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identification, friend or foe (IFF)
Military; General military
A device that emits a signal positively identifying it as a friendly.
laser target designator (LTD)
Military; General military
A device that emits a beam of laser energy which is used to mark a specific place or object.
multiplexer
Military; General military
A device that combines (multiplexes) multiple input signals (information channels) into an aggregate signal (common channel) for transmission.
spreader bar
Military; General military
A device specially designed to permit the lifting and handling of containers or vehicles and breakbulk cargo.
vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED)
Military; General military
A device placed or fabricated in an improvised manner on a vehicle incorporating destructive, lethal, noxious, pyrotechnic, or incendiary chemicals and designed to destroy, incapacitate, harass, or ...
tophandler
Military; General military
A device specially designed to permit the lifting and handling of containers from the top with rough terrain container handlers.
improvised explosive device (IED)
Military; General military
A device placed or fabricated in an improvised manner incorporating destructive, lethal, noxious, pyrotechnic, or incendiary chemicals and designed to destroy, incapacitate, harass, or distract. It ...
