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supporting arms
Weapons and weapons systems of all types employed to support forces by indirect or direct fire.
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The threat of imminent use of force against the United States, United States forces, or other designated persons or property.
View Other Definitionslead nation
The nation with the will, capability, competence, and influence to provide the essential elements of political consultation and military leadership to coordinate the planning, mounting, and execution of a multinational operation.
View Other DefinitionsNavy support element
The maritime pre-positioning force element that is composed of naval beach group staff and subordinate unit personnel, a detachment of Navy cargo handling force personnel, and other Navy components, as required. It is tasked with conducting the off-load and ship-to-shore movement of maritime pre-positioned equipment and/or supplies.
View Other Definitionscourse of action
Any sequence of activities that an individual or unit may follow.
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