MilitaryDictionary.org
Military Acronyms and Definitions - MilitaryDictionary.org
thermal crossover
The natural phenomenon that normally occurs twice daily when temperature conditions are such that there is a loss of contrast between two adjacent objects on infrared imagery.
View Other Definitionsweapons release authority
The authority originating from the President to engage or direct engagement of ballistic missile threats using ground-based interceptors of the ground-based midcourse defense. Also call WRA.
View Other Definitionsbaseline costs
The continuing annual costs of military operations funded by the operations and maintenance and military personnel appropriations.
View Other Definitionscommunications intelligence
Technical information and intelligence derived from foreign communications by other than the intended recipients.
View Other Definitionspersonal protective equipment
The protective clothing and equipment provided to shield or isolate a person from the chemical, physical, and thermal hazards that can be encountered at a hazardous materials incident.
View Other Definitions