Degaussing Definition - MilitaryDictionary.org

degaussing

1.) The process whereby a ship's magnetic field is reduced by the use of electromagnetic coils, permanent magnets, or other means.

In the United States, military vocabulary is standardized by the Department of Defence. These terms are used by the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps.

Term Classification: operations

Source:

Department of Defence, Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms

Term sourced from JP 3-15: Barriers, Obstacles, and Mine Warfare for Joint Operations, updated June 2011 View source document

This term is marked as active and was last updated in 2015


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