Military Acronyms and Definitions - MilitaryDictionary.org
event matrix
A cross-referenced description of the indicators and activity expected to occur in each named area of interest.
View Other Definitionshomeland defense
The protection of United States sovereignty, territory, domestic population, and critical infrastructure against external threats and aggression or other threats as directed by the President.
View Other Definitionsbulk storage
Storage of liquids, such as petroleum products in tanks, as distinguished from drum or packaged storage.
View Other Definitionsrecovery team
In personnel recovery, designated US or US-directed forces, who are specifically trained to operate in conjunction with indigenous or surrogate forces, and are tasked to contact, authenticate, support, move, and exfiltrate isolated personnel.
View Other Definitionscombatant command
A unified or specified command with a broad continuing mission under a single commander established and so designated by the President, through the Secretary of Defense and with the advice and assistance of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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