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S S scatterable mines (graphics); screen
(FM 1‑02); South (use abbreviations in graphics only, FM 3‑25.26) S&A what
does this mean? It modifies the noun "delay" in a callout that is
part of a figure showing the parts of a TOW 2B missile (FM 3‑22.1) S&C strategic
and critical raw material S&D search
and destroy S&M supply
and maintenance S&P stake
and platform (FM 1‑02) S&R stability
and reconstruction (FM 3‑21.10) S&S supply
and service S&T supply
and transport; supply and transport (unit, FM 90‑26) S&TI scientific
and technical intelligence (FM 1‑02); adjutant
(US Army), Infantry pubs S/A surface
to air (FM 1‑02) S‑1 personnel
staff officer (FM 1‑02) S‑2 intelligence
staff officer (FM 1‑02) S‑3 operations
staff officer (FM 1‑02) S‑3
Air assistant
S‑3, air operations (FM 3‑90.2, FM 3‑21.20) S‑4 logistics
staff officer (FM 1‑02) S‑5 civil
affairs officer S‑6 command,
control, communications and computer operations (C4 Ops) officer (FM 1‑02) S‑7 ? S‑8 ? S‑9 civil‑military
officer SA security
assistance; staging area (FM 1‑02); Secretary of the Army,
small arms; situational awareness (FM 3‑22.1) SAA small arms
ammunition, Staff Administrative Assistant; summary activity account SAAC special
assistant for Arms Control SAAD Sacramento
Army Depot SAAF small‑arms
alignment fixture (ARTEP 7‑90‑MTP) SAAFR standard
use Army aircraft flight route (FM 1‑02) SAAM special
assignment airlift mission SAAP Saranton
Army Ammunition Plant SAAS Standard
Army Ammunition System SAASM selective
availability antispoof module (type of GPS card (FM 3‑22.91) SAB separate
armored brigade (FM 1‑02); subject as above SABMIS sea‑based
antiballistic missile intercept system; ship‑based antiballistic
missile system sabot A
thrust‑transmitting carrier that positions a missile in a gun barrel or
launching tube and that prevents the escape of gas ahead of the missile
(FM 3‑21.10) sabotage (DOD)
An act or acts with intent to injure, interfere with, or obstruct the
national defense of a country by willfully injuring or destroying, or
attempting to injure or destroy, any national defense or war materiel,
premises, or utilities, to include human and natural resources, also terrorism (FM 3‑19.1) SAC Strategic
Air Command; supreme allied commander; supply administration center; Senate
Appropriations Committee SACC supporting
arms coordination center SACCS Strategic
Air Command Control System SACEUR Supreme
Allied Commander Europe SACLANT Supreme
Allied Commander Atlantic SACLANTCEN SACLANT
Antisubmarine Warfare Research Center SACLANTREPEUR SACLANT
Representative in Europe SACLOS semiautomatic
command line of sight SACMDR site
activation commander SACOM Southern
Area Command SACR Strategic
Air Command regulation (FM 90‑26) SACS structure
and composition system SACSA special
assistant for counterinsurgency and special activities SAD safety
and arming device saddled Informative
call from wingman or element indicating the return to briefed formation
position) SADM special
atomic demolition munitions SADT special
active duty for training SAE site
acceptance evaluation; Society of Automotive Engineers SAEB Special
Army Evaluation Board SAEDA subversion
and espionage directed against the Army (FM 1‑02) saf safety (use abbreviations in graphics
only, FM 7‑1) SAF Secretary
of the Air Force; special action force SAFCMD (US
Army) Safeguard command SAFCPM Safeguard
communications program manager SAFCPMO Safeguard
communications program management office safe area (DOD)
A designated area in hostile territory that offers the evader or escapee a
reasonable chance of avoiding capture and of surviving until he or she can be
evacuated (FM 3‑05) safe house (DOD) An
innocent‑appearing house or premises established by an organization for
the purpose of conducting clandestine or covert activity in relative security (FM 3‑05.20, see Table 9‑3 for symbol) safe state (NATO)
The state in which a mine cannot function and in which it is safe to handle
and transport (FM 20‑32) safeguard (noun,
trans verb, MW9; not "safe‑guard") safety and arming mechanism (DOD)
A dual function device which prevents the unintended activation of a main
charge or propulsion unit prior to arming, but allows activation thereafter
upon receipt of the appropriate stimuli (FM 20‑32) safety angle See
angle of safety (FM 1‑02) SAFPACC Safeguard
public affairs coordinating committee SAFTCP safeguard
tactical communications plan SAFTCS Safeguard
Tactical Communications System SAFTRANS Safeguard
Transportation System SAG study
advisory group SAGE semiautomatic
ground environment SAI Senior
Army Instructor SAILS Standard
Army Intermediate Level Supply Subsystem SAIR semiannual
inventory report SAL special
ammunition load SALS Standard
Army Logistics System SALT acrostic
meaning "size, activity, location, and time"; a type of situation
report; supporting arms liaison team SALTI summary
accounting for low‑dollar turnover items SALUTE Size, Activity, Location,
Unit, Time, and Equipment (FM 1‑02) salv salvage (use abbreviations in graphics
only) salvage (DOD)
1. Property that has some value in excess of its basic material content but
is in such condition that it has no reasonable prospect of use for any
purpose as a unit and its repair or rehabilitation for use as a unit is
clearly impractical. 2. The saving or rescuing of condemned, discarded, or
abandoned property, and of materials contained therein for reuse,
refabrication, or scrapping (FM 1‑02) SALVDIVB salvage
diver badge SALVDV salvage
dives SAM surface‑to‑air
missile (FM 1‑02); space‑available mail, special air
mission SAMAA special
assistant for military assistance affairs SAMAP Southern
air materiel area, Pacific SAMBUD system
for automation of materiel plan for Army materiel/budget SAM‑D surface‑to‑air
missile development same informative
reply indicating that the aircrew has the identical information as was just
stated SAMG small
arms master gunner SAML standard
army management language SAMPAM system
for automation of materiel plans for Army materiel SAMPAN system
for automation of materiel plan SAMS Standard
Army Maintenance System, sample method survey (for family housing
requirements); satellite automatic monitoring system (FM 3‑21.20) sandbag (noun,
MW9) sandwiched Aircraft
or element is between opposing aircraft or elements) SANINSP sanitation
inspector SAO survivor's
assistance officer; security assistance office (FM 3‑90.6) SAP satellite accumulation point, semiarmor piercing SAPO subarea
petroleum office SAR search
and rescue (FM 1‑02); site and acceptance review,
selected acquisition report SARD special
airlift requirement document SARDA state
and regional defense airlift sarin A
g‑series nerve agent. Also called GB (FM 3‑9) SARS Standard
Army Retail Supply System (FM 3‑21.20) SARSS Standard
Army Retail Supply Subsystem (FM 3‑21.20) SAS sealed
authentication system; special ammunition stockage; staff administrative
specialist SASC Senate
Armed Services Committee SASCOM Special
Ammunition Support Command SASF SIDPERS
authorized strength file SASM Special
Assistant for Strategic Mobility SASO obsolete; use instead "stability and reconstruction
operations/civil support operations." (The first one
term applies outside the USA, and the second applies inside) SASP special
ammunition supply point (FM 1‑02) SASS Standard
Army Supply System sat satisfactory (use abbreviations in graphics
only, FM 3‑22.1) SAT security
assistance team (FM 1‑02); systems approach to training,
(TRADOC Pam 350‑70‑2); sustained airborne training
(FM 3‑21.20); Scholastic Aptitude Test, site acceptance test SATB simulated airdrop training bundle (FM 3‑21.38) SATCOM satellite
communications (FM 1‑02) SATCON satellite
condition SATD Seattle
Army Terminal Detachment SATE Study
of Army Test and Evaluation SATK strike
attack SATNAV satellite
navigation SATS Standard
Army Training System (FM 7‑1) SAUNTER Fly
at best endurance) SAVER Study
to Assess and Validate Essential Reports SAW squad
automatic weapon (FM 7‑1) SAWS Small‑Arms
Weapons System say again A
procedure word
meaning, "Repeat all of your last transmission." (Followed by
identification data, means "Repeat ________ (portion indicated)" (FM 24‑19) sb switchboard (use abbreviations in graphics
only), (FM 7‑93) SB selection
board; supply bulletin SBA simulation
based acquisition (Defense Modeling and Simulation Office [DMSO], Warfighter
Requirements Division, USMC) SBCJ store
block control journal SBCT Stryker brigade combat team: One
of three types of brigade
combat teams. The others are the Infantry brigade combat team (IBCT) and the
Heavy brigade combat team (HBCT) SBDA simulated
battle damage assessment (ARTEP 71‑2‑MTP) SBEUA small
business and economic utilization advisor SBF (verb)
support by fire (FM 3‑21.20); (adj) support‑by‑fire
(position, FM 3‑90.1) SBP service
benefit plan SBPH single
burst probability of hit SC single
channel, STP 7‑11M14‑SM‑TG; supply catalog; Signal Corps SCA Service
Cryptologic Agencies; Summary Cost Account SCAD Schenectady
Army Depot SCAME source,
content, audience, media, effects (FM 1‑02) SCAMP standard
configuration and modification program SCAMPERS Standard
Corps‑Army‑MACOM Personnel System SCAN [NATO]
Search sector indicated and report any contacts) SCAT security
control of air traffic; systems consolidation of accessions and trainees SCATANA security
control of air traffic and air navigational aids SCATMINE scatterable
mine (FM 1‑02) SCATMINWARN scatterable
minefield warning (FM 3‑21.20) scatterable
mine (DOD, NATO) In land
mine warfare, a mine laid without regard to classical pattern and which is designed
to be delivered by aircraft, artillery, missile, ground dispenser, or by
hand. Once laid, it normally has a limited life, also mine, FM 20‑32, Table 7‑14 for symbol (FM 1‑02) SCB system
control box (FM 3‑22.1) SCC standard
commodity classification, supply control center; system control center
(FM 3‑90.6) SCCF security
clearance case files SCCO security
classification control officer scd schedule (use abbreviations in graphics
only) SCD,
OCSA staff
communications division, office of the Chief of Staff, Army SCDIVBAD second
class diver badge SCG security
classification guide (FM 1‑02) schedule of fire (DOD)
Groups of fires or series of fires fired in a definite sequence according to
a definite program. The time of starting the schedule may be ON CALL. For
identification purposes, schedules may be referred to by code name or other
designation (FM 6‑20) schedule of targets (DOD,
NATO) In artillery, mortar, [Note: the NATO definition does not include
"mortar"] and naval gunfire support, individual targets, groups, or
series of targets to be fired on, in a definite sequence according to a
definite program (FM 6‑20‑30) scheduled fire (DOD,
NATO) A type of prearranged fire executed at a predetermined time (FM 6‑20‑10) scheduled supplies Requirements
that can be reasonably predicted. A schedule supply normally will not require
a requisition to be submitted by the user for its replacement. Requirements
are based on troop strength, equipment density, forecasts, and daily usage
factors. Classes of supply I, scheduled target(s) (DOD)
Planned targets upon which fire will be delivered at a specific time. [Note:
the Army definition also applies to mortar fire.] [Note: see APP‑6.]
See also on‑call target; planned target(s) (FM 6‑20‑40) scheme of maneuver (DOD)
Description of how arrayed forces will accomplish the commander's intent. It
is the central expression of the commander's concept for operations and
governs the design of supporting plans or annexes (FM 5-0) schlem** (A/A)
Training term for simulated high off boresight IR missile launch. Not
assessable for a simulated kill/kill removal) SCI sensitive
compartmented information (FM 1‑02) science of control Use
of objectivity, facts, empirical methods, and analysis, with emphasis on
anticipation in the form of forecasting to regulate forces and functions to
accomplish the mission in accordance with the commander's intent (FM 6‑0) science of tactics The
understanding of those military aspects of tactics—capabilities,
techniques and procedures—that
can be measured and codified (FM 3‑90) scientific and technical
intelligence (DOD) The product resulting from the
collection, evaluation, analysis, and interpretation of foreign scientific
and technical information that covers: a. foreign developments in basic and
applied research and in applied engineering techniques; and b. scientific and technical
characteristics, capabilities, and limitations of all foreign military
systems, weapons, weapon systems, and materiel; the research and development
related thereto; and the production methods employed for their manufacture.
Also called S&TI, also intelligence; technical intelligence (FM 34‑2) SCIF sensitive
compartmented information facility SCL strategic configured
load (FM 3‑21.20); standard classification list SCLO statistical
clearance liaison officer SCM summary
court‑martial SCMO summary
court‑martial order SCMS Signal
Command Management System SCN Southern
command network SCO statistical
control office SCOCE special
committee on compromising emanations SCOOP support
plan to continuity of operations plan score
sheet (noun,
MW10) SCORES Scenario‑oriented
recurring evaluation system SCP security
classification procedure; survey control point SCPD,
OCSA staff
civilian personnel division, office, chief of Staff SCPT security
control point SCR security
change request SCRAM special
criteria for retrograde of Army materiel scram (direction) 1.
Directive/informative call to egress for defensive or survival reasons; no
further HVAA mission support is expected. scramble Take
off as quickly as possible) screen (DOD,
NATO) 1. An arrangement of ships, aircraft, and/or submarines to protect a
main body or convoy. 2. In cartography, a sheet of transparent film, glass,
or plastic carrying a "ruling" or other regularly repeated pattern
which may be used in conjunction with a mask, either photographically or
photomechanically, to produce areas of patterns. 3. In surveillance,
camouflage, and concealment, any natural or artificial material, opaque to
surveillance sensors, interposed between the sensor(s) and the object to be
camouflaged or concealed. 4. A security element whose primary task is to
observe, identify, and report information, and which only fights in self‑protection (FM 3‑90). 5 (DOD only) A task to
maintain surveillance; provide early warning to the main body; or impede,
destroy, and harass enemy reconnaissance within its capability without
becoming decisively engaged (Army) A form of security operation that
primarily provides early warning to the protected force (FM 3‑90) See also concealment; flank guard; guard; security operations. (See Table A‑1 for symbol) screen line A
control measure, usually named as a phase line, established forward of the
main body during defensive operations, or during offensive operations as a
flank or rear screen oriented on the main body. Once occupied, it becomes the
forward line of own troops and the limit of advance for all friendly forces,
although permission can be obtained from the establishing headquarters to go
beyond it, also screen; security (FM 3‑90) screening As
it applies to human intelligence operations, the process of evaluating and
selecting human and document sources based on pre‑established criteria
for the prioritized collection of information in support of command
intelligence requirements. While screening is not in itself an information
collection technique, it is vital to the rapid collection of information
(FM 34‑52) screw
nut (noun,
Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged) screwhead (noun,
Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged) script The
translation of the treatment into a description of the completed production,
with scenes, sequences, dialogue, narration, graphics, music, camera angles,
and so on, needed to develop a program, (TRADOC Pam 350‑70‑2) scrub** Joint
STARS Moving Target Indicator (MTI) return that signifies a low, slow
airborne target) SCS stationing
capability system; security container system; special contingency stockfile sct scout (use abbreviations in graphics
only), (FM 3‑21.20, FM 3‑90.6, FM 7‑92,
FM 3‑90.2) SCTD subcaliber
training device scty security (use abbreviations in graphics
only) SCUBA self‑contained
underwater breathing apparatus SCUBADIV Scuba
Diver Badge SCUD Any
threat theater ballistic missile (TBM) SD site
defense, special duty, system demonstration; self‑destruct (FM 3‑90.6);
special duty (FM 90‑26; secure digital (memory card (FM 3‑22.91) SDA source
data automation SDAF Special
Defense Acquisition Fund SDAS source
data automation system S‑Day (DOD)
The day the President authorizes Selective Reserve callup (not more than
200,000), also times (FM 5-0) SDB skill
development base SDC shipment
detail card; Space Defense Center SDCP supply
demand control point SDD system
definition directive; standard delivery date SDE standard
data element SDF strategic
defensive forces SDLO state,
defense liaison office SDM squad
designated marksman (FM 3‑21.20) SDNCO staff duty
noncommissioned officer SDO special
duty only; staff duty officer SDP single
department purchasing (agency); system development plan SDPL Safeguard
data processing laboratory SDPO site
defense project office SDR splash
detection radar; small development requirements SDRAM synchronous
dynamic random access memory SDT self‑development
test SDU Stinger
distribution unit (FM 3‑22.1) SDZ surface
danger zone SE system
effectiveness; southeast; supporting effort SEA service
educational activities; Southeast Asia Seabees (US Navy) Construction Battalions
("CBs," thus "Seabees") SEACOP Strategic
Sealift Contingency Planning System SEAD suppression
of enemy air defenses (FM 1‑02) SEAL sea‑air‑land
team (FM 1‑02) seaport of debarkation (SPOD) A marine terminal for
sustained port operations at which personnel and materiel are discharged
from ships. Sea ports of debarkation normally act as ports of
embarkation on return passenger and retrograde cargo shipments. Also called SPOD (FM 4‑01.30; see Table 5‑3 for symbol) seaport of embarkation (SPOE) A marine terminal for
sustained port operations at which personnel board and materiel is loaded
aboard ships. Sea ports of embarkation normally act as ports of
debarkation on return passenger and retrograde cargo shipments. Also called SPOE (FM 4‑01.30; see Table 5‑3 for symbol) seaport or sea port Single word spelling (seaport) per Merriam‑Webster online 2006, which defines it as "a port,
harbor, or town accessible to seagoing ships." Typically, in the English language words evolve with frequency and
duration of use from two words to, in some cases, a hyphenated word, then to
a single word. Older form (sea port) per
DoD, which defines it as
"a land facility designated
for reception of personnel or materiel moved by sea, and that serves as an
authorized port of entrance into or departure from the country in which it is
located." See also aerial port; port of debarkation;
port of embarkation (Definition
actually originated in FM 4‑01.30.) search and attack A
technique of conducting a movement to contact that shares many of the
characteristics of an area security mission (FM 3‑0) searcher (EW)
Unit having intercept equipment without DF capability. All references to
DUFFERs are applicable to searchers within their capabilities) SEATAF Southern
European Atomic Task Force SEATELCOM Southeast
Asia Telecommunications System SEAVAN commercial‑
or Government‑owned (or leased) shipping container SEB Southern
European Broadcasting Service SEBQ Senior
Enlisted Bachelor Quarters sec second(s);
section (use
abbreviations in graphics only) SEC Scientific
Estimates Committee SECAN Military
Committee Communications Security and Evaluation Agency, Washington SECDEF Secretary
of Defense (FM 1‑02) SECNAV Secretary
of the Navy SECOMP secure en route communications package (FM 7‑98,
FM 90‑26) SECOR sequential
collation of ranges sector of fire The
part(s) of the battlefield for which a gunner is responsible (DOD, NATO); A defined area which
is required to be covered by the fire of individual or crew‑served
weapons or the weapons of a unit (Army) That area assigned to a unit, crew‑served
weapon, or an individual weapon within which it will engage targets as they
appear in accordance with established engagement priorities (FM 3‑90) secure (DOD,
NATO) In an operational context, to gain possession of a position or terrain
feature with or without force, and to make such disposition as will prevent,
as far as possible, its destruction or loss by enemy action, FM 3‑90 (Army) security (DOD)
1. Measures taken by a military unit, an activity or installation to protect
itself against all acts designed to, or which may, impair its effectiveness.
2. A condition that results from the establishment and maintenance of
protective measures that ensure a state of inviolability from hostile acts or
influences. 3. With respect to classified matter, the condition that prevents
unauthorized persons from having access to official information that is
safeguarded in the interests of national security (NATO) The condition
achieved when designated information, materiel, personnel, activities, and
installations are protected against espionage, sabotage, subversion, and terrorism,
as well as against loss or unauthorized disclosure (Army) One of the nine
principles of war: Never permit the enemy to acquire an unexpected advantage,
also principles of war (FM 3‑0) security area (zone) (Army)
Area that begins at the forward area of the battlefield and extends as far to
the front and flanks as security forces are deployed. Forces in the security
area furnish information on the enemy and delay, deceive, and disrupt the
enemy and conduct counterreconnaissance (FM 3‑90; Marine Corps) The forward
of the three echelons of a defensive sector. It is the area forward of the
forward edge of the battle area out to the forward positions initially
assigned to the security forces. The ground combat element commander may
extend the lateral boundaries of subordinate units forward of the forward
edge of the battle area, giving them responsibility for the security area
within sector to the forward limit of their boundaries, or he may assign a
security force to operate across the entire ground combat element frontage
(FM 1‑02) security assistance (DOD)
Group of programs authorized by the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as
amended, and the Arms Export Control Act of 1976, as amended, or other related
statutes by which the United States provides defense articles, military
training, and other defense‑related services, by grant, loan, credit,
or cash sales in furtherance of national policies and objectives. Also called
SA (FM 3‑0) security operations Those
operations undertaken by a commander to provide early and accurate warning of
enemy operations, to provide the force being protected with time and maneuver
space within which to react to the enemy, and to develop the situation to
allow the commander to effectively use the protected force, also cover; guard; rear area
response forces; screen
(FM 3‑90) secy secretary (use abbreviations in graphics
only) SED simulative
electronic deception (FM 1‑02); special electrical
devices SEE small
emplacement excavator (FM 1‑02) seize (DOD)
To employ combat forces to occupy physically and control a designated area
(Army) A tactical mission task that involves taking possession of a
designated area using overwhelming force (FM 3‑90); Marine Corps: To clear a
designated area and obtain control of it, also contain. (See Table A‑1 for symbol) sel select
(ARTEP 7‑91‑Drill SELCOM select
committee selective identification
feature (DOD) A capability that, when added to
the basic identification friend or foe system, provides the means to transmit,
receive, and display selected coded replies. Also called selective mobilization (DOD)
Expansion of the active Armed Forces resulting from action by Congress and/or
the President to mobilize Reserve Component units, Individual Ready
Reservists, and the resources needed for their support to meet the
requirements of a domestic emergency that is not the result of an enemy
attack, also mobilization (FM 100‑17) SEMA special
electronic mission aircraft (FM 3‑90.6) semitrailer (noun,
MW9) SEMRE Sprint
electromagnetic radiation evaluation SEMTR Sprint
early missile test radar SEN small
extension node (FM 1‑02); satellite education
network, (TRADOC Pam 350‑70‑2) SENL standard
equipment nomenclature list sensor Equipment
which detects, and may indicate and/or record, objects and activities by
means of energy or particles emitted, reflected, or modified by objects (FM 2‑0;
see Table 6‑4 for symbol) SENSREP sensitive
items report (FM 3‑21.71, FM 3‑90.1) SEO sniper
employment officer (FM 7‑92) SEODSE special
explosive ordnance disposal supplies and equipment sep separate
(use abbreviations in graphics only, FM 1‑02) SEP scientific
and engineering
personnel; Soldier enhancement program; system enhance program (nomenclature
for version of M1A2 w/the newest stuff…that is, upgraded
modification/configuration including enhanced digital C2 systems and adds
second generation FLIR) separate(ing) Leaving
a specific engagement; may or may not reenter) separation zone (DOD,
NATO) An area between two adjacent horizontal or vertical areas into which
units are not to proceed unless certain safety measures can be fulfilled, FM 3‑07) separation** Request
for separation between two groups. Response will include the follow‑on
group's separation, altitude, and fill‑ins) SEPORT supply
and equipment report SEPOS selected
enlisted personnel for overseas service SEPROS separation
processing sequel (DOD)
A major operation that follows the current major operation. Plans for a
sequel are based on the possible outcomes (success, stalemate, or defeat)
associated with the current operation, FM 3‑0) SERE survival,
evasion, resistance, and escape (FM 1‑02) serial (DOD,
NATO) An element or a group of elements within a series which is given a
numerical or alphabetical designation for convenience in planning,
scheduling, and control. [Note: the NATO definition ends here.] A serial can
be a group of people, vehicles, equipment, or supplies and is used in
airborne, air assault, and amphibious operations and convoys, FM 90‑26) serial assignment table (DOD)
A table that is used in amphibious operations and shows the serial number,
the title of the unit, the approximate number of personnel; the material,
vehicles, or equipment in the serial; the number and type of landing craft
and/or amphibious vehicles required to boat the serial; and the ship on which
the serial is embarked. [Note: the Army definition adds: "Also used in
airborne and air assault operations, and may be used in noncombatant evacuation
operations."] See FM 90‑26) series of targets (NATO) In artillery
and naval fire support, a number of targets and/or group(s) of targets
planned to support a maneuver phase. A series of targets is indicated by a
nickname. [Note: the Army definition also applies to mortar fire.] (FM 6‑20‑40); Marine Corps: A
number of targets and/or groups of targets fired in a predetermined sequence
in support of a scheme of maneuver. (See Table 7‑12 for symbol) service A
procedure word
meaning, "The message that follows is a service message." (FM 24‑19) service ammunition (DOD)
Ammunition intended for combat, rather than for training purposes (FM 3‑21.91) Service component command (DOD) A command consisting of the
Service component commander and all those Service forces, such as
individuals, units, detachments, organizations, and installations under that
command, including the support forces that have been assigned to a combatant
command or further assigned to a subordinate unified command or joint task
force, also functional component
command (FM 3‑0, see Table 5‑7 for symbols) Service military deception (DOD)
Military deception planned and executed by the Services that applies to
Service support to joint operations. Service military deception is designed
to protect and enhance capabilities of Service forces and systems, also military deception (FM 3‑13) servicemember (noun set up (trans
or intrans verb, MW9) SETAF Southern
European task force setback The
distance that a projectile sits behind the nose cap, leaving room for the air
to push out the sabots (FM 3‑22.1) setup (noun,
adj, MW9) SEV special
equipment vehicle SEVAC secure
voice access console SEVAS secure
voice access systems severity The
expected consequence of an event (hazardous incident) in terms of degree of
injury, property damage, or other mission‑impairing factors (loss of
combat power, and so on) that could occur. There are four degrees of severity:
catastrophic (I), critical (II), marginal ( SF special
forces (FM 1‑02); sound and flash; standard form SFA Special
Foreign Activities SFAAP Sunflower
Army Ammunition Plant SFC sergeant first class;
special forces command (FM 1‑02) SFCP shore
fire control party SFF self‑forging
fragmentation (FM 3‑21.20); site field force SFG special
forces group SFLE special
forces liaison element (FM 3‑21.20) SFOB special
forces operations/operational base (FM 1‑02) SFOD special
forces operational detachment SFOD‑ABC special
forces operational detachment–Alpha/Bravo/Charlie (FM 1‑02) SFP ANGS‑Standardization
Field Panel for Artillery and Naval Gunfire Support SFQC Special
Forces Qualification Course (FM 3‑21.220) SFS senior
flight surgeon SFTab Special
Forces Tab SFTS synthetic
flight training systems SG surgeon
general SGA standards
of grade authorization SGAD United
States Army Depot, Safeguard SGLI servicemen's
group life insurance SGM sergeant
major SGS secretary
of the general staff SGT sergeant SGTR standardized
government travel regulations SH student
handout; suspended harness (training apparatus) SHA station
housing allowance shackle One
weave, a single crossing of flight paths; maneuver to adjust or regain
formation parameters) SHAD Sharpe
Army Depot shadow follow
indicated target shallow fording (DOD)
The ability of a self‑propelled gun or ground vehicle equipped with
built‑in waterproofing, with its wheels or tracks in contact with the
ground, to negotiate a water obstacle without the use of a special
waterproofing kit, also ford (FM 3‑34) SHAPE Supreme
Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (FM 1‑02) shaped charge (DOD,
NATO) A charge shaped so as to concentrate its explosive force in a
particular direction (FM 5‑250) shaping (Marine
Corps) The use of lethal and nonlethal activities to influence events in a
manner which changes the general condition of war to an advantage (FM 1‑02) shaping
operations Operations at any
echelon that create and preserve conditions for the success of decisive
operations (FM 3‑0) SHC Surveillance
Helicopter Company sheaf In
artillery, mortar and naval gunfire support, planned planes (lines) of fire
that produce a desired pattern of bursts with rounds fired in two or more
weapons (FM 6‑30) Sheetrock (trademark;
use "plasterboard" instead, MW10) shell‑fuze (unit
modifier [adj], as in "shell‑fuze combination") shelling report (NATO)
Any report of enemy shelling containing information on caliber, direction,
time, density and area shelled, FM 5-0‑2) SHELREP shelling
report (FM 1‑02) SHF super‑high
frequency (FM 1‑02) shift (direction) directive
call to shift laser/IR/radar/device energy) shift fire The
command to move the cone of fire in a direction away from a friendly
maneuvering force so that enemy forces continue to be struck by the beaten
zone at the same time the friendly unit moves (FM 6‑20‑40) SHIL Shillelagh Shillelagh a
cudgel cut from oak or blackthorn sapling, or an obsolete missile? SHIPDA shipping
data SHIPDTO ship
on depot transfer order SHIPGO shipping
order SHIPIM ship
immediately SHIPREQ ship
to apply on requisition shooter Aircraft/unit
designated to employ ordnance) shopping** An aircraft request to Joint STARS
for a target) SHORAD short‑range
air defense (FM 1‑02) SHORADEZ short‑range
air defense engagement zone (FM 1‑02) shore
party (DOD, NATO) A
task organization of the landing force, formed for the purpose of
facilitating the landing and movement off the beaches of troops, equipment,
and supplies; for the evacuation from the beaches of casualties and enemy
prisoners of war; and for facilitating the beaching, retraction, and
salvaging of landing ships and craft. It comprises elements of both the naval
and landing forces. Also called beach
group (FM 1‑02) shoreline (noun,
MW10) short (NATO)
In artillery and naval fire support, a spotting, or an observation, used by
an observer to indicate that a burst(s) occurred short of the target in
relation to the spotting line. [Note: the Army definition also applies to
mortar fire.] (Army) In direct fire, a sensing of a round hitting below the
target or between the target and the firing system (FM 6‑30) shortcut (noun,
trans verb, MW9) shortfall (noun,
MW9) short‑range air defense
engagement zone (DOD) In air defense, that airspace of
defined dimensions within which the responsibility for engagement of air
threats normally rests with short‑range air defense weapons. It may be
established within a low‑ or high‑altitude mission engagement
zone. Also called SHORADEZ (FM 3‑52) short‑term (adj,
MW9) shot (NATO)
In artillery and naval fire support, a report that indicates a gun or guns
have been fired. [Note: the Army definition also applies to mortar fire.]
(Army) A message sent to the observer to alert him that rounds for his call
for fire are in the air and prepared to provide a sensing of the relation of
their impact to the target, also rounds
complete (FM 6‑30; S/S) Informative call
indicating round(s) has(ve) been fired.** shotgun 1.
Pre‑briefed weapons state. shoulder surfer Someone who looks over another
person's shoulder in offices, airports, internet cafes, or other places in
order to memorize access codes and passwords show of force (DOD)
An operation designed to demonstrate US resolve that involves increased
visibility of US deployed forces in an attempt to defuse a specific situation
that, if allowed to continue, may be detrimental to US interests or national
objectives, also deception (FM 3‑0) SHPTARBY ship
to arrive not later than SHRF ship
regular freight SHTU simplified
handheld terminal units (FM 3‑21.20) SI seriously
ill; spark ignition; special intelligence SIAD Sierra
Army Depot SIAM signal
information and monitoring SIAP standard
instrument approach procedure SIB separate
infantry brigade (FM 1‑02) SIC survey
information center SICC Safeguard
inventory‑control center sick (system)** System
indicated is degraded/partially operative (NOTE: NATO term is SOUR.) sick
call (noun,
MW9) SICPS standard
integrated command post system (FM 3‑90.6) SICR specific
intelligence collection requirement SID standard
instrument departure; strategic intelligence digests side‑side** Fighter
term depicting a radar‑apparent description of two or more CONTACTs
within a group separated in azimuth) SIDPERS Standard
Installation/Division Personnel System SIF selective
identification feature (FM 1‑02) sig signal
(use abbreviations in graphics only, FM 1‑02) SIG Senior
Interdepartmental Group SIGCEN signal
center SIGINT signals
intelligence (FM 1‑02) SIGMA site
information generation and materiel accountability plan SIGMALOG simulation
and gaming methods for analysis of logistics sign evidence
of something that has happened or someone who has passed before signal operation instructions (DOD)
A series of orders issued for technical control and coordination of the signal
communication activities of a command. In Marine Corps usage, these
instructions are designated communication operation instructions. [Note: the
Army term is "signal operating instructions."] Also called SOI (FM 11‑32) signal
security (DOD) A generic
term that includes both communications security and electronics security
(Army) Measures intended to deny or counter hostile exploitation of
electronic emissions. Signal security includes communications security and
electronic security. Also called SIGSEC,
also security (FM 11‑32) signals intelligence (DOD)
1. A category of intelligence comprising either individually or in
combination all communications intelligence, electronic intelligence, and
foreign instrumentation signals intelligence, however transmitted. 2.
Intelligence derived from communications, electronics, and foreign
instrumentation signals. Also called SIGINT,
also communications intelligence; electronic intelligence; (FM 34‑2) SigO signal
officer SIGSEC signals
security (FM 1‑02) SIIC special
interest item code sil silver (use abbreviations in graphics
only) SIL seriously
ill list silence A
procedure word
meaning, "Cease transmission immediately." Silence will be
maintained until lifted (Transmissions imposing silence must be authenticated (FM 24‑19) silence lifted A
procedure word
meaning, "Silence is lifted." (When an authentication system is in
force, the transmission lifting silence is to be authenticated (FM 24‑19) silent (system) 1.
(time) System will be unavailable for time indicated. SILSP Safeguard
integrated logistics support plan sim simulator (use abbreviations in graphics
only, FM 3‑22.1) simile (noun,
Merriam‑Webster online 02) a figure of speech comparing two unlike
things; often introduced by like or as (as in 'cheeks like roses'); compare metaphor
and analogy SIMM single
in‑line module memory SIMNET simulations
networking (FM 7‑1) simplicity One
of the nine principles of war: Prepare clear, uncomplicated plans, and clear,
concise orders to ensure thorough understanding (FM 3‑0) SIMS selected
item management system; SOUTHCOM Information Management System simul simultaneous (use abbreviations in graphics
only) simulation Any
representation or imitation of reality, to include environment, facilities,
equipment, mechanical and maneuver operations, motion, role‑playing,
leadership, and so on. It is the representation of salient features,
operation, or environment of a system, subsystem, or scenario, (TRADOC
Pam 350‑70‑2) simulative electromagnetic
deception (DOD) Actions to simulate friendly,
notional, or actual capabilities to mislead hostile forces, also electromagnetic deception; imitative electromagnetic deception; manipulative electromagnetic deception (FM 3‑13) SIN study
item number SINCGARS Single‑Channel
Ground and Airborne Radio Subsystem SINGER (type/direction) Informative
call of RWR indication of SINGLE Descriptive
call indicating one group, CONTACT, and so on) SIOP single
integrated operational plan SIP standard
inspection procedure; standardization instructor pilot; systems
implementation plan; system improvement program SIPRNET SECRET Internet Protocol Router
Network (FM 1‑02) SIPS Spartan
improved performance study SIR serious
incident report; specific information requirements (FM 3‑90.6,
FM 7‑93 (ARTEP 7‑30‑MTP) SIS satellite
intercept system SISMS Standard
Integrated Support Management System SISR selected
item status report SISTMS Standard
Integrated Supply/Transportation Manifest System sit situation;
situate (use
abbreviations in graphics only) SIT statement
of inventory transaction sit up (intransitive
verb, MW10) SITEMP situation
template, not situational template. It is not a template of a situational, it
is a template of a situation. Also, defining this Cas "situation
template" makes it parallel "situation map" and
"situation report," so it seems logical anyway.) SITMAP situation
map (FM 1‑02) SITREP situation
report (FM 1‑02) situation map (DOD,
NATO) A map showing the tactical or the administrative situation at a
particular time. Also called SITMAP,
also map; overlay, FM 5-0) situation template (DOD)
A depiction of assumed adversary dispositions, based on adversary doctrine
and the effects of the battlespace if the adversary should adopt a particular
course of action. In effect, the situation templates are the doctrinal
templates depicting a particular operation modified to account for the
effects of the battlespace environment and the adversary's current situation
(training and experience levels, logistic status, losses, dispositions)
Normally, the situation template depicts adversary units two levels of
command below the friendly force, as well as the expected locations of high‑value
targets. Situation templates use time‑phase lines to indicate movement
of forces and the expected flow of the operation. Usually the situation
template depicts a critical point in the course of action. Situation
templates are one part of an adversary course of action model. Models may
contain more than one situation template, also course of action;
doctrinal template (FM 2‑030) situational awareness (Marine
Corps) Knowledge and understanding of the current situation which promotes
timely, relevant, and accurate assessment of friendly, enemy, and other
operations within the battlespace in order to facilitate decisionmaking. An
informational perspective and skill that foster an ability to determine
quickly the context and relevance of events that are unfolding (FM 1‑02) situational obstacle An
obstacle that a unit plans and possibly prepares prior to starting an
operation, but does not execute unless specific criteria are met. It provides
the commander flexibility for emplacing tactical obstacles based on
battlefield development (FM 90‑7) situational understanding (Army)
The product of applying analysis and judgment to the common operational
picture to determine the relationship among the factors of METT‑TC (FM 3‑0) sit‑up (noun,
MW10) SIW self‑inflicted
wounds SJA staff
judge advocate (FM 1‑02) SKAs skills,
knowledge, and attitudes (FM 7‑1) SKATE (A/A)
Informative or directive call to execute launch‑and‑leave tactics) SKE station‑keeping
equipment SKEDS a
lightweight plastic/nonstick‑surfaced litter used to evacuate
casualties over short distances (FM 3‑22.90) skin decontamination technique Process
of removing or neutralizing contamination on the skin within one minute of
exposure to prevent it from penetrating into the skin. Immediate
decontamination techniques
are skin decontamination, personal wipedown, and operator's spraydown (FM 3‑5) skinny** Current
survivor coordinates) skip it Veto
of fighter commit, usually followed with further directions) skosh (A/A)
Aircraft is out of/unable to employ active radar missiles) skunk A
maritime surface contact that has not yet been identified) SL skill
level (FM 7‑1); safety level, sound locator, squad leader, storage
location; section left (FM 3‑22.91) SLAAP St.
Louis army ammunition plant SLAM supersonic
low‑altitude missile slapshot (type/bearing) Directive
call for an aircraft to immediately employ a best available HARM against a
specified threat at the specified bearing) SLAR side‑looking
airborne radar slat
armor designed
to protect vehicle crew/squad members from handheld antitank weapons;
consists of blast plates and louver assemblies installed around the perimeter
of a vehicle; louvers are steel bars spaced about 2.5 inches apart SLBM sea‑launched
ballistic missile SLC side
lobe cancellation; stockage list code SLCM sea‑launched
cruise missile SLEP service
life extension program SLI shelf
life item slice/sliceback (left/right) Directive call to perform a high‑G descending
turn in the stated direction, usually a 180‑degree turn slide** Directive/informative
call to/from HVAA to continue present mission while flowing from station in
response to perceived threat; implies intent to RESET) SLIN standard
line item number sling
rope short
section of static rope or static cord. Also called "cordelette" slip(ping) (A/S)
Directive (or informative) call indicating the attacker will attack the
target at the alternate TOT) SLL smell,
look, listen (ARTEP 7‑93‑MTP) SLLS Stop,
Look, Listen, Smell SLM silver
life‑saving medal SLOHE sustainment
load‑handling equipment (FM 21‑18) SLOW* Contact with ground speed of
less than 200 knots (NOTE: NATO = 200 to 400 knots.) SLP squad
leader's periscope (FM 3‑22.34) SLS side‑lobe
suppression (radar) SLT swing
landing trainer (training apparatus, FM 3‑21.220) SLUFAE surface‑launched
fuel‑air explosives SM service
member; soldier's manual; supply manual; system manager; soldier's medal SMA Sergeant
Major of the Army small arms‑(adj
+ noun modifying another noun, Gregg 816) as in "small‑arms fire) small‑scale map (DOD)
A map having a scale smaller than 1:600,000 (FM 3‑25.26) SMASH (ON/OFF) Directive
call to turn on/off anticollision lights) SMAW shoulder‑launched,
multipurpose, assault weapon (FM 3‑06.11) SMCSG Special
Military Construction Study Group SMCT soldier's
manual of common tasks SME subject
matter expert SME/SC Sprint
missile engineering/service course SMERE Sprint
missile electromagnetic radiation evaluation SMIS SAFEGUARD
management information system SMISOP SAFEGUARD
management information system operating program SMJP Stinger
missile jump pack (FM 3‑21.220) smk smoke (use abbreviations in graphics
only, FM 3‑90.6) SMOA single
manager operating agency smoke (A/S)
Smoke marker used to mark a position) smoke blanket A
dense horizontal concentration of smoke covering an area of ground with
visibility inside the concentration less than 50 meters. The blanket is
established over and around friendly areas to protect them from air visual
observation and visual precision bombing attacks, or established over enemy
areas to protect attacking friendly aircraft from enemy air defense (FM 3‑50) smoke curtain A
vertical smoke screen, also smoke
screen (FM 3‑50) smoke screen (DOD) A cloud of smoke used to
conceal ground maneuver, obstacle breaching, recovery operations, and
amphibious assault operations as well as key assembly areas, supply routes,
and logistics facilities (NATO) Cloud of smoke used to mask either friendly
or enemy installations or maneuvers (FM 3‑50) SMOS secondary
military occupational specialty SMOSC secondary/additional
military occupational specialty code SMP simultaneous
membership program SMPR supply
and maintenance plan and report SMPTE Society
of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, (TRADOC Pam 350‑70‑2) SMR special
money requisition; stock management report SMR/MIS Supply,
Maintenance, and Readiness Management Information System (an element of
LOGMIS) SMRAS Safeguard
maintenance and reporting analysis system SMWP strategic
mobility work project SN service
number; serial number snake (A/S)
Directive call to oscillate an IR pointer about a target) SNAP short
notice annual practice; systems for nuclear auxiliary power; size, nature, activity,
protection (FM 7‑92) snap 1.*
Fighter request for immediate BRAA call (with appropriate fill‑ins) to
the group described. Indicates fighter intent to intercept/join. snaplock (BRAA)** Informative call
indicating fighter has obtained a radar contact inside briefed threat range,
aspect, or radar mode) SNDV strategic
nuclear delivery vehicles SNIES Special
National Intelligence Estimates sniff (type) (EW)
Passive sensor indication of a radar emitter) sniper (type, location [range, bearing]) Directive call for an aircraft to employ a
range‑known HARM against a specified threat at the specified location) SNL standard
name line; standard nomenclature list snooper [NATO]
An aircraft employed in the detection and reporting of opposing forces while
avoiding detection by those forces) snooze Directive
or informative call indicating initiation of EMCON procedures.
Opposite of ALARM) SNPRI selected
nonpriority list item(s) SO special
operations (FM 1‑02); safety officer (FM 90‑26;
shipment order; special orders; stockage objectives SOA special
operations aviation (FM 1‑02); special open allotment; special
operating agency; speed of advance SOAR special
operations aviation regiment (FM 3‑21.20) SOC special
operations command; succession of command SOCAD servicemembers
opportunity college associates degree SOCCE special
operations command and control element (FM 1‑02) social engineering the
practice of manipulating information from valid users socket socket‑head
screw key; usually called an 'allen wrench' SOCOM Special
Operations Command SOCOORD special
operations coordination element (FM 1‑02) SOCRATES Special
Operations Command Research and Threat Evaluation System SOCSE special
operations communications elements SOD special
operations detachment SOE status
of equipment SOEO scheme
of engineer operations (FM 3‑21.20) SOF special
operations forces (FM 1‑02) SOFA status‑of‑forces
agreement (FM 1‑02) SOFPAC special
operating forces, Pacific soft
motorized force a
HMMWV mounted patrol, that is, one that lacks tanks, BFVs, and ICVs
(FM 3‑21.10) SOI signal
operating instructions (FM 1‑02) SOIC Special
Operations Intelligence Command SOIS Special
Operations Intelligence System solid waste Any
material or substance (solid or liquid) which is inherently waste‑like
by being no longer suitable for its originally intended purpose, also hazardous waste; waste (FM 3‑100.4) SOLL special
operations low‑level (FM 1‑02) SOLO status
of logistics offensive SOLOG standardization
of certain aspects of operations and logistics SOMA status
of mission agreement soman A
G‑series nerve agent. Also called GD (FM 3‑9) SOMF SIDPERS
organization master file SOMISS Study
of Management Information Systems Support SOMRB Senior
officers materiel review board SONCM sonar
countermeasures and deception SOP standing
operating procedure (FM 1‑02, JP 1‑02) (This means
"standing" because it refers to "existing" or
"already in place" operating procedures; not
to "standardized," or "the same as other" operating procedures.) SOPA senior
officer present afloat SOPMOD special
operations peculiar modification SOR specific
operational requirement; specific orders or requests (FM 3‑55.93) SORB subsistence
operations review board SORC sound
ranging control SORNG sound
ranging SORR SIGINT
operations readiness review SORT Directive
call to assign responsibility within a group; criteria can be met visually,
electronically (radar), or both) sorted Sort
responsibility within a group has been met) sortie (DOD,
NATO) In air operations, an operational flight by one aircraft (FM 3‑04.111) sorting See
triage (FM 1‑02) SOS Sprint
operations shelter; statement of service SOSB special
operations support battalion (FM 1‑02) SOSCOM special
operations support command (FM 1‑02) SOSE Special
operations support element SOSES shapes,
orientations, sizes, elevations, and slopes (FM 3‑25.26) SOSR suppress,
osbcure, secure, and reduce (FM 1‑02) SOSRA suppress, obscure, secure, reduce,
and assault (breaching fundamentals, FM 1‑02) SOSUS sound
surveillance systems SOT‑A/B special
operations team–Alpha/Bravo (FM 1‑02) SOTF special
operations task force SOTFE support
operations task force, Europe sour (Opposite of sweet) source (DOD)
1. A person, thing, or activity from which information is obtained. 2. In
clandestine activities, a person (agent), normally a foreign national, in the
employ of an intelligence activity for intelligence purposes. 3. In
interrogation activities, any person who furnishes information, either with
or without the knowledge that the information is being used for intelligence
purposes. In this context, a controlled source is in the employment or under
the control of the intelligence activity and knows that the information is to
be used for intelligence purposes. An uncontrolled source is a voluntary
contributor of information and may or may not know that the information is to
be used for intelligence purposes (FM 2‑0) source
management Processes and
administrative procedures
used to control, orchestrate, and deconflict all actions pertaining to
individuals utilized by human intelligence collectors and counterintelligence
special agents to obtain information requirements (FM 34‑52) source reduction The
decrease of hazardous waste generation at its sources. This reduction is to
be achieved through product substitution, recycling, and inventory control,
and by developing new industrial processes that use less hazardous materials,
such as bead blasting rather than solvents to remove paint (FM 3‑100.4) SOUTHCOM Southern
Command SOVNROF State
of Vietnam Ribbon of Friendship (Presidential Unit Commendation) SOW statement
of work SOWT special
operations weather team (FM 3‑21.220) SP self‑propelled;
start point; strongpoint (FM 1‑02); shore party; shore
police SPA strategic
posture analysis; skill performance aid space defense (DOD)
All defensive measures designed to destroy attacking enemy vehicles
(including missiles) while in space, or to nullify or reduce the
effectiveness of such attack, also aerospace
defense (FM 100‑18) space operations The
employment of space system capabilities that provide the means to enhance
command and control, facilitate the maneuver of forces, reduce the
commander's uncertainty, and improve fire support, air defense, intelligence
collection, and combat service support operations which will support
strategic, operational, and tactical missions across the operational
continuum in the near, mid, and far term (FM 100‑18) Spacetrack National
Space Surveillance Control Center SPACON space
control SPADATS space
detection and tracking system SPADES An
interrogated group/radar contact which lacks all of the SPADS Sprint
air‑directed defense system; STRATCOM Program Automated Data System SPAL simulator,
projectile, airburst, liquid (ARTEP 7‑20‑MTP, ARTEP 71‑2‑MTP) sparkle 1.
(A/S) Target marking by IR pointer. SPASUR Space
Surveillance System SPBS‑R supply
property book system‑revision (FM 3‑21.20) SPC specialist
(FM 7‑1); special‑purpose computer (FM 3‑22.1) SPCC ships
parts control center SPCMO special
court‑martial order SPD separation
program designator speak slower A procedure word
meaning, "Your transmission is at too fast a speed. Reduce speed of
transmission." (FM 24‑19) spear phishing a
special type of Phishing that targets the valuable information you possess as
the member of an organization or business such as the Department of Defense
or the Military spearhead (noun,
trans verb, MW9) spec specialist
(FM 3‑21.71, FM 3‑90.1); specification (use abbreviations in graphics
only) SPECAT special
category (FM 1‑02) special activities (DOD)
Activities conducted in support of national foreign policy objectives that are
planned and executed so that the role of the US government is not apparent or
acknowledged publicly. They are also functions in support of such activities
but are not intended to influence US political processes, public opinion,
policies, or media and do not include diplomatic activities or the collection
and production of intelligence or related support functions (FM 3‑05) special air operation (DOD)
An air operation conducted in support of special operations and other
clandestine, covert, and psychological activities (FM 3‑05) special forces operations base (DOD)
A command, control, and support base established and operated by a special
forces group or battalion from organic and attached resources. The base
commander and his staff coordinate and synchronize the activities of
subordinate and forward‑deployed forces. A special forces operations
base is normally established for an extended period of time to support a
series of operations. [Note: Army special forces use the term "special
forces operational base."] See FM 3‑05) special operations (DOD)
Operations conducted by specially organized, trained, and equipped military
and paramilitary forces to achieve military, political, economic, or
informational objectives by unconventional military means in hostile, denied,
or politically sensitive areas. These operations are conducted across the
full range of military operations, independently or in coordination with
operations of conventional, non‑special operations forces. Political‑military
considerations frequently shape special operations, requiring clandestine,
covert, or low visibility techniques
and oversight at the national level. Special operations differ from
conventional operations in degree of physical and political risk, operational
techniques, mode of employment, independence from friendly support, and
dependence on detailed operational intelligence and indigenous assets. Also
called SO, FM 3‑05) special operations forces (DOD) Those Active and Reserve
Component forces of the Military Services designated by the Secretary of
Defense and specifically organized, trained, and equipped to conduct and
support special operations. Also called SOF, also Army special
operations forces (FM 3‑05,
see Table 5‑5 for symbols) special operations‑peculiar (DOD)
Equipment, material, supplies, and services required for special operations
missions for which there is no Service‑common requirement. These are
limited to items and services initially designed for, or used by, special
operations forces until adopted for Service‑common use by one or more
Military Service; modifications approved by the Commander, US Special
Operations Command, for application to standard items and services used by
the Military Services; and items and services approved by the Commander, US
Special Operations Command, as critically urgent for the immediate
accomplishment of a special operations mission. Also called SO‑peculiar, also special operations (FM 3‑05) special psychological
operations study With narrower focus than a basic
psychological operations study, it may address a variety of different
subjects. It can cover a particular target group, a region within a country,
a significant social institution, and media analysis. It can also cover local
audiences' perceptions of the United States and its policies, or an issue of
particular importance to the population of a given area. Also called SPS (FM 3‑05.20) special purpose Marine air‑ground
task force (Marine Corps) A Marine air‑ground
task force organized, trained, and equipped with narrowly focused
capabilities. It is designed to accomplish a specific mission, often of
limited scope and duration. It may be any size, but normally it is a
relatively small force—the size of a Marine expeditionary unit or smaller. It
may contain other Service or foreign military forces assigned or attached to
the Marine air‑ground task force. Also called SPMAGTF, also aviation
combat element; combat service
support element; command
element; ground combat element; Marine air‑ground task force; Marine expeditionary force; Marine expeditionary force (forward); Marine expeditionary unit; task force (FM 1‑02) special reconnaissance (DOD)
Reconnaissance and surveillance actions conducted by special operations
forces to obtain or verify, by visual observation or other collection
methods, information concerning the capabilities, intentions, and activities
of an actual or potential enemy or to secure data concerning the
meteorological, hydrographic, or geographic characteristics of a particular
area. It includes target acquisition, area assessment, and post‑strike
reconnaissance. Also called SR,
FM 3‑05) special
staff (DOD) All
staff officers having duties at headquarters and not included in the general (coordinating)
staff group or in the personal staff group. The special staff includes
certain technical specialists and heads of services, for example,
quartermaster officer, antiaircraft officer, transportation officer, and so
on (FM 6‑0) specified combatant command See
specified command (FM 1‑02) specified command (DOD)
A command that has a broad, continuing mission, normally functional, and is
established and so designated by the President through the Secretary of
Defense with the advice and assistance of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff. It is normally composed of forces from a single Military Department.
Also called specified combatant
command (FM 100‑7) specified task A
task specifically assigned to a unit by its higher headquarters, also essential task; implied task (FM 5-0) SPECOMME specified
command Middle East SPEED systemwide
project for electronic equipment at depots SPEEDEX systemwide
project for electronic equipment at depots extended SPEF single
program element funding SPF SIDPERS
personnel file SPG a
threat 73‑mm antitank recoilless gun SPH statement
of personal history SPIES Special
Patrol Insertion/Extraction System (FM 3‑55.93) SPIKE(D; direction) RWR
indication of an AI threat in track or launch) spill A
generic term that encompasses the accidental and the deliberate but
unpermitted discharge or release of a pollutant (FM 3‑100.4) SPIN special
instruction (FM 3‑21.20) spin Directive
or informative call to execute a timing/spacing maneuver) SPIRIT special
purpose intelligence remote integrated terminal SPIW special
purpose individual weapon splash (NATO)
1. In artillery and naval fire support, word transmitted to an observer or
spotter five seconds before the estimated time of the impact of a salvo or
round. [Note: the Army definition also applies to mortar fire.] (FM 6‑30). 2. In air interception,
target destruction verified by visual or radar means (FM 44‑100) splash(ed) 1.
(A/A) Target destroyed. split Informative/directive
call that flight member is leaving formation to pursue a separate attack;
VISUAL may not be maintained) split‑based operation The
dividing of staff and command functions so that only those functions
absolutely necessary are deployed, allowing some staff and command functions
to be accomplished outside the area of operations (FM 100‑7) splitter (direction) An
aircraft that has departed from the engagement or is departing the engaged
fighter's targeting responsibility) SPLL self‑propelled
launcher loader (ARTEP 71‑2‑MTP) SPM self‑propelled
mount; security program manager SPO signal
property office; systems program office; systems program officer (FM 3‑90.61); support
operations officer (FM 3‑21.20) SPOD sea
port of debarkation (FM 1‑02) Should
be one word, "seaport." (Merriam‑Webster online 2006;
typically in the English language words evolve with frequency and duration of
use from two words to, in some cases, a hyphenated word, then to a single
word.) SPOE sea
port of embarkation (FM 1‑02) Should
be one word, "seaport." (Merriam‑Webster online 2006;
typically in the English language words evolve with frequency and duration of
use from two words to, in some cases, a hyphenated word, then to a single
word.) spoiling attack (DOD,
NATO) A tactical maneuver employed to seriously impair a hostile attack while
the enemy is in the process of forming or assembling for an attack. [Note:
NATO definition ends here.] Usually employed by armored units in defense by
an attack on enemy assembly positions in front of the main line of resistance
or battle position (Army) A form of attack that preempts or seriously impairs
an enemy attack while the enemy is in the process of planning or preparing to
attack, also attack (FM 3‑0) SPOMCUS selective
prepositioning of materiel configured to unit sets spoofer (EW)
An entity employing electronic or tactical deception measures) spoofing Informative
call that voice deception is being employed) spot (A/S)
Acquisition of laser designation) spot jamming (DOD,
NATO) The jamming of a specific channel or frequency, also barrage jamming; electronic warfare; jamming (FM 34‑2) spot‑check (not
"spot check" or "spotcheck") SPOTREP spot
report (FM 1‑02) spotting (NATO)
A process of determining by visual or electronic observation deviations of
artillery or naval fire from the target in relation to a spotting line for the
purpose of supplying necessary information for the adjustment of analysis of
fire. [Note: the Army definition also applies to mortar fire.] (FM 6‑20‑40) spot‑weld (noun)
a joint made by spot welding SPP system
package program SPR system
program review SPRCHTB Senior
Parachutist Badge SPRS Single
Passenger Reservation System SPS special
psychological operations study (FM 1‑02); special
services SpSQualBad sharpshooter
qualification badge spt support
(FM 1‑02) SPV special
purpose vehicles SPWAR special
warfare sq square (use abbreviations in graphics
only, FM 90‑26) SQ superquick
(FM 3‑22.91) SQAP supplementary
quality assurance provisions sqd squad
(use abbreviations in graphics only, FM 1‑02) sqd
ldr squad
leader (use
abbreviations in graphics only, FM 3‑21.20) sqdn squadron
(use abbreviations in graphics only, FM 1‑02) SQI special
qualifications identifiers SQS skill
qualification score SQT skill
qualification test square
knot knot
used to join two ropes of equal diameter; used to join the ends of the
detonation cord to the explosive squawk (mode/code) Operate
squinting modifier See MODIFIERS sr senior (use abbreviations in graphics
only, FM 3‑21.71, FM 3‑90.6); sunrise (FM 3‑21.20) SR special
reconnaissance (FM 1‑02); separate rations; service
record; shipment request; special regulations; supporting research; section
right (FM 3‑22.91) SRA ship
radio authorization; specialized repair activity SRAA senior
Army advisor SRAAG senior
Army advisor, Army National Guard SRAAR senior
Army advisor, United States Army Reserve SRACCMB senior
aircraft crewman badge SRAM short‑range
attack missile SRAP service
record and allied papers SRARAV senior
Army aviator SRARAVB senior
Army aviator badge SRB selective
reenlistment bonus SRC standard
requirement code SRCP special
reserve components program SRD secret
restrictive data (FM 1‑02) SREODB senior
explosive ordnance disposal badge SRF selected
reserve force SRFLSBAD senior
flight surgeon badge SRI standby
request for information; Stanford Research Institute SRIB SAC
strike route information book SRO standing
route order SROTC Senior
Reserve Officers' Training Corps SRP Safeguard
readiness posture; Soldier readiness preparation (FM 3‑21.20) SRS strength
reporting system (ARTEP 71‑2‑MTP) SRTA short‑range
training ammunition (FM 3‑22.65) SRTA‑t short‑range
training ammunition‑tracer (FM 3‑22.65) SS Silver
Star; staff specialist; single shot (FM 3‑22.1) SSA Social
Security Administration; source selection authority; staff supply assistant;
standard system applications; supply support arrangements; supply support activity SSAC source
selection advisory council SSAG Strategic
Studies Advisory Group SSAN Social Security Account number (FM 90‑26; social security admini |