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toxic industrial chemical

A chemical developed or manufactured for use in industrial operations or research by industry, government, or academia that poses a hazard.

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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.

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toxic industrial biological

Any biological material manufactured, used, transported, or stored by industrial, medical, or commercial processes which could pose an infectious or toxic threat.

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transportation system

All the land, water, and air routes and transportation assets engaged in the movement of United States forces and their supplies during military operations, involving both mature and immature theaters and at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels of war.

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passive mine

A mine whose anticountermining device has been operated preventing the firing mechanism from being actuated.

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