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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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target discrimination
Military; Missile defense
The ability of a surveillance or guidance system to identify or engage any one target when multiple targets are present.
level of effort (LOE)
Military; Missile defense
Effort of a general or supportive nature that does not produce definite end products or results, e.g. contract man-hours.
devolution of command
Military; Missile defense
Minimal essential operational capability to perform C2 provided in an orderly and timely fashion to a duly authorized successor.
ballistic coefficient
Military; Missile defense
The weight of the object divided by the product of the coefficient of drag and the projected area (W/CDA), in kilograms per square meter.
tactical air doctrine
Military; Missile defense
Fundamental principles designed to provide guidance for the employment of air power in tactical air operations to attain established objectives.
participating service
Military; Missile defense
A military Service that supports the lead Service in the development of a joint acquisition program by its contribution of personnel and/or funds.
development test (DT)
Military; Missile defense
Test conducted by the development test organization to achieve specified test objectives. It may be a complete test, a subtest, or a phase of a test.
