FM 44-94 Glossary

Glossary

A²C²	Army airspace command and control
AADC	area air defense commander
AAMDC	Army air and missile defense command
AAW	anti-air warfare
ABCS	Army battle command system
ABIS	airborne broadcast intelligence system
ABMOC	air battle management operations center
ACA	airspace control authority
ACC	air component commander
ACE	analysis and control element
ACM	airspace control measure
ACO	airspace control order
ACP	airspace control plan
active air defense	direct defensive action taken to destroy, nullify, or reduce the effectiveness of hostile air and missile threats against friendly forces and assets. It includes the use of aircraft, air defense weapons, electronic warfare, and other available weapons (JP 1-02)
active defense	operations that protect selected assets and forces from attack by destroying TM airborne launch platforms and/or TMs in flight. Active defense also includes those actions that mitigate the effectiveness of targeting and delivery systems through EW against remote or onboard guidance systems (JP 1-02)
ACUS	area common user system
AD	active defense
ADA	air defense artillery
ADAFCO	air defense artillery fire control officer
ADCCN	air defense command and control net
ADDS	Army data distribution system
ADE	air defense element
ADOCS	automated deep operations coordination system
ADSI	air defense systems integrator
ADW	air defense warning
AFATDS	advanced field artillery tactical data system
AFFOR	Air Force forces
AI	area of interest
air and missile defense	as normally used, the term is synonymous with theater air and missile defense (see entry). However, the term can also be used in a broader context to apply to any integrated joint force operations conducted to destroy air and missile threats in flight or prior to launch regardless of whether the operations occur in an established theater. The term can also be used in a narrower context to apply to ADA operations (or active defense operations) conducted to destroy air and missile threats in flight (USAADASCH)
air and missile defense planning and control system	a standardized, digitized element of equipment in the AAMDC and brigade tactical operations centers (TOCs). The AMDPCS consists of an integrated system of hardware and software required to plan and execute the AAMDC and brigade missions. It includes vehicles, shelters, computers, communication, and ancillary equipment (USAADASCH)
air defense	all defensive measures designed to destroy attacking enemy aircraft or missiles in the Earth's envelope of atmosphere or to nullify or reduce the effectiveness of such attack (JP 1-02)
airspace control authority	the commander designated to assume overall responsibility for the operation of the airspace control system in the airspace control area. Also called ACA (JP 1-02)
airspace control order	an order implementing the airspace control plan that provides the details of the approved requests for airspace control measures. It is published either as part of the air tasking order or as a separate document. Also called ACO (JP 1-02)
airspace control plan	the document approved by the joint force commander that provides specific planning guidance and procedures for the airspace control system for the joint force area of responsibility/joint operations area. Also called ACP (JP 1-02)
air superiority	that degree of dominance in the air battle of one force over another which permits the conduct of operations by the former and its related land, sea and air forces at a given time and place without prohibitive interference by the opposing force (JP 1-02)
air supremacy	that degree of air superiority wherein the opposing air force is incapable of effective interference (JP 1-02)
air tasking order	a method used to task and disseminate to components, subordinate units, and command and control agencies those projected sorties/capabilities/forces to targets and specific missions. Normally provides specific instructions to include call signs, targets, controlling agencies, etc., as well as general instructions. Also called ATO (JP 1-02)
AIS	automated information system
A/L	administration/logistics
ALO	air liaison officer
AMD	air and missile defense
AMDCOORD	air and missile defense coordinator
AMDPCS	air and missile defense planning and control system
AMDWS	air and missile defense work station
antiradiation missile	a missile that homes passively on a radiation source (JP 3-01)
AO	area of operation; attack operations
AOC	air operations center
AOP	air operations plan
AOR	area of responsibility
APOD	air ports of debarkation
area air defense commander	within a unified command, subordinate unified command, or joint task force, the commander will assign overall responsibility for air defense to a single commander. Normally, this will be the component commander with the preponderance of air defense capability and the command, control, and communications capability to plan and execute integrated air defense operations. Representation from the other components involved will be provided, as appropriate, to the area air defense commander's headquarters. Also called AADC (JP 1-02)
area of operations	an operational area defined by the joint force commander for land and naval forces. Areas of operations do not typically encompass the entire operational area of the joint force commander, but should be large enough for component commanders to accomplish their missions and protect their forces (JP 1-02)
ARFOR	Army forces
ARSOF	Army special operations force
ASAS	all source analysis system
ASCC	Army service component commander
ASM	air-to-surface missile
ATDL	Army tactical data link
ATMD	Army theater missile defense
ATO	air tasking order
attack operations	offensive actions intended to destroy and disrupt enemy TM capabilities before, during, and after launch. The objective of these operations is to prevent the launch of TMs by attacking each element of the overall system, including such actions as destroying launch platforms, RSTA platforms, C² nodes, and missile stocks and infrastructure (JP 3-01.5)
AWACS	airborne warning and control system
BAS	battlefield automated system
BCD	battlefield coordination detachment
BDA	battle damage assessment
BDE	brigade
BLOS	beyond line-of-sight
BM	ballistic missile
BN	battalion
BPS	bytes per second
C²	command and control
C²W	command and control warfare
C³	command, control, and communications
C³I	command, control, communications and intelligence
C4I	the command, control, communications, computers and intelligence (C⁴I) system links passive defense, active defense, and attack operations to provide timely assessment of the threat (to include IPB); rapid dissemination of tactical warning; and mission assignment, targeting data, and post-strike assessment to the appropriate JTMD element. For each operational element, the C⁴I system must provide rapid communications among intelligence assets, the fusion and decision-making facilities, warning systems, and weapon systems, to include a capability for rapid coordination with supporting combatant commanders (JP 3-05.1)
C⁴ISR	command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance
CADE	corps air defense element
CAPS	commander's analysis and planning system
CAS	close air support
CCD	central communications display
CCIR	commander's critical information requirements
C/E	communications/electronics
CFL	coordinated fire line
CG	commanding general
CIC	combat intelligence cell
CINC	commander in chief
CJTF	commander joint task force
CM	cruise missile
CNR	combat net radio
COA	course of action
COMARFOR	commander of Army forces
COMINT	communications intelligence
common operational picture	the force disposition and planning/amplifying data from each consistent tactical picture (CTP) is combined with any additional information produced by the CINC (e.g., commander's intent, battle plans, projection overlays, etc.) at the CINC-designated COP correlation site to form the common operational picture. This provides the CINC with a complete description of his AOR that can be accessed by appropriate GCCS users worldwide. Also called COP (JTAMDO Battle Management Concept for Joint Theater Air and Missile Defense Operations, 14 March 1998)
COMPUSEC	computer security
COMSEC	communications security
consistent tactical picture	a computer-generated display of the current tactical situation in near-real-time that is consistent among users. Consistency is achieved because the information used in the development of the CTP is shared among users over a standard transmission mechanism (Link-16/TADIL J), with standardized message sets (J-series messages), utilizing standardized data elements derived from the DOD Core Data Model. Shared data is then displayed using the standardized military symbology from MIL-STD 2525A. Also called CTP (JTAMDO Battle Management Concept for Joint Theater Air and Missile Defense Operations, 14 March 1998)
COORD	coordination
coordination team	a term synonymous with liaison team (See liaison team)
COP	common operational picture
CONPLAN	contingency plan
CONUS	continental United States
counterair	a mission which integrates offensive and defensive operations to attain and maintain a desired degree of air superiority. Counterair missions are designed to destroy or negate enemy aircraft and missiles, both before and after launch (JP 1-02)
CP	command post
CPP	communications patch panel
CRC	control and reporting center
CRE	control and reporting element
CS	combat support
CSS	combat service support
CTAPS	contingency theater automated planning system
CTL	candidate target list
CTOC	corps tactical operations center
CVRT	criticality, vulnerability, recuperability, and threat
DAADC	deputy area air defense commander
DAL	defended asset list
DCA	defensive counterair
DCDR	deputy commander
DCG	deputy commanding general
DCN	data coordination net
deep operations coordination cell	an Army organization frequently used at division, corps and Army levels that serves as the center for focusing and integrating the planning, coordination, synchronization, and execution functions for deep operations. Working with the BCD and other coordination elements (e.g., AAMDC), the deep operations coordination cell (DOCC) will plan and coordinate, as appropriate, the use of fires, combined arms maneuver, SOF, and Army airspace command and control (A²C²) in support of Army deep maneuver operations (JP 3-09)
defensive counterair	all defensive measures designed to detect, identify, intercept and destroy or negate enemy forces attempting to attack or penetrate the friendly air environment. Also called DCA (JP 1-02)
DII	defense information infrastructure
direct support	a mission requiring a force to support another specific force and authorizing it to answer directly the supported force's request for assistance. Also called DS (JP 1-02)
DISNET	defense secure network
DNVT	digital nonsecure voice terminal
DOCC	deep operations coordination cell
DP	decision point
DRASH	deployable rapid assembly shelter
DSCS	defense satellite communications system
DSP	defense support program
DSS	digital small switch
DSVT	digital secure voice terminal
EAC	echelons above corps
ECCM	electronic counter-countermeasure
ECU	environmental control unit
EEFI	essential elements of friendly information
ELINT	electronic intelligence
EMCON	emission control
EO	electro-optical
EOB	enemy order of battle
EPLRS	enhanced position location reporting system
EPW	enemy prisoner of war
EW	electronic warfare
FAA	forward assembly areas
FAAD	forward area air defense
FCO	fire control order
FDC	fire direction center
FDDM	fire direction data manager
FDL	FAAD data link
FFIR	friendly forces information requirements
fire support coordination line	a fire support coordination measure that is established and adjusted by appropriate land or amphibious force commanders within their boundaries in consultation with superior, subordinate, supporting and affected commanders. Fire support coordination lines (FSCLs) facilitate the expeditious attack of surface targets of opportunity beyond the coordinating measure. An FSCL does not divide an area of operations by defining a boundary between close and deep operations or a zone for close air support. The FSCL applies to all fires of air, land, and sea-based weapon systems using any type of ammunition. Forces attacking targets beyond an FSCL must inform all affected commanders in sufficient time to allow necessary reaction to avoid fratricide. Supporting elements attacking targets beyond the FSCL must ensure that the attack will not produce adverse effects on, or to the rear of, the line. Short of an FSCL, all air-to-ground and surface-to-surface attack operations are controlled by the appropriate land or amphibious force commander. The FSCL should follow well-defined terrain features. Coordination of attacks beyond the FSCL is especially critical to commanders of air, land, and special operations forces. In exceptional circumstances, the inability to conduct this coordination will not preclude the attack of targets beyond the FSCL. However, failure to do so may increase the risk of fratricide and could waste limited resources (JP 1-02)
FM	frequency modulation
FOB	forward operating base
FSCOORD	fire support coordinator
FSCL	fire support coordination line
FSCM	fire support coordination measure
FSE	fire support element
FSOP	field standing operating procedure
GALE	generic area limitation environment
GBS	global broadcast system
GCCS	global command and control system
GCCS-A	global command and control system-Army
GCCS-K	global command and control system-Korea
GCSS	global combat support system
GPS	global positioning system
GSM	ground station module
HE	high explosive
HF	high frequency
HHB	headquarters and headquarters battery
high-payoff target	a target whose loss to the enemy will significantly contribute to the success of a friendly course of action. High-payoff targets are those high-value targets, identified through wargaming, which must be acquired and successfully attacked for the success of the friendly commander's mission. Also called HPT (JP 1-02)
high-value target	a target the enemy commander requires for the successful completion of the mission. The loss of high-value targets would be expected to seriously degrade important enemy functions throughout the friendly commander's area of interest. Also called HVT (JP 1-02)
HMMWV	high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle
HN	host nation
HPT	high-payoff target
HPTL	high-payoff target list
HQ	headquarters
HUMINT	human intelligence
HVT	high-value target
IADS	integrated air defense system
IBS	integrated broadcast service
ICAC²	integrated combat airspace command and control
ICC	information and coordination central
ICE	initial coordination element
ICO	interface control officer
IEW	intelligence and electronic warfare
IFF	identification, friend or foe
IG	inspector general
IJMS	interim JTIDS message system
IMINT	imagery intelligence
IMMP	information management modernization plan
INMARSAT	international maritime satellite
intelligence preparation of the battlespace	an analytical methodology employed to reduce uncertainties concerning the enemy, environment, and terrain for all types of operations. Intelligence preparation of the battlespace builds an extensive database for each potential area in which a unit may be required to operate. The database is then analyzed in detail to determine the impact of the enemy, environment and terrain on operations and presents it in graphic form. Intelligence preparation of the battlespace is a continuing process. Also called IPB (JP 1-02)
IPAWS	interim pager alert warning system
IPB	intelligence preparation of the battlespace
IR	information requirement
ISR	intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance
IST	integrated services telephone
ISYSCON	integrated system control
JAOC	joint air operations center
JCCC	joint command control communications
JDISS	joint deployable intelligence support system
JDN	joint data network
JFACC	joint force air component commander
JFC	joint force commander
JFLCC	joint force land component commander
JFMCC	joint force maritime component commander
JFSOCC	joint forces special operations component commander
JIADS	joint integrated air defense system
JICO	joint interface control officer
JIPTL	joint integrated prioritized target list
JLENS	joint land attack cruise missile elevated netted sensor system
JMTOP	joint multi-TADIL operating procedures
JNDF	joint network design facility
JNSC	joint network support cell
JOA	joint operations area
joint force air component commander	the joint force air component commander (JFACC) derives authority from the joint force commander who has the authority to exercise operational control, assign missions, direct coordination among subordinate commanders, redirect and organize forces to ensure unity of effort in the accomplishment of the overall mission. The joint force commander will normally designate a joint force air component commander. The joint force air component commander's responsibilities will be assigned by the joint force commander (normally these would include, but not be limited to, planning coordination, allocation, and tasking based on the joint force commander's apportionment decision). Using the joint force commander's guidance and authority, and in coordination with other service component commanders and other assigned or supporting commanders, the joint force air component commander will recommend to the joint force commander apportionment of air sorties to various missions or geographic areas (JP 1-02)
joint force commander	a general term applied to a combatant commander, subunified commander or joint task force commander authorized to exercise combatant command (command authority) or operational control over a joint force. Also called JFC (JP 1-02)
joint force land component commander	the commander within a unified command, subordinate unified command, or joint task force responsible to the establishing commander for making recommendations on the proper employment of land forces, planning and coordinating land operations, or accomplishing such operational missions as may be assigned. The joint force land component commander is given the authority necessary to accomplish missions and tasks assigned by the establishing commander. The joint force land component commander will normally be the commander with the preponderance of land forces and the requisite command and control capabilities. Also called JFLCC (JP 1-02)
joint force maritime component commander	the commander within a unified command, subordinate unified command, or joint task force responsible to the establishing commander for making recommendations on the proper employment of maritime forces and assets, planning and coordinating maritime operations, or accomplishing such operational missions as may be assigned. The joint force maritime component commander is given the authority necessary to accomplish missions and tasks assigned by the establishing commander. The joint force maritime component commander will normally be the commander with the preponderance of maritime forces and the requisite command and control capabilities. Also called JFMCC (JP 1-02)
joint force special operations component commander	the commander within a unified command, subordinate unified command, or joint task force responsible to the establishing commander for making recommendations on the proper employment of special operations forces and assets, planning and coordinating special operations, or accomplishing such operational missions as may be assigned. The joint force special operations component commander is given the authority necessary to accomplish missions and tasks assigned by the establishing commander. The joint force special operations component commander will normally be the commander with the preponderance of special operations forces and the requisite command and control capabilities. Also called JFSOCC (JP 1-02)
joint integrated prioritized target list	a prioritized list of targets and associated data approved by a joint force commander, and maintained by a joint task force. Targets and priorities are derived from the recommendations of components in conjunction with their proposed operations supporting the joint force commander's objectives and guidance. Also called JIPTL (JP 1-02)
joint network design facility	the facility designated by appropriate authority to develop the network design for a specified joint exercise (USAADASCH)
joint operations area	an area of land, sea, and airspace, defined by a geographic combatant commander or subordinate unified commander, in which a joint force commander (normally a joint task force commander) conducts military operations to accomplish a specific mission. Joint operations areas are particularly useful when operations are limited in scope and geographic area or when operations are to be conducted on the boundaries between theaters (JP 1-02)
joint targeting coordination board	a group formed by the joint force commander to accomplish broad targeting oversight functions that may include, but are not limited to, coordinating target information, providing targeting guidance and priorities, and preparing and/or refining joint target lists. The board is normally comprised of representatives from the joint force staff, all components, and if required, component subordinate units. Also called JTCB (JP 1-02)
joint theater missile defense	the integration of joint force capabilities to destroy enemy theater missiles in flight or prior to launch or to otherwise disrupt the enemy's theater missile operations through an appropriate mix of mutually supportive passive missile defense; active missile defense; attack operations; and supporting command, control communications, computers, and intelligence measures. Enemy theater missiles are those that are aimed at targets outside the continental United States. Also called JTMD (JP 1-02)
JP	joint publication
JRE	JTIDS range extension; joint range extension
JSOTF	joint special operations task force
JSTARS	joint surveillance and target attack radar system
JSWS	joint services workstation
JSYSCON	joint systems control
JTAMD	joint theater air and missile defense
JTCB	joint targeting coordination board
JTAGS	joint tactical ground station
JTIDS	joint tactical information distribution system
JTMD	joint theater missile defense
JWARN	joint warning and reporting network
KB/S	kilobytes per second
KW	kilowatts
LAN	local area network
LCC	land component commander
LCS	launcher control station
liaison team	a team of officers and/or enlisted personnel dispatched from one element of a military force to another to maintain close and continuous communication, thus ensuring mutual understanding and unity of purpose and action between elements. Liaison teams ensure that senior commanders remain aware of the tactical situation by providing them with exceptional, critical and routine information, verifying the information, and clarifying operational questions. Also called coordination team (FM 101-5)
LNO	liaison officer
LOC	lines of communications
LOS	line-of-sight
LTU	line termination unit
MARFOR	Marine forces
master air attack plan	a plan that contains key information that forms the foundation of the joint air tasking order. Also called the air employment plan or joint air tasking order shell. Information which may be included: joint force commander guidance, joint force air component commander guidance, support plans, component requests, target update requests, availability of capabilities/forces, target information from target lists, aircraft allocation, etc. Also called MAAP (JP 1-02)
MCC	maritime component commander
MCS	maneuver control system
MDCOORD	missile defense coordinator
MEL	mobile erector launcher
MEP	minimum engagement package
METT-TC	mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops, time available, and civil considerations
MFC	multinational force commander
MHz	megahertz
MI	military intelligence
mobile erector launcher	a towed launch vehicle capable of transporting a TBM to a tactical location and elevating and launching the missile. A mobile erector launcher requires external ancillary equipment to support launch operations. Also called MEL (USAADASCH)
MOPP	mission oriented protective posture
MSE	mobile subscriber equipment
MSRT	mobile subscriber radio terminal
MSTS	multiple source tactical system
MTI	moving target indicator
MTW	major theater war
NAI	named areas of interest
NAVFOR	Navy forces
NBC	nuclear, biological and chemical
NBCRS	NBC reconnaissance system
NCA	national command authority
NCS	net control station
NDF	network design facility
NIPRNET	nonclassified internet protocol router network
O & I	operations and intelligence
OB	order of battle
OCA	offensive counterair
OCOKA	observation and field of fire, cover and concealment, obstacles,
	key terrain, and avenues of approach
offensive counterair	offensive operations to destroy, disrupt, or neutralize enemy aircraft, missiles, launch platforms, and their supporting structures and systems both before and after launch, but as close to their source as possible. Offensive counterair operations range throughout enemy territory and are generally conducted at the initiative of friendly forces. These operations include attack operations, fighter sweep, escort, and suppression of enemy air defenses. Also called OCA (JP 1-02)
offensive counterair attack operations	offensive action in support of the offensive counterair mission against surface targets that contribute to the enemy's air power capabilities. The objective of attack operations is to prevent the hostile use of aircraft and missile forces by attacking targets such as missile launch sites, airfields, naval vessels, command and control nodes, munitions stockpiles, and supporting infrastructure. Attack operations may be performed by fixed or rotary wing aircraft, surface-to-surface weapons, special operations forces, or ground forces. Also called OCA attack ops (JP 1-02)
OPCON	operational control
operational control	transferable command authority that may be exercised by commanders at any echelon at or below the level of combatant command. Operational control is inherent in combatant command (command authority). Operational control may be delegated and is the authority to perform those functions of command over subordinate forces involving organizing and employing commands and forces, assigning tasks, designating objectives, and giving authoritative direction necessary to accomplish the mission. Operational control includes authoritative direction over all aspects of military operations and joint training necessary to accomplish missions assigned to the command. Operational control should be exercised through the commanders of subordinate organizations. Normally this authority is exercised through subordinate joint force commanders and Service and/or functional component commanders. Operational control normally provides full authority to organize commands and forces and to employ those forces as the commander in operational control considers necessary to accomplish assigned missions. Operational control does not, in and of itself, include authoritative direction for logistics or matters of administration, discipline, internal organization, or unit training. Also called OPCON (JP 1-02)
OPFAC	operational facility
OPLAN	operation plan
OPNS	operations
OPORD	operation order
OPSEC	operational security
OPTEMPO	operational tempo
PADIL	Patriot digital information link
PAO	public affairs office
passive air defense	all measures, other than active air defense, taken to minimize the effectiveness of hostile air and missile threats against friendly forces and assets. These measures include camouflage, concealment, deception, dispersion, reconstitution, redundancy, detection and warning systems, and the use of protective construction (JP 1-02)
passive defense	operations that provide essential individual and collective protection for friendly forces, population centers, and critical assets. The principal measures used to accomplish passive defense are tactical warning, reducing targeting effectiveness, reducing vulnerability, and recovery and reconstitution (JP 3-01.5)
PD	passive defense
PGIP/T	predicted ground impact point/time
PIR	priority intelligence requirement
POL	petroleum, oils and lubricants
positive control	a method of airspace control that relies on positive identification, tracking and direction of aircraft within an airspace, conducted with electronic means by an agency having the responsibility and authority therein (JP 1-02)
procedural control	a method of airspace control that relies on a combination of previously agreed and promulgated orders and procedures (JP 1-02)
PTL	primary target line
PTT	push-to-talk
RADC	regional air defense commander
RCS	radar cross section
RECCE	reconnaissance
RELROK	releasable to Republic of Korea
RF	radio frequency
RFI	request for information
ROE	rules of engagement
RSTA	reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition
rules of engagement	directives issued by competent military authority that delineate the circumstances and limitations under which United States forces will initiate and/or continue combat engagement with other forces encountered. Also called ROE (JP 1-02)
RWS	remote workstation
SA	situational awareness
SADC	sector air defense commander
SAM	surface-to-air missile
SATCOM	satellite communications
serial TADIL J	protocol and/or equipment that allows TADIL J data to be transmitted over a serial (RS 232) communications interface (USAADASCH)
SHORAD	short-range air defense
SFOD	special forces operational detachment
SIGINT	signals intelligence
SIGO	signal officer
SIGSEC	signal security
SINCGARS	single-channel ground and airborne radio system
SIPRNET	secret internet protocol router network
SJA	staff judge advocate
SME	subject matter expert
SOCCE	special operations command and control element
SOCOORD	special operations coordinator
SOE	states of emission
SOF	special operations force
SOI	signal operating instructions
SOP	standing operating procedures
SOR	states of readiness
SPOD	seaport of debarkation
STAMIS	standard Army management information system
STU	secure telephone unit
SUCCESS	synthesized UHF computer controlled subsystem
TAAMDCOORD	theater army air and missile defense coordinator
TAC	tactical
TACC	tactical air command center
TACDAR	tactical data and reporting
TACIMS	theater automated command and control information management system
TACON	tactical control
TACS	theater air control system
TACSAT	tactical satellite
tactical control	command authority over assigned or attached forces or commands, or military capability or forces made available for tasking, that is limited to the detailed and, usually, local direction and control of movements or maneuvers necessary to accomplish missions or tasks assigned. Tactical control is inherent in operational control. Tactical control may be delegated to, and exercised at any level at or below the level of combatant command. Also called TACON (JP 1-02)
tactical operations center	a subelement of a headquarters command post with staff elements (AAMDC, brigades, and battalions). A tactical operations center (TOC) consists of a physical grouping of the staff elements concerned with current and future tactical operations and tactical support. A key standardized, digitized element of equipment in the AAMDC and brigade TOCs is the air and missile defense planning and control system (AMDPCS) (FM 44-100)
TADIL	tactical digital information link
TAI	target areas of interest
TAOC	tactical air operations center
TBM	theater ballistic missile
TBMCS	theater battle management core systems
TCS	tactical control station
TDC	track data coordinator
TDDS	TRAP data dissemination system
TDS	tactical data system
TEL	transporter erector launcher
TERS	tactical event reporting system
TF	task force
THAAD	theater high altitude area defense
theater air and missile defense	the integration of joint force capabilities to destroy air or theater missile threats in flight or prior to launch or to otherwise disrupt the enemy's air and theater missile operations through an appropriate mix of offensive counterair (OCA) and defensive counterair (DCA) operations consisting of mutually supportive passive air defense; active air defense; attack operations; and supporting command, control, communications, computers and intelligence (C⁴I) measures (USAADASCH)
theater missile	a missile, which may be a ballistic missile, a cruise missile, or an air-to-surface missile (not including short-range, nonnuclear, direct fire missiles, bombs, or rockets such as Maverick or wire-guided missiles), whose target is within a given theater of operation. Also called TM (JP 1-02)
TIBS	tactical information broadcast service
TM	theater missile
TMD	theater missile defense
TOC	tactical operations center
transporter erector launcher	a self-propelled launch vehicle capable of transporting a TBM to a tactical location and elevating and launching the missile. A TEL contains all ancillary equipment needed to support launch operations (USAADASCH)
TRAP	tactical receive equipment and related applications
TRITAC	triservice tactical communications
TRIXS	tactical reconnaissance intelligence exchange system
TSC	theater signal command
TSN	track supervision net
TST	time sensitive target
TV	television
UAV	unmanned aerial vehicle
UAV-SR	unmanned aerial vehicle-short range
UHF	ultrahigh frequency
UMO	unit movement officer
USAADASCH	United States Army Air Defense Artillery School
UST	utilities shelter transporter
UTM	universal transverse mercator
VHF	very high frequency
VTC	video teleconference
warfighter information network-tactical	an Army Force XXI tactical telecommunications system consisting of infrastructure and network components from the maneuver battalion to the theater rear boundary. The network provides command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C⁴ISR) capabilities that are mobile, secure, survivable, seamless, and capable of supporting multimedia tactical information systems. The network's capability to support unit task reorganization and real-time retasking of battlefield support elements is a vital enabler for Army 2010 and Beyond operational concepts. The network will allow all Army commanders and other communications network users at all echelons to exchange information internal and external to the theater from wired or wireless telephones, computers (Internet-like capability) or from video terminals. Also called WIN-T (Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) Operational Requirements Document (ORD), 23 Aug 1999)
WMD	weapons of mass destruction
WOTS	worldwide origin and threat system

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