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Delaying operation

Military; General military

An operation in which a force under pressure trades space for time by slowing down the enemy's momentum and inflicting maximum damage on the enemy without, in principle, becoming decisively engaged.

An operation in which a force moves forward or rearward through another force's combat positions with the intention of moving into or out of contact with the enemy. A passage may be designated as a ...

Show of force

Military; General military

An operation designed to demonstrate US resolve that involves increased visibility of US deployed forces in an attempt to defuse a specific situation that, if allowed to continue, may be detrimental ...

Common-user network

Military; General military

A system of circuits or channels allocated to furnish communication paths between switching centres to provide communication service on a common basis to all connected stations or subscribers. It is ...

Ground control

Military; General military

A system of accurate measurements used to determine the distances and directions or differences in elevation between points on the Earth.

Requirements management system (RMS)

Military; General military

A system for the management of theatre and national imagery collection requirements that provides automated tools for users in support of submission, review, and validation of imagery nominations as ...

Two-person rule

Military; General military

A system designed to prohibit access by an individual to nuclear weapons and certain designated components by requiring the presence at all times of at least two authorised persons, each capable of ...