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

As Amended Through 15 August 2011
particular common-user logistic supply or service to other Service components,
multinational partners, other governmental agencies, or nongovernmental agencies as
directed by the combatant commander. See also common-user logistics; lead Service
or agency for common-user logistics. (JP 4-07)
dominant user concept — The concept that the Service that is the principal consumer will
have the responsibility for performance of a support workload for all using Services.
double agent — Agent in contact with two opposing intelligence services, only one of
which is aware of the double contact or quasi-intelligence services. Also called DA.
(JP 2-01.2)
downgrade — To determine that classified information requires, in the interests of national
security, a lower degree of protection against unauthorized disclosure than currently
provided, coupled with a changing of the classification designation to reflect such a
lower degree. (JP 3-08)
downloading — An operation that removes airborne weapons or stores from an aircraft.
(JP 3-04)
draft — 1. The conscription of qualified citizens in military service. See also active duty;
Military Service. (JP 4-05) 2. The depth of water that a vessel requires to float freely;
the depth of a vessel from the water line to the keel. See also watercraft. (JP 4-01.6)
drone — A land, sea, or air vehicle that is remotely or automatically controlled. (JP 3-52)
drop altitude — The altitude above mean sea level at which airdrop is executed. See also
drop height. (JP 3-17)
drop height — The vertical distance between the drop zone and the aircraft. See also drop
altitude. (JP 3-17)
drop zone — A specific area upon which airborne troops, equipment, or supplies are
airdropped. Also called DZ. (JP 3-17)
drug interdiction — A continuum of events focused on interrupting illegal drugs smuggled
by air, sea, or land. Normally consists of several phases – cueing, detection, sorting,
monitoring, interception, handover, disruption, endgame, and apprehension – some
which may occur simultaneously. See also counterdrug operations. (JP 3-07.4)
dry deck shelter — A shelter module that attaches to the hull of a specially configured
submarine to provide the submarine with the capability to launch and recover special
operations personnel, vehicles, and equipment while submerged. The dry deck shelter
provides a working environment at one atmosphere for the special operations element
during transit and has structural integrity to the collapse depth of the host submarine.
Also called DDS. (JP 3-05.1)
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