Joint Publication 1-02 DoD Dictionary of Military ... - AcqNotes.com

As Amended Through 15 August 2011
defense message system — Consists of all hardware, software, procedures, standards,
facilities, and personnel used to exchange messages electronically.
Defense Meteorological Satellite Program — Military weather satellite controlled by
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Also called DMSP.
defense readiness condition — A uniform system of progressive alert postures for use
between the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the commanders of unified and
specified commands and for use by the Services. Defense readiness conditions are
graduated to match situations of varying military severity (status of alert). Defense
readiness conditions are identified by the short title DEFCON (5), (4), (3), (2), and (1),
as appropriate. Also called DEFCON.
Defense Satellite Communications System — Geosynchronous military communications
satellites that provide high data rate communications for military forces, diplomatic
corps, and the White House. The Defense Satellite Communications System provides
long-haul super-high frequency 7/8 gigahertz voice and high data rate communications
for fixed and transportable terminals, and extends mobile service to a limited number of
ships and aircraft. Also called DSCS. (JP 3-14)
defense support of civil authorities — Support provided by US Federal military forces,
Department of Defense civilians, Department of Defense contract personnel,
Department of Defense component assets, and National Guard forces (when the
Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the governors of the affected states, elects
and requests to use those forces in Title 32, United States Code, status) in response to
requests for assistance from civil authorities for domestic emergencies, law
enforcement support, and other domestic activities, or from qualifying entities for
special events. Also called DSCA. Also known as civil support. (DODD 3025.18)
Defense Support Program — Satellites that provide early warning of missile launches; the
first line of defense against missile attack against North America. Also called DSP.
(JP 3-14)
defense support to public diplomacy — Those activities and measures taken by the
Department of Defense components to support and facilitate public diplomacy efforts
of the United States Government. Also called DSPD. (JP 3-13)
Defense Switched Network — Component of the Defense Communications System that
handles Department of Defense voice, data, and video communications. Also called
DSN. See also Defense Communications System. (JP 6-0)
Defense Transportation System — That portion of the Nation’s transportation
infrastructure that supports Department of Defense common-user transportation needs
across the range of military operations. It consists of those common-user military and
commercial assets, services, and systems organic to, contracted for, or controlled by the
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