Military Acronyms and Definitions - MilitaryDictionary.org
passive mine
A mine whose anticountermining device has been operated preventing the firing mechanism from being actuated.
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The naval commander exercising operational control of submarines.
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An enduring or ad hoc organization within a joint force commanders headquarters consisting of a core functional group and other staff and component representatives whose purpose is to provide analysis on the specific function to users.
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The provision of logistics and personnel services required to maintain and prolong operations until successful mission accomplishment.
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The geographical area associated with a combatant command within which a geographic combatant commander has authority to plan and conduct operations.
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