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Terms for subject Military (71894 entries)

Budget Execution Review	BER
Budget Increment Package	BIP
Budget Line Identification (or Item) Number	BLIN
Budget Review Committee	BRC
Budgeted Cost of Work Performed	BCWP
Budgeted End Strength	BES
BUEC	backup emergency communications
BUFC	backup flight control
BUFF	Buffalo
buffer distance	Distance added to the radius of safety in order to take into account the horizontal dispersion of fires. It depends on the level of risk accepted by the command authority. 2. Horizontal distance which, when added to the radius of safety will give the desired assurance that the specified degree of risk will not be exceeded (normally expressed quantitatively in multiples of the delivery error)
buffer distance	In nuclear warfare: 1. The horizontal distance which, when added to the radius of safety, will give the desired assurance that the specified degree of risk will not be exceeded. The buffer distance is normally expressed quantitatively in multiples of the delivery error. 2. The vertical distance which is added to the fallout safe-height of burst in order to determine a desired height of burst which will provide the desired assurance that militarily significant fallout will not occur. It is normally expressed quantitatively in multiples of the vertical error
Buffer Recoil Mechanism	BRM
buffer zone	A defined area controlled by a peace operations force from which disputing or belligerent forces have been excluded. A buffer zone is formed to create an area of separation between disputing or belligerent forces and reduce the risk of renewed conflict. Also called area of separation in some United Nations operations.
buffer zone	A designated area between the positions of the parties in conflict, agreed upon by the states concerned
bugler	bglr
bugler	br
build a fighting position	Organize the terrain or existing facilities in order to enable the mounted or dismounted troops to observe and/or use their weapons while staying protected of direct fire.
build-up	The procedures by which the attainment of prescribed strength is achieved.
Building Antenna Span And Earth	BASE
Building Integrity Initiative	A NATO initiative, launched in November 2007, aimed at reducing the risk of corruption through raising awareness, promoting transparency, strengthening accountability etc. in the security sector