Military Acronyms and Definitions - MilitaryDictionary.org
tactical data link
A Joint Staff-approved, standardized communication link suitable for transmission of digital information. Tactical digital information links interface two or more command and control or weapons systems via a single or multiple network architecture and multiple communication media for exchange of tactical information.
View Other Definitionstechnical surveillance countermeasures
Techniques and measures to detect and neutralize a wide variety of hostile penetration technologies that are used to obtain unauthorized access to classified and sensitive information. Technical penetrations include the employment of optical, electro-optical, electromagnetic, fluidic, and acoustic means as the sensor and transmission medium, or the use of various types of stimulation or modification to equipment or building components for the direct or indirect transmission of information meant to be protected.
View Other Definitionsdefense industrial base
The Department of Defense, government, and private sector worldwide industrial complex with capabilities to perform research and development, design, produce, and maintain military weapon systems, subsystems, components, or parts to meet military requirements.
View Other Definitionsdetainee
Any person captured, detained, or otherwise under the control of Department of Defense personnel.
View Other Definitionslow velocity drop
A drop procedure in which the drop velocity does not exceed 30 feet per second.
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