Military Glossary
A-10
(DOD) A twin-engine, subsonic, turbofan, tactical fighter/bomber. It is capable of employing a variety of air-to-surface-launched weapons in the close air support role. Short-field, unimproved surfaces are considered normal takeoff/landing operating areas. This aircraft is also capable of long endurance in the target area and is supplemented by air refueling. An internally mounted 30-mm cannon is capable of destroying a wide variety of armor-protected vehicles. Designated as A-10.
A-4
(DOD) A single-engine, turbojet attack aircraft designed to operate from aircraft carriers, and capable of delivering nuclear and/or nonnuclear weapons, providing troop support, or conducting reconnaissance missions. It can act as a tanker, and can itself be air refueled. It possesses a limited all-weather attack capability, and can operate from short, unprepared fields. Designated as A-4.
A-6
See Intruder.
A-7
See Corsair II.
Abort
DOD, NATO) 1. To terminate a mission for any reason other than enemy action. It may occur at any point after the beginning of the mission and prior to its completion. 2. To discontinue aircraft takeoff or missile launch
Accidental attack
(DOD) An unintended attack which occurs without deliberate national design as a direct result of a random event, such as a mechanical failure, a simple human error, or an unauthorized action by a subordinate.
Accompanying supplies
(DOD) Unit supplies that deploy with forces.
Acknowledgment
(DOD, NATO) A message from the addressee informing the originator that his or her communication has been received and is understood.
ACL
See allowable cabin load.
ACO
See airspace control order.
Action deferred
(DOD) Tactical action on a specific track is being withheld for better tactical advantage. Weapons are available and commitment is pending.
Active Duty
(DOD) Full-time duty in the active military service of the United States. This includes members of the Reserve Components serving on active duty or full-time training duty, but does not include full-time National Guard duty. Also called AD. See also active duty for training; inactive duty training.
Active Guard And Reserve
(DOD) National Guard and Reserve members who are on voluntary active duty providing full-time support to National Guard, Reserve, and Active Component organizations for the purpose of organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, or training the Reserve Components.
Also Known As: AGR
Adjustment of fire
(DOD, NATO) Process used in artillery and naval gunfire to obtain correct bearing, range, and height of burst (if time fuzes are used) when engaging a target by observed fire. See also spot.
ADL
See armistice demarcation line.
Administrative Escort
(DOD, NATO) A warship or merchant ship under naval control, carrying a convoy commodore and his staff, serving as a platform for simultaneous communication with an operational control authority and a coastal convoy.
Advanced Base
(DOD, NATO) A base located in or near a theater of operations whose primary mission is to support military operations.
Advanced Fleet Anchorage
(DOD) A secure anchorage for a large number of naval ships, mobile support units and auxiliaries located in or near a theater of operations. See also emergency anchorage.
Adverse Weather Aerial Delivery System
DOD) The precise delivery of personnel, equipment, and supplies during adverse weather, using a self-contained aircraft instrumentation system without artificial ground assistance, or the use of ground navigational aids.
Advisory Area
(DOD, NATO) A designated area within a flight information region where air traffic advisory service is available.
AE
(DOD) See assault echelon.
AECC
(DOD) See aeromedical evacuation coordination center.
Aerial picket
See air picket.
Aerodynamic Missile
(DOD, NATO) A missile which uses aerodynamic forces to maintain its flight path.
See also ballistic missile; guided missile.
Aeromedical Evacuation Control Officer
(DOD) An officer of the air transport force or air command controlling the flow of patients by air.
AFRTS
See Armed Forces Radio and Television Service.
AFSOB
See Air Force special operations base.
AFSOC
See Air Force special operations component.
AFSOD
See Air Force special operations detachment.
AFSOE
See Air Force special operations element.
AFSOF
See Air Force special operations forces.
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