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

As Amended Through 15 August 2011
materiel readiness that reports the level of operational readiness for a piece of
equipment.
major disaster — See domestic emergencies.
major force — A military organization comprised of major combat elements and associated
combat support, combat service support, and sustainment increments.
major operation — 1. A series of tactical actions (battles, engagements, strikes) conducted
by combat forces of a single or several Services, coordinated in time and place, to
achieve strategic or operational objectives in an operational area. 2. For noncombat
operations, a reference to the relative size and scope of a military operation. See also
operation. (JP 3-0)
maneuver — 1. A movement to place ships, aircraft, or land forces in a position of
advantage over the enemy. 2. A tactical exercise carried out at sea, in the air, on the
ground, or on a map in imitation of war. 3. The operation of a ship, aircraft, or vehicle,
to cause it to perform desired movements. 4. Employment of forces in the operational
area through movement in combination with fires to achieve a position of advantage in
respect to the enemy. See also mission; operation. (JP 3-0)
maneuverable reentry vehicle — A reentry vehicle capable of performing preplanned
flight maneuvers during the reentry phase. See also multiple independently
targetable reentry vehicle; multiple reentry vehicle. (JP 3-14)
manifest — A document specifying in detail the passengers or items carried for a specific
destination.
manipulative electromagnetic deception — See electromagnetic deception.
man portable — Capable of being carried by one man. Specifically, the term may be used
to qualify: 1. Items designed to be carried as an integral part of individual, crew-served,
or team equipment of the dismounted soldier in conjunction with assigned duties.
Upper weight limit: approximately 14 kilograms (31 pounds.) 2. In land warfare,
equipment which can be carried by one man over long distance without serious
degradation of the performance of normal duties.
manpower — See manpower requirements; manpower resources.
manpower requirements — Human resources needed to accomplish specified work loads
of organizations.
manpower resources — Human resources available to the Services that can be applied
against manpower requirements.
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