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F

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(1) Fluoride. (2) Fahrenheit.

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F. (n.d.). MDA Glossary. Retrieved June 2, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/f.

Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

F. www.mda.mil. MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/f (accessed: June 2, 2023).

Modern Language Association (MLA)

"F." MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. 2 June. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/f.
Browse Related Terms: D, DF 2, F

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F/O

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(1) Fiber Optic. (2) Follow-On.

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American Psychological Association (APA)

F/O. (n.d.). MDA Glossary. Retrieved June 2, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/f-o.

Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

F/O. www.mda.mil. MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/f-o (accessed: June 2, 2023).

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"F/O." MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. 2 June. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/f-o.
Browse Related Terms: D-IFOG, Datalink, F/O, FO Link, fog, FOLAN, FON, FOSS, IFOG, pan, RFOG

FA

All > Technology > Defense

(1) Field Artillery. (2) Feasibility Assessment.

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American Psychological Association (APA)

FA. (n.d.). MDA Glossary. Retrieved June 2, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/fa.

Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

FA. www.mda.mil. MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/fa (accessed: June 2, 2023).

Modern Language Association (MLA)

"FA." MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. 2 June. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/fa.
Browse Related Terms: Brassboard Configuration, Breadboard Configuration, FA, METO, METOIA, TFD

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FA/RD

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Functional Analysis/Requirements Definition.

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American Psychological Association (APA)

FA/RD. (n.d.). MDA Glossary. Retrieved June 2, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/fa-rd.

Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

FA/RD. www.mda.mil. MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/fa-rd (accessed: June 2, 2023).

Modern Language Association (MLA)

"FA/RD." MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. 2 June. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/fa-rd.
Browse Related Terms: Budget Estimate Submit (BES), CAESAR, CMRS, Engagement Surveillance, FA/RD, HRSA, IRRS, Manpower Authorizations, MRDA, Programming, QQPRI, RCM, RDD, RDD-100, Rqmt, RQMTS, SRA, TSR

FAA

All > Technology > Defense

Federal Aviation Administration.

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American Psychological Association (APA)

FAA. (n.d.). MDA Glossary. Retrieved June 2, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/faa.

Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

FAA. www.mda.mil. MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/faa (accessed: June 2, 2023).

Modern Language Association (MLA)

"FAA." MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. 2 June. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/faa.
Browse Related Terms: CFR, FAA, FCC, FED, FEDSIM, FEMA, FIRMR, FLC, FNC, FR, FRG, FTC, FTS 2000

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FAAD

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Forward Area Air Defense (US Army).

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American Psychological Association (APA)

FAAD. (n.d.). MDA Glossary. Retrieved June 2, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/faad.

Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

FAAD. www.mda.mil. MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/faad (accessed: June 2, 2023).

Modern Language Association (MLA)

"FAAD." MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. 2 June. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/faad.
Browse Related Terms: AD, ADCATT, ADDA, ADDS, ADI, ADIZ, ADSG, ADSI, ADX, CADCI, DADS, FAAD, FAADS, HIMAD, IAD, IADS, JADO, LAAD, LADL, MADS, NADGE, NATINAD, PVO (PVO Strany ), SAGE, SHORAD, TADS, Theater High Altitude Area Defense System (THAAD), Traverse Level, USAADASCH

FAAD C2I

All > Technology > Defense

Forward Area Air Defense Command, Control and Intelligence.

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American Psychological Association (APA)

FAAD C2I. (n.d.). MDA Glossary. Retrieved June 2, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/faad-c2i.

Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

FAAD C2I. www.mda.mil. MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/faad-c2i (accessed: June 2, 2023).

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"FAAD C2I." MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. 2 June. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/faad-c2i.
Browse Related Terms: AFC 2 S, AFC2S, AGCCS, Airspace Control in the Combat Zone, Airspace Control Plan, Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Cell, Command and Control (C 2 ), FAAD C2I, MACCS, MTACCS, National Military Command Center (NMCC), Point Defense, TACCS, TACCSF, Tactical Air Operations Center, Tactical Area of Responsibility (TAOR), TAD C2, Weapons Control

FAADS

All > Technology > Defense

Forward Area Air Defense System (JCS term).

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American Psychological Association (APA)

FAADS. (n.d.). MDA Glossary. Retrieved June 2, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/faads.

Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

FAADS. www.mda.mil. MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/faads (accessed: June 2, 2023).

Modern Language Association (MLA)

"FAADS." MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. 2 June. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/faads.
Browse Related Terms: AD, ADCATT, ADDA, ADDS, ADI, ADIZ, ADSG, ADSI, ADX, CADCI, DADS, FAAD, FAADS, HIMAD, IAD, IADS, JADO, LAAD, LADL, MADS, NADGE, NATINAD, PVO (PVO Strany ), SAGE, SHORAD, TADS, Theater High Altitude Area Defense System (THAAD), Traverse Level, USAADASCH

FAAWC

All > Technology > Defense

Fleet/Force Anti-Air Warfare Commander.

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American Psychological Association (APA)

FAAWC. (n.d.). MDA Glossary. Retrieved June 2, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/faawc.

Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

FAAWC. www.mda.mil. MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/faawc (accessed: June 2, 2023).

Modern Language Association (MLA)

"FAAWC." MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. 2 June. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/faawc.
Browse Related Terms: AAFCE, AF, AF SATCOM, AF/IN, AFAC, AFAE, AFAM, AFCC, AFOSH, AFPEO/SP, AFSARC, AFSATCOM, AFSB, AFSC, AFSCN, AFSSI, AFWAN, AFWL, AMOS, ASAF, ASAF (A), ATAF, CENTAF, CMAFB, COMAFFOR, Common Integration and Tasks Execution (CITE), Communications System Segment (CSS), CSAF, FAAWC, LAAFB, MAGTF, Navy FAAWC, PACAF, RAAF, RNLAF, SPO, TAF, TPWG, USAF, USAFE, USCENTAF, USPACAF, VAFB, WR/VAFB

Fab

All > Technology > Defense

Fly Along Probe.

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American Psychological Association (APA)

Fab. (n.d.). MDA Glossary. Retrieved June 2, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/fab.

Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

Fab. www.mda.mil. MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/fab (accessed: June 2, 2023).

Modern Language Association (MLA)

"Fab." MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. 2 June. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/fab.
Browse Related Terms: Fab, FBP, FBR, FBS, FBXR, FEBA, FLOT, FOB, FRACAS, FRACS, Fwd, FXBR, WAP

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Fac

All > Technology > Defense

Facility (MILCON term).

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American Psychological Association (APA)

Fac. (n.d.). MDA Glossary. Retrieved June 2, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/fac.

Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

Fac. www.mda.mil. MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/fac (accessed: June 2, 2023).

Modern Language Association (MLA)

"Fac." MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. 2 June. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/fac.
Browse Related Terms: Fac, FS&E, P&D, PVB

FACP

All > Technology > Defense

Forward Area Control Post (JFACC term).

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American Psychological Association (APA)

FACP. (n.d.). MDA Glossary. Retrieved June 2, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/facp.

Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

FACP. www.mda.mil. MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/facp (accessed: June 2, 2023).

Modern Language Association (MLA)

"FACP." MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. 2 June. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/facp.
Browse Related Terms: ACDA, AFCS, AGC, BCS, CAA, CCI, CCL, CMG, CNC, Control Station, ECO, ECS, EMCON, FACP, FADEC, FCS, HIC, HIDACZ, ICWG, key, LAC, LCF, LNC, OCS, OPCON, PACOSS, PBCS, PCWBS, QC, SACCS, SCDL, SNC, TCAMS, TCP, TECHCON, TECHON, TVC

FACSPMF

All > Technology > Defense

Federal Agency Computer Security Program Managers Forum.

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American Psychological Association (APA)

FACSPMF. (n.d.). MDA Glossary. Retrieved June 2, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/facspmf.

Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

FACSPMF. www.mda.mil. MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/facspmf (accessed: June 2, 2023).

Modern Language Association (MLA)

"FACSPMF." MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. 2 June. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/facspmf.
Browse Related Terms: Acquisition Management, APMA, BPM, Centralized Management, Critical Supporting Technology, DPM, DPML, ECPMO, Executing Elements, FACSPMF, GPMD, IPM, IPMI, JPM, MMIPT, PLCCE, PM, PMA, PMD, PMO, PMP, PMR, SIPM, Skunkworks, SPIMS, Total Quality Management (TQM), TPEM

FAD

All > Technology > Defense

(1) Force Activity Designator. (2) Feasible Test Date.

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American Psychological Association (APA)

FAD. (n.d.). MDA Glossary. Retrieved June 2, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/fad.

Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

FAD. www.mda.mil. MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/fad (accessed: June 2, 2023).

Modern Language Association (MLA)

"FAD." MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. 2 June. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/fad.
Browse Related Terms: DTP, FAD, OTP, STP, TEAS, Test Plan, TPP, TRMP, TRN, WTP

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FADEC

All > Technology > Defense

Full-Authority Electronic Controls.

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American Psychological Association (APA)

FADEC. (n.d.). MDA Glossary. Retrieved June 2, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/fadec.

Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

FADEC. www.mda.mil. MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/fadec (accessed: June 2, 2023).

Modern Language Association (MLA)

"FADEC." MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. 2 June. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/fadec.
Browse Related Terms: ACDA, AFCS, AGC, BCS, CAA, CCI, CCL, CMG, CNC, Control Station, ECO, ECS, EMCON, FACP, FADEC, FCS, HIC, HIDACZ, ICWG, key, LAC, LCF, LNC, OCS, OPCON, PACOSS, PBCS, PCWBS, QC, SACCS, SCDL, SNC, TCAMS, TCP, TECHCON, TECHON, TVC

FAFB

All > Technology > Defense

Falcon AFB, CO.

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American Psychological Association (APA)

FAFB. (n.d.). MDA Glossary. Retrieved June 2, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/fafb.

Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

FAFB. www.mda.mil. MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/fafb (accessed: June 2, 2023).

Modern Language Association (MLA)

"FAFB." MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. 2 June. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/fafb.
Browse Related Terms: AFFTC, AFSTC, AFTAC, AGMC, Air Force Ground/Global Weather Center (AFGWC), FAFB, FAFBR, LAFB, PL, Plume Data Center, United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM)

FAFBR

All > Technology > Defense

Falcon AFB Regulation

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American Psychological Association (APA)

FAFBR. (n.d.). MDA Glossary. Retrieved June 2, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/fafbr.

Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

FAFBR. www.mda.mil. MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/fafbr (accessed: June 2, 2023).

Modern Language Association (MLA)

"FAFBR." MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. 2 June. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/fafbr.
Browse Related Terms: AFFTC, AFSTC, AFTAC, AGMC, Air Force Ground/Global Weather Center (AFGWC), FAFB, FAFBR, LAFB, PL, Plume Data Center, United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM)

Fairing

All > Technology > Defense

Structure to protect the payload during ascent phase.

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American Psychological Association (APA)

Fairing. (n.d.). MDA Glossary. Retrieved June 2, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/fairing.

Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

Fairing. www.mda.mil. MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/fairing (accessed: June 2, 2023).

Modern Language Association (MLA)

"Fairing." MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. 2 June. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/fairing.
Browse Related Terms: EPA, Fairing, HISEM, LUP, Protection Priorities, Transonic

Fait

All > Technology > Defense

Fabrication Assembly, Inspection/Integration, and Test.

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American Psychological Association (APA)

Fait. (n.d.). MDA Glossary. Retrieved June 2, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/fait.

Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

Fait. www.mda.mil. MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/fait (accessed: June 2, 2023).

Modern Language Association (MLA)

"Fait." MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. 2 June. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/fait.
Browse Related Terms: Fait, HDA, IA&T, IAT, IATCO, Maintainer, MATHSFA, NHA, OSIA, Producibility, SUS

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FALCON

All > Technology > Defense

Fission-Activated Light Concept.

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American Psychological Association (APA)

FALCON. (n.d.). MDA Glossary. Retrieved June 2, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/falcon.

Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

FALCON. www.mda.mil. MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/falcon (accessed: June 2, 2023).

Modern Language Association (MLA)

"FALCON." MDA Glossary. DoD Missile Defense Agency. 2 June. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/falcon.
Browse Related Terms: A/P, Ballistic Missile Defense Operations Center (BMDOC), BCE, Deployment Planning, EVA, FALCON, Intelligence Operations Center (IOC), SAH

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