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

As Amended Through 15 August 2011
initial unloading period — In amphibious operations, that part of the ship-to-shore
movement in which unloading is primarily tactical in character and must be instantly
responsive to landing force requirements. All elements intended to land during this
period are serialized. See also general unloading period. (JP 3-02)
initiating directive — An order to a subordinate commander to conduct military operations
as directed. It is issued by the unified commander, subunified commander, Service
component commander, or joint force commander delegated overall responsibility for
the operation. (JP 3-18)
injury — A term comprising such conditions as fractures, wounds, sprains, strains,
dislocations, concussions, and compressions. In addition, it includes conditions
resulting from extremes of temperature or prolonged exposure. Acute poisonings
(except those due to contaminated food) resulting from exposure to a toxic or
poisonous substance are also classed as injuries. See also casualty; wounded.
inland petroleum distribution system —A multi-product system consisting of both
commercially available and military standard petroleum equipment that can be
assembled by military personnel and, when assembled into an integrated petroleum
distribution system, provides the military with the capability required to support an
operational force with bulk fuels. The inland petroleum distribution system is
comprised of three primary subsystems: tactical petroleum terminal, pipeline segments,
and pump stations. Also called IPDS. (JP 4-03)
inland search and rescue region — The inland areas of the continental United States,
except waters under the jurisdiction of the United States. See also search and rescue
region.
inner transport area — In amphibious operations, an area as close to the landing beach as
depth of water, navigational hazards, boat traffic, and enemy action permit, to which
transports may move to expedite unloading. See also outer transport area; transport
area. (JP 3-02)
insider threat — A person, known or suspected, who uses their authorized access to
Department of Defense facilities, systems, equipment, information or infrastructure to
damage, disrupt operations, commit espionage on behalf of a foreign intelligence entity
or support international terrorist organizations. (JP 2-01.2)
instrument approach procedure — A series of predetermined maneuvers for the orderly
transfer of an aircraft under instrument flight conditions from the beginning of the
initial approach to a landing or to a point from which a landing may be made visually
or the missed approach procedure is initiated. (JP 3-04)
instrument meteorological conditions — Meteorological conditions expressed in terms of
visibility, distance from cloud, and ceiling; less than minimums specified for visual
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