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preventive medicine

The anticipation, communication, prediction, identification, prevention, education, risk assessment, and control of communicable diseases, illnesses and exposure to endemic, occupational, and environmental threats.

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civil augmentation program

Standing, long-term external support contacts designed to augment Service logistic capabilities with contracted support in both preplanned and short notice contingencies.

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procurement lead time

The interval in time between the initiation of procurement action and receipt of the products or services purchased as the result of such actions.

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minefield

In land warfare, an area of ground containing mines emplaced with or without a pattern.

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medical regulating

The actions and coordination necessary to arrange for the movement of patients through the roles of care and to match patients with a medical treatment facility that has the necessary health service support capabilities and available bed space.

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