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joint force chaplain

The military chaplain designated by the joint force commander to serve as the senior chaplain for the joint force.

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mobilization base

The total of all resources available, or that can be made available, to meet foreseeable wartime needs.

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classified information

Official information that has been determined to require, in the interests of national security, protection against unauthorized disclosure and which has been so designated.

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emergency authority

A Federal military commander’s authority, in extraordinary emergency circumstances where prior authorization by the President is impossible and duly constituted local authorities are unable to control the situation, to engage temporarily in activities that are necessary to quell large-scale, unexpected civil disturbances because (1) such activities are necessary to prevent significant loss of life or wanton destruction of property and are necessary to restore governmental function and public order or (2) duly constituted Federal, state, or local authorities are unable or decline to provide adequate protection for Federal property or Federal governmental functions.

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request for assistance

A request based on mission requirements and expressed in terms of desired outcome, formally asking the Department of Defense to provide assistance to a local, state, tribal, or other federal agency.

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