Missile defense

Missile defense

Measures designed to detect, identify, track, and defeat attacking (ballistic) missiles in both strategic and theater tactical roles, during any portion of their flight trajectory (boost, post-boost, midcourse, or terminal) or to nullify or reduce the effectiveness of such attack.

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Missile defense

BMD element programme manager (PM)

Military; Missile defense

A highly qualified individual responsible for day-to-day management and execution of a BMD element programme consistent with PM authorities and responsibilities documented in DoDD 5000.1 and DoDI ...

Minimum required accomplishments

Military; Missile defense

Necessary tasks that must be completed during an acquisition phase prior to the next milestone decision review. Applies to all acquisition categories and highly sensitive classified programs.

Interface control document (ICD)

Military; Missile defense

The technical documentation, generated by each party to an interface control agreement, that presents that party's interface and interfacing requirements. The ICD may be in the form of a drawing or a ...

Baseline comparison system (BCS)

Military; Missile defense

A current operational system, or a composite of current operational subsystems, which most closely represents the design, operational, and support characteristics of the new system under development.

Electronics intelligence (ELINT)

Military; Missile defense

Technical and geolocation intelligence derived from foreign non-communications electromagnetic radiations emanating from other than nuclear detonations or radioactive sources.

Arms Export Control Board (AECB)

Military; Missile defense

An interagency board, chaired by the Under Secretary of State for Security Assistance, Science, and Technology, that serves to advise the Secretary of State on matters relating to security assistance ...

Manufacturing technology (MANTECH)

Military; Missile defense

Manufacturing technology refers to any action which has as its objective the timely establishment or improvement of the manufacturing processes, techniques, or equipment required to support current ...