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As Amended Through 15 March 2013
operations security survey — A collection effort by a team of subject matter experts to
reproduce the intelligence image projected by a specific operation or function
simulating hostile intelligence processes. (JP 3-13.3)
operations security vulnerability — A condition in which friendly actions provide
operations security indicators that may be obtained and accurately evaluated by an
adversary in time to provide a basis for effective adversary decision making.
(JP 3-13.3)
operations support element — An element that is responsible for all administrative,
operations support and services support functions within the counterintelligence and
human intelligence staff element of a joint force intelligence directorate. Also called
OSE. (JP 2-01.2)
operations to restore order — Operations intended to halt violence and support, reinstate,
or establish civil authorities so that indigenous police forces can effectively enforce the
law and restore civil authority. See also operation; peace operations. (JP 3-07.3)
opportune lift — That portion of lift capability available for use after planned requirements
have been met. (JP 4-02)
ordered departure — A procedure by which the number of US Government personnel,
their dependents, or both are reduced at a foreign service post. Departure is directed by
the Department of State (initiated by the chief of mission or the Secretary of State) to
designated safe havens with implementation of the combatant commander
noncombatant evacuation operations plan. (JP 3-68)
order of battle — The identification, strength, command structure, and disposition of the
personnel, units, and equipment of any military force. Also called OB; OOB.
(JP 2-01.3)
ordnance — Explosives, chemicals, pyrotechnics, and similar stores, e.g., bombs, guns and
ammunition, flares, smoke, or napalm. (JP 3-15)
ordnance handling — Applies to those individuals who engage in the breakout, lifting, or
repositioning of ordnance or explosive devices in order to facilitate storage or stowage,
assembly or disassembly, loading or downloading, or transporting. (JP 3-04)
organic — Assigned to and forming an essential part of a military organization. Organic
parts of a unit are those listed in its table of organization for the Army, Air Force, and
Marine Corps, and are assigned to the administrative organizations of the operating
forces for the Navy.
organizational equipment — Referring to method of use: signifies that equipment (other
than individual equipment) used in furtherance of the common mission of an
organization or unit. See also equipment.
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