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Military
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AO
area of operations
area of operations
A geographical area, usually defined by lateral, forward, and rear boundaries assigned to a commander, by a higher commander, in which he has responsibility and the authority to conduct military operations. That portion of an area necessary for military operations and for the administration of such operations;
(NATO)
An operational area defined by a joint commander for land or maritime forces to conduct military activities. Normally, an area of operations does not encompass the entire joint operations area of the joint commander, but is sufficient in size for the joint force component commander to accomplish assigned missions and protect forces.
APC
area of positive control
area of responsibility
A designated area in a region of armed conflict, where the entire responsibility for achieving objectives of peace support operations lies with the commander of the force stationed in the said area.
area of responsibility
Geographical area of ground, sea or air under the command of a commander who has the necessary authority and power to exercise it. This responsibility is normally extended to intelligence collection, conduct of operations, control of movements and possibly the maintenance and protection of facilities, but it can also be limited to a specific domain. The geographical area associated with a combatant command within a combatant commander has authority to plan and conduct operations.
area of responsibility
The geographical area assigned to each NATO strategic command and to each regional command of Strategic Command Europe. 2. In naval usage, a predefined area of enemy terrain for which supporting ships are responsible for covering by fire on known targets or targets of opportunity and observation
ARC
area of responsibility center
area of specialization
Wide group of professional activities, close to the concept of career. Considered globally, it offers a continuous and complete professional development.
AO
area office
Area Operations Control Center
AOCC
Area Optical Evaluation Center
AOEC
Area Organizational Maintenance Shop
AOMS
AOMS
area organizational maintenance shops
APO
area petroleum office
APO
area petroleum officer
ARP
area radar plot
area reconnaissance
Action aimed at reconnoitering routes existing in this area, in order to determine their viability, class and traffic flow.
Area Records Officer
ARO
ARS
area resupply
ASO
area safety officer
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