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Terms for subject United States (7423 entries)

Constitutionally Unified Republic For Everyone	CURE
constraint	In the context of joint operation planning, a requirement placed on the command by a higher command that dictates an action, thus restricting freedom of action
Construction Accident Reduction Emphasis	CARE
Construction Industry Scheme	CIS
Construction Permit	CP
consumer	Person or agency that uses information or intelligence produced by either its own staff or other agencies
Consumer Confidence Index	CCI
Consumer Information Statement	CIS
Consumer Protection Trends	CPT
consumption rate	The average quantity of an item consumed or expended during a given time interval, expressed in quantities by the most appropriate unit of measurement per applicable stated basis
contact mine	A mine detonated by physical contact
contact point	In land warfare, a point on the terrain, easily identifiable, where two or more units are required to make contact.
contact point	In air operations, the position at which a mission leader makes radio contact with an air control agency
contact point	In personnel recovery, a location where isolated personnel can establish contact with recovery forces.
contact procedure	Predesignated actions taken by isolated personnel and recovery forces that permit link-up between the two parties in hostile territory
container	An article of transport equipment that meets American National Standards Institute/International Organization for Standardization standards that is designed to facilitate and optimize the carriage of goods by one or more modes of transportation without intermediate handling of the contents
container control officer	A designated official (E6 or above or civilian equivalent) within a command, installation, or activity who is responsible for control, reporting, use, and maintenance of all Department of Defense-owned and controlled intermodal containers and equipment from time received until dispatched
container management	Planning, organizing, directing, and executing functions and responsibilities required to provide effective use of Department of Defense and Military Department owned, leased, or controlled International Organization for Standardization containers.
container-handling equipment	Items of materials-handling equipment required to specifically receive, maneuver, and dispatch International Organization for Standardization containers
containership	A ship, usually non-self-sustaining, specially constructed and equipped to carry only containers without associated equipment, in all available cargo spaces, either below or above deck.