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SIGINT direct support

Military; General military

The provision of signals intelligence (SIGINT) information to a military commander by a SIGINT direct support unit in response to SIGINT operational tasking levied by that commander.

Signal-to-noise ratio

Military; General military

The ratio of the amplitude of the desired signal to the amplitude of noise signals at a given point in time.

Gradient

Military; General military

The rate of inclination to horizontal expressed as a ratio, such as 1:25, indicating a one unit rise to 25 units of horizontal distance.

Air mobility

Military; General military

The rapid movement of personnel, materiel and forces to and from or within a theatre by air. This includes both airlift and air refueling.

Initial radiation

Military; General military

The radiation, essentially neutrons and gamma rays, resulting from a nuclear burst and emitted from the fireball within one minute after burst.

Electromagnetic spectrum

Military; General military

The range of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation from zero to infinity. It is divided into 26 alphabetically designated bands.

The quantity of supplies required to be on hand within, and which can be moved by, a unit or formation. It is expressed according to the wartime organisation of the unit or formation and maintained ...