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6,416 terms

Defense terms

  1. Command Guidance A guidance system wherein intelligence transmitted to the missile from an outside source causes the missile to traverse a directed flight path.
  2. Command Net A communications network, which connects an echelon of command with some or all of its subordinate echelons for the purpose of command control.
  3. Command Post Exercise (CPX) An exercise in which the forces are simulated, involving the commander, his staff, and communications within and between headquarters.
  4. Command Verification The verification of commands from the Battle Manager or Operational Commander prior to execution to confirm the command was correctly received and…
  5. Command, Control, and Communications Countermeasure s (C 3 CM) (1) Counter C 3 That division of C 3 CM comprising measures taken to deny adversary commanders and other decision makers the ability to command and…
  6. Command, Control, and Communications Countermeasures (C 3 CM) 1. Counter C 3 - That division of C 3 CM comprising measures taken to deny adversary commanders and other decision makers the ability to command and…
  7. Command, Control, Communications, and Computer Systems (C 4 Systems) Integrated systems of doctrine, procedures, organizational structures, personnel, equipment, facilities, and communications designed to support a…
  8. Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence (C 3 I) (1) Procedures and technologies supporting command and control, communications, and intelligence requirements, including those interfaces affecting…
  9. Commander-in- Chief United States Space Command (USCINCSPACE) The unified commander of USSPACECOM responsible for Ballistic Missile Defense and other assigned missions e.g.
  10. COMMARFOR Commander, Marine Forces. 56
  11. commit To send a person to prison, asylum or reformatory by a court order.
  12. Commitment An offer to grant a mortgage loan which outlines the terms, the amount of the loan, the interest rate and any conditions that the commitment or approval…
  13. Common Automated System Execution (CASE) An Army segment of the Command and Control Element responsible for the SDS functions which task the associated sensors and weapons (e.g.
  14. Common Integration and Tasks Execution (CITE) An Air Force segment of the Command and Control Element that performs multisensor data correlation and tactics execution for space based elements.
  15. Common Mode Failure A type of system failure in which diverse components are disabled by the same single cause.
  16. Comms Communications.
  17. Communication Control Character A functional character intended to control or facilitate transmission over data networks.
  18. Communications Data Base Communications data files and updates including, but not limited to, communications message file, network management file, information management file…
  19. Communications Intelligence (COMINT) Technical and intelligence information derived from foreign communications by other than intended recipients.
  20. Communications Security (COMSEC) The protection resulting from all measures designed to deny unauthorized persons information of value, which might be derived from the possession and…
  21. Communications System Segment (CSS) The communications front end for all Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Base (CMAFB) missions for non-common user traffic, performing circuit and message…
  22. Communications System Synchronization Coordination of timing among communications system elements to permit transmission/reception of messages/data which may be distorted by time delays and…
  23. Communications Zone Rear part of the theater of operations (behind but contiguous to the combat zone) which contains the lines of communications, establishments for supply…
  24. COMNAVFOR Commander, Naval Forces. 57
  25. COMNAVSEASYSCOM Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command.
  26. COMNAVSECGR U Commander Naval Security Group.
  27. COMNAVSECGRU Commander Naval Security Group.
  28. COMNAVSPACECOM Commander, Naval Space Command.
  29. COMOCK Computer Mock-up
  30. COMOPTEVFOR Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force (Navy).
  31. Comp Free food, room, beverage, and travel offered by casinos to encourage big players to gamble more.
  32. COMPASS Common Operational Mission Planning and Support System (Army term)
  33. COMPES Contingency Operations/Mobility Planning and Executing System.
  34. component Subsystem, assembly, or subassembly of logically grouped hardware and software, that performs interacting tasks to provide BMDS capability at a functional…
  35. Component Acquisition Executive A single official within a DoD component who is responsible for all acquisition functions within that Component.
  36. Component Command Centers The Component Command Centers (which will contain Army and Air Force unique capabilities) will be capable of supporting the USSPACECOM Command Center and…
  37. Component Program A major defense acquisition program delegated to the Military Department of Defense Agency for management.
  38. Compton Current Electron current generated as a result of Compton processes. (See Compton Effect and Compton Electron.)
  39. Compton Effect The scattering of photons (of gamma or x-rays) by the orbital electrons of atoms.
  40. Compton Electron An electron of increased energy ejected from an atom as a result of a Compton interaction with a photon. (See Compton Effect.) 58
  41. Computer Security (COMPUSEC) The totality of security safeguards needed to provide acceptable level of protection for automatic data processing (ADP) systems and the classified data…
  42. Computer Software Configuration Item (CSCI) An aggregation of software that satisfies an end use function and is designated by the Government for separate configuration management.
  43. COMSAT Communications Satellite Corporation
  44. COMSEC Communications Security.
  45. Concept Exploration & Definition The initial phase (Phase 0) of the system acquisition process, beginning at Mission Need Determination.
  46. Concept of Operations (CONOPS) (1) A statement, in broad outline, of a commanders outline or intent in regard to an operation or series of operations.
  47. Concept Plan An operation plan in concept format. Also called CONPLAN.
  48. concurrency Part of an acquisition strategy which combines or overlaps two or more phases of the acquisition process, or combines development T&E with operational T&E.
  49. Concurrent Engineering A systematic approach to the integrated, simultaneous design of products and their related processes, including manufacture and support.
  50. CONEX CONOPS Exerciser.
  51. Configuration The number, shape, organization and relationship of panes (lights) of glass, sash, frame, muntins or tracery.
  52. Configuration Audit One of the Configuration Management tasks which includes a functional configuration audit (FCA) to validate that the development of a configuration item…
  53. Configuration Baseline The configuration documentation formally designated by the Government at a specific time during a systems or configuration items life cycle.
  54. Configuration Control One of the Configuration Management tasks that involves the systematic evaluation, coordination, approval, or disapproval of proposed changes to the…
  55. Configuration Identification One of the Configuration Management tasks, which require that for every change that is made to an Automated Data processing (ADP) system, the design and…
  56. Configuration Item (CI) An aggregation of system elements that satisfies an end use function and is designated by the Government for separate configuration management.
  57. Configuration Management (CM) In computer modeling and simulation, a discipline applying technical and administrative oversight and control to identify and document the functional…
  58. CONOPS Concept of Operations.
  59. CONPLAN Concept Plan
  60. CONS Contracting Squadron.
  61. Consolidated Command Center (CCC) A single command center from which USCINCSPACE/CINCNORAD can direct all his assigned missions, to include BMD.
  62. Consolidated Intelligence Watch (CIW) A consolidation of intelligence watch functions within the Intelligence Operations Center (IOC) consisting of the USSPACECOM ITW Center, the NORAD…
  63. Consolidated Space Operations Center (CSOC) Series of centers at Falcon AFB, CO, which operationally control and maintain assigned DoD satellites.
  64. Consolidated Space Test Center (CSTC) Series of centers at Onizuka AFB, CA (Sunnyvale), which support launch and initial on-orbit checkout of operational satellites, operate R&D satellites…
  65. Constellation Size (CSIZE) The number of satellites of a particular system placed in orbit about the earth.
  66. Contact Fuse Device used to detonate warhead on physical contact with another object.
  67. Contingency Deployment Plan (CDP) An executable plan designed to deploy an early missile defense capability and reduce deployment time.
  68. Continuity of Command The degree or state of being continuous in the exercise of the authority vested in an individual of the armed forces for the direction, coordination, and…
  69. Continuity of Operations The degree or state of being continuous in the conduct of functions, tasks, or duties necessary to accomplish a military action or mission in carrying out…
  70. Contract Administration Office (CAO) The activity identified in the DoD Directory of Contract Administration Services Components assigned to perform contract administration responsibilities.
  71. Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) Document used to order (buy) and require delivery of data. Tells contractor what data to deliver, when and how it will be accepted, where to look for…
  72. Contract Definition A funded effort, normally by two or more competing contractors, to establish specifications, to select technical approaches, to identify high-risk areas…
  73. Contract Work Breakdown Structure The complete WBS for a contract developed and used by a contractor within the guidelines of MIL-STD 881A, and in accordance with the contract statement of…
  74. Contracting Officer (CO) A person with the authority to enter into, administer, or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.
  75. Control a test with predictable results performed with an experimental procedure to confirm the reliability of the experimental results.
  76. Control Abstraction (Software) The process of extracting the essential characteristics of control by defining abstract mechanisms and their associated characteristics while…
  77. Control and Reporting Center An element of the US Air Force tactical air control system, subordinate to the tactical air control center, from which radar control and warning…
  78. Control and Reporting Post An element of the US Air Force tactical air control system, subordinate to the control and reporting center, that provides radar control and surveillance…
  79. Control area An electric power system or combination of electric power systems to which a common automatic control scheme is applied in order to: Match, at all times…
  80. Control Procedure The means used to control the orderly communication of information between stations on a data link. Also called line discipline.
  81. Control Station The station on a network, which supervises the network control procedures such as polling, selecting, and recovery.
  82. Control Zone The space, expressed in feet or radius, that surrounds equipment that is used to process sensitive defense information and that is under sufficient…
  83. Controlled Environment A closed environment in which parameters, such as light, temperature, relative humidity and sometimes the partial gas pressure (and possibly its…
  84. CONUS Continental United States
  85. Conventional Co- Production An effort between governments to produce the same end item, or components of the same end item, in concert.
  86. Conventional Weapon A weapon that is neither nuclear, biological, nor chemical.
  87. Coop Cooperative
  88. Coordinated Engagement Planning/Actions Necessary coordination among engagement components to ensure maximum effectiveness of the SDS and resources are not wasted on targets already targeted.
  89. Coordinating Authority A commander or individual assigned responsibility for coordinating specific functions of activities involving forces of two or more Services or two or…
  90. COP Committee of Principals
  91. COR Correction
  92. CORBA Common Object Request Broker Architecture.
  93. CORM Commission on Roles and Missions. 62
  94. Corner Reflector (1) A device, normally consisting of three metallic surfaces or screens perpendicular to one another, designed to act as a radar target or marker.
  95. Corps SAM OBSOLETE. See Medium Extended Air Defense System.
  96. Correlation In investment terms, correlation is the extent to which the values of different types of investments move in tandem with one another in response to…
  97. COSEMS Evolving architecture operations support tool.
  98. COSM Computer System Operators Manual
  99. COSMIC Having to do with the universe as a whole.
  100. Cost Analysis Improvement Group (CAIG) An organization within the office of OSD Director, PA&E which advises the DAB on all matters concerning the estimation, review, and presentation of cost…

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