Arms control

Arms control

The international restrictions on the development, production, stockpiling, proliferation, and usage of weapons, especially weapons of mass destruction. Arms control is usually exercised through international treaties and agreements that impose arms limitations among consenting parties.

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Flight monitor

Military; Arms control

Individual who, on behalf of the observed Party, is onboard an observation aircraft provided by the observing Party during the observation flight, and who performs duties in accordance with Annex G ...

Executive council (EC)

Military; Arms control

Executive organ of the organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons or the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty Organization. Supervises activities of the technical secretariat.

Global positioning system (GPS)

Military; Arms control

Constellation of 24 satellites operated by the United States Department of defence for navigation and precise geodetic position measurements.

Flight plan

Military; Arms control

Under the Treaty on Open Skies, specified information provided to air traffic services units relative to an intended flight or portion of a flight of an aircraft.

Former Soviet Union (FSU)

Military; Arms control

Collection of states which comprised the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics prior to its breakup.

Facility security officer (FSO)

Military; Arms control

Head of security operations at a particular facility.

National escort

Military; Arms control

State Party government representative trained and expert in the provisions of a specific treaty or agreement as well as escorting inspection and monitoring teams. National escorts from the defence ...