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As Amended Through 15 March 2013
required delivery date — The date that a force must arrive at the destination and complete
unloading. Also called RDD. (JP 5-0)
requirements management system — A system for the management of theater and
national imagery collection requirements that provides automated tools for users in
support of submission, review, and validation of imagery nominations as requirements
to be tasked on national or Department of Defense imagery collection, production, and
exploitation resources. Also called RMS. See also imagery. (JP 2-01)
requiring activity — A military or other designated supported organization that identifies
and receives contracted support during military operations. See also supported unit.
(JP 4-10)
requisitioning objective — The maximum quantities of materiel to be maintained on hand
and on order to sustain current operations. It will consist of the sum of stocks
represented by the operating level, safety level, and the order and shipping time or
procurement lead time, as appropriate.
rescue combat air patrol — An aircraft patrol provided over that portion of an objective
area in which recovery operations are being conducted for the purpose of intercepting
and destroying hostile aircraft. Also called RESCAP. See also combat air patrol.
(JP 3-50)
rescue coordination center — A unit, recognized by International Civil Aviation
Organization, International Maritime Organization, or other cognizant international
body, responsible for promoting efficient organization of search and rescue services
and coordinating the conduct of search and rescue operations within a search and
rescue region. Also called RCC. (JP 3-50)
reserve — 1. Portion of a body of troops that is kept to the rear, or withheld from action at
the beginning of an engagement, in order to be available for a decisive movement. 2.
Members of the Military Services who are not in active service but who are subject to
call to active duty. 3. Portion of an appropriation or contract authorization held or set
aside for future operations or contingencies and, in respect to which, administrative
authorization to incur commitments or obligations has been withheld. See also
operational reserve.
Reserve Component — The Armed Forces of the United States Reserve Component
consists of: a. the Army National Guard of the United States; b. the Army Reserve; c.
the Navy Reserve; d. the Marine Corps Reserve; e. the Air National Guard of the
United States; f. the Air Force Reserve; and g. the Coast Guard Reserve. Also called
RC. See also component; reserve. (JP 4-05)
Reserve Component category — The category that identifies an individual’s status in the
Reserve Component. The three Reserve Component categories are Ready Reserve,
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