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Air Force special operations element (AFSOE)

Military; General military

An element-size Air Force special operations headquarters. It is normally subordinate to an Air Force special operations component or detachment, depending upon size and duration of the operation.

Operations support element (OSE)

Military; General military

An element that is responsible for all administrative, operations support and services support functions within the counterintelligence and human intelligence staff element of a joint force ...

Transport group

Military; General military

An element that directly deploys and supports the landing of the landing force, and is functionally designated as a transport group in the amphibious task force organization. A transport group ...

Joint network operations control centre (JNCC)

Military; General military

An element of the J-6 established to support a joint force commander. The joint network operations control centre serves as the single control agency for the management and direction of the joint ...

Tactical air support element

Military; General military

An element of a US Army division, corps, or field army tactical operations centre consisting of Army component intelligence staff officer and Army component operations staff officer air personnel who ...

Night vision goggle(s) (NVG)

Military; General military

An electro-optical image intensifying device that detects visible and near-infrared energy, intensifies the energy, and provides a visible image for night viewing. Night vision goggles can be either ...

Ballistic missile early warning system (BMEWS)

Military; General military

An electronic system for providing detection and early warning of attack by enemy intercontinental ballistic missiles.

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