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technical analysis

In imagery interpretation, the precise description of details appearing on imagery.

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governing factors

In the context of joint operation planning, those aspects of the situation (or externally imposed factors) that the commander deems critical to the accomplishment of the mission.

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electromagnetic jamming

The deliberate radiation, reradiation, or reflection of electromagnetic energy for the purpose of preventing or reducing an enemy's effective use of the electromagnetic spectrum, and with the intent of degrading or neutralizing the enemy's combat capability.

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airborne assault

The use of airborne forces to parachute into an objective area to attack and eliminate armed resistance and secure designated objectives.

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personal locator system

A system that provides rough range and bearing to isolated personnel by integrating the survival radio (if equipped with a transponder) with an airborne locating system, based on an encrypted communications homing system.

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