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

As Amended Through 15 August 2011
hinterland, near — The area of land within an operational area of a specific beach or
terminal operation — usually within 5 miles. (JP 4-01.6)
holding point — (*) A geographically or electronically defined location used in stationing
aircraft in flight in a predetermined pattern in accordance with air traffic control
clearance. See also orbit point.
homeland — The physical region that includes the continental United States, Alaska,
Hawaii, United States possessions and territories, and surrounding territorial waters and
airspace. (JP 3-28)
homeland defense — The protection of United States sovereignty, territory, domestic
population, and critical defense infrastructure against external threats and aggression or
other threats as directed by the President. Also called HD. (JP 3-27)
homeland security — A concerted national effort to prevent terrorist attacks within the
United States; reduce America’s vulnerability to terrorism, major disasters, and other
emergencies; and minimize the damage and recover from attacks, major disasters, and
other emergencies that occur. Also called HS. (JP 3-28)
home station — The permanent location of active duty units and Reserve Component units
(e.g., location of armory or reserve center). See also active duty; Reserve
Component. (JP 4-05)
homing — The technique whereby a mobile station directs itself, or is directed, towards a
source of primary or reflected energy, or to a specified point. (JP 3-50)
homing guidance — A system by which a missile or torpedo steers itself towards a target
by means of a self-contained mechanism which is activated by some distinguishing
characteristics of the target. (JP 3-01)
horizontal stowage — The lateral distribution of unit equipment or categories of supplies
so that they can be unloaded simultaneously from two or more holds. (JP 3-02.1)
hospital — A medical treatment facility capable of providing inpatient care. It is
appropriately staffed and equipped to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services, as
well as the necessary supporting services required to perform its assigned mission and
functions. A hospital may, in addition, discharge the functions of a clinic.
hostage rescue — A personnel recovery method used to recover isolated personnel who are
specifically designated as hostages. Also called HR. (JP 3-50)
host country — A nation which permits, either by written agreement or official invitation,
government representatives and/or agencies of another nation to operate, under
specified conditions, within its borders. (JP 2-01.2)
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