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first responder

A primary health care provider who provides immediate clinical care and stabilization in preparation for evacuation to the next health service support capability in the roles of care, and treats Service members for common acute minor illnesses.

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strategic warning

A warning prior to the initiation of a threatening act.

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hung ordnance

Those weapons or stores on an aircraft that the pilot has attempted to drop or fire but could not because of a malfunction of the weapon, rack or launcher, or aircraft release and control system.

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transmission security

The component of communications security that results from all measures designed to protect transmissions from interception and exploitation by means other than cryptanalysis.

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Defense Satellite Communications System

Geosynchronous military communications satellites that provide high data rate communications for military forces, diplomatic corps, and the White House.

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