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nonbattle injury

A person who becomes a casualty due to circumstances not directly attributable to hostile action or terrorist activity.

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dominant user

The Service or multinational partner who is the principal consumer of a particular common-user logistic supply or service within a joint or multinational operation and will normally act as the lead Service to provide this particular common-user logistic supply or service to other Service components, multinational partners, other governmental agencies, or nongovernmental agencies as directed by the combatant commander.

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electromagnetic radiation hazards

Transmitter or antenna installation that generates or increases electromagnetic radiation in the vicinity of ordnance, personnel, or fueling operations in excess of established safe levels.

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area of operations

An operational area defined by the joint force commander for land and maritime forces that should be large enough to accomplish their missions and protect their forces.

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fixed port

Terminals with an improved network of cargo-handling facilities designed for the transfer of freight.

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