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

As Amended Through 15 August 2011
swell — Ocean waves that have traveled out of their fetch. Swell characteristically exhibits
a more regular and longer period and has flatter crests than waves within their fetch.
(JP 4-01.6)
synchronization — 1. The arrangement of military actions in time, space, and purpose to
produce maximum relative combat power at a decisive place and time. 2. In the
intelligence context, application of intelligence sources and methods in concert with the
operation plan to ensure intelligence requirements are answered in time to influence the
decisions they support. (JP 2-0)
synchronized clock — A technique of timing the delivery of fires by placing all units on a
common time. The synchronized clock uses a specific hour and minute based on either
local or universal time. Local time is established using the local time zone. (JP 3-09.3)
synthesis — In intelligence usage, the examining and combining of processed information
with other information and intelligence for final interpretation.
system — A functionally, physically, and/or behaviorally related group of regularly
interacting or interdependent elements; that group of elements forming a unified whole.
(JP 3-0)
systems support contract — A prearranged contract awarded by a Service acquisition
program management office that provides technical support, maintenance and, in some
cases, repair parts for selected military weapon and support systems. See also external
support contract; theater support contract. (JP 4-10)
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