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catastrophic event

Any natural or man-made incident, including terrorism, which results in extraordinary levels of mass casualties, damage, or disruption severely affecting the population, infrastructure, environment, economy, national morale, and/or government functions.

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air operations center

The senior agency of the Air Force component commander that provides command and control of Air Force air and space operations and coordinates with other components and Services.

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Contingency Planning Guidance

Secretary of Defense written guidance, approved by the President, for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, which focuses the guidance given in the national security strategy and Defense Planning Guidance, and is the principal source document for the Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan.

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transportation priorities

Indicators assigned to eligible traffic that establish its movement precedence.

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task

A clearly defined action or activity specifically assigned to an individual or organization that must be done as it is imposed by an appropriate authority.

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