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joint table of distribution

A manpower document that identifies the positions and enumerates the spaces that have been approved for each organizational element of a joint activity for a specific fiscal year (authorization year), and those accepted for the four subsequent fiscal years (program years).

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target of opportunity

A target visible to a surface or air sensor or observer, which is within range of available weapons and against which fire has not been scheduled or requested.

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significant wave height

The average height of the third of waves observed during a given period of time.

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causeway

A craft similar in design to a barge, but longer and narrower, designed to assist in the discharge and transport of cargo from vessels.

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line of operation

A line that defines the interior or exterior orientation of the force in relation to the enemy or that connects actions on nodes and/or decisive points related in time and space to an objective(s).

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