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Restrictive fire line (RFL)

Military; General military

A line established between converging friendly surface forces that prohibits fires or their effects across that line.

A line denoting the limits of the objective area for an airborne assault. The airhead line is bounded by assault objectives that are operationally located to ensure that enemy fires cannot be brought ...

Line of demarcation

Military; General military

A line defining the boundary of a buffer zone or area of limitation. A line of demarcation may also be used to define the forward limits of disputing or belligerent forces after each phase of ...

Coordinated fire line (CFL)

Military; General military

A line beyond which conventional and indirect surface fire support means may fire at any time within the boundaries of the establishing headquarters without additional coordination. The purpose of ...

Tagline

Military; General military

A line attached to a draught of cargo or container to provide control and minimise pendulation of cargo during lifting operations.

Radiological accident

Military; General military

A loss of control over radiation or radioactive material that presents a hazard to life, health, or property or that may result in any member of the general population exceeding exposure limits for ...

Bureau

Military; General military

A long-standing functional organization, with a supporting staff designed to perform a specific function or activity within a joint force commander's headquarters.