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As Amended Through 15 March 2013
holding point — A geographically or electronically defined location used in stationing
aircraft in flight in a predetermined pattern in accordance with air traffic control
clearance. (JP 3-50)
homeland — The physical region that includes the continental United States, Alaska,
Hawaii, United States possessions and territories, and surrounding territorial waters and
airspace. (JP 3-28)
homeland defense — The protection of United States sovereignty, territory, domestic
population, and critical defense infrastructure against external threats and aggression or
other threats as directed by the President. Also called HD. (JP 3-27)
homeland security — A concerted national effort to prevent terrorist attacks within the
United States; reduce America’s vulnerability to terrorism, major disasters, and other
emergencies; and minimize the damage and recover from attacks, major disasters, and
other emergencies that occur. Also called HS. (JP 3-28)
home station — The permanent location of active duty units and Reserve Component units
(e.g., location of armory or reserve center). See also active duty; Reserve
Component. (JP 4-05)
homing — The technique whereby a mobile station directs itself, or is directed, towards a
source of primary or reflected energy, or to a specified point. (JP 3-50)
homing adaptor — A device which, when used with an aircraft radio receiver, produces
aural and/or visual signals that indicate the direction of a transmitting radio station with
respect to the heading of the aircraft. (JP 3-50)
honey pot — A trap set to detect, deflect, or in some manner counteract attempts at
unauthorized use of information systems. Generally it consists of a computer, data, or a
network site that appears to be part of a network, but is actually isolated, (un)protected,
and monitored, and which seems to contain information or a resource of value to
attackers. (JP 3-13.4)
horizontal stowage — The lateral distribution of unit equipment or categories of supplies
so that they can be unloaded simultaneously from two or more holds. (JP 3-02.1)
hostage rescue — A personnel recovery method used to recover isolated personnel who are
specifically designated as hostages. Also called HR. (JP 3-50)
host country — A nation which permits, either by written agreement or official invitation,
government representatives and/or agencies of another nation to operate, under
specified conditions, within its borders. (JP 2-01.2)
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