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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operational evaluation

Military; Missile defense

The test and analysis of a specific end item or system, insofar as practicable under Service operating conditions, in order to determine if quantity production is warranted considering: a) the ...

operational assessment

Military; Missile defense

An evaluation of operational effectiveness and operational suitability made by an independent operational test activity, with user support as required, on other than production systems. The focus of ...

operation plan (OPLAN)

Military; Missile defense

Any plan, except for the Single Integrated Operational Plan, for the conduct of military operations. Plans are prepared by combatant commanders in response to requirements established by the Chairman ...

acquisition categories

Military; Missile defense

Categories established to facilitate decentralized decision making and execution and compliance with statutorily imposed requirements. The categories determine the level of review, decision ...

course of action (COA)

Military; Missile defense

1. Any sequence of acts that an individual or unit may follow. 2. A possible plan open to an individual or command that would accomplish or is related to the accomplishment of his mission. 3. The ...