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E E East (FM 3‑25.26) E&E evasion
and escape (FM 1‑02) E&R evasion
and recovery (FM 1‑02) E&R evasion
and recovery (FM 1‑02) ea each
(FM 3‑21.8, FM 3‑21.20, FM 3‑22.90 (use abbreviations
only in graphics) EA electronic
attack; emergency action; engagement area; environmental assessment
(FM 1‑02) EAB echelons
above brigade (FM 1‑02) EAC echelons
above corps (FM 1‑02) EACP European
Area Communications Plan EAD echelons
above division (FM 1‑02); entry on active duty; earliest arrival
date EADS Echelons
Above Division Study EAG ELINT
Advisory Group EAMAS emergency
action message authentication system EAME African‑Middle
Eastern Campaign Medal EANCO emergency
actions noncommissioned officer EAO emergency
actions officer EAP emergency
actions procedures early warning (DOD,
NATO) Early notification of the launch or approach of unknown weapons or
weapon carriers. Also called EW, also air defense, FM 44‑100) earshot (noun,
MW9) earthmover (noun,
MW10) earthmoving (noun,
MW10) earthwork (noun,
MW9) EASI expanded
additional skill identifier; Expert Analysis System for Intelligence (EASI)
used by Special Operations Intelligence Command eastbound (adj,
MW9) easterly (adj,
adv, noun, MW9) eastward (adj,
adv, noun, MW9) EASY early
acquisition system EATL electronic
attack target list (FM 1‑02) EB enlistment
bonus EBA engineer
battlefield assessment (FM 1‑02) EBC embedded
battle command EBFV engineer
Bradley fighting vehicle (FM 3‑22.1) ECAC Electromagnetic
ECAFE Economic
Commission for ECB echelons,
corps, and below (FM 3‑21.20) ECB‑P Excellence‑in‑Competition
Badge, Pistol ECB‑R Excellence‑in‑Competition
Badge, Rifle ECC equipment
category code ECCC European
Command Coordination Committee ECCM electronic
counter‑counter measures ech echelon
(use abbreviations only in graphics) echelon (DOD,
NATO) 1. A subdivision of a headquarters, that is, forward echelon, rear
echelon, FM 6‑0.
2. Separate level of command. As compared to a regiment, a division is a
higher echelon; a battalion is a lower echelon. 3. A fraction of a command in
the direction of depth to which principal combat mission is assigned, that
is, attack echelon, support echelon, reserve echelon, FM 3‑90.
4. A formation in which its subdivisions are placed one behind another, with
a lateral and even spacing to the same side, FM 3‑90
(FM 1‑02) ECHELON (subcardinal direction)* Fill‑in to a picture label describing groups aligned
behind and to the side of the closest group) echelon formation A
unit formation with subordinate elements arranged on an angle to the left or
to the right of the direction of attack (echelon left, echelon right) This
formation provides for firepower forward and to the flank of the direction of
the echelon. It facilitates control in open areas. It provides minimal
security to the opposite flank of the direction of the echeloning, also box
formation; formation; line formation; movement formation; vee formation;
wedge formation (FM 3‑90) echelons above corps Army
headquarters and organizations that provide the interface between the theater
commander (joint or multinational) and the corps for operational matters. Also
called EAC (FM 100‑7) ECHO Positive
System M/Mode X (or comparable system) reply) ECIIB Enemy
Civilian Internee Information Bureau ECIIB (Br) Branch
Enemy Civilian Internee Information Bureau ECL English
comprehension level ECM electronic
countermeasures (FM 1‑02) ECN engineering
change notice ECOA enemy
course of action (FM 3‑21.10) ECOM economy of force (Army)
One of the nine principles of war: Allocate minimum essential combat power to
secondary efforts (FM 3‑0;
Marine Corps) The allocation of minimum‑essential combat capability to supporting
efforts, with attendant degree of risk, so that combat power may be
concentrated on the main effort. Economy of force is used to describe a
principle of war and a condition of tactical operations, and not used to
describe a mission, also decisive operations; main effort; principles of war) ECP engineering
change proposal; entry control point (FM 3‑21.20) ECR environmental
conditions report (FM 1‑02) ECRS economic
and contingency reserve stock ECS equipment
concentration sites ECTL essential
collective task list ED engineering
design EDAC Equipment
Distribution and Condition Report E‑date effective
date EDC electronic
digital computer; estimated date of completion EDCEN EDCPF environmental
data collection and processing facility EDCSA effective
date of change of strength accountability EDD estimated
delivery date EDM effective
downwind messages (ARTEP 7‑94-MTP); equipment deadlined for
maintenance EDOMP educational
development of military personnel EDP electronic
data processing; Emergency Defense Plan (US Canada) EDPS electronic
data processing system; equipment distribution planning studies EDRE emergency
deployment readiness exercise EDS Equipment
Decontamination Station; estimated date of separation; eyeglass display
system. Trademarked by MicroOptical. Monocular display relays the image
through reflectors in the lens of a pair of eyeglasses. Thus, instead of a
visor‑ or Borg‑type, all viewer sees is a small prism on his
glasses (I kept Mr. Isdale's use of the trademarked Star Trek term
"Borg" because it makes for a good description.—Jill) Isdale,
Jerry. VR News, "Technology Review: Head Mounted Displays." 1998,
also HMD) EDT engineer
design test educ education EE elements
of expense; engagement effectiveness EEA essential
elements of analysis; estimated expenditure of ammunition EEC EECT end
evening civil twilight (FM 1‑02) EEEC electromagnetic
energy environment criteria EEFI essential
elements of friendly information (FM 1‑02) EEI electrical
engineer inspector; essential element(s) of information EEMIR Enhanced
Enlisted Master Tape Record EENT end
evening nautical twilight (FM 1‑02, FM 5-0‑1); not
"ending" or "end of" as usually used; researched this
with Dr. Harold Orenstein, the Army's terminologist, and this is what we
found; see also BMNT) EEO equal
employment opportunity EER enlisted
evaluation report EES enlisted
evaluation system EET Education
Equivalency Test EF end
of radioactive fallout (FM 1‑02) EFC equivalent
full charge EFET essential
fire and effects tasks (FM 3‑21.20) eff effective
(FM 1‑02, FM 5-0‑1); use abbreviations only in graphics) effective downwind message A message that forecasts wind speed and direction at
heights corresponding to preselected nuclear weapon yields (FM 3‑3‑1) effectiveness (of target audience) The ability of a target audience to effect
the desired reaction or behavior in themselves or others in response to a
psychological activity or psychological operation message (FM 3‑05.20) EFMB Expert
Field Medic Badge (FM 7‑1) EFP explosively
formed projectile (FM 3‑22.34) EFST essential
fire‑support task EFTO Encrypted
for Transmission Only EI end
item EIA Electronics
Industries Association, (TRADOC Pamphlet 350‑70‑2) EIB Expert
Infantryman Badge; Expert Infantry Badge (incorrect usage, FM 7‑1) EIC employer
identification code EID electronic
identification (FM 1‑02) EIDSO engineer
information and data systems office EIP economic
inventory procedures EIR equipment
improvement recommendation EIS Environment
Impact Statement EKG electrocardiogram
(ARTEP 7‑94‑MTP) elastic defense (DO
NOT USE THIS TERM; unfortunately, I failed to note who said so or why—sorry!) ELDATRAWP electronic
data transmission working party electromagnetic deception (DOD) The deliberate radiation, re‑radiation,
alteration, suppression, absorption, denial, enhancement, or reflection of
electromagnetic energy in a manner intended to convey misleading information
to an enemy or enemy electromagnetic‑dependent weapons, thereby
degrading or neutralizing the enemy's combat capability. Among the types of
electromagnetic deception are: a. manipulative electromagnetic
deception—Actions to eliminate revealing, or convey misleading,
electromagnetic telltale indicators that may be used by hostile forces; b.
simulative electromagnetic deception—Actions to simulate friendly, notional,
or actual capabilities to mislead hostile forces; c. imitative
electromagnetic deception—The introduction of electromagnetic energy into
enemy systems that imitates enemy emissions, also electronic warfare;
information operations, FM 3‑13) electromagnetic interference (DOD) Any electromagnetic disturbance that interrupts,
obstructs, or otherwise degrades or limits the effective performance of
electronics and electrical equipment. It can be induced intentionally, as in
some forms of electronic warfare, or unintentionally, as a result of spurious
emissions and responses, intermodulation products, and the like. Also called
EMI, also jamming, FM 2‑0) electromagnetic pulse (DOD)
The electromagnetic radiation from a strong electronic pulse, most commonly
caused by a nuclear explosion, that may couple with electrical or electronic
systems to produce damaging current and voltage surges. Also called electromagnetic radiation (DOD) Radiation made up of oscillating electric and
magnetic fields and propagated with the speed of light. Includes gamma
radiation, X‑rays, ultraviolet, visible, and infrared radiation, and
radar and radio waves, FM 2‑0) electromagnetic spectrum (DOD)
The range of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation from zero to infinity.
It is divided into 26 alphabetically designated bands, also electronic
warfare, FM 3‑13) electronic attack (DOD)
[One of three divisions of electronic warfare; involves] the use of electromagnetic
energy, directed energy, or antiradiation weapons to attack personnel,
facilities, or equipment with the intent of degrading, neutralizing, or
destroying enemy combat capability and is considered a form of fires. Also
called EA. EA includes: 1. actions taken to prevent or reduce an enemy's
effective use of the electromagnetic spectrum, such as jamming and
electromagnetic deception, and 2. employment of weapons that use either
electromagnetic or directed energy as their primary destructive mechanism
(lasers, radio frequency weapons, particle beams), or antiradiation weapons,
also electronic warfare; information operations, FM 2‑0. electronic guides A
type of electronic publication that provides information, instruction, or
help, (TRADOC Pam 350‑70‑2) electronic intelligence (DOD)
Technical and geolocation intelligence derived from foreign noncommunications
electromagnetic radiations emanating from other than nuclear detonations or
radioactive sources. Also called ELINT, also electronic warfare; signals
intelligence, FM 2‑0) electronic management systems Electronic management systems are computer programs that aid
in the instructional process. Programs in this category include decision
support aids, tools to support the conduct and administration of instruction,
(TRADOC Pam 350‑70‑2) electronic performance support systems (EPSS) An integrated electronic
environment that is available to and easily accessible by each user. Permits
performance with minimal support and intervention by others. Its structure
provides immediate individualized access to a full range of information,
software, guidance, advice and assistance, data, images, tools, and
assessment and monitoring systems. EPSS may also be a type of job performance
aid, (TRADOC Pam 350‑70‑2) electronic protection (DOD)
[One of three divisions of electronic warfare; involves] passive and active
means taken to protect personnel, facilities, and equipment from any effects
of friendly or enemy employment of electronic warfare that degrade,
neutralize or destroy friendly combat capability. Also called EP, also
electronic warfare, FM 2‑0
(FM 1‑02) electronic publication A
document prepared in a digital form, on a suitable medium for electronic‑window
display to an end user. Two examples of electronic publications are electronic
guides and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), (TRADOC
Pam 350‑70‑2) electronic testing A
general term encompassing all methods for applying computers in the
assessment of human attributes, knowledge, and skills. Sophisticated forms of
computer‑based testing adapt the sequence, content, number, or
difficulty of test items to the responses of the person being tested. As the
individual is being tested, the computer presents test items in response to
the individual's actions. The electronic testing method uses branching to
select test items based on the answers given while the test is being
administered, (TRADOC Pam 350‑70‑2) electronic warfare (DOD)
Any military action involving the use of electromagnetic and directed energy
to control the electromagnetic spectrum or to attack the enemy. Also called
EW. electronic warfare support (DOD) [One of three divisions of electronic warfare;
involves] actions tasked by, or under direct control of, an operational
commander to search for, intercept, identify, and locate or localize sources
of intentional and unintentional radiated electromagnetic energy for the
purpose of immediate threat recognition, targeting, planning, and conduct of
future operations. Thus, electronic warfare support provides information
required for immediate decisions involving electronic warfare operations and
other tactical actions such as threat avoidance, targeting, and homing. Also
called ES. Electronic warfare support data can be used to produce signals
intelligence, provide targeting for electronic or destructive attack, and produce
measurement and signature intelligence, also electronic warfare, FM 2‑0) electro‑optical not
"electrooptical"! elev elevation
(use abbreviations in graphics only) ELG European
Liaison Group ELI emitter
location and identification elicitation (DOD)
Acquisition of information from a person or group in a manner that does not
disclose the intent of the interview or conversation. A technique of human
source intelligence collection, generally overt, unless the collector is
other than he or she purports to be (FM 34‑52) ELINT electronic
intelligence (FM 1‑02) elm element
(use abbreviations in graphics only) ELO enabling
learning objective, (TRADOC Pamphlet 350‑70‑2) ELSEC electronics
security (FM 1‑02) EM education
manual; enlisted man or men; enlisted member EMA emergency
movements atomic e‑mail electronic
mail; the process or result of sending and receiving messages via
communications links between computer terminals) EMAS USEUCOM
Emergency Message Authentication System EMATS Emergency
Message Automatic Transmitting System emb embark
(use abbreviations in graphics only) embarkation (DOD,
NATO) The process of putting personnel and/or vehicles and their associated
stores and equipment into ships and/or aircraft, also aerial port of
embarkation, FM 100‑17‑3) embarkation order (DOD,
NATO) An order specifying dates, times, routes, loading diagrams, and methods
of movement to shipside or aircraft for troops and their equipment, also
movement table; operation order, FM 5-0) embarkation phase (DOD)
In amphibious operations, the phase that encompasses the orderly assembly of
personnel and materiel and their subsequent loading aboard ships and/or
aircraft in a sequence designed to meet the requirements of the landing force
concept of operations ashore, also amphibious force; amphibious operation
(FM 1‑02) EMC electromagnetic
compatibility; engineered military circuit EMCON emission
control (FM 1‑02) EMCP electromagnetic
compatibility program emer pwr emergency
power (FM 3‑22.34); use abbreviations in graphics only) emerg emergency
(use abbreviations in graphics only) EMERGCON emergency
condition emergency decontamination See immediate decontamination (FM 1‑02) emergency procedure A
mandatory procedure that a flight crew must perform to preclude loss of life
or injury and to avoid damage to the aircraft when an aircraft malfunction
occurs (FM 3‑04.111) emergency resupply (DOD)
A resupply mission that occurs based on a predetermined set of circumstances
and time interval should radio contact not be established or, once
established, is lost between a special operations tactical element and its
base, also automatic resupply; on‑call resupply, FM 3‑05) emergency risk (nuclear) (DOD)
A degree of risk where anticipated effects may cause some temporary shock and
casualties and may significantly reduce the unit's combat efficiency, also
degree of risk; negligible risk (nuclear), FM 100‑30) EMETF electromagnetic
environment test facility EMF electromotive
force; enlisted master file EMI electromagnetic
interference (FM 1‑02, FM 5-0‑1); not "electromagnetic
impulse") emission security (DOD)
The component of communications security that results from all measures taken
to deny unauthorized persons information of value that might be derived from
intercept and analysis of compromising emanations from crypto‑equipment
and telecommunications systems, also communications security, FM 2‑0) EML environmental
morale leave; equipment maintenance log EMM electronic
mail message EMOS entry
military occupational specialty EMP electromagnetic
pulse (FM 1‑02) empl emplacement;
employCorps of Engineers (ofc branch title; organization abbreviation is CE) emplace (vt,
MW9; not "site") emplacement (DOD,
NATO) 1. A prepared position for one or more weapons or pieces of equipment,
for protection against hostile fire or bombardment, and from which they can
execute their tasks. 2. The act of fixing a gun in a prepared position from
which it may be fired, FM 6‑30.
(See Table 7‑15
for symbol) employee misalignment A misassignment occurs when
an employee is permitted or requested to perform major duties that are not
officially designated in the employees’ position description. The reverse may
also result in a misassignment. That is, the inclusion of major duties in the
official position description that are not actually performed by the
employee. Typically the causes of misassignments are: EMPTY** (EW)
No emitters of interest detected (NOTE: equivalent to NATO term BLANK.) EMR electromagnetic
radiation; equipment maintenance record EMSO European
Mobility Service Office EMST essential
mobility‑survivability tasks (FM 3‑21.20) EMT emergency
medical treatment en enemy;
enlisted (ARTEP 7‑20‑MTP (use abbreviations only in
graphics) EN engineer
(unit designations; graphics, FM 1‑02); Corps of Engineers (ofc
branch title; organization abbreviation is CE) en route (not
"enroute") ENCA European
Naval Communications Agency ENCATT engineer
combined arms tactical trainer (TC 90-1) (not sure if this is the right
definition) encirclement (Army)
An operation where one force loses its freedom of maneuver because an
opposing force is able to isolate it by controlling all ground lines of
communications (FM 3‑0;
Marine Corps) The loss of freedom of maneuver resulting from enemy control of
all ground routes of evacuation and reinforcement, also breakout; linkup.
(See Table 7‑11
for symbols.) encircling force (Army/Marine
Corps) In pursuit operations, the force which maneuvers to the rear or flank
of the enemy to block his escape so that he can be destroyed between the
direct pressure force and encircling force. This force advances or flies
along routes parallel to the enemy's line of retreat. If the encircling force
cannot outdistance the enemy to cut him off, the encircling force may also
attack the flank of a retreating enemy, also block; direct pressure force; envelopment;
pursuit, FM 3‑90) encl enclosure;
enclose; enclosed; enclosing (use abbreviations only in graphics) ENCOM engineer
command (FM 1‑02) ENCOORD engineer
coordinator (FM 1‑02) end endorse;
endorsed; endorsing; endorsement (use abbreviations only in graphics) end evening civil twilight (DOD) The time period when the sun has dropped 6
degrees beneath the western horizon; it is the instant at which there is no longer
sufficient light to see objects with the unaided eye. Light intensification
devices are recommended from this time until begin morning civil twilight.
Also called EECT, also begin morning civil twilight; begin morning nautical
twilight; end of evening nautical twilight; limited visibility operations, FM 2‑030) end evening nautical twilight (DOD) Occurs when the sun has dropped 12 degrees below
the western horizon, and is the instant of last available daylight for the
visual control of ground operations. At the end of evening nautical twilight
there is no further sunlight available. Also called EENT, also begin morning
civil twilight; begin morning nautical twilight; end evening civil twilight;
limited visibility operations, FM 2‑030) end of mission (DOD,
NATO) In artillery and naval gunfire support, an order given to terminate
firing on a specific target. [Note: the DOD definition also applies to mortar
fire.] See also cease loading; call for fire; fire mission, FM 6‑20‑30) end state (DOD)
What the National Command Authorities want the situation to be when
operations conclude—both military operations, as well as those where the
military is in support of other instruments of national power, also National
Command Authorities (FM 1‑02); (DOD) The set of required
conditions that defines achievement of the commander's objectives (FM 1‑02
[FM 5-0‑1], Army) At the operational and tactical levels, the
conditions that, when achieved, accomplish the mission. At the operational
level, these conditions attain the aims set for the campaign or major
operation (Marine Corps) A set of required conditions that, when achieved,
attain the aims set for the campaign or operation, see also commander's intent; operation order (FM 3‑0) endangered species Those
species designated by the Secretary of the Interior that are in danger of
extinction throughout all or a significant portion of their range, also
threatened species (FM 3‑100.4) ENDEX end
of exercise (FM 7‑1, ARTEP 7‑10‑MTP, ARTEP 7‑90‑MTP,
ARTEP 7‑92‑MTP) end‑of‑the‑rope clove hitch intermediate anchor knot that
requires constant tension end‑of‑the‑rope Prusik knot used to attach a
movable rope to a fixed rope; see also middle‑of‑the‑rope
Prusik ENE east‑northeast enemy prisoner of war An
individual or group of individuals detained by friendly forces in any
operational environment who meet the criteria as listed in Article 4 of the
Geneva Convention Relative to the Handling of Prisoners of War. Also called
EPW (FM 34‑52, FM 1‑02) enemy‑held territory (for spelling or hyphenation only) enfilade fire Fire
delivered on a target in such a manner that the range pattern of the fall of
shot generally aligns with the long axis of the target, also defilade fire
(FM 1‑02) eng engineer
(FM 1‑02, FM 5-0‑1); use abbreviations only in graphics) engage (DOD,
NATO) In air defense, a fire control order used to direct or authorize units
and/or weapon systems to fire on a designated target, also cease fire, FM 44‑100) ENGAGE A
fire control order used to direct or authorize units and/or weapon systems to
fire on a designated target) ENGAGED* Informative
interflight call from a fighter maneuvering in the visual arena (NOTE: NATO
definition is, "Descriptive call indicating maneuvering with intent to
kill.") engagement (DOD)
1. In air defense, an attack with guns or air‑to‑air missiles by
an interceptor aircraft, or the launch of an air defense missile by air
defense artillery and the missile's subsequent travel to intercept. 2. A
tactical conflict, usually between opposing lower echelon maneuver forces,
also battle; campaign, FM 3‑0) engagement area An
area where the commander intends to contain and destroy an enemy force with
the massed effects of all available weapons and supporting systems. Also
called EA (FM 3‑90;
see Table 7‑9
for symbol) engagement criteria Protocols
that specify those circumstances for initiating engagement with an enemy
force, also engagement area; decision point (FM 3‑90) engagement priority The order in which the unit engages enemy systems or fu |