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

As Amended Through 15 August 2011
construction, maintenance, operation, and disposition of facilities; and d. acquisition or
furnishing of services. (JP 4-0)
logistics over-the-shore operation area — That geographic area required to conduct a
logistics over-the-shore operation. Also called LOA. See also logistics over-theshore
operations. (JP 4-01.6)
logistics over-the-shore operations — The loading and unloading of ships without the
benefit of deep draft-capable, fixed port facilities; or as a means of moving forces
closer to tactical assembly areas dependent on threat force capabilities. Also called
LOTS operations. See also joint logistics over-the-shore operations. (JP 4-01.6)
logistic sourcing — The identification of the origin and determination of the availability of
the time-phased force and deployment data nonunit logistic requirements.
logistic support — Support that encompasses the logistic services, materiel, and
transportation required to support the continental United States-based and worldwide
deployed forces. (JP 4-0)
logistic support (medical) — Medical care, treatment, hospitalization, and evacuation as
well as the furnishing of medical services, supplies, materiel, and adjuncts thereto.
lot — Specifically, a quantity of material all of which was manufactured under identical
conditions and assigned an identifying lot number.
low-altitude missile engagement zone — In air defense, that airspace of defined
dimensions within which the responsibility for engagement of air threats normally rests
with low- to medium-altitude surface-to-air missiles. Also called LOMEZ. (JP 3-52)
low level flight — See terrain flight.
low-level transit route — A temporary corridor of defined dimensions established in the
forward area to minimize the risk to friendly aircraft from friendly air defenses or
surface forces. Also called LLTR. (JP 3-52)
low velocity drop — A drop procedure in which the drop velocity does not exceed 30 feet
per second. (JP 3-17)
low visibility operations — Sensitive operations wherein the political-military restrictions
inherent in covert and clandestine operations are either not necessary or not feasible; actions
are taken as required to limit exposure of those involved and/or their activities. Execution of
these operations is undertaken with the knowledge that the action and/or sponsorship of the
operation may preclude plausible denial by the initiating power. (JP 3-05.1)
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