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Terms for subject Military (73214 entries)

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
Building Lifecycle Interoperable Software	BLIS
buildup	Planned process aiming to achieve, within a predetermined timetable, the engagement of the units whose operational readiness has been upgraded. It can concern all of the “major mission” component, or only a few modules of the considered formation or unit. The buildup phase follows the upgrade of operational readiness.
Built In Test	BIT
built-up area	A concentration of structures, facilities, and population, such as villages, cities, and towns.
bulk	blk
Bulk Data Service	BDS
bulk fuel	Fuel stored in very large tanks and transported in tank trucks or tank wagons.
bulk petroleum product	A liquid petroleum product transported by various means and stored in tanks or containers having an individual fill capacity greater than 250 litres.