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As Amended Through 15 March 2013
point of employment — In distribution operations, a physical location designated by the
commander at the tactical level where force employment, emplacement, or commodity
consumption occurs. (JP 4-09)
point of need — In distribution operations, a physical location within a desired operational
area designated by the geographic combatant commander or subordinate commander as
a receiving point for forces or materiel, for subsequent use or consumption. (JP 4-09)
point of origin — In distribution operations, the beginning point of a deployment,
redeployment, or movement where forces or materiel are located. (JP 4-09)
polar orbit — A satellite orbit in which the satellite passes over the North and South Poles
on each orbit, and eventually passes over all points on the earth. The angle of
inclination between the equator and a polar orbit is 90 degrees. (JP 3-14)
population at risk — The strength in personnel of a given force structure in terms of which
casualty rates are stated. Also called PAR. (JP 4-02)
port complex — One or more port areas whose activities are geographically linked either
because these areas are dependent on a common inland transport system or because
they constitute a common initial destination for convoys. (JP 4-01.5)
port of debarkation — The geographic point at which cargo or personnel are discharged.
This may be a seaport or aerial port of debarkation; for unit requirements; it may or
may not coincide with the destination. Also called POD. See also port of
embarkation. (JP 4-0)
port of embarkation — The geographic point in a routing scheme from which cargo or
personnel depart. Also called POE. See also port of debarkation. (JP 4-01.2)
port operations group — A task-organized unit, located at the seaport of embarkation
and/or debarkation that assists and provides support in the loading and/or unloading and
staging of personnel, supplies, and equipment from shipping. Also called POG. See
also landing force support party; task organization. (JP 3-35)
port security — The safeguarding of vessels, harbors, ports, waterfront facilities, and cargo
from internal threats such as destruction, loss, or injury from sabotage or other
subversive acts; accidents; thefts; or other causes of similar nature. See also physical
security; security. (JP 3-10)
port support activity — A tailorable support organization composed of mobilization
station assets that ensures the equipment of the deploying units is ready to load. Also
called PSA. See also support. (JP 3-35)
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