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General military terms.
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Laser rangefinder
Military; General military
A device which uses laser energy for determining the distance from the device to a place or object.
Laser spot tracker (LST)
Military; General military
A device that locks on to the reflected energy from a laser-marked or designated target and defines the direction of the target relative to itself.
Identification, friend or foe (IFF)
Military; General military
A device that emits a signal positively identifying it as a friendly.
Laser target designator (LTD)
Military; General military
A device that emits a beam of laser energy which is used to mark a specific place or object.
Multiplexer
Military; General military
A device that combines (multiplexes) multiple input signals (information channels) into an aggregate signal (common channel) for transmission.
Spreader bar
Military; General military
A device specially designed to permit the lifting and handling of containers or vehicles and breakbulk cargo.
Vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED)
Military; General military
A device placed or fabricated in an improvised manner on a vehicle incorporating destructive, lethal, noxious, pyrotechnic, or incendiary chemicals and designed to destroy, incapacitate, harass, or ...
