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D D dental (graphics), JP 1‑02) D&F determination
and finding D/I distinctive
insignia D3A decide,
detect, deliver, and assess (targeting methodology, FM 1‑02) D5 demand‑driven
direct digital dissemination DA Department
of the Army; direct action (FM 1‑02); departure airfield
(FM 3‑21.220) DAACA Department
of the Army Allocation Committee, Ammunition DAACCE Department
of the Army Alternate Command and Control Element DAAMP Department
of Army Avionics Master Plan DAAS Defense
Automatic Addressing System DAB Director
of the Army Budget DAC Department
of the Army Civilian DACAN (Military
Committee) Distribution and Accounting Agency, NATO DACC Department
of the DACCS department
of the army Command and Control System DACG departure
airfield control group; departure area control group (ARTEP 7‑20‑MTP) DACIR DACO departure
airfield control officer (FM 3‑21.220, FM 90‑26) DACOWITS defense
advisory committee on Women in the Services DACRP Department
of the Army Communication Resources Plan DADAC department
of the army Distribution/Allocation Committee DADCMI Department
of the Army Policy for Disclosure of Classified Military Information to
Foreign Government DAEDARC DA
Equipment Data Review Committee DAF Department
of the Air Force; departure airfield DAFC departure
airfield control DAFD Department
of the Army Forward Depot DAFFD Department
of the Army Forward Floating Depot DAFS direct
aerial fire support DAG division
artillery group (OPFOR) DAI Director
of Army Instruction DAIP Department
of the Army Intelligence Plan DAIRO Department
of the Army International Rationalization Office DAIS defense
automatic integrated switching DALC deployment
area location code DALRLV DA
logistics readiness liaison visits DALT Department
of the Army Liaison Team; drop altitude DAM defended
area model DAM II‑EE defended
area model II engagement evaluation DAM II‑EP defended
area model II engagement planning DAMA Department
of the Army Materiel Annex damage assessment (DOD,
NATO) 1. The determination of the effect of attacks on targets. 2 (DOD only)
A determination of the effect of a compromise of classified information on
national security, also battle damage
assessment, FM 2‑0) damage estimation (DOD)
A preliminary appraisal of the potential effects of an attack, FM 2‑0) DAMIS Department
of the Army Management Information System DAMP/TVPB Department
of the Army Motion Picture/Television Production Board DAMP/TVPP Department
of the Army Motion Picture/Television Production Program DAMPL Department
of the Army Master Priority List DAMPMT Department
of the Army Military Personnel Management Team DAMRIP Department
of the Army Management Review and Improvement Program DAMWO Department
of the Army modification work order DANCE (column codeword/ designator) [NATO] (EW) Shift all lines to COMPLAN
(insert codeword) danger area (DOD,
NATO) 1. In air traffic control, an airspace of defined dimensions within
which activities dangerous to the flight of aircraft may exist at specified
times, FM 3‑52. 2 (DOD only) A specified
area above, below, or within which there may be potential danger (Army) Area
in the vicinity of weapons or aircraft which can cause serious injury or
death if occupied or passed through by individual soldiers or other
equipment, such as the backblast area behind a TOW or Dragon (FM 3‑21.20) See also restricted operations area/zone
(FM 1‑02) danger close (DOD)
In close air support, artillery, mortar, and naval gunfire support fires, it is
the term included in the method of engagement segment of a call for fire
which indicates that friendly forces are within close proximity of the
target. The close proximity distance is determined by the weapon and munition
fired (NATO) In artillery and naval fire support, a call for fire to indicate
that friendly forces are within 600 meters of the target, also adjust fire; call for fire; final
protective fires, FM 6‑20‑30) DAO division
ammunition officer (FM 1‑02) DAP Director
of Army Programs ; decontamination apparatus, portable (ARTEP 7‑91‑Drill
(ARTEP 7‑91-MTP); decontaminate apparatus, portable (incorrect
usage, ARTEP 7‑91‑Drill); distant aiming point (FM 3‑22.90);
decontamination apparatus (incomplete; use with comma and
"portable.," FM 3‑90.1) DAR data
automation requirement; defense acquisition radar; Defense Acquisition
Regulation; designated area of recovery (FM 7‑93 (ARTEP 7‑93‑MTP) DARC data
acquisition and reports control DARFAX Department
of Army Secure facsimile DARK discrimination
analysis technique adapted and refined at DARR Department
of Army Regional Representative DARRIS Department
of the Army Requisitioning, Receipt, and Issue System DARS Department
of the Army relocation sites DART direct
advisory of recorded transactions DAS Director
of the Army Staff DASB division
area support battalion (FM 1‑02) DASC direct
air support center DASD direct
access storage device DASEB Department
of the Army Suitability Evaluation Board DASH drone
antisubmarine helicopter DASH (#) Aircraft
position within a flight. Use if specific call sign is unknown) DASL Department
of the Army Strategic Logistics DASO demonstration
and shakedown operational; Department of the Army special order DASPO Department
of the Army Special Photographic Office DASSO Department
of the Army Systems Staff Officer DAT development
acceptance test data (DOD) Representation of facts,
concepts, or instructions in a formalized manner suitable for communication,
interpretation, or processing by humans or by automatic means. Any
representations such as characters or analog quantities to which meaning is
or might be assigned (Army) The lowest class of information on the cognitive
hierarchy. Data consist of raw signals communicated by any nodes in an
information system, or sensings from the environment detected by a collector
of any kind (human, mechanical, or electronic; FM 6‑0) database a
collection of data organized for rapid search and retrieval) date-time group (DTG)
An alphanumeric designator for displaying a date-time group (DDHHMMSSZMONYY)
or “O/O” for on order. The date-time group is composed of a group of six
numeric digits with a time zone suffix and the standardized three-letter
abbreviation for the month followed by two digits. The first pair of digits
represents the day; the second pair, the hour; the third pair, the minutes.
The last two digits of the year are after the month. For automated systems,
two digits may be added before the time zone suffix and after the minutes to
designate seconds. DATI Director
of Army Technical Information DATSC Department
of the Army Training and Support Committee DATT Defense
Attaché datum (DOD,
NATO) Any numerical or geometrical quantity or set of such quantities which
may serve as reference or base for other quantities. Where the concept is
geometric, the plural form is "datums" in contrast to the normal
plural "data." See FM 3‑34.331) datum (geodetic) (DOD) 1. A reference surface
consisting of five quantities: the latitude and longitude of an initial
point, the azimuth of a line from that point, and the parameters of the
reference ellipsoid. 2. The mathematical model of the earth used to calculate
the coordinates on any map. Different nations use different datums for
printing coordinates on their maps. The datum is usually referenced in the
marginal information of each map, FM 3‑25.26) DAXREP Department
of the Army Command and Control Reporting System day of supply See
one day's supply (FM 1‑02) daysight simplified
from "daysight tracker" dazzle (DOD)
Temporary loss of vision or a temporary reduction in visual acuity; may be
applied to effects on optics, also flash
blindness, FM 71‑123) DBA/M data
base administrator/manager DBC deputy
brigade commander DBCS digital
battle command system (FM 3‑90.1) DBF database
file DBK data
bank DBMS database
management system DBOI development
basis of issue DC dislocated
civilian (FM 1‑02); defense counsel; Dental Corps; direct current
(FM 7‑93, STP 7‑11M14‑SM‑TG; DCA Defense
Communications Agency; defensive counterair (FM 1‑02) DCAI Defense
Communications Agency Instruction DCAS Defense
Contract Administration Services DCASD Defense
Contract Administration Services District DCASO Defense
Contract Administration Services Office DCASPRO Defense
Contract Administration Services Plant Representative Office DCASQ Defense
Contract Administration Services Residency DCASR Defense
Contract Administration Services Region DCC Defense
Control Center; DISCOM control center (FM 90‑26) DCCB DCDP defense
center data processing DCDU data
collection and distribution units DCE defense
combat evaluation DC‑E Director
of Communications‑Electronics DCEO division
communications‑electronics officer DCG deputy
commanding general DCGE digital
command guidance electronics (FM 3‑22.1) DCI Director,
Central Intelligence DCII Defense
Central Index of Investigations DCL design
capability line DCM deputy
chief of mission (FM 1‑02) DCMIS Deputy
Chief of Staff, Management Information Systems DCNG DCO deputy
commanding officer; dial central office DCP dental
continuation pay; development concept paper; Director of Civilian Personnel DCPG Defense
Communications Planning Group DCS Defense
Communications System; defensive counterspace (FM 1‑02) DCSC DCSCD Deputy
Chief of Staff for Combat Developments DCSC‑E Deputy
Chief of Staff, Communications‑Electronics DCSCOMPT Deputy
Chief of Staff, Comptroller DCSFOR Deputy
Chief of Staff, Force Development DCSI Deputy
Chief of Staff for Intelligence DCSINT Deputy
Chief of Staff for Intelligence (FM 1‑02) DCSLOG Deputy
Chief of Staff for Logistics DCSO&T Deputy
Chief of Staff, Operations and Training DCSOPS Deputy
Chief of Staff for Operations (FM 1‑02) DCSOT Deputy
Chief of Staff for Operations and Intelligence DCSPA Deputy
Chief of Staff, Personnel and Administration DCSPER Deputy
Chief of Staff for Personnel DCSRDA Deputy
Chief of Staff for Research, Development, and Acquisition DCSRM Deputy
Chief of Staff for Resource Management DCSROTC Deputy
Chief of Staff for Reserve Officers' Training Corps DCSTS Deputy
Chief of Staff for Training and Schools DCT deflection
conversion table (FM 3‑22.91) DD double
double (Bailey Bridge); dishonorable discharge; driver's display (FM 3‑22.91) DDA digital
drive amplifier (MSR) D‑day (DOD)
The unnamed day on which a particular operation commences or is to commence,
also times, FM 5-0) DDB‑P Distinguished
Pistol Shot Badge DDB‑R Distinguished
Rifleman Badge DDC Defense
Documentation Center for Scientific and Technical Information; division data
center DDEP Defense
Development Exchange Program DDL digital
data link DDN Defense
Data Network; the primary long distance data transfer system for DoD) DDP distribution
drop point DDPS discrimination
data processing system DDRE Director
of Defense Research and Engineering DDS Director
of Dental Services DDSM Defense
Distinguished Service Medal DDUS data
departed DE directed
energy (FM 1‑02) DEA Drug
Enforcement Agency (FM 3‑06.11); data exchange annex DEAC Defense
Economic Analysis Council dead space (DOD,
NATO) 1. An area within the maximum range of a weapon, radar, or observer,
which cannot be covered by fire or observation from a particular position
because of intervening obstacles, the nature of the ground, the
characteristics of the trajectory, or the limitations of the pointing
capabilities of the weapon, FM 3‑90. 2. An area or zone which
is within range of a radio transmitter, but in which a signal is not
received. 3. The volume of space above and around a gun or guided missile
system into which it cannot fire because of mechanical or electronic
limitations, FM 3‑21.20) DEADEYE Informative
call by an airborne laser designator indicating the laser system is
inoperative) deadline (DOD)
To remove a vehicle or piece of equipment from operation or use for one of
the following reasons: a. is inoperative due to damage, malfunctioning, or
necessary repairs (the term does not include items temporarily removed from
use by reason of routine maintenance and repairs that do not affect the
combat capability of the item); b. is unsafe; and c. would be damaged by
further use, also full mission
capable, FM 4‑30.3) debarkation (DOD)
The unloading of troops, equipment, or supplies from a ship or aircraft, also
embarkation, FM 100‑17‑3) debriefing (Army)
The systematic questioning of individuals not in the custody of friendly
forces to procure information to answer specific collection requirements by
direct and indirect questioning techniques
(FM 34‑52); Marine Corps) Interviewing of an individual who has
completed an intelligence or reconnaissance assignment or who has knowledge,
whether through observation, participation, or otherwise, of operational or
intelligence significance (FM 1‑02) DECCO Defense
Commercial Communications Office DECEA Defense
Communications Engineering Agency DECEO Defense
Communications Engineering Office deception (DOD,
NATO) Those measures designed to mislead the enemy by manipulation,
distortion, or falsification of evidence to induce the enemy to react in a
manner prejudicial to the enemy's interests, also counterdeception;
demonstration; imitative
electromagnetic deception;
military deception, FM 3‑13. (See Table 7‑9 for symbols.) deception event (DOD)
A deception means executed at a specific time and location in support of a
deception operation, also deception
means, FM 3‑13) deception means (DOD) Methods, resources, and techniques that
can be used to convey information to the deception target. There are three
categories of deception means: deception objective (DOD)
The desired result of a deception operation expressed in terms of what the
adversary is to do or not to do at the critical time and/or location, FM 3‑13) deception story (DOD)
A scenario that outlines the friendly action that will be portrayed to cause
the deception target to adopt the desired perception, FM 3‑13) deception target (DOD)
The adversary decisionmaker with the authority to make the decision that will
achieve the deception objective, FM 3‑13) deception working group A
group tailored to bring together the special technical skills required to
conduct a specific military deception operation (FM 3‑13) decision point (DOD)
The point in space and time where the commander or staff anticipates making a
decision concerning a specific friendly course of action. A decision point is
usually associated with a specific target area of interest, and is located in
time and space to permit the commander sufficient lead time to engage the
adversary in the target area of interest. Decision points may also be
associated with the friendly force and the status of ongoing operations
(Army/Marine Corps) An event, area, or point in the battlespace where and
when the friendly commander will make a critical decision (FM 5-0) Also called DP, also decision
support matrix; decision
support template; wargaming.
(See Table 7‑13 for symbol) decision support matrix An
aid used by the commander and staff to make battlefield decisions. It is a
staff product of the wargaming process, which lists the decision point,
location of the decision point, the criteria to be evaluated at the point of
decision, the action or operations to occur at the decision point, and the
unit or element that is to act and has responsibility to observe and report
the information affecting the criteria for the decision. Also called DSM, also branch; decision point; decision support template; sequel; wargaming (FM 5-0) decision support template (DOD)
A graphic record of wargaming. The decision support template depicts decision
points, timelines associated with the movement of forces and the flow of the
operation, and other key items of information required to execute a specific
friendly course of action (Marine Corps) A staff product initially used in
the wargaming process which graphically represents the decision points and
projected situations and indicates when, where, and under what conditions a
decision is most likely to be required to initiate a specific activity (such
as a branch or sequel) or event (such as lifting or shifting of fires) Also
called decisionmaking Selecting
a course of action as the one most favorable to accomplish the mission (FM 6‑0) decisive engagement (DOD)
In land and naval warfare, an engagement in which a unit is considered fully
committed and cannot maneuver or extricate itself. In the absence of outside
assistance, the action must be fought to a conclusion and either won or lost
with the forces at hand, FM 3‑90) decisive operation The
operation that directly accomplishes the task assigned by the higher
headquarters. Decisive operations conclusively determine the outcome of major
operations, battles, and engagements (FM 3‑0) decisive point (DOD)
A geographic place, specific key event, critical system or function that
allows commanders to gain a marked advantage over an enemy and greatly
influence the outcome of an attack, also centers of gravity, FM 3‑0) decisive terrain Key
terrain whose seizure and retention is mandatory for successful mission
accomplishment, also key terrain
(FM 3‑90) DECLARE Inquiry
as to the identification of a specified track(s), target(s), or correlated
group) declination (DOD,
NATO) The angular distance on the celestial sphere measured north or south
through 90 degrees from the celestial equator along the hour circle of the
body. Comparable to latitude on the terrestrial sphere (Army) In navigation,
at a given place and time, the angle between the grid north meridian and the
true north meridian or magnetic north meridian measured in degrees or mils
east or west. These change in relationship to the magnetic north meridian
annually based on the drift of the magnetic pole, also magnetic declination; magnetic variation (FM 3‑25.26) decon decontaminat[e/ion]
(use abbreviations only in graphics) deconflict To
reconcile or resolve a conflict in responsibility, area of operations,
airspace, or interests in order to accomplish smooth operations without
undesired redundancy or threat of fratricide (FM 5-0) decontaminant Any
substance used to break down, neutralize, or remove a chemical, biological,
or radioactive material posing a threat to personnel or equipment (FM 3‑5) decontamination (DOD,
NATO) The process of making any person, object or area safe by absorbing,
destroying, neutralizing, making harmless, or removing chemical or biological
agents, or by removing radioactive material clinging to or around it, FM 3‑5. (See Table 7‑16 for symbol) decoy (DOD)
An imitation in any sense of a person, object, or phenomenon which is
intended to deceive enemy surveillance devices or mislead enemy evaluation.
Also called dummy, FM 20‑3. (See Table 7‑9 for symbol) decrement a
gradual decrease
in quality or quantity; or the amount of decrease (FM 3‑22.91) DED detailed
equipment decontamination (FM 3‑90.1) DEDS digital
error detection subsystem deep area An
area forward of the close area that commanders use to shape enemy forces
before they are encountered or engaged in the close area. Typically, the deep
area extends from the forward boundary of subordinate units to the forward
boundary of the controlling echelon (FM 3‑0) deep operations (See FM 3‑92
[100‑15]) deep supporting fire (NATO)
Fire directed on objectives, not in the immediate vicinity of friendly
forces, for neutralizing and destroying enemy reserves and weapons, and
interfering with enemy command, supply, communications, and observations, FM 6‑20‑30) DEEP** Descriptive
term used to indicate separation between the nearest and farthest groups in
range in a relative formation of three or more groups, used to describe a
LADDER, VIC, CHAMPAGNE, BOX) def defend;
defended; defense; defensive (use abbreviations only in graphics) DEFCON defense
readiness condition (FM 1‑02) defeat A
tactical mission task that occurs when an enemy force has temporarily or
permanently lost the physical means or the will to fight. The defeated
force's commander is unwilling or unable to pursue his adopted course of
action, thereby yielding to the friendly commander's will, and can no longer
interfere to a significant degree with the actions of friendly forces. Defeat
can result from the use of force or the threat of its use, also decisive point (FM 3‑90) defeat in detail Concentrating
overwhelming combat power against separate parts of a force in sequence
rather than defeating the entire force at once (FM 3‑90) DEFENDING (direction) Aircraft
is in a defensive position and maneuvering with reference to a surface‑to‑air
threat) defense in depth (DOD,
NATO) The siting of mutually supporting defense positions designed to absorb
and progressively weaken attack, prevent initial observations of the whole
position by the enemy, and to allow the commander to maneuver the reserve, FM 3‑90 (Army) In information
operations, the integration of the capabilities of people, operations, and
technology to establish multilayered, multidimensional protection (FM 3‑13) defensive counterair (DOD)
All defensive measures designed to detect, identify, intercept, and destroy
or negate enemy forces attempting to attack or penetrate the friendly air
environment. Also called DCA,
also counterair; offensive counterair, FM 44‑100) defensive counterspace Operations
conducted to defend against attacks by systems operating in space. Also
called DCS (FM 44‑100) defensive information
operations (DOD) The integration and coordination of
policies and procedures,
operations, personnel, and technology to protect and defend information and
information systems. Defensive information operations are conducted through
information assurance, physical security, operations security,
counterdeception, counter‑psychological operations,
counterintelligence, electronic warfare, and special information operations.
[Note: the Army definition does not include the previous sentence.] Defensive
information operations ensure timely, accurate, and relevant information access
while denying adversaries the opportunity to exploit friendly information and
information systems for their own purposes, FM 3‑0) defensive operations (Army)
Operations that defeat an enemy attack, buy time, economize forces, or
develop conditions favorable for offensive operations. Defensive operations
alone normally cannot achieve a decision. Their purpose is to create
conditions for a counteroffensive that allows Army forces to regain the
initiative (FM 3‑0; Marine Corps) Operations
conducted with the immediate purpose of causing an enemy attack to fail.
Defensive operations also may achieve one or more of the following: gain
time; concentrate forces elsewhere; wear down enemy forces as a prelude to
offensive operations; and retain tactical, strategic, or political
objectives, also area defense;
mobile defense (FM 1‑02) DEFENSIVE* Aircraft
is under attack, maneuvering defensively, and unable to ensure deconfliction
or mutual support) defilade (DOD,
NATO) 1. Protection from hostile observation and fire provided by an obstacle
such as a hill, ridge, or bank. 2. A vertical distance by which a position is
concealed from enemy observation. 3. To shield from enemy fire or observation
by using natural or artificial obstacles, FM 3‑21.20) defilade fire (Army)
Fire delivered at a rate intentionally less than sustained to permit
adjustment corrections, meet specific tactical requirements, or conserve
ammunition (Marine Corps) Fire delivered on a target in such a manner that
the range pattern of the fall of shot generally aligns with the short axis of
the target, also enfilade fire;
sustained rate of fire
(FM 1‑02) defile 1.
A narrow gorge or pass that tends to prevent easy movement of troops (FM 3‑21.10) 2. A special movement
circulation control measure. A defile operation is conducted to keep traffic
moving smoothly through a narrow passageway (FM 3‑19.4); shorter definition: a narrow passage through which
troops can march only in a file DEFK deflection
correction (FM 3‑22.91) DEFLOWH Defense
Liaison Officer to the White House DEFREPNAMA Defense
Representative, deg degrees
(FM 3‑22.27 (23‑27; use abbreviations only in graphics) degauss (transitive
verb, de‑ + gauss, after Karl F. Gauss, circa 1940) : to remove or
neutralize the magnetic field of <degauss a ship<degauss a magnetic
tape‑ de·gauss·er noun DEGOGGLE** Directive
call to put on/take off NVDs) degrade In
information operations, using nonlethal or temporary means to reduce the
effectiveness or efficiency of adversary command and control systems and information
collection efforts or means (FM 3‑13) degree of risk (DOD)
As specified by the commander, the risk to which friendly forces may be
subjected from the effects of the detonation of a nuclear weapons used in the
attack of a close‑in enemy target; acceptable degrees of risk under
differing tactical conditions are emergency, moderate, and negligible, also emergency risk (nuclear); moderate risk (nuclear); negligible risk (nuclear); radiation status, FM 3‑11.4) DEH Directorate
of Engineering and Housing deice, deicer not
"de‑ice" or "de‑icer" (MW10) delay A
form of retrograde in which a force under pressure trades space for time by
slowing the enemy's momentum and inflicting maximum damage on the enemy
without, in principle, becoming decisively engaged (FM 3‑90; see Table A‑1 for symbol) delay line A
phase line where the date and time before which the enemy is not allowed to
cross the phase line is depicted as part of the graphic control measure (FM 3‑90) delaying operation (DOD, NATO) See delay (FM 1‑02) delegation of authority (DOD)
The action by which a commander assigns part of his or her authority
commensurate with the assigned task to a subordinate commander. While
ultimately responsibility cannot be relinquished, delegation of authority
carries with it the imposition of a measure of responsibility. The extent of
the authority delegated must be clearly stated (NATO) An action by which a
commander assigns to a subordinate commander a clearly stated part of his
authority, also command, FM 6‑0) deliberate attack (DOD,
NATO) A type of offensive action characterized by preplanned coordinated
employment of firepower and maneuver to close with and destroy or capture the
enemy, also attack; deliberate operation, FM 3‑0) deliberate crossing (DOD,
NATO) The crossing of an inland water obstacle that requires extensive
planning and detailed preparations, also bridgehead; bridgehead
line; hasty crossing; river crossing, FM 90‑13) deliberate defense (DOD,
NATO) A defense normally organized when out of contact with the enemy or when
contact with the enemy is not imminent and time for organization is
available. It normally includes an extensive fortified zone incorporating
pillboxes, forts, and communications systems, also defense in depth; deliberate
operation; forward defense;
hasty defense, FM 3‑21.20) deliberate operation An
operation in which a commander's detailed intelligence concerning the situation
allows him to develop and coordinate detailed plans, including multiple
branches and sequels. He task organizes his forces specifically for the
operation to provide a fully synchronized combined arms team. He conducts
extensive rehearsals while conducting extensive shaping operations to set the
conditions for the conduct of his decisive operation (FM 3‑90) deliberate planning (DOD)
1. The Joint Operation Planning and Execution System process involving the
development of joint operation plans for contingencies identified in joint
strategic planning documents. Conducted principally in peacetime, deliberate
planning is accomplished in prescribed cycles that complement other
Department of Defense planning cycles in accordance with the formally
established Joint Strategic Planning System. 2. A planning process for the
deployment and employment of apportioned forces and resources that occurs in
response to a hypothetical situation. Deliberate planners rely heavily on
assumptions regarding the circumstances that will exist when the plan is
executed, also contingency; fragmentary order; Joint Operation Planning and Execution
System; warning order, FM 5-0) deliberate smoke Smoke
operations conducted with detailed planning and executed by either on‑hand
smoke assets or with those on‑hand augmented by corps and theater
assets. Deliberate smoke operations normally are synchronized with specific
time, events, or locations on the battlefield. Deliberate smoke operations
normally include multiple preplanned smoke operations. They cover large areas
over long periods to support the operations of brigades, divisions, and corps
(FM 3‑50, FM 1‑02) DELOUSE** Directive
call to detect, identify, and engage (if required) unknown aircraft trailing
friendly aircraft) DELTA (insert altitude; insert position) (AIR‑MAR) Hold and conserve fuel at
altitude and position indicated during shipboard operations) demil demilitarize
(use abbreviations only in graphics) demilitarized zone (DOD, NATO) A defined area in which
the stationing or concentrating of military forces, or the retention or
establishment of military installations of any description is prohibited.
Also called DMZ, also area of separation; buffer zone, FM 3‑07) demining Activities
to remove the hazard of all mines and other unexploded explosive munitions
from a defined area (FM 20‑32) demo demolitions
(FM 1‑02) demobilization (DOD)
The process of transitioning a conflict or wartime military establishment and
defense‑based civilian economy to a peacetime configuration while
maintaining national security and economic vitality (Army) The act of
returning the force and materiel to a premobilization posture or to some
other approved position. It also involves returning the mobilized portion of
the industrial base to peacetime conditions, also mobilization (FM 100‑17) DEMOD deployment
model demolition (NATO)
The destruction of structures, facilities, or material by use of fire, water,
explosives, mechanical, or other means, FM 5‑250) demolition chamber (DOD,
NATO) Space intentionally provided in a structure for the emplacement of
explosive charges, FM 5‑250) demolition firing party (DOD)
The party at the site that is technically responsible for the demolition and
that actually initiates detonation or fires the demolitions, also demolition guard; state of readiness, FM 5‑250) demolition guard (DOD,
NATO) A local force positioned to ensure that a target is not captured by an
enemy before orders are given for its demolition and before the demolition
has been successfully fired. The commander of the demolition guard is
responsible for the tactical control of all troops at the demolition site,
including the demolition firing party. The commander of the demolition guard
is responsible for transmitting the order to fire to the demolition firing
party, also demolition firing party,
FM 5‑250) demolition kit (DOD,
NATO) The demolition tool kit complete with explosives, FM 5‑250) demolition obstacle An
obstacle created by using explosives (FM 5‑250) demolition plan Documentation
with data required for the preparation of a single demolition (FM 5‑250) demolition target (DOD,
NATO) A target of known military interest identified for possible future demolition
(FM 5‑250) demonstration (DOD,
NATO) 1. An attack or show of force on a front where a decision is not
sought, made with the aim of deceiving the enemy. 2 (DOD only) In military
deception, a show of force in an area where a decision is not sought; made to
deceive an adversary. It is similar to a feint but no actual contact with the
adversary is intended (Army) 1. A form of attack designed to deceive the
enemy as to the location or time of the decisive operation by a display of
force. Forces conducting a demonstration do not seek contact with the enemy (FM 3‑0) 2. In stability operations
and support operations, an operation by military forces in sight of an actual
or potential adversary to show military capabilities (FM 3‑07) See also deception; diversion; show of
force. (See Table 9‑3 for symbol) denial measure (DOD,
NATO) An action to hinder or deny the enemy the use of space, personnel, or
facilities. It may include destruction, removal, contamination, or erection
of obstructions. [Note: the Army uses the term "denial operation."]
(FM 1‑02) denial operation Action
to hinder or deny the enemy the use of space, personnel, supplies, and
facilities (FM 3‑90) denied area (DOD)
An area under enemy or unfriendly control in which friendly forces cannot
expect to operate successfully within existing operational constraints and force
capabilities (Army) An area that is operationally unsuitable for general
purpose forces due to political, tactical, environmental, or geographical
reasons. It is a primary area for special operations forces (FM 3‑05) DENTAC dental
activity deny (Army)
In information operations, entails withholding information about Army force
capabilities and intentions that adversaries need for effective and timely
decisionmaking (FM 3‑13; Marine Corps) To hinder
or prevent the enemy from using terrain, space, personnel, supplies, or
facilities, also denial measure
(FM 1‑02) dep depot
(use abbreviations only in graphics) DEP delayed
entry program DEPACTV depot
activity departure airfield (DOD)
An airfield on which troops and/or materiel are enplaned for flight, also aerial port of debarkation; aerial port of embarkation, FM 55‑1) departure point (DOD,
NATO) 1. A navigational check point used by aircraft as a marker for setting
course. 2. In amphibious operations, an air control point at the seaward end
of the helicopter approach lane system from which helicopter waves are
dispatched along the selected helicopter approach lane to the initial point
(Army) That point, assembly area, airfield, or other location from which an
aircraft begins an aeronautical mission, also air control point; air
corridor; pickup zone (FM 3‑04.111) DEPEX deployment
exercise deploy deployment
(FM 3‑90.2); use abbreviations only in graphics) DEPLOY Directive
call for the element to maneuver to briefed position) deployment (DOD,
NATO) 1. In naval usage, the change from a cruising approach or contact
disposition to a disposition for battle. 2. The movement of forces within
operational areas. 3. The positioning of forces into a formation for battle.
4. The relocation of forces and materiel to desired operational areas.
Deployment encompasses all activities from origin or home station through
destination, specifically including intracontinental depot (DOD)
1. supply—An activity for the receipt, classification, storage, accounting,
issue, maintenance, procurement, manufacture, assembly, research, salvage, or
disposal of material. 2. personnel—An activity for the reception, processing,
training, assignment, and forwarding of personnel replacements. [Note: Army
definition does not include personnel activities.] See also classes of supply; combat service support, FM 10‑1) DEPREP deployment
reporting system depression angle See
angle of depression (FM 1‑02) DEPSECDEF Deputy
Secretary of Defense DEPSTAR deployment
status of Army units dept department
(use abbreviations only in graphics) DEPTAR/MAIN Department
of the Army/Main depth The
extension of operations in time, space, and resources (FM 3‑0) DEROS date
eligible for return from overseas DES data‑encryption
standard DESC DESCOM (US)
Army Depot System Command describe To
relate operations to time and space in terms of accomplishing the purpose of
the overall mission (FM 6‑0) description of target (NATO)
In artillery and naval fire support, an element in the call for fire in which
the observer or spotter describes the installation, personnel, equipment, or
activity to be taken under fire. [Note: the Army definition also applies to
mortar fire.] Also called target
description, FM 6‑30) desired ground zero (DOD,
NATO) The point on the surface of the Earth at, or vertically below or above,
the center of a planned nuclear detonation. Also called DGZ, also ground zero, FM 100‑30) desired perception (DOD)
In military deception, what the deception target must believe for it to make
the decision that will achieve the deception objective, FM 3‑13) DESPORT daily
equipment status report dest destination;
destroy (use abbreviations only in graphics) destroy 1.
A tactical mission task that physically renders an enemy force combat‑ineffective
until it is reconstituted. 2. To damage a combat system so badly that it
cannot perform any function or be restored to a usable condition without
being entirely rebuilt (FM 3‑90; see Table A‑1 for symbol) destruction (DOD)
A type of adjustment for destroying a given target (Army) 1. When referring
to the effects of field artillery fires, a target out of action permanently,
or 30 percent casualties or material damage (FM 6‑20) 2. When used in an attack
helicopter mission, the percentage of destroyed or disabled vehicles must be
specified by the higher commander (FM 1‑112) destruction fire (DOD)
Fire delivered for the sole purpose of destroying material objects, also destroy; fire support, FM 6‑30) destruction radius (DOD,
NATO) In mine warfare, the maximum distance from an exploding charge of
stated size and type at which a mine will be destroyed by sympathetic
detonation of the main charge, with a stated probability of destruction,
regardless of orientation, FM 20‑32) det detachment
(FM 1‑02, FM 5-0‑1); use abbreviations only in graphics) DET displaced
equipment training det cord detonation
cord (FM 1‑02, FM 5-0‑1); use abbreviations only in
graphics) detachment (DOD,
NATO) 1. A part of a unit separated from its main organization for duty
elsewhere. 2. A temporary military or naval unit formed from other units or
parts of units (Army) The basic organizational unit of the US Army Special
Forces. Also called DET, also assign; attach; command
relationship; operational
control (FM 3‑05.20; see Table 5‑6 for symbol) detachment left in contact An
element left in contact as part of the previously designated (usually rear)
security force while the main body conducts its withdrawal. Also called DLIC, also breakout; retrograde
(FM 3‑90) detailed equipment
decontamination In thorough decontamination, removing,
neutralizing, or reducing contamination on interior and exterior surfaces of
unit equipment to negligible risk levels to allow the removal of mission‑oriented
protective posture (MOPP) gear or education in MOPP level for extended
periods (FM 3‑5) detailed troop decontamination In
thorough decontamination, reducing mission‑oriented protective posture
(MOPP) levels for extended periods by decontaminating individual fighting
equipment to negligible risk levels, removing contaminated MOPP gear
including protective masks, decontaminating protective masks, and monitoring
personnel and equipment for effectiveness of decontamination (FM 3‑5) DETAILS** Request
for modified J‑ detained (DOD)
A casualty who is prevented from proceeding or is restrained in custody for
alleged violation of international law or other reason claimed by the
government or group under which the person is being held, also missing, FM 4‑02) detainee (DOD)
A term used to refer to any person captured or otherwise detained by an armed
force (Army) An individual who is captured by or placed in the custody of a
duly constituted governmental organization for a period of time, also missing (FM 34‑52,
FM 1‑02) deterrence (DOD)
The prevention from action by fear of the consequences. Deterrence is a state
of mind brought about by the existence of a credible threat of unacceptable
counteraction, FM 1) deton detonation
(FM 3‑21.8 (use abbreviations only in graphics) detonating cord (DOD,
NATO) A waterproof, flexible fabric tube containing a high explosive designed
to transmit the detonation wave, also demolition,
FM 5‑250) detonator (DOD,
NATO) A device containing a sensitive explosive intended to produce a
detonation wave, FM 5‑250) DEUCE deployable
universal combat earthmover (FM 3‑21.10) dev development
(FM 7‑1 (25‑101); use abbreviations only in graphics) DEVA development
acceptance DEW directed‑energy
warfare (FM 1‑02); distant early warning dew point spread The
degree of difference between the air temperature and the dew point that
indicates if fog will begin to form (FM 3‑04.111) DEWS directed‑energy
weapon system (FM 3‑21.20) DEWTZ distant
early‑warning identification zone DF direction
finding (FM 1‑02); defensive fire; disposition form; deflection
(FM 3‑22.91) DFARS DoD
Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DFC Distinguished
Flying Cross DFE Directorate
of Facilities Engineering; division force equivalents DFH defense
family housing DFM Director,
Food Management DFMO Doppler
filter mixer‑oscillator DFR dropped
from rolls DFRIF Defense
Freight Railway Interchange Fleet DFSC DFSCOORD deputy
fire support coordinator (FM 1‑02) DFSR detailed
functional system requirement DGM Defense
Guidance Memorandum DGSC DGZ desired
ground zero (FM 1‑02) DH decision
height DH/DR change
in (decision) height for a 100‑meter change in (decision) range
(FM 3‑22.1) DHA dependent
housing area DHEW Department
of Health, Education, and Welfare DHS Director
of Health Services DIA Defense
Intelligence Agency (FM 1‑02) DIALS Defense
Information Automated Locator System DIAM Defense
Intelligence Agency Manual diameter‑to‑length
ratio (for spelling or
hyphenation only) diamond formation A
tactical or movement formation that is a variation of the box formation with
one maneuver unit leading, maneuver units positioned on each flank, and the
remaining maneuver unit to the rear, also box formation; formation
(FM 3‑90) DIAMONDS (w/position)** An
IR event location) DIC dependency
and indemnity compensation; document identifier code DICOMSS Direct
Commissary Support System DID defense
in depth (FM 1‑02); data item description DIDS Defense
Integrated Data Systems DIDS‑CD Decision
Information Distribution System‑Civil Defense DIECO Defense
Item Entry Control Office DIECP Defense
Item Entry Control Program died of wounds A
hostile or battle casualty who dies after having reached a medical treatment
facility. Also called died of wounds received DIEQP Defense
Intelligence Equipment Index digital format Data
that is represented by a pattern of discrete fixed values. This information
is stored as a series of "1's" and "0's." Hard drives, CD‑ROMs,
and the Internet store data in a digital format, (TRADOC Pam 350‑70‑2) DIMES Defense
Integrated Management Engineering Systems DIMHRS Defense
Integrated Military Human Resource System (FM 1‑02) DIMM dual
in‑line module memory DINFOS Defense
Information School DIO Director
of Industrial Operations DIP display
information processor DIPR Departmental
Industrial Plant Reserve dir direct;
directed; direction; director (use abbreviations only in graphics) direct To
communicate execution information (FM 6‑0) direct action (DOD)
Short‑duration strikes and other small‑scale offensive actions by
special operations forces or special operations‑capable units to seize,
destroy, capture, recover, or inflict damage on designated personnel or
materiel. In the conduct of these operations, special operations forces or
special operations‑capable units may employ raid, ambush, or direct
assault tactics;
emplace mines and other munitions; conduct standoff attacks by fire from air,
ground, or maritime platforms; provide terminal guidance for precision‑guided
munitions; conduct independent sabotage; and conduct anti‑ship operations.
Also called DA, also special operations; special operations
forces, FM 3‑05) direct action mission In
special operations, a specified act involving operations of an overt,
clandestine, or low‑visibility nature conducted primarily by special
operations forces in hostile or denied areas, also direct action (FM 3‑05) direct approach To
apply combat power directly against the enemy center of gravity or the
enemy's principal strength (FM 3‑0) direct exchange (DOD)
A supply method of issuing serviceable materiel in exchange for unserviceable
materiel on an item‑for‑item basis. Also called DX, FM 10‑1) direct fire (DOD)
Gunfire delivered on a target, using the target itself as a point of aim for
either the gun or the director. [Note: the Army definition includes missile
and rocket fire.] See FM 3‑21.20) direct laying (DOD)
Laying in which the sights of weapons are aligned directly on the target.
Normally used in conjunction with mortars and sometimes artillery, also lay, FM 6‑20‑10) direct pressure force A
force employed in a pursuit operation that orients on the enemy main body to
prevent enemy disengagement or defensive reconstitution prior to envelopment
by the encircling force. It normally conducts a series of hasty attacks to
slow the enemy's retirement by forcing him to stand and fight, also encircling force (FM 3‑90) direct support (DOD)
A mission requiring a force to support another specific force and authorizing
it to answer directly the supported force's request for assistance. [Note:
Army designates this as a "support relationship" instead of
"mission."] (NATO) 1. The support provided by a unit or formation
not attached to, nor under command of, the supported unit or formation, but
required to give priority to the support required by that unit or formation.
2. In maritime usage, operations related to the protection of a specific
force by other units, normally under the tactical control of that force. Also
called DS, FM 5-0) direct support artillery (DOD,
NATO) Artillery whose primary task is to provide fire requested by the
supported unit, also general support,
FM 6‑30) direct support unit Unit
providing supply and maintenance support directly to a using or consuming
unit. Also called DSU (FM 4‑0) directed obstacle An
obstacle directed by a higher commander as a specified task to a subordinate
unit (FM 3‑34.2) directed target A
target directed by the responsible commander to be prepared for demolition or
destroyed to support his intent (FM 3‑34) directed telescope A
dedicated information collector—a trusted and like‑minded
subordinate—used to observe selected events or units and report directly to
the commander (FM 6‑0) direction finding (DOD;
DF) A procedure for obtaining bearings of radio frequency emitters by using a
highly directional antenna and a display unit on an intercept receiver or
ancillary equipment (Army) The procedures to
determine a line of bearing to a communications, radar, or other
electromagnetic emitter (FM 1‑02) direction of attack (DOD)
A specific direction or route that the main attack or center of mass of the
unit will follow. The unit is restricted, required to attack as indicated,
and is not normally allowed to bypass the enemy. The direction of attack is
used primarily in counterattacks or to ensure that supporting attacks make
maximal contribution to the main attack (Army) A specific direction or
assigned route a force uses and does not deviate from when attacking, also axis of advance (FM 3‑90; see Table 7‑10 for symbol) direction of fire The
direction on which a cannon, rocket, gun, or missile is laid. It represents
the direction to the most significant threat in the target area (FM 6‑20‑10) DIRFM director,
field maintenance DIRLAUTH direct
liaison authorized DIRNSA Director,
National Security Agency DIROCD Director,
Office of Civil Defense DIRPA Director
of Personnel and Administration DIRSP Dynamic
Infrared Scene Projector DIRTY Link
is not encrypted) dis distance
(ARTEP 7‑91‑MTP (use abbreviations only in graphics) DIS Defense
Investigative Service disarmed mine (DOD)
A mine for which the arming procedure has been reversed, rendering the mine
inoperative. It is safe to handle and transport and can be rearmed by simple
action (NATO) A previously armed mine which has been returned to a safe
state, FM 20‑32) disc discontinue
(use abbreviations only in graphics) DISC Defense
Industrial Supply Center; delay in separation code discharge The
accidental or intentional spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting,
emptying, or dumping of a substance into or on any land or water (FM 3‑100.4) DISCO Defense
Industrial Security Clearance Office DISCOM division
support command (FM 1‑02) DISE division
intelligence support element (FM 1‑02) disease and nonbattle injury
casualty (DOD) A person who is not a battle
casualty but who is lost to the organization by reason of disease or injury,
including persons dying of disease or injury, by reason of being missing
where the absence does not appear to be voluntary, or due to enemy action or
being interned. Also called DNBI
casualty, FM 4‑02.17) disengage A
tactical mission task where a commander has his unit break contact with the enemy
to allow the conduct of another mission or to avoid decisive engagement (FM 3‑90) disengagement (DOD)
In arms control, a general term for proposals that would result in the
geographic separation of opposing nonindigenous forces without directly
affecting indigenous military forces, FM 3‑07) disengagement line A
phase line located on identifiable terrain that, when crossed by the enemy,
signals to defending elements that it is time to displace to their next
position (FM 3‑90) disinformation Information
disseminated primarily by intelligence organizations or other covert agencies
designed to distort information or deceive or influence US decisionmakers, US
forces, coalition allies, key actors, or individuals via indirect or unconventional
means (FM 3‑13) dislocated civilian (DOD)
A broad term that includes a displaced person, an evacuee, an expellee, an
internally displaced person, a migrant, refugee, or a stateless person (Army)
A generic term that describes a civilian who has been forced to move by war,
revolution, or natural or man‑made disaster from his or her home to
some other location. Dislocated citizens include displaced persons, refugees,
evacuees, stateless persons, and war victims. Legal and political
considerations define the subcategories of a dislocated civilian. Also called
DC, also displaced person; refugee (FM 3‑07) dismounted marches Movements
of troops and equipment mainly by foot, with limited support by vehicles.
Also called foot marches (FM 3‑90) dismt dismount
(ARTEP 7‑91‑Drill); dismounted (FM 7‑1,
ARTEP 7‑91‑Drill (ARTEP 7‑91‑MTP,
ARTEP 7‑92‑MTP (use abbreviations only in graphics) DISN Defense
Information Systems Network (FM 1‑02) disorient Displace
from normal position or relationship. Lose a sense of time, place, or
identity, See also misorient) DISP DoD
Industrial Security Program dispersion (DOD,
NATO) 1. A scattered pattern of hits around the mean point of impact of bombs
and projectiles dropped or fired under identical conditions. 2. In
antiaircraft gunnery, the scattering of shots in range and deflection about
the mean point of explosion, FM 44‑100. 3. The spreading or
separating of troops, materiel, establishments, or activities which are
usually concentrated in limited areas to reduce vulnerability. 4. In chemical
and biological operations, the dissemination of agents in liquid or aerosol
form, FM 3‑7. 5. In airdrop operations,
the scatter of personnel and/or cargo on the drop zone, FM 90‑26) displace To
leave one position and take another. Forces may be displaced laterally to
concentrate combat power in threatened areas, also delay (FM 6‑20‑10) displaced person (DOD)
A civilian who is involuntarily outside the national boundaries of his or her
country. [Note: the Army definition adds: "or as an internally displaced
person is a civilian involuntarily outside his area or region within his
country."] See also dislocated
civilian; refugee, FM 2‑0) display (DOD)
In military deception, a static portrayal of an activity, force, or equipment
intended to deceive the adversary's visual observation, FM 3‑13 (Army) An information
management activity: to represent relevant information in a usable, easily
understood audio or visual form tailored to the needs of the user that
conveys the common operational picture for decisionmaking and exercising
command and control functions (FM 6‑0, FM 1‑02) disposal (waste) The
discharge, deposit, injection, dumping, spilling, leaking, or placing of any
solid waste or hazardous waste into or on any land or water. The act is such
that the solid waste or hazardous waste, or any constituent thereof, may
enter the environment or be emitted into the air or discharged into any
waters, including ground water (FM 3‑100.4) disposition (DOD,
NATO) 1. Distribution of the elements of a command within an area, usually
the exact location of each unit headquarters and the deployment of forces
subordinate to it, FM 6‑0. 2. A prescribed
arrangement of the stations to be occupied by the several formations and
single ships of a fleet, or major subdivisions of a fleet, for any purpose,
such as cruising, approach, maintaining contact, or battle. 3. A prescribed
arrangement of all the tactical units composing a flight or a group of
aircraft, FM 3‑04.111. 4 (DOD only) The
removal of a patient from a medical treatment facility by reason of return to
duty, transfer to another treatment facility, death, or other termination of
medical case, also deployment; dispersion, FM 8‑55) disregard this transmission‑out A
procedure word
meaning, "This transmission is in error. Disregard it." (This procedure word
shall not be used to cancel any message that has been completely transmitted
and for which receipt or acknowledgment has been received.; FM 24‑19) DISREP discrepancy
in shipment report disrupt 1.
A tactical mission task in which a commander integrates direct and indirect
fires, terrain, and obstacles to upset an enemy's formation or tempo,
interrupt his timetable, or cause his forces to commit prematurely or attack
in piecemeal fashion (FM 3‑90) 2. An engineer obstacle
effect that focuses fire planning and obstacle effort to cause the enemy to
break up his formation and tempo, interrupt his timetable, commit breaching
assets prematurely, and attack in a piecemeal effort (FM 90‑7) 3. In information
operations, breaking and interrupting the flow of information between
selected command and control nodes (FM 3‑13; see Table 7‑14 and Table A‑1 for symbol) disseminate An
information management activity: to communicate relevant information of any
kind from one person or place to another in a usable form by any means to
improve understanding or to initiate or govern action (FM 6‑0) dist district
(use abbreviations only in graphics) DISTENGR district
engineer DISTO Defense
Industrial Security Education and Training Office DISTRA distribution
authority distribution (DOD)
1. The arrangement of troops for any purpose, such as a battle, march, or
maneuver. 2. A planned pattern of projectiles about a point. 3. A planned
spread of fire to cover a desired frontage or depth. 4. An official delivery
of anything, such as orders or supplies. 5. The operational process of
synchronizing all elements of the logistic system to deliver the "right
things" to the "right place" at the "right time" to
support the geographic combatant commander. 6. The process of assigning
military personnel to activities, units, or billets, FM 100‑10‑1) distribution manager (DOD)
The executive agent for managing distribution with the combatant commander's
area of responsibility, also area of
responsibility; distribution,
FM 100‑10‑1) distribution pipeline (DOD)
Continuum or channel through which the Department of Defense conducts distribution
operations. The distribution pipeline represents the end‑to‑end
flow of resources from supplier to consumer and, in some cases, back to the
supplier in retrograde activities, FM 100‑10‑1) distribution plan (DOD)
A reporting system comprising reports, updates and information system feeds
that articulate the requirements of the theater distribution system to the
strategic and operational resources assigned responsibility for support to
the theater. It portrays the interface of the physical, financial,
information and communications networks for gaining visibility of the theater
distribution system and communicates control activities necessary for optimizing
capacity of the system. It depicts, and is continually updated to reflect
changes in, infrastructure, support relationships, and customer locations to
all elements of the distribution system (strategic, operational, and
tactical), also distribution; distribution system; theater distribution; theater distribution system, FM 100‑10‑1) distribution point (DOD,
NATO) A point at which supplies and/or ammunition, obtained from supporting
supply points by a division or other unit, are broken down for distribution
to subordinate units. Distribution points usually carry no stocks; items
drawn are issued completely as soon as possible, FM 10‑1) distribution system (DOD)
That complex of facilities, installations, methods, and procedures
designed to receive, store, maintain, distribute, and control the flow of
military materiel between the point of receipt into the military system and
the point of issue to using activities and units, FM 100‑10‑1) distro (originally
"distr"‑‑evolved naturally to this spelling because
this is how it is commonly pronounced) distribute; distribution (use
abbreviations only in graphics) DISUM daily
intelligence summary (FM 1‑02) DITDS Defense
Intelligence Threat Data System. A message‑handling system with
specialized software tools designed to support and facilitate the unique data
handling requirements of the intelligence community. These tools allow the
operator to receive incoming message traffic and create, manage, and
manipulate databases. DITIS Defense
Instructional Technology Information System, (TRADOC Pamphlet 350‑70‑2) DITS Deployable
Instrumented Training System div division
(FM 1‑02, FM 5-0‑1); use abbreviations only in graphics) DIVAD division
air defense DIVARTY division
artillery (FM 1‑02, FM 7‑0, FM 7‑1) DIVENG division
engineer (FM 1‑02) DIVENGR Division
Engineer diversion (DOD)
1. The act of drawing the attention of forces of an enemy from the point of
the principal operation; an attack, alarm, or feint that diverts attention.
2. A change made in a prescribed route for operational or tactical reasons. A
diversion order will not constitute a change of destination. 3. A rerouting
of cargo or passengers to a new transshipment point or destination or on a
different mode of transportation prior to arrival at ultimate destination, FM 4‑01.30. 4. In naval mine
warfare, a route or channel bypassing a dangerous area. A diversion may
connect one channel to another or it may branch from a channel and rejoin it
on the other side of the danger, also deception; demonstration (FM 1‑02) DIVERT Proceed
to alternate base/*mission) division (DOD,
NATO) 1. A tactical unit/formation as follows: a. A major administrative and
tactical unit/formation which combines in itself the necessary arms and services
required for sustained combat, larger than a regiment/brigade and smaller
than a corps. b. A number of naval vessels of similar type grouped together
for operational and administrative command, or a tactical unit of a naval
aircraft squadron, consisting of two or more sections. c. An air division is
an air combat organization normally consisting of two or more wings with
appropriate service units. The combat wings of an air division will normally
contain similar type units. 2. An organizational part of a headquarters that
handles military matters of a particular nature, such as personnel,
intelligence, plans, and training, or supply and evacuation. 3. A number of
personnel of a ship's complement grouped together for tactical and
administrative control (Army) The largest fixed organization in the Army that
trains and fights as a tactical team and is organized with varying numbers
and types of combat, combat support, and combat service support units. Also
called div (FM 3‑90; see Table 5‑6 for symbol) division support area (DSA)
An area normally located in the division rear and often positioned near air‑landing
facilities along the main supply route. The division support area contains
the portions of the division rear command post, division support command
(DISCOM) command post, and units organic and attached to the DISCOM. It may
also contain the corps support command units supporting the division and
nondivisional units in the division area. Also called DSA (FM 63‑2; see Table 7‑17 for symbol) DJS Director,
Joint Staff DJSM Director,
Joint Staff Memorandum DJUOL daily
JUMPS update output listing DKIE decontamination
kit individual equipment (FM 3‑23.25) DL data
link; deadline; document log; distributed learning; distance learning,
(TRADOC Pamphlet 350‑70‑2) DLA Defense
Logistics Agency DLAR Defense
Logistics Agency regulation DLAT Defense
Language Aptitude Test DLCC Division
Logistics Control Center DLIC detachment
left in contact (FM 1‑02) DLIEL Defense
Language Institute, English Language Center DLIFLC Defense
Language Institute, Foreign Language Center DLOC Division
Logistical Operation Center DLOGS Division
Logistics system DLP Defense
Language Program DLPT Defense
Language Proficiency Test DLS distance
learning sites, (TRADOC Pamphlet 350‑70‑2) DLSC Defense
Logistics Services Center DLST Division
Logistics System Test DLT decision
logic table DM destroyer
minelayer; draft manual; vomiting gas (FM 3‑23.30); designated
marksman DMA Defense
Mapping Agency; Director of Military Assistance DMAAC Defense
Mapping Agency Aerospace Center DMAHC Defense
Mapping Agency Hydrographic Center DMATC Defense
Mapping Agency Topographic Center DMCC depot
maintenance control center; division movement control center (FM 90‑26) DMD digital
message device DMDG digital
message device group (FM 3‑21.20) DME distance
measuring equipment DMEDA Director
of Medical Activities DMG degrees
magnetic north (FM 1‑02); distinguished military graduate DMIS Director,
Management Information Systems DMISA depot
maintenance interservice support agreement DMJP Dragon
missile jump pack (FM 3‑21.220, FM 90‑26) dml demolition
(use abbreviations only in graphics) DMMB Defense
Medical Materiel Board DMMC division
material management center DMO Directory
of Mortuary Operations; directed military overstrength DMOS duty
military occupational specialty DMPRC digital
multi‑purpose range complex DMS Defense
Mapping School; Defense Materials System; Data Management System; Defense
Message System DMSM Defense
Meritorious Service Medal DMSO division
medical supply officer (ARTEP 7‑94-MTP); Defense Modeling and
Simulation Office (Warfighter Requirements Division, USMC; http://www.dmso.mil) DMTB deployment
mobilization troop basis DMWR depot
maintenance work requirements DMZ demilitarized
zone (FM 1‑02) DN Department
of the Navy DNA Defense
Nuclear Agency DNBI casualty disease
and nonbattle injury casualty (FM 1‑02) DNC Director,
Naval Communications DNCCC Defense
National Communications Control Center DNL do
not load (FM 3‑22.910) DNVT digital
nonsecure voice terminal (FM 3‑90.6) do not answer A
procedure word meaning, "Stations called are not to answer
this call, receipt for this message, or otherwise transmit in connection with
this transmission." When this procedure word is employed, the transmission
shall be ended with the procedure
word "Out." (FM 24‑19) DOA dead
on arrival; direction of attack (FM 1‑02) DOB date
of birth; detachment operations base (FM 7‑93) doc document(s,
ARTEP 7‑91‑MTP (use abbreviations only in graphics) DOCA date
of change of accountability; date of current appointment; Defense Orientation
Conference Association DOCE date
of current enlistment DOCEX document
exploitation (FM 1‑02) DOCO Director
of Commissary Operations doctrinal template (DOD)
A model based on known or postulated adversary doctrine. Doctrinal templates
illustrate the disposition and activity of adversary forces and assets
conducting a particular operation unconstrained by the effects of the
battlespace. They represent the application of adversary doctrine under ideal
conditions. Ideally, doctrinal templates depict the threat's normal
organization for combat, frontages, depths, boundaries and other control
measures, assets available from other commands, objective depths, engagement
areas, battle positions, and so forth. Doctrinal templates are usually scaled
to allow ready use with geospatial products, also doctrine, FM 2‑030) doctrine (DOD)
Fundamental principles by which the military forces or elements thereof guide
their actions in support of national objectives. It is authoritative but
requires judgment in application (NATO) Fundamental principles by which the
military forces guide their actions in support of objectives. It is
authoritative but requires judgment in application, FM 3‑0) document exploitation The
systematic extraction of information from documents either produced by the
threat, having been in the possession of the threat, or that are directly
related to the current or future threat situation for the purpose of
producing intelligence or answering information requirements. This may be
conducted in conjunction with human intelligence (HUMINT) collection
activities or may be conducted as a separate activity. Also called DOCEX (FM 34‑52) DOD Department
of Defense (FM 1‑02) DoDAAC DoD
activity address code DoDAC DoD
Ammunition Code DoDCI DoD
Computer Institute DoDCLIPMI DoD
Consolidated List of Principal Military Items DoDCSC DoD
computer security center DoDD DoD
directive DoDDAC DoD
Damage Assessment Center DoDEP DoD
Emergency Plans DoDFDCO DoD
Foreign Disclosure Coordinating Office DoDHGFO DoD
Household Goods Field Office DoDI DoD
instruction DoDIC DoD
identification code DoDIER DoD
Industrial Equipment Reserve DoDIIS DoD
Intelligence Information System DODIPP Department
of Defense Intelligence Production Program (FM 1‑02) DoDMPAC DoD,
Military Pay and Allowance Committee DoDNACC DoD
National Agency Check Center DoDPM DoD
Military Pay and Allowances Entitlements Manual DoDRE DoD
research and engineering DOE Department
of Energy; date of enlistment DOF direction
of fire (FM 3‑22.90) dogleg (verb,
intrans) DOI Department
of the Interior; died of injuries DOJ Department
of Justice DOL direction
of landing DOLLY Link‑4A/TADIL
C domestic emergencies (DOD)
Emergencies affecting the public welfare and occurring within the 50 states, District
of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, US possessions and territories, or
any political subdivision thereof, as a result of enemy attack, insurrection,
civil disturbances, earthquake, fire, flood, or other public disasters, or
equivalent emergencies that endanger life and property or disrupt the usual
process of government. The term domestic emergency includes any or all of the
emergency conditions defined below: a. civil defense emergency—A domestic emergency disaster situation
resulting from devastation created by an enemy attack and requiring emergency
operations during and following that attack. It may be proclaimed by
appropriate authority in anticipation of an attack. b. civil disturbances—Riots, acts of
violence, insurrections, unlawful obstructions or assemblages, or other
disorders prejudicial to public law and order. The term civil disturbances
includes all domestic conditions requiring or likely to require the use of
Federal Armed Forces pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 15 of Title 10,
United States Code. c. major disaster—Any
flood, fire, hurricane, tornado, earthquake, or other catastrophe which, in
the determination of the President, is or threatens to be of sufficient
severity and magnitude to warrant disaster assistance by the federal
Government under Public Law 606, 91st Congress (42 United States Code 58) to
supplement the efforts and available resources of State and local governments
in alleviating the damage, hardship, or suffering caused thereby. d. natural disaster—All domestic
emergencies except those created as a result of enemy attack or civil
disturbance, FM 3‑07 domestic support operations (DOD) Those activities and measures taken by the
Department of Defense to foster mutual assistance and support between the
Department of Defense and any civil government agency in planning or
preparedness for, or in the application of resources for response to, the
consequences of civil emergencies or attacks, including national security
emergencies, FM 3‑07) dominant terrain See
key terrain (FM 1‑02) dominant user concept (DOD)
The concept that the Service that is the principal customer will have the
responsibility for performance of a support workload for all using Services, FM 10‑1) DOMS Directorate
of Military Support Doppler a
type of radar (FM 3‑21.20) DOPR Defense
Order Priority Rating DOPRT date
of departure DOR date
of rank DORE Defense
Officer Record Examination dormant (DOD,
NATO) In mine warfare, the state of a mine during which a time delay feature
in a mine prevents it from being actuated, FM 20‑32) DOS day
of supply; Department of State (FM 1‑02); date of separation; disk
operating system dose rate (noun)
The amount of ionizing or nuclear radiation that an individual would receive
during a unit of time. It is usually expressed in centigray (cGy) per hour.
Dose rate is commonly used to indicate the level of radioactivity in a
contaminated area (FM 3‑3‑1) dose rate contour line (DOD,
NATO) A line on a map, diagram, or overlay joining all points at which the
radiation dose rate at a given time is the same, FM 3‑3‑1. (See Table 7‑16 for symbol) DOT Department
of Transportation; Dictionary of Occupational Titles DOTI Director
of Operations, Training, and Intelligence DOTLM doctrine,
operational, training, leader, and material DOTLMPF (incorrect;
see instead DOTMLPF) DOTMLPF doctrine,
organization, training, materiel, leader education, personnel, and facilities
(FM 1‑02) double check (noun)
a careful check to determine accuracy, condition, or progress, especially of
something already checked double figure eight knot knot
used to form a fixed loop in the end of the rope; loops are large enough to
insert a carabiner double overhand knot knot
used to secure the end of detonation cord double‑action
mode (for spelling
or hyphenation only) double‑check (verb)
transitive senses : to subject to a double check <an article double‑checked
for accuracy; intransitive senses : to make a double check doubtful (NATO)
In artillery and naval fire support, a term used by an observer or spotter to
indicate that he was unable to determine the difference in range between the
target and a round or rounds. [Note: the Army definition also applies to
mortar fire.] See FM 6‑30) DOV disbursing
officer voucher DOW died
of wounds (FM 1‑02) down (NATO)
In artillery and naval fire support: a. A term used in a call for fire to
indicate that the target is at a lower altitude than the reference point used
in identifying the target. b. A correction used by an observer/spotter in
time fire to indicate that a decrease in height of burst is desired. [Note:
the Army definition also applies to mortar fire.] See FM 6‑30) DOWN (system; location/ direction)** (EW) Referenced emitter has stopped
radiating at the stated location or along the stated bearing (NOTE: DOWN does
not mean system destroyed.) downdraft (noun,
MW9) downed aircrew pickup point A
point where aviators will attempt to evade and escape to be recovered by
friendly forces (FM 3‑04.111; see Table 7‑8 for symbol) downlink (noun,
MW10) downrange (adv,
MW10); also used as a noun, but that usage is not mentioned in dictionary downwind hazard area The
area downwind of a nuclear, biological, or chemical attack that may present a
hazard to unprotected troops (FM 3‑3) downwind hazard prediction A
prediction of the possible extent of chemical hazard prepared by a corps or
division nuclear, biological, chemical center following an attack (FM 3‑3) DP decision
point (FM 1‑02); (By) Direction of the President, delivery point,
displaced person DPA data‑processing
activity DPBO division
property book officer DPC data‑processing
center; Defense procurement circular DPCA Director
of Personnel and Community Activities DPD Data
Project Directive DPE data‑processing
equipment DPG Dugway Proving Ground
(Army Test and Evaluation Command [TECOM]); data processing group; date of
permanent grade DPI data‑processing
installation DPICM dual‑purpose
improved conventional munition(s) DPM Defense
Program Memorandum; Draft Presidential Memorandum DPO depot
property officer DPPDB digital
point positioning database (FM 1‑02) DPS data‑processing
system; Defense planning staff DPSC Defense
Personnel Support Center DPSPT D‑
to P‑day (combat consumption) support (form) DPT Director
of Plans and Training DPU data‑processing
unit DPWG Defense
Planning Working Group of Defense Ministers DR direction
range (FM 1‑02); discrepancy report DR/DSE corresponding
change in range when superelevation changes by 1 mil[MSOffice1] (FM 3‑22.1) DRAAG Design
Review and Acceptance Group DRAG (cardinal
direction) Contact aspect stabilized at 0‑60‑degree angle from
tail or 120‑180‑ degree angle from nose) Dragon a
medium antitank guided missile system DRAM dynamic
random access memory DRAW‑D defend,
reinforce, attack, withdraw, delay (FM 3‑21.10) DRB division
ready brigade (FM 1‑02) DRC deployment
readiness condition; district recruiting command; Disability Review Council DRE district
reserve equipment DRF division‑ready
force drill mine (DOD,
NATO) An inert filled mine or mine‑like body, used in loading, laying,
or discharge practice and trials, also mine, FM 20‑32) DRILS Defense
Retail Interservice Logistic Support DRL date
required to load DRMO Defense
Reutilization and Marketing Office DRO‑LA (United
States Army Element) Defense Research Office, Latin America drop (NATO)
In artillery and naval fire support, a correction used by an observer/spotter
to indicate that a decrease in range along a spotting line is desired. [Note:
the Army definition also applies to mortar fire.] See FM 6‑30 (Army) Parachute jump,
individual or in mass, or supply delivery by parachute from an aircraft in
flight, or the act of making such a jump or delivery (FM 90‑26) drop zone (DOD,
NATO) A specific area upon which airborne troops, equipment, or supplies are
airdropped. Also called DZ, FM 90‑26. (See Table 7‑7 for symbol) DROPP(ING) 1.
Directive/informative call to stop monitoring a specified emitter/target and
resume search responsibilities. DROS date
returned from overseas DROZD radar‑based
system that detects incoming munitions (antitank grenades and ATGM) and fires
one of eight types of countermunitions to destroy or neutralize them (not in
AR 310‑50 draft or Master Glossary (c)) the late Michael R.
Jacobson, DTS USAIC),"ATGM Countermeasures," Infantry Magazine, May
to June 1996; look for FM 3‑21.91 (7‑91) to include more
info on this) DRRF division
rapid‑reaction force DRU Direct
Reporting Unit. One of three headquarters created in July 2006 by the CoS
Army to produce the most effective, efficient command and control structure
to support our modular warfighting forces. The 11 DRUs are‑‑ (CoS Army 7 July 2006; see also the other two Army
commands, ACOM and ASCC) DRZ deep
reconnaissance zone DS directing
staff; direct support; drill sergeant; data system; double single (Bailey
Bridge) DS2 Decontamination
Solution No. 2 (valid acronym, I think, but no source except for
ARTEP 71‑2‑ DSA division
support area (FM 1‑02) DSAC Deputy
Supreme Allied Commander DSAFSM Deputy
SAFEGUARD System Manager DSAR Defense
Supply Agency regulation DSARC Defense
Systems Acquisition Review Council DSAS direct‑support
aviation section DSB double
sideband DSC Defense
Supply Center; distribution of stockage code; Distinguished Service Cross;
division support communications (FM 90‑26) DSCP dual‑station
command post (FM 3‑90.6) DSEC Director
of Security DSGS( DSI data
systems inquiry DSIATP Defense
Sensor Imagery Application Training Programs DSIDBAD Drill
Sergeant Identification Badge DSM decision
support matrix (FM 1‑02); Distinguished Service Medal DSMC Defense
Systems Management College DSN defense
switched network (FM 3‑21.20, FM 3‑25.150) DSO deception
staff officer (FM 1‑02); Defense Subsistence Office; domestic
support operation (FM 3‑21.20) DSP distribution
point DSR document
status report DSRE Defense
Subsistence Region‑Europe DSS decisive,
shaping, and sustaining (FM 1‑02); Direct Support System; Drill
Sergeant School DSSA Direct
Supply Support Activity DSSCS defense
special security communications system DSSM Defense
Superior Service Medal DSSP direct
supply support point DSSU dismounted
soldier system unit DST decision
support template (not "templating," FM 1‑02) DSTP Director,
Strategic Target Planning DSU direct
support unit (FM 1‑02) DSVT digital
secure voice terminal (FM 3‑90.6, FM 7‑93) DT development
testing; development type; device training (FM 3‑22.1); double
triple (Bailey Bridge) DT&E development
test and evaluation DTA dental
therapy assistant DTAC Digitized
Training Access Center, (TRADOC Pamphlet 350‑70‑2) DTC Desert
Test Center; Developmental Test Command
(Army Test and Evaluation Command [TECOM]) dtd dated
(use abbreviations only in graphics) DTD detailed
troop decontamination (FM 3‑90.1) DTED digital
terrain elevation data (FM 1‑02) DTG date‑time
group (FM 1‑02) dtl detail
(use abbreviations only in graphics) DTN degrees
true north (FM 1‑02) DTO digital
terminal operator (doublecheck currency; source: a mil mag,'96); division
transportation officer (FM 90‑26; district transportation officer DTOC division
tactical operations center DTP detailed
test plan DTRA Defense
Technical Review Agency DTS data
transfer system; digitalographic support; Defense Transportation System DTSS digital
topographic support system (FM 1‑02) DTUPC design‑to‑unit
production cost DTZ division
tactical zone DU depleted
uranium (FM 3‑22.1) dual‑firing circuit (DOD,
NATO) An assembly comprising two independent firing systems, both electric or
both non‑electric, so that the firing of either system will detonate
all charges, also demolition; state of readiness, FM 5‑250) DUC Distinguished
Unit Citation DUCK [NATO]
Informative/directive call to descend and increase speed) dud (DOD,
NATO) Explosive munition which has not been armed as intended or which has
failed to explode after being armed, FM 5‑250) DUFFER (EW)
DF‑equipped unit) dug in (verb,
past tense) dug‑in (adj) dugout (noun,
MW9) dummy See
decoy (FM 1‑02) dummy minefield (DOD)
In naval warfare, a mine field containing no live mines and presenting only a
psychological threat (FM 1‑02) dunnage packing
materials within a container or compartment dupe duplicate
(use abbreviations only in graphics) DUSA Deputy
Under Secretary of the Army DUSAA Davison
United States Army Airfield DVC‑T 05‑50 ammunition
record board set; consists of four different boards DVC‑T 05‑51 ammunition
record board set; consists of seven different boards DVD digital
video disks; digital versatile disk (incorrect), (TRADOC Pamphlet 350‑70‑2) DVE driver’s
vision enhancer (FM 3‑22.1) DVFR Defense
Visual Flight Rule DVNT digital
voice nonsecure telephone (FM 3‑21.20) DVO direct‑view
optics (FM 3‑22.1) DVOD direct‑view
optical device (FM 3‑90.2); direct‑view optic device
(incorrect usage, FM 3‑90.6) dvr driver
(FM 3‑21.71, FM 3‑90.6 (use abbreviations only in
graphics) Dvr MechBadOp Driver
and Mechanic Badge, Operator‑S (for special mechanical equipment) DvrMechBadA Driver
and Mechanic Badge, Driver‑A (for amphibious vehicles) DvrMechBadM Driver
and Mechanic Badge, Driver‑M (for motorcycles) DvrMechBadMech Driver
and Mechanic Badge, Mechanic (for automotive or allied vehicles) DvrMechBadT Driver
and Mechanic Badge, Driver‑T (for tracked vehicles) DvrMechBadW Driver
and Mechanic Badge, Driver‑W (for wheeled vehicles) DWRIA died
of wounds received in action (FM 1‑02) DWSA Director
of Weapon Systems Analysis DX direct
exchange (FM 1‑02) DXA direct‑exchange
activity DXI direct‑exchange
item dynamic ropes one
of two classifications of kernmantle rope; used for climbing; see also static
rope DZ drop
zone (FM 1‑02) DZSO drop
zone safety officer DZST drop
zone support team (FM 3‑21.38, FM 3‑21.220, FM 3‑21.20,
FM 90‑26, ARTEP 7‑94-MTP); drop zone safety team
(FM 3‑90.6) DZSTL drop
zone support team leader (FM 3‑21.38, FM 3‑21.220,
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