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Terms for subject United States (7706 entries)

Implementing Electronic Government	IEG
implied task	In the context of joint operation planning, a task derived during mission analysis that an organization must perform or prepare to perform to accomplish a specified task or the mission, but which is not stated in the higher headquarters order
implied task (JP 5-0) split-mission oriented protective posture	The concept of maintaining heightened protective posture only in those areas (or zones) that are contaminated, allowing personnel in uncontaminated areas to continue to operate in a reduced posture
Import Administration	IA
Impossible Mission Force	IMF
imprest fund	A cash fund of a fixed amount established through an advance of funds, without appropriation change, to an authorized imprest fund cashier to effect immediate cash payments of relatively small amounts for authorized purchases of supplies and nonpersonal services
improv	improvisation	Val_Sh­ips
Improved Trade Agreement	ITA
improvised explosive device	A weapon that is fabricated or emplaced in an unconventional manner incorporating destructive, lethal, noxious, pyrotechnic, or incendiary chemicals designed to kill, destroy, incapacitate, harass, deny mobility, or distract
in conjunction	in tandem	Val_Sh­ips
in droves	in large numbers	Val_Sh­ips
In House	IH
In Situ Update	ISU
in support of	Assisting or protecting another formation, unit, or organization while remaining under original control
In The Canal	ITC
in-transit visibility	The ability to track the identity, status, and location of Department of Defense units, and non-unit cargo (excluding bulk petroleum, oils, and lubricants) and passengers; patients; and personal property from origin to consignee or destination across the range of military operations
inactive duty training	Authorized training performed by a member of a Reserve Component not on active duty or active duty for training and consisting of regularly scheduled unit training assemblies, additional training assemblies, periods of appropriate duty or equivalent training, and any special additional duties authorized for Reserve Component personnel by the Secretary concerned, and performed by them in connection with the prescribed activities of the organization in which they are assigned with or without pay
inactive status	Status of reserve members on an inactive status list of a Reserve Component or assigned to the Inactive Army National Guard
incapacitating agent	A chemical agent, which produces temporary disabling conditions that can be physical or mental and persist for hours or days after exposure to the agent has ceased
incident	An occurrence, caused by either human action or natural phenomena, that requires action to prevent or minimize loss of life, or damage, loss of, or other risks to property, information, and/or natural resources