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Proper authority

Military; General military

An authority authorised to call an opposing force hostile; may be either the President, the Secretary of Defense, the affected combatant commander, and/or any commander so delegated by either the ...

Strike

Military; General military

An attack to damage or destroy an objective or a capability.

An attack or other use of force against the US, US forces, or other designated persons or property. It also includes force used directly to preclude or impede the mission and/or duties of US forces, ...

Air strike

Military; General military

An attack on specific objectives by fighter, bomber, or attack aircraft on an offensive mission. May consist of several air organisations under a single command in the air.

Preemptive attack

Military; General military

An attack initiated on the basis of incontrovertible evidence that an enemy attack is imminent.

Combat cargo officer (CCO)

Military; General military

An embarkation officer assigned to major amphibious ships or naval staffs, functioning primarily as an adviser to and representative of the naval commander in matters pertaining to embarkation and ...

Elevated causeway system

Military; General military

An elevated causeway pier that provides a means of delivering containers, certain vehicles, and bulk cargo ashore without the lighterage contending with the surf zone.