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infrared pointer
A low power laser device operating in the near infrared light spectrum that is visible with light amplifying night vision devices.
View Other DefinitionsAdaptive Planning and Execution system
A Department of Defense system of joint policies, processes, procedures, and reporting structures, supported by communications and information technology, that is used by the joint planning and execution community to monitor, plan, and execute mobilization, deployment, employment, sustainment, redeployment, and demobilization activities associated with joint operations.
View Other Definitionsmeteorological watch
Monitoring the weather for a route, area, or terminal and advising concerned organizations when hazardous conditions that could affect their operations or pose a hazard to life or property are observed or forecast to occur.
View Other Definitionspassive mine
A mine which does not emit a signal to detect the presence of a target.
View Other Definitionsvehicle-borne improvised explosive device
A device placed or fabricated in an improvised manner on a vehicle incorporating destructive, lethal, noxious, pyrotechnic, or incendiary chemicals and designed to destroy, incapacitate, harass, or distract.
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