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As Amended Through 15 March 2013
automated identification technology — A suite of tools for facilitating total asset visibility
source data capture and transfer. Automated identification technology includes a
variety of devices, such as bar codes, magnetic strips, optical memory cards, and radio
frequency tags for marking or “tagging” individual items, multi-packs, equipment, air
pallets, or containers, along with the hardware and software required to create the
devices, read the information on them, and integrate that information with other logistic
information. Also called AIT. (JP 3-35)
Automated Repatriation Reporting System — The Defense Manpower Data Center uses
this system to track the status of noncombatant evacuees after they have arrived in an
initial safe haven in the United States. (JP 3-68)
automatic approach and landing — A control mode in which the aircraft’s speed and
flight path are automatically controlled for approach, flare-out, and landing. (JP 3-52)
autonomous operation — In air defense, the mode of operation assumed by a unit after it
has lost all communications with higher echelonsforcing the unit commander to assume
full responsibility for control of weapons and engagement of hostile targets. (JP 3-01)
available-to-load date — A date specified for each unit in a time-phased force and
deployment data indicating when that unit will be ready to load at the point of
embarkation. Also called ALD. (JP 5-0)
avenue of approach — An air or ground route of an attacking force of a given size leading
to its objective or to key terrain in its path. Also called AA. (JP 2-01.3)
aviation medicine — The special field of medicine which is related to the biological and
psychological problems of flight. (JP 4-02)
axis of advance — A line of advance assigned for purposes of control; often a road or a
group of roads, or a designated series of locations, extending in the direction of the
enemy. (JP 3-03)
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