Missile defense

Missile defense

Measures designed to detect, identify, track, and defeat attacking (ballistic) missiles in both strategic and theater tactical roles, during any portion of their flight trajectory (boost, post-boost, midcourse, or terminal) or to nullify or reduce the effectiveness of such attack.

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miniature homing vehicle (MHV)/ miniature vehicle (MV)

Military; Missile defense

An air-launched direct-ascent ("pop-up") kinetic energy anti-satellite weapon.

joint tactical information distribution system (JTIDS)

Military; Missile defense

A joint service, jam-resistant, secure communications system that permits the interchange of essential tactical information between aircraft, surface vessels, and mobile or fixed-base land stations.

system security engineering management program (SSEMP)

Military; Missile defense

The contractor shall establish a SSE program to support economical achievement of overall program objectives. To be considered efficient, the SSE program: (1) enhances the operational readiness and ...

nuclear, biological, and chemical contamination (NBCC)

Military; Missile defense

The deposit and/or absorption of residual radioactive material or biological or chemical agents on or by structures, areas, personnel, or objects. •Nuclear Contamination. Residual radioactive ...

joint operational planning and execution system (JOPES)

Military; Missile defense

A continuously evolving system that is being developed through the integration and enhancement of earlier planning and execution systems: Joint Operation Planning System and Joint Deployment System. ...

world-wide military command and control system (WWMCCS)

Military; Missile defense

The system that provides the means for operational direction and technical administrative support involved in the function of command and control of U.S. military forces. The system comprises: The ...