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R r (graphics only) roentgen; right;
rifleman (ARTEP 7‑8‑Drill (ARTEP 7‑7J‑DRILL
(FM 3‑21.71, FM 3‑21.8) ‑R ‑reinforcing (FM 1‑02) R reinforcing (FM 1‑02) R&A review and analysis R&D research and development R&DELSEC research and development
electronic security R&R rest and recuperation R&S reconnaissance and security,
(FMs 3‑21.8, 3‑21.20, 3‑90.2; and ARTEPs 7‑10‑ R&U repairs and utilities R/A readily available (FM 7‑92) r/hr roentgens per hour R/T record of trial R3P rearm,
refuel, and resupply point (FM 1‑02) RA regular army RAA rear
assembly area (FM 1‑02); reconnaissance avenues of approach RAAF Royal Australian Air Force RAAM remote
antiarmor mine (FM 1‑02) RAAMS Remote
Antiarmor Mine System (FM 1‑02) RAAP Redford Army ammunition plant RAAWS Ranger antiarmor weapon system
(FM 3‑21.8); Ranger antiarmor/antipersonnel weapon system
(FM 3‑21.220) RABA recoil amplifier barrel assembly
(FM 3‑22.65) RAC requisition advice care; Research
Analysis Corporation RACC Reporting Activity Control Card RACE restoration of aircraft to combat
effectivity RACEP (communications system) random
access correlation of extended performance RACES radio amateur civil emergency
service racket (EW)
Intercepted electronic emission that has been assigned to a number of the
trackblock) RACO rear area combat operations
(ARTEP 71‑2‑MTP) RACOMS rapid combat‑mapping
service RAD radiation absorbed dose
(FM 1‑02, FM 5-0‑1); obsolete; use 'centigray');
also, regional accountable depot and return to active duty rada radioactive RADAR radio detection and ranging
(although this term, like 'scuba,' originated as an acronym, it has evolved
into a common noun, 'radar') radar beacon (DOD)
A receiver‑transmitter combination that sends out a coded signal when
triggered by the proper type of pulse, enabling determination of range and
bearing information by the interrogating station or aircraft. Also called RB, FM 11‑32) RADAS random access discrete address RADCM radar countermeasures and
deception RADCON radiological control radiac (NATO)
An acronym derived from the term, "radioactivity, detection, indication,
and computation" (FM 1‑02) and used as an all‑encompassing
term to designate various types of radiological measuring instruments and
equipment (This word is normally used as an adjective.) See also FM 3‑11.4) radiation dose (DOD,
NATO) The total amount of ionizing radiation absorbed by material or tissues,
expressed in centigrays. [Note: the NATO definition ends here.] The term
radiation dose is often used in the sense of the exposure dose expressed in
roentgens, which is a measure of the total amount of ionization that the
quantity of radiation could produce in air. This could be distinguished from
the absorbed dose also given in rads, which represents the energy absorbed
from the radiation per gram of specified body tissue. Further, the biological
dose, in rems, is a measure of the biological effectiveness on the radiation
exposure, also absorbed dose; centigray; exposure dose;
radiation dose rate, FM 3‑11.4) radiation dose rate (DOD,
NATO) The radiation dose (dosage) absorbed per unit of time. [Note: the NATO
definition ends here.] A radiation dose rate can be set at some particular
unit of time (for example, H+1 hour) and would be called H+1 radiation dose
rate, also radiation dose, FM 3‑3‑1) radiation exposure state (DOD,
NATO) The condition of a unit, or exceptionally an individual, deduced from
the cumulative whole body radiation dose(s) received. It is expressed as a
symbol which indicates the potential for future operations and the degree of
risk if exposed to additional nuclear radiation. Also called radiation status Criteria
to assist the commander in measuring unit exposure to radiation based on
total past cumulative dose in centigray (cGy) Categories are as follows: a. radiation exposure status‑0 (RES‑0)—No
previous exposure history. b. radiation
exposure status‑1 (RES‑1)—Negligible radiation exposure
history (greater than 0 but less than 70 cGy) c. radiation exposure status‑2 (RES‑2)—Significant but
not a dangerous dose of radiation (greater than 70, but less than 150 cGy) d.
radiation exposure status‑3
(RES‑3)—Unit has already received a dose of radiation which
makes further exposure dangerous (greater than 150 cGy) Also called RS, also dose rate; operation
exposure guide; radiation dose
(FM 3‑3‑1) radio fix (DOD,
NATO) The location of a ship or aircraft by determining the direction of
radio signals coming to the ship or aircraft from two or more sending
stations, the locations of two which are known (NATO only) The locating of a
radio transmitter by bearings taken from two or more direction finding
stations, the site of the transmitter being at the point of intersection, FM 11‑32) radio listening silence The
situation where radios are on and continuously monitored with strict criteria
when a station on the radio network is allowed to break silence. For example,
"maintain radio listening silence until physical contact with the enemy
is made." See also radio silence
(FM 24‑1) radio silence (DOD,
NATO) A condition in which all or certain radio equipment capable of
radiation is kept inoperative. [Note: the NATO definition ends here.] (Note:
In combined or radiological monitoring See
monitoring (FM 1‑02) radiological survey (DOD,
NATO) The directed effort to determine the distribution and dose rates of
radiation in the area, also nuclear,
biological, and chemical survey, FM 3‑19) radius a circular area defined by a
stated radius (FM 3‑23.30) radius of action (DOD,
NATO) The maximum distance a ship, aircraft, or vehicle can travel away from
its base along a given course with normal combat load and return without
refueling, allowing for all safety and operating factors, FM 55‑1) radius of damage (DOD)
The distance from ground zero at which there is a 0.50 probability of
achieving the desired damage. Also called RD, also collateral
damage, FM 100‑30) radius of vulnerability
(nuclear) The radius of a circle about ground
zero within which friendly personnel will be exposed to a risk equal to, or
greater than, the emergency risk criterion, or within which materiel will be
subjected to a 5‑percent probability of the specified degree of damage.
Also called RV (FM 100‑30) radl radiological; radiology (use
abbreviations only in graphics) RADLFO radiological fallout RADLMON radiological monitor(ing) RADLOPS radiological operations RADLSAFE radiological safety RADLSO radiological survey officer RADLSV radiological survey RADM rear admiral radn radiation (use
abbreviations only in graphics) RADOT recording automatic digital
optical tracker RADREL radio relay RAF Royal Air Force RAG regimental artillery group
(OPFOR) RAGS river assault groups raid (DOD,
NATO) An operation, usually small scale, involving a swift penetration of
hostile territory to secure information, confuse the enemy, or to destroy
installations. It ends with a planned withdrawal upon completion of the assigned
mission (FM 3‑0) railcar (noun, MW9) railhead (DOD,
NATO) A point on a railway where loads are transferred between trains and
other means of transport, also aerial
port; seaport (FM 55‑20, see Table 5‑3 for symbol) railroad (noun, MW9) rally point 1. An
easily identifiable point on the ground at which units can reassemble and
reorganize if they become dispersed (FM 3‑90) 2. An easily identifiable
point on the ground at which aircrews and passengers can assemble and
reorganize following an incident requiring a forced landing. Also called RP (FM 3‑90; see Table 7‑13 for symbol) RALS right add, left subtract
(FM 3‑22.91) RAM random access memory; reliability,
availability, and maintainability; raised angle marker (FM 3‑21.38,
FM 3‑21.220), (TRADOC Pam 350‑70‑2); rockets,
artillery, and mortars (FM 3‑21.20) RAMD receiving agency materiel
division RAM‑D reliability, availability,
maintainability, and durability RAMMS responsive automated materiel
management random access memory read‑write
computer memory on which the location of data does not affect the speed of
its retrieval; especially, the main storage available to the user for
programs and data (FM 3‑22.91) random minelaying (DOD)
In land mine warfare, the laying of mines without regard to pattern (FM 20‑32) range (DOD)
1. The distance between any given point and an object or target (FM 6‑30). 2. Extent or distance
limiting the operation or action of something, such as the range of an
aircraft, ship, or gun (FM 6‑30). 3. The distance that can
be covered over a hard surface by a ground vehicle, with its rated payload,
using the fuel in its tank, and its cans normally carried as part of the
ground vehicle equipment (FM 55‑17) 4. Area equipped for
practice in shooting at targets. In this meaning, also called target range (FM 6‑30) range finder (noun, Merriam‑Webster
online 2002) an instrument used in gunnery to determine the distance of a
target range probable error The
range error caused by dispersion that will be exceeded as often as not in an
infinite number of rounds fired at the same elevation and is one‑eighth
of the length of the dispersion pattern at its greatest length. The value is
given in the firing tables (FM 6‑20‑40) range spread (DOD)
The technique used to place the mean point of impact of two or more units 100
meters apart on the gun‑target line (FM 6‑20‑40) range** A
picture label describing two groups separated in distance along the same line
of bearing. group names will be LEAD group/TRAIL group) RANXPE resident Army Nike‑X
project engineer RAP rear area protection, rocket‑assisted
projectile RAPCO Regional Air Priorities Control
Office RAPCON radar approach control center RAPIDS Random Access Personnel
Information Dissemination System RAPP registered air parcel post rappel (intrans verb, Third New
International Dictionary, Unabridged) rappel
seat a
rope harness used in rappelling and climbing rapport In
intelligence usage, a condition established by a human intelligence (HUMINT)
collector that is characterized by source confidence in the HUMINT collector
and a willingness to cooperate with him (FM 34‑52) RAS rear
area security (FM 1‑02) RASC rear area security controller RASCC rear area security control center RASO rear airfield supply organization RATCC radar air traffic control center
(US Navy) rate of fire (DOD,
NATO) The number of rounds fired per weapon per minute (FM 3‑21.91) RATEL radiotelephone (I have never seen
this one; I have only heard Soldiers say 'radio')
RATG radiotelegram; radiotelegraph,
radiotelegraphic; radiotelegraphy RATO rocket‑assisted takeoff RATT radio teletypewriter RAU radio
access unit (FM 1‑02) RAWIN radar wind sounding RAWLS rotating
amber warning light (TC 7-21) raygun (position heading/altitude) Indicating a radar lock‑on to unknown
aircraft. A request for a BUDDY SPIKE reply from friendly aircraft meeting
these parameters) RB radar
beacon; ribbon bridge (FM 1‑02) RBAAP Riverbank Army ammunition plant RBC rifle bore cleaner RBE relative biological effectiveness RBN radio beacon RBP ration breakdown point RBS Random Barrage System RC reserve
component (FM 1‑02) RCA riot
control agent (FM 1‑02) RCACS REDCOM Command and Control System RCAF Royal Canadian Air Force RCAT radio‑controlled aerial
target RCC regional
combatant commander (FM 3‑90.61) RCCC Reserve Component career
counselor RCCF Reserve Components contingency
force RCDC radar course directing central RCDCB regional civil defense
coordination boards RCERIP Reserve Component equipment
readiness improvement program RCERT regional
computer emergency response team (FM 1‑02) RCF repair
cycle float; remain on company frequency (FAA Handbook 7340.1);
remote communications facility, user (?) defined; range correction
factor (FM 3‑22.91) RCID recruiter code identification RCLG recoilless gun RCLO reports control liaison officer RCLR recoilless rifle (FM 3‑06.11) RCM radar countermeasures RCMAT radio‑controlled miniature aerial
target RCN Royal Canadian Navy; record
control number RCO reports control officer RCPA relation
combat power analysis (FM 3‑21.10) RCPA Reserve Components Program of the
Army RCPAC United States Army Reserve
Components Personnel and rcpt reception (use
abbreviations only in graphics) RCS requirement control symbol RCT radar control trailer; regimental
combat team (FM 90‑26) RCTB Reserve Components troop basis rctg recruiting (use
abbreviations only in graphics) RCTP Reserve Components Troop Program RCTSR Radio Code Test, Speed of
Response RCU remote
control unit (FM 1‑02); reserve component unit rd road or round (use abbreviations only in
graphics) RD readiness date; required date;
restricted data. Atomic Energy Act of 1954; radius of damage; rifle division
(FM 1‑02) RDAISA United States Army Research,
Development, and Acquisition Information Systems Agency R‑Day (DOD)
Redeployment day. The day on which redeployment of major combat, combat
support, and combat service support forces begins in an operation, also times (FM 5-0) RDD required delivery date;
radiological dispersal device (FM 3‑21.10) RDF radio direction finder(ing) RDP ration distributing point RDPC radar data‑processing
center RDRD return fire, deploy, report, and
develop the situation (FM 3‑90.6) rds rounds (use
abbreviations only in graphics, FM 3‑22.14 (ARTEP 7‑94‑MTP) RDTE research, development, test, and
evaluation RDTS Range Digital Transmission System RE research engineering REA reentry angle reachback (DOD)
The process of obtaining products, services, and applications, or forces, or
equipment, or material from organizations that are not forward deployed (Army/Marine
Corps) The ability to exploit resources, capabilities, expertise, and so on.,
not physically located in the theater or a joint operations area, when
established (FM 1‑02) reactivity One
of the four possible characteristics of hazardous waste. It is the ability to
enter into a violent chemical reaction, which may involve explosions or
fumes, also hazardous waste (FM 3‑100.4) read back A
procedure word
meaning, "Repeat this entire transmission back to me exactly as
received." (FM 24‑19) READJP readjustment pay read‑only memory a
usually small computer memory that contains special‑purpose
information, such as operating system software, which must not and cannot be
altered (FM 3‑22.91) real time (DOD)
Pertaining to the timeliness of data or information which has been delayed
only by the time required for electronic communication. This implies that
there are no noticeable delays, also near
real time (FM 3‑13) REAMS Resource Evaluation and
Management System rear area (DOD)
For any particular command, the area extending forward from its rear boundary
to the rear of the area assigned to the next lower level of command. This
area is provided primarily for the performance of support functions. [Note:
the Army definition adds, "… and is where the majority of the echelon's
sustaining functions occur."] See also brigade support area;
division support area (FM 3‑0) rear area operations
center/rear tactical operations center (DOD) A
command and control facility that serves as an area and/or subarea
commander's planning, coordinating, monitoring, advising, and directing
agency for area security operations. Also called RAOC (FM 3‑90, FM 1‑02) rear area response forces Forces
responsible for rear area threats beyond the capability of base defenses,
also security operations (FM 3‑90) rear area threat levels Levels
of response to threat activities. a. Level
I—Threats that can be defeated by base or base cluster self‑defense
measures. b. Level II—Threats
that are beyond base or base cluster self‑defense capabilities but can
be defeated by response forces, normally military police, with supporting
fires. c. Level rear
boundary Line that
defines the rear area of operations assigned to a particular unit. The area
behind the rear boundary belongs to the next higher commander and positioning
of elements behind it must be coordinated with that commander, also boundary (FM 3‑90; see Table 7‑7 for symbol) rear command post The rear echelon of a
unit's headquarters, consisting of those staff activities concerned primarily
with combat service support of the force, administrative support of the
headquarters, and other activities not immediately concerned with decisive
operations or operations within the close area. Typical representatives
within the rear echelon are elements of the G‑1 and G‑4 sections,
G‑5, adjutant general, staff judge advocate, inspector general,
surgeon, provost marshal, supporting military intelligence elements concerned
with counterintelligence and prisoner of war interrogation activities, and
the tactical airlift representative of the tactical air control party, also command post. (See Table 5‑8 for symbol) rear guard (DOD)
1. The rearmost elements of an advancing or a withdrawing force. It has the
following functions: to protect the rear of a column from hostile forces;
during the withdrawal, to delay the enemy; during the advance, to keep supply
routes open. 2. Security detachment that a moving ground force details to the
rear to keep it informed and covered, also guard; security
operations (FM 3‑90) REARM Army program for renovation of
armament manufacturing rearm, refuel, and resupply
point A designated point through which a unit
passes where it receives fuel, ammunition, and other necessary supplies to
continue operations. Also called R3P
(FM 6‑20‑30; see Table 7‑17 for symbol) rearming (DOD)
1. An operation that replenishes the prescribed stores of ammunition, bombs,
and other armament items for an aircraft, naval ship, tank, or armored
vehicle (including replacement of defective ordnance equipment) in order to
make it ready for combat service. 2. Resetting the fuze on a bomb, or on an
artillery, mortar, or rocket projectile, so that it will detonate at the
desired time (FM 3‑34) rearward passage of lines When
a unit passes through another unit's position while moving away from the
enemy (FM 3‑90) REBS rapidly
emplaced bridge system (FM 1‑02) rebuild (DOD)
The restoration of an item to a standard as nearly as possible to its
original condition in appearance, performance, and life expectancy (FM 4‑0) rec recovery (use
abbreviations only in graphics, FM 3‑90.6) REC radio electronic combat
(ARTEP 7‑30‑MTP (FM 7‑1) recap recapitulation;
summary (use abbreviations only in graphics) RECBAD U.S. Army recruiter badge reception (DOD)
1. All ground arrangements connected with the delivery and disposition of air
or sea drops. Includes selection and preparation of site, signals for warning
and approach, facilitation of secure departure of agents, speedy collection
of delivered articles, and their prompt removal to storage places having
maximum security. When a group is involved, it may be called a reception
committee (FM 100‑17‑3). 2. Arrangements
to welcome and provide secure quarters or transportation for defectors,
escapees, evaders, or incoming agents. 3. The process of receiving,
offloading, marshalling, and transporting of personnel, equipment, and
materiel from the strategic and/or intratheater deployment phase to a sea,
air, or surface transportation point of debarkation to the marshalling area (FM 100‑17‑3) receptivity (NATO)
The vulnerability of a target audience to particular psychological operations
media (FM 3‑05.20) reclamation Regeneration
or processing of a material to recover a usable product. Examples include the
recovery of lead from spent batteries and the regeneration of spent solvents
(FM 3‑100.4) recncln reconciliation (use
abbreviations only in graphics) recon reconnaissance (use
abbreviations only in graphics, FM 1‑02) RECONDO reconnaissance commando doughboy reconnaissance (DOD, NATO) A
mission undertaken to obtain, by visual observation or other detection
methods, information about the activities and resources of an enemy or
potential enemy, or to secure data concerning the meteorological,
hydrographic, or geographic characteristics of a particular area (FM 3‑0). Usually just called
recon.) (See Table 5‑3 for symbol) reconnaissance by fire (DOD,
NATO) A method of reconnaissance in which fire is placed on a suspected enemy
position to cause the enemy to disclose a presence by movement or return of
fire, FM 3‑90) reconnaissance handover The
action that occurs between two elements in order to coordinate the transfer
of information and/or responsibility for observation of potential threat
contact, or the transfer of an assigned area from one element to another (FM 3‑20.96) reconnaissance handover line A
designated phase line on the ground where reconnaissance responsibility
transitions from one element to another (FM 3‑20.96) reconnaissance in force (DOD, NATO) An offensive
operation designed to discover and/or test the enemy's strength or to obtain
other information (Army) A deliberate combat operation designed to discover
or test the enemy's strength, dispositions, and reactions or to obtain other
information (FM 3‑90) reconnaissance pull Reconnaissance
that determines which routes are suitable for maneuver, where the enemy is
strong and weak, and where gaps exist, thus pulling the main body toward and
along the path of least resistance. This facilitates the commander's
initiative and agility (FM 3‑20.96) reconnaissance push Reconnaissance
that refines the common operational picture, enabling the commander to finalize
the plan and support shaping and decisive operations. It is normally used
once the commander is committed to a scheme of maneuver or course of action (FM 3‑20.96) reconstitution Extraordinary
actions that commanders plan and implement to restore units to a desired
level of combat effectiveness commensurate with mission requirements and
available resources (FM 100‑9) reconstitution site (DOD)
A location selected by the surviving command authority as the site at which a
damaged or destroyed headquarters can be reformed from survivors of the
attack and/or personnel from other sources, predesignated as replacements.
[Note: the Army term is "regeneration site."] (FM 100‑9) record as target (NATO)
In artillery and naval fire support, the order used to denote that the target
is to be recorded for future engagement or reference. [Note: the Army
definition also applies to mortar fire.] (FM 6‑30) recorded (NATO)
In artillery and naval fire support, the response used to indicate that the
action to "record to target" has been completed (FM 6‑30) recovered materials Waste
materials and by‑products that have been recovered or diverted from
solid waste; does not include those materials and by‑products generated
from, and commonly reused within, an original manufacturing process (FM 3‑100.4) recovery site (DOD)
In evasion and escape usage, an area from which an evader or an escapee can
be evacuated, also evasion and escape (FM 3‑04.111) RECSTA receiving station (not
"reception station") recuperability (noun, Third New International
Dictionary, Unabridged) recy recovery (use
abbreviations only in graphics, FM 7‑0) RED rapid excess disposal;
risk estimate distance (FM 3‑21.10) red light** Time when
search and rescue (SAR) aircraft is no longer SAR capable) REDCON readiness condition (FM 3‑21.10) redeployment (DOD) The transfer
of forces and materiel to support another joint force commander's operational
requirements, or to return personnel, equipment, and materiel to the home
and/or demobilization stations for reintegrating and/or out‑processing,
FM 100‑17) Redeye (not
'REDEYE') reduce 1.
A tactical mission task that involves the destruction of an encircled or
bypassed enemy force (FM 3‑90) 2. One of the five breaching fundamentals.
The creation of a lane through, over, or around an obstacle. In the case of
minefields, refers to destroying, neutralizing, removing, or bypassing mines
(FM 3‑34.2) See also assault; obscure; secure; suppress (FM 1‑02) reenl reenlist (use
abbreviations only in graphics) REENLA reenlistment allowance REENLB reenlistment bonus reentry (noun, MW9) ref refer; refresher; reference;
referred (use abbreviations only in graphics) REF rapid
equipping force reference (direction) Directive
to assume stated heading) reference box (NATO)
The identification box placed in the margin of a map or chart which contains
the series designation, sheet number and edition number in a readily
identifiable form (FM 3‑25.26) REFORGER return of force to Germany REFRAD release from active duty REFRADT released from active duty for
training REFRAT released from annual training refuel on the move point An area established to ensure
that fuel tanks on combat and fuel‑servicing vehicles are full before
they arrive in the unit's tactical assembly area. Also called ROM point (FM 71‑123; see Table 7‑17 for symbol) refugee (DOD)
A person who, by reason of real or imagined danger, has left their home
country or country of their nationality and is unwilling or unable to return,
also dislocated civilian; displaced person (FM 3‑07, see Table 9‑3 for symbol) reg regular; regulate; regulated;
regulating; regulation (use abbreviations only in graphics) regeneration Rebuilding
of a unit through large‑scale replacement of personnel, equipment, and
supplies, including the reestablishment or replacement of essential command
and control and the conduct of mission essential training for the newly
rebuilt unit (FM 100‑9) regeneration site See
reconstitution site (FM 1‑02) regimental landing team (DOD)
A task organization for landing comprised of an infantry regiment reinforced
by those elements that are required for initiation of its combat function
ashore (FM 1‑02) registration fire (DOD,
NATO) Fire delivered to obtain accurate data for subsequent effective
engagement of targets, also fire (FM 6‑20‑40) registration point (DOD, NATO) Terrain feature or
other designated point on which fire is adjusted for the purpose of obtaining
corrections to firing data (FM 6‑20‑40) REGLOS reserve and guard logistic
operations‑streamline regt regiment
(FM 1‑02) regulated item (DOD,
NATO) Any item whose issuance to a user is subject to control by an
appropriate authority for reasons that may include cost, scarcity, technical
or hazardous nature, or operational significance. Also called controlled item (FM 4‑0) rehab rehabilitate/ion (use
abbreviations only in graphics) rehearsal A
session in which a staff or unit practices expected actions to improve performance
in execution (FM 6‑0) rehearsal phase (DOD)
In amphibious operations, the period during which the prospective operation
is practiced for the purpose of: (1) testing adequacy of plans, the timing of
detailed operations, and the combat readiness of participating forces; (2)
ensuring that all echelons are familiar with the plans; and (3) testing
communications information systems, also amphibious operation (FM 1‑02) reinforcing (DOD)
A support mission in which the supporting unit assists the supported unit's
mission. Only like units (for example, artillery to artillery, intelligence
to intelligence, armor to armor, and so on.) can be given a reinforcing/reinforced
mission. [Note: the Army designates this as a support relationship.] See FM 5-0 (NATO) In artillery usage, tactical
mission in which one artillery unit augments the fire of another artillery
unit, FM 6‑20, also direct support; general support‑reinforcing
(FM 1‑02) reinforcing obstacles (DOD)
Those obstacles specifically constructed, emplaced, or detonated through
military effort and designed to strengthen existing terrain to disrupt, fix,
turn, or block enemy movement, also obstacle,
FM 90‑7) rel relation; relative; release;
released; relief; relieve; relieved (use abbreviations only in
graphics) relateral tell (DOD,
NATO) The relay of information between facilities through a third facility.
This type of telling is appropriate between automated facilities in a
degraded communication environment, also track telling (FM 1‑02) relay to A
procedure word
meaning, "Transmit this message to all addressees (or addressees
immediately following this proword)" The address component is mandatory
when this proword is used, also procedure word (FM 24‑19) release line Phase line
used in river crossing operations that delineates a change in the
headquarters controlling movement. Also called RL (FM 90‑13; see Table 7‑11 for symbol) release point (road) (DOD) A well‑defined
point on a route at which the elements composing a column return under the authority
of their respective commanders, each one of these elements continuing its
movement toward its own appropriate destination (Army) A location on a route
where marching elements are released from centralized control. Also called RP, also lane; march column; march serial; march unit; route; start point
(FM 3‑90; see Table 7‑13 for symbol) relevant information All
information of importance to commanders and staffs in the exercise of command
and control (FM 3‑0) relief in place (DOD, NATO) An
operation in which, by direction of higher authority, all or part of a unit
is replaced in an area by the incoming unit. The responsibilities of the
replaced elements for the mission and the assigned zone of operations are transferred
to the incoming unit. The incoming unit continues the operation as ordered.
Also called RIP (FM 3‑90. (See Table A‑1 for symbol) religious ministry support (DOD)
The entire spectrum of professional duties to include providing for or
facilitating essential religious needs and practices; pastoral care; family
support programs; religious education; volunteer and community activities;
and programs performed to enhance morale and moral, ethical, and personal
well‑being. Enlisted religious support personnel assist the chaplain in
providing religious ministry support (FM 1‑05) REM roentgen equivalent man (mammal) REMAB remote marshaling base (FM 3‑21.20,
FM 3‑90.6, FM 90‑26) REMBASS remotely monitored battlefield
sensor system remote control In
barrier operations, the ability of a user to actuate a charge or change of
state of a mine from a distance. For a mine, remote control is divided into:
a. Remote Control Level 1—Ability
to react to a received remote control stimulus to change from standby state
to armed. b. Remote Control Level 2—As
Level I, and the added ability to react to a received remote control stimulus
to return from armed standby state. c. Remote Interrogation Capability—The ability of a mine to respond
to a remote interrogation on its state, either armed or standby. This
capability may be superimposed in either Level I or Level 2, and may be
indicated by the suffix (I; FM 20‑32) remote delivery (DOD)
In mine warfare, the delivery of mines to a target area by any means other
than direct emplacement. The exact position of mines so laid may not be known (FM 20‑32) REMS remotely
employed sensor (FM 1‑02) REMT radiological emergency medical
teams rendezvous (NATO)
1. A pre‑arranged meeting at a given time and location from which to
begin an action or phase of an operation or to which to return after an
operation. 2. In land warfare, an easily found terrain location at which
visitors to units, headquarters, or facilities are met by personnel from the
element to be visited (FM 1‑02) RENO [NATO]
(A/A) Indicates that more than one radar contact is observed and the pilot is
able to distinguish his assigned target) RENT (EW)
Report of characteristics of an intercepted signal) reorg reorganize (use
abbreviations only in graphics, FM 7‑1, ARTEP 7‑91‑MTP) reorganization Action
taken to shift internal resources within a degraded unit to increase its
level of combat effectiveness (FM 100‑9) rep report (ARTEP 7‑91-MTP);
repair; represent; representative; represented (use abbreviations
only in graphics) REP Resource Enhancement Program REPCAT report corrective action taken REPDU report(ing) for duty repeat (NATO)
In artillery and naval fire support, an order or request to fire again the
same number of rounds with the same method of fire. [Note: the Army
definition also applies to mortar fire.] (FM 6‑30) REPEAT** 1.
(S/S) Directive call (during adjustment) to fire again using the same firing
data. REPIN reply if negative repl replacement (FM 3‑21.20 (use
abbreviations only in graphics) REPORTED (information)** Information
provided is derived from an off‑board source) REPR real estate planning report REPROM reprogrammable
microprocessor reps repetitions (use
abbreviations only in graphics, FM 3‑21.220) REPSHIPS reports of shipments rept report (use
abbreviations only in graphics) req request; required (FM 3‑21.20,
FM 90‑26 (use abbreviations only in graphics) REQAFA request advise as to further
action REQANS request answer by (date) REQAURQN request authority to requisition REQDI request disposition instructions REQFOLINFO request following information be
forwarded this office REQIBO request item be placed on back
order reqmt requirement (use
abbreviations only in graphics, FM 7‑1) REQSI request shipping instructions REQSSD request supply status and
expected delivery date REQSUPSTAFOL request supply status of
following REQTAT it is requested that REQTRAC request tracer be initiated REQUCHRD request unit of issue be changed
to read required supply rate
(ammunition) (DOD) The amount of ammunition expressed in
terms of rounds per weapon per day for ammunition items fired by weapons (and
in terms of other units of measure per day for bulk allotment and other
items) estimated to be required to sustain operations of any designated force
without restriction for a specified period. Tactical commanders use this rate
to state their requirements for ammunition to support planned tactical
operations at specified intervals. The required supply rate is submitted
through command channels. It is consolidated at each echelon and is
considered by each commander in subsequently determining the controlled
supply rate within the command. Also called RSR, also controlled
supply rate (FM 4‑0) requirements management In
intelligence, the development, integration, and management of the intelligence,
surveillance, and reconnaissance plan, which sets out how the information
needed to meet priority intelligence requirements (PIR) and information
requirements is to be collected and how and where it is to be processed into
intelligence to answer PIR (FM 34‑2) requisition a request for the issue of one
named publication submitted on DA Form 4569) rerouted
figure 8 knot anchor
knot that also attaches a climber to a climbing rope res reserve(s); resuscitation
(FM 7‑1 (25‑101); use abbreviations only in
graphics) RES radiation
exposure status (FM 1‑02) RESCAP Rescue Combat Air Patrol RESDAT RESTRICTED reserve (DOD)
1. Portion of a body of troops which is kept to the rear or withheld from
action at the beginning of an engagement, in order to be available for a
decisive movement (FM 3‑90). 2. Members of the
Military Services who are not in active service but who are subject to call
to active duty. 3. Portion of an appropriation or contract authorization held
or set aside for future operations or contingencies and, in respect to which,
administrative authorization to incur commitments or obligations has been
withheld (FM 1‑02) reserved demolition target (DOD,
NATO) A target for demolition, the destruction of which must be controlled at
a specific level of command because it plays a vital part in the tactical,
operational, [Note: the NATO definition does not include
"operational"] or strategic plan, or because of the importance of
the structure itself, or because the demolition may be executed in the face
of the enemy, also demolition target; reserved obstacles (FM 90‑7) reserved obstacles (DOD)
Those demolition obstacles that are deemed critical to the plan for which the
authority to detonate is reserved by the designating commander (Army)
Obstacles of any type, for which the commander restricts execution authority,
also obstacle (FM 90‑7) reserved route (DOD,
NATO) In road traffic, a specific route allocated exclusively to an authority
or formation, also route (FM 4‑01.30) reset Proceed
to a pre‑briefed position or area of operations) residual radiation (DOD)
Nuclear radiation caused by fallout, artificial dispersion of radioactive
material, or irradiation which results from a nuclear explosion and persists
longer than one minute after burst, also contamination; induced
radiation; initial radiation (FM 3‑3‑1) residual radioactivity (DOD)
Nuclear radiation that results from radioactive sources and persists for longer
than one minute. Sources of residual radioactivity created by nuclear
explosions include fission fragments and radioactive matter created primarily
by neutron activation, but may also be created by gamma and other radiation
activation. Other possible sources of residual radioactivity include
radioactive material created and dispersed by means other than nuclear
explosion, also contamination; induced radiation; initial nuclear effects (FM 3‑3‑1) residual risk The
level of risk remaining after controls have been identified and selected for
hazards that may result in loss of combat power. Controls are identified and
selected until residual risk is at an acceptable level or until it cannot be
practically reduced further (FM 100‑14) RESPO responsible property officer response force (DOD)
A mobile force with appropriate fire support designated, usually by the area
commander, to deal with Level II threats in the rear area. Also called RF (FM 1‑02) RESTA reconnaissance,
surveillance and target acquisition restake** Request
for Joint STARS to drive a new STAKE at the target centroid reported with
direction of travel and elevation. Initiated by aircrew) RESTAT Reserve Components Status
Reporting restoration The
systematic removal of pollution or contaminants from the environment, especially
from the soil or ground water, by physical, chemical, or biological means.
Also known as remediation or environmental cleanup (FM 3‑100.4) restraint (Marine
Corps) Something which is prohibited that limits freedom of action, also constraint (FM 1‑02) restricted operations area (DOD,
NATO) Airspace of defined dimensions, designated by the airspace control
authority, in response to specific operational situations/requirements within
which the operation of one or more airspace users is restricted. Also called ROA; restricted operations zone (ROZ) (FM 3‑52) restricted operations zone See
restricted operations area.
(See Table 7‑8 for symbol) restrictive fire area (DOD)
An area in which specific restrictions are imposed and into which fires that
exceed those restrictions will not be delivered without coordination with the
establishing headquarters (FM 6‑20‑40 In Marine Corps
usage, the purpose of the restrictive fire area is to regulate fires into an
area according to the stated restrictions. Also called RFA, also fires. (See Table 7‑12 for symbol) restrictive fire line (DOD)
A line established between converging friendly surface forces that prohibits
fires or their effects across that line (FM 6‑20‑40 In Marine Corps
usage, the purpose of the restrictive fire line is to prevent interference
between converging friendly forces without coordination with the affected
force(s) Also called RFL, also
fires. (See Table 7‑12 for symbol) resume Resume
last formation/route/mission ordered) resupply (DOD,
NATO) The act of replenishing stocks in order to maintain required levels of
supply (FM 4‑0) ret retire (use
abbreviations only in graphics) retain (DOD)
1. When used in the context of deliberate planning, the directed command will
keep the referenced operation plan, operation plan in concept format, and any
associated joint operation planning system of Joint Operation Planning and
Execution System automated data processing files in an inactive library
status. The plan and its associated files will not be maintained unless
directed by follow‑on guidance. 2. A tactical task to occupy and hold a
terrain feature to ensure that it is free of enemy occupation or use (Army) A
tactical mission task in which the commander ensures that a terrain feature
already controlled by a friendly force remains free of enemy occupation or
use (FM 3‑90; see Table A‑1 for symbol) RETC Regional Emergency Transportation
Center RETCO Regional Emergency Transportation
Coordinator retirement (DOD, NATO) An
operation in which a force out of contact moves away from the enemy. [Note:
the Army classifies retirement as "a form of retrograde."] (FM 3‑0, see Table A‑1 for symbol) retrans retransmission
(FM 1‑02) retro retrograde (use
abbreviations only in graphics, ARTEP 7‑10‑MTP) retrofit (noun, trans verb, MW9) retrograde A
type of defensive operation that involves organized movement away from the
enemy (FM 3‑0); also,
directive/informative call to withdraw in response to a threat, continue
mission as able; may RESET/RESUME if threat is negated) retroreflector (noun, Merriam‑Webster
online 2002) A device that reflects radiation (as light) so that the paths of
the rays are parallel to those of the incident rays) RETS remoted target system (FM 3‑22.31) REVA recommended vehicle adjustment reverse slope Any
slope which descends away from the enemy (FM 3‑90) rexmit retransmitted (use
abbreviations only in graphics) RF radio
frequency; response force (FM 1‑02); replacement factor RFA restrictive
fire area (FM 1‑02); relieved from assigned, Reserve Forces Act,
request for assistance RFAA relieved from attached and
assigned RFAT relieved from attached RFATHREE Reserve Forces Act of 1955, three‑month's
trainee RFD reserve forces duty RFI request
for information (FM 1‑02); radio frequency interference, ready for
issue; rapid fielding initiative RFID radio
frequency identification (FM 1‑02) RFL restrictive
fire line (FM 1‑02) RFLM rifleman?
(pg 6‑3) rflmn rifleman (use abbreviations in
graphics only) RFNA red fuming nitric acid RFP request for proposal RFQ request for quotation RFS ready for sea RFTS radio frequency test set RG readiness group, reserve grade rgr Ranger (use abbreviations in
graphics only, FM 1‑02) RGRT Ranger tab RGZ recommended ground zero RH right hand (FM 3‑22.27) RHA records holding area; rolled
homogeneous armor (FM 3‑21.20) RHB Ranger
Handbook rhd railhead (use abbreviations in
graphics only) RHU retrain
hold unit RI relevant
information (FM 1‑02); radiation intensity RIA Rock Island Arsenal RIBS Restructured Infantry Battalion
System RIC regional
intelligence center (FM 7‑98); routing identifier code RICC reportable item control code RIDER A
BOGEY that is conforming to safe passage routing, airspeed, or altitude procedures) ridgeline (noun, MW10) RIF reconnaissance in force
(FM 3‑21.20, FM 7‑98); reduction in force rifle (A/S)
Friendly air‑to‑surface launch RII request
for intelligence information (FM 3‑55.93) RILS Rapid Integrated Logistic Support
System RIM receipt, inspection, and
maintenance RIMOB reserve indication of mobilization RIN report identification number ring‑mounted mounted on a ring around a hatch
on a wheeled or tracked vehicle. Also— riot‑control agent (DOD)
Any chemical that is not listed in the Chemical Weapons Convention which can
produce rapidly in humans sensory irritate or disabling physical effects which
disappear within a short time following termination of exposure (NATO) A
chemical that is not listed in the schedule of the 1993 Chemical Weapons
Convention, which can rapidly produce irritant or disabling physical effects
that disappear shortly after termination of exposure (Army) A substance that
produces temporary irritating or disabling physical effects that disappear
within minutes of removal from exposure. There is no significant risk of
permanent injury, and medical treatment is rarely required. Also called RCA, also chemical warfare (FM 3‑11.4) RIP relief
in place (FM 1‑02); Ranger Indoctrination Program (FM 3‑90.6) RIPPLE (A/S)
Two or more munitions released or fired in close succession) RISE reliability improvement selected
equipment risk (DOD)
Probability and severity of loss linked to hazards, also degree of risk; hazard; risk management (FM 100‑14) risk assessment (DOD)
The identification and assessment of hazards (first two steps of risk
management process, FM 100‑14) risk assessment matrix A
tool that can be used to determine levels of risk. Leaders and staffs enter
the estimated degree of severity and probability for each identified hazard
from the severity row and probability column respectively, also hazard; levels of risk;
probability; severity (FM 100‑14) risk decision The
decision to accept or not accept the risk(s) associated with an action; made by
the commander, leader, or individual responsible for performing that action (FM 100‑14) risk management (DOD)
The process of identifying, [Note: the Marine Corps definition replaces
"identifying" with "detecting"] assessing, and
controlling risk arising from operational factors, and making informed
decisions that balance risk cost with mission benefits. [Note: the Marine
Corps definition adds "The five steps of risk management are identify
the hazards, assess the hazards, develop controls and make risk decision,
implement controls, and supervise and evaluate."] (FM 100‑14). Also called RM,
also hazard; residual risk; risk; risk assessment; risk
decision (FM 1‑02) RISOP red integrated strategic
offensive plan RISTA reconnaissance,
intelligence, surveillance, and target acquisition (FM 3‑90.6) RIT rifle infantry table (FM 3‑22.1) river crossing An
operation required before ground combat power can be projected and sustained
across a water obstacle. It is a centrally planned and controlled offensive operation
that requires the allocation of external crossing means and a force dedicated
to the security of the bridgehead, also deliberate crossing;
hasty crossing (FM 90‑13) river line (noun) riverbank (noun, MW9) riverine area (DOD)
An inland or coastal area comprising both land and water, characterized by
limited land lines of communication, with extensive water surface and/or inland
waterways that provide natural routes for surface transportation and
communications (FM 55‑50) riverine operations (DOD)
Operations conducted by forces organized to cope with and exploit the unique
characteristics of a riverine area, to locate and destroy hostile forces,
and/or to achieve or maintain control of the riverine area. Joint riverine
operations combine land, naval, and air operations, as appropriate, and are
suited to the nature of the specific riverine area in which operations are to
be conducted (FM 55‑50) RJE remote job entry RJO remote job output rkt rocket RL release
line (FM 1‑02); rocket launcher r‑l right to left RLT regimental landing team; relating
to; rolling liquid transporter RM risk
management (FM 1‑02) RMA Rocky Mountain Arsenal RMC return to military control;
Regular Military Compensation RMIS Readiness Management Information
System RMMC regiment materiel management
center RMO records management official RMOC recommended maintenance operation
chart RMP Reentry Measurement Program;
reprogrammable microprocessor (FM 3‑22.1 See also REPROM) RMR regional maintenance
representative RMS resource management system rmt remote (use abbreviations in
graphics only, FM 3‑90.6) RMTR redesigned missile tracking radar RMV reentry measurement vehicle RNA rations not available rnds cmplt rounds
complete (FM 3‑22.91) RNS radar netting station RNU radar netting unit RO reporting officer; requisitioning
objective; route order RO/RO roll on/roll off ROA restricted
operations area (FM 1‑02) ROAD reorganization objective army
divisions road block (DOD, NATO) A
barrier or obstacle (usually covered by fire) used to block or limit the
movement of hostile vehicles along a route (FM 90‑7, see Table 7‑14 for symbol) road clearance time (DOD,
NATO) The total time a column requires to travel over and clear a section of
the road (FM 4‑01.30) road march (noun) ROAR return of Army reparable ROBCO readiness objective code ROC required operational capability;
rules of confrontation (FM 3‑21.20) ROCID Reorganization of Combat Infantry
Division RODAC Reorganization Objectives Army
Division, Army, and Corps ROE rules
of engagement (FM 1‑02); roster of exception roger A
procedure word
meaning "I have received your last transmission satisfactorily." (FM 24‑19); Indicates the receipt
of radio transmission; does not indicate compliance or reaction) ROI Report of Investigation; rules of
interaction (FM 3‑90.1) ROIC resident officer in charge ROICC resident officer in charge of
construction ROID report of item discrepancy ROK Republic of Korea ROKA Republic of Korea Army ROKPUC Republic of Korea Presidential Unit
Citation Badge rolex (+/‑ time) Time
line adjustment in minutes always referenced from original preplanned mission
execution time. ROM refuel‑on‑the‑move
(FM 1‑02); rough order magnitude RON remain overnight rooftop (noun, MW9) ROP Republic of Panama; reorder point ROPA Reserve Officer Personnel Act ROPE radar
data processing equipment; circling an IR pointer around an aircraft to help
the aircraft identify the friendly ground position) ROR range only radar ROS reduced operational status;
return from overseas ROTA releases other than attack (related
nuclear, biological, and chemical, FM 1‑02) rotator** Joint
STARS Moving Target Indicator (MTI) return that signifies a high probability
of a rotating antenna) ROTC Reserve Officers Training Corps ROTCM Reserve Officers' Training Corps
Manual ROTCR Reserve Officers' Training Corps
Region rounds complete (NATO)
In artillery and naval fire support, the procedural term used to indicate
that the number of rounds ordered at "fire for effect" have been
fired. [Note: the Army definition also applies to mortar fire.] See also shot (FM 6‑20‑40) round‑turn
with two half hitches a constant
tension anchor knot route (DOD,
NATO) The prescribed course to be traveled from a specific point of origin to
a specific destination, also lateral
route; reserved route (FM 4‑01.30) route capacity (DOD,
NATO) 1. The maximum traffic flow of vehicles in one direction at the most
restricted point on the route. 2. The maximum number of metric tons which can
be moved in one direction over a particular route in one hour. It is the
product of the maximum traffic flow and the average payload of the vehicles
using the route (FM 4‑01.30) route classification (DOD,
NATO) Classification assigned to a route using factors of minimum width and
worst route type, least bridge, raft, or culvert military load
classification, and obstructions to traffic flow, also military load classification (FM 3‑34) route reconnaissance (Army/Marine
Corps) A directed effort to obtain detailed information of a specified route
and all terrain from which the enemy could influence movement along that
route (FM 3‑90) route security operations A
specialized kind of area security operations conducted to protect lines of
communication and friendly forces moving along them (FM 3‑90) ROUTEREP route (reconnaissance) report
(FM 3‑90.1) routine A
procedure word
meaning, "Precedence routine." Reserved for all types of messages
that are not of sufficient urgency to justify a higher precedence, but must
be delivered to the addressee without delay, also procedure word (FM 24‑19) routing indicator see Address routing indicator) ROZ restricted
operations zone (FM 1‑02) RP rally
point; reference point; release point (FM 1‑02); red phosphorus;
registration point (FM 3‑22.91); retained person (FM 3‑90.61) RPA Reserve Personnel, Army; request
for personnel action RPB regional
PSYOP battalion (FM 1‑02); Regional Preparedness Board RPBG revised program and budget
guidance RPC Regional Preparedness Committee;
reporting to commander RPDA ruggedized
personal digital assistant (FM 3‑22.91) RPEP Register of Planned Emergency
Procedures RPF real property facilities RPG rocket‑propelled grenade RPI real property inventory RPIO registered publication issuing
office RPK a 5.45 light machine gun (the RPK‑74)
and a 7.62‑mm light machine gun (the RPK) RPL repair parts list RPM revolutions per minute RPMA real property maintenance
activities RPMF reserve personnel master file RPMIO registered publication mobile
issuing office RPOL rearward
passage of lines (FM 1‑02) RPP regional priority program;
requisition processing point RPROP receiving proficiency pay RPSCTDY return to proper station upon
completion of TDY RPSTL repair parts and special tools
list rpt report (use abbreviations in
graphics only, ARTEP 7‑92‑MTP) RPV remotely
piloted vehicle (FM 1‑02) RPVTS Remotely Piloted Vehicle‑Target
System (FM 3‑22.1) rqmts requirements (use abbreviations
in graphics only) rqn requisition (use abbreviations in
graphics only) rqr required (use abbreviations in
graphics only, ARTEP 7‑92‑MTP) RQS ready qualified for stand‑by RR retro‑rocket RR/EO race relations/equal opportunity RRAC regional resources advisory
committee RRAD Red River Army Depot RRB regular reenlistment bonus RRF rapid reaction force RRIS remote radar integration station RRMRP Ready Reserve Mobilization
Reinforcement Pool RRP reentry rally point (FM 3‑21.8,
FM 7‑92); re‑entry rally point; replacement receiving point
(FM 3‑90.2) RRPC Reserve Reinforcement Processing
Center RRR rapid
runway repair (FM 1‑02) RRSTRAF Ready Reserve Strategic Army
Forces RRU radio research unit RS radiation
status; religious support (FM 1‑02); regulating station; report of
survey; road space; roll stabilization; reconnaissance squadron (FM 3‑90.61) RSA Redstone Arsenal RSAG reserve storage activity,
Germersheim RSAK reserve storage activity,
Kaiserslautern RSAL reserve storage activity,
Luxembourg RSC record status code RSFPP retired serviceman's family
protection plan RSI reconnaissance, surveillance, and
intelligence (FM 3‑90.1); receipt, storage, and issue; record
status indicator; replacement stream input;
rationalization/standardization/interoperability RSIUFL release suspension for issue and
use of following lots RSL reconnaissance and security line
(FM 7‑98); remote spring launch (FM 90‑26; remote
sprint launch (Isn't this a typo?) RSLC Reconnaissance and Surveillance
Leaders Course (RTB, Fort Benning, GA) Formerly LRSLC) RSNP Registered Student Nurse Program RSO range safety officer (FM 3‑22.1);
reconnaissance and survey officer RSO&I reception,
staging, onward movement, and integration (FM 1‑02) RSOP readiness standing operating procedures
(FM 7‑1); reconnaissance, selection, and occupation of position
(FM 3‑22.1, FM 3‑22.90) RSP reconnaissance and security
positions; render safe procedure RSR required
supply rate (FM 1‑02) RSTA reconnaissance,
surveillance, and target acquisition (FM 1‑02) RT rough terrain RTA Royal Thai Army RTAF Royal Thai Armed Forces RTB return to base RTC replacement training center;
requirements type contract RTD return to duty; returned to duty
(FM 3‑90.1) rte route
(use abbreviations in graphics only, FM 1‑02) RTFT round‑trip flying time
(FM 90‑26) RTGT ranger terminal guidance team
(FM 3‑90.6) RTL Research and Technology
Laboratories (AVRADOM) RTO use this or radio operator in place of RATELO (SIGCEN, USAIS) RTST radio technician selection test RTTC Redstone technical test center (Army
Test and Evaluation Command [TECOM]) RTU reinforcement training unit RU release unit Rules of Engagement (ROE, DOD) Directives issued by competent
military authority that delineate the circumstances and limitations under
which United States forces will initiate and/or continue combat engagement
with other forces encountered. Also called ROE, also law of war (FM 3‑07) rumba 1.*
Radar has detected jamming/mutual interference but has not resolved the type.
runaway (noun, adj, MW9) running estimates A
staff estimate, continuously updated, based on new information as the
operation proceeds (FM 6‑0) runoff (noun, MW9) RUQ rifle unqualified ruse (DOD)
In military deception, a trick of war designed to deceive the adversary,
usually involving the deliberate exposure of false information to the
adversary's intelligence collection system, also deception (FM 27‑10) RV radius
of vulnerability (FM 1‑02); receive variable (FM 7‑92);
reentry vehicle RVAAP Ravenna Army Ammunition Plant rvlr revolver (use abbreviations in
graphics only) RVNAFHMFC Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces
Honor Medal, First Class RVNAFHMSC Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces
Honor Medal, Second Class RVNCAMFC Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions
Medal, First Class RVNCAMSC Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions
Medal, Second Class RVNCAMUC Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions
Medal, Unit Citation RVNGCUC Republic of Vietnam Gallantry
Cross Unit Citation RVR runway visual range rvse reverse (use abbreviations in
graphics only) RVT remote
video terminal (FM 3‑21.20) RW rotary wing RWBH records will be handcarried RWI radio wire integration RWNBH records will not be handcarried RWR radar
warning receiver (FM 1‑02) RWS remote
weapon station ry railway RYE retirement year ending RYM reference your message |