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

As Amended Through 15 August 2011
ionizing radiation — Particulate (alpha, beta, and neutron) and electromagnetic (X-ray and
gamma) radiation of sufficient energy to displace electrons from atoms, producing ions.
(JP 3-11)
ionosphere — That part of the atmosphere, extending from about 70 to 500 kilometers, in
which ions and free electrons exist in sufficient quantities to reflect electromagnetic
waves.
IR pointer — See infrared pointer. (JP 3-09.3)
irregular forces — Armed individuals or groups who are not members of the regular armed
forces, police, or other internal security forces. (JP 3-24)
irregular warfare — A violent struggle among state and non-state actors for legitimacy
and influence over the relevant population(s). Irregular warfare favors indirect and
asymmetric approaches, though it may employ the full range of military and other
capacities, in order to erode an adversary’s power, influence, and will. Also called IW.
(JP 1)
isolated personnel — US military, Department of Defense civilians and contractor
personnel (and others designated by the President or Secretary of Defense) who are
separated from their unit (as an individual or a group) while participating in a US
sponsored military activity or mission and are, or may be, in a situation where they
must survive, evade, resist, or escape. See also combat search and rescue; search
and rescue. (JP 3-50)
isolated personnel report — A Department of Defense Form (DD 1833) containing
information designed to facilitate the identification and authentication of an isolated
person by a recovery force. Also called ISOPREP. See also authentication; evader;
recovery force. (JP 3-50)
issue control group — A detachment that operates the staging area, consisting of holding
areas and loading areas, in an operation. See also staging area. (JP 4-01.6)
item manager — An individual within the organization of an inventory control point or
other such organization assigned management responsibility for one or more specific
items of materiel. (JP 4-09)
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