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Terms for subject United States (7423 entries)

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Formal Quality Program	FQP
formerly restricted data	Information removed from the restricted data category upon a joint determination by the Department of Energy (or antecedent agencies) and Department of Defense that such information relates primarily to the military utilization of atomic weapons and that such information can be adequately safeguarded as classified defense information
forward air controller	An officer (aviator/pilot) member of the tactical air control party who, from a forward ground or airborne position, controls aircraft in close air support of ground troops
forward air controller (airborne)	A specifically trained and qualified aviation officer, normally an airborne extension of the tactical air control party, who exercises control from the air of aircraft engaged in close air support of ground troops
forward area	An area in proximity to combat
forward arming and refueling point	A temporary facility, organized, equipped, and deployed to provide fuel and ammunition necessary for the employment of aviation maneuver units in combat
forward aviation combat engineering	A mobility operation in which engineers perform tasks in support of forward aviation ground facilities
forward edge of the battle area	The foremost limits of a series of areas in which ground combat units are deployed, excluding the areas in which the covering or screening forces are operating, designated to coordinate fire support, the positioning of forces, or the maneuver of units
forward line of own troops	A line that indicates the most forward positions of friendly forces in any kind of military operation at a specific time
Forward Looking Infrared Radar	FLIR
forward observer	An observer operating with front line troops trained to adjust ground or naval gunfire and pass back battlefield information
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