Defense terms starting with T

465 terms

  1. TEVS (1) Test Environment System. (2) Test Environment Support Systems.
  2. TEWG See Test and Evaluation Working Group.
  3. TEx Test Exerciser (NMD BMC3 Term).
  4. TEXCOM Test and Experimentation Command.
  5. TF Task Force.
  6. TFC Tactical Fusion Center.
  7. TFCC Tactical Flag Command Center (USN term).
  8. TFD Technical Feasibility Decision.
  9. TFE Thermionic Fuel Element(s).
  10. TFIM Technical (Architecture) Framework for Information Management
  11. TFOV Theoretical Field of View.
  12. TFR Terrain Following Radar.
  13. TFRAMES Tools to Facilitate the Rapid Assembly of Missile Engagement Simulations.
  14. TFT Time Off Target (JFACC term).
  15. TFW Tactical Fighter Wing (USAF term).
  16. TG (1) Threat Generator. (2) Trajectory Generator.
  17. TGINFOREP Target Information Report (JFACC term).
  18. TGS Track Generation System (USN term).
  19. TGW Terminally-Guided Warhead.
  20. THAAD See Theater High Altitude Area Defense System.
  21. Theater The geographical area outside the continental United States for which a commander of a unified or specified command has been assigned.
  22. Theater Attack Attack on a geographical area outside the continental United States.
  23. Theater Ballistic Missile Defense (TBMD) System The aggregate TMD C3I and TBMD forces that, in total, provide defense against ballistic missile attacks within an overseas theater of operations.
  24. Theater High Altitude Area Defense System (THAAD) A ground-based, air transportable interceptor system that will provide wide area defense capability by intercepting longer-range missiles at higher…
  25. Theater Missile (TM) A theater missile (TM) is a ballistic missile (BM), cruise missile (CM), or air- tosurface guided missile (ASM) whose target is within a theater or which…
  26. Theater Missile Defense (TMD) OBSOLETE. The strategies and tactics employed to defend a geographical area outside the continental United States against attack from short-range…
  27. Theater Missile Defense Council (TMDC) A consultative body for considering TMD family of systems planning and programming issues; chaired by an Assistant to the MDA Deputy for Acquisition/TMD…
  28. Theater Missile Defense Ground- Based Radar (TMD-GBR) A ground-based, air transportable sensor that provides search, tracking and discrimination capabilities for the THAAD interceptor system.
  29. Theater Missile Defense Initiative (TMDI) An initiative under which all DoD theater and tactical missile defense activities are carried out.
  30. THEL Tactical High Energy Laser.
  31. Thermal Energy The energy developed through the use of heat energy.
  32. Thermal Imagery Imagery produced by sensing and recording the thermal energy emitted or reflected from the objects, which are imaged.
  33. Thermal Kill The destruction of a target by heating it, using directed energy, to the degree that structural components fail.
  34. Thermal Management Technologies/techniques associated with the control and management of thermal energy, its generation, dissipation, and recovery.
  35. Thermal Radiation Electromagnetic radiation emitted (in two pulses from a nuclear air burst) from the fireball as a consequence of its very high temperature; it consists…
  36. Thermal X-Rays The electromagnetic radiation, mainly in the soft (low energy) x-ray region, emitted by the nuclear weapon residue by virtue of its extremely high…
  37. Thermosphere The atmospheric shell extending from the top of the mesosphere to outer space. It is a region of more or less steadily increasing temperature with height…
  38. Threat Characterization An assessment of the nature, magnitude and intent of an attack in progress.
  39. Threat Corridor (Threat Tube) A tube containing all the objects originating from launch sites and aimed at targets whose spacing is close enough to permit the tube around the object…
  40. Threat Scenario A hypothetical example of the employment of threat systems against ballistic missile defenses for the purpose of analysis and evaluation of those…
  41. Threshold the point a system must cross to enter a new state or condition.
  42. Threshold Defense A defense strategy that concedes that the target can be destroyed at a price that is not prohibitive, but the presence of the defense is thought to…
  43. Throw Weight All weight in an interceptor, above the sustainer, which serves as the kill vehicle.
  44. Thrusted Replicas (TREPS) Conical decoys equipped with a miniature rocket device. Generally used to change the decoys optical signature to resemble that of an RV in the reentry…
  45. TI (1) Technical Instruction. (2) Technology Insertion.
  46. TIARA Tactical Intelligence and Related Activities.
  47. TIBS (1) Theater Information Broadcast Service. (2) Tactical Information Broadcast System. (3) Theater Intelligence Broadcast System.
  48. TIC (1) Thermionic Integrated Circuit. (2) Technical Information Center.
  49. TIDP Technical Interface Design Plan.
  50. TIE this is where neither the house nor the player wins.
  51. Tier An integrated set of SDS elements that address a particular phase of the threat (e.g., boost phase).
  52. Tiered Defenses The use of defensive systems at different phases of the missile trajectory.
  53. TIES Technology Integration Equipment System.
  54. TIIAP Telecommunications and Information Infrastructure Assistance Program.
  55. TIL Until
  56. TIM Technical Interchange Meeting. 300
  57. Time of Flight (Max) The maximum time for a booster or vehicle to perform its function from time of launch.
  58. Time on Station The time the sensor is in its operating position.
  59. Time Sensitive Targets Those target requiring immediate response because they pose (or will soon pose) a clear and present danger to friendly forces or are highly lucrative…
  60. Time to Station The time required to move a sensor to its operating position.
  61. Time-Phased Force and Deployment List Appendix 1 to Annex A of the operation plan. It identifies types and/or actual units required to support the operation plan and indicates origin and ports…
  62. TIMS Training Integration Management System (USAF term).
  63. TIN Theater Intelligence Networks.
  64. TIP TOPAZ International Program.
  65. TIR OBSOLETE. Terminal Imaging Radar. (Predecessor to Ground-Based Radar Terminal (GBRT).)
  66. TIRS Telemetry, Instrumentation and Range Safety
  67. TIS Trademark Information System
  68. Titan USICBM.
  69. TIU TIBS/Tactical Interface Unit.
  70. TIWG Test Integration Working Group. (U.S. Army)
  71. TL Team Leader.
  72. TLA Time Line Analysis.
  73. TLAM Theater land Attack Missile.
  74. TLAM/D TLAN [with submunition ] Dispenser (Navy term).
  75. TLDD Top Level Design Document.
  76. TLV Target Launch Vehicle.
  77. TLX Teletype.
  78. TM A mental technique used to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and improve quality of life. TM is the registered trademark of the Maharishi Foundation Ltd.
  79. TMCC Test Monitor and Control Center.
  80. TMD See Theater Missile Defense.
  81. TMD C 3 I Those assets that provide connectivity between and among Theater Ballistic Missile Defense forces.
  82. TMD C2 Theater Missile Defense Command and Control. 301
  83. TMD C3I Those assets that provide connectivity between and among Theater Ballistic Missile Defense forces.
  84. TMD ESM Theater Missile Defense Existing System(s) Modification (MDA term).
  85. TMD GBR See Theater Missile Defense Ground Based Radar (THAAD Radar).
  86. TMD IA Theater Missile Interoperability Architecture.
  87. TMD ITP TMD Integrated Test Plan.
  88. TMDAS Theater Missile Defense Architecture Study.
  89. TMDC Theater Missile Defense Council.
  90. TMDE Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (ILS term).
  91. TMDI See Theater Missile Defense Initiative.
  92. TMDSE Theater Missile Defense System Exerciser.
  93. TMMM TOMAHAWK Multi-Mission Missile.
  94. TMP Abbreviation for the deoxyribonucleotide thymidine 5'-monophosphate. See: thymidylic acid.
  95. TMPCU Tomahawk Theater Mission Planning Center Upgrade.
  96. TN (1) Terrestrial Network (C2E term). (2) Thermonuclear.
  97. TNF A protein made by white blood cells in response to an antigen (substance that causes the immune system to make a specific immune response) or infection.
  98. TNT Trinitrotoluene.
  99. TNW Theater Nuclear Weapon.
  100. TO (1) Task Order. (2) Technical Order.