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named area of interest — The geospatial area or systems node or link against which
information that will satisfy a specific information requirement can be collected.
Named areas of interest are usually selected to capture indications of adversary courses
of action, but also may be related to conditions of the operational environment. Also
called NAI. See also area of interest. (JP 2-01.3)
nap-of-the-earth flight — See terrain flight.
narcoterrorism — Terrorism that is linked to illicit drug trafficking. (JP 3-07.4)
National Air Mobility System — A broad and comprehensive system of civilian and
military capabilities and organizations that provides the President and Secretary of
Defense and combatant commanders with rapid global mobility. This system
effectively integrates the management of airlift, air refueling, and air mobility support
assets, processes, and procedures into an integrated whole. Also called NAMS. See
also airlift; air mobility; air refueling. (JP 3-17)
national capital region — A geographic area encompassing the District of Columbia and
eleven local jurisdictions in the State of Maryland and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Also called NCR. (JP 3-28)
National Communications System — The telecommunications system that results from
the technical and operational integration of the separate telecommunications systems of
the several executive branch departments and agencies having a significant
telecommunications capability. Also called NCS. (JP 6-0)
national critical infrastructure and key assets — The infrastructure and assets vital to a
nation’s security, governance, public health and safety, economy, and public
confidence. They include telecommunications, electrical power systems, gas and oil
distribution and storage, water supply systems, banking and finance, transportation,
emergency services, industrial assets, information systems, and continuity of
government operations. Also called NCI&KA. (JP 3-28)
National Defense Reserve Fleet — 1. Including the Maritime Administration Ready
Reserve Force, a fleet composed of ships acquired and maintained by the Maritime
Administration for use in mobilization or emergency. 2. Less the Maritime
Administration Ready Reserve Force, a fleet composed of the older dry cargo ships,
tankers, troop transports, and other assets in Maritime Administration’s custody that are
maintained at a relatively low level of readiness. Also called NDRF. See also
Maritime Administration Ready Reserve Force. (JP 4-01.2)
national defense strategy — A document approved by the Secretary of Defense for
applying the Armed Forces of the United States in coordination with Department of
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