- Industry: Government; Military
- Number of terms: 79318
- Number of blossaries: 0
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An organization for clandestine purposes that operates under the direction of a principal agent.
Industry:Military
An organization established at a foreign service post by the chief of mission or principal officer for the purpose of directing and coordinating the post’s response to contingencies. It consists of consular representatives and members of other local US Government agencies in a foreign country who assist in the implementation of a Department of State emergency action plan.
Industry:Military
An organization created by a formal agreement (e.g., a treaty) between two or more governments. It may be established on a global, regional, or functional basis for wide-ranging or narrowly defined purposes. Formed to protect and promote national interests shared by member states. Examples include the United Nations, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and the African Union.
Industry:Military
An organism, or substance derived from an organism, that poses a threat to human or animal health. This can include medical waste, samples of a microorganism, virus, or toxin (from a biological source) that can impact human health.
Industry:Military
An orderly, analytical process that consists of a logical set of steps to analyze a mission; develop, analyze, and compare alternative courses of action against criteria of success and each other; select the best course of action; and produce a joint operation plan or order.
Industry:Military
An order to the observer or spotter to initiate an adjustment on a designated target.
Industry:Military
An order to proceed to the point indicated by the displayed information or by verbal communication. This point is being used to return the aircraft to a place at which the aircraft can land. Command heading, speed, and altitude may be used, if desired.
Industry:Military
An order to a subordinate commander to conduct military operations as directed. It is issued by the unified commander, subunified commander, Service component commander, or joint force commander delegated overall responsibility for the operation.
Industry:Military
An order issued to specify the purpose of the support relationship.
Industry:Military
An order specifying dates, times, routes, loading diagrams, and methods of movement to shipside or aircraft for troops and their equipment.
Industry:Military
