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

As Amended Through 15 August 2011
hot pursuit — Pursuit commenced within the territory, internal waters, the archipelagic
waters, the territorial sea, or territorial airspace of the pursuing state and continued
without interruption beyond the territory, territorial sea, or airspace. Hot pursuit also
exists if pursuit commences within the contiguous or exclusive economic zones or on
the continental shelf of the pursuing state, continues without interruption, and is
undertaken based on a violation of the rights for the protection of which the zone was
established. The right of hot pursuit ceases as soon as the ship or hostile force pursued
enters the territory or territorial sea of its own state or of a third state. This definition
does not imply that force may or may not be used in connection with hot pursuit.
NOTE: This term applies only to law enforcement activities.
hovering — A self-sustaining maneuver whereby a fixed, or nearly fixed, position is
maintained relative to a spot on the surface of the Earth or underwater. (JP 3-04)
howitzer — 1. A cannon that combines certain characteristics of guns and mortars. The
howitzer delivers projectiles with medium velocities, either by low or high trajectories.
2. Normally a cannon with a tube length of 20 to 30 calibers; however, the tube length
can exceed 30 calibers and still be considered a howitzer when the high angle fire
zoning solution permits range overlap between charges. See also gun; mortar.
hub — An organization that sorts and distributes inbound cargo from wholesale supply
sources (airlifted, sealifted, and ground transportable) and/or from within the theater.
See also hub and spoke distribution; spoke. (JP 4-09)
hub and spoke distribution — A physical distribution system developed and modeled on
industry standards to provide cargo management for a theater. It is based on a “hub”
moving cargo to and between several “spokes”. It is designed to increase transportation
efficiencies and in-transit visibility and reduce order ship time. See also distribution;
distribution system; hub; in-transit visibility; spoke. (JP 4-09)
human factors — The psychological, cultural, behavioral, and other human attributes that
influence decision-making, the flow of information, and the interpretation of
information by individuals or groups. (JP 2-0)
human intelligence — A category of intelligence derived from information collected and
provided by human sources. Also called HUMINT. (JP 2-0)
humanitarian and civic assistance — Assistance to the local populace provided by
predominantly US forces in conjunction with military operations and exercises. This
assistance is specifically authorized by Title 10, United States Code, Section 401, and
funded under separate authorities. Also called HCA. See also foreign humanitarian
assistance. (JP 3-29)
humanitarian assistance — Programs conducted to relieve or reduce the results of natural
or manmade disasters or other endemic conditions such as human pain, disease, hunger,
or privation that might present a serious threat to life or that can result in great damage
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