ABSOLUTE-POINT A POINT in a geodetic system. ACTION An activity, or the occurrence of an activity, that may utilise resources and may be focused against an objective. ACTION-AIRCRAFT-EMPLOYMENT The procedure that guides the use of an ACTION-RESOURCE that is capable of atmospheric flight. ACTION-CONTEXT A relationship between a specific ACTION and a specific CONTEXT. Desired An expected positive consequence of a specific CONTEXT in relation to a specific ACTION. Final state, actual An actual specific CONTEXT as it exists at the end of a specific ACTION. Final state, planning A planned specific CONTEXT that may exist at the end of a specific ACTION. Initial state, actual An actual specific CONTEXT as it exists at the start of a specific ACTION. Initial state, planning A planned specific CONTEXT that may exist at the start of a specific ACTION. Intermediate state, actual An actual specific CONTEXT as it exists at an intermediate point during the execution of a specific ACTION. Intermediate state, planning A planned specific CONTEXT that may exist at an intermediate point during the execution of a specific ACTION. Is included in The specific ACTION is encompassed within the information content of a specific CONTEXT. Maximum required The maximum value referred to by a specific CONTEXT that is necessary for the evolution of a specific ACTION. Minimum required The minimum value referred to by a specific CONTEXT that is necessary for the evolution of a specific ACTION. ACTION-CONTEXT-STATUS A record of the perceived state of a specific ACTION-CONTEXT as determined by the establishing organisation. ACTION-EFFECT A perceived effectiveness of a specific ACTION against a specific battlespace object or its class. ACTION-EFFECT-ITEM An ACTION-EFFECT of a specific ACTION in accomplishing its aim in relation to a specific OBJECT-ITEM. ACTION-EFFECT-TYPE An ACTION-EFFECT of a specific ACTION in accomplishing its aim in relation to a specific OBJECT-TYPE. ACTION-ELECTRONIC-WARFARE-EMPLOYMENT The technique used by an ACTION-RESOURCE for Electronic Warfare by electronic or mechanical means. Acoustic simulation of surface and subsurface forces Imitating or controlling the signature of a ship to mislead or deceive the enemy. Chaff, blanket Employed to offset unfriendly radar detection capability by dispensing a blanket of chaff over a designated area. Chaff, burst No definition in ADatP-3 BL13. Chaff, corridor To offset unfriendly radar detection capability by dispensing a heavy continuous trail of chaff from an aircraft in a corridor fashion as it approaches the radar. Chaff, self-protection Employed to offset unfriendly radar detection and associated weapons employment by dispensing singular or limited bursts of chaff. Concealment of forces Can be accomplished by using sounds to mask unavoidable operational noises. Controlled breaches of communication security The deliberate act of conveying through friendly communications false or misleading information to support an overall cover and deception plan. Cryptographic intrusion A sophisticated imitative communications deception (ICD) technique whereby SIGINT personnel gain access to the enemy’s communication system and introduce bogus messages enciphered in the enemy’s own crypto system. Deceive, false activity The increase or decrease of friendly activity. Deceive, false peaks This technique is the reverse of false traffic levels and serves the purpose of simulating unusual activity on a communication net. Deceive, false target generation or spoofing A method of deceiving the enemy by creating false targets. Deceive, false traffic levels This technique is applied on a communications net over a period of days to create the impression of normal operations. Deceive, multiple false targets Used to generate multiple false targets. Electronic cover The variance of location and usage of emitters in tactical units to alter the stereotype patterns associated with those electromagnetic signatures. Electronic warfare, self-protection A method of transmitting radiation to prevent enemy detection. Inverse gain modulation The method of breaking a lock on a conical scan tracking radar by providing false azimuth information. Jam, barrage The simultaneous jamming of a number of adjacent channels or frequencies. Jam, communications noise The broadcast or rebroadcast of any type of noise or other transmission intended to render the victim communications frequency unusable. Jam, deceptive A method of transmitting signals which will prevent or reduce the enemy’s use of the communication portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, without his being aware of the source of emissions. Jam, repeater The intercept of the intended victim signal, which is then altered and retransmitted for the purpose of falsifying or disrupting information flow. Jam, spot The jamming of a specific channel or frequency. Jam, sweep Used for search for and jam signals automatically over a broad frequency band employing a sweeping technique. Jam, sweep lock-on The employment of a sweeping receiver with a jammer that locks on a detected victim signal and performs spot jamming. Jam, transponder Automatically transmits a predetermined signal and is programmed to respond to a specific type of victim signal. Nuisance intrusion An ICD technique whereby SIGINT/EW personnel gain entry into the enemy’s communications net as a bonafide subscriber, to harass and distract the enemy. Padding This method involves the insertion of dummy code or cipher groups into individual valid encrypted messages. Pill A device released by a submarine to create false sonar targets by generating clouds of air or gas bubbles. Planned message intrusion A technique similar to nuisance intrusion with the intent to introduce valid enemy traffic into the enemy’s communication network. Range gate pull-off This technique involves stealing the tracking radars timing gate to disrupt the tracking function. Reflector, corner Consists of flat reflecting surfaces, of various shapes and sizes, connected to form a three-dimensional reflector. Reflector, gull A floating radar reflector used to simulate surface targets. Routing Deceptive method of concealing the routing of traffic by sending to stations other than the intended recipients. Scan rate modulation This technique causes the enemy radar antenna to loose lock on target. Simulation, amphibious warfare Simulate sounds or noises that resemble an amphibious operation such as dropping anchors, starting boat engines, etc. Simulation, force This technique can be achieved by projecting selected audio signals or by emitting sounds from specific areas. Simulation, riverine warfare Simulate river patrol operations. Simulation, tactical movements A combination of sonic deception and surface craft movements during low visibility. Simulation, unit Establishing a network of communications and non-communications emitters to simulate a unit or organisation. The creation of fictitious friendly units with actual or specially designed equipment. ACTION-EVENT An ACTION that is an incident, phenomenon, or occasion of military significance which has occurred or is occurring but for which planning is not known. Abdication The renouncement by a person of his official functions. Accident An unfortunate event, esp. one causing physical harm or damage, brought about unintentionally. Accident, aircraft ground An accident involving an aircraft during ground operations or maintenance. Accident, mine An accident involving unexploded ordnance. Accident, traffic An accident involving at least one motor vehicle. Accident, weapon An accident involving a weapon. Accident, workplace An accident occurring at the workplace. Advancing Moving towards an objective in some form of tactical formation. This is a transitional phase between operations that may or may not result in contact with the enemy. Aerial engagement The occurrence of a hostile encounter between military aircraft. Aerial shoot down The deliberate destruction of an aircraft. Air assault Mounting an assault utilising a mixture of aviation and ground transport, the principal feature of which is the insertion of combat power. Airborne assault Mounting an airborne operation, a phase beginning with delivery by air of the assault echelon of the force into the objective area and extending through attack of assault objectives and consolidation of the initial airhead. Aircraft crash The unforeseen destruction or damage of an aircraft (and personnel). Aircraft launch activity The occurrence of one or more aircraft taking off. Aircraft loss The unforeseen loss of an aircraft (and personnel), other than crash. Airspace violation The invasion of the declared own airspace by an aircraft. Alert cancellation The end of a state of readiness. Ambush A surprise attack by fire or other destructive means from concealed positions on a moving or temporarily halted force or group of personnel. Amphibious operation Mounting an operation launched from the sea by naval and land forces against a hostile, or potentially hostile shore. Arms production An activity of, relating to or based on the production of arms. Arms trade A happening of selling or buying of arms. Arresting, legal Seizing and detaining of a person under authority of the law. Arresting/obstructing Stopping or checking of the motion, progress, growth, or spread of something. Arson The crime of maliciously setting fire to the property of another or of burning one's own property for an improper purpose, as to collect insurance. Artillery fire [No definition given in APP-6A] Assassination Murder of a prominent person. Assembling Joining together of multiple objects in the same area. Assisting a criminal Assisting or abetting a known criminal or terrorist. Atmospheric pollution Contamination of the atmosphere caused by a poison or toxin. Attack, deliberate Conducting an offensive operation characterised by pre-planned coordinated employment of firepower and manoeuvre to close with and destroy or capture the enemy. Attack, diversion Conducting an attack wherein a force attacks, or threatens to attack, a target other than the main target for the purpose of drawing enemy defences away from the main effort. Attack, electronic Conducting an offensive operation characterised by the deliberate radiation, re-radiation, alteration, absorption or reflection of electromagnetic energy in a manner intended to confuse, distract or seduce an enemy or his electronic systems. Attack, hasty In land operations, an attack in which preparation time is traded for speed in order to exploit an opportunity. Attack, main Conducting the principal attack or effort into which the commander throws the full weight of the offensive power at his disposal. An attack directed against the chief objective of the campaign or battle. Attack, not otherwise specified Conducting an offensive operation characterised by coordinated employment of firepower and manoeuvre to close with and destroy or capture the enemy. Attack, supporting Conducting an offensive operation carried out in conjunction with a main attack and designed to achieve one or more of the following: a. deceive the enemy; b. destroy or pin down enemy forces which could interfere with the main attack; c. control ground whose occupation by the enemy will hinder the main attack; or d. force the enemy to commit reserves prematurely or in an indecisive area. Attempted murder The attempted act of unlawfully killing of one human being by another, especially with premeditated malice. Attempted rape The attempted act of forcing another person to submit to sexual intercourse. Attempted robbery The attempted act of robbing a person or place. Attempted suicide The attempted act of killing oneself intentionally. Avoiding Staying clear of a specified object. Belly landing An aircraft has landed without using the landing gear. Blocking Denying of enemy access to an area or preventing his advance in a direction or along an avenue of approach. Bombing Attacking, damaging or destroying through the use of bombs. Bombing, accidental An unfortunate bombing incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally. Bombing, deliberate A deliberate and intentional bombing incident. Booby trap discovery The detection of a device intended to cause damage to unsuspecting people. Border crossing, escorted A border crossing that is conducted under escort. Border crossing, forced A border crossing that is conducted under pressure. Border crossing, illegal A border crossing that is forbidden by law. Border crossing, not-planned A border crossing that is unplanned. Border crossing, planned A border crossing that is known to have been planned ahead of time. Border crossing, surveilled A border crossing that is conducted under surveillance. Border incursion Moving a force or a group of people across a national or territorial border. Border raid A surprise attack by a force or a group of people across a national or territorial border (restricted to 25 km from the border). Breaching Breaking through or securing a passage through an enemy defence, obstacle, minefield, or fortification. Build-up Attaining prescribed strength of units and prescribed levels of vehicles, equipment, stores and supplies. Burned out object Complete destruction of an object by flames. Bypass Manoeuvring around an obstacle, position, or enemy force to maintain the momentum of advance. Canalise Restricting operations to a narrow zone by use of existing or reinforcing obstacles or by fire or bombing. Capture Taking possession of an object, normally by force; it frequently involves movement as a preliminary phase. Carrier launch Launching of aircraft by a naval platform. Carrier recovery Aircraft recovery by a naval platform. Ceremony or parade The formal gathering of a group of people in order to carry out an act or series of acts prescribed by ritual protocol or convention. Civil demonstration, illegal A public meeting or march illegally expressing protest or other opinion on an issue. Civil demonstration, legal A public meeting or march legally expressing protest or other opinion on an issue. Civil disobedience The refusal to comply with certain laws or to pay taxes etc. as a peaceful form of political protest. Civil unrest A behaviour that results in the disturbance of the normal order of society that generally falls short of riots and/or property destruction in the civil population. Civil war A war among fellow-citizens or within the limits of one community. Clearing, air Clearing of the air to gain either temporary or permanent air superiority or control in a given sector. Clearing, land combat Removing all enemy forces from a specific location, area, or zone. Clearing, obstacle Eliminating or neutralising an obstacle. Clearing, radio net Eliminating transmissions on a tactical radio net in order to allow a higher precedence transmission to occur. Codeword execution Initiating the codeword activity. Collision, mid-air In-flight collision of an aircraft with another aircraft. Collision, obstacle In-flight collision of an aircraft with natural or man-made object (fixed or mobile) located on the ground. Communications activation The enabling of transmission of information. Communications deactivation The disabling of transmission of information. Communications disruption Interruption of the passage of communications by natural or man-made phenomena. Communications interception Capturing electromagnetic communications signals. Communications outage The failure of communications equipment due to a mechanical malfunction. Communications restoration The reestablishment of the ability to communicate. Conducting conference Conducting a meeting for discussion, esp. a regular one held by an association or organisation. Conducting forward passage of lines Moving an incoming force through another force that is currently in contact with the enemy in order for the incoming force to come into contact with the enemy. Conducting media interview Conducting a conversation between a reporter etc. and a person of public interest, used as a basis of a broadcast or publication. Conducting preparatory fire Delivering fire on a target preparatory to an assault. Conducting rearward passage of lines Moving a force through the defensive positions of another force behind it in order to break contact with the enemy. Conducting recreational activities Conducting a refreshing or entertaining activity. Conducting road service Enabling the movement of a number of specific units. Conducting social events Conducting any social gathering, esp. one organised by a club or congregation. Conducting sporting events Conducting any game or competitive activity, especially an outdoor one involving physical exertion, e.g. cricket, football, racing, hunting. Confiscation The seizure of property under public authority. Consolidating of a position Re-organising and strengthening of a newly captured position so that it can be used against the enemy. Constructing Building, digging or creating an object. Containing Restricting enemy forces by stopping, holding or surrounding them or compelling the enemy forces to centre activity on a given front and to prevent his withdrawing any part of his forces for use elsewhere. Cooperating Working or acting together. Counter attack Mounting an offensive operation in which an attack by a part or all of a defending force is made against an enemy attacking force, for such specific purposes as regaining ground lost, cutting off or destroying lead enemy units, and with the general objective of regaining the initiative and denying the enemy the attainment of his goal or purpose in attacking. Counter attack by fire Denying the enemy his goal by using fire against an engagement area to defeat or destroy an enemy force. Counter-battery fire Fire delivered for the purpose of destroying or neutralising indirect fire weapons systems. Coup d’état A violent or illegal seizure of power. Covering Operating as a force apart from the main body to protect the main body by fighting to gain time while also observing and reporting information and preventing enemy ground observation of an direct fire against the main body. Crime against humanity Violation of the laws so gross in numbers affected that it is considered to affect all humans and not only individuals. Criminal incident A violation of law. Crossing Traversing a FEATURE or FACILITY. Death, natural causes Normal termination of life. Death of chief of state Self-defined. Death of spiritual leader Self-defined. Deception Employing measures designed to mislead the enemy by manipulation, distortion, or falsification of evidence to induce him to react in a manner prejudicial to his interests. Deception, electronic In electronic countermeasures, the deliberate radiation, re-radiation, alteration, absorption or reflection of electromagnetic energy in a manner intended to confuse, distract or seduce an enemy or his electronic systems. Defeat Diminution of the effectiveness of the enemy to the extent that he is unable to participate further in the battle or at least cannot fulfil his intention. Defending Protecting a defined object against an enemy attack. Deflecting Preventing an enemy force from following the intended course. Delaying Slowing the momentum of the enemy by conducting an operation in which the force under pressure trades time for space; the aim is to inflict the maximum damage on the enemy without becoming decisively engaged. Demolition The destruction of structures, facilities, or materiel by use of fire, water, explosives, mechanical, or other means. Demonstration Conducting an offensive operation that is either an attack or a show of force on a front where a decision is not sought, made with the aim of deceiving the enemy. It is similar to a feint with the exception that no contact with the enemy is sought. In OOTW, an operation by military forces in sight of an actual or potential enemy to show military capabilities. Denying Preventing access by blocking, disrupting, dislocating and/or bringing fire to bear. Deploying Moving to and adopting a tactical formation or dispersal at a specific location. Destroying Physically rendering an enemy force combat-ineffective or damaging a target so that it cannot function as intended, nor be restored to a usable condition without being entirely rebuilt. Disease A disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific symptoms or that affects a specific part. Disengaging Breaking off an action. Disrupting Breaking apart an enemy’s formation and tempo, interrupting the enemy’s time table, causing premature commitment of forces, and/or splintering their attack using integrated fire planning and obstacle effect. Distributing Dividing or dispensing in portions. Diversion Drawing the attention and forces of an enemy from the point of the principal operation; an attack, alarm, or feint that diverts attention. Drive-by shooting [No definition given in APP-6A] Drought A prolonged or chronic shortage of water. Drug consumption, illegal An action of consuming illegal drugs. Drug distribution, illegal An action to distribute illegal drugs or to illegally distribute legal drugs. Drug manufacturing, illegal An action to manufacture illegal drugs or to illegally manufacture legal drugs. Drug operation [No definition given in APP-6A] Drug storage An action to store drugs. Drug transportation An action to transport drugs. Early warning alert Early notification of the launch or approach of weapons or weapons carriers. Earthquake A convulsion of the earth's crust due to the release of accumulated stress as a result of faults in strata or volcanic action. Election associated violence The occurrence of violent acts due to an election process. Electronic emission The radiation of electromagnetic energy. Electronic warfare Military action to exploit the electro-magnetic spectrum encompassing the search for, interception and identification of electro-magnetic emissions, the employment of electro-magnetic energy, including directed energy, to reduce or prevent hostile use of the electro-magnetic spectrum, and actions to ensure its effective use by friendly forces. Enemy contact The situation when opposing forces are in sight of or in range of direct fire of each other's weapons. Enveloping Manoeuvring by the main attacking force to pass around or over the enemy's principal defensive positions with the aim of securing objectives to the enemy's rear. Epidemic A widespread occurrence of a disease in a community at a particular time. Equipment failure A cessation of proper functioning or performance of a piece of equipment. Escaping Breaking free from a restriction or control of a place, person, or organisation. Escorting Accompanying and protecting another force or convoy. Evacuating Clearing or removing materiel and personnel from a given locality. Execution Putting a person to death, especially as a legal penalty. Exploitation Taking advantage of a successful attack by mounting an offensive operation to follow-up and harass a dislocated enemy with the aim of further disorganising him in depth. This may provide the opportunity to capture ground that was not part of the objective of the original attack. Explosion A sudden release of any kind of energy. Famine An extreme scarcity of food. Fire A rapid, persistent chemical reaction that releases heat and light, especially the exothermic combination of a combustible substance with oxygen. Firefighting The activity of extinguishing fires. Fix Preventing the enemy from moving any part of his force from a specific location for a specific period of time. Fix, acoustic [No definition given in APP-6A] Fix, electromagnetic [No definition given in APP-6A] Fix, electro-optical [No definition given in APP-6A] Flood The overflowing of a body of water onto dry land. Following and assuming Operating as a committed force that is following a force conducting an offensive operation and is prepared to continue the mission of the force it is following when that force is fixed, attrited, or otherwise unable to continue. Following and supporting Operating as a committed force that follows and supports the mission accomplishment of a force conducting an offensive operation. Forced landing An aircraft that by hostile act, or lack of vital resources is compelled to land. Friendly fire Accidental damage by Allied troops to one's own installations, aircraft or personnel. Generating chemical smoke Producing chemical smoke to act as a form of cover to protect ongoing operations. Genocide The deliberated and systematic destruction of a racial, political or cultural group. Governmental collapse The sudden loss of force, effectiveness or authority of the governing organisation. Guarding Operating as a security element to protect the main body by fighting to gain time while also observing and reporting information. Gunnery, air-to-air The act of firing an air-to-air weapon, usually at an aircraft. Harassing Conducting an operation or executing a fire plan designed to curtail movement and, by threat of losses, to lower the morale of enemy troops. Hiding Concealing an object. Hijacking, boat Seizure of a boat or ship in order to go somewhere other than the scheduled destination. Hijacking, land vehicle Seizure of a land vehicle in order to go somewhere other than the scheduled destination. Hijacking, not otherwise specified Seizure of a vehicle in order to go somewhere other than the scheduled destination. Hijacking, plane Seizure of an aircraft in order to go somewhere other than the scheduled destination. Hold, defensive Maintaining or retaining possession by force a position or area in defensive operations. Hold, offensive Exerting sufficient pressure by means of combat power in an attack to prevent the movement or redeployment of enemy forces. Hostage taking Action to seize or hold a person as security for the fulfilment of a condition. Human rights violation The commitment of an act against human rights. Hunting The activity of hunting wild animals or game, especially for food or sport. Identifying Determining the identification of a particular class of object, recognising the friendly or enemy character of an object, or detecting the presence of an object. Illumination Providing battlespace lighting by employing searchlight or pyrotechnic illuminants using diffusion or reflection. Indirect fire Fire delivered on a target that is not itself used as a point of aim for the weapons or the director. Indiscriminate shooting Firing without a specific objective and without making distinction. Industrial espionage incident The practice of spying or the use of spies to obtain information about the plans and activities of competitors. Infiltration Moving a force, broken down as individuals or small groups, over, through or around enemy positions with the aim of avoiding detection. Interception Conducting electronic warfare support operations with a view to searching, locating and recording radiated electromagnetic energy. Interdiction Diverting, disrupting, delaying, or destroying the enemy's surface military potential before it can be used effectively against friendly forces. Intimidation Act to frighten or overawe. Invasion The act of taking possession of another land. Isolation Sealing off (both physically and psychologically) an enemy from its sources of support, denying an enemy freedom of movement, and preventing an enemy unit from having contact with other enemy forces. Issuing media article Sending forth or putting into circulation a non-fictional essay, especially one included with others in a newspaper, magazine, or journal. Issuing media documentary Sending forth or putting into circulation any document published on a media that provides a factual record or report. Issuing press release Sending forth or putting into circulation an official statement issued to media for information. Jamming Deliberately radiating, re-radiating or reflecting electromagnetic energy with the object of impairing the use of electronic devices, equipment or systems being used by the enemy. Kidnapping Seizing and holding a person unlawfully, usually for ransom or political gain. Labour strike The organised refusal by employees to work until some grievance is remedied. Leaguer Adopting a defended formation as a temporary defensive measure in areas of low or moderate risk of combat. Letter bomb explosion The explosion of a seemingly harmless letter or parcel. Letter bomb incident The detection of a seemingly harmless letter or parcel. Local election An ACTION-EVENT in which local officials are selected by vote. Locating Establishing the position of an object. Looting Act to take private property from an enemy in war or stolen by thieves. Maintaining Providing services to keep equipment in condition to carry out its function. Marking Making visible (by the use of light/IR/laser/arty) an object in order to allow its identification by another object (usually as a precursor to the use of direct fire weapons). Martial law implementation Giving practical effect to military law, usually by restricting the rights of citizens for security reasons. Massing of forces The concentration of large quantities of military equipment and personnel. Massive deportation/banishment The driving out or removing from a home or place of usual resort or continuance of a large number of people. Medical evacuation The process of moving any person who is wounded, injured or ill to/between medical treatment FACILITYs. Military mobilisation The act of assembling and making ready for active military service. Mine-laying [No definition given in APP-6A] Missing individual The absence of a PERSON from an expected or anticipated location. Mission staging The assembly of aircraft for the completion of a mission or other activity. Mortar fire [No definition given in APP-6A] Moving Changing position. Murder The unlawful killing of one human being by another, especially with premeditated malice. Mutual assistance pact agreement An arrangement or contract between a number of organisations to provide mutual support. National election An ACTION-EVENT in which national officials are selected by vote. National holiday A day designated by a national authority as a day when work is not compulsory. National state of emergency A political term, to describe a condition approximating to that of war, wherein the normal constitution is suspended. Natural disaster The damage caused by force of nature, such as a hurricane, cyclone, tornado or tidal wave. Naval gun fire The act of firing a naval surface-to-surface weapon. Naval platform flight operations Aircraft launch or recovery by a naval platform. Network seizure Taking electronic control of a communications network. Neutralise, chemical Making safe or non-toxic an object contaminated with a chemical agent. Neutralise, combat Rendering ineffective or unusable in military operations. Neutralise, explosive Rendering bombs, mines, missiles, and booby traps into a safe state. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Observing Providing continuous view and the potential for reports on the activity of an object. Occupying Moving onto an objective, key terrain, or other manmade or natural terrain area without opposition and controlling that entire area. Oceans, seas or water pollution Contamination of a body of water caused by a poison or toxin. Offensive/counteroffensive Conducting an operation by an attack force. Organised crime Violation of the laws of a civil society performed by a group of persons established for that reason. Outbreak of racial/tribal/ethnic warfare The use of force or violence by or against racial or tribal groups. Patrolling Gathering information or carrying out a destructive, harassing, mopping-up, or security mission. Peace conference A meeting of a group of persons to discuss a peace process. Peace treaty agreement An arrangement or contract among involved nations or factions to end a conflict. Penetrating Breaking through the enemy's defence or disrupting the enemy's defensive systems. Pestilence A fatal epidemic disease, especially bubonic plague. Petroleum product spills The accidental or delivered release of any petroleum product into the environment. Picketing An act by a person or persons outside a place of work, intending to persuade esp. workers not to enter during a strike. Poisoning Injuring or killing with toxic agents. Political demonstration A public display of group feelings towards a political idea, person or cause. Political execution A putting to death of a person or group of persons for political reasons. POW return The arrival of a POW or a group of POWs to their own forces or country. Prisoner exchange The act of giving or taking POWs in return for others. Procuring Buying whatever is needed to fulfil a certain action. Protection, electronic The preservation of the fighting potential against electronic attacks of a force so that the commander can apply maximum force at the decisive time and place. Providing accommodation Providing room for receiving people, esp. a place to live or lodgings. Providing agricultural support Providing advice or supplies for cultivating the soil and rearing animals. Providing bedding Providing (1) sleeping accommodation or (2) mattress and bedclothes. Providing camps Providing temporary accommodation of various kinds, usually consisting of huts or tents, for detainees, homeless persons, and other emergency use. Providing construction services Providing labour and materiel for construction of facilities. Providing decontamination services Providing purification of different items from contamination. Providing education services Providing labour and materiel for the educational process. Providing healthcare services Providing labour and materiel for maintaining the general health and welfare. Providing host nation support Providing civil and/or military assistance rendered by a nation to foreign forces within its territory during peacetime, crises or emergencies, or war based on agreements mutually concluded between nations. Providing infrastructure Providing basic facilities such as roads, bridges, and sewers. Providing laundry services Providing labour and materiel for laundering of clothes or linens. Providing repair services Providing labour and materiel to restore objects to sound condition. Providing security services Providing labour and materiel to assure safety of personnel and facilities. Providing shelter Providing housing. Providing storage services Providing services for storage. Providing transhipment services Providing movement of cargo from one ship or train or container to another for further shipment. Proxy-bombing A deliberate and intentional bombing incident that happens unexpectedly where the perpetrator acts through a representative. Psychological operation Planned operations to convey selected information and indicators to foreign audiences to influence their emotions, motives, objective reasoning, and ultimately the behaviour of foreign governments, organisations, groups, and individuals. The purpose of psychological operations is to induce or reinforce foreign attitudes and behaviour favourable to the originator's objectives. Publishing media article Making generally known a non-fictional essay, especially one included with others in a newspaper, magazine, journal, etc. Publishing media documentary Making generally known any document published on a media that provides a factual record or report. Publishing press release Making generally known an official statement issued to media for information. Pursuing Continuing an offensive operation in order to catch or cut off a hostile force attempting to escape, with the aim of destroying it. Typically, contact is maintained and risk taken to harass relentlessly, thereby turning the pursuit into a rout. Rape The act of forcing another person to submit to sexual intercourse. Reconnaissance Conducting a mission to obtain by visual operations or other detection methods information about the activities and resources of an enemy or potential enemy, or to secure data concerning the meteorological, hydrographic or geographic characteristics of a particular area. Reconnaissance in force Conducting an offensive operation designed to discover and/or test the enemy's strength, or to obtain other information. Reconstituting Attaining prescribed strength of units and prescribed levels of vehicles, equipment, stores and supplies. The process will only take place after a unit/formation combat effectiveness has been reduced. Recovering Retrieving any lost, incapacitated or captured object. Recuperating Resting a unit after it has been in action. Some reconstitution may take place as well. Redeployment Transferring a unit, an individual, or supplies deployed in one area to another area, or to another location within the area, for the purpose of further employment. Refugee movement The movement of people who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster. Reinforcing Making a force available for the purpose of supplementing an in-place force. Relief in place An operation in which, by direction of higher authority, all or part of a unit is replaced in an area by the incoming unit. The responsibilities of the replaced elements for the mission and the assigned zone of operations are transferred to the incoming unit. The incoming unit continues the operation as ordered. Religious demonstration A public display of group feelings towards a religious idea, person or cause. Religious violence Individual or organised act directed against groups or individuals because of their religious beliefs. Religious warfare An act of open armed conflict due to a difference of religious belief between two separate groups. Rendezvous Achieving a pre-arranged meeting at a given time and place. Reorganising Changing a task organisation for a particular operation. (Normally takes place before an operation). This includes the transfer of authority. Repairing Restoring an item to serviceable condition through correction of a specific failure or unserviceable condition. Resting Observing a specified period of inactivity by an organisation that is out of contact with the enemy. Resupplying Replenishing stocks in order to maintain the required levels of supply. Retain Occupying and holding a terrain feature to ensure it is free of enemy occupation or use. Retire Moving a force out of contact with the enemy with the expectation of no further significant contact. Revolution The overthrow or renunciation of one government or ruler and the substitution of another by the governed. Riot A disturbance of the peace by a crowd; an occurrence of public disorder. Robbery Unlawfully taking property, valuables or money from a person or place. Rocket fire [No definition given in APP-6A] Sabotage An act or acts with intent to injure, interfere with, or obstruct the national defence of a country by wilfully injuring or destroying, or attempting to injure or destroy, any national defence or war material, premises or utilities, to include human and natural resources. Screening Operating as a security element whose primary task is to observe, identify and report information, and which only fights in self-protection. Secession of portion of country The formal withdrawal of a portion of a country. Securing Gaining possession of a position or terrain feature, with or without force, and making such disposition to prevent, as far as possible, its destruction or loss by enemy action. Security compromise A release of information to someone unauthorised. Security violation An infringement of a security protocol. Seizing Clearing a designated area and obtaining control of it. Serving as a breakout force Operating as a force that is tasked with the continuation of the operation during an obstacle crossing. Serving as a bridgehead force Operating as a force that seizes or controls ground in order to permit the continuous embarkation, landing or crossing of troops or materiel and to provide manoeuvre space during a water obstacle crossing. Serving as a flank guard Operating as a security element whose primary task is to protect the main force by fighting on the designated flank to gain time, whilst also observing and reporting information. Serving as a main body Operating as the main force for a specific operation. Serving as a rear guard Operating as a security element whose primary task is to move (or remain) at the rear of the main body and protect the main force by fighting to gain time, whilst also observing and reporting information. Serving as a reserve Operating as a force that may be committed into combat only on the order of the commander of the organisation who so designated the reserve force. Serving as an advance guard Operating as a security element whose primary task is to move ahead of the main body and protect the main force by fighting to gain time, whilst also observing and reporting information. Serving as an in-place force Operating as a force that provides fire and other support to the bridgehead force during an obstacle crossing. Setting up Establishing a FACILITY, ORGANISATION or FEATURE. Shooting The act of firing of a weapon, usually at a person. Sniper attack An attack by one who shoots at others from a concealed place. Space accident The unforeseen loss, destruction or damage of a spacecraft. Spying Obtaining intelligence information furtively as an agent of a foreign power or competition. State of war A state characterised by hostile military activity between the parts. Strafing, aerial Attack by enemy aircraft against ground targets using forward firing ordnance (bullets, shells, or rockets). Strike The organised refusal by employees to work until some grievance is remedied. Suicide The action of killing oneself intentionally. Supporting Aiding, protecting, complementing or sustaining an object. Suppressing Providing fires that neutralises or temporarily degrades the capabilities of enemy forces within a specific area. This makes no assumptions as to enemy casualties; it may be a transitory effect. Surrender Yielding to the control or power of the enemy. Surveillance, electronic The systematic observation of aerospace, surface or subsurface areas, places, persons, or things, by electronic means. Suspension of hostilities The cessation of war activities. Terrorism Using or threatening force or violence against individuals or property in an attempt to coerce or intimidate governments or societies to achieve political, religious or ideological objectives. Threaten Menacing an armed force by manoeuvre or action. Torture An action or practice of inflicting severe pain as a punishment or a forcible means of persuasion. Transporting Moving assets to a specified objective by sea, land or air. Traversing Travelling over a designated route. Treaty violation An infringement or breaking of the provisions of a formal agreement. Troublemaking, agitating Stirring up of public interest on a matter of controversy, such as a political or social issue. Troublemaking, bullying Intimidating by the use of superior size or strength. Troublemaking, harassing Persecuting systematically by besetting with annoyances, threats or demands. Troublemaking, hooliganism Causing difficulties by the actions of hoodlums, especially young ruffians. Troublemaking, inciting Provoking to action, stirring up or urging on. Troublemaking, intimidating Discouraging or inhibiting by or as if by threats. Turning Compelling an enemy force to move from one avenue of approach or movement corridor to another. UXO discovery The detection of the presence of unexploded explosive ordnance. Vandalism/Rape/Loot/Ransack/Plunder/Sack [No definition given in APP-6A] Verifying Testifying to, asserting, affirming or confirming, as true or certain. Vessel sinking The unforeseen loss, damage or destruction of a vessel by submersion. Volcanic eruption The release of lava or steam by a volcano. War crime Violation of the laws and customs of war, i.e. the principles and norms of international law that enshrine the rights and duties of warring parties and neutral states. War/crisis alert The state of readiness caused by the possibility of a war. War/military conference A meeting of a group of persons to discuss war/military process. Weapon firing The firing of weapons. Withdrawal Disengaging a force in contact from an enemy force. Withdrawal under pressure Disengaging from the enemy when the enemy has sufficient contact with friendly forces to interfere with the withdrawal. Witnessing Observing an activity that may result in the need to provide evidence. ACTION-EVENT-DETAIL Supplemental information about the ACTION-EVENT. ACTION-EVENT-STATUS The perceived appraisal of the actual progress of a specific ACTION-EVENT as determined by the reporting organisation. ACTION-FUNCTIONAL-ASSOCIATION A relationship of an ACTION as a subject with another ACTION as an object in order to specify functional dependence. Has as a provisional sub-ACTION The subject ACTION may be re-directed to an alternative object ACTION. Note: The need for object ACTION is foreseen in planning, but its execution depends on external circumstances. Has as a sub-ACTION The value that links two activities such that the subject ACTION has as a sub-ACTION the object ACTION. In order that The subject ACTION is to be carried out so that the conditions are established for the completion of the object ACTION (e.g., carrying out ACTION A so that ACTION B can then be carried out) (Note: This has no bearing on the temporal relationships between ACTIONs). In response to The value that links two ACTIONs such that the subject ACTION is carried out in response to the object ACTION. Is a modification of The value denoting that the subject ACTION amends (or suggests an amendment to) an existing object ACTION (be it a plan, order, or request). Is a prerequisite for The subject ACTION must be completed as planned before the object ACTION may commence. Is a template for The subject ACTION constitutes an example that the object ACTION should conform to. Is an alternative to The subject ACTION may replace the object ACTION. Is the cause of The value denoting that the subject ACTION is the cause for the object ACTION. (Note: This is intended to be used only when the ACTION is an ACTION-EVENT). Uses as a reference The value that establishes a link between existing ACTIONs and new ACTIONs, be they requests, plans, or orders. (Note: The subject ACTION uses the specified object ACTION as a reference). ACTION-LOCATION An association of an ACTION with a LOCATION that enables the geographic position of the ACTION to be specified. ACTION-OBJECTIVE The focus, in terms of an OBJECT-ITEM, OBJECT-TYPE, or ACTION-TASK, in conducting a specific ACTION. ACTION-OBJECTIVE-ITEM A battlespace object (FACILITY, FEATURE, MATERIEL, ORGANISATION or PERSON) which is the focus of a specific ACTION. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. ACTION-OBJECTIVE-ITEM-MARKING The technique of indicating the position of an ACTION-OBJECTIVE-ITEM at a given time for the benefit of a using ORGANISATION. ACTION-OBJECTIVE-TASK The objective of the specific ACTION is the operation identified as the specific ACTION-TASK. ACTION-OBJECTIVE-TYPE A class of battlespace object (FACILITY-TYPE, FEATURE-TYPE, MATERIEL-TYPE, ORGANISATION-TYPE or PERSON-TYPE) which is the focus of a specific ACTION. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. ACTION-OBJECTIVE-TYPE-IMAGERY-PRODUCT The intended characteristics of a specific ACTION-OBJECTIVE-TYPE-IMAGERY-PRODUCT that is an instance of MATERIEL-TYPE. ACTION-RECONNAISSANCE-EMPLOYMENT The parameters that guide the use of an ACTION-RESOURCE that is employed in a reconnaissance role. ACTION-REFERENCE-ASSOCIATION A relationship between a specific ACTION and a specific REFERENCE. Is amplified by The specific ACTION has additional detail provided in the artefact cited in the specific REFERENCE. Is cancelled by The specific ACTION is terminated in response to the artefact cited in the specific REFERENCE. Is changed by The specific ACTION is amended as the result of the provisions in the artefact cited in the specific REFERENCE. Is defined by The specific ACTION is prescribed in the artefact cited in the specific REFERENCE. Is described by The specific ACTION is depicted in the artefact cited in the specific REFERENCE. Is directed by The specific ACTION is to be executed as ordered in the artefact cited in the specific REFERENCE. Is provided background information by The specific ACTION is provided supplementary information in the artefact cited in the specific REFERENCE. Is referenced by The specific ACTION is alluded to in the artefact cited in the specific REFERENCE. Is reported by The specific ACTION is given a formal account in the artefact cited in the specific REFERENCE. ACTION-REQUIRED-CAPABILITY The specific military quality, specified as a CAPABILITY, required to meet an agreed operational need, specified as an ACTION. ACTION-RESOURCE An OBJECT-ITEM or an OBJECT-TYPE that is required, requested, allocated or otherwise used or planned to be used in conducting a specific ACTION. ACTION-RESOURCE-EMPLOYMENT The procedure for using a specific ACTION-RESOURCE with or without dependence upon a specific ACTION-OBJECTIVE. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. ACTION-RESOURCE-ITEM An OBJECT-ITEM (FACILITY, FEATURE, MATERIEL, ORGANISATION, or PERSON) to be used, excluded from use, being used, or having been used, in conducting a specific ACTION. ACTION-RESOURCE-TYPE An OBJECT-TYPE (FACILITY-TYPE, FEATURE-TYPE, MATERIEL-TYPE, ORGANISATION-TYPE, or PERSON-TYPE) to be used, excluded from use, being used, or having been used, in conducting a specific ACTION. ACTION-TASK An ACTION that is being or has been planned and for which the planning details are known. Order An ACTION-TASK that is directed to be executed. Plan An ACTION-TASK that represents a course of action that is foreseen or anticipated. Template An ACTION-TASK that serves as a reference in planning. ACTION-TASK-RULE-OF-ENGAGEMENT The imposition of a specific RULE-OF-ENGAGEMENT on a specific ACTION-TASK. ACTION-TASK-STATUS The perceived appraisal of the planning and execution progress of a particular ACTION-TASK as determined by the reporting organisation. Order An ACTION-TASK-STATUS indicating that the ACTION-TASK has been directed to be executed. Plan An ACTION-TASK-STATUS indicating that the ACTION-TASK is to be considered as being in a planning phase. ACTION-TEMPORAL-ASSOCIATION The relationship of an ACTION as a subject to another ACTION as an object in order to specify time dependence. Ends after end of The subject ACTION ends after the object ACTION ends. Ends after start of The subject ACTION ends after the object ACTION starts. Ends no earlier than after end of The subject ACTION ends no earlier than the end of the object ACTION augmented by a fixed duration. Ends no earlier than after start of The subject ACTION ends no earlier than the start of the object ACTION augmented by a fixed duration. Ends no later than after end of The subject ACTION ends no later than the end of object ACTION augmented by a fixed duration. Ends no later than after start of The subject ACTION ends no later than the start of object ACTION augmented by a fixed duration. Starts after end of The subject ACTION starts after the object ACTION ends. Starts after start of The subject ACTION starts after the object ACTION starts. Starts and ends during The subject ACTION starts after the start of object ACTION and ends before the end of object ACTION. Starts at and ends at the same time as The two ACTIONs are concurrent. Starts at the same time and ends after The subject ACTION begins concurrently with the object ACTION, but will extend beyond the object ACTION. Starts before and ends before end of The subject ACTION begins before the object ACTION and ends before the object ACTION ends. Starts during and ends after The subject ACTION is sequential but overlapping with the object ACTION. Starts during and ends at the same time as The start of the object ACTION precedes that of the subject ACTION, but they will end concurrently. Starts no earlier than after end of The subject ACTION starts no earlier than the end of the object ACTION augmented by a fixed duration. Starts no earlier than after start of The subject ACTION starts no earlier than the start of the object ACTION augmented by a fixed duration. Starts no later than after end of The subject ACTION starts no later than the end of object ACTION augmented by a fixed duration. Starts no later than after start of The subject ACTION starts no later than the start of object ACTION augmented by a fixed duration. ADDRESS Precise information on the basis of which a physical or electronic destination may be accessed. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. AFFILIATION A specification of a country, nationality, ethnic group, functional group, exercise group, or religion to which membership or allegiance may be ascribed. Not specified None of the values available in AFFILIATION-ETHNIC-GROUP, AFFILIATION-FUNCTIONAL-GROUP, AFFILIATION-GEOPOLITICAL or AFFILIATION-RELIGION is needed. AFFILIATION-ETHNIC-GROUP A specification of an ethnic group to which membership or allegiance may be ascribed. AFFILIATION-FUNCTIONAL-GROUP A specification of a functional group characterised by its primary purpose to which membership or allegiance may be ascribed. AFFILIATION-GEOPOLITICAL A specification of a country or political entity to which membership or allegiance may be ascribed. AFFILIATION-RELIGION A specification of a religion to which membership or allegiance may be ascribed. AIRCRAFT-TYPE An EQUIPMENT-TYPE that is designed to fly. Autogyro An aircraft powered by a conventional propeller and a freewheeling, horizontal rotor. Fixed wing, manned A manned machine or device capable of atmospheric flight and dependent on wings for lift. Lighter than air, manned A manned machine or device capable of atmospheric flight weighing less than the air it displaces. Lighter than air, unmanned An unmanned machine or device capable of atmospheric flight weighing less than the air it displaces Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Rotary wing, manned A machine or device capable of atmospheric flight and dependent on rotating blades for lift. Space vehicle, manned An manned aircraft capable of operating in the region beyond the earth’s atmosphere. Space vehicle, unmanned An unmanned aircraft capable of operating in the region beyond the earth’s atmosphere. Unmanned aerial vehicle An unmanned aircraft that conducts its mission without guidance from an external source or by being controlled from a distant location through a communication link. AIRFIELD A FACILITY that is an area prepared for the accommodation (including any buildings, installations, or equipment) of landing and take off of aircraft. AIRFIELD-STATUS A FACILITY-STATUS that is a record of conditions of a specific AIRFIELD. AIRFIELD-TYPE A FACILITY-TYPE that is a class of an area prepared for the accommodation (including any buildings, installations, or equipment) of landing and take off of aircraft. AIR-ROUTE-SEGMENT A portion of a route to be flown usually without an intermediate stop, as defined by two consecutive significant points. AIRSPACE-CONTROL-MEANS A CONTROL-FEATURE that reserves airspace for specific airspace users, restricts the action of airspace users, controls the actions of specific airspace users, and/or requires airspace users to accomplish specific actions. AMMUNITION-TYPE A CONSUMABLE-MATERIEL-TYPE that is a complete device charged with explosives, propellants, pyrotechnics, initiating composition, or nuclear, biological, or chemical material for use in military operations. Air-to-air missile An air-launched guided missile for use against air targets. Air-to-surface missile A self-propelled airborne munition which is guided automatically, or by remote control, fired from an aircraft at an object on the ground or sea. Anti-tank guided weapon A guided weapon designed to immobilise or destroy a tank. Bomb A case filled with explosive, inflammable material, poison gas, or smoke, etc., dropped from aircraft, or thrown or deposited by hand. Bomblet One of a number of small bombs usually contained in a cluster bomb and released in mid-air. Cruise missile A weapon in the form of a pilotless jet aircraft carrying a warhead and capable of flying at low altitudes. Depth charge Any charge designed for explosion under water, especially such a charge dropped or catapulted from delivery equipment and used against submarines. Explosive An explosive substance. Gun shell A munition that is propelled from a barrel and thereafter follows a ballistic trajectory. Hand grenade An explosive missile, smaller than a bombshell, thrown by hand. Maritime mine disposal charge An explosive charge that is used to destroy a mine. Mine, anti-helicopter A mine designed to cause damage to helicopters. Mine, anti-personnel A mine designed to cause casualties to personnel. Mine, anti-tank A mine designed to immobilise or destroy a tank. Mine, anti-tank with anti-handling device [No definition given in APP-6A] Mine, deep moored Any mine case in more than a certain depth of water is deep. Mine, maritime, moving A mine designed to be propelled to its proposed laying position by propulsion equipment like a torpedo. It sinks at the end of its run and then operates like a mine. Mine, moored A contact or influence-operated mine of positive buoyancy held below the surface by a mooring attached to a sinker or anchor on the bottom. Mine, not known It is not possible to determine the type of mine. Mine, not otherwise specified [No definition given in APP-6A] Mine, off-route A mine or mines designed to attack a target obliquely to the targets direction of travel (i.e. in the targets flank or side). Mine, seabed - explosive charge 500kg or greater A mine with negative buoyancy which remains on the seabed with explosive charge of 500kg or greater. Mine, seabed - explosive charge less than 500kg A mine with negative buoyancy which remains on the seabed with explosive charge less than 500kg. Mine, shallow moored Any mine case in less than a certain depth of water is shallow. Mine, wide area A mine designed to disable armoured vehicles and will allow large areas to be sown with smart mines that should be difficult to neutralise. Missile, anti-radiation A missile that homes passively on a radiation source. Missile, guided A missile directed to its target by remote control or by equipment within itself. Mortar bomb A round fired from a mortar weapon. Moving mine, sea The collective description of mines, such as drifting, oscillating, creeping, mobile, rising, homing and bouquet mines. Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Projectile, not otherwise specified An object capable of being propelled by a force normally from a gun, and continuing in motion by virtue of its kinetic energy. Proximity fuse A fuse wherein primary initiation occurs by remotely sensing the presence, distance or direction of a target or its associated environment by means of a signal generated by the fuse or emitted by the target, or by detecting a disturbance of a natural field surrounding the target. Pyrotechnic device A mixture of chemicals which when ignited is capable of reacting exothermically to produce light, heat, smoke, sound or gas, and may also be used to introduce a delay into an explosive train because of its known burning time. Rocket A munition that is self-propelled in flight whose trajectory or course whilst in flight cannot be controlled. Rocket/missile, anti-personnel A powered projectile designed for use against people. Rocket/missile, anti-tank A powered projectile designed for use against tanks. Rocket/missile, heavy A powered projectile designed for use by heavy launchers. Rocket/missile, light A powered projectile designed for use by light launchers. Rocket/missile, medium A powered projectile designed for use by medium launchers. Sea mine An explosive device laid in the water with the intention of damaging or sinking ships or of deterring shipping from entering an area. Seabed mine A mine with negative buoyancy, which remains on the seabed. (bottom mine) Small-arms ammunition Ammunition designed for hand held weapons. Submunition Any munition that, to perform its task, separates from a parent munition. Surface-to-air missile A self-propelled airborne munition which is guided automatically, or by remote control, fired from the ground or vessel at an aircraft or other airborne target. Surface-to-surface missile A self-propelled airborne munition which is guided automatically, or by remote control, fired from the ground or vessel at an object on the ground or sea. Torpedo A weapon for destroying ships by rupturing their hulls below the waterline. ANCHORAGE A FACILITY that is a place where vessels anchor. APPROACH-DIRECTION A CONTROL-FEATURE that specifies approach directional details for takeoff and landing. Centre The specific value that specifies the centre runway approach for parallel runways. Left The specific value that specifies the left side runway approach for parallel runways. Right The specific value that specifies the right side runway approach for parallel runways. STOL The specific value that specifies short take-off and landing approach direction. True The specific value, which specifies that the approach direction is comparable to the true heading not magnetic heading. APRON A FACILITY that is an area intended for parking, loading, unloading and/or servicing. ATMOSPHERE A METEOROLOGIC-FEATURE that specifies humidity, pressure, and temperature characteristics of Earth's atmosphere. BASIN A FACILITY that is an open area of water, usually artificial and enclosed by dock gates lined with wharves, warehouses and berths to enable vessels to load and unload. BERTH A FACILITY that is a space or length in the water at a harbour allocated to or reserved for a vessel to dock and moor for loading or unloading. BIOLOGICAL-MATERIEL-TYPE A CONSUMABLE-MATERIEL-TYPE that is either a microorganism that causes disease in man, plants, or animals or causes the deterioration of materiel; or a toxin, produced by an animal, plant, or microorganism, which may kill, seriously injure, or incapacitate personnel through its physiological effects. Bacterial A generic term for a BIOLOGICAL-MATERIEL-TYPE, member of a large group of unicellular micro-organisms (prokaryotes) that have cell walls but lack an organised nucleus and other structures, and include numerous disease causing forms. Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Toxic industrial material A generic term for a BIOLOGICAL-MATERIEL-TYPE compound in solid, liquid, aerosolised or gaseous form. It may be used, or stored for use, for industrial, commercial, medical, military or domestic purposes. Toxin A generic term for a BIOLOGICAL-MATERIEL-TYPE that is a micro-organism product that causes disease in man, plants or animals or causes the deterioration of materiel. Viral A generic term for a BIOLOGICAL-MATERIEL-TYPE of the nature of a virus; submicroscopic infective particle, typically consisting of nucleic acid coated in protein, which is able to multiply within the cells of a host organism. BRIDGE A FACILITY that is a structure (including overpass and viaduct), fixed or moveable, spanning and/or providing passage over an object. BRIDGE-TYPE A FACILITY-TYPE that is a class of structures (including overpasses and viaducts), fixed or moveable, spanning and/or providing passage over an object. CANDIDATE-TARGET-DETAIL An element of CANDIDATE-TARGET-LIST. CANDIDATE-TARGET-DETAIL-ASSOCIATION A relationship of a CANDIDATE-TARGET-DETAIL as a subject with another CANDIDATE-TARGET-DETAIL as an object. Has as a component The subject CANDIDATE-TARGET-DETAIL includes the object CANDIDATE-TARGET-DETAIL as a functional component. Is co-located with The subject CANDIDATE-TARGET-DETAIL is in the vicinity of the object CANDIDATE-TARGET-LIST, but is not functionally related to it. CANDIDATE-TARGET-DETAIL-AUTHORISATION The designation by competent authority of an instance of CANDIDATE-TARGET-DETAIL as an approved objective in planning battlespace activities. CANDIDATE-TARGET-DETAIL-ITEM An instance of CANDIDATE-TARGET-DETAIL that is an OBJECT-ITEM. CANDIDATE-TARGET-DETAIL-TYPE An instance of CANDIDATE-TARGET-DETAIL that is an OBJECT-TYPE. CANDIDATE-TARGET-LIST A list of selected battlespace objects or types that have potential value for destruction or exploitation, nominated by competent authority for consideration in planning battlespace activities. CANDIDATE-TARGET-LIST-ASSOCIATION A relationship of a CANDIDATE-TARGET-LIST as a subject with another CANDIDATE-TARGET-LIST as an object. Has as a component The subject CANDIDATE-TARGET-LIST incorporates the object CANDIDATE-TARGET-LIST in its entirety. Incorporates parts of The subject CANDIDATE-TARGET-LIST uses details from the object CANDIDATE-TARGET-LIST. Precedes The subject CANDIDATE-TARGET-LIST must be considered ahead of the object CANDIDATE-TARGET-LIST. Replaces The subject CANDIDATE-TARGET-LIST is substituted for the object CANDIDATE-TARGET-LIST in its entirety. CANDIDATE-TARGET-LIST-AUTHORISATION The designation by competent authority of a CANDIDATE-TARGET-LIST as an approved source of objectives in planning battlespace activities. CAPABILITY The potential ability to do work, perform a function or mission, achieve an objective, or provide a service. Electro-magnetic capability The characteristics, required for planning, of those MATERIELs or MATERIEL-TYPEs that are deemed as having the ability to generate, receive or affect transmissions in the electromagnetic spectrum. Hoist The capability to raise or haul up. Humanitarian aid and assistance capability A CAPABILITY, required for planning, of those ORGANISATIONs or ORGANISATION-TYPEs that are deemed as having the ability to provide humanitarian aid or assistance. Maintenance capability The characteristics, required for planning, of those FACILITYs, ORGANISATIONs and PERSONs or FACILITY-TYPEs, ORGANISATION-TYPEs, and PERSON-TYPEs that are deemed as having the ability to repair and service MATERIEL or MATERIEL-TYPEs in operational conditions. Medical capability The characteristics, required for planning, of those FACILITYs, ORGANISATION and PERSONs or FACILITY-TYPEs, ORGANISATION-TYPEs and PERSON-TYPEs that are deemed as having the ability to treat people for illnesses and injuries. Military load classification The characteristics, required for planning, of those CONTROL-FEATUREs, FACILITYs and MATERIELs or CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPEs, FACILITY-TYPEs and EQUIPMENT-TYPEs, and ORGANISATION-TYPEs that represents the standard system in which a route, bridge, or raft is assigned class number(s) representing the load it can carry. Vehicles are also assigned number(s) indicating the minimum class of route, bridge, or raft they are authorized to use. Obstacle crossing capability The characteristics, required for planning, of those MATERIELs, ORGANISATIONs and PERSONs or EQUIPMENT-TYPEs, ORGANISATION-TYPEs and PERSON-TYPEs that are deemed as having the ability to cross obstacles. Transport capability The characteristics, required for planning, of those FACILITYs, MATERIELs, ORGANISATIONs and PERSONs or FACILITY-TYPEs, EQUIPMENT-TYPEs, ORGANISATION-TYPEs and PERSON-TYPEs that are deemed as having the ability to move personnel and/or materials. Water delivery capability The characteristics, required for planning, of those FACILITYs and MATERIELs or FACILITY-TYPEs and EQUIPMENT-TYPEs that are deemed as having the ability to deliver water. Water manoeuvre capability The characteristics, required for planning, of those MATERIELs and EQUIPMENT-TYPEs that are deemed as having the ability to move on or under water. CAPABILITY-REFERENCE-ASSOCIATION A relationship between a specific CAPABILITY and a specific REFERENCE. Is amplified by The specific CAPABILITY has additional detail provided in the artefact cited in the specific REFERENCE. Is defined in The specific CAPABILITY is prescribed in the artefact cited in the specific REFERENCE. Is described by The specific CAPABILITY is explained in the artefact cited in the specific REFERENCE. CARTESIAN-POINT An ABSOLUTE-POINT that has its position specified in a three-dimensional Earth-centred Cartesian system. CBRN-EQUIPMENT-TYPE An EQUIPMENT-TYPE that is designed for specialised roles in detecting, decontaminating or reconnoitring CBRN agents. Automated biological detector An unattended biological detection and alarm system. Automated chemical and biological agent detector An unattended chemical and biological detection and alarm system. Automated chemical detector An unattended chemical detection and alarm system. Automated radiation detector An unattended radiation detector. Biological integrated detector An integrated biological detection, alarm, and identification system. Biological stand-off detection system A detector capable of remotely detecting biological contamination. CBRN decontamination vehicle A vehicle that, as its primary function, is equipped to decontaminate persons or equipment contaminated by an NBC (CBRN) exposure. CBRN reconnaissance vehicle A vehicle that, as its primary function, is equipped to perform by visual observation or other detection methods, information a particular area potentially contaminated by an NBC (CBRN) event. Chemical agent monitor A handheld chemical agent detector. Mass spectrometer An apparatus used for recording and measuring the mass spectra of particles, especially as a method of analysis. Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Radiation spectrometer An apparatus used for recording and measuring a radiation energy spectra, especially as a method of analysis. CBRN-EVENT An ACTION-EVENT that involves chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear materiel individually or in combination. Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Unidentified release other than attack (ROTA) The release of an unknown chemical, biological, nuclear, radiological materiel(s) [agent(s)] into the environment intentionally or accidentally but not for the intended purpose of conducting an attack. CHEMICAL-BIOLOGICAL-EVENT A CBRN-EVENT involving chemical and/or biological materiel. Biological alarm An action by which a biological detector is triggered or a group is warned. Biological attack Employing the use of biological materiel(s) [agent(s)] to kill, injure, or incapacitate, for a significant period of time, man or animals, and deny or hinder the use of areas, facilities or materiel, or defence against such employment. Biological release other than attack (ROTA) The release of a biological agent or toxin into the environment intentionally or accidentally but not for the intended purpose of conducting an attack. Biological sampling The action of detecting a biological contaminant. Chemical alarm An action by which a chemical detector is triggered or a group is warned. Chemical attack Employing the use of chemical materiel(s) [agent(s)] to produce casualties in man or animals and damage to plants or materiel; or defence against such employment. Chemical release other than attack (ROTA) The release of chemicals or chemical agents into the environment intentionally or accidentally but not for the intended purpose of conducting an attack. Chemical sampling The action of detecting a chemical contaminant. Chemical/biological facility event An event that involves viable agent released to the atmosphere following a strike against a facility containing chemical warfare agent(s) and/or biological warfare agent(s). Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. CHEMICAL-MATERIEL-TYPE A CONSUMABLE-MATERIEL-TYPE that is a substance that is not produced by a living organism, and does not emit radiation but may kill, seriously injure, or incapacitate personnel through its physiological effects or cause the deterioration of materiel. Blister agent A CHEMICAL-MATERIEL-TYPE that injures the eyes and lungs, and burns or blisters the skin. Also called "vesicant agent". Blood agent A CHEMICAL-MATERIEL-TYPE, including the cyanide group, that affects bodily functions by preventing the normal transfer of oxygen from the blood to body tissues. Also called "cyanogen agent". Choking agent A CHEMICAL-MATERIEL-TYPE that affects the human breathing function. G-agent The types of organophosphorus nerve gases. Incapacitating agent A CHEMICAL-MATERIEL-TYPE that prevents a human from functioning in a normal way. Irritant A CHEMICAL-MATERIEL-TYPE that is designed to irritate the eyes, lungs and skin. Mustard agent A potentially lethal CHEMICAL-MATERIEL-TYPE, which is a colourless oily liquid whose vapour is a powerful irritant and vesicant, used in chemical weapons. Nerve agent A potentially lethal CHEMICAL-MATERIEL-TYPE that interferes with the transmission of nerve impulses. Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Penetrating agent A CHEMICAL-MATERIEL-TYPE that is designed to penetrate the individual and collective equipment, therefore enabling an associated lethal agent to act. Toxic industrial material A generic term for a CHEMICAL-MATERIEL-TYPE compound found in solid, liquid, aerosolised or gaseous form. It may be used, or stored for use, for industrial, commercial, medical, military or domestic purposes. V-agent A generic term for a CHEMICAL-MATERIEL-TYPE for a class of nerve agents. Vomiting agent A CHEMICAL-MATERIEL-TYPE that is designed to incapacitate by inducing vomiting in humans. CIVILIAN-POST-TYPE An ORGANISATION-TYPE with a set of duties that are intended to be fulfilled by one person in private sector and non-military government organisations. Aid administrator A CIVILIAN-POST-TYPE whose job is to manage or direct the affairs of an organisation that provides relief services. Alderman A CIVILIAN-POST-TYPE whose job entails the participation in the legislative body of town or city governments. Corporate executive A CIVILIAN-POST-TYPE whose job entails the leadership in an executive or administrative function in a private sector business. Department head A CIVILIAN-POST-TYPE whose job entails the leadership of a separate division or branch of an organisation. Government minister A CIVILIAN-POST-TYPE whose job entails the lower level executive duties of the government. Governor A CIVILIAN-POST-TYPE whose job is the executive leadership and administrative control over a group of people. Head of state A CIVILIAN-POST-TYPE whose job is the supreme executive magistracy of a country. Mayor A CIVILIAN-POST-TYPE whose job is the chief officer of the municipal corporation of a city or borough. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Police chief A CIVILIAN-POST-TYPE whose job is the chief officer of a civil force to which is entrusted the duty of maintaining public order, enforcing regulations and detecting crime. Publisher A CIVILIAN-POST-TYPE whose business is the issuing of books, newspapers, music, engravings, videos or the like, as the agent of the author or owner. Regional administrator A CIVILIAN-POST-TYPE whose job is to manage or direct the affairs of a regional organisation. Release authority A CIVILIAN-POST-TYPE whose job is to authorize the release of a product or information. CLOUD-COVER A METEOROLOGIC-FEATURE that specifies the characteristics of clouds above Earth's surface. Clouds A weather condition in which the sky or part of the sky is covered or partly covered by clouds. Radioactive cloud A cloud that contains the hot gases, smoke, dust and other particulate matter from the nuclear bomb itself or other sources that are carried aloft. Smoke A weather condition in which the sky or part of the sky is covered by smoke. CONE-VOLUME A GEOMETRIC-VOLUME whose boundary is swept by a line that has a fixed point and another that moves along the path defined by the border of a specific SURFACE. CONSUMABLE-MATERIEL-TYPE A MATERIEL-TYPE that is an expendable class of supply. Construction materials Any material that may be used in construction. Crops Cultivated agricultural plants, as grain, vegetables or fruit. Drug A narcotic, hallucinogen, or stimulant, esp. one causing addiction. Flare A pyrotechnic munition producing a bright light for illumination or identification. Food Materiel to be used as nourishment in solid or liquid form. Fuel A substance burned to create energy. Fuse A device that initiates an explosive train. General supplies All disposable materiel and items used in the equipment, support and maintenance of military forces or civilians. Improvised explosive device A device placed or fabricated in an improvised manner incorporating destructive, lethal, noxious, pyrotechnic or incendiary chemicals and designed to destroy, incapacitate, harass or distract. Map A piece of paper that is a graphic representation of a part or the whole of the earth. Medical supply Supplies for the treatment of injuries, illness and disease, including drugs. Money The official currency, coins and negotiable paper notes issued by a government. Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Personal equipment Equipment issued to or carried by an individual. POL Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricant - A broad term that includes all petroleum and associated products used by the armed forces. Spare parts A generic term covering materiel used as replacement parts. Water A clear, colourless, nearly odourless and tasteless liquid. CONTEXT A collection of information that provides in its entirety the circumstances, conditions, environment, or perspective for a situation. Assessment Information encompassed by the CONTEXT is the subject for an assessment. Correction Information encompassed by the CONTEXT is to be corrected. Correlation Information encompassed by the CONTEXT is the basis for a summary arrived at through a process of correlation. Negation Information encompassed by the CONTEXT is to be declared untrue. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Overlay Information encompassed by the CONTEXT is the basis for an overlay. Prediction Information encompassed by the CONTEXT is the basis for a forecast. CONTEXT-ASSESSMENT A record of appraisal by a specific ORGANISATION regarding the information that is referenced by a specific instance of CONTEXT. CONTEXT-ASSOCIATION A relationship of a CONTEXT as a subject with another CONTEXT as an object. Is next after The subject CONTEXT follows the object CONTEXT sequentially without negating it. The value is to be used to establish a time-ordered sequence of CONTEXTs. Is part of/Is sub-context of The subject CONTEXT is included in the object CONTEXT. Supersedes The subject CONTEXT negates the object CONTEXT by replacing it. Supplements The subject CONTEXT provides amplifying information with respect to the object CONTEXT. CONTEXT-ASSOCIATION-STATUS A record of the perceived state of a specific CONTEXT-ASSOCIATION as determined by the establishing organisation. CONTEXT-ELEMENT A reference to a specific REPORTING-DATA that is a constituent part of a specific CONTEXT. CONTEXT-ELEMENT-STATUS A record of the perceived state of a specific CONTEXT-ELEMENT as determined by the establishing organisation. Addition The specific CONTEXT-ELEMENT is added to the CONTEXT. Removal The specific CONTEXT-ELEMENT is removed from the CONTEXT. CONTEXT-OBJECT-ITEM-ASSOCIATION A relationship of a CONTEXT as a subject with an OBJECT-ITEM as an object. Includes The specific CONTEXT includes the OBJECT-ITEM as part of the information encompassed by the CONTEXT. Is relevant to The specific CONTEXT has significance with respect to a specific OBJECT-ITEM. CONTEXT-OBJECT-ITEM-ASSOCIATION-STATUS A record of the perceived state of a specific CONTEXT-OBJECT-ITEM-ASSOCIATION as determined by the establishing organisation. CONTEXT-REPORTING-DATA-ASSOCIATION A relationship of a CONTEXT as a subject and a REPORTING-DATA as an object. Implies A relationship between a REPORTING-DATA and a CONTEXT that is the logical consequence of the CONTEXT. Is a correction of A relationship between a REPORTING-DATA and a CONTEXT with the purpose of amending the CONTEXT. Is confirmed by A relationship between a REPORTING-DATA and a CONTEXT in which the data referenced by REPORTING-DATA affirms the data referenced by CONTEXT. Is defined to be A relationship between a REPORTING-DATA and a CONTEXT in which a CONTEXT is recorded as a REPORTING-DATA. Is negated by A relationship between a REPORTING-DATA and a CONTEXT, where the information referred to by the REPORTING-DATA is in any way contradictory to the information referred to by the CONTEXT. Is superseded by A relationship between a REPORTING-DATA and a CONTEXT, where the information referred to by the REPORTING-DATA replaces the information referred to by the CONTEXT. CONTROL-FEATURE A non-tangible FEATURE of military interest that is administratively specified, may be represented by a geometric figure, and is associated with the conduct of military operations. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. CONTROL-FEATURE-STATUS An OBJECT-ITEM-STATUS that is a record of condition of a specific CONTROL-FEATURE. CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE A non-tangible FEATURE-TYPE of military interest that may be represented as a geometric figure and is associated with the conduct of military operations. Aim point The point to which a weapon is targeted. Air axis of advance A general air corridor of advance, which extends towards the enemy. An air axis of advance symbol graphically portrays a commander’s air manoeuvre intention, such as avoidance air defence coverage or envelopment of an enemy force. It follows an axis suitable for the airmobile force to which the axis was assigned. An air axis of advance does not directly control or use terrain. Air control point A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that is generally designated at each point where the flight route or air corridor makes a definite change in direction and any other point deemed necessary for timing or control of the operation. NOTE: It is chosen as an easily identifiable point location on the terrain or an electronic navigational aid used to provide necessary control during air movement. Air defence action area An area and the airspace above it within which friendly aircraft or surface-to-air weapons are normally given precedence in operations except under specified conditions. Air defence area An area and the airspace above it within which procedures are established to minimize mutual interference between air force and land based/army air defence and other operations. Air defence identification zone Airspace within which ready identification, location, and control of airborne vehicles are required. Air defence operations area An area and airspace above it within which procedures are established to minimize mutual interference between maritime and amphibious air defence and other operations. Air traffic control airspace Airspace of defined dimensions within which air traffic control service is provided to instrument flight rules (IFR) and visual flight rules (VFR) flights in accordance with civil air traffic control regulations. Airborne early warning area Airspace established specifically for airborne platforms conducting early warning. Aircraft control position No definition provided in ADatP-3 Baseline 11. Airfield zone [No definition given in APP-6A] Airhead A designated area in a hostile or threatened territory which, when seized and held, ensures the continuous air landing of troops and material and provides manoeuvre space for operations. Normally it is the area seized in the assault phase of an airborne or air assault operation. Army--The airhead contains enough drop zones (DZs), landing zones (LZs), and extraction zones (EZs) to ensure mass, interior lines of communication and defence in depth. Airspace control area Airspace which is laterally defined by boundaries of the area of operations. Airspace control subarea/sector Sub-element of an airspace control area, established to facilitate the control of the overall area. Airspace coordination area A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that is a three-dimensional block of airspace in a target area, established by the appropriate ground commander, in which friendly aircraft are reasonably safe from friendly surface fire. The ACA may be formal or informal. Air-to-air refuelling area Airspace of defined dimensions set aside for air-to-air refuelling operations, excluding special operation forces air-to-air missions. Alert area Airspace which may contain a high volume of pilot training activities or an unusual type of aerial activity, neither of which is hazardous to aircraft. Altitude reservation area Block of altitude, normally medium to high, reserved for aircraft to transit or loiter within the Force Air Coordination Area (FACA) for mission accomplishment. Ambulance exchange point A location where a patient is transferred from one ambulance to another en-route to a medical treatment facility. This may be an established point in an ambulance shuttle system or it may be designated independently. Amphibious defence zone Area encompassing the amphibious objective area and adjoining airspace as required for the accompanying naval force. Amphibious objective area Geographic area delineated for the purpose of command and control within which is located the objective(s) to be secured by the amphibious task force. Amphibious operation area A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location, delineated in the initiating directive, for purposes of command and control within which is located the objective(s) to be secured by the amphibious task force. Approach direction A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that specifies approach directional details for takeoff and landing. Area of coverage The summation of geographical areas under surveillance or protected by supporting fire. Area of interest A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location which denotes that area of concern to the commander, including the area of influence, and extending into enemy territory to the objectives of current or planned operations. This area also includes areas occupied by enemy forces that could jeopardise the accomplishment of the mission. Area of operations That portion of an area necessary for military operations and for the administration of such operations. Army--A geographical area, usually defined by lateral, forward, and rear boundaries assigned to a commander, by a higher commander, in which he has responsibility and the authority to conduct military operations. Area of responsibility A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location which defines an area of land in which responsibility is specifically assigned to the commander of the area for the development and maintenance of installations, control of movement and the conduct of tactical operations involving troops under his control along with parallel authority to exercise these functions. Artillery area A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location assigned to artillery units for terrain management purposes on which the artillery manoeuvres. Assault position That position between the line of departure (LD) and the objective in an attack from which forces assault the objective. Ideally, it is the last covered and concealed position before reaching the objective. Assembly area, general An area in which a command is assembled preparatory to further action. Assembly area, supply In a supply installation, the gross area used for collecting and combining components into complete units, kits, or assemblies. Attack by fire position A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that is an area against which fire is employed to destroy the enemy from a distance, normally used when the mission does not dictate or support occupation of the objective. Attack position The last position occupied or passed through by the assault echelon before crossing the line of departure (LD). Axis of advance A general route of advance, assigned for control, which extends towards the enemy. An axis of advance symbol graphically portrays a commander’s intention, such as avoidance of built-up areas or envelopment of an enemy force. It follows terrain suitable for the size of the force to which the axis was assigned, and is often a road, a group of roads, or a designated series of locations. An axis of advance is not used to direct the control of terrain or the clearance of enemy forces from specific locations. Intermediate objectives are normally assigned for these purposes. Base defence zone A zone established around airbases to enhance the effectiveness of local ground based air defence systems. Battle position [No definition provided in APP-6A] Beachhead A designated area on a hostile shore which, when seized and held, ensures the continuous landing of troops and materiel, and provides manoeuvre space requisite for subsequent projected operations ashore. It is the physical objective of an amphibious operation. Bearing line [No definition given in APP-6A] Biologically contaminated area A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies the predicted or confirmed contour of an area in which biological agents may produce casualties in man or animals and damage to plants or materiel. Blocking position A defensive position so sited as to deny the enemy access to a given area or to prevent his advance in a given direction. Bomb area [No definition given in APP-6A] Boundary, airspace The lateral limits of an airspace control area, airspace control sub-area, high-density airspace control zone or airspace restricted area. Boundary, organisation 1. A line which delineates surface areas (or airspace) for the purpose of facilitating coordination and deconfliction of operations between adjacent units, formations or areas. 2. A control measure normally drawn along identifiable terrain features and used to delineate areas of tactical responsibility between adjacent units and between higher headquarters to the rear of the subordinate units. Control measures which define the left and right limits of a unit's zone of action or sector. Together with the rear and forward boundary and a coordinating altitude, lateral boundaries define the area of operations for a commander. Boundary, political/administrative A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with a line location by which political or administrative areas of responsibility are defined. Boundary point A point on a boundary. Break-up point A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies a point where aircraft split up during a mission. Bridgehead A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location held or to be gained on the enemy's side of a water obstacle. Army-In river-crossing operations, an area on the enemy's side of the water obstacle that is large enough to accommodate the majority of the crossing force and that has adequate terrain to permit defence of the crossing sites, and that provides a base for continuing the attack. Buffer zone Airspace designed specifically to provide a buffer between various airspace control measures. Bullseye An established reference point from which the position of an object can be references by bearing (Magnetic) and range (in nautical miles NM) from this point. Carrier control zone Area around a ship operating fixed/rotary wing aircraft. CBRN attack and hazard area A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies the predicted or confirmed contour of the NBC (CBRN) hazard area. CBRN reading/sample/detection The point at which a reading, sample or detection of an NBC (CBRN) contaminant is performed. Check point, general A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE used as a means of controlling movement, a registration target for fire adjustment, or reference for location. Chemically contaminated area A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies the predicted or confirmed contour of an area in which chemical agents may produce casualties in man or animals and damage to plants or materiel. Class-A airspace An airspace in which only instrument flight rule flights are permitted; all flights are subject to air traffic control service and are separated from each other. Class-B airspace An airspace in which instrument flight rule and visual flight rule flights are permitted; all flights are subject to air traffic control service and are separated from each other. Class-C airspace An airspace in which instrument flight rule and visual flight rule flights are permitted; all flights are subject to air traffic control service and instrument flight rule flights are separated from other instrument flight rule flights and from visual flight rule flights. Visual flight rule flights are separated from instrument flight rule flights and receive traffic information in respect to other visual flight rule flights. Class-D airspace An airspace in which instrument flight rule and visual flight rule flights are permitted; all flights are subject to air traffic control service and instrument flight rule flights are separated from other instrument flight rule flights and receive traffic information in respect to visual flight rule flights. Visual flight rule flights receive traffic information in respect to all other flights. Class-E airspace An airspace in which instrument flight rule flights and visual flight rule flights are permitted; all flights are subject to air traffic control service and are separated from other instrument flight rule flights. All flights receive traffic information as far as practical. Class-F airspace An airspace in which instrument flight rule and visual flight rule flights are permitted; all participating instrument flight rule flights receive an air traffic advisory service and all flights receive flight information service if requested. Class-G airspace An airspace in which instrument flight rule and visual flights are permitted; all flights receive flight information service if requested. Close air support holding area Airspace designed for holding orbit and used by rotary and fixed-winged aircraft in close proximity to friendly forces. Combat air patrol area An area established for aircraft to patrol over an objective area, over the force protected, over the critical area of a combat zone, or over an air defence area, for the purpose of interception and destroying hostile aircraft before they reach their target. Combat zone A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location that denotes the area required by combat forces for the conduct of operations. Communication checkpoint An air control point that requires serial leaders to report either to the aviation mission commander or the terminal control facility. Communication zone A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location which defines the rear part of theatre of operations (behind but contiguous to the combat zone) which contains the lines of communication, establishments for supply and evacuation, and other agencies required for the immediate support and maintenance of the field forces. Concentration area An area, usually in the theatre of operations, where troops are assembled before beginning active operations. Contact point, air A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies the position at which a mission leader makes radio contact with an air control agency. Note: A point used for control purposes in air-to-air refuelling and close air support missions. Contact point, land A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an easily identifiable point location, where two or more units are required to make contact. Control area A controlled airspace extending upwards from a specified limit above the earth. Control point A position along a route of march at which men are stationed to give information and instructions for the regulation of supply or traffic. Control zone A controlled airspace extending upwards from the surface of the earth to a specified upper limit. Coordinated air defence area A mutually defined block of airspace between land-based air commander and a naval commander when their forces are operating in close proximity to one another. Coordinating altitude A procedural airspace control method to separate fixed-and rotary-wing aircraft by determining an altitude below which fixed-wing aircraft will normally not fly and above which rotary-wing aircraft normally will not fly. The coordinating altitude is normally specified in the airspace control plan and may include a buffer zone for small altitude deviations. Coordinating point Designated point at which, in all types of combat, adjacent units/formations must make contact for purposes of control and coordination. Army--A control measure that indicates a specific location for the coordination of fires and manoeuvre between adjacent units. They usually are indicated whenever a boundary crosses the forward battle area (FEBA), and may be indicated when a boundary crosses phase lines (PLs) used to control security forces. Coordination fire line A line beyond which conventional surface fire support may fire at any time within the area of operations of the establishing headquarters without additional coordination. NOTE Also known as Coordinated fire line. Coordination level An advisory measure established to increase the aircrew awareness of conflicts between slow and fast moving air traffic at low level. Cross-border area A temporary segregated area established over international boundaries for specific operational requirements. Crossing area A number of adjacent crossing sites under the control of one commander. Crossing site The point of crossing an obstacle. Crossover zone The airspace beyond the maritime Missile Engagement Zone (MEZ) that may be entered by Combat Air Patrol (CAP) aircraft when in hot pursuit in order to complete an interception. Danger area An airspace of defined dimensions within which activities dangerous to the flight of aircraft may exist at specified times. Decision point An event, area, line, or point in the battlespace where tactical decisions are required resulting from the wargaming process or the operations order. Decision points do not dictate commander's decisions, they only indicate that a decision is required, and they indicate when/where the decision should be made to have the maximum effect on friendly or enemy courses of action. Deep battle synchronisation line The forward boundary of the ground component commander's (GCC) area of operation. The DBSL defines the geographic areas of responsibility of the GCC and air component commander. Defence zone The area extending from the forward edge of the battle area to its rear boundary. Defensive position A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that is used in planning to designate a belt of terrain, generally parallel to the front, which includes two or more organised, or partially organised, battle positions. Desired mean point of impact The point at which a projectile, bomb, or re-entry vehicle is expected to impact. Direction of attack A specific direction or assigned route a force must use to draw the enemy's attention away from the location of the commanders decisive operation. Forces conducting a feint make direct fire contact with the enemy. Downed aircrew pickup point A point to where aviators will attempt to evade and escape to be recovered by friendly forces. Drop point [No definition given in APP-6A] Drop zone A specific area upon which airborne troops, equipment, or supplies are airdropped by parachute. NOTE: This zone can include one or more drop sites. Electronic combat area Airspace established specifically for airborne platforms engaging in electronic combat. Encirclement A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location to indicate the loss of freedom of manoeuvre to one force resulting from an enemy force's control of all routes of egress and reinforcement. End aerial refuelling point A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies the point that marks the end of a straight-line segment along which a tanker aircraft offloads fuel to a receiving aircraft. End of mission point The mission will terminate at the specific point. End of route point Identifies the end point of a route. Engagement area An area where the commander intends to contain and destroy an enemy force with the massed fires of all available weapons. Engineer regulating point Checkpoint to ensure that vehicles do not exceed the capacity of the crossing means and to give drivers final instructions on site-specific procedures and information, such as speed and vehicle interval. Entry gate The point to which an aircraft will be directed to commence the transit inbound from an airfield or force at sea. Entry line The line bounding a controlled area (such as crossing area) that controls entry to that area. Entry point A point designated for use by vehicles or personnel in entering an area, line or volume. Exit gate The point to which an aircraft will be directed to commence the transit outbound from an airfield or force at sea. Exit point A point designated for use by vehicles or personnel in leaving an area, line or volume. Extraction zone A specified drop zone used for the delivery of equipment and/or supplies by means of an extraction technique from an aircraft flying very close to the ground. Falcon radials area Planned magnetic bearings along which aircraft depart and return to ships. Fighter engagement zone a. In maritime usage, the airspace beyond the crossover zone out to limits defined by the officer in tactical command, in which fighters have freedom of action to identify and engage air targets. b. In air defence, airspace of defined dimensions within which the responsibility for engagement of air threats normally rests with a fighter aircraft. Final approach fix The point in a non-precision approach where the final approach normally begins. Final coordination line A line close to the enemy position used to coordinate the lifting and/or shifting of supporting fires with the final deployment of manoeuvre elements. It should be recognisable on the ground. It is not a fire support coordination measure. Final protective fire A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that is an immediately available prearranged barrier of fire designed to impede enemy movement across defensive lines or areas. Fire position area The specific location within an Artillery area CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE from which a fire unit delivers fire. Fire support coordination line A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location that is established and adjusted by appropriate land or amphibious force commanders within their boundaries in consultation with superior, subordinate, supporting, and affected commanders. Fire support coordination lines (FSCLs) facilitate the expeditious attack of surface targets of opportunity beyond the coordinating measure. Fire umbrella The airspace over a naval force at sea within the fire of ships' anti-aircraft weapons can endanger aircraft, and within which special procedures are established for identification and operation of friendly aircraft. Flight information region An airspace of defined dimensions within which flight information service and alerting service are provided. Force air coordination area An area surrounding a force within which air coordination measures are required to prevent mutual interference between all friendly surface and air units and their weapon systems. Forming up place The last position occupied by the assault echelon before crossing the start line/line of departure. Forward area air defence zone A specifically defined air space in the combat zone for which air defence must be planned and provided. Forward arming and refuelling point A point designated by a deployed aviation commander that permits combat aircraft to rapidly refuel and rearm simultaneously. Forward combat zone A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location compromising the territory forward of the corps rear boundary. Forward edge of the battle area The foremost limits of a series of areas in which ground combat units are deployed, excluding the areas in which the covering or screening forces are operating, designated to coordinate fire support, the positioning of forces, or the manoeuvre of units. Forward line of troops A line that indicates the most forward positions of forces in any kind of military operation at a specific time. It normally identifies the forward location of covering and screening forces. Army--The FLOT may be at, beyond, or short of the FEBA. Forward operating location An advanced position, usually of a temporary nature, from which air or ground units operate. Free fire area A specific designated area into which any weapon system may fire without additional coordination with the establishing headquarters. Normally, it is established on identifiable terrain by division or higher headquarters. General area A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies an area defined by a higher commander within which the subordinate must accomplish his mission and protect his forces. It applies to both land and naval forces. Hand over gate A point at which the control of the aircraft, if radar hand over is used, changes from one controller to another. Hazard area A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies the predicted contour of an area in which unprotected personnel may be affected by the release of a hazardous material spreading from its point of release. Hide An area in which a force conceals itself before operations or before moving into battle position. High altitude missile engagement zone A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies the airspace of defined dimensions within which the responsibility for engagement of air threats normally rests with high-altitude surface-to-air missiles. High density airspace control zone Airspace designated in an airspace control plan or airspace control order in which there is a concentrated employment of numerous and varied weapons and airspace users. A high-density airspace control zone has defined dimensions that usually coincide with geographical features or navigational aids. Access to a high-density airspace control zone is normally controlled by the manoeuvre commander. The manoeuvre commander can also direct a more restrictive weapons status within the high-density airspace control zone. Holding line In retrograde river-crossing operations, the outer limit of the area established between the enemy and the water obstacle to preclude direct and observed indirect fires into crossing areas. Identification Friend Foe switch off line Line demarking where friendly aircraft enroute to targets stop emitting an Identification-Friend-Foe signal. Identification Friend Foe switch on line Line demarking where friendly aircraft returning to friendly territory start emitting an Identification-Friend-Foe signal. Identification safety point A point at which aircraft, on joining a maritime force, will attempt to establish two-way communications with the surface force and commence identification procedures. Identification safety range Minimum range to which an aircraft may close to a maritime force without having been positively identified as friendly. Impact point The point at which a projectile, bomb or re-entry vehicle strikes on earth. Incident point A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies a point where an incident has occurred. Infiltration line An infiltration lane is a control measure that fixes fire planning responsibilities and coordinates forward and lateral movement of infiltrating units. Initial approach fix The point in an instrument approach that the aircraft has departed and is manoeuvring to enter the intermediate or final approach. Initial point A well-defined point, easily distinguishable visually and/or electronically, used as a starting point for a weapons or reconnaissance run on a target. Intermediate objective An area or feature between the line of departure and an objective that must be seized and/or held. Joint engagement zone In air defence, that airspace of defined dimensions within which multiple air defence systems (surface-to-air missiles and aircraft) are simultaneously employed to engage air threats. Joint operations area Area of land, sea, and airspace defined by a combat commander or subordinate unified commander, in which joint force commander conducts military operations to accomplish a specific mission. Key terrain Any locality, or area, the seizure of which affords a marked advantage to either combatant. Kill box A volume of airspace where fighter aircraft operate in a weapons free mode and can use their weapons in beyond line of sight operations. Killing area A zone in which a commander plans to force the enemy to concentrate so as to destroy him. Land fighter engagement zone In AD, airspace of defined dimensions within which the responsibility for engagement of air threats normally rests with fighter aircraft. Land missile engagement zone In land-based air defence, an airspace of defined dimensions within which the responsibility for engagement normally rests with the surface based air defence systems. In this context, the Missile Engagement Zone (MEZ) is not an Airspace Control Means (ACM). Landing area The part of the objective area within which are conducted the landing operations of an amphibious force. Landing point The route point where the aircraft, ship or other vehicle will land. Landing zone Airspace set aside specifically for airlift landing operations. Left radial line A line drawn between points identified from the left side from the cloud top height, cloud bottom height and 2/3-stem height on the fallout vector plot. Light line A designated phase line forward of which vehicles are required to use blackout lights at night. Limit of advance A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an easily recognisable point location beyond which attacking elements will not advance. Limited access area A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location to indicate to what personnel or equipment the area is impassable. Note - this definition does not identify whether it is a procedural issue, limitation or a trafficability issue. Line of contact The designation of forward friendly positions as the LD when opposing forces are in contact. Line of departure, land A line designated to coordinate the departure of attack elements (commitment of attacking units or scouting elements at a specific time). Line of departure, sea A suitably marked offshore coordinating line to assist assault craft to land on designated beaches at scheduled times. Linkup point A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an easily recognisable point location on the ground where two forces conducting a linkup meet. When one force is stationary, linkup points normally are established where the moving force's routes of advance intersect the stationary force's security elements. Linkup points for two moving forces are established on boundaries where the two forces are expected to converge. Logical node A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that participates as a logical element in a communications network. Low altitude missile engagement zone A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies that airspace of defined dimensions within which the responsibility for engagement of air threats normally rests with low to medium altitude surface-to-air missiles. Main axis of advance A main route of advance, assigned for control, which extends towards the enemy. A main axis of advance symbol graphically portrays a commander’s intention for the main elements of his force, such as avoidance of built-up areas or envelopment of an enemy force. It follows terrain suitable for the size of the force to which the axis was assigned, and is often a road, a group of roads, or a designated series of locations. An axis of advance is not used to direct the control of terrain or the clearance of enemy forces from specific locations. Intermediate objectives are normally assigned for these purposes. Main battle area That portion of the battlespace in which the decisive battle is fought to defeat the enemy. For any particular command, the main battle area extends rearward from the forward edge of the battle area to the rear boundary of the command's subordinate units. Main beam axis A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies the line or area within the beam of an emitter for which the amplitude of the specified field component is the maximum or about which the beam may be considered symmetrical. Main threat axis A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that represents the line or area along which the enemy forces are assumed to constitute the largest threat. Maritime fighter engagement zone The airspace beyond the crossover zone out to limits defined by the officer in tactical command, in which fighters have freedom of action to identify and engage air targets. Maritime missile engagement zone A designated airspace in which, under weapons control status weapons free, ships are automatically cleared to fire at any target which penetrates the zone, unless known to be friendly, adhering to airspace control procedures or unless otherwise directed by the anti-air warfare commander. Marshalling gate A point to which aircraft fly for air traffic purposes prior to commencing an outbound transit after takeoff or prior to landing. Military operations area Airspace established outside class "A" airspace to separate or segregate certain non-hazardous military activities from instrument flight rule traffic and to identify for visual flight rule traffic where these activities are conducted. Mine danger area, sea An area established around the position of a suspected or known mine. Minimum safe distance 1 A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies the minimum safe distance for warned, protected personnel measured to the nearest 100 metres from the planned ground zero. Minimum safe distance 2 A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies the minimum safe distance for warned, exposed personnel measured to the nearest 100 metres from the planned ground zero. Minimum safe distance 3 A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies the minimum safe distance for unwarned, exposed personnel measured to the nearest 100 metres from the planned ground zero. Missile arc In maritime usage, an area of arc subtending 10 degrees, or as large as ordered by the officer in tactical command (OTC), centred on the bearing of the target with a range that extends to the maximum range of the surface-to-air missile (SAM). Missile detect point [No definition given in APP-6A] Missile engagement zone, general In air defence, that airspace of defined dimensions within which the responsibility for engagement of air threats normally rests with short-range air defence weapons. It may be established within a low or high altitude missile engagement. Named area of interest A point or area along a particular avenue of approach through which enemy activity is expected to occur. Activity or lack of activity within an NAI will help to confirm or deny a particular enemy course of action. Navigation point The aircraft, ship or other vehicle will change course, speed and/or altitude at this point. No fire area An area in which no fires or effects of fires are allowed. Two exceptions are (1) when establishing headquarters approves fires temporarily within the NFA on a mission basis, and (2) when the enemy force within the NFA engages a friendly force, the commander may engage the enemy to defend his force. No fire line A line short of which artillery or ships do not fire except on request or approval of the supported commander, but beyond which they may fire at any time without danger to friendly troops. No fly zone Airspace of specific dimensions set aside for a specific purpose in which no aircraft operations are permitted, except as authorized by the appropriate commander and controlling agency. No go area An area that is not trafficable. No go area, civil An area to which access is denied by civil authority or group of people (e.g. faction, gang, militia). Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Nuclear dose rate contour line The contour line at which a Nuclear radiation dose rate is predicted or confirmed. Nuclear target [No definition given in APP-6A] Objective area A defined area within which is located an objective to be captured or reached by the military forces. Obstacle belt Normally, a brigade-level obstacle control measure that specifies the intent and location of subordinate obstacles. It also supports the intent of the higher headquarters obstacle zone. Obstacle free area An area the commander designates as restricted from the emplacement of man-made obstacles, normally to facilitate future operations. Obstacle gap An area within a minefield or obstacle belt, free of live mines or obstacles, whose width and direction will allow a friendly force to pass through in tactical formation. Obstacle lane A route through an enemy or friendly obstacle that provides a passing force safe passage. The route may be reduced and proofed as part of a breach operation, or constructed as part of a friendly obstacle. A clear route through an obstacle. Obstacle line A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that is used in planning to identify a single line of natural or man made obstacles. Obstacle restricted area A command and control measure used to limit the type or number of obstacles within an area. Obstacle zone A division-level command and control measure, normally done graphically, to designate specific land areas where lower echelons are allowed to employ tactical obstacles. Operations zone That portion of an area of war necessary for military operations and for the administration of such operations. Orbit point A geographically or electronically defined location used in stationing aircraft in flight during tactical operations when a predetermined pattern is not established. Passage point A specifically designated place where units will pass through one another either in an advance or withdrawal. It is located where the commander desires subordinate units to physically execute a passage of lines. Penetration box [No definition given in APP-6A] Phase line A line used for control and coordination of military operations, usually a terrain feature extending across the zone of action. Army-- A line used for control and coordination of military operations. It is usually along a recognisable terrain feature extending across the sector or zone of action. Units normally report crossing PLs, but do not halt unless specifically directed. Pickup zone A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location used to pick up troops and/or equipment by helicopter. Point of departure In night or limited visibility attacks, a specific place on the line of departure (LD) where a unit will cross. Point of interest [No definition given in APP-6A] Pop-up point The location at which aircraft quickly gain altitude for target acquisition and engagement. Positive identification radar advisory zone An area within which navy ships separate friendly from hostile aircraft. Predicted impact point The point at which a projectile, bomb or re-entry vehicle is expected to strike on earth. Prohibited area An airspace of defined dimensions, above the land areas or territorial waters of a state within which the flight of aircraft is prohibited. Q-zone A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that represents one of the 18 main geographical sea areas of the world. Radar determined contour of radioactive cloud The contour line is a radioactive cloud. Radioactive area A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies the predicted or confirmed contour of an area in which radiological materials may produce casualties in man or animals and damage to plants or materiel. Rally point A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an easily identifiable point location on the ground at which units can reassemble/reorganise if they become disbursed or aircrews/passengers can assemble and reorganise following an incident requiring a forced landing. Rear boundary of the forward area A line delineating the rear of an area in proximity to combat. Rear combat zone A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location usually compromising the territory between the corps rear boundary and the army group rear boundary. Reconnaissance and interdiction planning line A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with a line location to divide responsibility for the nomination of ground targets. Short of the RIPL the ground commander has this responsibility for nominating targets that have a direct bearing on the land battle. Beyond this, the targeting authority lies with the Air Commander. Reconnaissance area Airspace established specifically for airborne platforms conducting reconnaissance. Reduced coordination airspace A portion of defined dimensions within which general air traffic (GAT) is permitted "off-route" without requiring GAT controllers to initiate coordination with operational air traffic (OAT) controllers. Reference point A point or set of coordinates generally used for control purposes or to indicate a reference position. Reform point A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies a point where aircraft join again during a mission. Refuelling point The aircraft, ship or other vehicle will refuel at this point. Release line Phase line used in river-crossing operations that delineates a change in the headquarters controlling movement. Release other than attack (ROTA) isolation and hazard area The predicted of confirmed contour of the toxic industrial material isolation and hazard area. Release point A well-defined point on a route at which the elements composing a column return under the authority of their respective commanders, each one of these elements continuing its movement toward its own appropriate destination. Rendezvous point A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies the point at which a pre-arranged meeting at a given time and location is to take place or from which to begin an action or phase of an operation, or to which to return after an operation. Report line A line at which troops, after having reached it, must report to their command echelon. Report point A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies a point at which troops, after having reached it, must report to their command. Restricted area An airspace of defined dimensions, above the land areas or territorial waters of a state, within which the flight of aircraft is restricted in accordance with certain specified conditions. Restricted fire area An area in which specific restrictions are imposed and into which fires that exceed those restrictions may not be delivered without prior coordination with the establishing headquarters. Restricted fire line A line established between converging friendly forces (one or both may be moving) that prohibits fires or effects from fires across the line without coordination with the affected force. It is established by the commander of the converging forces. Restricted operations area Airspace designated by the airspace control authority, in response to specific operational situations/requirements within which the operation of one or more airspace users is restricted. Restricted operations zone A volume of airspace of defined dimensions designated for a specific operational mission. Entry into that zone is authorised only by the originating headquarters. Right radial line A line drawn between points identified from the right side from the cloud top height, cloud bottom height and 2/3-stem height on the fallout vector plot. Rocket/missile area A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location assigned to rocket/missile units for terrain management purposes on which they manoeuvre. Safe area for evasion Designated area in hostile territory that offers the evader or escapee a reasonable chance of avoiding capture and of surviving until he can be evacuated. Safe lane A bi-directional lane connecting an airbase, landing site and/or base defence zone to adjacent routes/corridors. Safe lanes may also be used to connect adjacent activated routes/corridors. Safety sector A safety sector is an established sector in which aircraft are safe from attack by friendly fighter or weapons in order to allow aircraft to approach or return to the maritime force. Safety zone An area reserved for non-combat operations of friendly forces. Search and rescue point A reference point used during SAR operations. Search area/reconnaissance area Used to depict the area within which a unit or formation is responsible for reconnaissance. As shown, the points of the arrows indicate the width of that area but not its forward edge. Search centre A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with a point location that specifies the centre point of a search area. Ship control zone An area activated around a ship operating aircraft, which is not to be entered by friendly aircraft without permission, in order to prevent friendly interference. Short range air defence engagement zone The airspace of defined dimensions within which the responsibility for engagement of air-threats normally rests with short-range air defence (SHORAD) weapons. Silent surface to air missile engagement zone Maritime MEZ designated area, promulgated in the OPTASK AAW message, within which the: (a) Ships remain covert, receiving the air picture via data links. (b) Ship Weapon Control Status is automatically "Weapons Free". (c) No friendly aircraft are allowed in the Maritime MEZ SSMEZ, except for airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft, anti-surface warfare (ASuW) aircraft and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft that are required to operate within this area, provided that the following criteria are met: 1. SAM ships be alerted to the mission. 2. Aircraft are kept under positive control. 3. Aircraft are being continuously tracked and their position transmitted via data link. 4. Gridlock between data link reporting unit and SAM ship is excellent. (d) No safety sectors are established in a Maritime MEZ SSMEZ. Site of alleged kills A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that marks a point or area where alleged kills have occurred. Slow go area An area that is trafficable with difficulty. Smoke target A line along which, or an area in which, fires with smoke bombs or rockets degrades temporarily the capability of enemy forces to see through. Special electronic mission area Airspace established specifically for airborne platforms conducting special electronic missions. Special operations forces airspace Airspace specifically for special operations forces missions requested by special operations forces airspace planners. Special use airspace Airspace defined for a specific purpose; or to designate airspace in which no flight activity is organized. Spread point A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies a point where aircraft separate during a mission. Staging area A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that is a general locality established for the concentration of organisations and transient persons between movements over the lines of communications. Standard surface to air missile engagement zone A designated airspace in which, under weapons control status (WCS) Weapons Free, ships are automatically cleared to fire at any target which penetrates the zone, unless known to be friendly, adhering to airspace control (ASC) procedures or unless otherwise directed by the AAWC (anti air warfare commander). Start point A well-defined point on a route at which movement of vehicles begins to be under the control of the commander of this movement. It is at this point that the column is formed by the successive passing, at an appointed time, of each of the elements composing the column. In addition to the principal start point of a column there may be secondary start points for its different elements. Strong point A defensive position, usually strongly fortified and heavily armed with automatic weapons around which other positions are grouped for its protection. Army--A position requiring extensive engineering effort for obstacles and survivability positions and positioned to control or block an avenue of approach. Normally, command and control, aid stations, and critical supply stockpiles will be dug-in with overhead protection. Trenches and other protective construction will be done to protect soldiers and weapons from damage during assault by mounted and dismounted forces. Supply area A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies the contour of an area where supply units, depots, and dumps may be located. Support by fire position A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that is an area by which a manoeuvre element moves to a position in the battlespace where it can engage the enemy by direct fire. The manoeuvre element does not attempt to manoeuvre to capture enemy forces or terrain. Surface to air weapon control position No definition provided in ADatP-3 Baseline 11. Surface-to-surface missile system area Airspace defined specifically for army tactical missile system and tomahawk land attack missile launch and impact points. Takeoff point The aircraft will take off from the route point. Target location A designated location that is expected to contain a target or targets. Target reference point A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an easily recognisable point location on the ground (either natural or man-made) used to initiate, distribute, and control fires. TRPs can also designate the centre of an area where the commander plans to distribute or converge the fires of all his weapons rapidly. They are used by task force and below, and can further delineate sectors of fire within an engagement area. TRPs are designated using the standard target symbol and numbers issued by the fire support officer. Once designated, TRPs also constitute indirect fire targets. Targeted area of interest A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area or point location along a mobility corridor the successful interdiction of which will cause an enemy to either abandon a particular course of action or require him to use specialised engineer support to continue and where he can be acquired and engaged by friendly forces. Temporary segregated area An airspace of defined dimensions within which activities require the reservation of airspace for the exclusive use of specific users during a determined period of time. Terminal control area A control area normally established at the confluence of air traffic services routes in the vicinity of one or more major aerodromes. Terminal radar service area Airspace surrounding designated airports wherein air traffic control provides radar vectoring, sequencing, and separation on a full-time basis for all instrument flight rule and participating visual flight rule aircraft. Termination point The aircraft, ship or other vehicle will terminate its mission at this route point. Timing reference point A point used as a timing reference. Training area Battlespace created during a contingency for the purpose of conducting training. Transit corridor Transit corridors (TCs) are bi-directional and established to route aircraft through air defences, in the rear area where appropriate, with minimum risk. Traverse level That vertical displacement above low level air defence systems, expressed both as a height and altitude, at which aircraft can cross that area in order to improve the effectiveness of the air defence systems by providing an extra friendly discriminator. Turning point The aircraft, ship or other vehicle will change direction at this point. Unexploded ordnance area A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies the contour of an area where an unexploded explosive ordnance has been fired, dropped, launched, or placed. Unmanned aerial vehicle airspace Airspace created specifically for unmanned aerial vehicle operations. Waiting area An area designated for temporary halts during movement. Warning area Airspace extending from 3 nautical miles outward from the coast of the continental (us) that contains activity that may be hazardous to non-participating aircraft. Way point A designated point used to facilitate movement along a route. Weapon control area The area in which a specified weapon control status is imposed. Weapons free zone An air defence zone (ADZ) established around key assets or facilities which merit special protection by ground based air defence assets, other than airbases, where weapons may be fired at any target not positively identified as friendly. Zone I The distance in kilometres from Ground Zero (GZ) calculated on the basis of the weapon size and downwind speed. Boundary on Zone 1 is determined by drawing 2 lines tangent to the cloud radius circle and intersecting the points on the radial lines where the Zone 1 downwind distance arc intersects these lines. Zone II Zone 2 is a secondary hazard zone whose boundaries are determined by the Zone 1 downwind distance arc, the Zone 2 distance arc and the 2 radial lines. Zone of fire An area into which a designated ground unit or fire support ship delivers, or is prepared to deliver, fire support. CONVOY An ORGANISATION that is a group of vehicles or vessels organised for the purpose of control and orderly movement with or without escort protection. CORRIDOR-AREA A SURFACE that is defined by its width and a sequence of points. DRY-DOCK A FACILITY that provides an enclosure for maintenance, building or repairing ships, from which water can be pumped out. ELECTRONIC-ADDRESS An ADDRESS that is reached by using the specified NETWORK-SERVICE. ELECTRONIC-EQUIPMENT-TYPE An EQUIPMENT-TYPE that is designed to use electronic processing to realise its primary function. C3I Equipment specifically designed to be used for Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence (C3I) support. Communication A group of interrelated communications equipment utilising the electromagnetic spectrum for the transmission and/or receiving of speech and data information. Data-processing Equipment for storing, sharing and manipulation of data. Electronic warfare An equipment used for military action involving the use of electromagnetic energy to determine, exploit, reduce, or prevent hostile use of the electromagnetic spectrum and action to retain its effective use by friendly forces. Fire control A group of interrelated fire control equipments and/or instruments designed for use with a weapon or group of weapons. Navigation A group of interrelated navigation equipments and/or instruments designed to aid in movement from one point to another. Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Public address system A device capable of delivering voice messages. Radar Radio equipment based on emission of radio waves towards an object and analysis of the waves returned by that object or emitted in response to excitation by the received waves. Sensor A device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or otherwise responds to it. ELLIPSE A planar SURFACE in the form of an ellipse. ENGINEERING-CAPABILITY A CAPABILITY, required for planning, of those ORGANISATIONs and PERSONs or ORGANISATION-TYPEs and PERSON-TYPEs that are deemed as having the ability to perform construction or destruction activities. ENGINEERING-EQUIPMENT-TYPE An EQUIPMENT-TYPE that is designed to accomplish engineering functions. Bridge launching vehicle, armoured A bridge that is carried on an armoured vehicle and is deployed from the vehicle for immediate use (VBPP, AVLB). Bridge vehicle A vehicle used to deliver a bridge. Bridging Equipment designed for the crossing of gaps and other obstacles. Construction An equipment used to build a facility. Construction vehicle A vehicle generally used in the construction trade. Crane A machine for raising and lowering heavy weights; in its usual form it consists of a vertical post capable of rotation on its axis, a projecting arm or 'jib' over which passes the chain or rope from which the weight is suspended, and a barrel round which the chain or rope is wound. Ditcher A machine used to make ditches. Dozer A heavy caterpillar tractor fitted with a broad steel blade in front, used for removing obstacles, levelling uneven surfaces, etc. Earthmover A vehicle designed for the excavation or shifting of large quantities of earth. Grader A wheeled machine for levelling the ground. Mechanised bridge layer A tracked vehicle designed to carry and lay a removable bridge. Mine clearer A vehicle whose purpose is to remove or destroy mines. Mine layer A vehicle whose purpose is to lay mines. Mine layer, armoured vehicle mounted An armoured vehicle whose purpose is to lay mines. Mine layer, trailer mounted A trailer whose purpose is to lay mines. Mine-clearing An equipment whose purpose is to remove or destroy mines. Mine-detection An equipment whose purpose is to detect the presence of mines. Minefield marking An equipment used to delimit a minefield. Mine-laying An equipment whose purpose is to lay mines. Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Pile driver A machine for driving piles into the ground, usually consisting of a heavy block of iron, suspended in a frame between two vertical guide-posts, and alternately let fall upon the pile-head, and raised by steam, manual, or other power; some, working with steam, act on the principle of the steam-hammer. Power shovel A mechanically powered spade-like implement, consisting of a broad blade of metal or other material, attached to a handle and used for raising and removing quantities of earth, grain, coal or other loose material. Rock crusher A machine used to break down rocks. Tactical floating bridge A bridge that can be laid on floating structure to permit crossing. EQUIPMENT-TYPE A MATERIEL-TYPE that is not intended for consumption. EXECUTIVE-MILITARY-ORGANISATION-TYPE A MILITARY-ORGANISATION-TYPE whose function is to manage and direct the military establishment. Headquarters An EXECUTIVE-MILITARY-ORGANISATION-TYPE that performs the management functions of an international, national, strategic or service headquarters. Logistics An EXECUTIVE-MILITARY-ORGANISATION-TYPE that provides management of logistics services. Military service An EXECUTIVE-MILITARY-ORGANISATION-TYPE, other than police, that manages the training, equipping, manning, and operating of an armed uniformed force. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Personnel An EXECUTIVE-MILITARY-ORGANISATION-TYPE that provides management of personnel services. Supply An EXECUTIVE-MILITARY-ORGANISATION-TYPE that provides management of supply services. Transportation An EXECUTIVE-MILITARY-ORGANISATION-TYPE that provides management of transportation services. FACILITY An OBJECT-ITEM that is built, installed or established to serve some particular purpose and is identified by the service it provides rather than by its content. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. FACILITY-STATUS An OBJECT-ITEM-STATUS that is a record of condition of a specific FACILITY. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. FACILITY-TYPE An OBJECT-TYPE that is intended to be built, installed or established to serve some particular purpose and is identified by the service it is intended to provide rather than by its content. Airborne early warning ground facility No definition provided in ADatP-3 BL 12 FFIRN/FUD 1874/004. Alternate decontamination facility [No definition given in APP-6A] Ammunition cache A hiding place for ammunition. Ammunition supply point A facility at which ammunition, obtained from supporting supply points by a division or other unit, are broken down for distribution to other units. Ammunition transfer point A facility for physical transfer of ammunition from one means of transport to another or to the final receiving unit. Anchorage A FACILITY-TYPE that is a place where vessels anchor. Apartment building A residential unit consisting of a block of flats. Apron A FACILITY-TYPE that is an area intended for parking, loading, unloading and/or servicing. Bank An establishment where money is stored for saving or commercial purposes. Barracks A building or group of buildings used to house soldiers. Basin A FACILITY-TYPE that is an open area of water, usually artificial and enclosed by dock gates lined with wharves, warehouses and berths to enable vessels to load and unload. Bath A facility used for personal cleanliness. Berm An artificial ridge or embankment. Berth A FACILITY-TYPE that is a space or length in the water at a harbour allocated to or reserved for a vessel to dock and moor for loading or unloading. Bivouac A temporary encampment, under canvas, of troops in the field. Building A relatively permanent structure, roofed and usually walled and designed for some particular use. Built-up area A facility containing a concentration of buildings and other structures. Bulk fuel installation, field A facility containing fuel containers, pipe work and dispensing equipment connected together to form a temporary fuel installation within a tactical field location. Bunker A fortified chamber, mostly below ground, often built with reinforced concrete and provided with embrasures. Camp An accommodation based upon a number of tents or huts. Canal A man-made or improved natural waterway used for transportation. Casualty collection point A facility where casualties are assembled to be transported to a medical treatment facility for example a company aid post. Cemetery/graveyard/burial ground A facility that is an area of land for burying the dead. Channel pass lock A confined section of a canal or river where the level can be changed for raising and lowering boats between adjacent sections by the use of gates and sluices. Check point, police A facility where police check vehicular or pedestrian traffic in order to enforce circulation control measures and other laws, orders, and regulations. Chimney/smokestack A vertical structure containing a passage or flue for discharging smoke and gases of combustion. City A large town. In most cases a town created a city by charter. Civilian collection point A facility where civilians are assembled for classification, sorting or further movement to other facilities or installations. Civilian-military coordination centre A facility at which civilian-military coordination operations are performed. Classification facility No definition provided in ADatP-3 BL 12 FFIRN/FUD 1650/006. Cleared way/firebreak A man-made clearing in a cultural area or through a stand of trees, designed to provide access for a road, railroad, pipeline or power transmission line, or to impede the progress of forest fires. Combat outpost A reinforced observation post capable of conducting limited combat operations. Command post facility A facility from which a commander directs operations or controls forces. Communications building A building in which communications signals are processed or controlled. Communications tower A relatively tall structure used for transmitting and/or receiving electronic communications signals. Control tower A tower-like structure that houses the persons and equipment used to control the flow of air, rail, or marine traffic. Cropland An area that has been tilled for the planting of crops. Crossing, railway/river A facility where railway track crosses a highway or street, or where a river can be crossed. Crossing/level crossing A facility that is a point where two or more line features intersect or cross at the same level. Cut An excavation of the earth's surface to provide passage for a road, railway, canal, etc. Dam/weir A permanent barrier across a watercourse used to impound water or to control its flow. Decontamination facility A facility where personnel and/or materiel (incl. vehicles) can be cleaned after (potential) contamination of radioactive, biological, or chemical material. Demolition debris The debris left over from the demolition of an object. Depot, ammunition An area used for the storage of ammunition. Depot, biological An area used for the storage of biological agents. Depot, chemicals An area used for the storage of chemicals. Depot, engineer An area used for the storage of engineer equipment. Depot, medical An area used for the storage of medical supplies. Depot, missile ammunition An area used for the storage of missile ammunition. Depot, NBC An area used for the storage of chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear materiel. Depot, not otherwise specified An area used for the storage of products or supplies. A facility for the receipt, classification, storage, accounting, issue, maintenance, procurement, manufacture, assembly, research, salvage or disposal of material. Depot, nuclear storage An area used for the storage of nuclear weapons. Depot, POL An area used for the storage of petroleum, oil and/or lubricants. Detainee collection point A facility where detainees are assembled for classification, sorting or further movement to other facilities or installations. Detainee holding area A facility where detainees are provided custodial care pending further disposition. Ditch A channel constructed for the purpose of irrigation or drainage. Drainage/sewage A facility used for emptying of liquid and channelling sewage to get rid of waste, dirty water and drain water. Dressing station A movable facility for the initial treatment of casualties. Dry-dock A FACILITY-TYPE that provides an enclosure for maintenance, building or repairing ships, from which water can be pumped out. Electrical supply A facility containing the equipment used for the production and/or distribution of electricity. Electronic installation A facility whose essential function is based on the use of electronic equipment. Electronic installation, radar dome A cover usually intended for protecting radar from the effects of its physical environment without degrading significantly its electrical performance. Electronic installation, surface surveillance jammer A facility whose essential function is jamming to prevent or reduce the enemy's effective use of the electromagnetic spectrum for surface surveillance. Electronic installation, warfare A facility whose essential function is based on the use of electronic warfare equipment. Emplacement A prepared position for one or more weapons or pieces of equipment for protection against hostile fire or bombardment, and from which they can execute their tasks. Equipment, manufacture A facility generally used specifically to support the manufacture of equipment. Farm Land devoted to agricultural production, raising and breeding of animals or an area of water devoted to the raising and breeding of aquatic animals. Fence A man-made barrier of relatively light structure used as an enclosure or boundary. Ferry installation A facility (including the terminals and the water craft) to enable moving equipment and personnel across a body of water. Field storage area-ammunition A facility with a group of field storage sites containing a max of 5000 tonnes gross weight of ammunition and explosives. Field storage module-ammunition A facility that is a site containing approximately 10 tonnes gross weight of ammunition and explosives. Field storage site-ammunition A facility with a group of field storage modules containing a max of 200 tonnes gross weight of ammunition and explosives. Field storage stack-ammunition A facility where approximately 1 tonne gross weight of ammunition and explosives stored under tactical field conditions. Fire-fighters barracks A building housing fire-fighters and their equipment. Ford, concrete lined bed A shallow place in a river or other water marked with a concrete-lined bed that can be crossed without bridging, boats, or rafts. Ford, stone lined bed A shallow place in a river or other water marked with a stone-lined bed that can be crossed without bridging, boats, or rafts. Fort [No definition given in APP-6A] Fortification An emplacement or shelter of a temporary or permanent nature constructed for defence by forces for protection of forces. Forward arming and refuelling point A temporary facility that is organised, equipped, and deployed by an aviation commander and normally located in the main battle area closer to the area of operations than the aviation unit's combat service support (CSS) area. It provides fuel and ammunition necessary for the employment of aviation manoeuvre units in combat. It permits combat aircraft to rapidly refuel and rearm simultaneously. Forward observer position A facility from which military observations are made or fires directed and adjusted by the occupants and which possesses appropriate communications; it may be airborne. Foxhole No definition provided in ADatP-3 BL 12 FFIRN/FUD 1650/006. Freight terminal A facility processing 'goods' in transit or being transferred from one transportation means to another. Fuel handling point A facility for refuelling of POL products. Gas processing facility Installations for processing and purification of natural gas or separating natural gas from crude oil. Gate A barrier that controls passage to a road, railway, tunnel or bridge. Government building A building for the administration of local, regional, or national government. Governmental leadership A facility used to support governmental leadership functions. Hamlet A small village, especially one without a church. Hangar A covered space, shed or shelter for the accommodation of aircraft or spacecraft. Headquarters facility A facility from which administrative and/or command functions are performed. Helicopter landing pad An improved area used for takeoff, and landing, by helicopters and other vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. Heliport A place designated for the landing and takeoff of helicopters, including its buildings and facilities. High-technology complex No definition provided in ADatP-3 BL 12 FFIRN/FUD 1650/006. House A detached household used as a dwelling for one or more persons. Hut A small simple or crude house or shelter. Improved bed, type unknown No definition provided in ADatP-3 BL 12 FFIRN/FUD 1650/006. Industrial installation A facility containing factories and/or productive installations. Installation A grouping of facilities, located in the same vicinity, which support particular functions. Installations may be elements of a base. Intelligence centre, tactical No definition provided in ADatP-3 BL 12 FFIRN/FUD 1650/006. Interchange/complex junction A connection designed to provide traffic access from one road to another. Jetty A FACILITY-TYPE that is a platform that may be fixed or floating extending from a shore, normally attached to a wharf or the shore, and which allows access to a vessel lying alongside, used to secure, protect and provide landing and docking for vessels. Lighthouse A tower or other structure, with a powerful light or lights at the top, erected at some important or dangerous point on or near the seacoast for the guidance of mariners. Loading platform A facility constructed for loading goods/equipment. Loading platform, military A facility constructed for loading military goods/equipment. Logistics release point The facility along the supply route where the supported unit meets the supporting unit to transfer supplies. Maintenance collection point A facility established to collect equipment awaiting repair, controlled exchange, cannibalisation or evacuation. May be operated by the user or by intermediate maintenance units. Maintenance facility A facility containing the resources and infrastructure to enable it to be used for the repair and servicing of equipment. Maintenance facility, aircraft A facility containing the resources and infrastructure to enable it to be used for the repair and servicing of aircraft. Maintenance facility, armour/artillery A facility containing the resources and infrastructure to enable it to be used for the repair and servicing of armour/artillery equipment. Maintenance facility, motor vehicle A facility containing the resources and infrastructure to enable it to be used for the repair and servicing of motor vehicles. Mass grave A FACILITY-TYPE used for the burial of multiple bodies. Medical facility [No definition given in APP-6A] Medical facility, hospital A fixed medical treatment facility capable of providing inpatient care. Medical facility, hospital, not otherwise specified A facility established for the purpose of furnishing medical and/or dental care to eligible individuals. Medical facility, hospital field A movable medical treatment facility capable of providing inpatient care. Medical facility, unit medical station [No definition given in APP-6A] Medical support A facility that hosts medical personnel who carry out treatment of sick or wounded persons. Meteorological facility A facility that supports the study of or the science of, the motions and phenomena of the atmosphere, with a view to forecasting the weather. Military base/facility A facility that is used as a military base. Military base/facility, airport/airbase A facility that is used as a military base prepared for the accommodation, landing and takeoff of aircraft. Military base/facility, army No definition provided in ADatP-3 BL12. Military base/facility, seaport/naval base A facility that is used as a naval base and where ships may receive or discharge their cargoes. Military base/facility, submarine A facility that is used as a naval base and where submarines may receive or discharge their cargoes or receive maintenance. Military materiel facility, aircraft production and assembly A facility used as for aircraft production and assembly. Military materiel facility, ammunition and explosives production A facility used as for munitions and explosives production. Military materiel facility, armament production A facility used as for armament production. Military materiel facility, atomic energy reactor A facility used as an atomic energy reactor. Military materiel facility, chemical and biological warfare production A facility used as for chemical and biological warfare production. Military materiel facility, engineering equipment production A facility used as for engineering equipment production. Military materiel facility, engineering equipment production, bridge A facility used as for engineering equipment production, bridge. Military materiel facility, missile and space system production A facility used as for missile and space system production. Military materiel facility, ship construction A facility used as for ship construction. Military materiel facility, vehicle production A facility used as for vehicle production. Mine A facility where materials are extracted from the ground. Mining installation, open sky A facility where materials are extracted from the ground directly, without using tunnels. Mining installation, underground A facility where materials are extracted from the ground using underground tunnels and shafts. Mining installation, underwater A facility where materials are extracted from the bottom of a lake, river or sea. Missile site An area with related facilities for storing and launching missiles. Motorway An open, broad way, often with shoulders and barriers, maintained for vehicular use. Munitions complex A facility that could be used for munitions and explosives production or storage. Naval air station No definition provided in ADatP-3 BL12.2. NBC observation post (dismounted) A facility from which chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear observations are made and which possesses appropriate communications; it is dismounted. Network A FACILITY-TYPE that provides communication and information services. Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Nuclear facility An installation with associated buildings capable of handling civilian or military nuclear material. Observation post A facility from which military observations are made or fires directed and adjusted and which possesses appropriate communications; it may be airborne. Observation tower No definition provided in ADatP-3 BL 12 FFIRN/FUD 1650/006. Office A place in which business, professional or clerical activities are conducted. Omnirange station A facility used for non-directional radio transmissions. Orchard/plantation An area covered by systematic plantings of trees that yield fruits, nuts or other products. Passenger terminal A facility that provides transportation services for passengers. Personnel barrier No definition provided in ADatP-3 BL 12 FFIRN/FUD 1650/006. Petrochemical refinery Installations for refining crude oil and/or intermediate petroleum products or for refining synthetic petroleum. Pier A solid structure of stone, or of earth faced with piles, extending into the sea or a tidal river to protect or partially enclose a harbour and form a landing place for vessels, or a breakwater. Pipeline A system of pipes above or under ground including their supports, which transports liquids or gas over distance. POL point A facility for the distribution of petroleum and associated products. Police station The office of a local police force. Port A town or place possessing a harbour where vessels load and unload, or begin or end their voyage. POW camp A camp of semi-permanent nature established for the internment of prisoners of war (POW). Power plant, fossil fuel A facility that provides power produced from fossil fuels. Power plant, hydroelectric A facility that provides power produced from hydroelectric processes. Power plant, nuclear A facility that provides power produced from nuclear energy. Power plant, thermal A facility that provides power produced from thermal processes. Power transmission line A system of above ground wires including their supports, which transmit electricity over distance. Prisoner of war collection point A facility where Prisoners of war are assembled for classification, sorting or further movement to other facilities or installations. Prisoner of war holding area A facility where Prisoners of war are provided custodial care pending further disposition. Processing facility A facility generally used to support a particular method of operation in any manufacture or to support a series of actions or events. Production complex, aircraft A facility used for aircraft production. Production complex, chemical A facility used for production of chemicals. Production complex, general motor vehicle A facility used for non-military motor vehicle production and assembly. Production complex, guided missile A facility used for production of guided missiles. Production complex, petroleum A facility used for petroleum based products production. Pumping station A facility that supports the movement of gases or liquids. Quay A FACILITY-TYPE that is a solidly constructed platform, usually parallel to the shoreline of navigable water, alongside which a vessel can be docked or berthed and, on which, the vessel can be accessed and cargo can be loaded or unloaded on one side of the vessel only. Radar head No definition provided in ADatP-3 BL 12 FFIRN/FUD 1874/004. Radar post No definition provided in ADatP-3 BL 12 FFIRN/FUD 1874/004. Rail facilities An installation on a railway where loads may be transferred between trains and other means of transport. Rail facility, repair An installation on a railway where railway equipment may be repaired. Railhead The point on a railway from which branch-line or road transport of supplies begins. Railway A rail or set of parallel rails on which a train or tram runs. Railway, junction A site where two or more railway tracks join or form a connection. Railway crossing A predefined place at which a railway may be crossed at the same level by a road. Rearm, refuel and resupply point A designated facility through which a unit passes where it receives fuel, ammunition, and other necessary supplies to continue combat operations. Refuel on the move point A facility where vehicles receive a prescribed (timed) amount of fuel and then continue their movement. Refugee holding area A facility where refugees are assembled for classification, sorting or further movement to other facilities or installations. Relay facility An installation organised, equipped, and located for the purpose of extending the coverage of electronic communications and detection. Religious facility An ecclesiastical facility established for the purpose of worship and prayer. Reservoir A man-made open enclosure or area formed for the storage of water. Revetment An embankment to provide shelter (as against bomb splinters or strafing). Road An open way maintained for vehicular use. Road, junction A site where two or more roads join or form a connection. Row house Facilities of a type that represent individual houses sharing at least one wall. Ruins A site or location where remains of ancient civilisations or human activity have been discovered. School A facility whose essential function is instruction and education. Sensor fusion post No definition provided in ADatP-3 BL 12 FFIRN/FUD 1874/004. Sensor outpost/listening post A facility from which military observations are made or fires directed and adjusted and which possesses appropriate communications; it may be airborne. This is an unmanned Observation Post with electronic or other devices to detect activity within the sensors’ range. Service, research, utility facility A facility generally used to support service, research or utility functions. Service, research, utility facility, electric power facility A facility generally used to support service, research or utility functions in support of electric power. Service, research, utility facility, public water service A facility generally used to support service, research or utility functions in support of public water services. Service, research, utility facility, technological research facility A facility generally used to support service, research or utility functions in support of technological research. Service, research, utility facility, telecommunications facility A facility generally used to support service, research or utility functions in support of telecommunications. Sewage treatment facility A facility used for the handling and treatment of sewage. Shed A storage facility usually characterised by one or more open sides, support pillars and a roof. Shelter, surface A fortified structure built on the surface, used to house personnel and/or equipment. Shelter, underground A fortified structure built underground, used to house personnel and/or equipment. Shipyard A large enclosure, adjoining the sea or a river, in which ships are built, repaired or maintained. Shop A small retail store or a speciality department in a large store. Shoran station A facility used in short range navigation. Site, air-defence radar A facility containing radar employed for air-defence purposes. Site, artillery locating A facility containing equipment employed for locating artillery. Site, electronic warfare A facility that carries out Electronic Warfare. Site, ground surveillance radar A facility containing radar employed for ground surveillance purposes. Site, logistic A facility for the storage, maintenance, research, or disposal of material. Site, military bridging A facility that is used as a basis for military bridging. Site, navigation radar A facility containing radar employed for navigation purposes. Site, radar A facility containing radar that may be employed for the tracking and identification of battlespace objects. Site, raft [No definition given in APP-6A] Site, surface to surface missile An installation dedicated to the storage and launch of surface-to-surface missiles. Slipway A FACILITY-TYPE that provides a sloping surface or inclined structure leading down to the water. Station, general A stopping place for the transfer of passengers and/or freight. Steeple/spire In architecture, a steeply pointed pyramidal or conical structure usually attached to an ecclesiastical or public building. Supply dump A temporary storage area, usually in the open, for bombs, ammunition, equipment, or supplies. Supply dump, ammunition A temporary storage area, usually in the open, for ammunition. Supply point A facility where supply services are provided. Support area A facility in which combat services support (CSS) elements and some staff elements locate to support a unit. Tacan station A facility used in a global tactical air navigation system. Tower, flak A relatively tall structure mounted with an anti-aircraft gun. Tower, non-communications A relatively tall structure which may be used for observation, support, or storage etc. Tower, television transmitter A relatively tall structure mounted with a television transmitter. Town An urban area with a name, defined boundaries and local government, being larger than a village and usually not created a city. Town hall A building for the administration of local government, having public meeting rooms, etc. Traffic control post A facility at which traffic is controlled either by police or by mechanical means. Trail A beaten path, especially through a wild region. Transloading facility Enables transfer of materiel from one mode of transportation to another or between the same modes of transportation. Transport facility A facility that is used to support transport functions. Trench A linear excavation dug for defensive purposes. Tunnel An underground or underwater passage, open at both ends, and usually containing a road or railway. Unit of accommodation An amount of living space distinct and separate. (Intended for humanitarian aid scenario to enable general indication of accommodation requirements). Urban area A developed area, constituting, forming, or including a city, town, or burgh, or part of such. Vehicle storage/parking area An open land area used for storing or parking vehicles or vessels. (Including Recreational Vehicles). Village A group of houses and associated buildings, larger than a hamlet and smaller than a town, especially in a rural area. Wall A continuous, vertical structure, such as a concrete or rock wall serving to enclose, divide, support or protect an area of land. Includes sea walls. Warehouse A facility for the receipt, classification, storage, accounting, issue, maintenance, procurement, manufacture, assembly, research, salvage or disposal of material. Washing facility A facility for washing personnel and/or equipment. Waste pile Unusable or unwanted material, which may include hazardous materiel. Water supply A facility containing the equipment used for the storage and/or distribution of water. Water tower An elevated container and its supporting structure used to hold water. Water treatment facility A facility used for the handling and treatment of water. Windmill A wind-driven system of vanes attached to a tower-like structure (excluding wind-generated power plants). Worship place A building or open space where people assemble for religious purpose. FAN-AREA A SURFACE that is in the form of a truncated ring sector, lying between and being bounded by the rays emanating from the centre-point of the ring and having a specified central angle. FEATURE An OBJECT-ITEM that encompasses meteorological, geographic, and control features of military significance. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. FEATURE-TYPE An OBJECT-TYPE that encompasses meteorological, geographic, and control features of military significance. Meteorologic feature type A FEATURE-TYPE that describes reported or forecast weather and light conditions. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. FIRE-CAPABILITY A CAPABILITY, required for planning, of those FACILITYs, MATERIELs, ORGANISATIONs and PERSONs, or FACILITY-TYPEs, EQUIPMENT-TYPEs, ORGANISATION-TYPEs and PERSON-TYPEs that are deemed as having the ability to discharge or launch a projectile or missile. GEOGRAPHIC-FEATURE A FEATURE describing terrain characteristics to which military significance is attached. GEOGRAPHIC-FEATURE-STATUS An OBJECT-ITEM-STATUS that is a record of condition of a specific GEOGRAPHIC-FEATURE. GEOGRAPHIC-FEATURE-TYPE A FEATURE-TYPE that describes terrain characteristics to which military significance is attached. Beach The shore of the sea or lake, sandy or pebbly, brought up by the waves (including the foreshore area). Bluff/cliff/escarpment A steep, vertical, or overhanging face of rock or earth. Contour line (land) A line connecting points having the same vertical datum value. Country The territory of a nation or state. Crater A bowl or funnel-shaped hollow resulting from a man-made explosive or natural force. Depression A low area surrounded by higher ground. Dry gap A waterless ravine or mountain pass. Embankment/fill A raised long mound of earth or other material. Flat A stretch of level ground without a slope, tilt or curvature. Ford A shallow part of a body of water that can be crossed without bridging, boats, or rafts. A location in a water barrier where the physical characteristics of current, bottom, and approaches permit the passage of personnel and/or vehicles and other equipment that remain in contact with the bottom. Forest A dense growth of trees, plants and underbrush covering a large area. Grassland Area composed of uncultured plants that have little or no woody tissue. Gully/gorge A long, narrow, deep erosion with steep banks. Harbour, natural A place of shelter for ships; where they may lie close to and sheltered by the shore or by works extended from it. Hill A small, isolated elevation, smaller than a mountain. Island A land mass smaller than a continent and surrounded by water. Jungle An area where heat is seldom less than 80°F/27°C, humidity normally 80-95% and rainfall on average at least 80 inches per year and rugged terrain. Lake/pond A body of water surrounded by land. Landslide The mass of earth or rock that has slipped down from a mountain or cliff. Marsh/swamp A saturated area, at times covered with water, supporting vegetation that may include trees. Mountain A natural elevation of the earth's surface rising more or less abruptly from the surrounding level, and attaining an altitude which, relatively to adjacent elevations, is impressive or notable. Mountain pass A natural route through a low place in a mountain range. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Ridge line Line representation of ridge top. River/stream A natural flowing watercourse. Rock strata/rock formation A visual topographic outcrop, layers or beds of rock. Sand dune/sand hill Ridges or hills of sand. Spot elevation A designated location with an elevation value relative to a vertical datum. Tree Woody-perennial plants, having a self-supporting main stem or trunk. Valley bottom line A line representation of the lowest part of the valley. Water (except inland) An area of water that normally has tidal fluctuations. GEOGRAPHIC-POINT An ABSOLUTE-POINT that has its position specified with respect to the surface of the World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS 84) ellipsoid. GEOMETRIC-VOLUME A specific LOCATION that is a three-dimensional bounded space. GOVERNMENT-ORGANISATION-TYPE An ORGANISATION-TYPE that controls and administers public policy either under a national or international mandate. International civil A GOVERNMENT-ORGANISATION-TYPE that is officially involved in international civil affairs. International civil/military A GOVERNMENT-ORGANISATION-TYPE that is officially involved in international affairs that include both civil and military elements. National civil A GOVERNMENT-ORGANISATION-TYPE that is officially involved in national civil affairs. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. GROUP-CHARACTERISTIC A reference to a set of characteristics that may be used for identifying a distinct collection of objects. GROUP-ORGANISATION-TYPE An ORGANISATION-TYPE that is non-formal in nature and classes together its members due to mutual or common circumstances. Civilian-convoy-type A class of civilian convoys. Criminal A GROUP-ORGANISATION-TYPE that comprises persons who attempt to profit by violating the law. Displaced person A GROUP-ORGANISATION-TYPE that comprises persons removed from their home country by military or political pressure. Gang A GROUP-ORGANISATION-TYPE that comprises persons that go together or act in concert. Intellectual A GROUP-ORGANISATION-TYPE that comprises intellectual beings possessing superior powers of intellect. Journalist A GROUP-ORGANISATION-TYPE that comprises persons that earn their living by editing or writing for a public journal. Landowner A GROUP-ORGANISATION-TYPE that comprises persons that are owners or proprietors of land. Local inhabitant A GROUP-ORGANISATION-TYPE of a particular place regarded with reference to that place. Media, international A GROUP-ORGANISATION-TYPE that comprises persons that report for international mass communications, but do not take part in the actions. Media, local A GROUP-ORGANISATION-TYPE that comprises persons that report for local mass communications, but do not take part in the actions. Media, national A GROUP-ORGANISATION-TYPE that comprises persons that report for national mass communications, but do not take part in the actions. Media, not otherwise specified A GROUP-ORGANISATION-TYPE that comprises persons that report for mass communications (especially television, radio, and newspapers) of an origin not specified. Merchant A GROUP-ORGANISATION-TYPE that comprises persons whose occupation is the purchase and sale of marketable commodities for profit. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Police chief A GROUP-ORGANISATION-TYPE that comprises persons that have the responsibility for the regulation, discipline, and control of a community for the enforcement of law and public order. Prisoner A GROUP-ORGANISATION-TYPE in custody on a criminal charge and on trial. Prisoner of war A GROUP-ORGANISATION-TYPE that comprises persons that have fallen in the hands of or surrendered to an opponent. Refugee A GROUP-ORGANISATION-TYPE that comprises persons who, owing to religious persecution or political troubles, seek refuge. Terrorist A GROUP-ORGANISATION-TYPE that comprises persons that attempt to further their views by a system of coercive intimidation. Village elder A GROUP-ORGANISATION-TYPE that comprises persons that are of ripe years and experience whose counsel is therefore sought and valued. Writer A GROUP-ORGANISATION-TYPE that comprises persons that practice or perform writing. HARBOUR A FACILITY that is a restricted body of water, an anchorage, or other limited coastal water area and its water approaches from which and in which shipping operations are projected or supported. HARBOUR-TYPE A FACILITY-TYPE that is a restricted body of water, an anchorage, or other limited coastal water area and its water approaches from which and in which shipping operations are projected or supported. Canal or lake A harbour located in the interior portion of a canal or lake that is connected with the sea by a navigable waterway. Coastal (Breakwater) A coastal harbour lying behind a man-made breakwater constructed to provide shelter, or supplement inadequate shelter already provided by natural sources. Coastal (Natural) A coastal harbour sheltered from the wind and sea by virtue of its location within a natural coastal indentation or in the protective lee of an island, cape, reef or other natural barrier. Coastal (Tide Gates) A coastal harbour, the waters of which are constrained by locks or other mechanical devices in order to provide sufficient water to float vessels at all stages of the tide. Inland water way A harbour located in the interior portion of a river, canal or lake that is not connected with the sea by a navigable waterway. Open roadstead A port, which has no artificial barrier to provide shelter from the wind, sea and swell. River (Basins) A river harbour in which slips for vessels have been excavated in the banks, obliquely or at right angles to the axis of the stream. River (Natural) A harbour located on a river, the waters of which are not retained by any artificial means. The facilities may consist of quays or wharves parallel to the banks of the stream, or piers or jetties, which extend into the stream. River (Tide Gates) A river harbour, the waters of which are constrained by locks or other mechanical devices in order to provide sufficient water to float vessels at all stages of the tide. HOLDING The quantity of each specific OBJECT-TYPE that is held by, installed in, or included with a specific OBJECT-ITEM. ICING A METEOROLOGIC-FEATURE that specifies the accumulation of frozen water on stationary or moving surfaces. Clear icing Glossy, clear, or translucent ice formed by the relatively slow freezing of large supercooled droplets. The droplets spread out over the airframe surface before completely freezing. Mixed icing A hard rough conglomerate of ice that can cause very rough accumulation and severe loss of lift. Rime icing Rough, milky opaque ice formed by the instantaneous freezing of small supercooled droplets which trap air within the ice as they strike the aircraft. JETTY A FACILITY that is a platform that may be fixed or floating extending from a shore, normally attached to a wharf or the shore, and which allows access to a vessel lying alongside, used to secure, protect and provide landing and docking for vessels. LIGHT A METEOROLOGIC-FEATURE that specifies the availability of natural illumination by type and time. Civil twilight The periods of incomplete darkness following sunset and preceding sunrise. The darker limit occurs when the centre of the sun is 6 degrees below the celestial horizon. Darkness The absence of light. Daylight Ambient atmospheric light resulting from the sun. Moonlight Ambient atmospheric light resulting from the moon. Nautical twilight The periods of incomplete darkness following sunset and preceding sunrise. The darker limit occurs when the centre of the sun is 12 degrees below the celestial horizon. LINE A LOCATION that is defined by two or more POINTs connected by one-dimensional line segments in an ordered sequence. LINE-POINT A specification of one of an ordered sequence of POINTs used to define the specific LINE. LIQUID-SURFACE-STATUS A GEOGRAPHIC-FEATURE-STATUS that is a record of condition of a specific liquid surface. LOCATION A specification of position and geometry with respect to a specified horizontal frame of reference and a vertical distance measured from a specified datum. Undefined A LOCATION that is not specified. MARITIME-EQUIPMENT-TYPE An EQUIPMENT-TYPE that is designed to be used in a maritime environment. Anchor An equipment for holding a vessel in a fixed position mooring it to the bottom of the sea or river by means of a heavy structure traditionally composed of a long shank with a ring at one end for the cable and at the other end two arms tending upwards with barbs on each side. Buoy A floating object fastened in a particular place to mark the position of underwater objects or the course that ships have to navigate. Cutter In naval mine warfare a device fitted to a sweep wire to cut or part the mooring of mines or obstructors. it may also be fitted in, or to, the mooring of a mine or obstructors to part a sweep wire. Depth-charge launcher A structural device designed to support and hold a depth-charge in position for firing. Diaphragm No definition provided in ADatP-3 BL12.2. Diverter An object used to carry the magnetic cable in a dispersed form of loop, a specific form of float. Electrode In naval mine warfare, a magnetic cable sweep in which salt water and the seabed form part of the electric circuit. Float A cork or other buoyant object that is used to support other equipment, a mine sweep wire for surface minesweepng. Kite, depressor A device which when towed submerges and planes at a predetermined depth without sideways displacement. Maritime mine disposal vehicle ROV used to destroy mines normally armed with MDC mine disposal charge. Mechanical influence Equipment designed to locate the mine by operating the magnetic firing system of a mine. Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Obstructors, mine A device laid with the sole object of obstructing or damaging mechanical minesweeping equipment. Otter In naval mine warfare, a device which, when towed, displaces itself sideways to a predetermined distance. Paravane A towed body with planes and a cutter with a means of depth keeping, which displaces itself sideways and can be used as a ship protection measure against certain moored mines. Pellets Orange floats used to support a length of line to aid recovery. Radar reflector An object designed to increase the radio reflectivity of a vessel so that it is more visible on radar. Rubber mooring Part of the mooring equipment used with a short scope buoy. Sonar, maritime An acoustic device used primarily for the detection and location of underwater objects. Sweep Equipment designed to be employed in minesweeping operations. Swell recorder A device used to record the pressure fluctuation on the bottom. Towed array surveillance system No definition provided in ADatP-3 Baseline 11. Towed array surveillance system, tactical No definition provided in ADatP-3 Baseline 11. Weight A heavy object used to pull, press or hold something down, e.g. buoy, mine. MATERIEL An OBJECT-ITEM that is equipment, apparatus or supplies of military interest without distinction as to its application for administrative or combat purposes. MATERIEL-STATUS An OBJECT-ITEM-STATUS that is a record of condition of a specific MATERIEL. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. MATERIEL-TYPE An OBJECT-TYPE that represents equipment, apparatus or supplies of military interest without distinction to its application for administrative or combat purposes. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. MEDICAL-FACILITY-STATUS A FACILITY-STATUS that is a record of condition of a specific medical facility. MEDICAL-FACILITY-STATUS-CASUALTY-BED-OCCUPANCY The count of bed occupancy according to specified source grouping for a specific MEDICAL-FACILITY-STATUS. MEDICAL-FACILITY-STATUS-INTERVAL-CASUALTY-GROUP A MEDICAL-FACILITY-STATUS that specifies the count of deaths and completed surgeries for each of specified groups during the period defined by the effective beginning and ending datetimes stipulated through REPORTING-DATA. MEDICAL-FACILITY-STATUS-INTERVAL-CASUALTY-TYPE A MEDICAL-FACILITY-STATUS that specifies the count of casualty arrivals and admissions in each of specified groups according to specified medical classification during the period defined by the effective beginning and ending datetimes stipulated through REPORTING-DATA. MEDICAL-FACILITY-STATUS-INTERVAL-EVACUATION A MEDICAL-FACILITY-STATUS that specifies the count of casualties evacuated in each of specified groups according to the intended destination during the period defined by the effective beginning and ending datetimes stipulated through REPORTING-DATA. MEDICAL-FACILITY-STATUS-PENDING-CASUALTY-EVACUATION The count of pending evacuees in each group according to the intended destination for a specific MEDICAL-FACILITY-STATUS. MEDICAL-FACILITY-STATUS-PENDING-SURGERY The count of pending surgeries according to specified triage grouping for a specific MEDICAL-FACILITY-STATUS. METEOROLOGIC-FEATURE A FEATURE that describes reported or forecast weather and light conditions. Cyclone The atmospheric pressure distribution in which there is a low central pressure relative to the surroundings. Cyclonic circulation is anticlockwise round the centre in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere; in either case the sense of rotation about the vertical is the same as that of the earth's rotation. Funnel cloud A violent, rotating column of air that does not touch the ground, usually appended to a cumulonimbus cloud. Also called a tuba. Hurricane A tropical cyclone, especially in the West Indies, in which wind velocity equals or exceeds 64 knots (73 mph = 117.5 km/hr). Jet stream A narrow belt of strong winds, with speeds of 50 to 200 knots, in the upper troposphere. Lightning A luminous manifestation accompanying a sudden electrical discharge, which takes place from or inside a cloud or, less often, from high structures on the ground, or from mountains. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Storm An atmospheric disturbance manifested in strong winds with precipitation. Thunderstorm A local storm produced by a cumulonimbus cloud accompanied by strong gusty winds, vertical currents at higher levels, and heavy precipitation with lightning and/or thunder. It is usually a few miles in both horizontal and vertical dimensions, extending from the ground up to 20,000, 40,000, or even 60,000 feet in the most vigorous examples. Thunderstorms and rain A local storm produced by a cumulonimbus cloud accompanied by lightning and/or thunder and precipitation, either in the form of drops larger than 0.02 inch (0.5 mm), or smaller drops, which in contrast to drizzle, are widely separated. Tornado A violent, rotating column of air touching the ground; funnel cloud touching the ground. A tornado nearly always starts as a funnel cloud and is accompanied by a loud, roaring noise. Tropical storm A tropical cyclone having winds ranging from approximately 48 to 121 kilometres or 30 to 75 miles per hour. Typhoon A severe tropical hurricane. Waterspout A violent, rotating column of air that forms over a body of water, such as a bay, gulf, or lake, and touches the water surface; a tornado or funnel cloud that touches a body of water. Whirlwind A small revolving storm of wind in which the air whirls around a core of low pressure. Whirlwinds sometimes extend upwards to a height of many hundreds of metres and cause dust whirls formed over a desert. MILITARY-OBSTACLE A FACILITY designed to stop, impede, or divert movement of amphibious or ground forces. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. MILITARY-OBSTACLE-TYPE A FACILITY-TYPE that is a class of man-made devices or passive defence works that are designed to stop, impede, or divert movement of amphibious or ground forces. Abatis A vehicular obstacle constructed by felling trees (leaving a 1-2 meter stump above the ground on both sides of a road, trail, gap, or defile) so that they fall, interlocking, toward the expected direction of enemy approach. The trees should remain attached to the stumps, be at a 45 degree angle to the roadway, and the obstacle itself should be at least 75 meters in depth to be most effective. Anti-tank ditch A facility that is a ditch obstacle designed to stop tanks. Anti-tank obstacle A facility that is an obstacle that is designed or employed to disrupt, fix, turn or block the movement of tanks. Anti-tank wall [No definition given in APP-6A] Barbed wire entanglement An obstacle, consisting of twisted wires armed with barbs or sharp points. Barrier, vehicle An obstruction made of vehicles erected to bar the advance of persons or vehicles, or to prevent access to a place. Beam post obstacle A squared-off log or a large, oblong piece of timber, metal, or stone inserted in the ground to obstruct movement. Crater obstacle A pit or hole in the ground created by an explosion or an impact in order to be used as an obstacle. Demolition debris obstacle Debris obtained from the demolition of an object in order to be used as an obstacle. Ditch obstacle, not otherwise specified A channel constructed for the purpose of blocking movement. Dragon teeth Regular spaced concrete or metal barriers laid in single or multiple rows to prevent vehicle movement. Falling block obstacle A structure that is maintained in an elevated position and can be dropped to form an obstacle. Minefield, anti-personnel An obstacle made by laying mines of anti-personnel type laid with or without pattern. Minefield, anti-tank An obstacle made by laying mines of anti-tank type laid with or without pattern. Minefield, mixed A minefield made by laying mines of both anti-personnel and anti-tank type laid with or without pattern. Minefield, not otherwise specified An obstacle made by laying mines of an unspecified type laid with or without pattern. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Roadblock A barrier or obstacle (usually covered by fire) used to block, or limit the movement of, hostile vehicles along a route. Tetrahedron [No definition given in APP-6A] Trip wire [No definition given in APP-6A] Wall obstacle A continuous, vertical structure, such as a concrete or rock wall created in order to be used as an obstacle. Wire obstacle, double apron fence [No definition given in APP-6A] Wire obstacle, double fence [No definition given in APP-6A] Wire obstacle, double strand concertina [No definition given in APP-6A] Wire obstacle, high wire fence [No definition given in APP-6A] Wire obstacle, low wire fence [No definition given in APP-6A] Wire obstacle, not otherwise specified [No definition given in APP-6A] Wire obstacle, single concertina [No definition given in APP-6A] Wire obstacle, single fence [No definition given in APP-6A] Wire obstacle, triple strand concertina [No definition given in APP-6A] MILITARY-ORGANISATION-TYPE A GOVERNMENT-ORGANISATION-TYPE that is officially sanctioned and is trained and equipped to exert force. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. MILITARY-POST-TYPE A MILITARY-ORGANISATION-TYPE with a set of duties that can be fulfilled by one person. Air liaison officer A tactical air force or naval aviation officer attached to a ground or naval unit or formation as the advisor on tactical air operation matters. Alternative JAAT controller A MILITARY-POST-TYPE that is identified as the designated alternate controller of a Joint Air Attack Team. Anaesthetics physician A MILITARY-POST-TYPE that is identified as a physician specialising in Anaesthetics. Approving authority A MILITARY-POST-TYPE that is identified as the authority with the right and power to approve plans, orders or other official documents. Assault support coordinator, airborne A MILITARY-POST-TYPE that provides air coordination and control during helicopter operations within the Marine Air Command and Control System (MACCS). Serves as an extension of Direct Air Support Centre (DASC) or Helicopter Direction Centre (HDC) in support of the air mission commander. Attack helicopter commander A MILITARY-POST-TYPE that is identified as the designated commander of an attack helicopter unit. Authorised commander A MILITARY-POST-TYPE that is identified as the duly appointed officer in charge of a unit, post, camp, or operation. Dentistry physician A MILITARY-POST-TYPE that is identified as a physician specialising in Dentistry. Forward air controller A MILITARY-POST-TYPE that is identified as the member of the tactical air control party who, from a forward ground or airborne position, controls aircraft in close air support of ground troops. Forward air controller, airborne A MILITARY-POST-TYPE that is a specifically trained and qualified aviation officer who exercises control from the air of aircraft engaged in close air support of ground troops. The forward air controller (airborne) is normally an airborne extension of the tactical air control party. Forward observation officer/air observation post A MILITARY-POST-TYPE that is identified as the observer operating with front line troops on the ground or in the air and trained to adjust ground or naval gunfire and pass back battlespace information. Ground manoeuvre commander A MILITARY-POST-TYPE that is identified as the designated commander of a ground manoeuvre unit. Gunner A MILITARY-POST-TYPE that is identified as one who operates a gun. Gynaecology physician A MILITARY-POST-TYPE that is identified as a physician specialising in Gynaecology. Head/neck physician A MILITARY-POST-TYPE that is identified as a physician specialising in Head/neck. Intelligence officer A MILITARY-POST-TYPE that is identified as the officer who is responsible for activities relating to gathering and analysing information about an actual or potential foe. Internal medicine physician A MILITARY-POST-TYPE that is identified as a physician specialising in Internal medicine. JAAT controller A MILITARY-POST-TYPE that is identified as the designated controller of a Joint Air Attack Team. Liaison officer A MILITARY-POST-TYPE responsible for liaison duties. Maintenance technician A MILITARY-POST-TYPE that is identified as the person specialised to take all actions to retain materiel in or to restore it to a specified condition. Mickey net controller A MILITARY-POST-TYPE that is identified as the HAVE QUICK Mickey net controller. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Operations officer A MILITARY-POST-TYPE that is identified as the officer who is responsible for activities relating to planning and directing military operations. Orthopaedics physician A MILITARY-POST-TYPE that is identified as a physician specialising in Orthopaedics. Other physician A MILITARY-POST-TYPE that is identified as a physician with an unidentified speciality. Pathology physician A MILITARY-POST-TYPE that is identified as a physician specialising in Pathology. Point of contact A MILITARY-POST-TYPE responsible to coordinate details for each element of support required. Primary care physician A MILITARY-POST-TYPE that is identified as a physician specialising in Primary care. Psychology physician A MILITARY-POST-TYPE that is identified as a physician specialising in Psychology. Radiology physician A MILITARY-POST-TYPE that is identified as a physician specialising in Radiology. Rifleman A MILITARY-POST-TYPE that is identified as a soldier armed with a rifle. Sapper A MILITARY-POST-TYPE that is identified as one who designs and constructs military works for attack or defence. Scout A MILITARY-POST-TYPE that is identified as one sent out ahead of the main force in order to reconnoitre the position and movement of the enemy. Sniper A MILITARY-POST-TYPE that is identified as one who snipes, or shoots from concealment. Surgical physician A MILITARY-POST-TYPE that is identified as a physician specialising in Surgery. Tactical air controller A MILITARY-POST-TYPE that is a subordinate operational component of a tactical air control system designed to provide air liaison to land forces and for the control of aircraft. Tactical air coordinator, airborne A MILITARY-POST-TYPE that is an officer who coordinates, from an aircraft, the action of combat aircraft engaged in close support of ground or sea forces. MINEFIELD A MILITARY-OBSTACLE that is an area or volume containing mines. MINEFIELD-LAND A MINEFIELD that is an area of land containing mines. MINEFIELD-MARITIME A MINEFIELD that is an area or volume of water containing mines. MINEFIELD-MARITIME-CASUALTY-ESTIMATE An estimate of the average number of casualties for a given number of vessel transits through a specific MINEFIELD-MARITIME. MINEFIELD-MARITIME-SUSTAINED-THREAT-MEASURE-OF-EFFECTIVENESS A measure of effectiveness for a specific MINEFIELD-MARITIME in terms of probability of mine function against a transit vessel over a given period of time. MISCELLANEOUS-EQUIPMENT-TYPE An EQUIPMENT-TYPE whose designed function does not fit in any other defined category. Air compressor A machine for compressing air for use as a motive power. Aircraft refuelling Equipment designed to facilitate aerial refuelling. Air-obstruction lighting A lighting system put on top of a vertical obstacle to air navigation. Beacon, light A light that is used for the determination of bearings, courses, or locations. Bottle A container with a narrow neck, used for storing liquids, or a large metal cylinder holding liquefied gas. Cable A strong thick rope of hemp or wire. Cable, reel A large roll of strong thick rope of hemp or wire wound onto a drum or spindle. Container A receptacle in which material is held or carried. Container delivery system No definition provided in AdatP-3 Baseline 11. Decoy No definition provided in ADatP-3 BL 12 FFIRN/FUD 1650/006. Demolition equipment Equipment specifically designed to be used in executing demolition tasks. Dispenser A device that is used to carry and release submunitions. Electronic media, detached physical storage A discrete physical storage device (e.g., CD, DVD, USB stick, etc.). Film A thin flexible transparent material for recording imagery. Flag A piece of bunting or other material usually oblong or square attached by one edge to a staff or pole and fixed to a float, mine, buoy in order to mark its location. Generator An apparatus for the production of electricity. Guidance Equipment used to show the way or direct movement. Hazard light A light source that is designed to identify the source or location of a hazard. Lamp An equipment that is used to provide light to illuminate the location of an equipment, e.g a buoy. Line A piece of rope, cord, wire serving a special purpose. Low altitude parachute extraction system No definition provided in AdatP-3 Baseline 11. Machinery Machines or machine parts in general. Magnetic tape A tape coated or impregnated with a magnetic material or made of magnetic material intended for data recording. Marker No definition provided in ADatp-3 BL 12.2. Megaphone A non-electronic instrument for carrying sound a long distance. Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Paper A substance composed of fibres for writing, printing or drawing on. Photographic No definition provided in ADatP-3 BL 12 FFIRN/FUD 1650/006. Printing machine A machine capable of printing documents Rope A piece of stout cord made of twisted strands of hemp, sisal, cotton, nylon, wire or other similar material. Searchlight An electric arc-lamp fitted with a reflector and suspended in a frame so that it may throw a beam of light in any desired direction; used in naval defence and for signalling purposes, etc. Signal light A light source designed to be used for communication using a predefined code system of on and off flashes. Smoke generator A system used to generate smoke in the battlespace. Tank A large receptacle or storage chamber, especially for liquid or gas. MISSION-CAPABILITY A CAPABILITY, required for planning, of those ORGANISATIONs and PERSONs or ORGANISATION-TYPEs and PERSON-TYPEs that are deemed as having the ability, the training and the equipment to perform an operation. Aerial refuelling The capability to conduct aerial refuelling operations. Air assault The capability to perform a mission involving total integration of helicopter assets in their ground or air roles. Air defence The capability to nullify or reduce the effectiveness of hostile air action. Air interdiction Air operations conducted to destroy, neutralise, or delay the enemy's military potential before it can be brought to bear effectively against friendly forces at such distance from friendly forces that detailed integration of each air mission with the fire and movement of friendly forces is not required. Air to ground The capability to perform air to ground operations. Airborne The capability to carry out operations, either by paradrop or air landing, following an air movement. Amphibious The capability to conduct an operation launched from the sea by military forces against a hostile or potentially hostile shore. Anti-submarine warfare Operations conducted with the intention of denying the enemy the effective use of his submarines. Arctic The capability to perform a mission involving an arctic operation. Artillery survey The capability to calculate the coordinates and the altitude of an object/point and from which the bearings/azimuths to a number of reference objects are also known. Attack The capability to perform an offensive mission. C2 The capability to exercise the authority, responsibilities and activities of military commanders in direction and co-ordination or military forces and the implementation of orders related to the execution of operations. Central intelligence No definition given in APP-6A. Civilian law enforcement The capability to conduct civilian law enforcement operations. Close air support The capability to perform an air action against hostile targets which are in close proximity to friendly forces and which require detailed integration of each air mission with the fire and movement of those forces. Command operations No definition given in APP-6A. Counter intelligence The capability to conduct activities that are concerned with identifying and counteracting the threat to security posed by hostile intelligence services or organisations, or by individuals engaged in espionage, sabotage, subversion or terrorism. Electronic ranging The capability to establish target distance electronically. Electronic warfare The capability involving the use of electromagnetic energy to determine, exploit, reduce, or prevent hostile use of the electromagnetic spectrum and action to retain its effective use by friendly forces. Electronic warfare, direction finding The capability for obtaining bearings of radio frequency emitters by using a directional antenna and a display unit on an intercept receiver or ancillary equipment. Electronic warfare, intercept The capability to intercept intentional or unintentional radiated electromagnetic energy for the purpose of immediate threat recognition. Electronic warfare, jamming The capability to deliver radiation, re-radiation or reflection of electromagnetic energy with the object of impairing the use of electronic devices, equipment or systems being used by an enemy. Engineer, combat The capability to perform engineer functions in direct support of combat operations. Engineer, construction The capability to build various facilities in direct support of military operations. Engineer, construction naval The capability to build various facilities in direct support of naval operations. Finance The capability to provide financial advice and guidance, support for the procurement process, providing pay and disbursing support. Interrogation The capability to procure information by direct questioning of a person under the control of a questioner. Joint intelligence The capability to produce intelligence from elements of more than one Service. Labour The capability to provide labour services. Legal The capability to provide legal services. Maintenance The capability to provide supply and repair services to keep a force in condition to carry out its mission. Maintenance, electro-optical The capability to maintain electro-optical materiel in or to restore it to a specified condition. Maintenance, ordnance The capability to maintain ordnance (ammunition) in or to restore it to a specified condition. Maintenance, ordnance missile The capability to maintain ordnance missile (materiel) in or to restore it to a specified condition. Marine No definition given in APP-6A. Maritime The capability to perform maritime operations. Medical evacuation The capability for timely and efficient movement of patients while providing en route medical care to and between medical treatment facilities. Military intelligence, aerial exploitation No definition given in APP-6A. Military intelligence, operation The capability to provide information required for the planning and conducting campaigns and major operations to accomplish strategic objectives within theatres or areas of operations. Military intelligence, tactical exploitation The capability to use information required for the planning and conducting tactical operations. Mine countermeasure The capability to prevent or reduce damage or danger from mines. Morale, welfare recreation The capability to provide morale, welfare and recreation services in support of military personnel. Mortuary/graves registry The capability to provide care and disposition of deceased personnel. Mountain The capability to conduct military operations in mountainous areas. NBC, biological The capability to employ biological materiel to produce casualties in man or animals and damage to plants or materiel; or defence against such employment. NBC, chemical The capability to employ chemical materiel to kill, injure, or incapacitate for a significant period of time, man or animals, and deny or hinder the use of areas, facilities or materiel; or defence against such employment. NBC, chemical, smoke The capability to employ chemical materiel released as a cloud of smoke or defence against such employment. NBC, chemical decontamination The capability to make any person, object, or area safe by absorbing, destroying, neutralising, making harmless, or removing, chemical materiel. NBC, decontamination The capability to make any person, object, or area safe by absorbing, destroying, neutralising, making harmless, or removing, chemical or biological materiel, or by removing radioactive material clinging to or around it. NBC, nuclear No definition given in APP-6A. NBC, radiological The capability to employ radiological materiel to produce casualties in man or animals and damage to plants or materiel; or defence against such employment. Peace support The capability to conduct multi-functional operations involving military forces and diplomatic and humanitarian agencies. The operations are designed to achieve humanitarian goals or a long term peace settlement. Personnel services The capability to provide the support services needed by military and civilian personnel. Public affairs The capability to provide those public information, command information, and community relations activities directed towards the general public. Public affairs, broadcast The capability to provide those public information, command information, and community relation activities over a broadcast medium, such as radio or TV, directed towards the general public. Public affairs, joint information The capability to provide those public information, command information, and community relations activities directed towards the general public in a joint services environment. Railway The capability to provide rail services. Reconnaissance The capability to obtain, by visual observation or other detection methods, information about the activities and resources of an enemy or potential enemy, or to secure data concerning the meteorological, hydrographical, or geographic characteristics of a particular area. Recovery The capability to contact, protect and extract personnel, small groups or units, or materiel. Replacement holding The capability to provide personnel to take the place of other personnel who depart a unit. Scout The capability to move out ahead of the main force in order to reconnoitre the position or movements of the enemy. Search and rescue The capability to use aircraft, surface craft, submarines, specialised rescue teams, and equipment to search for and rescue personnel in distress on land or sea. Signal, forward communications The capability to provide tactical communications in the combat zone. Signal, node, large extension The capability in signal services to manage, operate and control a communications large extension node. Signal, node, small extension The capability in signal services to manage, operate and control a communications small extension node. Signal, node centre The capability in signal services to manage, operate and control a communications node centre. Signal, radio The capability in signal services to manage, operate and control a radio communications. Signal, radio relay The capability in signal services to manage, operate and control a communications radio relay. Signal, radio tactical satellite The capability in signal services to manage, operate and control a tactical satellite terminal. Signal, radio teletype The capability in signal services to manage, operate and control a radio teletype communications. Signal, support The capability to provide personnel and equipment from other forces for the establishment of a special or supplementary communications system. Signals intelligence (SIGINT) The capability to provide intelligence derived from communications, electronics, and instrumentation signals. Supply, laundry/bath The capability to provide laundry and/or bath services. Supply (class I) The capability to provide combat/fresh rations, water and personal, health and welfare items. Supply (class II) The capability to provide materiel. Supply (class III) The capability to provide fuel and lubricants. Supply (class III aviation) The capability to provide aviation fuel and lubricants. Supply (class IV) The capability to provide construction materials. Supply (class V) The capability to provide ammunition, explosives and chemical agents. Supply (water) The capability to provide drinking water. Surveillance The capability to perform systematic observation of aerospace, surface or subsurface areas, places, persons, or things by visual, aural, electronic, photographic, or other means. Surveillance, ground module The capability to manage and operate a ground module for a surveillance system. Surveillance, long range The capability to perform, from long range, systematic observation of aerospace, surface or subsurface areas, places, persons, or things by visual, aural, electronic, photographic, or other means from a ground station. Surveillance, meteorological The capability to perform systematic observation of meteorological conditions. Surveillance, sensor The capability to manage, operate and maintain sensor surveillance assets. Tactical air reconnaissance The capability to use of air vehicles to obtain information concerning terrain, weather, and the disposition, composition, movement, installations, lines of communications, electronic and communication emissions of enemy forces. Also included are artillery and naval gunfire adjustment, and systematic and random observation of ground battle areas, targets, and/ or sectors of airspace. Target acquisition The capability to manage, operate and maintain target acquisition assets. Target acquisition, flash The capability to manage, operate and maintain flash target acquisition assets. Target acquisition, radar The capability to manage, operate and maintain radar target acquisition assets. Target acquisition, sound The capability to manage, operate and maintain sound target acquisition assets. Targeting The capability to provide targeting services. Theatre missile defence The capability to manage, operate and maintain theatre missile defence assets. Transportation, APOD/APOE The capability to provide transportation services at aerial ports where cargo or personnel arrive or depart. Transportation, missile The capability to provide equipment for transportation of missiles. Transportation, movement control The capability to provide planning, routing, scheduling and control of personnel and freight movements over lines of communication. Transportation, SPOD/SPOE The capability to provide transportation services at seaports where cargo or personnel arrive or depart. Utility The capability to provide utilities (water, gas, electric, et al). Water purification The capability to provide clean potable drinking/bathing water. MOBILITY-CAPABILITY A CAPABILITY, required for planning, of those FACILITYs, MATERIELs, ORGANISATIONs and PERSONs or FACILITY-TYPEs, EQUIPMENT-TYPEs, ORGANISATION-TYPEs, and PERSON-TYPEs that are deemed as having the nominal ability to move in space, air, on water, under water, or over a specific type of terrain. Air, composite The capability to move through the air by means that combine deriving lift from fixed wings or from aerofoils that rotate. Air, fixed wing The capability to move through the air by deriving lift from fixed wings. Air, lighter than air The capability of an air vehicle to remain airborne and move by displacing a weight of air greater than its own. Air, rotary wing The capability to move through the air by deriving lift from aerofoils that rotate. Airborne The capability to be employed, following transport by air, in an assault debarkation either by parachuting or touchdown. Amphibious The capability of a device to operate both on land and in water. Animal, mounted The capability to move by using an animal as a carrier. Dismounted The capability of moving on foot. Land, railed The capability of a device to move along rails. Land, self-propelled The capability of a device to move over land under its own power. Land, towed The capability of a device to move by means of external propulsion (mechanical or animal). Land, tracked The capability of a device to move on caterpillar treads. Land, wheeled The capability of a device to move on wheels. Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Sea, subsurface The capability of a device to move on or under the sea surface. Sea, surface The capability of a device to move on the sea surface. NETWORK A FACILITY that provides bearer services for communication and information services and is composed of one or more links and nodes. Broadcast A broadcast network used to transport voice and/or data. Multicast A mode of transmission where information is conveyed from one sender to a determined number of receivers Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Point-to-point A transmission where information is transferred between two nodes. NETWORK-CAPACITY An identification of the specific capacities of a NETWORK. NETWORK-FREQUENCY The specification of a discrete frequency that is used on a specific NETWORK. NETWORK-SERVICE An identification of the specific type of communications service provided by a specific NETWORK. Data transfer A service for the electronic transfer of data. Facsimile A service provided by means of electronic scanning of a document, transmitting it as data by telecommunications links, and producing an exact copy at the receiver. Identification friend or foe A system using electromagnetic transmissions to which equipment carried by friendly forces automatically responds, for example, by emitting pulses, thereby distinguishing themselves from enemy forces. Image A service for electronic transfer of static or slowly refreshed images. MCI MIP Common Interface service. Message handling service An application service that provides a generalised facility for exchanging electronic messages between systems. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Tactical data link One or more data links organised within a given architecture and supporting a standard set of binary messages exchanged between users of that system, for use in military operations. Video service A service for electronic transfer of video information. Voice service A service for electronic transfer of voice information. NETWORK-SERVICE-STATUS A record of the perceived condition of a specific NETWORK-SERVICE as determined by the reporting organisation. NUCLEAR-EVENT A RADIOACTIVE-EVENT involving nuclear materiel and/or nuclear detonation. Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Nuclear attack The delivery of a nuclear weapon against a target. Nuclear release other than attack (ROTA) The release of nuclear material into the environment intentionally or accidentally but not for the intended purpose of conducting an attack. Nuclear sampling The action of detecting a radiological contaminant. Nuclear test The explosion of a nuclear device for test purpose. Nuclear war alert The state of readiness caused by the possibility of atomic bombings. Nuclear waste disposal Removing nuclear polluted substances to a designated storage area. NUCLEAR-WEAPON-EVENT A NUCLEAR-EVENT that involves the detonation of a nuclear device. OBJECT-ITEM An individually identified object that has military or civilian significance. Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. OBJECT-ITEM-ADDRESS An association between an OBJECT-ITEM and an ADDRESS to specify the means by which a FACILITY, ORGANISATION or PERSON can be accessed. OBJECT-ITEM-AFFILIATION A relationship between a specific OBJECT-ITEM and a specific AFFILIATION. Note: This entity is intended to record exceptions to affiliations identified in OBJECT-TYPE. Consequently, the native, normal or expected affiliation is identified by associating the item with an appropriate type. OBJECT-ITEM-ALIAS An additional name for an OBJECT-ITEM. Alternate name A designation of the common additional reference given to an OBJECT-ITEM. Elint notation A 5-character ELINT notation for non-communications electronics emissions related to such equipments. Emissions sorting code A 4-character code which facilitates reporting equipment type that has no associated ELINT notation. Geolocation A standard coded representation of a geolocation of a military organisation or a place with military significance. Track identifier An identifier, that is used in maritime reporting of tracks, which are not identified as "Friend" or "Unknown, assumed friend". OBJECT-ITEM-ASSOCIATION A relationship of an OBJECT-ITEM as a subject with another OBJECT-ITEM as an object. Administers The subject ORGANISATION is responsible for the administration of the object FACILITY. Augments The subject PERSON extends the capacity of the object PERSON in his tasks. Command and control The subject ORGANISATION has a command and control association with the object ORGANISATION. Consumes The subject ORGANISATION expends the object MATERIEL. Contains A subject MATERIEL holds an object MATERIEL. Controls The subject OBJECT-ITEM has authority over the object OBJECT-ITEM. Coordinates use of The subject ORGANISATION arranges the scheduling for the object FACILITY. Detects The subject OBJECT-ITEM perceives the object OBJECT-ITEM as being of possible military interest but without being able to recognise it. Disestablishes The subject ORGANISATION terminates the function or physical presence of the object OBJECT-ITEM. Employs The subject OBJECT-ITEM is the permanent or temporary user of the object OBJECT-ITEM. Encloses The subject OBJECT-ITEM encompasses the whole of object OBJECT-ITEM. Establishes The subject ORGANISATION sets up the function or physical presence of the object OBJECT-ITEM. Exploits The subject PERSON takes advantage of the object PERSON. Fire unit and combat support The subject ORGANISATION has a fire unit and combat support association with the object ORGANISATION. Has as a consultant The subject ORGANISATION uses the object PERSON to provide expert of professional advice. Has as a liaison officer The subject ORGANISATION has in place the object PERSON on a temporary basis with the objective of coordinating actions. Has as a member The subject ORGANISATION has as a member the object PERSON. Has as an operative The subject ORGANISATION uses the object PERSON as a secret or trusted agent. Has as point of contact The subject ORGANISATION has on call the object PERSON with the objective of coordinating details for each element of support required. Has its function physically embodied by The subject CONTROL-FEATURE has its function embodied by the object FACILITY or MATERIEL. Has on assignment The subject ORGANISATION has the object PERSON assigned on a long-term basis. Has on attachment The subject ORGANISATION has the object PERSON assigned on a temporary basis. Has under command for admin The subject ORGANISATION has command responsibility for all administrative and logistic services provided to the object ORGANISATION. Has under command for maint The subject ORGANISATION has command responsibility for daily maintenance services provided to the object ORGANISATION. The object ORGANISATION retains full responsibility for all other administrative functions. Installs The subject ORGANISATION or PERSON places the object MATERIEL in position and connects or adjusts it for use. Intersects The subject CONTROL-FEATURE cuts across or overlaps the object CONTROL-FEATURE. Is a peer of The subject PERSON has equal standing with the object PERSON. Is accounting authority for The subject OBJECT-ITEM has the object OBJECT-ITEM on its account. Is affected by The subject FACILITY is affected by the object FEATURE (applies to METEOROLOGICAL-FEATURE). Is assigned to The subject ORGANISATION is designated for duty at the object FACILITY. Is aunt of The subject PERSON is the aunt of the object PERSON. Is authorised to The subject FACILITY, ORGANISATION or PERSON is granted formal entitlement to the object MATERIEL. Is bounded by The subject OBJECT-ITEM has its boundaries defined by the object OBJECT-ITEM. Is bounded in the front by The subject ORGANISATION has part or all of its frontal boundary specified by the object CONTROL-FEATURE. Is bounded in the rear by The subject ORGANISATION has part or all of its rear boundary specified by the object CONTROL-FEATURE. Is bounded on the left by The subject ORGANISATION has part or all of its left-flank boundary specified by the object CONTROL-FEATURE. Is bounded on the right by The subject ORGANISATION has part or all of its right-flank boundary specified by the object CONTROL-FEATURE. Is brother of The subject PERSON is the brother of the object PERSON. Is captor of The subject ORGANISATION or PERSON has taken possession, as a result of forceful means, of the object OBJECT-ITEM. Is captor of space defined by The subject ORGANISATION has taken possession, as a result of forceful means, of the space associated with the object CONTROL-FEATURE. Is connected to The subject FACILITY is connected to the object FACILITY (e.g. a barracks connected to a command post). Is constrained or enabled by The subject OBJECT-ITEM operates in accordance with procedures implied by the object CONTROL-FEATURE. Is conveyance for The subject MATERIEL is the conveyance for the specified object MATERIEL. Is cousin of The subject PERSON is the cousin of the object PERSON. Is daughter of The subject PERSON is the daughter of the object PERSON. Is end of A relationship between CONTROL-FEATUREs that denotes that the subject CONTROL-FEATURE defines an end point or objective line for the object CONTROL-FEATURE. Is fastened to A subject MATERIEL is temporarily attached to an object MATERIEL. Is father of The subject PERSON is the father of the object PERSON. Is father-in-law of The subject PERSON is the father-in-law of the object PERSON. Is granddaughter of The subject PERSON is the granddaughter of the object PERSON. Is grandfather of The subject PERSON is the grandfather of the object PERSON. Is grandmother of The subject PERSON is the grandmother of the object PERSON. Is grandson of The subject PERSON is the grandson of the object PERSON. Is husband of The subject PERSON is the husband of the object PERSON. Is legal father of The subject PERSON is the legal father of the object PERSON. Is legal mother of The subject PERSON is the legal mother of the object PERSON. Is loaded on A subject MATERIEL is loaded on the object MATERIEL. Is mother of The subject PERSON is the mother of the object PERSON. Is mother-in-law of The subject PERSON is the mother-in-law of the object PERSON. Is nephew of The subject PERSON is the nephew of the object PERSON. Is niece of The subject PERSON is the niece of the object PERSON. Is owner of The subject OBJECT-ITEM is the owner of the object OBJECT-ITEM. Is part of The subject OBJECT-ITEM is a constituent of the object OBJECT-ITEM. Is partially bounded by The subject OBJECT-ITEM is partially bounded by the object OBJECT-ITEM. Is physically partially represented by all of Part of the subject CONTROL-FEATURE is described or delineated by the whole of the object GEOGRAPHIC-FEATURE. Is physically partially represented by part of Part of the subject CONTROL-FEATURE is described or delineated by part of the object GEOGRAPHIC-FEATURE. Is physically represented in its entirety by all of The whole of the subject CONTROL-FEATURE is described by the whole of the object GEOGRAPHIC-FEATURE. Is physically represented in its entirety by part of The whole of the subject CONTROL-FEATURE is described by part of the object GEOGRAPHIC-FEATURE. Is protected by The subject OBJECT-ITEM is kept from harm or attack by the object OBJECT-ITEM. Is secondary to A subject OBJECT-ITEM is designated as secondary to an object OBJECT-ITEM in the order that it is expected to be used. Is sister of The subject PERSON is the sister of the object PERSON. Is situated in The subject OBJECT-ITEM is located within the object OBJECT-ITEM. Is son of The subject PERSON is the son of the object PERSON. Is sponsor for The subject ORGANISATION provides resources in support of the object FACILITY without being responsible for its administration. Is start of A relationship between CONTROL-FEATUREs that denotes that the subject CONTROL-FEATURE defines a starting point or departure line for the object CONTROL-FEATURE. Is successor of A relationship between CONTROL-FEATUREs that denotes an ordering in which the subject CONTROL-FEATURE is the successor of the object CONTROL-FEATURE. Is superior of The subject PERSON is higher in rank, station or authority than the object PERSON. Is supplied by The subject OBJECT-ITEM draws its provisions from the object OBJECT-ITEM. Is supported by The subject OBJECT-ITEM depends on the object OBJECT-ITEM for its logistics or other assistance in the course of its functioning. Is to the left of The subject ORGANISATION is located on the left side of the object CONTROL-FEATURE. Is to the right of The subject ORGANISATION is located on the right side of the object CONTROL-FEATURE. Is uncle of The subject PERSON is the uncle of the object PERSON. Is under command of The subject ORGANISATION or PERSON is under control or authority of the object PERSON. Is wife of The subject PERSON is the wife of the object PERSON. Maintains The subject OBJECT-ITEM keeps the object MATERIEL in good repair or efficiency on a routine basis. Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Observes The subject OBJECT-ITEM perceives the object OBJECT-ITEM by visual or electro-optical imaging means. Operates The subject ORGANISATION is responsible for the operation of the object FACILITY. Partially encloses The subject OBJECT-ITEM encompasses part the object OBJECT-ITEM. Possesses The subject ORGANISATION has physical control of the object MATERIEL with or without authorisation. Provides logistic services to The subject ORGANISATION provides materiel and transportation for the sustainment and movement of the object ORGANISATION. Rates or assesses The subject PERSON provides performance evaluations of the object PERSON. Repairs The subject OBJECT-ITEM restores the object MATERIEL to sound condition after damage or failure. Reports to The subject PERSON is under the direction of the object PERSON for tasking. Serves as The subject OBJECT-ITEM is used for a role that is characterised by the object OBJECT-ITEM. Supplementary The subject ORGANISATION and the object ORGANISATION have additional relationships other than command and control or fire unit and combat support or administrative and combat service support relationships. Transports The subject OBJECT-ITEM is responsible for the movement of the object OBJECT-ITEM. Uses The subject OBJECT-ITEM uses the object OBJECT-ITEM for its intended function while it is controlled by another organisation. OBJECT-ITEM-ASSOCIATION-STATUS A record of the perceived condition of a specific OBJECT-ITEM-ASSOCIATION as determined by the reporting organisation. OBJECT-ITEM-CAPABILITY A perceived value of a specific CAPABILITY of an OBJECT-ITEM. OBJECT-ITEM-GROUP-ACCOUNT A reference to accounting for a set of groups that are associated with the specific OBJECT-ITEM at the time specified by REPORTING-DATA. The accounting may result from or be affected by a specific ACTION. OBJECT-ITEM-GROUP-ACCOUNT-DETAIL The total count and condition of a specific group included in a specific OBJECT-ITEM-GROUP-ACCOUNT. The group is defined as a specific PERSON-TYPE that may also be categorised by a specific GROUP-CHARACTERISTIC. OBJECT-ITEM-LOCATION An association of an OBJECT-ITEM with a LOCATION that enables the geographic position of the OBJECT-ITEM to be specified. The operational meaning of geometry may also be specified. OBJECT-ITEM-OBJECT-TYPE-ESTABLISHMENT A specification of an OBJECT-TYPE-ESTABLISHMENT that is authorised for a specific OBJECT-ITEM. OBJECT-ITEM-REFERENCE-ASSOCIATION A relationship between a specific OBJECT-ITEM and a specific REFERENCE. Has instructions provided in The specific OBJECT-ITEM is provided guidance in the artefact cited in the specific REFERENCE. Is activated by The operational status of the specific OBJECT-ITEM is made active by provisions in the artefact cited in the specific REFERENCE. Is authorised by The specific OBJECT-ITEM is sanctioned by the provisions in the artefact cited in the specific REFERENCE. Is deactivated by The operational status of the specific OBJECT-ITEM is made inactive by provisions in the artefact cited in the specific REFERENCE. Is described in The specific OBJECT-ITEM is depicted in the artefact cited in the specific REFERENCE. Is graphically depicted by The specific OBJECT-ITEM is pictorially described in the artefact cited in the specific REFERENCE. Is referenced by The specific OBJECT-ITEM is alluded to in the artefact cited in the specific REFERENCE. Is reported in The specific OBJECT-ITEM is given a formal account in the artefact cited in the specific REFERENCE. OBJECT-ITEM-STATUS A record of the perceived condition of a specific OBJECT-ITEM as determined by the reporting organisation. Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. OBJECT-ITEM-TYPE A record of the perceived classification of a specific OBJECT-ITEM as a specific OBJECT-TYPE. OBJECT-REFERENCE A RELATIVE-COORDINATE-SYSTEM that has its frame of reference defined by using the position and orientation of a specific OBJECT-ITEM at a given point in time. OBJECT-TYPE An individually identified class of objects that has military or civilian significance. Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. OBJECT-TYPE-AFFILIATION A relationship between a specific OBJECT-TYPE and a specific AFFILIATION that identifies an inherent allegiance. OBJECT-TYPE-CAPABILITY-NORM The standard value of a specific CAPABILITY of an OBJECT-TYPE. OBJECT-TYPE-ESTABLISHMENT The authorisation or other form of specification that associates with the established OBJECT-TYPE numbers of specific OBJECT-TYPEs under specified conditions. Complete equipment schedule A list of the associated ancillaries, accessories, tools, literature and spares which, when scheduled together, form a composite vehicle, equipment or store. Parts catalogue A list showing the disassembly build order of an equipment, identifying the assemblies, sub-assemblies and components which comprise the equipment (or assemblies and sub-assemblies). OBJECT-TYPE-ESTABLISHMENT-OBJECT-TYPE-DETAIL The number of a specific OBJECT-TYPE that is authorised by a specific OBJECT-TYPE-ESTABLISHMENT. OBJECT-TYPE-REFERENCE-ASSOCIATION A relationship between a specific OBJECT-TYPE and a specific REFERENCE. Has capabilities defined in The specific OBJECT-TYPE is competent to perform according to provisions in the artefact cited in the specific REFERENCE. Has training supported by The training for a specific OBJECT-TYPE is aided by the artefact cited in the specific REFERENCE. Is described by The specific OBJECT-TYPE is depicted in the artefact cited in the specific REFERENCE. Is maintained using The maintenance of the specific OBJECT-TYPE is performed according to the provisions in the artefact cited in the specific REFERENCE. Is procured using The specific OBJECT-TYPE is acquired according to provisions in the artefact cited in the specific REFERENCE. Is referenced in The specific OBJECT-TYPE is alluded to in the artefact cited in the specific REFERENCE. Is specified by The specific OBJECT-TYPE is specified by the provisions in the artefact cited in the specific REFERENCE. OPERATIONAL-INFORMATION-GROUP A CONTEXT that encompasses a set of pre-defined operational information. Composed plan The specific OPERATIONAL-INFORMATION-GROUP represents all of planning data associated with a given organisation. Planning data from a higher echelon but pertaining to the given organisation may be included as part of this data set. Correlated enemy and unknown The specific OPERATIONAL-INFORMATION-GROUP represents aggregated data about opposing or unknown force elements. Both factual reports and estimates may be included as part of the OPERATIONAL-INFORMATION-GROUP. Friendly and neutral (non-organisational) The specific OPERATIONAL-INFORMATION-GROUP represents data about objects, such as facilities and control measures, that a given organisation controls or is responsible for directly. Friendly and neutral (organisational) The specific OPERATIONAL-INFORMATION-GROUP represents essential data about friendly and neutral organisations. The data set includes as a minimum holdings, status, and location. Globally significant The specific OPERATIONAL-INFORMATION-GROUP represents data that cannot be aggregated and does not fall within the scope of other predefined subcategories. Uncorrelated enemy and unknown The specific OPERATIONAL-INFORMATION-GROUP represents factual data about individual detection or report of opposing or unknown force elements without the data being aggregated. OPERATIONAL-INFORMATION-GROUP-ORGANISATION-ASSOCIATION A relationship of a specific OPERATIONAL-INFORMATION-GROUP with a specific ORGANISATION for specifying the role of the ORGANISATION with respect to the OPERATIONAL-INFORMATION-GROUP. Is under operational responsibility of The specific OPERATIONAL-INFORMATION-GROUP has the specific ORGANISATION as the operationally responsible party for creating and populating it. Is under proxy responsibility for The specific OPERATIONAL-INFORMATION-GROUP is currently maintained by the specified ORGANISATION on behalf of the operationally responsible organisation. OPERATIONAL-INFORMATION-GROUP-ORGANISATION-ASSOCIATION-STATUS A record of the perceived state of a specific OPERATIONAL-INFORMATION-GROUP-ORGANISATION-ASSOCIATION-STATUS as determined by the establishing organisation. ORBIT-AREA A SURFACE that is (a) an open rectangular section defined by its width and the distance between the two specific POINTS, (b) is closed by two half-circles with radii equal to half the width, and is positioned left, centred, or right with respect to the line formed by the defining points. ORGANISATION An OBJECT-ITEM that is an administrative or functional structure. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. ORGANISATION-ACTION-ASSOCIATION A relationship indicating the role of a specific ORGANISATION with respect to a specific ACTION. Approves Authorises a specific ACTION. Controls The specific ORGANISATION that is in charge of the direction, coordination and execution of a specific ACTION-TASK. Initiates Starts the planning or execution of a specific ACTION. Is coordinating agent for Responsible for coordinating the ACTION when two, or more, resources are involved. Is interested in The specific ORGANISATION takes an interest in the specific ACTION. Is liaison for Denotes the ORGANISATION that acts as the liaison in connection with an ACTION. Is point of contact for Denotes the organisation to be contacted in connection with an ACTION. Is scramble agency for An agency that has the authority to issue an order directing take-off of aircraft as quickly as possible usually followed by mission instructions. Observed The specific ORGANISATION has witnessed the specific ACTION. Plans Performs the detailing of a specific ACTION. Provides direction for States the commander's guidance or intent for. Reported The specific ORGANISATION accounts for its specific ACTION. Requests Indicates a need for. Suspected The specific ORGANISATION inclines to think that the specific ACTION has occurred, is occurring or will occur. ORGANISATION-ACTION-TASK-RULE-OF-ENGAGEMENT-STATUS The status of the relationship between a specific ORGANISATION and a specific ACTION-TASK-RULE-OF-ENGAGEMENT with respect to a request for application, a request for cancellation, or an authorisation. Authorisation request The ORGANISATION requests the activation of a particular RULE-OF-ENGAGEMENT for a specific ACTION-TASK. Authorise The ORGANISATION activates a particular RULE-OF-ENGAGEMENT for a specific ACTION-TASK. Cancel The ORGANISATION deactivates a particular RULE-OF-ENGAGEMENT for a specific ACTION-TASK. Cancellation request The ORGANISATION requests the deactivation of a particular RULE-OF-ENGAGEMENT for a specific ACTION-TASK. Deny request The ORGANISATION denies a request for activation or cancellation of a particular RULE-OF-ENGAGEMENT for a specific ACTION-TASK. ORGANISATION-MATERIEL-TYPE-ASSOCIATION A relationship of an ORGANISATION as a subject with a MATERIEL-TYPE as an object. ORGANISATION-REFERENCE-ASSOCIATION A relationship between a specific ORGANISATION and a specific REFERENCE. Is approval authority for The specific ORGANISATION is authorised to approve the artefact cited in the specific REFERENCE. Is classification authority for The specific ORGANISATION is classification authority for the artefact cited in the specific REFERENCE. Is configuration manager of The specific ORGANISATION is responsible for maintaining the configuration of the artefact cited in the specific REFERENCE. Is creator of The specific ORGANISATION is responsible for producing the artefact cited in the specific REFERENCE. Is planner of The specific ORGANISATION is responsible for the planning aspects of the artefact cited in the specific REFERENCE. Is release authority for The specific ORGANISATION is release authority for the artefact cited in the specific REFERENCE. ORGANISATION-STATUS An OBJECT-ITEM-STATUS that is a record of condition of a specific ORGANISATION. ORGANISATION-STRUCTURE The hierarchical configuration of a specific root ORGANISATION where the configuration is specified by reference to a set of associations between instances of OBJECT-ITEM. ORGANISATION-STRUCTURE-DETAIL The identification of a specific OBJECT-ITEM-ASSOCIATION as an element in a specific ORGANISATION-STRUCTURE. ORGANISATION-TYPE An OBJECT-TYPE that represents administrative or functional structures. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. PERSON An OBJECT-ITEM that is a human being to whom military or civilian significance is attached. PERSON-IDENTIFICATION-DOCUMENT A document used to identify a specific PERSON. PERSON-LANGUAGE-SKILL A proficiency or ability of a specific PERSON with regard to a specific language. PERSON-STATUS An OBJECT-ITEM-STATUS that is a record of condition of a specific PERSON. PERSON-TYPE An OBJECT-TYPE that represents human beings about whom information is to be held. Civilian A PERSON-TYPE who is not a uniformed member of a regular armed force. Military A PERSON-TYPE who is a uniformed member of a regular armed force. Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Paramilitary A PERSON-TYPE who is a member of an irregular armed force. PHYSICAL-ADDRESS An ADDRESS that represents a physical location that is reachable by use of transportation, to include the use of postal services. Mailing address An address to which a specific piece of mail is sent. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Physical address The actual address of a facility, organisation or person. Postmark The mark affixed to a mailed item by the post office. Return address An address to which a specific piece of mail should be returned to if not delivered. POINT A zero dimensional LOCATION. POINT-REFERENCE A RELATIVE-COORDINATE-SYSTEM that uses three specific POINTs to establish its frame of reference. POLYARC-AREA A SURFACE that consists of a circular arc and a polygonal segment defined by a specific LINE whose beginning coincides with the initial point of the arc and whose end coincides with the last point of the arc. POLYGON-AREA A SURFACE that has its boundaries defined by a specific LINE. PRECIPITATION A METEOROLOGIC-FEATURE that specifies the type of particulate matter in the Earth's atmosphere and the rate of its descent onto the Earth's surface. Drizzle Fairly uniform precipitation composed exclusively of fine drops (diameter less than 0.02 inch or 0.5 mm) very close together. Drizzle appears to float while following air currents although, unlike fog droplets, it falls to the ground. It usually falls from low stratus clouds and is frequently accompanied by low visibility and fog. Freezing drizzle Drizzle which freezes upon impact with the ground, with objects in flight, or with objects on the ground. Produces glaze (clear) ice. Freezing rain Rain that freezes on impact with the ground, with objects in flight, or with objects on the ground. Produces glaze (clear) ice. Hail Precipitation in the form of small balls or other pieces of ice falling separately or frozen together in irregular lumps. Hailstones consist of alternate opaque and clear layers of ice in most cases. Hail is normally associated with thunderstorms and surface temperatures above freezing. Ice crystals A fall of unbranched (snow crystals are branched) ice crystals in the form of needles, columns, or plates. They are termed "ice prisms" in synoptic observations. Ice crystals are often so tiny they seem to be suspended in air. They may fall from a cloud or from clear air. The crystals are visible mainly when they glitter in the sunshine or other bright light (diamond dust), thus producing a luminous pillar or other optical phenomena. This hydrometer (rarely more than the lightest precipitation), which is frequent in polar regions, occurs only at very low temperatures in stable air masses. Ice pellets Precipitation of transparent or translucent pellets of ice, which are round or irregular, rarely conical, and have a diameter of 0.2 inch (5 mm) or less. The pellets usually rebound when striking hard ground and make a sound on impact. There are two main types: hard grains of ice consisting of frozen raindrops or melted and refrozen snowflakes and pellets of snow encased in a thin layer of ice formed from the freezing, either of droplets intercepted by the pellets, or of water resulting from the partial melting of the pellets. No precipitation No measurable precipitation. Rain Precipitation, either in the form of drops larger than 0.02 inch (0.5 mm), or smaller drops, which in contrast to drizzle, are widely separated. Rain shower The rain changes intensity or starts and stops abruptly. These showers fall exclusively from cumuliform clouds. Sleet A condition with precipitation of rain and snow. Snow Frozen precipitation in the form of white or translucent hexagonal ice crystals that fall in soft, white flakes. Snow grains Precipitation of very small, white, opaque particles of ice; the solid equivalent of drizzle. The grains are fairly flat or elongated. Diameters are generally less than 0.04 inch (1 mm). When the grains hit hard ground, they do not bounce or shatter. They usually fall in very small quantities from stratus clouds (or occasionally from fog). Snow shower Snow changes intensity or starts and stops abruptly. These showers fall exclusively from cumuliform clouds. PRIVATE-SECTOR-ORGANISATION-TYPE An ORGANISATION-TYPE that is a non-government organisation and is constituted for business, commerce, manufacturing, trade, relief or philanthropy. Agricultural A PRIVATE-SECTOR-ORGANISATION-TYPE whose predominant business is the production and processing of agricultural products. Defence industry A PRIVATE-SECTOR-ORGANISATION-TYPE whose predominant business is defence in nature. Fishing industry A PRIVATE-SECTOR-ORGANISATION-TYPE whose predominant business is the production and processing of seafood products. Manufacturing A PRIVATE-SECTOR-ORGANISATION-TYPE whose predominant business is manufacturing in nature. Multi-national A PRIVATE-SECTOR-ORGANISATION-TYPE whose predominant business is multi-national in scope and nature. News media A PRIVATE-SECTOR-ORGANISATION-TYPE whose predominant business is the gathering and dissemination of news. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Philanthropic A PRIVATE-SECTOR-ORGANISATION-TYPE whose predominant business is philanthropic in nature. Retail A PRIVATE-SECTOR-ORGANISATION-TYPE whose predominant business is retail in nature. Trade A PRIVATE-SECTOR-ORGANISATION-TYPE whose predominant business is trade in nature. QUAY A FACILITY that is a solidly constructed platform, usually parallel to the shoreline of navigable water, alongside which a vessel can be docked or berthed and, on which, the vessel can be accessed and cargo can be loaded or unloaded on one side of the vessel only. RADIOACTIVE-EVENT A CBRN-EVENT involving radioactive materiel(s). Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Radiation alarm An action by which a radiological detector is triggered or a group is warned. RADIOACTIVE-MATERIEL-TYPE A CONSUMABLE-MATERIEL-TYPE that is a substance which spontaneously emits radiation, and which may kill, seriously injure, or incapacitate personnel through its physiological effects or causes the deterioration of materiel. Cesium-137 A radioactive isotope of the chemical element of atomic number 55, a soft, silvery, rare, extremely reactive metal of the alkali metal group. Cobalt-60 A radioactive isotope of the chemical element of atomic number 27, a hard silvery-white magnetic metal. Fresh reactor fuel Nuclear reactor fuel that has not yet been used in a live nuclear reactor. Iodine-133 A radioactive isotope of the chemical element of atomic number 53, a halogen forming black crystals and a violet vapour. Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Nuclear release other than attack (ROTA) An intended or non-intended release of nuclear radiation from a non-militarily significant source or weapon. Nuclear weapon fallout Radioactive residues originating in a nuclear explosion. Plutonium-239 A radioactive isotope of the chemical element of atomic number 94, a dense silvery radioactive metal of the actinide series, used as a fuel in nuclear reactors and as an explosive in nuclear fission weapons. Spent reactor fuel Nuclear reactor fuel that has been used in a live nuclear reactor. Toxic industrial material A generic term for radioactive compounds in solid, liquid, aerosolised or gaseous form. These may be used, or stored for use, for industrial, commercial, medical, military or domestic purposes. RADIOLOGICAL-EVENT A RADIOACTIVE-EVENT involving radioactive materiel(s) but not involving nuclear materiel(s) and/or nuclear detonation. RAILCAR-TYPE An EQUIPMENT-TYPE that is designed to operate on rail tracks. Locomotive A detachable, wheeled engine used for pulling trains. Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Railed equipment Mobile equipment that uses rails to move on, for example, dockyard cranes. Rolling stock Generic term for wagons, either passenger, freight or specialised that are used to form a train. Train A self-propelled passenger carrying vehicle that runs on rails. Tram A passenger carrying vehicle that runs on rails normally along roads, with minimal earthworks, typically powered by electricity from overhead power cables via a pantograph. RAILWAY A FACILITY that is a track or set of tracks made of steel rails along which trains run. REFERENCE Identification of a record of information. REFERENCE-ASSOCIATION A relationship of a REFERENCE as a subject with another REFERENCE as an object. Cancels The artefact in the subject REFERENCE cancels the artefact in the object REFERENCE. Graphically depicts information contained in The artefact in the subject REFERENCE graphically depicts the information in the artefact in the object REFERENCE. Includes The artefact in the subject REFERENCE includes the artefact in the object REFERENCE. Is an amendment to The artefact in the subject REFERENCE is an amendment to the artefact in the object REFERENCE. Is attachment to The artefact in the subject REFERENCE is an attachment to the artefact in the object REFERENCE. Is derived from The artefact in the subject REFERENCE is derived from the artefact in the object REFERENCE. Is modification of The artefact in the subject REFERENCE is a modification of the artefact in the object REFERENCE. Provides authority for The stipulations of the artefact in the subject REFERENCE provide authority for the artefact in the object REFERENCE. References The artefact in the subject REFERENCE references the artefact in the object REFERENCE. Supersedes The artefact in the subject REFERENCE supersedes the artefact in the object REFERENCE. Supplements The artefact in the subject REFERENCE supplements the artefact in the object REFERENCE. RELATIVE-COORDINATE-SYSTEM A rectangular frame of reference defined by an origin, x and y axes in the horizontal plane, and a z-axis. The vertical z-axis is normal to the xy-plane with positive direction determined from the right-hand rule when the x-axis is rotated toward the y-axis. RELATIVE-POINT A POINT whose position is specified with respect to a specific RELATIVE-COORDINATE-SYSTEM. REPORTING-DATA The specification of source, quality and timing that applies to reported data. Assumed A REPORTING-DATA that points to data that is considered to be valid without being based on fact or observation. Erroneous A REPORTING-DATA that points to data that is wrong. Extrapolated A REPORTING-DATA that points to data that is based on an extrapolation of known data. Inferred A REPORTING-DATA that points to data derived from multiple sources. Planned A REPORTING-DATA that points to data expected to be true in the future. Reported A REPORTING-DATA that points to data based on fact or observation. REPORTING-DATA-ABSOLUTE-TIMING A REPORTING-DATA that specifies effective datetime that is referenced to Universal Time. REPORTING-DATA-RELATIVE-TIMING A REPORTING-DATA that specifies effective timing that is referenced to a specific ACTION-TASK. REQUEST An ACTION-TASK that states a requirement. Action To discover the actions of an ACTION-OBJECTIVE (OBJECT-ITEM) by any means. Association To discover the relation between two ACTION-OBJECTIVEs (OBJECT-ITEMs) by any means. Capability To discover the capability of an ACTION-OBJECTIVE (OBJECT-ITEM) by any means. Holding To discover the holding of an ACTION-OBJECTIVE (OBJECT-ITEM) by any means. Hostility To recognise the friendly or enemy character of an ACTION-OBJECTIVE (OBJECT-ITEM) by any means. Location To discover the location of an ACTION-OBJECTIVE (OBJECT-ITEM) by any means. Presence To discover the manifestation of an ACTION-OBJECTIVE in the area of operational interest specified through another ACTION-OBJECTIVE (OBJECT-ITEM: FACILITY, FEATURE). Status To recognise the status of an ACTION-OBJECTIVE (OBJECT-ITEM) by any means. Type To recognise the type of an ACTION-OBJECTIVE (OBJECT-ITEM) by any means. REQUEST-ANSWER An indication of the nature of a response to a specific REQUEST for information. No An answer in the negative. Unanswerable The information specified in the REQUEST cannot be obtained. Unknown Answer cannot be formulated due to the absence of information. Yes An answer in the affirmative. REQUEST-ANSWER-ELEMENT A relationship between a specific REQUEST-ANSWER and a specific REPORTING-DATA that provides linkage to amplifying information for a REQUEST-ANSWER. ROAD A FACILITY that is a path or way with a specially prepared surface. Lane The specific ROAD is a track or lane. Local The specific ROAD is a local road or street. Main The specific ROAD is a main road, highway or federal road. Motorway The specific ROAD is a motorway or expressway. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Pedestrian The specific ROAD is a pedestrian road. Railway The specific ROAD is a railway road. Regional The specific ROAD is a regional, secondary or district road. ROUTE A CONTROL-FEATURE that is the prescribed course to be travelled from a specific point of origin to a specific destination. ROUTE-SEGMENT A portion of a route usually without an intermediate stop, as defined by two consecutive significant points. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. ROUTE-TYPE A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that is the prescribed course to be travelled from a point of origin to a destination. Advisory route A designated route along which air traffic advisory service is available. Air corridor A restricted air route to travel; specified for use by friendly aircraft to prevent fratricide. Note: The Air Corridor is punctuated with Air Control Points (ACPs) at the appropriate places. Air route Established to route non-operational and operational support traffic through air defences in the rear area. Air traffic services route A specified route designed for channelling the flow of traffic as necessary for the provision of air traffic services (ATS). Airway A control area or portion thereof established in the form of a corridor equipped with radio navigational aids. Alternate supply route A route or routes designated within an area of operations to provide for the movement of traffic when main supply routes become disabled or congested. Approach corridor Airspace established for the safe passage of land based aircraft joining or departing a maritime force. Area navigation route An air traffic services route established for the use of aircraft capable of employing area navigation. Conditional route A non-permanent air traffic service route or portion thereof which can be planned and used only under certain conditions. Conventional route Conventional route. DCT Direct routing. Egress route An outbound route from a specific area or target. Flight path The line connecting the successive positions occupied, or to be occupied, by an aircraft, missile or space vehicle as it moves through air or space. Great circle route The route that follows the shortest arc between two points on the earth's surface. Ingress route An inbound route to a specific area or target. Lateral route A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with a line location that indicates a route generally parallel to the forward edge of the battle area, which crosses, or feeds into axial routes. Low level transit route A temporary corridor of defined dimensions established in the forward area to minimise the risk to friendly aircraft from friendly air defences or surface forces. Main supply route The route or routes designated with an area of operations on which the bulk of traffic flows in support of military operations. Minimum risk route A temporary corridor of defined dimensions recommended for use by high-speed, fixed-wing aircraft that presents the minimum known hazards to low-flying aircraft transiting the combat zone. Army--An MRR is a temporary flight route recommended for USAF use. It presents the minimum known hazards to low-flying aircraft in the control zone (CZ). The MRR must be approved by the airspace control authority and avoids fire support targets such as air defence weapons, landing zones, pick-up zones, FARPs, and Army airfields. Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Polar route Polar route. Q-route A system of preplanned shipping lanes in mined or potentially mined waters used to minimize the area the mine countermeasures commander has to keep clear of mines in order to provide safe passage for friendly shipping. Q-route-segment A part of a system of preplanned shipping lanes in mined or potentially mined waters used to minimize the area the mine countermeasures commander has to keep clear of mines in order to provide safe passage for friendly shipping. Return to force route Planned route profiles for use by friendly aircraft returning to an aircraft-capable ship. Rhumb line route The route that maintains a constant direction, shown on a map as a line crossing all meridians at the same angle. Special corridor An area established to accommodate the special routing requirements of specific missions. Standard route In air or naval control, a pre-planned single track, assigned with a code name. Standard-use army aircraft flight route Routes that are established below the coordinating altitude to facilitate the movement of Army aviation assets. Normally, these routes are located in the corps through brigade rear area of operations. Supersonic route Supersonic route. TACAN route Tactical air navigation route. Temporary minimum risk route A temporary route established to route air traffic between transit routes or the rear boundary of the forward area and their operations area in direct support of ground operations. Transit route A temporary corridor of defined dimensions established in the forward area to minimise the risk to friendly aircraft from friendly air defences or surface forces. Trunk route Trunk route. Unmanned aerial vehicle route The CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that specifies a route along which an unmanned aerial vehicle travels. Usual coastal route The route that follows the shape or boundary of a coast. Variable track route Any combination of other than standard routes. RULE-OF-ENGAGEMENT A specification of mandatory guidance for the way a given activity is to be executed. RUNWAY A FACILITY that is a specifically prepared surface along which aircraft take off and land. RUNWAY-APPROACH-DIRECTION-ASSOCIATION A relationship of a subject RUNWAY with an object APPROACH-DIRECTION. SLIPWAY A FACILITY that provides a sloping surface or inclined structure leading down to the water. SOLID-SURFACE-STATUS A GEOGRAPHIC-FEATURE-STATUS that is a record of condition of a specific solid surface. SPHERE-VOLUME A GEOMETRIC-VOLUME that has its horizontal boundaries defined by the spherical surface determined by the radius and the specified POINT. STORAGE-CAPABILITY A CAPABILITY, required for planning, of those FACILITYs and MATERIELs or EQUIPMENT-TYPEs and FACILITY-TYPEs that are deemed as having the ability to hold a specific MATERIEL-TYPE. SUBSURFACE-VESSEL-TYPE A vessel principally designed to operate under the water surface. Deep submergence vehicle Submersible designed to operate at great depth (more than 300 metres). Deep submergence vehicle, military Military operated submersible designed to operate at great depth (more than 300 metres). Deep submersible rescue vehicle (military) Military operated submersible designed for submarine rescue operations at great depth (more than 300 metres) and military operated. Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Submarine, attack, guided missile Submarine fitted with underwater to surface or surface-to-surface missiles. Submarine, attack, guided missile, nuclear Submarine fitted with underwater to surface or surface-to-surface missiles with nuclear power. Submarine, attack, nuclear Nuclear propelled attack submarine with both anti-submarine and anti-surface capability. Submarine, auxiliary Submarine used mainly in a non-combatant role which has at least a residual combat capability. Submarine, auxiliary, nuclear powered Submarine used mainly in a non-combatant role that has at least a residual combat capability and with nuclear power. Submarine, ballistic missile A subsurface vessel designed to deliver ballistic missile attacks against assigned targets from either a submerged or surfaced condition. Submarine, ballistic missile, nuclear A subsurface vessel designed to deliver ballistic missile attacks against assigned targets from either a submerged or surfaced condition with nuclear power. Submarine, coastal Submarine designed primarily for operations in coastal and shallow waters. Submarine, general General designator for a warship, capable of operating under water and usually equipped with torpedoes, missiles and a periscope. Submarine, midget, swimmer Midget submarine or submersible designed primarily for special operations and operated by naval forces. Submarine, military capability unknown Submarine whose full military capability is unknown or has not been determined. Submarine, military capability unknown, nuclear powered Submarine with nuclear power whose full military capability is unknown or has not been determined. Submarine, patrol Long-range patrol submarine. May have primary anti- surface or anti-submarine role. Submarine, training Submarine used primarily in a training role but with at least a residual combat capability. Submersible, general (commercial) General designator for non-combatant submersible. Submersible, rescue, military Military operated submersible designed specifically for underwater rescue operations. Submersible, rescue (commercial) Submersible designed specifically for underwater rescue operations. Submersible, research, military Military operated submersible with no combat capability used in research role. Submersible, research (commercial) Submersible with no combat capability used in research role. SURFACE A two-dimensional LOCATION. SURFACE-VESSEL-TYPE A vessel principally designed to operate on the water surface. Aircraft carrier, ASW Carrier capable of operating VSTOL and/or helicopters in sustained anti-submarine warfare (ASW) area operations and escort duties. Aircraft carrier, general General designator for aircraft/multi-role aircraft carrier. Aircraft carrier, guided missile Designator for multi-role aircraft carriers, fitted with one or more force guided missile systems. Aircraft carrier, guided missile, nuclear power Designator for multi-role aircraft carriers, fitted with one or more force guided missile systems, nuclear powered. Aircraft carrier, helicopter/VSTOL Aircraft carrier without arrest gear/catapult operating VSTOL aircraft and/or helicopters that is not an amphibious or minewarfare ship. Aircraft carrier, helicopter/VSTOL, guided missile Aircraft carrier without arrest gear/catapult operating VSTOL aircraft and/or helicopters which is not an amphibious or minewarfare ship, fitted with one or more force guided missile systems. Aircraft carrier, helicopter/VSTOL, guided missile, nuclear powered Aircraft carrier without arrest gear/catapult operating VSTOL aircraft and/or helicopters which is not an amphibious or minewarfare ship, fitted with one or more force guided missile systems and with nuclear power. Aircraft carrier, helicopter/VSTOL, nuclear powered Aircraft carrier without arrest gear/catapult operating VSTOL aircraft and/or helicopters that is not an amphibious or minewarfare ship, having nuclear power. Aircraft carrier, light Designator for multi-role aircraft carriers under a certain tonnage (tbd). Aircraft carrier, light, guided missile Designator for multi-role aircraft carriers, fitted with one or more force guided missile systems under a certain tonnage (tbd). Aircraft carrier, nuclear powered Designator for multi-role aircraft carriers with nuclear power. Aircraft carrier, training Designator for multi-role aircraft carriers used primarily in a training role. Aircraft ferry/cargo ship Ship at least 80 metres employed to transport general cargo and provisions. No underway replenishment facilities, employed to transport aircraft and aircraft spares. Aircraft rescue vessel Any ship equipped to rescue personnel trapped in a sunken aircraft. May also have facilities to salvage sunken aircraft. Ambulance boat Craft 40 metres or less employed to transport sick/wounded and/or medical personnel. Ammunition ship Ship about 120 metres or more capable of transporting 5000 or more tons of ammunition and capable of providing underway replenishment of ammunition. Ammunition ship, small Ship between 40-120 metres handling less than 5000 tons of ammunition and capable of providing underway replenishment of ammunition. Ammunition ship, transport Ship capable of transporting 5000 or more tons of ammunition but lacking sophisticated underway replenishment capabilities. Ammunition ship, transport, small Ship capable of handling less than 5000 tons of ammunition but lacking sophisticated underway replenishment capabilities. Amphibious assault ship, beaching Amphibious ship designed for beaching operations. Amphibious assault ship, general A large general purpose ship which embarks and lands elements of an assault force in both organic helicopters and organic landing craft. Capable of carrying about 1800 assault troops. Must have internal stowage and ramp, and flooded well capability for vehicles or craft. Amphibious assault ship, helicopter A large helicopter carrier with the mission of transporting and landing about 1800 assault troops with its organic aircraft. Employment of organic landing craft is not a principle function. Amphibious assault ship, multi-purpose A large multi-purpose amphibious ship that embarks and lands elements of a landing force by helicopter, landing craft and amphibious vehicles. Can also conduct sea control and power projection missions with VSTOL aircraft and ASW helicopters. Amphibious assault vehicle Wheeled vehicle designed to carry assault troops in amphibious operations. Amphibious cargo ship Ship which carries supplies for amphibious assaults and can land the same in its own organic landing craft. Amphibious fire support ship Landing ship converted for use in amphibious assaults. Armament is usually rocket launchers, but may also have bombardment guns. May or may not carry troops. Amphibious force flagship or amphibious command ship Command ship for amphibious task force and landing operations. May carry a limited number of troops and supplies for the headquarters element of the landing force. Amphibious ship, general General designator for amphibious vessels. Amphibious transport, dock Ship that carries about 1000 troops. Capable of carrying up to 9 LCM (Landing craft, mechanized). Primarily a troop ship and armoured car carrier, with considerable internal berthing space. Must have permanent helicopter platform. Amphibious transport, personnel A large ship capable of carrying 1300-1500 assault troops and capable of landing them in its own organic landing craft. Armed customs gunboat Armed vessel operated by customs. Size may vary. Armed police gunboat Armed vessel operated by police. Size may vary. Assault craft, gun equipped Assault landing craft equipped with guns. Assault craft, missile equipped Landing craft equipped with other than force guided missiles. Assault ship, personnel Amphibious ship designed specifically to carry personnel. Assault ship, tank Assault ship optimised for carrying tanks. Attack boat, guided missile High speed (35 knots) anti-surface ship patrol craft in size range 20 - 30 metres with torpedoes and with a force guided missile system. Attack boat, guided missile, air cushion High speed (35 knots) anti-surface ship patrol craft in size range 20 - 30 metres fitted with torpedoes and with a force guided missile system and is of an air cushion or surface effect design. Attack boat, guided missile, hydrofoil High speed (35 knots) anti-surface ship patrol craft in size range 20 - 30 metres fitted with torpedoes and with force guided missile system and hydrofoils. Attack boat, guided missile, training High speed (35 knots) anti-surface ship patrol craft in size range 20 - 30 metres fitted with torpedoes and with force guided missile system and used primarily in a training role. Auxiliary, miscellaneous Ship 40 metres or more employed in general or multi-purpose functions of support, training, R&D, or a testing nature. Auxiliary aircraft landing training ship Training carrier for command and fleet carrier qualification requirements. Auxiliary flag or command ship Ship 55 metres or more used to provide afloat communications facilities and accommodation for a force commander and his operations staff. Auxiliary floating drydock, large Floating dock capable of docking ships of all sizes. Auxiliary floating drydock, medium Floating dock capable of docking medium and small ships. Auxiliary floating drydock, small Floating dock capable of docking small ships. Auxiliary repair dock Dry dock with repair facilities for all ship sizes. Auxiliary rescue craft Vessel designed for local rescue operations inshore or offshore. Auxiliary ship, general General designator for all naval auxiliary ship types. Aviation logistic support ship Large ship equipped to provide aviation logistic support. Aviation supply ship Ship equipped to carry and supply aviation stores. Aviation tender General designator for vessels that have repair and support facilities for aircraft. Aviation tender, guided missile support Ship with supply and support facilities for airborne guided missiles. Barge, cable Craft used to carry cables for laying. Barge, disposal, nuclear waste Barge specifically designed for the disposal of nuclear waste. Barge, fuel oil Craft of any design 60 metres or less used to store and transport POL products. Barge, garbage Self-propelled craft used for the collection of garbage. Barge, garbage 2 Craft, probably self-propelled, used for collecting garbage from ships. Barge, gasoline Craft 60 metres or less used to store and transport clean petroleum products. Barge, heating Craft of any size used to provide heat to moored ships or ship facilities. Barge, non-self propelled A vessel that has no power of its own and must be towed. Barge, nuclear ship support Craft used to transport radioactive materials. Barge, oil storage POL (petroleum oil and lubricant) storage barge that cannot be towed around the harbour. Barge, oil storage, submersible POL (Petroleum oil and lubricants) storage barge that cannot be towed around the harbour but does sink below the water surface when filled. Barge, pontoon storage Craft used to stow pontoons. Barge, radiological repair Barge used to repair and/or service radioactive equipment. Barge, repair, berthing and messing Craft which both serves as a floating work ship and has berthing facilities for the assigned personnel. It provides messing facilities. Barge, repair and berthing Craft which both serves as a floating work ship and has berthing facilities for the assigned personnel. May/may not provide messing facilities as well. Barge, salvage Any utility barge used for salvage. Barge, self-propelled General designator for self-propelled barges. Barge, special liquid Craft 60 metres or less designed to transport fluids other than POL products or water in harbour areas. Barge, special purpose, non-self propelled Barge used for various designated special purposes. Barge, target Self-propelled craft used to simulate a target. Barge, water Craft used to transport and store potable water. Barracks craft Ship of at least 120 metres employed to transport troops, their supplies and equipment but also with capability of providing barrack facilities. Barracks ship A self-propelled of any size employed as a mobile base facility and support ship for the crews of other vessels (usually small craft) and has no repair facilities. Battleship, general Capital surface ship designed for surface action with a reasonable compromise between speed, protection and armament that may include guided missiles. A very large, heavily armoured vessel. Buoy tender Ship 40 metres or more employed for the placing and tending of buoys and aids to navigation in coastal and adjoining waters. Buoy tender, heavy lift Ship 40 metres or more employed for the placing and tending of buoys and aids to navigation in coastal and adjoining waters with heavy lift capability. Cable tender yard craft Craft under 30 metres used to lay, retrieve and maintain submarine cables. Cable/netlaying ship Ship equipped for cable or netlaying. Cable/netlaying ship, small Smaller ship equipped for cable or netlaying. Cargo ship, light (naval) Ship at least 40 - 80 metres employed to transport general cargo and provisions. No underway replenishment facilities. Cargo ship, roll-on roll-off (naval) Ship at least 40 metres overall designed to transport vehicles, guns and tanks in a non-combatant situation. Must have roll-on/roll-off capability for vehicles. Cargo ship (naval) Ship at least 80 metres employed to transport general cargo and provisions. No underway replenishment facilities. Casualty transport ship Ship of at least 40 metres whose primary purpose is sustaining post operative casualties during transport out of theatre. Not declared by ICRC/red crescent (TU ships only). May be armed and carrying secure communications. Catamaran Sail or engine powered vessel with twin hulls. Catboat Small fishing vessel of specific design, usually powered by sail. Combat stores ship (naval) Large ship, usually over 165 metres capable of underway alongside replenishment of ships with refrigerated and dry provisions, technical spares, ammunition, and general stores. May carry POL but main emphasis is on mixed replenishment. Combat support ship, fast (naval) Large ship over 230 metres, capable of speeds of 25 knots or more and/or providing rapid and simultaneous underway replenishment of ships at sea with POL, ammunition, refrigerated and dry provisions, spare parts and general stores. Primary emphasis is on POL replenishment. Command craft, miscellaneous Craft 40 metres or less employed as a command ship but not designed for use at sea. Communications ship, small Small auxiliary optimised for communications duties. Corvette A speedy, lightly armed warship smaller than a destroyer. Corvette, coast guard General designator for frigate. A coast guard surface combatant in size range of about 75-150 metres, fitted primarily to fulfil an ASW role. Craft, torpedo trials Craft used at sea for torpedo trials. Cruiser, general General designator for all cruiser type ships of 140 metres or more. A fast warship of medium tonnage with a long cruising radius and les firepower and armour than a battleship. Cruiser, guided missile Cruiser with one or more force guided missile systems as its main armament. Cruiser, guided missile, helicopter capable Cruiser with one or more force guided missile systems as its main armament, fitted with a flight deck with a primary mission of operating and maintaining helicopters. Cruiser, guided missile, helicopter capable, nuclear powered Cruiser with one or more force guided missile systems as its main armament, fitted with a flight deck with a primary mission of operating and maintaining helicopters but with nuclear power. Cruiser, guided missile, nuclear powered Cruiser with one or more force guided missile systems as its main armament and having nuclear power. Cruiser, gun Cruiser with guns 15 cm (6 inch) or larger as its main armament and with no missile systems. Cruiser, helicopter capable General designator for all cruiser type ships of 140 metres or more, fitted with a flight deck with a primary mission of operating and maintaining helicopters. Customs launch Customs operated small craft less than 20 metres employed in sheltered waters for transporting personnel. Cutter Sailing vessel of cutter design. Deep submergence support ship A ship with special facilities to support deep submergence diving operations. Degaussing vessel Vessel of any size used for degaussing purposes. Deperming ship Ship designed for deperming operations. Depot ship/tender Usually a large ship designed to provide support and depot facilities to other vessels of a specific type. Destroyer, coast guard A coast guard destroyer type ship. Major surface combatant in range of about 95 to 140 metres whole general mission is to conduct operations with strike, ASW and amphibious forces, and to perform screening and convoy duties. May have helicopters not especially fitted for ASW. Destroyer, escort A destroyer type ship optimised for escort duties. Major surface combatant in range of about 95 to 140 metres whole general mission is to conduct operations with strike, ASW and amphibious forces, and to perform screening and convoy duties. May have helicopters not especially fitted for ASW. Destroyer, general General designator for destroyer type ships. Major surface combatant in range of about 95 to 140 metres whole general mission is to conduct operations with strike, ASW and amphibious forces, and to perform screening and convoy duties. May have helicopters not especially fitted for ASW. Destroyer, guided missile A destroyer type ship fitted with one more force guided missile systems. Major surface combatant in range of about 95 to 140 metres whole general mission is to conduct operations with strike, ASW and amphibious forces, and to perform screening and convoy duties. May have helicopters not especially fitted for ASW. Destroyer, helicopter capable A destroyer type ship fitted with a flight deck with a primary mission of operating and maintaining helicopters. Major surface combatant in range of about 95 to 140 metres whole general mission is to conduct operations with strike, ASW and amphibious forces, and to perform screening and convoy duties. May have helicopters not especially fitted for ASW. Destroyer, helicopter capable, guided missile A destroyer type ship fitted with one more force guided missile systems and with a flight deck with a primary mission of operating and maintaining helicopters. Major surface combatant in range of about 95 to 140 metres whole general mission is to operations with strike, ASW and amphibious forces, and to perform screening and convoy duties. May have helicopters not especially fitted for ASW. Destroyer, training A destroyer type ship used primarily in a training role. Major surface combatant in range of about 95 to 140 metres whole general mission is to conduct operations with strike, ASW and amphibious forces, and to perform screening and convoy duties. May have helicopters not especially fitted for ASW. Destroyer tender Ships of any size but usually large, employed primarily to furnish facilities and services for the support and repair of destroyer type ships. Dhow Sailing vessel, usually associated with middle eastern countries of specific design. May be powered by engine or sails, usually used for transportation purposes. Distilling ship (naval) Ship capable of distilling and transporting potable water. Diving tender Craft usually 40 metres or less equipped to provide support for divers. Diving tender 2 Small craft optimised to act as tender for diving operations. Dredger, non self-propelled Craft employed as a dredge. It is not self-propelled. Drone aircraft, catapult control craft Craft equipped with catapult for the launching of drone aircraft and after launch capable of serving as the control craft for the drone. Dry dock, auxiliary, repair, medium Medium and small ship employed as a mobile repair facility providing limited support to various types of ships. Not a lifting ship. Repair primary function, support secondary. Dry dock, floating, workshop Non-self- propelled dry dock with workshop facilities. Dry dock companion craft Craft used to support the operations of a dry dock. Dry dock floating, closed, large Non-self-propelled dry dock, closed bow and stern over 200 metres. Dry dock floating, closed, medium Non-self-propelled dry dock, closed bow and stern between 60-200 metres. Dry dock floating, closed, small Non-self-propelled dry dock, closed bow and stern under 60 metres. Dry dock floating, open, large Non-self-propelled open-ended dry dock 200 metres or more. Dry dock floating, open, medium Non-self-propelled open ended dry dock between 60-200 metres. Dry dock floating, open, small Non-self-propelled open-ended dry dock less than 60 metres. Experimental weapon testing barge Barge used for experimental weapon testing. Ferry boat Boat or craft designed to provide ferry service in coastal and protected waters. Fire service rescue tender Harbour craft operated by customs fire service extensively equipped for firefighting. For this type that capability is more important than horsepower alone. Must have several fire monitors. Fire tug Coastal/harbour tug operated by customs fire service, between 30-40 metres with total horsepower of 1300 or more. Fire/rescue boat, small Harbour craft extensively equipped for firefighting. For this type that capability is more important than horsepower alone. Must have several fire monitors. Fisheries patrol craft Fisheries service operated vessel (fisheries patrol craft) in size range 35-55 metres designed and fitted primarily for escort duties in ASW role. Fisheries research ship Vessel equipped to conduct fisheries research. Fishing vessel, base ship Fishing vessel support ship (other than supplying fuel/water only). Fishing vessel, factory ship Fishing vessel equipped to prepare fish or other seafood into commercial products. Fishing vessel, general Fishing vessel over 30 metres. Fishing vessel, inspection Any ship other than naval used for inspection of fishing vessels. Fishing vessel, refrigerated Fishing vessel equipped with refrigerated holds. Fishing vessel, training Vessel used to train personnel in fisheries techniques. Fishing vessel, whale catcher Fishing vessel equipped to engage in whale hunting. Floating barracks Craft used as accommodation for vessels crews. Floating crane Barge-like vessels usually non-self-propelled equipped with a crane. Floating dredger Craft employed as a dredge. Floating dry dock workshop (hull) Non-self- propelled dry dock with workshop facilities optimised for hull repairs. Floating pile driver Craft used as a pile driver. Floating power barge Craft capable of providing auxiliary power. Floating target Craft built to simulate a target. Floating workshop, repair Craft about 30 metres fitted out as a general or special purpose mobile workshop. Frigate, coast guard A coast guard frigate. A surface combatant in size range of about 75-150 metres. Fitted primarily to fulfil an ASW role. Generally has lighter surface armament than a Destroyer, general. Frigate, general General designator for frigate. A surface combatant in size range of about 75-150 metres. Fitted primarily to fulfil an ASW role. Generally has lighter surface armament than a Destroyer, general. Frigate, guided missile A frigate fitted with one or more force guided missile systems. A surface combatant in size range of about 75-150 metres. Fitted primarily to fulfil an ASW role. Frigate, guided missile, helicopter capable A frigate fitted with one or more force guided missile systems and a flight deck with a primary mission of operating and maintaining helicopters. A surface combatant in size range of about 75-150 metres. Fitted primarily to fulfil an ASW role. Frigate, helicopter capable A frigate fitted with a flight deck with a primary mission of operating and maintaining helicopters. A surface combatant in size range of about 75-150 metres. Fitted primarily to fulfil an ASW role. Frigate, small or corvette General designator for frigate but smaller. A surface combatant in size range of about 75-150 metres. Fitted primarily to fulfil an ASW role. Generally has lighter surface armament than a Destroyer, general. Classification determined by armament or capability. Frigate, small or corvette, guided missile General designator for frigate fitted with one or more force guided missile systems. A surface combatant in size range of about 75-150 metres. Fitted primarily to fulfil an ASW role. Generally has lighter surface armament than a Destroyer, general. Classification determined by armament or capability. Frigate, training General designator for frigate used primarily in a training role. A surface combatant in size range of about 75-150 metres. Fitted primarily to fulfil an ASW role. Generally has lighter surface armament than a Destroyer, general. Classification determined by armament or capability. Gate craft Craft used for control or maintenance of harbour defence equipment. Harbour utility craft Former landing craft, utility in size range 25-55 metres and full load of 120-500 tons with landing ramp/other landing facilities employed for general cargo transport purposes. Hospital ship Ship of at least 40 metres which provides 3rd line medical and surgical care. Declared to and protected by the ICRC (International Committee of the Red Cross/red crescent (TU ships only)) and marked accordingly. Houseboat Vessel designed or converted to provide living accommodation. Hovercraft, ferry Hovercraft fitted to carry passengers and/or vehicles. Hovercraft, general A vehicle or craft that can be supported by a cushion of air ejected downwards against a surface close below it, and can in principle travel over any relatively smooth surface (as a body of water, marshland, gently sloping land) while having no significant contact with it. Hovercraft, scientific research/survey Non-military hovercraft specially equipped for research or survey duties. Hovercraft, small Non-military hovercraft under ?? Metres. Hovercraft, transport cargo Hovercraft capable of carrying vehicles and cargo. Not fitted to carry passengers. Hovercraft ice breaker Hovercraft specially fitted to assist in icebreaking. Hulk or relic Any unused/historic ship. Ice breaker Armed ship in size range 70 metres or more used primarily for icebreaking duties. Ice breaker, nuclear powered Armed ship in size range 70 metres or more used primarily for icebreaking duties. It has nuclear power. Ice breaker, small Armed ship in size range under 70 metres used primarily for icebreaking duties. Instrumentation ship, hydroacoustic range Ship specially fitted with instrumentation for hydro acoustic range operations. Intelligence collector Ship specially fitted for and primarily employed in the collection of electronic intelligence. Junk Sail/motor powered vessel, usually associated with China, of wooden construction designed with high bow and poop deck area. Usually used for transportation purposes. Ketch Vessel of specific design, usually powered by sail. Landing craft General designation for amphibious landing craft. Landing craft, air cushion High speed (40 knots) assault landing craft capable of travelling over land and water from over-the-horizon distances (12-200nm) using air cushion/gas turbine propulsion. Landing craft, fire support Landing craft optimised to provide fire support with guns or rockets during amphibious assaults. Probably does not carry troops. Landing craft, mechanized Landing craft in size range 15-25 metres capable of carrying 1 tank or 50-200 troops. Must have landing ramp. Landing craft, medium, air cushion Landing craft in size range 15-25 metres capable of carrying 1 tank or 50-200 troops. Must have landing ramp. It is an air cushion or surface effect design. Landing craft, personnel Landing craft in size range 7.5-30 metres overall suitable only for carrying personnel. May be fast and/or ramped. Landing craft, personnel, armoured Landing craft in size range 7.5-30 metres overall suitable only for carrying personnel. May be fast and/or ramped and armoured for protection. Landing craft, personnel, large 11 metre landing control boat used primarily to control amphibious seaborne assault waves. Landing craft, swimmer support High-speed craft utilised primarily for underwater demolition and/or special warfare operations. Landing craft, tank Landing craft in size range 15-25 metres capable of carrying 1 tank or 50-200 troops. Must have landing ramp and is optimised for carrying and landing tanks and vehicles. Landing craft, utility All-purpose landing craft in size range 25-55 metres and full load of 120-500 tons with landing ramp/other landing facilities used for handling 2-3 tanks or 300-450 troops. Landing craft, utility, air cushion All-purpose landing craft in size range 25-55 metres and full load of 120-500 tons with landing ramp/other landing facilities used for handling 2-3 tanks or 300-450 troops with an air cushion or surface effect design. Landing craft, vehicle personnel Landing craft in size range 7.5-30 metres capable of carrying a light vehicle in place of troops. Must have bow ramp. Landing ship, dock Primarily a tank and vehicle carrier but capable of transporting 150-400 assault troops and launch them embarked in organic landing craft without off-loading in the landing area. Need not have a helicopter platform. Landing ship, general General designator for an amphibious landing ship. Landing ship, logistics Landing ship capable of carrying initial, second and follow-on echelon equipment, vehicles and troops. Normally ramped, not part of initial assault force. Landing ship, medium Ship in size range 45-85 metres, capable of beaching to land troops and/or tanks. Must have bow doors and/or landing ramp. Landing ship, tank Ship in size range 85-100 metres employed to transport troops, vehicles and tanks for amphibious assault. Must have bow doors and/or landing ramp. Landing ship, vehicle Ship in size range 45-60 metres overall, intended primarily to carry vehicles. Must have bow doors and/or landing ramp. Not capable of beaching. Launch Small craft less than 20 metres employed in sheltered waters for transporting personnel. Launch, covered Small craft less than 20 metres employed in sheltered waters for transporting personnel but with covered areas. Launch, covered, large Small craft over 20 metres employed in sheltered waters for transporting personnel. Launch, hydrofoil Small craft less than 20 metres employed in sheltered waters for transporting personnel, but fitted with hydrofoils. Launching ship, satellite Ship employed in monitoring satellite launching operations. Light ship Ship actually moored or anchored in a fixed position showing navigational aiding light(s). Lighter General designator for lighters. Lighter, aircraft transport Barge-like vessel used in loading and unloading ships or in transporting loads for short distances, optimised for transporting aircraft. Lighter, ammunition Craft 40 metres or less used for transporting ammunition. Lighter, amphibious, re-supply, cargo A lighter designed to carry cargo for the re-supply of landing forces. Lighter, amphibious, re-supply, vehicle A lighter designed to carry cargo and vehicles for the re-supply of landing forces. Lighter, covered, dry dock companion Craft used to support the operations of a dry dock other than workshops. Lighter, covered, ferry Self-propelled transport craft under 40 metres. Lighter, covered, refrigerated Refrigerated cargo transport craft 40 metres or less. Lighter, open Barge-like vessel used in loading and unloading ships or in transporting loads for short distances. Lighter, open, cargo Barge-like vessel used in loading and unloading ships or in transporting loads for short distances, but open and used for transporting cargo. Lighter, torpedo transport Self-propelled craft 40 metres or less employed for transporting torpedoes. Merchant, dredger Non-naval ship designed to dredge channels in open seas. Merchant, refrigerated Non-naval ship designed primarily to transport cargo in refrigerated spaces. Merchant ship, bulk carrier Non-naval ship designed to carry dry cargo in bulk form. Merchant ship, cable layer Non-naval ship designed to lay and/or retrieve cables. Merchant ship, car/passenger ferry Non-naval ship or craft designed to run a ferry service of both cars and passengers. Merchant ship, container, non-self-sustained Non-naval ship designed to carry cargo in loadable and unloadable containers. Not equipped to handle the containers with own equipment. Merchant ship, container, self-sustained Non-naval ship designed to carry cargo in loadable and unloadable containers and equipped with its own handling equipment. Merchant ship, distilling Non-naval ship capable of distilling and transporting potable water. Merchant ship, dry cargo, break bulk Non-naval dry cargo carrying ship capable of handling break bulk cargo. Merchant ship, general General designator for non-naval ship designed to transport cargo or passengers. Merchant ship, heavy lift Non-naval ship fitted with heavy duty crane or derrick for heavy lift. Merchant ship, icebreaker Non-naval ship used primarily for icebreaking. Merchant ship, inland waterway Non-naval ship primarily used to transport cargo via inland waterways. Merchant ship, lash Non-naval ship equipped with gantry crane, capable of embarking and disembarking pre-loaded standard sized barge (lash lighters). Merchant ship, liquid gas Non-naval ship designed to transport liquid gas. Merchant ship, meteorological Non-naval ship designed primarily to monitor meteorological conditions. Merchant ship, passenger Non-naval ship designed primarily to transport passengers. Merchant ship, railroad car ferry Non-naval ship or craft designed to ferry railroad cars. Merchant ship, replenishment oiler Non-naval ship able to provide replenishment to ships at sea of POL and solid store products. Over 120 metres in size. Merchant ship, replenishment oiler small Non-naval ship able to provide replenishment to ships at sea of POL and solid store products. Less than 120 metres in size. Merchant ship, roll-on, roll-off (ro/ro) Non-naval ship 40 metres or more, having capability for roll-on/roll-off cargo. Merchant ship, scientific research/survey Non-naval ship employed to conduct scientific research. Merchant ship, seabee Non-naval barge carrying ship with a stern elevator, capable of embarking and disembarking barges of non-standard size. Merchant ship, space/missile associated Non-naval ship designed or converted primarily to support space and missile programmes. Merchant ship, special liquids Non-naval ship 40 metres or more designed to transport a special kind of propellant or other non-nuclear associated liquid cargo. Merchant ship, tanker Non-naval ship designed to transport liquids (or gases). Merchant ship, training Non-naval ship used primarily for training purposes. Merchant ship, tug, ocean-going Non-naval sea-going tug with horsepower of 1000 or more, length usually over 60 metres. Merchant ship, tug, ocean-going rescue Non-naval sea-going tug with horsepower of 1000 or more, length usually over 60 metres and extensively equipped for fire fighting and rescue operations. Merchant ship, tug, ocean-going salvage Non-naval sea-going tug that can provide towing, salvage, repair, diving and rescue services to ships and craft. Merchant ship, water tender Non-naval ship designed primarily for transporting potable water. Mine countermeasures command and support An armed combatant fitted for the command and support of MCM vessels and their equipment. Mine countermeasures craft, training A vessel used primarily in a mine countermeasures training role. Mine countermeasures support ship An armed combatant fitted for the control and support of MCM vessels in combat situations. Has limited facilities for repair of Mine countermeasures vessels and their equipment. Mine countermeasures support ship, small A smaller armed combatant fitted for the control and diminished support of MCM vessels in combat situations. Has limited facilities for repair of Mine countermeasures vessels and their equipment. Mine countermeasures vessel, diving A mine countermeasures vessel specially equipped to carry out and support diving operations. Mine countermeasures vessel, general General designator for mine countermeasures vessels. Mine countermeasures vessel, hovercraft A mine countermeasures vessel that is air cushion or surface effect design. Mine countermeasures vessel, unspecified General designator for mine countermeasures vessel with no specification. Mine countermeasures vessels support ship (tender) A ship of any size employed primarily to furnish facilities and services for the support, repair and limited command of mine countermeasures vessels. Mine warfare vessel, general General designator for mine warfare vessels. Minehunter, auxiliary Any seagoing ship not designed as a mine hunter but converted to such use. Minehunter, coastal Ship equipped with specific equipment to hunt mines and designed to operate in coastal waters. Minehunter, coastal with drone Ship equipped with specific equipment to hunt mines by the use of a drone. Minehunter, general Ship equipped with specific equipment to hunt mines. Minehunter, inshore Ship equipped with specific equipment to hunt mines and designed for operating in more shallow waters or estuaries. Minehunter, ocean Ship equipped with specific equipment to hunt mines and designed for operating in ocean waters. Minehunter/sweeper, coastal A mine warfare craft equipped for both hunting and sweeping mines, limited to coastal waters. Minehunter/sweeper, general A mine warfare craft equipped for both hunting and sweeping mines. Minehunter/sweeper, ocean A mine warfare craft equipped for both hunting and sweeping mines and capable of operating in open ocean waters. Minehunter/sweeper w/drone A mine warfare craft equipped for both hunting and sweeping mines by the use of a drone. Minelayer, auxiliary Any fishing or merchant ship having both capability and mission to lay mines. Minelayer, coastal Minelayer in size range 50 - 85 metres overall. Minelayer, general A ship with a primary mission of laying mines. Minelayer, inshore Minelayer in size range 25 - 50 metres overall. Minelayer, ocean Large ship over 85 metres used primarily for minelaying. Minelayer, river Small minelayer 15 metres or less suitable only for operations on rivers or in protected roadsteads. Minelayer, support ship A large armed ship (over 90 metres) capable of extensive minelaying, but not capable of speeds over 30 knots, with the facilities for command and control of mine warfare ships and boats in combat environment. Has limited support capability. Minesweeper, auxiliary Any seagoing ship not designed as a minesweeper but converted to such use. Minesweeper, boat Minesweeper less than 12.5 metres. Minesweeper, coastal Non-magnetic minesweeper between 40-70 metres. Minesweeper, coastal, air cushion Non-magnetic minesweeper between 40-70 metres with an air cushion or surface effect design. Minesweeper, coastal, hydrofoil Non-magnetic minesweeper between 40-70 metres, fitted with hydrofoils. Minesweeper, coastal, special A minesweeper fitted with special to type mine-sweeping devices, for use within coastal waters. Minesweeper, coastal, training Non-magnetic minesweeper between 40-70 metres, used primarily in a training role. Minesweeper, coastal w/drone(s) Coastal minesweeper capable of deploying and/or controlling unmanned remote controlled or towed vehicle(s) used for clearing mines. Minesweeper, drone Unmanned remotely controlled or towed vehicle capable of clearing mines. Minesweeper, fleet Minesweeper in size range 46 metres or more that cannot be regarded as being non-magnetic. Minesweeper, fleet, air cushion Minesweeper in size range 46 metres or more that cannot be regarded as being non-magnetic, with an air cushion or surface effect design. Minesweeper, fleet, hydrofoil Minesweeper in size range 46 metres or more which cannot be regarded as being non-magnetic, fitted with hydrofoils. Minesweeper, general Ship designed to sweep mines. Minesweeper, inshore Minesweeper between 20-40 metres. Intended and equipped for inshore minesweeping. Minesweeper, inshore, air cushion Minesweeper between 20-40 metres. Intended and equipped for inshore minesweeping with an air cushion or surface effect design. Minesweeper, light A small vessel designed to sweep mines. Minesweeper, ocean Non-magnetic minesweeper 46 metres or more designed for open ocean operations. Minesweeper, river Shallow water minesweeper in size range 12.5 - 25 metres which has been armoured to provide protection for crew in close combat situations. In the USN a converted lCM-6 known as MSM. Minesweeper, special device A minesweeper fitted with special to type minesweeping devices. Missile range instrumentation ship Ship employed at sea to provide telemetry and recover missiles. Missile support ship Ship larger than 40 metres employed primarily to transport missiles. Motor yacht Vessel, usually associated with luxury living accommodation, powered by inboard engines. Net cargo craft Craft 40 metres or less used to store and transport harbour defence craft. Net tender, boom Craft 40 metres or less used to maintain nets, booms and other harbour defence equipment. May/may not be able to lay and recover same. Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Oceanographic research ship Ship which conducts multi-discipline research at sea in oceanographic radiomagnetics, meteorology and oceanography. Oceanographic research ship, polar Ship which conducts multi-discipline research at sea in oceanographic radiomagnetics, meteorology and oceanography, specially fitted for ice operations. Must have icebreaker bow. Oil recovery vessel A vessel specifically designed for pollution control/oil recovery operations. Oiler, small (naval) Ship in size range 60-100 metres capable of furnishing underway replenishment of POL products. Oiler replenishment, (naval) Ship of at least 140 metres capable of providing rapid replenishment of POL and solid store products. Oiler replenishment, small (naval) Ship between 40-140 metres capable of providing rapid replenishment of POL and solid store products. Oiler transport, small (naval) Ship between 40-120 metres capable of transporting POL products but not specially fitted to provide underway replenishment. Oiler transport (naval) Ship usually exceeding 120 metres capable of transporting POL products but not specially fitted to provide underway replenishment. Oiler/tanker, general General designator for oilers. Patrol boat, customs Customs operated coastal patrol unit intended for a basically coastal guarding function. Includes any coastal patrol ship under 45 metres which cannot qualify as a PG in armament. May be unarmed. Patrol boat, fast Coastal patrol unit intended for a basically coastal guarding function. Includes any coastal patrol ship under 45 metres which cannot qualify as a PG in armament. May be unarmed and capable of at least 35 knots. Patrol boat, general Coastal patrol unit intended for a basically coastal guarding function. Includes any coastal patrol ship under 45 metres which cannot qualify as a PG in armament. May be unarmed. Patrol boat, hydrofoil Coastal patrol unit intended for a basically coastal guarding function. Includes any coastal patrol ship under 45 metres that cannot qualify as a Patrol ship, gun equipped, general in armament. May be unarmed and fitted with hydrofoils. Patrol boat, offshore Coastal patrol unit in size 45-60 metres designed for use in offshore waters. May or may not be armed with guns. Patrol boat, police Police operated coastal patrol unit intended for a basically coastal guarding function. Includes any coastal patrol ship under 45 metres that cannot qualify as a Patrol ship, gun equipped, general in armament. May be unarmed. Patrol boat, river/roadstead Lightly armed unit generally suitable by design only for operations in sheltered waters, such as rivers and roadsteads. Patrol combatant, guided missile Patrol, blockade and surveillance ship in range 45-85 metres overall. Designed to operate in other than open ocean areas. Has special mission of attacking hostile ships. Must have at least 76mm main armament and is fitted with one or more force guided missile systems. Patrol combatant, guided missile, air cushion Patrol, blockade and surveillance ship in range 45-85 metres overall. Designed to operate in other than open ocean areas. Has special mission of attacking hostile ships. Must have at least 76mm main armament. It is fitted with one or more force guided missile systems and is either an air cushion or surface effect design. Patrol combatant, guided missile, hydrofoil Patrol, blockade and surveillance ship in range 45-85 metres overall. Designed to operate in other than open ocean areas. Has special mission of attacking hostile ships. Must have at least 76mm main armament. It is fitted with one or more force guided missile systems and is fitted with hydrofoils. Patrol combatant, guided missile (Motor gunboat) Patrol, blockade and surveillance ship in range 45-85 metres overall. Designed to operate in other than open ocean areas. Has special mission of attacking hostile ships. Must have at least 76mm main armament and is fitted with guns and other than force guided missile systems. Also known as motor gunboat. Patrol combatant, hovercraft A high-speed patrol hovercraft that can conduct surveillance screening and special operations and is operated by naval or marine forces. Patrol combatant, hovercraft, guided missile A high-speed patrol hovercraft, which can conduct surveillance screening and special operations and is operated by naval or marine forces and is fitted with other than force guided missile systems. Patrol combatant, hovercraft, mine-warfare A high-speed patrol hovercraft which is used primarily in minewarfare. Patrol combatant, hydrofoil Patrol, blockade and surveillance ship in range 45-85 metres overall. Designed to operate in other than open ocean areas. Has special mission of attacking hostile ships. Must have at least 76mm main armament and is fitted with hydrofoils. Patrol craft, air cushion, fast Vessel in size range 35-55 metres designed and fitted primarily for escort duties in ASW role capable of at least 35 knots and has either an air cushion or surface effect design. Patrol craft, coastal escort Vessel in size range 55-75 metres designed and fitted primarily for ASW role and coastal duty. NOTE: Improved seakeeping, vice mere large size, distinguishes Patrol craft, coastal escort from Patrol craft, submarine chaser/escort, general, and vessels lacking this should be typed as Patrol craft, submarine chaser/escort, general. Patrol craft, harbor Craft used primarily for training personnel for service aboard patrol types. However, may be armed and used as a Patrol boat, general. Patrol craft, hydrofoil Vessel in size range 35-55 metres designed and fitted primarily for escort duties in ASW role and is fitted with hydrofoils. Patrol craft, hydrofoil, fast Vessel in size range 35-55 metres designed and fitted primarily for escort duties in ASW role. It is capable of at least 35 knots and is fitted with hydrofoils. Patrol craft, police Police operated vessel in size range 35-55 metres designed and fitted primarily for escort duties in ASW role. Patrol craft, submarine chaser fast Vessel in size range 35-55 metre designed and fitted primarily for escort duties in the anti submarine warfare role capable of at least 35 knots. Patrol craft, submarine chaser/escort, general Vessel in size range 35-55 metres designed and fitted primarily for escort duties in ASW role. Patrol craft, torpedo High-speed (35 knots) anti-surface ship patrol craft in size range 20 - 30 metres fitted with torpedoes. Patrol craft, training Vessel in size range 35-55 metres designed and fitted primarily for escort duties in ASW role and used primarily in a training role. Patrol ship, anti-submarine warfare ASW (anti-submarine warfare) patrol ship in size range 45 - 85 metres fitted with medium range sonar and ASW weapons. Patrol ship, fast Patrol, blockade and surveillance ship in range 45-85 metres overall. Designed to operate in other than open ocean areas. Has special mission of attacking hostile ships. Must have at least 76mm main armament and be capable of at least 35 knots. Patrol ship, gun equipped, general Patrol, blockade and surveillance ship in range 45-85 metres overall. Designed to operate in other than open ocean areas. Has special mission of attacking hostile ships. Must have at least 76mm main armament. Patrol ship, icebreaker Any ship designed as an icebreaker but employed primarily in a patrol mission. The icebreaking capability is to facilitate the patrol function through ice, rather than to support the movement of other ships. Patrol ship, offshore Coastal patrol unit in size over 60 metres designed for use in offshore waters. May or may not be armed with guns. Patrol vessel, general General designator for patrol vessels. Patrol/torpedo boat support ship tender Ship of any size employed primarily to furnish facilities and services for the support and repair of small patrol craft, the primary function being support. Personnel transport Ship of at least 120 metres employed to transport troops, their supplies and equipment. Police diving tender Police operated craft usually 40 metres or less equipped to provide support for divers. Police launch Police operated small craft less than 20 metres employed in sheltered waters for transporting personnel. Primary casualty receiving ship Ship of at least 40 metres whose primary purpose is to provide 3rd line medical and surgical care. Not declared by ICRC/red crescent (TU ships only). May be armed and carrying secure communications. Racing cruiser Sailing vessel designed specifically for ocean racing. May have auxiliary inboard engines. Radar picket ship, unarmed Unarmed surface ship employed for radar picket duty. Radiological liquid ship Ship 40 metres or more designed to transport radioactive liquids. Range tender Craft used for safety and utility purposes on ranges. Repair barge, nuclear propulsion Barge optimised to repair nuclear propulsion plants. Repair ship Ship of at least 120 metres or more employed as a mobile repair facility providing limited support to various types of ships. Not a lifting ship. Repair primary function, support secondary. Repair ship, aircraft Ship of any size used to repair helicopters, aircraft and aircraft engines. Repair ship, battle damage Ship of at least 120 metres or more employed as a mobile repair facility providing limited support to various types of ships. Not a lifting ship. Repair primary function, support secondary and optimised for repair of battle damage. Repair ship, cable Ship 40 metres or more employed to lay, retrieve and maintain submarine cables. Repair ship, heavy, hull Ship of at least 120 metres or more employed as a mobile repair facility providing limited support to various types of ships. Not a lifting ship. Repair primary function, support secondary and optimised for extensive repairs to ships hulls. Repair ship, radiological Ship optimised to provide mobile repairs to radiological installations and facilities. Repair ship, small Ship 40-120 metres capable of providing mobile repair facilities and possible limited support to smaller boats. Research ship Ship 49 metres or more used to conduct tests, experiments and/or research. Row boat Vessel powered by oars. Runabout Vessel of no specific design used for utility purposes. Salvage lift craft Craft of 40 metres or less employed to raise sunken ships. Lift capacity about 60 tons. Salvage ship Ship at least 40 metres used to provide mobile salvage, repairs, diving and rescue services. Salvage ship, lifting Ship at least 40 metres used to provide mobile salvage, repairs, diving and rescue services, must have heavy lifting capability. Schooner Sailing vessel of schooner design. Seaplane Aircraft designed to take-off/land on water. Seaplane, coast guard Coast guard aircraft capable of operating from water. Service craft, experimental Craft, usually under 40 metres overall employed in general or multi-purpose functions of support, training, R&D or test in nature and used for experimental purposes. Service craft, miscellaneous Craft, usually under 40 metres overall employed in general or multi-purpose functions of support, training, R&D or test in nature. Service craft, seaplane Craft used to rescue, tow, service or support seaplanes. Service craft, surface effect, experimental Craft, usually under 40 metres overall employed in general or multi-purpose functions of support, training, R&D or test in nature. It is used for experimental purposes with a surface effect design. Service craft, target Craft 45 metres or less employed as a target in support of gunnery or missile firing training. Service craft, yard, general General designator for yard service craft. Service ship, target Ship employed in servicing surface targets. Service ship, torpedo/target Ship employed in servicing torpedoes and sub-surface targets. Sloop Sailing vessel of sloop design. Space vehicle recovery ship Any ship equipped to recover space capsules following space flights. Special liquid ship Ship 40 metres or more designed to transport a special kind of propellant or other non-nuclear associated liquid cargo. Special warfare craft, light A light craft specifically designed for special warfare operations. Special warfare craft, medium A medium craft specifically designed for special warfare operations. Speedboat Small, sleek boat capable of high speeds with or without outboard engines. Stores ship, small (naval) Ship under 60 metres capable of underway replenishment of ships with refrigerated and dry provisions. May carry ammunition and POL but main emphasis is on dry provisions. Stores ship, transport Ship capable of transporting 5000 or more tons of refrigerated and dry provisions, technical spares and general stores but lacking sophisticated underway replenishment capabilities. Stores ship issue, small (naval) Ship less than 40 metres or more used to provide supplies and services. Stores ship issue (naval) Ship 40 metres or more used to provide supplies and services. Stores ship (naval) Ship 60 metres or more capable of underway replenishment of ships with refrigerated and dry provisions. May carry ammunition and POL but main emphasis is on dry provisions. Submarine chaser Patrol craft optimised for the ASW role. Submarine rescue ship Any ship equipped to rescue personnel entrapped in a sunken submarine. Submarine tender Ship of at least 120 metres or more that provides mobile base facilities and support for submarines. Submarine tender, small Ship between 40-120 metres, which provide mobile base facilities and support for submarines. Support barge, missile Any self-propelled craft specially fitted and employed primarily in support of missile R&D, missile testing, associated training and/or space flights in coastal waters, but not at sea. Support ship, missile range Ship employed in missile range support operations. Surveillance ship, ocean No definition provided in STANAG 1166. Survey craft Small craft used for survey purposes in sheltered waters. Survey ship Ship 40 metres or more employed to conduct hydrographic and limited oceanographic surveys. Survey ship, coastal Ship 40 metres or more employed to conduct hydrographic and limited oceanographic surveys only in coastal and inshore waters. Survey ship, polar Ship used for surveying arctic/antarctic areas. Swimmer delivery vehicle Amphibious ship designed to operate swimmers. Tank cleaning craft Craft equipped for steam cleaning liquid storage tanks or ships. Torpedo boat, air cushion High-speed (35 knots) anti-surface ship patrol craft in size range 20 - 30 metres fitted with torpedoes with either an air cushion or surface effect design. Torpedo boat, hydrofoil High-speed (35 knots) anti-surface ship patrol craft in size range 20 - 30 metres fitted with torpedoes, fitted with hydrofoils. Torpedo boat, small High-speed (35 knots) anti-surface ship patrol craft smaller in size range 20 - 30 metres fitted with torpedoes. Torpedo boat, small, hydrofoil High-speed (35 knots) anti-surface ship patrol craft smaller in size range 20 - 30 metres fitted with torpedoes and hydrofoils. Torpedo boat, training High-speed (35 knots) anti-surface ship patrol craft in size range 20 - 30 metres fitted with torpedoes and used primarily in a training role. Torpedo retriever craft Craft used primarily to retrieve spent torpedoes during exercises. However may be armed and used as a harbour patrol craft as an auxiliary duty. Training craft General designator for any craft used for training purposes. Training craft, sail Sailing craft of any size used for training. Training ship, small (naval) Large non-ocean-going ship designed to serve as a training ship. Training ship (naval) Large ocean-going ship designed to serve as a training ship. Training ship sail (naval) Naval sail training ship. Trimaran Sail or engine powered vessel with three hulls. Tug, harbour General designator for craft capable of towing naval ships in sheltered or protected seas. Tug, harbour, large Coastal/harbour tug between 30-40 metres with total horsepower of 1300 or more. Tug, harbour, medium Harbour tug between 20-40 metres with total horsepower between 500 and 1300. Tug, harbour, small Harbour tug under 20 metres with total horsepower under 500. Tug, ocean-going General designator for tugs capable of operating in open ocean waters. Tug, ocean-going, auxiliary Seagoing tug employed to tow navy ships and craft. Usually about 40-50 metres. Tug, ocean-going, fleet Seagoing tug employed to tow navy ships and craft. Usually about 40-50 metres, but equipped to operate with fleets. Tug, ocean-going, rescue Seagoing tug employed to tow navy ships and craft. Usually about 40-50 metres, but equipped to operate with fleets and extensively equipped for fire fighting and rescue operations. Tug, ocean-going or ship salvage/rescue Ship that can provide salvage, repair, diving and rescue services, and tow ships and craft. Warping tug Tug used for warping ships in berths. Water tender (naval) Ship used primarily for transporting potable water. Whale factory ship Vessel equipped to prepare whales into commercial products. Yacht Vessel with one or more sails as primary source of power. Yard floating drydock General designator for floating dry docks. Yawl Sailing vessel of yawl design. SURFACE-VOLUME A GEOMETRIC-VOLUME that has its horizontal boundaries defined by a specific SURFACE. SURVEILLANCE-CAPABILITY A CAPABILITY, required for planning, of those FACILITYs, MATERIELs, ORGANISATIONs and PERSONs or FACILITY-TYPEs, EQUIPMENT-TYPEs, ORGANISATION-TYPEs and PERSON-TYPEs that are deemed as having the nominal ability to observe aerospace, surface or subsurface areas, places, persons, or things, by visual, aural, electronic, photographic or other means. Communication The ability to gain information by exploiting communications systems. Electronic The ability to gain information by exploiting non-communications electronic systems (generally pulsed). Human The ability to gain information by exploiting human senses. Imaging The ability to gain information by exploiting imaging systems. Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Signal The ability to gain information from exploiting EMS (not imagery) systems. TARGET An ACTION-OBJECTIVE-ITEM that is subject to capture, destruction or intelligence operations. TARGET-PERSONNEL-PROTECTION An assessment of the general protective posture of personnel with respect to first and second volleys for the specific TARGET. Dug in First volley (dug in); second volley (dug in). Half prone, half standing First volley (half prone; half standing); second volley (all prone). Prone First volley (prone); second volley (prone). Prone, dug in First volley (prone); second volley (dug in). Prone, under cover First volley (prone); second volley (under overhead cover). Under cover First volley (under overhead cover); second volley (under overhead cover). TASK-FORMATION-TYPE A MILITARY-ORGANISATION-TYPE that is constituted on a temporary or semi-permanent basis for the purpose of carrying out a specific operation, mission or task. Air formation An ordered arrangement of two or more aircraft proceeding together under a commander. Air task force A temporary grouping of units, under one commander, formed for the purpose of carrying out a specific air operation or mission. Amphibious task force A temporary grouping of units, under one commander, formed for the purpose of carrying out a specific amphibious operation or mission. Combat control team A TASK-FORMATION-TYPE that consists of parachute and combat diver qualified personnel trained and equipped to rapidly establish and control drop, landing, and extraction zone air traffic in austere or hostile conditions. They survey and establish terminal airheads as well as provide guidance to aircraft for airlift operations. They provide command and control, and conduct reconnaissance, surveillance, and survey assessments of potential objective airfields or assault zones. Flotilla A small fleet; a fleet of boats or small vessels. Group (navy) A TASK-FORMATION-TYPE that consists of a number of ships and/or aircraft, normally a subdivision of a force, assigned for a specific purpose. Initial terminal guidance team A TASK-FORMATION-TYPE that provides electronic, mechanical, visual, or other assistance given an aircraft pilot to facilitate arrival at, operation within or over, landing upon, or departure from an air landing or airdrop facility. Joint task force A temporary grouping of units, under one commander, formed for the purpose of carrying out a specific joint operation or mission. Land formation An ordered arrangement of troops and/or vehicles for a specific purpose. Land task force A temporary grouping of units, under one commander, formed for the purpose of carrying out a specific land operation or mission. Marine air traffic control detachment A TASK-FORMATION-TYPE, subordinate to the U.S. Marine TACC, that controls local airspace/aircraft in and around a Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) airfields and provides precision approach control for MAGTF aircraft. Marine air traffic control mobile team A TASK-FORMATION-TYPE, subordinate to the U. S. Marine TACC, that controls local airspace/aircraft in and around Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) airfields and provides precision approach control for MAGTF aircraft. Military-convoy-type A TASK-FORMATION-TYPE that is a land or maritime convoy that is controlled and reported as a military unit. Naval formation An ordered arrangement of two or more ships, units or aircraft proceeding together under a commander. Naval task element [No definition given in APP-6A] Naval task force A TASK-FORMATION-TYPE that is constituted with elements of a naval task group and an aircraft carrier to provide air control and power projection capabilities, a mine countermeasures unit and an amphibious landing force to conduct limited operations ashore. Naval task group A TASK-FORMATION-TYPE that is comprised of cruisers, destroyers, frigates, submarines and/or mine countermeasures task unit. Naval task unit [No definition given in APP-6A] Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Patrol A TASK-FORMATION-TYPE that is a detachment of ground, sea, or air forces sent out for the purpose of gathering information or carrying out a destructive, harassing, mopping-up, or security mission. Work party A group of people who come together to carry out a piece of work. TRACK-AREA A SURFACE that is a rectangular section with its length defined by the two specific POINTs and its width by the sum of the widths to the left and right of the connecting line between the two points. UNIT A military ORGANISATION whose structure is prescribed by competent authority. UNIT-TYPE A MILITARY-ORGANISATION-TYPE whose structure is prescribed by competent authority. Combat A UNIT-TYPE who closes with and destroys enemy forces or provides firepower and destructive capabilities in the battlespace. Combat service support A UNIT-TYPE tasked to provide support to combat forces, primarily in the fields of administration and logistics. Combat support A UNIT-TYPE that provides critical combat functions in conjunction with combat arms units and soldiers. Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Special operations forces A UNIT-TYPE that provides unique capabilities of special reconnaissance, direct action and military assistance in order to undertake difficult, dangerous and sometimes politically sensitive missions for the theatre commander. UXO-STATUS A MATERIEL-STATUS that is a record of the condition of an explosive ordnance that has been primed, fused, armed, or otherwise prepared for action, and which has been fired, dropped, launched, placed in such a manner, as to constitute a hazard to operation, and remains unexploded either by malfunction or for any other cause. VEHICLE-TYPE An EQUIPMENT-TYPE that is designed to operate on land routes (other than rail) with a primary role of transporting personnel, equipment or supplies. Ambulance A vehicle for conveying sick, wounded, incapacitated, or injured persons. Amphibian A vehicle designed to travel over land and on water. Armoured A vehicle that has some form of ballistic protection (excluding tanks). Armoured personnel carrier A lightly armoured, highly mobile vehicle, amphibious and air-droppable, used primarily for transporting personnel and their individual equipment during tactical operations. Armoured personnel carrier, recovery A vehicle designed to recover armoured personnel carriers. Armoured reconnaissance carrier An armoured vehicle used to carry persons for reconnaissance activities. Armoured service support An armoured vehicle mainly used for maintenance, recovery, ambulance functions or resupply. Armoured vehicle, light [No definition given in APP-6A] Assault vehicle A vehicle designed to carry assault troops. Automobile A self-propelled passenger vehicle. Battle tank, heavy, recovery A vehicle designed to recover heavy weight battle tanks. Battle tank, light recovery A vehicle designed to recover light weight battle tanks. Battle tank, medium, recovery A vehicle designed to recover medium weight battle tanks. Bicycle A vehicle of two wheels held in a frame one behind the other, propelled by pedals and steered with handlebars attached to the front wheel. Bus A large passenger road vehicle. Cart A non self-propelled vehicle with two or four wheels for carrying loads. Combat engineer vehicle No definition provided in ADatP-3 BL 12 FFIRN/FUD 1650/006. Combat support vehicle No definition provided in ADatP-3 BL 12 FFIRN/FUD 1650/006. Command post A vehicle designed to be used as a command post or as part of a command post. Command post, armoured An armoured vehicle designed to be used as a command post or as part of a command post. Command post, wheeled A wheeled, non-armoured vehicle, designed to be used as a command post or as part of a command post. Cross-country truck An automotive vehicle designed to be used off road for transporting loads. Engineering, not otherwise specified A vehicle used by engineers, without any other precision. Firefighting A large motor vehicle designed to carry fire-fighters and equipment to a fire and supports extinguishing operations. Forklift A vehicle with a horizontal fork in front for lifting and carrying loads. General purpose A vehicle designed for multiple uses. Half-track A vehicle, usually military, with wheels in front and tracks in the rear. Heavy equipment transport A vehicle designed to carry cumbersome or heavy items. Landing vehicle No definition provided in ADatP-3 BL 12 FFIRN/FUD 1650/006. Maintenance A vehicle which, as its primary function, is designed to provide equipment support facilities in or out of the battlespace. Materiel handling A vehicle which, as its primary, is designed to provide materiel handling facilities in or out of the battlespace. Military utility A small, sturdy, four-wheel-drive army vehicle, used chiefly for reconnaissance; a similar vehicle in non-military use. Motorcycle A vehicle with two wheels in tandem, self-propelled and sometimes having a sidecar with a third wheel. Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Semi A road trailer that has a wheel system at the rear only and is coupled to a suitable tractor to form an articulated lorry. Snowplough A vehicle designed to push snow aside. Special purpose A vehicle specifically designed for special use. Tractor A powered vehicle that pulls or draws machinery. Trailer A vehicle designed to be towed by another. Transporter, general A vehicle whose primary role is the transportation of heavy equipment. Transporter, tank A vehicle whose primary role is the transportation of main battle tanks. Trolley bus A bus powered by electricity obtained from an overhead cable by means of a trolley-wheel. Truck An automotive vehicle used for transporting loads. Truck, dump A truck having a body that tilts and opens for unloading materials Utility A small, sturdy, four-wheel-drive vehicle, used chiefly for reconnaissance; a similar vehicle in non-military use. Wrecker A vehicle used in recovering a damaged one. VERTICAL-DISTANCE A specification of the altitude or height of a point or a level as measured with respect to a specified reference datum in the direction normal to the plane that is tangent to the WGS84 ellipsoid of revolution. VESSEL-TYPE An EQUIPMENT-TYPE that is designed to operate on or under the water surface. Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Unclassified miscellaneous unit Ship, vessel or craft whose designation has not been classified. VISIBILITY A METEOROLOGIC-FEATURE that specifies the distance at which an object illuminated by light in the visual spectrum can be detected. Blowing dust or sand Dust or sand raised by the wind to a height of 6 feet (1.8 meters) or more. Blowing snow Snow particles raised and stirred violently by the wind to moderate or great heights. Prevailing visibility is reduced to less than 7 miles (9,999 meters) and the sky may become obscured when the particles are raised to great heights. Dust devil Well-developed dust/sand whirls (PO). An ensemble of particles of dust or sand, sometimes accompanied by small litter, raised from the ground in the form of a whirling column of varying height with a small diameter and an approximately vertical axis. Reported regardless of the visibility. Dust storm An unusual, frequently severe weather condition characterised by strong winds and dust-filled air over an extensive area. Report a dust storm if the prevailing visibility is reduced to less than 5/8 miles (1,000 meters), but not less than 5/16 miles (500 meters). Report a heavy (severe) dust storm (+DS) if the visibility is reduced to less than 5/16 miles (500 meters). Fog/mist A visible aggregate of minute water particles (droplets), which are based on the Earth's surface, extends vertically, and reduces horizontal visibility to less than 5/8 mile (1,000 meters). When fog is further described by the descriptors BC, MI, or PR, the prevailing visibility may be equal to or greater than 5/8 mile (1,000 meters). Unlike drizzle, Fog does not fall to the ground. Freezing fog A suspension of numerous minute ice crystals in the air, or water droplets at temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius, based at the Earth’s surface and extending vertically to greater than 6 feet (1.8 meters). FZFG reduces prevailing visibility to less than 5/8 mile (1000 meters) and, unlike drizzle, does not fall to the ground. The water droplets may freeze upon contact with exposed objects to form a coating of rime or glaze and it can occur even though the air temperature is above freezing. The water droplets may freeze upon contact with exposed objects to form a coating of rime or glaze. Also called Ice Fog. Haze A suspension in the air of extremely small, dry particles invisible to the naked eye and sufficiently numerous to give the air an opalescent appearance. This phenomenon resembles a uniform veil over the landscape and subdues all colours. Dark objects viewed through this veil tend to have a bluish tinge while bright objects, such as the sun or distant lights, tend to have a dirty yellow or reddish hue. When haze is present and the sun is well above the horizon, its light may have a peculiar silvery tinge. Haze particles may be composed of a variety of substances; e.g., dust, salt, residue from distant fires or volcanoes, pollen, etc., which generally are well diffused through the atmosphere. Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Sandstorm Particles of sand ranging in diameter from 0.008 inches to 1 millimetre carried aloft by a strong wind. The sand particles are mostly confined to the lowest ten feet, and rarely rise more than fifty feet above the ground. A sandstorm is reported if the prevailing visibility is reduced to less than 5/8 miles (1,000 metres), but not less than 5/16 miles (500 metres). Report a heavy (severe) sandstorm (+SS) if the visibility is reduced to less than 5/16 miles (500 metres). Smoke A suspension in the air of small particles produced by combustion. A transition to haze may occur when smoke particles have travelled great distances (25 to 100 miles or 40 to 160 kilometres or more) and when the larger particles have settled out and the remaining particles have become widely scattered through the atmosphere. When viewed through smoke, the disk of the sun at sunrise and sunset appears very red. The disk may have an orange tinge when the sun is above the horizon. Evenly distributed smoke from distant sources generally has a light greyish or bluish appearance. WEAPON-TYPE An EQUIPMENT-TYPE of any kind used in warfare or combat to attack and overcome an enemy. Air-defence A weapon specifically designed for the engagement of aircraft. Anti-submarine A weapon specifically designed for the engagement of submarines. Anti-tank A weapon specifically designed for the engagement of armoured vehicles. Cannon A weapon for firing projectiles, having a heavy metal tube installed on a carriage or mounting. Field artillery Artillery that is self-propelled or towed for use in the field in support of manoeuvre forces. Missile system A system designed to launch one or more powered guided objects at a target. Mortar A portable, muzzle-loading cannon used to fire shells at low velocities, short ranges, and high trajectories. Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Rocket artillery A system designed to launch one or more powered unguided objects at a target. Small arms Individual portable weapon for defensive purposes. Tank An armoured vehicle whose principal weapon is a direct fire gun optimised for the destruction of armoured vehicles. WIND A METEOROLOGIC-FEATURE that specifies the velocity and directional characteristics of atmospheric movement. Constant Winds that have a constant force. Gusting A rapid increase in the strength of the wind relative to the mean strength at the time. Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Squalls A strong wind that rises suddenly, generally lasts for some minutes, and dies comparatively suddenly away. It is distinguished from a gust by its longer duration. Turbulence, extreme Extreme turbulence is a transitory atmospheric condition that has varying effects on aircraft operations. It is a serious hazard to pilots that may occur without warning. Turbulence, light Light turbulence is a transitory atmospheric condition that has varying effects on aircraft operations. It is a serious hazard to pilots that may occur without warning. Turbulence, moderate Moderate turbulence is a transitory atmospheric condition that has varying effects on aircraft operations. It is a serious hazard to pilots that may occur without warning. Turbulence, severe Severe turbulence is a transitory atmospheric condition that has varying effects on aircraft operations. It is a serious hazard to pilots that may occur without warning. Variable Winds that have a variable force. Wind shear A variation in wind velocity at right angles to the wind's direction.