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1
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what makes COA

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a product of JOPES

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what is a COA

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scheme adopted to accomplish a joint mission

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“cover”

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conceal yourself

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coxswain

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in charge o small craft. often functions as helmsman

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depression in the earth made by explosion

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crator

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creeping barrage

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fire of all units remain in the same relative position which advances in 1 step line at the same time

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fire line moves forward in step

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creeping barage

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CrM

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crisis mangment

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ritical asset

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so essentially and of extrordinary imprtance that is incapacitiation would have debilitating effect on nation to continue to function effectively

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critical capacity

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crucial enabler for COG to function

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critical item

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esential item which is in short supply or extected to be.

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essential resource which isn in short supply

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critical item

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criticality assessment

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identify key assets and infrastructure to support critical ops/action of DOD
*looks at cost of recovery/reconstitution (time, money, culpability, infrastructure)

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major turning point/change in direction of an opeation

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critical point

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critical mass

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minimum amount of fissionable material capable of supporting a chain reaction under precise conditions

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minimum amount of fissionable material capable fo supporting a chain reaction under precise conditions

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critical mass

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countermine

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to explode the main charge of a mine by the shock of a nearby mine or independent explosive charge

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counteroffense

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large scale offense taken undertaken by the defense to seize the intitivative by teh attacking ofrce

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reaction

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countermove

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decrease WMD

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counterproliferation

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counterpreparation fire

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intensive prearranged fire deliverd when imminent of the enemy attck is discoverd
*designated to back up enemy force and destroy the ir C2

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secret challenge and resopnse

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countersign

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senior in-country leader on behalf of US. leads diplomatic mission

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country team

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coup de main

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offensive operation that capitalizes on suprises and simultaenous execution fo supporting operatiosn to achieve success in stift

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courier

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messenger who is responsible for secret physical/delivery

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intended direction of movement in the horizontal plane

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course

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coordinated fire line

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line beyond which conventional/direct surface fire support mews may fire at any time within boundaries of established HQ w/o additional coordination

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purpose of coordinated fire line

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expedited surface to surface targets beyond the coordinated fire line w/o coordination w/the ground commander in whose area targets are located

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corner reflector (radar0

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ohject that, by means of multipl.e reflectors, a smooth surface, provides a radar return of greater magnitude might be experienced from teh physical sisze of hte objective

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cost plus fixe fee contract

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negotiated fee doesn’t vary but actual cost adjusted as a result of changes in scope of work/services

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counterair

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mission offense/defense and attain/maintain a desired design of air supremacy

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fire intended to destory/neutralize enemy fire

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coutnerfire

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33
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examples of counterintelligence

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espoinoage, sabotage

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COIN

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counterinsurgency

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CIOTA

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counterintel op task authorities

level Ci specific to milops

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production of coutnerI

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analyze all-source information concerning espionage r/t threats

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countermeasures

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mil science that, by the employme nt of devices and/or techniquest ahs its objecive top oeprationsending

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38
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sending marines onshore

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amphib assault

breaching/raid

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swift incursion by the marines

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breach/raid

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ADZ

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amphibious defense zone
*area encompassing the amphib objective area the adjourning airspace required by accompanying naval forces for the purpose of air defense

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amphib demonstration

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deceive the enemy by a show ofr force w/the expectation of deluding the enemy into following an unfavorable COA

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PHIBOP

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amphibous ope

* lnding force op within littorals

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PHIBRON

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amphib squadron

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amphib squadron

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PHIBRON

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ATF

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amphibious task force

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antisub warfare

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op w/intervention to deny enemy effective use of submarines

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analysis & production (intel)

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conversion of processed info into intel via integration, eval, analysis, and interpretaation of all service data and prepare intel production in support of known/anticipated user requirements

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approach schedule (amphib ops)

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schedule if time of departure for each wave

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apron

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defined area on an airfield intended ot accommmodate aircraft for purpose of laodign/unloading passengers or cargo, refueling, parking, or maintence

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area of inflence

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geo area when commander is directly capable of influencing ops by maneuver or fire support systems normal under commander’s C2

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51
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4 areas of___

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opeation
influence
interest
responsibility

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52
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two countries agree to control weapons

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arms control

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53
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visual reconnaissance of limited/defined area

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area search

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54
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arming weapon changing from a safe condition to a condition of readiness for initiation

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arming

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55
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assault (amphib ops)

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period of time between arrival of the major assault force (ATF) in teh area of objective

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AFOE

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assault follow on echelon
amphib ops
vehicle/logistics/resources not needed initially for assault but are needed later to support

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vehicles/logistics/resources not needed initially for assault but are needed later to support

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AFOE = assault follow on echelon

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58
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“sure we need scientists in academia but….”

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also ned the min industry, gov, journalism, law, policy…

59
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call up spot reports of UA

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  1. location of threat
  2. est. time on site
  3. flight characteristics (loiter, hover, direction)
60
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asset validation (intel)

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the process used to determine the asset authenticity, reliability, vitilityk, suitability, degree of control

61
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aka audience

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stakeholders

62
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last position occupied by the assault echelon before crossing the line of departure

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attakc position

63
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attack heading

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inteceptor heading udirng hte attack phase that will achieve the desired track-crosing

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A&N ops

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“attack the network” ops
actions/ops against networks condutted continuously and simultaneously
*all levels (strategic/op/tactical) that capitalize on or crate key vulnerabilities and disrupt activiteis to eliminate the enemy’s ability to fucntion in order to establish success of the

65
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security emasures to protect a communication system agaisnt fraud and verified right to acess

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authentication

66
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autonomous op (air defense)

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mode of op assumed by a unit when it loses all communication w/higher eschelon force the unit commander to ass full responsibility for control fo wapons/engage hostile targeets

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ALD

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available to lode date

*time phaed force and deployment data when that unti will be ready to load at the point of emarkation

68
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axis of advance

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line of advance assigned for the purpose of central (often roads) or a designated series of locaitons extending in the direction of hteenemy

69
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using reservists to replace deployed AD

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backfill

70
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ballistic missles

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any missle that doesn’t rely on aerodynamic surface to produce life and consequently fall s in ballistic trajectory when trust is terminated

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BDA

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battle damage assessment

72
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basic encyclopedia

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compoliton of identified installations and pysical area of potential significance as objects of attack

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base cluster

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collection of bases geographically group for mutual protection and ease of C2

74
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beachehead

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designated area on hostile shore that, when seized and held, ensures the continuosu landign of trrops/materials and provides maneuvger space for subsequent projected

75
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ship publication listing op/admin porcedures

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bill

76
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how do blood agents work

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prevents normal tissue use of oxygen

77
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od chit

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small sheep of paper of US flag and message in several languages that promises the assisting the bearing to safety will be rewarded

78
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bona fides (personnel recovery)

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communication to establish a person is who they say they are if both people are unknown
*

79
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communication to establish a person who is unknown to each other

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bona fides (personnel recovery)

80
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bottom mine

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mine w/negative buoyance that remains on seabed

81
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brevity code

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code word which provides no security that srves the sole purpose of shortening messages not conceealing intent

82
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browken stowage

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space lost on the hold of a vessel b/c of the contour of the ship, dunnage, ladder, stanchions, and shape of the cargo

83
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peace zone w/o hostilies

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buvver zone

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ache

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source of subsidence/supplies packaged to protect from exposure and hidden to support isolated personnel

85
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canalize

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to restric tops to a narrow zone use of existing or reinforcing obstacles

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CWG

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carrier air wing

87
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CSG

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carrier strike group

88
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carrier control zone

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extends 5 miles horizontal from carier extending up unless otherwise designated for ops

89
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causeway

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craft similar in design ot a barage but longer and narrower designed in the discharge an transport of cargo

90
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C-day

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unnamed day on which a deployed op commences or is to commence

91
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unnamed day upon which an operation will commence

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C-day

92
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cell

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subordinate org formed around a specific process, capability, or activity within a larger org

93
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COG

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source of power that provides moral/physical strength, freedom of action

94
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centralized control

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high up coordinates, plans, directs

95
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chaff

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radar confusion, reflections consists of the narrow metallic strips of varius lengths and frequency which are usd to reflect echos for conusions

96
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can enter contracts on behalf of the USG

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contracting officer

97
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contracting officer

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can enter contracts on behalf of the US mil under provisions of the Federal Acquisitions regulations

98
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controlled passing

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2 lanes of traffic traveling in opposite directions can transverse alternatively in a lane that only accommodates one at a time

99
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optimization of contain ship space

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open top, refirg, tanks, open rack, gondala, flattrack, other design

100
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contingency operations

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JOPES planining activities

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CORE

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contingency response program

102
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additional # added to zip code

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to assit w/routing and sorting

103
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COOP

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continuity of operations

104
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how to stop continuous fire temporarily

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“check fire”

“cease loading”

105
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contour interval

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difference in elevation between 2 adjacent

lines connect areas of similar elevation

106
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10 classes of supplies

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  1. MWR
  2. equip
  3. petroleum/oil/lube
  4. construction material
  5. amunitoin
  6. personal items
  7. major end items (radar…)
  8. medical
  9. repair parts for equip managemnt
  10. nonstandard items like agriculture….
107
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intent to assure seucirty an concelament

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clandestine

108
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definition of close range ballistic misses

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land based. up to 300nm

109
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close air support

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air action against hostile that are in close proximity to friendly forcuses

110
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establishes CCDR

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combatant commander

111
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colored beach

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portion of usuable coastline sufficient for assault landing

112
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collective posture

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current state of collection assets and reosurces to satisfy identified info requests

113
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total means of disruptive/destruction against an oppontent at a given time

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combat power

114
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allies operation

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combined

115
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C2

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exercise o authority and irection by a properly designed commander over assigned anforces and acocmplished mission

116
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CATF

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commander amphib task force

117
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commander’s communication sync

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process to coordinate and synch narratives themes, messages, images ops, and actions to ensure their integrity and consistency to the lowest tactical level across all relevant commi9nication activities

118
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commander’s estimate

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CDR initial assessment in which options are provided in consise statement that defines 5WH COA will be

119
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CDR intent

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clear and concise expression of the purpose of operation and desired mil end state, focus staff and helps staff achieve the CDR’s desired results even when op doesn’t unfold as planned

120
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process of assigning troops

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commit

121
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CTP

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common tactical problem

122
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CTP

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common tactical picture

123
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COP

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common op picture

124
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COMINT

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communications intelligence

125
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public affairs to foster relationships

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community engagement

126
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component

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one ofhte subordinat orgs that constitute

127
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CONOPS

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clear an concisevely expetrresses what CDR intends to accomplish and how to do iwth w/available reoucrces

128
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condition

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variables of the OE/situation that may affect performance

129
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compromise

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exposing clandestine assets to unauthorized

130
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exposing clandestine assets to unauthroized

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compromise

131
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CNA

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computwer network attack

132
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protect from destruction or surveilalnce

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concealmentcondensation cloud

133
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mist/fog of water droplets that temp surround a forcibly following a nuclear attack in a comparatively humid atmosphere
“cloud chamber effect”

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condensation cloud

134
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when is an item said to be “confirmed”

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when it is reported for a second time, preferably by a second independent source whole reliability is considered when confirming information

135
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confusion agent

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individual dispatched by the sponsor for the purpose of confounding the enemy rather than to collect/transmit information

136
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ability to exchange information by electronic means

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connectivity

137
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contract by which a commercial ship is chartered by mil sealift command for a specific voyage

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consecutive voyage charter

138
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consequence management

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actions takento maintain/restor essential services an dmanage/mitigate problems resulting from disaster

139
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consol

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constorls/indicatos/equip to moniotr readiness/control speffic funcitons of a system

140
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GPS

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24 satellites distributed in 6 orbital planes

141
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requirement placecd on command by a higher up that dictates an action that restricts freedom of action

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constrint

142
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consumer logistics

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prduction, store, inspect, distribute, trnasport, maintain (repari/servieable), dispoal as wall as aprovision fon suppeort and serive

143
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stop/hold/surround the enemy and keep them from withdrawing

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contain

144
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aver average quantity of an item used during a given time

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consumption rate

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