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peacemaking

The process of diplomacy, mediation, negotiation, or other forms of peaceful settlements that arranges an end to a dispute and resolves issues that led to it.

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maneuver

A tactical exercise carried out at sea, in the air, on the ground, or on a map in imitation of war.

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drop altitude

The altitude above mean sea level at which airdrop is executed.

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positive identification

An identification derived from observation and analysis of target characteristics including visual recognition, electronic support systems, non-cooperative target recognition techniques, identification friend or foe systems, or other physics-based identification techniques.

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demobilization

The process necessary to release from active duty, or federal service, units and Reserve Component members who were ordered to active duty, or called to federal service.

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