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

As Amended Through 15 August 2011
nonstrategic nuclear forces — Those nuclear-capable forces located in an operational area
with a capability to employ nuclear weapons by land, sea, or air forces against opposing
forces, supporting installations, or facilities. Such forces may be employed, when
authorized by competent authority, to support operations that contribute to the
accomplishment of the commander’s mission within the theater of operations.
non-unit-related cargo — All equipment and supplies requiring transportation to an
operational area, other than those identified as the equipment or accompanying supplies
of a specific unit (e.g., resupply, military support for allies, and support for nonmilitary
programs, such as civil relief). Also called NURC.
non-unit-related personnel — All personnel requiring transportation to or from an
operational area, other than those assigned to a specific unit (e.g., filler personnel;
replacements; temporary duty/temporary additional duty personnel; civilians; medical
evacuees; and retrograde personnel). Also called NRP or NUP.
non-US forces — Includes all armed forces of states other than US forces. US forces may
act in defense of non-US forces when so designated by the President or Secretary of
Defense.
North American Aerospace Defense Command — A bi-national command of the US and
Canada that provides aerospace surveillance, warning and assessment of aerospace
attack, and maintains the sovereignty of US and Canadian airspace. Also called
NORAD.
no-strike list — A list of objects or entities characterized as protected from the effects of
military operations under international law and/or rules of engagement. Attacking
these may violate the law of armed conflict or interfere with friendly relations with
indigenous personnel or governments. Also called NSL. See also law of armed
conflict. (JP 3-60)
notice to airmen — A notice containing information concerning the establishment,
condition, or change in any aeronautical facility, service, procedures, or hazard, the
timely knowledge of which is essential to personnel concerned with flight operations.
Also called NOTAM.
not mission capable, maintenance — Material condition indicating that systems and
equipment are not capable of performing any of their assigned missions because of
maintenance requirements. Also called NMCM. See also not mission capable,
supply.
not mission capable, supply — Material condition indicating that systems and equipment
are not capable of performing any of their assigned missions because of maintenance
work stoppage due to a supply shortage. Also called NMCS. See also not mission
capable, maintenance.
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