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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 functions (FM 3‑90) engineer regulating point Checkpoint to ensure that vehicles do not exceed the
capacity of the crossing means and to give drivers final instructions on site‑specific
procedures and information, such as speed and
vehicle interval. Also called ERP (FM 3‑34;
see Table 7‑15
for symbol) engineer work line A
coordinated boundary or phase line used to compartmentalize an area of
operations (AO) to indicate where specific engineer units have primary
responsibility for the engineer effort. It may be used at division level to
discriminate between an AO supported by division engineer assets and an AO
supported by direct support or general support corps engineer units. Also
called EWL (FM 3‑34) engr engineer
(use abbreviations only in graphics) ENGRE engineer
element enhanced mobility Faster
movement; thus earlier arrival, occupation and saturation, influence and
control, and ability to bring forces and firepower to bear; also, faster
reaction time, and improved protection, all due to improved enl enlisted
(FM 90‑26 (use abbreviations only in graphics) enr en
route (use abbreviations only in graphics) ens ensign
(use abbreviations only in graphics) ENSURE expedited
nonstandard urgent requirements for equipment ENTNAC Entrance
National Agency Check envelopment (DOD,
NATO) An offensive maneuver in which the main attacking force passes around
or over the enemy's principal defensive positions to secure objectives to the
enemy's rear (Army) environmental area of interest An environmentally sensitive area that may be deemed worthy
of special consideration because of its unique and important qualities
relative to adjacent areas (for example, the only forest within a large
region), or the importance of its natural environment function (for example,
a wetland, flood plains, permafrost area, or an endangered species critical
habitat) The environmental area of interest includes man‑made
structures, such as waste water treatment plants and dams (FM 3‑100.4) environmental assessment A
study to determine if significant environmental impacts are expected from a
proposed action (FM 3‑100.4) environmental audit A
compliance review of facility operations, practices, and records to assess
and verify compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws and
regulations, also environmental compliance (FM 3‑100.4) environmental base line survey An assessment or study done on an area of interest (a
property) in order to define the environmental state or condition of that
property prior to use by US forces. Used to determine the environmental
impact of property use by US forces, and the level of environmental
restoration needed prior to returning the property upon US departure (FM 3‑100.4) environmental compliance The
unconditional obeying of international, foreign nation, federal, state, and
local environmental rules, regulations, and guidelines that affect current
operations (FM 3‑100.4) environmental conditions report A concise summary of environmental conditions at a base camp
site, based on the environmental base line survey, supported by maps and backup
documents, prepared by base camp commanders for each base camp. The
environmental conditions report documents conditions at the site if claims or
other legal challenges arise against the government. Also called ECR (FM 3‑100.4) environmental considerations (statement used in TSPs) Units and installations must
assess risk using the before, during, and after checklist and the matrixes in
TC 3‑34.489, The Soldier and the Environment. Supplement the
checklist with applicable state and local environmental regulations) environmental considerations (DOD) The spectrum of environmental media, resources, or
programs that may impact on, or are affected by, the planning and execution
of military operations. Factors may include, but are not limited to,
environmental compliance, pollution prevention, conservation, protection of
historical and cultural sites, and protection of flora and fauna, also
environmental compliance; pollution prevention, FM 3‑100.4) environmental ethic Taking
care of the environment because it is the right thing to do. This ethic is
the operating principle and value that governs individual soldiers, units,
and the Army (FM 3‑100.4) environmental hazards All
activities that may pollute, create negative noise‑related effects,
degrade archeological/cultural resources, or negatively affect threatened or
endangered species habitats. They also include environmental health‑related
hazards (FM 3‑100.4) environmental impact statement Detailed description of the effects, impacts, or consequences
associated with designing, manufacturing, testing, operating, maintaining,
and disposing of weapon systems or automated information systems. Under the
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), an environmental impact statement
is required when cultural resources may be damaged or significantly adversely
affected (FM 3‑100.4) environmental noise The
outdoor noise environment consisting of all noise (including ambient noise)
from all sources that extend beyond, but do not include, the workplace (FM 3‑100.4) environmental performance assessment system The examination of an installation's
environmental program review to identify possible compliance deficiencies. It
also includes designing corrective action plans and implementing fixes for
identified deficiencies. Also called EPAS (FM 3‑100.4) environmental planning Efforts
that consider the impact of operation, training, exercises, or weapon system
introduction on the environment, and, where necessary, allow decisionmakers
to take early action to eliminate or mitigate those impacts (FM 3‑100.4) environmental pollution The
condition resulting from the presence of chemical, mineral, radioactive, or
biological substances that alter the natural environment or that adversely
affect human health or the quality of life, biosystems, the environment,
structures and equipment, recreational opportunities, aesthetics, or natural
beauty (FM 3‑100.4) environmental protection The
application of human ingenuity and resources, through the disciplines of
science and engineering, as required by environmental protection laws,
regulations, and policies, to protect the natural environment (FM 3‑100.4) environmental protection level The varying level of environmental protection that can
reasonably be afforded at any particular time during warfare or battlefield
conditions, given the absolute requirement that such a diversion of resources
away from the mission at hand does not adversely affect that mission, or any
friendly personnel, or indigenous or refugee populations (FM 3‑100.4) environmental reconnaissance The systematic observation and recording of site or area
data collected by visual or physical means, dealing specifically with
environmental conditions as they exist, and identifying areas that are
environmentally sensitive or of relative environmental concern, for
information and decisionmaking purposes (FM 3‑100.4) environmental services (DOD)
The various combinations of scientific, technical, and advisory activities
(including modification processes, that is, the influence of manmade and
natural factors) required to acquire, produce, and supply information on the
past, present, and future states of space, atmospheric, oceanographic, and
terrestrial surroundings for use in military planning and decisionmaking
processes or to modify those surroundings to enhance military operations, FM 3‑100.4) environmental stewardship (DOD) The integration and application of environmental
values into the military mission in order to sustain readiness, improve
quality of life, strengthen civil relations and preserve valuable natural
resources, FM 3‑100.4) eny enemy
(graphics (FM 1‑02) EO electro‑optical
(FM 3‑90.6); executive order EOB electronic
order of battle (FM 1‑02) EOC electronics
operations center; Emergency Operations Center EOD explosive
ordnance disposal (FM 1‑02); entry on duty EODBAD Explosive
Ordnance Disposal Badge EODC explosive
ordnance disposal control EOM end
of month; end of message, JP 1‑02; end of mission EOQ economic
order quantity EOR equipment
operationally ready; explosive ordnance reconnaissance EORA explosive
ordnance reconnaissance agent EOSD equipment
on station date EOV economic
order van EP electronic
protection (FM 1‑02); equipment publication; enlisted personnel EPAS environmental
performance assessment system (FM 1‑02) EPB electronic
preparation of the battlefield (FM 1‑02) EPD Enlisted
Personnel Directorate, MILPERCEN; environmental perimeter data (FM 3‑22.1) EPG Electronic
Proving Ground (Army Test and Evaluation Command [TECOM]); Eniwetok Proving
Ground EPI expanded
position indicator EPLRS Enhanced
Position Location Reporting System (FM 3‑21.20, FM 3‑25.26) EPMS enlisted
personnel management system EPR equipment
performance report EPUU enhanced
PLRS user unit (FM 3‑21.20) EPW enemy
prisoner of war (FM 1‑02) EPWIB Enemy
Prisoner of War Information Bureau EPWIB (Br) Branch
Enemy Prisoner of War Information Bureau EQDD equipment
density data equip equipment
(FM 1‑02) equiv equivalent ER electronic
reconnaissance; emergency room ERA extra
regimental assignment ERB enlisted
record brief (FM 7‑1) ERBM extended
range ballistic missile ERC equipment
readiness criteria (ARTEP 71‑2‑MTP) ERD equipment
readiness date ERDL Engineer
Research and Development Laboratories ERL European
Requirements List ERO European
Research Office EROP executive
review of overseas programs ERP engineer
regulating point (FM 1‑02) ERPSL essential
repair part stockage list ERR engineering
release record ERRP en
route to release point ERS emergency
relocation site ERT Educational
Requirements Test ERZ extended
reconnaissance zone ES electronic
warfare support (FM 1‑02); electronic surveillance ESA expiration
of service agreement ESB enhanced
separate brigade (FM 1‑02) ESC equipment
serviceability criteria escapee An
individual who, after becoming a prisoner of war, tries to elude the custody
and authority of the detaining power. All military personnel have a duty to
attempt to escape. However, an escapee, in his attempt to escape, may violate
domestic laws or regulations of the detaining power as long as they are
violated with the sole intention to escape and no violence against life or
limb is committed. The act of wearing civilian clothes does not make an
escapee a spy. An escapee may not commit acts of war, carry weapons or engage
in armed resistance. Any violation of the above can result in the loss of POW
status and result in prosecution under laws of the detaining power) escort (DOD,
NATO) 1. A combatant unit(s) assigned to accompany and protect another force
or convoy. 2. Aircraft assigned to protect other aircraft during a mission, FM 3‑04.111.
3. An armed guard that accompanies a convoy, a train, prisoners, and so on.
4. An armed guard accompanying persons as a mark of honor. 5 (DOD only) To
convoy. 6. A member of the Armed Forces assigned to accompany, assist, or
guide an individual or group, for example, an escort officer, FM 3‑07) ESE east‑southeast ESI extremely
sensitive information ESIP equipment
supply issue point (FM 90‑26) ESM electronic
surveillance measures; electronic warfare support measures (FM 1‑02) ESML expendable
supplies materials list ESN English‑speaking
nation ESRD equipment
shipment ready date essential elements of friendly information (EEFI, DOD) Key questions likely to be
asked by adversary officials and intelligence systems about specific friendly
intentions, capabilities, and activities so they can obtain answers critical
to their operational effectiveness (Army) The critical aspects of a friendly
operation that, if known by the enemy, would subsequently compromise, lead to
failure, or limit success of the operation, and, therefore, must be protected
from enemy detection (FM 3‑13;
Marine Corps) Specific facts about friendly intentions, capabilities, and
activities needed by adversaries to plan and execute effective operations
against our forces. Also called EEFI, also commander's critical information
requirements (FM 1‑02) essential task A
task that must be executed to accomplish the mission, also implied task;
specified task (FM 5-0) ESSG Engineer
Strategic Studies Group ESSLR eye‑safe
system for laser range finder (ARTEP 7‑20‑MTP) ESSPO Electronics
Supporting Systems, Project Office est estimate;
estimated; estimation EST Eastern
standard time ESTAT equipment
status report (FM 3‑90.1) estb establish,
established, establishment ESTIMATE Estimate
of the size, range, height, or other parameter of a specified contact;
implies degradation) ESV engineer
squad vehicle (TC 7‑21) ESX equipment
simulation exercise (ARTEP 71‑2‑MTP) ET engineering
test ETA estimated
time of arrival; European Tropospheric‑Scatter Army (Communications
System) ETAC enlisted
terminal air controllers (FM 3‑21.20) etc et
cetera (use instead, "and so on") ETC estimated
time of completion ETCO emergency
traffic coordinating officer ETD estimated
time of departure ETDP Emergency
Traffic Disposition Plan ethos (noun,
1851—New Latin, from Greek Ethos custom, character—Merriam‑Webster's
[Online] Collegiate Dictionary) The distinguishing character, sentiment,
moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution ETIC estimated
time in commission ETM Extension
training materiel ETO express
transportation order ETR estimated
time of return ETS expiration
term of service (FM 7‑1) ETT estimated
travel time ETUT enhanced
tactical user’s terminal E‑type silhouette (for
spelling or hyphenation only) EUCP emergency
urgent change package EUDAC European
Distribution and Accounting Agency of the Military Committee, London EURAC European
Requirements and Army Capabilities EUSEC European
Communications Security and Evaluation Agency of the Military Committee,
London evac evacuation
(FM 1‑02, FM 5-0‑1); use abbreviations in graphics only) evacuation (DOD)
1. The process of moving any person who is wounded, injured, or ill to and/or
between medical treatment facilities. [Note: the Army definition adds
"using non‑standard platforms."] See FM 8‑10‑6.
2. The clearance of personnel, animals, or materiel from a given locality. 3.
The controlled process of collecting, classifying, and shipping unserviceable
or abandoned materiel, US or foreign, to appropriate reclamation,
maintenance, technical intelligence, or disposal facilities. 4. The ordered
or authorized departure of noncombatants from a specific area by the
Department of State, Department of Defense, or appropriate military
commander. This refers to the movement from one area to another in the same
or different countries. The evacuation is caused by unusual or emergency
circumstances and applies equally to command or non‑command sponsored
family members, FM 3‑07
(Army) A combat service support function that involves the movement of
recovered materiel, personnel, casualties, bodies, prisoners of war, and so
forth from a forward collection point along a main supply route to a
rearward, usually higher unit, exchange point, or facility (FM 4‑0)
See also noncombatant evacuation operation (FM 1‑02) evacuation force Element
of joint task force that conducts in‑country evacuation operations,
including advance party, evacuation control center, marshalling, and force
protection operations, also evacuation (FM 3‑07) evacuation site Location,
selected by the embassy and occupied by the evacuation force, where evacuees
are consolidated and prepared for evacuation. It is usually located near the
point of embarkation, also evacuation (FM 3‑07) evader an
armed combatant of a warring power who, while separated from the main
fighting force, has never been captured. An evader may carry out acts of war
at will, subject to the laws of land warfare. An evader has a duty to attempt
to rejoin his unit. An evader who follows the laws of war may not be
prosecuted as a war criminal for acts during his evasion, also escapee) evaluate An
element of assessment: To compare relevant information on the situation or
operation against criteria to judge success or progress (FM 6‑0) evasion and escape (DOD,
NATO) The procedures and operations whereby military
personnel and other selected individuals are enabled to emerge from an enemy‑held
or hostile area to areas under friendly control. Also called E&E, FM 3‑05) evasion and recovery (DOD)
The full spectrum of coordinated actions carried out by evaders, recovery
forces, and operational recovery planners to effect the successful return of
personnel isolated in hostile territory to friendly control. Also called
E&R, also hostile, FM 3‑05.20) event template (DOD)
A guide for collection planning. The event template depicts the named area of
interest where activity, or its lack of activity, will indicate which course
of action the adversary has adopted (Army) A model against which enemy
activity can be recorded and compared. It represents a sequential projection
of events that relate to space and time on the battlefield and indicate the
enemy's ability to adopt a particular course of action. The event template is
a guide for collection and reconnaissance and surveillance planning, also
area of interest; course of action; decision support template; doctrinal
template; named area of interest; situation template (FM 2‑0) EW early
warning; electronic warfare (FM 1‑02) EWA Edgewood
Arsenal EWE electronic
warfare element EWL engineer
work line (FM 1‑02) EWOC electronic
warfare operations course (FM 7‑1) EWR early
warning radar ex extraction
(FM 3‑21.38 (use abbreviations in graphics only) EXAGT executive
agent EXCC Exercise
Control Center EXCG exercise
control group excl exclude;
excluded; excluding; exclusive (use abbreviations in graphics only) exclusive standoff zone A
controlled area surrounding a facility in which only service and delivery
vehicles are allowed. The perimeter of this area is defined by barriers and
is set at a standoff distance sufficient to reduce the blast effects of a
vehicle bomb (FM 3‑34) execute To
put a plan into action by applying combat power to accomplish the mission and
using situational understanding to assess progress and make execution and
adjustment decisions (FM 6‑0) execution decisions The
selection, during preparation and execution, of a course of action
anticipated by the order (FM 6‑0) execution information Information
that communicates a decision and directs, initiates, or governs action,
conduct, or procedure (FM 6‑0) execution matrix A
visual and sequential representation of the critical tasks and responsible
organizations by phase for a tactical operation (FM 5-0) exempt A
procedure word meaning, "The addressees
immediately following are exempted from the collective call." (FM 24‑19) exercise (DOD,
NATO) A military maneuver or simulated wartime operation involving planning,
preparation, and execution. It is carried out for the purpose of training and
evaluation. It may be a multinational [Note: the NATO definition replaces
"multinational" with "combined"], joint, or single‑Service
exercise, depending on participating organizations, also command post
exercise; field exercise; maneuver, FM 7‑0) EXEVAL external
evaluation (FM 7‑1) exfiltration (DOD)
The removal of personnel or units from areas under enemy control by stealth,
deception, surprise, or clandestine means, also special operations;
unconventional warfare, FM 3‑90) existing automation the
computer hardware and software that is presently in the Army inventory and in
use) EXMOVREP expedited
movement report expedient flight route Flight
route that is established with preselected and disseminated checkpoints. For
a specific mission, the commander can define an expedient flight route by
reference to these checkpoints when limited time is available to develop and
disseminate pickup and landing zones and flight route information (FM 3‑04.111) expeditionary force (DOD)
An armed force organized to accomplish a specific objective in a foreign
country (FM 1‑02) EXPFLDMB Expert
Field Medical Badge exploit In
information operations, to gain access to adversary command and control
systems to collect information or to plant false or misleading information (FM 3‑13) exploitation (DOD,
NATO) 1. Taking full advantage of success in military operations [Note: the
NATO definition replaces "military operations" with
"battle"], following up initial gains, [Note: the NATO definition
ends here] and making permanent the temporary effects already achieved, FM 3‑0.
2. Taking full advantage of any information that has come to hand for
tactical, operational, or strategic purposes, FM 3‑13.
3. An offensive operation that usually follows a successful attack and is
designed to disorganize the enemy in depth, FM 3‑0,
also attack; pursuit (FM 1‑02) explosive ordnance disposal (DOD, NATO) The detection, identification, on‑site
evaluation, rendering safe, recovery, and final disposal of unexploded
explosive ordnance. It may also include explosive ordnance which has become
hazardous by damage or deterioration. Also called EOD, FM 5‑250) exposure The
frequency and length of time subjected to a hazard (FM 100‑14) exposure dose (DOD,
NATO) The exposure dose at a given point is a measurement of radiation in
relation to its ability to produce ionization. The unit of measurement of the
exposure dose is the roentgen. [Note: the Army also uses centigray per
hour/cGyph or gray per hour/Gyph as units of measurement.] See also absorbed
dose; dose rate, FM 3‑3‑1) EXPQUALBAD Expert
Qualification Badge EXREDCON exercise
readiness condition EXTAL extra
time allowance (FM 21‑18, FM 3‑90.2) EXTEND(ING; direction) Short‑term
maneuver to gain energy, distance, or separation, normally with the intent of
reengaging Extensible Markup Language (XML) A language designed for the web that allows
creation of customized logos. It is a subset of Standard Generalized Markup
Language. It supports links that point to multiple documents; distribution of
processing to local computers; exchange of database information and other
more powerful tools than HTML can support, (TRADOC Pam 350‑70‑2) exterior lines A
force operates on exterior lines when its operations converge on the enemy (FM 3‑0) extraction zone (DOD,
NATO) A specified drop zone used for the delivery of supplies and/or
equipment by means of an extraction technique from an aircraft flying very
close to the ground. Also called EZ, also air assault; airborne operation;
airhead line, FM 90‑26.
(See Table 7‑7
for symbol) eye shield (noun,
not in MW10 or Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged) EYEBALL 1.
Fighter with primary visual identification responsibility. eyedrops (noun,
MW10) eyefull (noun,
MW10) eyehole (noun,
MW10) eyepiece (noun,
MW10) eyesafe (adj,
not in dictionaries, but used in FM 3‑21.71) as follows:
"MELIOS: 1. Mini‑eyesafe laser infrared observation set) eyesight (noun,
MW10) eyestrain (noun,
MW10) eyewash (noun,
MW10) eyewear (noun,
MW10) EZ extraction
zone (FM 1‑02) |