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Terms for subject Military (71893 entries)

AEO	advance engineering order
AEM	advance evaluation note
AFATDS	advance field artillery tactical data system
advance force	A temporary organization within the amphibious task force which precedes the main body to the objective area. Its function is to participate in preparing the objective for the main assault by conducting such operations as reconnaissance, seizure of supporting positions, minesweeping, preliminary bombardment, underwater demolitions, and air support.
advance force	A temporary organization within the amphibious task force which precedes the main body to the objective area. Its function is to participate in preparing the for the main assault by conducting such operations as reconnaissance, seizure of supporting positions, minesweeping, preliminary bombardment, underwater demolitions, and air support
advance force operations	In amphibious operations, operations led by units of the amphibious force, and detached forward of this force, in order to prepare the AOA (Amphibious objective area) and especially to reduce the threat. Taking place before the landing, these operations always comprise one last reconnaissance of the breaching sites. They can include mine warfare operations, air actions, fires aimed at the ground as well as the destruction of underwater or ground obstacles.
advance funds	Funds put at the disposal of troop units and related organizations enabling them to face easily the principal and accessory personnel charges and the food expenses. These funds are equal to two months of expenditure (metropolitan France) or three months (overseas) and are charged against credits received in advance (in December) before the following budget period. They are periodically renewed according to the actuals expenses. They can be reevaluated and are discharged during the year's last quarter.
advance guard	Close security detachment sent ahead of a marching troup to provide it with intelligence, to cover it and to facilitate its engagement.
ADVGD	advance guard
AG	advance guard
AGT	advance guidance technology
Advance Helicopter Improvement Program	AHIP
AVS	advance in schedule
Advance Lightweight Torpedo	MK-5O
Advance Narrow-band Digital Voice Terminal	ANDVT
ADVDISC	advance of allotment
ADVDISC	advance of allotment
APA	advance of pay and allowance
AOI	advance ordering information
Advance Party	AP