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

As Amended Through 15 August 2011
spot — 1. To determine by observation, deviations of ordnance from the target for the
purpose of supplying necessary information for the adjustment of fire. 2. To place in a
proper location. 3. An approved shipboard helicopter landing site. See also ordnance.
(JP 3-04)
spot net — Radio communication net used by a spotter in calling fire.
spot report — A concise narrative report of essential information covering events or
conditions that may have an immediate and significant effect on current planning and
operations that is afforded the most expeditious means of transmission consistent with
requisite security. Also called SPOTREP. (Note: In reconnaissance and surveillance
usage, spot report is not to be used.) (JP 3-09.3)
spotter — 1. An observer stationed for the purpose of observing and reporting results of
naval gunfire to the firing agency and who also may be employed in designating
targets. See also naval gunfire spotting team. (JP 3-09) 2. In intelligence, an agent
or illegal assigned to locate and assess individuals in positions of value to an
intelligence service. (JP 2-01.2)
spotting — Parking aircraft in an approved shipboard landing site. (JP 3-04)
spreader bar — A device specially designed to permit the lifting and handling of
containers or vehicles and breakbulk cargo. (JP 4-01.6)
squadron — 1. An organization consisting of two or more divisions of ships, or two or
more divisions (Navy) or flights of aircraft. It is normally but not necessarily
composed of ships or aircraft of the same type. 2. The basic administrative aviation
unit of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force. 3. Battalion-sized ground or
aviation units in US Army cavalry regiments.
stability operations — An overarching term encompassing various military missions, tasks,
and activities conducted outside the United States in coordination with other
instruments of national power to maintain or reestablish a safe and secure environment,
provide essential governmental services, emergency infrastructure reconstruction, and
humanitarian relief. (JP 3-0)
stabilized patient — A patient whose airway is secured, hemorrhage is controlled, shock
treated, and fractures are immobilized. See also patient. (JP 4-02)
stable patient — A patient for whom no inflight medical intervention is expected but the
potential for medical intervention exists. See also patient. (JP 4-02)
staff — (*) See multinational staff; integrated staff; joint staff; special staff.
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