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Space force application

Military; General military

Combat operations in, through, and from space to influence the course and outcome of conflict. The space force application mission area includes ballistic missile defence and force projection.

Weapons of mass destruction (WMD) security cooperation and partner activities

Activities to improve or promote defence relationships and capacity of allied and partner nations to execute or support the other military mission areas to combat weapons of mass destruction through ...

Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or high-yield explosives incident (CBRNE incident)

Military; General military

An emergency resulting from the deliberate or unintentional release of nuclear, biological, radiological, or toxic or poisonous chemical materials, or the detonation of a high-yield explosive.

High-altitude low-opening parachute technique (HALO)

Military; General military

A method of delivering personnel, equipment, or supplies from airlift aircraft that must fly at altitudes above the threat umbrella.

Paramilitary forces

Military; General military

Forces or groups distinct from the regular armed forces of any country, but resembling them in organization, equipment, training, or mission.

US person

Military; General military

For intelligence purposes, a US person is defined as one of the following: (1) a US citizen; (2) an alien known by the intelligence agency concerned to be a permanent resident alien; (3) an ...

Strategic communication (SC)

Military; General military

Focused United States Government efforts to understand and engage key audiences to create, strengthen, or preserve conditions favourable for the advancement of United States Government interests, ...