STRICOMSimulation, Training, and Instrumentation Command (USA term).
Structured AttackAn attack in which the arrival of warheads on their diverse targets is precisely timed for maximum strategic impact.
Structured DesignA disciplined approach to software design that adheres to a specified set of rules based on principles such as top-down design, stepwise refinement, and…
Structured ProgramA program constructed of a basic set of control structures, each one having one entry point and one exit.
SubassemblyTwo or more parts joined together to form a unit, capable of disassembly, which is only a part of a complete machine, structure, or other article.
SubcontractorA contractor who enters into a contract with a prime contractor.
Subject Security LevelA subject's security level is equal to the security level of the objects to which it has both read and write access.
Sunk CostsThe costs of resources already committed or spent. In comparing two alternatives, such costs are "non-additive," and they are not germane to decisions…
SuperSurvivable Solar Power Subsystem Demonstrator.
Super RadianceThe process used by a super radiant laser to generate or amplify a laser beam in a single pass through a lasant material, or, in the case of a free…
SuperradianceThe process used by a superradiant laser to generate or amplify a laser beam in a single pass through a lasant material, or, in the case of a free…
Superradiant Laser (SRL)A laser in which the beam passes through the lasant only once; mirrors are not required for the operation of such a laser, as they are with more…
Supervisory ProgramsComputer programs that have the primary function of scheduling, allocating, and controlling system resources rather than processing data to produce…
Supplemental AppropriationBudget authority provided in an appropriations act in addition to regular or continuing appropriations already provided.
Support EquipmentAll system equipment required to support the ground and flight phases of the mission.
Support PersonnelIndividuals, in addition to operators, trainers, and maintainers, who are directly associated with an operational system(s), and who are critical to its…
Support SoftwareSoftware that aids in the development or maintenance of other software, for example compilers, loaders, and other utilities.
SuppressionTemporary or transient degradation of the performance of a weapons system, below the level needed to fulfill its mission objectives, by an opposing force.
Surge ProductionAn increased rate of production necessary to meet demands for defense items due to a need for accelerated production to meet a threat or for a wartime or…
Surveillance(ser-VAY-lents) In medicine, the ongoing collection of information about a disease, such as cancer, in a certain group of people.
Surveillance RequirementsRequirements are requests for surveillance, including relative priorities for coverage and sensitivity levels, based on operational orders, selected…
Surveillance System ConfigurationThe sensor types and locations and the modes of operation currently activated in the surveillance system. 283
Surveillance, Satellite and MissileThe systematic observation of aerospace for the purpose of detecting, tracking, and characterizing objects, events, and phenomena associated with…
Survivability Operating ModesThe operating modes not including but in addition to the self-defense modes that all the elements can use to protect themselves against direct enemy…
SynchronizationFor data streams, the process whereby a received set of data is placed in one to one correspondence with the data assumed to have been transmitted.
SynthesisThe automatic generation of a run able system from a specialized design where each module description has associated implementations.
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)A radar technique that processes echoes of signals emitted at different points along a satellite's orbit.
SystemPhysically connected generation, transmission, and distribution facilities operated as an integrated unit under one central management, or operating…
System ActivationThat set of coordination, assessment, decision, direction and control functions implemented to enable defense weapons, and to initiate the automated…
System ArchitectureThe structure and relationship among the components of a system. The system architecture may also include the systems interface with its operational…
System Center (SC)A center in CMAFB responsible for the scheduling of maintenance for worldwide sensors and supporting equipment as well as maintenance responsibility of…
System Concept Paper (SCP)OBSOLETE. For a major program, was used to summarize the results of the concept exploration phase up to Milestone I and to describe the acquisition…
System Configuration Control Board (SCCB)The senior SDS configuration control board. The SCCB will manage the systemlevel configuration of the SDS and the interfaces between elements of the SDS.
System ControlFunction or task of monitoring the maintenance status of assigned sensors and computer systems.
System Definition Review (SDR)The formal review, in briefing format, for periodically deciding on updates to the system plans for development based on estimates of the program…
System DeploymentDelivery of the completed production system to the using activity. 285
System Design(1) The process of defining the hardware and software architectures, components, modules, interfaces, and data for a system to satisfy specified system…
System Design ConceptAn idea expressed in terms of general performance, capabilities, and characteristics of hardware and software oriented either to operate or to be operated…
System Design Review (SDR)Evaluates the optimization, correlation, completeness, and risks associated with the allocated technical requirements.
System EffectivenessThe measure of the extent to which a system may be expected to achieve a set of specific mission requirements.
System Evolution Plan (SEP)The documented plan that establishes the strategy to evolve the BMDS capabilities over time.
System FamiliesA collection or grouping of interrelated software systems in the domain that share a set of common characteristics.
System Generated Electromagnetic Pulse (SGEMP)Transient electromagnetic radiation caused by the photoelectron emission of the surface of an object subjected to a pulse of photon energy.
System Integration TestA live flight system-level test utilizing actual system command and control, sensors, and weapon hardware.
System ManagerA general term of reference to those organizations directed by individual managers, exercising authority over the planning, direction, and control, of…
System Operation and Integration Functions (SOIF)The automated activities of tracking, communications, asset management, and battle plan execution, which are executed under the guidance of the Command…
System Operational ConceptA formal document that describes the intended purpose, employment, deployment, and support of a system.
System PostureA USSPACECOM system of graduated readiness steps to bring the strategic BMD system to fully generated alert, similar to the USSTRATCOM concept of…
System Program Office (SPO)The office of the program manager and the point of contact with industry, government agencies, and other activities participating in the system…
System ReadinessSystem Readiness includes the development of OPLANs necessary to carry out the assigned mission, using strategy and guidance provided by higher authority…
System Readiness ObjectiveA criterion for assessing the ability of a system to undertake and sustain a specified set of missions at planned peacetime and wartime utilization rates.
System Requirements Analysis (SRA)An analysis of the operational system requirements, as defined in the System Concept Paper and other approved requirements documents, used to determine…
System Requirements Review (SRR)Conducted to ascertain progress in defining system technical requirements. Determines the direction and progress of the systems engineering effort and the…
System Security Engineering (SSE)An element of system engineering that applies scientific and engineering principle to identify security vulnerabilities and minimize or contain risks…
System Security Management Plan (SSMP)A formal document that fully describes the planned security tasks required to meet system security requirements, including organizational…
System Threat Assessment Report (STAR)Required by DoD 5000.2 and validated by DIA. Establishes the threat (to a Service's Mission Area) and is part of basis for considering mission deficiency…
System-Critical FunctionA function that is necessary for the successful accomplishment of the system's mission.
System-Valued AssetA system element/component, function, or information element, which is critical to the proper operation and well being of the SDS. 288