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subordinate unified command

A command established by commanders of unified commands, when so authorized by the Secretary of Defense through the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to conduct operations on a continuing basis in accordance with the criteria set forth for unified commands.

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unplanned target

A target of opportunity that is known to exist in the operational environment.

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industrial preparedness program

Plans, actions, or measures for the transformation of the industrial base, both government-owned and civilian-owned, from its peacetime activity to the emergency program necessary to support the national military objectives.

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J-2X

The staff element of the intelligence directorate of a joint staff that combines and represents the principal authority for counterintelligence and human intelligence support.

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begin morning civil twilight

The period of time at which the sun is halfway between beginning morning and nautical twilight and sunrise, when there is enough light to see objects clearly with the unaided eye.

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