Military Acronyms and Definitions - MilitaryDictionary.org
beach party
The Navy component of the landing force support party under the tactical control of the landing force support party commander.
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A point and limited area defense surface-to-air missile system capable of intercepting aircraft and theater missiles, including short-, medium-, and intermediate-range ballistic missiles in the terminal phase.
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A party acknowledged as potentially hostile to a friendly party and against which the use of force may be envisaged.
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The acquisition and utilization of still and motion imagery in support of operational and planning requirements across the range of military operations and during joint exercises.
View Other Definitionsoccupational and environmental health surveillance
The regular or repeated collection, analysis, archiving, interpretation, and dissemination of occupational and environmental health-related data for monitoring the health of, or potential health hazard impact on, a population and individual personnel, and for intervening in a timely manner to prevent, treat, or control the occurrence of disease or injury when determined necessary.
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