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

As Amended Through 15 August 2011
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gap (imagery) — Any space where imagery fails to meet minimum coverage requirements.
This might be a space not covered by imagery or a space where the minimum specified
overlap was not obtained.
gear — A general term for a collection of spars, ropes, blocks, and equipment used for
lifting and stowing cargo and ships stores. (JP 4-01.6)
general agency agreement — A contract between the Maritime Administration and a
steamship company which, as general agent, exercises administrative control over a
government-owned ship for employment by the Military Sealift Command. Also
called GAA. See also Military Sealift Command. (JP 3-02.1)
general cargo — Cargo that is susceptible for loading in general, nonspecialized stowage
areas or standard shipping containers; e.g., boxes, barrels, bales, crates, packages,
bundles, and pallets. (JP 4-09)
general engineering — Those engineering capabilities and activities, other than combat
engineering, that modify, maintain, or protect the physical environment. Also called
GE. (JP 3-34)
general military intelligence — Intelligence concerning the (1) military capabilities of
foreign countries or organizations or (2) topics affecting potential US or multinational
military operations, relating to the following subjects: armed forces capabilities,
including order of battle, organization, training, tactics, doctrine, strategy, and other
factors bearing on military strength and effectiveness; area and terrain intelligence,
including urban areas, coasts and landing beaches, and meteorological, oceanographic,
and geological intelligence; transportation in all modes; military materiel production
and support industries; military and civilian communications systems; military
economics, including foreign military assistance; insurgency and terrorism; militarypolitical-sociological
intelligence; location, identification, and description of militaryrelated
installations; government control; escape and evasion; and threats and forecasts.
(Excludes scientific and technical intelligence.) Also called GMI. See also
intelligence; military intelligence. (JP 2-0)
general orders — 1. Permanent instructions, issued in order form, that apply to all members
of a command, as compared with special orders, which affect only individuals or small
groups. General orders are usually concerned with matters of policy or administration.
2. A series of permanent guard orders that govern the duties of a sentry on post.
general purchasing agents — Agents who have been appointed in the principal overseas
areas to supervise, control, coordinate, negotiate, and develop the local procurement of
supplies, services, and facilities by Armed Forces of the United States, in order that the
most effective utilization may be made of local resources and production.
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