Military Glossary - C
C-130
See Hercules
C2-attack
See command and control warfare.
Calibrated focal length
(DOD, NATO) An adjusted value of the equivalent focal length, so computed as to equalize the positive and negative values of distortion over the entire field used in a camera.
Camera axis direction
(DOD, NATO) Direction on the horizontal plane of the optical axis of the camera at the time of exposure. This direction is defined by its azimuth expressed in degrees in relation to true/magnetic north.
Cancel check firing
(DOD) The order to rescind check firing.
Cantilever lifting frame
(DOD) Used to move Navy lighterage causeway systems on to and off of lighter aboard ship (LASH) vessels. This device is suspended from the Morgan LASH barge crane and can lift one causeway section at a time. It is designed to allow the long sections to clear the rear of the ship as they are lowered into the water.
Capacity load (Navy)
(DOD) The maximum quantity of all supplies (ammunition; petroleum, oils, and lubricants; rations; general stores; maintenance stores; etc.) which each vessel can carry in proportions prescribed by proper authority.
Cargo classification (combat loading)
(DOD) The division of military cargo into categories for combat loading aboard ships.
Cartridge actuated device
(DOD) Small explosive devices used to eject stores from launched devices, actuate other explosive systems, or provide initiation for aircrew escape devices.
Casualty receiving and treatment ship
(DOD) In amphibious operations, a ship designated to receive, provide treatment for, and transfer casualties.
CDSO
See Counterdrug Support Office.
Central air data computer
(DOD, NATO) A device which computes altitude, vertical speed, air speed and mach number from inputs of pitot and static pressure and temperature.
Centralized receiving and shipping point
(DOD) Actual location where containers with cargo must be sorted before transshipment to the appropriate supply support activity or owning unit. Single consignee cargo and ammunition will not pass through the centralized receiving and shipping point. Cargo will be shipped directly to the owner with the movement organization maintaining visibility and ammunition will go directly to the appropriate ammunition storage facility.
Chalk commander
(DOD, NATO) The commander of all troops embarked under one chalk number.
Characteristic detection probability
(DOD, NATO) The ratio of the number of mines detected on a single run to the number of mines which could have been detected within the characteristic detection width.
Check port/starboard
(DOD) In air intercept, a term meaning, "Alter heading ____ degrees to port/starboard momentarily for airborne radar search and then resume heading."
CINC's Strategic Concept
(DOD) Final document produced in Step 5 of the concept development phase of the deliberate planning process. The CINC's strategic concept is used as the vehicle to distribute the CINC's decision and planning guidance for accomplishing joint strategic capabilities plan or other Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) taskings. CJCS approval of the strategic concept becomes the basis of the plan for development into an operation plan or operation plan in concept format.
CIRVIS
(DOD) Communications instructions for reporting vital intelligence sightings.
Civil censorship
(DOD) Censorship of civilian communications, such as messages, printed matter, and films, entering, leaving, or circulating within areas or territories occupied or controlled by armed forces.
Civil engineering support plan
(DOD) An appendix to the Logistics annex or separate annex of an operation plan that identifies the minimum essential engineering services and construction requirements required to support the commitment of military forces.
CJCS Memorandum of Policy
See Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Memorandum of Policy.
Clear weather air defense fighter
(DOD, NATO) A fighter aircraft with equipment and weapons which enable it to engage airborne targets by day and by night, but in clear weather conditions only.
Close-controlled air interception
(DOD, NATO) An interception in which the interceptor is continuously controlled to a position from which the target is within visual range or radar contact.
Cluster bomb unit
(DOD, NATO) An aircraft store composed of a dispenser and submunitions.
Coastal convoy
(DOD, NATO) A convoy whose voyage lies in general on the continental shelf and in coastal waters.
Coastal frontier defense
(DOD) The organization of the forces and materiel of the armed forces assigned to provide security for the coastal frontiers of the continental United States and its overseas possessions.
Collection management
(DOD) The process of converting intelligence requirements into collection requirements, establishing priorities, tasking or coordinating with appropriate collection sources or agencies, monitoring results and retasking, as required. See also collection; collection agency; collection requirement; collection requirements management.
Collision course interception
(DOD) An interception which is accomplished by the constant heading of both aircraft.
Combat area
(DOD) A restricted area (air, land, or sea) which is established to prevent or minimize mutual interference between friendly forces engaged in combat operations.
Combat engineer vehicle, full-tracked 165mm gun
(DOD) An armored, tracked vehicle that provides engineer support to other combat elements. Vehicle is equipped with a heavy-duty boom and winch, dozer blade, and 165mm demolition gun. It is also armed with a 7.62mm machine gun and a 50-caliber machine gun.
Combat search and rescue mission coordinator
(DOD) The designated person or organization selected to direct and coordinate support for a specific combat search and rescue mission.
Combat surveillance radar
(DOD) Radar with the normal function of maintaining continuous watch over a combat area.
Combat Visual Information Support Center
(DOD) A visual information support facility established at a base of operations during wartime or contingency to provide limited visual information support to the base and its supported elements.
Combined joint special operations task force
(DOD) A task force composed of special operations units from one or more foreign countries and more than one US Military Department formed to carry out a specific special operation or prosecute special operations in support of a theater campaign or other operations. The combined joint special operations task force may have conventional nonspecial operations units assigned or attached to support the conduct of specific missions.
Command chaplain of the combatant command
(DOD) The senior chaplain assigned to the staff of, or designated by, the combtant commander to provide advice on religion, ethics, and morale of assigned personnel and to coordinate religious ministries within the commander's area of responsibility. The command chaplain of the combatant command may be supported by a staff of chaplains and enlisted religious support personnel.
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