Arms control

Arms control

The international restrictions on the development, production, stockpiling, proliferation, and usage of weapons, especially weapons of mass destruction. Arms control is usually exercised through international treaties and agreements that impose arms limitations among consenting parties.

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ground resolution

Military; Arms control

The minimum distance on the ground between two closely located objects at which they are distinguishable as separate objects. The methodologies for determining the capability of individual sensors to ...

hazardous airspace

Military; Arms control

Under the Open Skies Treaty, the prohibited areas, restricted areas and danger areas, defined on the basis of Annex 2 to the Convention on International Aviation, that are established in accordance ...

host state party (HSP)

Military; Arms control

Nation in which representatives or organizations of another state are present because of government invitation and/or international agreement. Also, under the Chemical Weapons Convention, the state ...

host team (HT)

Military; Arms control

For inspections of United States’ facilities under the Chemical Weapons Convention, group of U.S. Government representatives responsible for negotiating with an inspection team (IT) and accompanying ...

implementation

Military; Arms control

Management process, including publication of directives, instructions, regulations, and related documents, which defines administrative guidance and operational procedures necessary to ensure people, ...

implementation and compliance planning

Military; Arms control

Under arms control agreements, the process ensuring a State Party is prepared to implement and comply with treaty provisions.

implementing legislation

Military; Arms control

Basic law applying the conditions of a specific treaty and its verification activities to United States citizens and industries. Failure to comply with these laws may result in civil or criminal ...