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

As Amended Through 15 August 2011
proper clearance — A clearance for entry of units into specified defense areas by civil or
military authorities having responsibility for granting such clearance.
property — 1. Anything that may be owned. 2. As used in the military establishment, this
term is usually confined to tangible property, including real estate and materiel. For
special purposes and as used in certain statutes, this term may exclude such items as the
public domain, certain lands, certain categories of naval vessels, and records of the
Federal Government.
protected emblems — The red cross, red crescent, and other symbols that designate that
persons, places, or equipment so marked have a protected status under the law of war.
protected frequencies — Those friendly frequencies used for a particular operation,
identified and protected to prevent them from being inadvertently jammed by friendly
forces while active electronic warfare operations are directed against hostile forces.
These frequencies are of such critical importance that jamming should be restricted
unless absolutely necessary or until coordination with the using unit is made. They are
generally time-oriented, may change with the tactical situation, and must be updated
periodically. See also electronic warfare. (JP 3-13.1)
protected persons/places — Persons (such as enemy prisoners of war) and places (such as
hospitals) that enjoy special protections under the law of war. They may or may not be
marked with protected emblems.
protection — 1. Preservation of the effectiveness and survivability of mission-related
military and nonmilitary personnel, equipment, facilities, information, and
infrastructure deployed or located within or outside the boundaries of a given
operational area. (JP 3-0) 2. In space usage, active and passive defensive measures to
ensure that United States and friendly space systems perform as designed by seeking to
overcome an adversary’s attempts to negate them and to minimize damage if negation
is attempted. See also mission-oriented protective posture; space control. (JP 3-14)
protection of shipping — The use of proportionate force, when necessary for the protection
of US flag vessels and aircraft, US citizens (whether embarked in US or foreign
vessels), and their property against unlawful violence. (JP 3-0)
protective clothing — (*) Clothing especially designed, fabricated, or treated to protect
personnel against hazards caused by extreme changes in physical environment,
dangerous working conditions, or enemy action.
protective mask — A protective ensemble designed to protect the wearer’s face and eyes
and prevent the breathing of air contaminated with chemical and/or biological agents.
See also mission-oriented protective posture. (JP 3-11)
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