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

As Amended Through 15 August 2011
dual-capable aircraft — Allied and US fighter aircraft tasked and configured to perform
either conventional or theater nuclear missions. Also called DCA.
dual (multi)-purpose weapons — Weapons which possess the capability for effective
application in two or more basically different military functions and/or levels of
conflict.
dual-purpose weapon — A weapon designed for delivering effective fire against air or
surface targets.
dual-role tanker — Dual-role tankers carry support personnel, supplies, and equipment for
the deploying force while escorting and/or refueling combat aircraft to the area of
responsibility. Dual-role tankers can minimize the total lift requirement while
providing critical cargo and personnel at the combat aircraft’s time of arrival. See also
air refueling. (JP 3-17)
due in — Quantities of materiel scheduled to be received from vendors, repair facilities,
assembly operation, interdepot transfers, and other sources.
dummy — See decoy.
duty status - whereabouts unknown — A transitory casualty status, applicable only to
military personnel, that is used when the responsible commander suspects the member
may be a casualty whose absence is involuntary, but does not feel sufficient evidence
currently exists to make a definite determination of missing or deceased. Also called
DUSTWUN. See also casualty status.
dwell time — 1. The time cargo remains in a terminal’s in-transit storage area while
awaiting shipment by clearance transportation. (JP 4-01.6) 2. The length of time a
target is expected to remain in one location. (JP 3-60) 3. The period of time between
the release from involuntary active and the reporting date for a subsequent tour of
active duty pursuant to Title 10, United States Code, Section 12302. Such time
includes any voluntary active duty performed between two periods of involuntary
active duty pursuant to Title 10, United States Code, Section 12302. (DODD 1235.10)
dynamic targeting — Targeting that prosecutes targets identified too late, or not selected
for action in time to be included in deliberate targeting. (JP 3-60)
dynamic threat assessment — An intelligence assessment developed by the Defense
Intelligence Agency that details the threat, capabilities, and intentions of adversaries in
each of the priority plans in the Contingency Planning Guidance. Also called DTA.
(JP 2-0)
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