MilitaryDictionary.org
Military Acronyms and Definitions - MilitaryDictionary.org
hydrographic reconnaissance
Reconnaissance of an area of water to determine depths, beach gradients, the nature of the bottom, and the location of coral reefs, rocks, shoals, and man-made obstacles.
View Other Definitionsjoint force surgeon
A general term applied to a Department of Defense medical department officer appointed by the joint force commander to serve as the joint force special staff officer responsible for establishing, monitoring, or evaluating joint force health service support.
View Other DefinitionsUniversal Time
A measure of time that conforms, within a close approximation, to the mean diurnal rotation of the Earth and serves as the basis of civil timekeeping.
View Other Definitionsjoint manpower program
The policy, processes, and systems used in determination and prioritization within and among joint Service manpower requirements.
View Other Definitionsoperational art
The cognitive approach by commanders and staffs--supported by their skill, knowledge, experience, creativity, and judgment--to develop strategies, campaigns, and operations to organize and employ military forces by integrating ends, ways, and means.
View Other Definitions