Defended area coverage Defended Asset List (DAL)
Defense
The geographical region that the BMDS can protect from ballistic missile attacks with a specified level of probability of negation. May be specified for a particular threat type, launch point(s), launch regions, raid size, etc. A ranked listing of facilities, forces, and national political items that require protection from attack or hostile surveillance. The list is compiled from Federal departments and agencies, Unified and Specified Commands, and the Armed Services to ensure National Security Emergency Preparedness functions. 75