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

As Amended Through 15 August 2011
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packaged petroleum product — A petroleum product (generally a lubricant, oil, grease, or
specialty item) normally packaged by a manufacturer and procured, stored, transported,
and issued in containers having a fill capacity of 55 United States gallons (or 45
Imperial gallons, or 205 liters) or less.
packup kit — Service-provided maintenance gear including spare parts and consumables
most commonly needed by the deployed helicopter detachment. Supplies are sufficient
for a short-term deployment but do not include all material needed for every
maintenance task. Also called PUK. (JP 3-04)
palletized unit load — Quantity of any item, packaged or unpackaged, which is arranged
on a pallet in a specified manner and securely strapped or fastened thereto so that the
whole is handled as a unit. (JP 4-01.6)
parallel chains of command — In amphibious operations, a parallel system of command,
responding to the interrelationship of Navy, landing force, Air Force, and other major
forces assigned, wherein corresponding commanders are established at each
subordinate level of all components to facilitate coordinated planning for, and
execution of, the amphibious operation. (JP 3-02)
paramilitary forces — Forces or groups distinct from the regular armed forces of any
country, but resembling them in organization, equipment, training, or mission. (JP 3-24)
pararescue team — Specially trained personnel qualified to penetrate to the site of an
incident by land or parachute, render medical aid, accomplish survival methods, and
rescue survivors. Also called PRT.
partial mobilization — See mobilization, Part 2.
partisan warfare — Not to be used. See guerrilla warfare.
partner nation — Those nations that the United States works with to disrupt the
production, transportation, distribution, and sale of illicit drugs, as well as the money
involved with this illicit activity. Also called PN. (JP 3-07.4)
pass — 1. A short tactical run or dive by an aircraft at a target. 2. A single sweep through
or within firing range of an enemy air formation.
passage of lines — An operation in which a force moves forward or rearward through
another force’s combat positions with the intention of moving into or out of contact
with the enemy. A passage may be designated as a forward or rearward passage of
lines.
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