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Terms for subject United States (7706 entries)

forward operating base	An airfield used to support tactical operations without establishing full support facilities
forward operating site	A scaleable location outside the United States and US territories intended for rotational use by operating forces. Such expandable "warm facilities" may be maintained with a limited US military support presence and possibly pre-positioned equipment. Forward operating sites support rotational rather than permanently stationed forces and are a focus for bilateral and regional training
forward presence	Maintaining forward-deployed or stationed forces overseas to demonstrate national resolve, strengthen alliances, dissuade potential adversaries, and enhance the ability to respond quickly to contingencies
forward resuscitative care	Care provided as close to the point of injury as possible based on current operational requirements to attain stabilization, achieve the most efficient use of life-and-limb saving medical treatment, and provide essential care so the patient can tolerate evacuation, which is known as Role 2 care in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization doctrine
forward-looking infrared	An airborne, electro-optical thermal imaging device that detects far-infrared energy, converts the energy into an electronic signal, and provides a visible image for day or night viewing
foundation geospatial-intelligence data	The base underlying data to provide context and a framework for display and visualization of the environment to support analysis operations and intelligence, which consists of: features; elevation; controlled imagery; geodetic sciences; geographic names and boundaries; aeronautical, maritime and human geography
Fourth Quarter Economic Outlook	FQEO
Fraction Of Population	FOP
fragmentary order	An abbreviated form of an operation order issued as needed after an operation order to change or modify that order or to execute a branch or sequel to that order
frank	frankfurter
Frantic Random Activities Period	FRAP
frat	fraternity
FRBCL	Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
Free And Appropriate Public Education	FAPE
Free And Secure Trade	FAST
free drop	The dropping of equipment or supplies from an aircraft without the use of parachutes
free fall	A parachute maneuver in which the parachute is manually activated at the discretion of the jumper or automatically at a preset altitude
free mail	Correspondence of a personal nature that weighs less than 11 ounces, to include audio and video recording tapes, from a member of the Armed Forces or designated civilian, mailed postage free from a Secretary of Defense approved free mail zone
Free Referenda And Elections Electronically	FREE
Free Speech Movement	FSM