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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inspection team (IT)

Military; Arms control

Group assembled for the purpose of conducting an on-site visit to make observations and obtain data and information contributing to treaty compliance evaluations.

inspectorate

Military; Arms control

Body of inspectors assigned to carry out verification under an arms control treaty or agreement.

Interagency Working Group (IWG)

Military; Arms control

Existing working group for policy formulation. Composed of representatives from the National Security Council staff, Department of State, Department of Justice, Department of Energy, Department of ...

integrated data annotation, recording and mapping system (IDARMS)

Military; Arms control

A digital computer system interfaced with the aircraft sensor suite to provide Open Skies Treaty required data annotation onto recorded media (i.e. photographic film). The system also provides the ...

inviolable

Military; Arms control

Secure from destruction, violence, infringement, search, seizure, or desecration. Inviolability of inspectors, as used in arms control agreements, is the same as that afforded diplomatic agents, ...

joint training flights (JTF)

Military; Arms control

Since 1993, Open Skies mission training flights have been conducted between States Parties. Before the Open Skies Treaty entered into force on January 1, 2002, signatory states participated in JTFs ...

jointly sealed

Military; Arms control

Method for securing documents, records, or inspection equipment at a point of entry or inspectable site in a container with locks and/or seals of each party affixed.