected from the target as the result of the illumination are carried within the missile. active material — (*) Material, such as plutonium and certain isotopes of uranium, which is ...
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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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... 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 — (*) An unimproved surface which has been adapted for ...
... 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 — (*) An unimproved surface which has been adapted for ...
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