jp1_02

As Amended Through 15 March 2013
search and rescue point — A predesignated specific location, relative to which isolated
personnel provide their position to recovery forces. Also called SARDOT. (JP 3-50)
search and rescue region — An area of defined dimensions, recognized by the
International Civil Aviation Organization, International Maritime Organization, or
other cognizant international body, and associated with a rescue coordination center
within which search and rescue services are provided. See also inland search and
rescue region. (JP 3-50)
sea state — A scale that categorizes the force of progressively higher seas by wave height.
(JP 4-01.6)
sea surveillance — (*) The systematic observation of surface and subsurface sea areas by
all available and practicable means primarily for the purpose of locating, identifying
and determining the movements of ships, submarines, and other vehicles, friendly and
enemy, proceeding on or under the surface of the world’s seas and oceans. See also
surveillance.
seaward launch point — A designated point off the coast from which special operations
forces will launch to proceed to the beach to conduct operations. Also called SLP. See
also seaward recovery point. (JP 3-05.1)
seaward recovery point — A designated point off the coast to which special operations
forces will proceed for recovery by submarine or other means of recovery. Also called
SRP. See also seaward launch point. (JP 3-05.1)
secondary loads — Unit equipment, supplies, and major end items that are transported in
the beds of organic vehicles.
secret — Security classification that shall be applied to information, the unauthorized
disclosure of which reasonably could be expected to cause serious damage to the
national security that the original classification authority is able to identify or describe.
(EO 13526)
Secretary of a Military Department — The Secretary of the Air Force, Army, or Navy.
SECRET Internet Protocol Router Network — The worldwide SECRET-level packet
switch network that uses high-speed internet protocol routers and high-capacity
Defense Information Systems Network circuitry. Also called SIPRNET. See also
Defense Information Systems Network. (JP 6-0)
section — 1. As applied to ships or naval aircraft, a tactical subdivision of a division. 2. A
subdivision of an office, installation, territory, works, or organization; especially a
major subdivision of a staff. 3. A tactical unit of the Army and Marine Corps smaller
than a platoon and larger than a squad. 4. An area in a warehouse extending from one
wall to the next; usually the largest subdivision of one floor. (JP 3-33)
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