DOD Dictionary Of Military And Associated Terms, January 2021
DOD Dictionary ofMilitary and Associated TermsAs of January 2021
PREFACE1. ScopeAs directed in Joint Publication (JP) 1, Doctrine for the Armed Forces of the UnitedStates, the DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms [Short title: DODDictionary] sets forth standard US military and associated terminology to encompass thejoint activity of the Armed Forces of the United States. These military and associatedterms, together with their definitions, constitute approved Department of Defense (DOD)terminology for general use by all DOD components.2. PurposeThis document supplements standard English-language dictionaries and standardizesmilitary and associated terminology to improve communication and mutual understandingwithin DOD with other US Government departments and agencies and among the UnitedStates and its allies.3. ApplicationThis document applies to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Services, the JointStaff (JS), combatant commands, DOD agencies, and all other DOD components. It is theprimary terminology source when preparing correspondence, to include policy, strategy,doctrine, and planning documents. Criteria for inclusion of terminology in the DODDictionary is enumerated in Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 5025.12,Standardization of Military and Associated Terminology, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefsof Staff Instruction (CJCSI) 5705.01, Standardization of Military and AssociatedTerminology.4. FormatThe primary parts of the DOD Dictionary are:a. Explanatory notes.b. Terms and definitions.c. Shortened word forms (abbreviations, acronyms, and initialisms).d. Summary of changes.5. DOD Dictionary Online Availability and Update ScheduleJoint Staff, J-7, does not print copies of the DOD Dictionary. The DOD Dictionary isaccessible online in PDF format on the JEL [Joint Electronic Library] (Internet) athttp://www.jcs.mil/Doctrine/DOD-Terminology/ and as a searchable database and PDF onthe JEL [Joint Electronic Library Plus] on NIPRNET [Non-classified Internet ProtocolRouter Network] at https://jdeis.js.mil/jdeis/ (common access card required) and SIPRNETi
Preface[SECRET Internet Protocol Router Network] https://jdeis.js.smil.mil/jdeis/index.jsp. Thecontents of the DOD Dictionary are updated as necessary, to include terminology additions,modifications, or deletions, in accordance with CJCSI 5705.01, Standardization of Militaryand Associated Terminology.6. Terminology Repository for DOD (Office of the Secretary of Defense/Joint Staff)IssuancesThis document is supplemented by the Terminology Repository for DOD (Office of theSecretary of Defense [OSD]/JS) Issuances (Terminology Repository) (For Official Use Only).Over the last 65 years, specific and technical DOD terms and definitions established in seniorpolicy document glossaries reside outside of the DOD Dictionary and not subject to jointdoctrine terminology criteria for general and universal usage listed in CJCSI 5705.01. The25,000 policy term Terminology Repository provides awareness on those specific ordescriptive terms in defense documents (policy, strategy, planning, doctrine, etc.) that supportthe foundation of the 2,500 doctrine term DOD Dictionary. Its creation is the primary step indeconflicting terminology nuances within organizational documents that may impact jointdoctrine.7. Department of Defense Term and Definition ApproachAfter consulting DODI 5025.12, Standardization of Military and AssociatedTerminology, and CJCSI 5705.01 for term and definition criteria, proponents of new orexisting terms will first review the DOD Dictionary and then access the TerminologyRepository before defaulting to commonly used, English-language dictionaries in creatingnew DOD terms and definitions. The repository is common access card-enabled andlocated at m/.8. CitationPer JP 1, and for reference purposes in official DOD materials, this document will belisted as: Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, “DOD Dictionary of Militaryand Associated Terms,” as amended. For all other documentation, this will be cited as:Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, DOD Dictionary of Military andAssociated Terms, (Washington DC: The Joint Staff, date), page # if necessary.ii
TABLE OF CONTENTSEXPLANATORY NOTES .1TERMS AND DEFINITIONS.7SHORTENED WORD FORMS (ABBREVIATIONS, ACRONYMS, ANDINITIALISMS) .239SUMMARY OF CHANGES .359iii
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EXPLANATORY NOTES1. Updates and Terminology Actionsa. Per guidance in CJCSI 5705.01, Standardization of Military and AssociatedTerminology, terminology actions for the DOD Dictionary (additions; modifications;revalidations, to include those parts of a JP or issuance/directive policy revision process;or deletions) are supported using one of the following five methods:(1) DOD terminology proposed from JPs;(2) DOD terminology directed by the Secretary of Defense, the Deputy Secretaryof Defense, or Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) via specific memorandum;(3) DOD terminology proposed from DOD (Office of the Secretary of Defense[OSD] and CJCS) issuances;(4) Terminology in Allied Administrative Publication-6, NATO Glossary ofTerms and Definitions (English and French), (reference i) and “NATOTerm,” the officialNATO Terminology Database, may be proposed for inclusion in the DOD Dictionary withthe appropriate DOD issuance or JP as the source document; and/or(5) Approved administrative changes/updates by the DOD Terminologist.b. Per guidance in CJCSI 5705.01, any DOD Dictionary term and definition, where theidentified proponent is an OSD/JS issuance that remains in the document as part of anorganizational change or other revision process must be revalidated or modified as a part ofthe revision process. Proponents of terms and definitions that do not follow this process willresult in automatic removal from the DOD Dictionary and movement to the TerminologyRepository of DOD (OSD/JS) Issuances. Any terms identified for removal from OSD/JSissuances will subsequently be removed from the DOD Dictionary and automatically placedin the Terminology Repository of DOD (OSD/JS) Issuances.2. Terminology Categorization (Policy and Joint Doctrine)a. Military Terminology. Standardized military and associated terminology forms thefoundation of joint doctrine. It enables the joint force to organize, plan, train, and executeoperations with a common language that is clearly articulated and universally understood.Since 1948, military terms have been codified in the DOD Dictionary. Although different inpurpose, policy documents also require standardized terminology. While some policy termsare included in the DOD Dictionary, the bulk are codified in the Terminology Repository ofDOD (OSD/JS) Issuances. Policy terms may form the basis of doctrinal terms, furtherdescribe doctrinal concepts, or temporarily fill gaps in joint doctrine until adopted as extantpractice. If included in the DOD Dictionary, policy terms will conform to the CJCSI 5705.01and standing operating procedure guidelines.b. Policy and Joint Doctrine. Policy directs and assigns tasks, prescribes desiredcapabilities, and provides guidance for ensuring the Armed Forces of the United States are1
Explanatory Notesprepared to perform their assigned roles. Implicitly, policy can create new roles andrequirements for new capabilities. Joint doctrine enhances the operational effectiveness ofthe Armed Forces by providing official advice and standardized terminology on topicsrelevant to the employment of military forces. Although joint doctrine is neither policy norstrategy, it serves to make United States policy and strategy effective in the application of USmilitary power. Terminology developed within policy and joint doctrine serves differentpurposes. The terminology required to support the employment of forces (doctrinal terms)may not be optimal for policy developers, whose purpose may be to illuminate resource orrequirement documents. Terminology developed for DOD policy is not limited by theconstraints imposed on doctrine terminology. Policy definitions may provide the basis for thedoctrinal terms. Doctrinal terms cannot be in conflict with the law, regulation, or policy.c. Strategic Effect Terms. Departments and agencies normally define mission taskterms (n - deterrence, stabilization, etc.) instead of strategic effect terms (v) to avoid confusionwithin and between mission areas and levels of engagement. For strategic effect terms, thestandard dictionary definition often applies. The following is a lengthy but not wholeinclusive list of strategic effect terms: advance, assure, coerce, compete, compel, contain,deceive, defeat, degrade, delay, delegitimize, deny, destroy, deter, discredit, disable,discourage, disrupt, divert, engage, enhance, integrate, isolate, kill, maintain, manage,neutralize, prevent, protect, stabilize, suppress, synchronize.3. Terminology Definition DevelopmentThe DOD Dictionary is designed to supplement common English-language dictionarieswith standard terminology for military and associated use. After reviewing policy for criteriaand the DOD Dictionary for existence, developers must consult the Terminology Repositorybefore defaulting to commonly used, English-language dictionaries as a starting point increating new DOD Dictionary terms and definitions. A definition should address the meaningof the term only and should not contain doctrinal or procedural information (i.e., it shouldfocus on describing “what” a term is and not “how” or “why” it is used). If additional textis desired to elaborate on a definition, that information should be provided in the text of thepublication. Accordingly, the following CJCSI 5705.01, Standardization of Military andAssociated Terminology, and standing operating procedure criteria are used to determine theacceptability of terminology for inclusion in the DOD Dictionary:a. The term in a standard, commonly accepted dictionary is inadequate for DOD use.b. The term is not a standard dictionary definition with non-definitional text added.Example: capability - The ability to complete a task or execute a course of action underspecified conditions and level of performance.c. The term is not self-defining. Example: bomber aircraft – An aircraft that is capableof delivery bombs.d. The term is not a policy term that competes or overrides a doctrinal term in theDOD Dictionary.2
Explanatory Notese. The proposed term follows established procedures in this issuance. Verificationmust be provided that the DOD Terminologist approved; otherwise, the term will only bereflected in the Terminology Repository.f. Reflects extant DOD capabilities and practices.g. Of general military or associated significance. Technical or highly specializedterms may be included if they can be defined in easily understood language and if theirinclusion is of general military or associated significance.h. Terms for weaponry are limited to generic weapon systems.i. Are not to consist of or contain shortened word forms (e.g., abbreviations,acronyms, or initialisms).j. Must be UNCLASSIFIED (including shortened word forms) and marked as such ifin controlled (e.g., FOUO) or classified documents.k. Are not prowords, code words, brevity words, or NATO [North Atlantic TreatyOrganization]-only terms.l. Are not Service-specific or functionality-specific unless they are commonlyemployed in US joint force operations.m. An approved joint term with similar definition does not exist.n. Must be consistent with US law, treaties, international agreements, and executiveorders.o. Noun terms should be in singular form.p. With few exceptions, should be general terms, not proper names.q. Cross reference entries (i.e., ‘also called’ terms) will not have a separate entry.Example: ‘Universal Time’ is also called ‘ZULU time,’ but no separate entry for ‘ZULUtime’.r. Terms must appear and be used in the body of the document, not just in its glossary.s. Proposed entries should be written as a definition and not as a description.See CJCSI 5705.01, Standardization of Military and Associated Terminology, EnclosureC, Definition Writing Guide, for specific guidance that should be followed whendeveloping terms and definitions intended for inclusion in the DOD Dictionary.4. Shortened Word Forms (Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Initialisms)The DOD Dictionary includes shortened word forms (abbreviations, acronyms, andinitialisms) for DOD and associated military terms. Shortened word forms in the DOD3
Explanatory NotesDictionary are solely derived from currently approved JP glossaries and not centrallymanaged by the DOD Terminology Program for the joint force. Although all are shortenedversions of a word or phrase, typically by a series of letters, there is a difference.a. An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase pronounced as a word (e.g.,SecDef).b. An acronym is a shortened form of a phrase of words, where the letters of theacronym stand for the terms of its meaning and is also read as a word (e.g., ASAP [as soonas possible]).c. An initialism is a shortened form of a word or phrase that is not spoken as a word;each letter is spoken separately (e.g., DOD).d. Parenthesis Use After Definitions(1) The term associated with an abbreviation, acronym, or initialism is referredto as the definition (e.g., the initialism definition for FOUO is ‘for official use only’). Insome cases, there may be another abbreviation, acronym, or initialism in parenthesisfollowing the definition. If the term is associated with a specific organization, thedefinition will include this tag in parenthesis showing it is an organizational-specific term.For example: ACE -- aviation combat element (USMC) or AFNORTHWEST -- AlliedForces North West Europe (NATO).(2) There should only be a DOD Dictionary-approved abbreviation, acronym, orinitialism in the parenthesis.e. Other Criteria for Shortened Word FormsThe list below is not an exhaustive list of criteria for shortened word forms but isprovided as general guidance for organizations in their creation and management.Shortened word forms reflect those used in individual joint doctrine publications.Additional detail on shortened word form construction and guidance may be found inorganizational standard operating procedures. Avoid overuse of shortened word forms.(1) Must be unclassified and marked as such if in controlled or classifieddocuments. This means a glossary has to be marked unclassified to have the terms anddefinitions considered for inclusion in the DOD Dictionary or Terminology Repository.(2) Must be more than one letter.(3) Should avoid duplicating existing shortened word forms and must only haveone meaning within a single document.(4) Should generally use capital letters.(5) Should only be created when needed and commonly used. All terms do notneed a shortened word form.4
Explanatory Notes(6) Establish in a document only when the term is used more than once withinthe body.(7) Should not be used to create other shortened word forms (e.g., “Director,NRO” does not establish “DNRO,” regardless if “NRO” was established earlier in the text).(8) Should not be established as part of another shortened word form for use laterin the text (e.g., if “C-2X” is being established using “counterintelligence and humanintelligence staff element,” the definition cannot be written as “counterintelligence [CI]and human intelligence [HUMINT] staff element” to establish CI and HUMINT for lateruse).5. Terminology Repository for Department of Defense (Office of the Secretary ofDefense/Joint Staff) IssuancesThe Terminology Repository was established to provide awareness on specific andtechnical policy terms and definitions that reside outside the DOD Dictionary (universal andgeneral terms). The Terminology Repository supports the foundation that the DOD Dictionaryis the primary terminology source. When accessing joint publications or policy, strategy, andplanning documents, users should review both the DOD Dictionary and the TerminologyRepository to develop a full understanding of how a term may be described, defined, or usedto proceed accordingly. It is also recommended that all glossary developers also use the criteriaenumerated in paragraph 2 in maintaining terms and definitions. Like the DOD Dictionary,the Terminology Repository is unclassified and uncontrolled. Unlike the DOD Dictionary, theTerminology Repository is not meant to capture or track shortened word forms such asabbreviations, acronyms, or initialisms. The Terminology Repository can be found on theTerminology Program webpage at m/.The Terminology Repository is updated from policy document glossaries that received newissuance dates and submitted by offices of primary responsibility (OPRs). Issuance OPRspopulate and transmit new issuance-completed glossary content using the DOD TerminologyGlossary Transmit Form found on the Joint Electronic Library. Update/change glossarymodified terms are submitted individually in the form under the same procedures.5
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TERMS AND DEFINITIONSAacceptability — The plan review criterion for assessing whether the contemplated courseof action is proportional, worth the cost, consistent with the law of war, and ismilitarily and politically supportable. See also adequacy; feasibility. (JP 5-0)access — In counterintelligence and intelligence use, a. a way or means of approach toidentify a target; or b. exploitable proximity to or ability to approach an individual,facility, or information that enables target to carry out the intended mission. (JP 2-01.2)accompanying supplies — Unit supplies that deploy with forces. (JP 4-01.5)accountability — The obligation imposed by law or lawful order or regulation on an officeror other person for keeping accurate record of property, documents, or funds. (JP 1)acoustic intelligence — Intelligence derived from the collection and processing of acousticphenomena. (JP 2-0)acquisition and cross-servicing agreement — Agreement, negotiated on a bilateral basiswith countries or international organizations, that allow United States forces toexchange most common types of support, including food, fuel, transportation,ammunition, and equipment. Also called ACSA. See also cross-servicing. (JP 3-16)action phase — In amphibious operations, the period of time between the arrival of thelanding forces of the amphibious force in the operational area and the accomplishmentof their mission. See also amphibious force; amphibious operation; landing force;mission. (JP 3-02)activation — Order to active duty (other than for training) in the federal service. See alsoactive duty; federal service. (JP 4-05)active defense — The employment of limited offensive action and counterattacks to denya contested area or position to the enemy. See also passive defense. (JP 3-60)active duty — Full-time duty in the active military service of the United States, includingactive duty or full-time training duty in the Reserve Component. See also active dutyfor training; inactive duty training. (JP 4-05)active duty for training — A tour of active duty that is used for training members of theReserve Component to provide trained units and qualified persons to fill the needs ofthe Armed Forces of the United States in time of war or national emergency and suchother times as the national security requires. (JP 4-05)Active Guard and Reserve — National Guard and Reserve members who are onvoluntary active duty providi
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