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Terms for subject Military (71893 entries)

delaying operation	At the operation al level of war, complex form of defensive combat, whereby one accepts to lose ground in order, either to delay the enemy, thus gaining time, or to place the enemy in a situation or on a terrain more likely to permit his destruction. 2. (NATO) An operation in which a force under pressure trades space for time by slowing down the enemy's momentum and inflicting maximum damage on the enemy.
delaying operation	An operation in which a force under pressure trades space for time by slowing down the enemy’s momentum and inflicting maximum damage on the enemy without, in principle, becoming decisively engaged
delegate	To confide authority, and hence the power to decide according to the delegated tasks in order to reach an objective, to another person. Tasks are only means to reach the objective. It is the objective which gives its meaning to the delegation. Ordering tasks to be carried out is not delegating. To delegate means: 1. to define clear limits and clarify the delegated powers, 2. to negotiate with the agent and not to impose; 3. to accept to fully give the power; 4. to control afterwards; 5. to give the agent the necessary authority; 6. not to intervene, except to take the delegation back; 7. to accept that errors can be made; 9. to remain responsible.
Delegated Production	DP
Delegated Production Program	DPP
Delegated Production System	DPS
delegation of authority	An action by which a commander assigns to a subordinate commander a clearly stated part of his authority.
delegation of authority	Action by which a commander assigns to a subordinate commander a clearly stated part of his authority. The ultimate responsibility can never be entirely given. However, delegation of authority implies the delegation of a number of responsibilities. The scope of the delegation of authority must be clearly defined.
deliberate attack (to make a)	Destroy or, at least, neutralize the enemy through a brutal and powerful action, and finish the work with the rapid engagement of combat units, especially armored and mechanized ones. (FRA)
deliberate breaching	The creation of a lane through a minefield or a clear route through a barrier or fortification, which is systematically planned and carried out.
deliberate breaching	The creation of a lane through a minefield or a clear route through a barrier or fortification, which is systematically planned and carried out
deliberate crossing	The crossing of an inland water obstacle that requires extensive planning and detailed preparations.
deliberate defense	A defense normally organized when out of contact with the enemy or when contact with the enemy is not imminent and time for organization is available. It normally includes an extensive fortified zone incorporating pillboxes, forts, and communication systems.
Deliberate Planning Process	DPP
Deliberative General Intelligence	DGI
delimitation of frontier	Determination of the general direction of a border line between states, by negotiation. Demarcation of the frontier is based on its delimitation
DELINT	delivery unit
DDRL	deliverable data requirements list
DIL	deliverable items list
DD/S	delivered sound