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industrial preparedness program

Plans, actions, or measures for the transformation of the industrial base, both government-owned and civilian-owned, from its peacetime activity to the emergency program necessary to support the national military objectives.

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landing area diagram

A graphic means of showing, for amphibious operations, the beach designations, boat lanes, organization of the line of departure, scheduled waves, landing ship area, transport areas, and the fire support areas in the immediate vicinity of the boat lanes.

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peacekeeping

Military operations undertaken with the consent of all major parties to a dispute, designed to monitor and facilitate implementation of an agreement (cease fire, truce, or other such agreement) and support diplomatic efforts to reach a long-term political settlement.

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chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear hazard

Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear elements that could create adverse effects due to an accidental or deliberate release and dissemination.

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component

In logistics, a part or combination of parts having a specific function, which can be installed or replaced only as an entity.

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