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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kinematic battlespace

Military; Missile defense

The planned engagement region in space of an interceptor given the sensor timeline, kinematic capabilities of the interceptor, engagement timeline, and operational constraints.

continuity of command

Military; Missile defense

The degree or state of being continuous in the exercise of the authority vested in an individual of the armed forces for the direction, coordination, and control of military forces.

airspace control plan

Military; Missile defense

The document approved by the joint force commander that provides specific planning guidance and procedures for the airspace control system for the joint force area of responsibility.

life-cycle management

Military; Missile defense

Process for administering an automated information system or hardware support system over its whole life, with emphasis on strengthening early decisions which shape costs and utility.

life-cycle cost (LCC)

Military; Missile defense

The total cost to the Government of acquisition and ownership of that system over its useful life. It includes the cost of development, acquisition, support and, where applicable, disposal.

joint operations area

Military; Missile defense

That area of conflict in which a joint force commander conducts military operations pursuant to an assigned mission and the administration incident to such military operations. Also called JOA.

tracking and pointing

Military; Missile defense

Once a target is detected, it must be followed or “tracked”. When the target is successfully tracked, a weapon is “pointed” at the target. Tracking and pointing are frequently integrated ...