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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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Missile defense
controlled environment
Military; Missile defense
Area where entry into the radiation hazard area is controlled.
material fielding plan
Military; Missile defense
Plan to ensure smooth transition of system from developer to user.
DoD Instruction 5000.2
Military; Missile defense
“Defense Acquisition Management Policies and Procedures.” Implements DODD 5000.1.
multi-spectral imagery
Military; Missile defense
The image of an object obtained simultaneously in a number of discrete spectral bands.
high Earth orbit (HEO)
Military; Missile defense
An orbit about the earth at an altitude greater than 3,000 nautical miles (about 5,600 kilometers).
tactical air operation
Military; Missile defense
An air operation involving the employment of air power in coordination with ground or naval forces.
fighting mirror (FMIR)
Military; Missile defense
Part of the GBL System. The low orbit mirror which receives laser energy and reflects it to the target.
