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As Amended Through 15 August 2011<br />

war reserves — (*) Stocks <strong>of</strong> materiel amassed in peacetime to meet the increase in<br />

military requirements consequent upon an outbreak <strong>of</strong> war. War reserves are intended<br />

to provide the interim support essential to sustain operations until resupply can be<br />

effected.<br />

war reserve stock — That portion <strong>of</strong> total materiel assets designated to satisfy the war<br />

reserve materiel requirement. Also called WRS. See also reserve; war reserve<br />

materiel requirement; war reserves. (JP 2-03)<br />

wartime load — The maximum quantity <strong>of</strong> supplies <strong>of</strong> all kinds which a ship can carry.<br />

The <strong>com</strong>position <strong>of</strong> the load is prescribed by proper authority.<br />

wartime reserve modes — Characteristics and operating procedures <strong>of</strong> sensor,<br />

<strong>com</strong>munications, navigation aids, threat recognition, weapons, and countermeasures<br />

systems that will contribute to military effectiveness if unknown to or misunderstood<br />

by opposing <strong>com</strong>manders before they are used, but could be exploited or neutralized if<br />

known in advance. Wartime reserve modes are deliberately held in reserve for wartime<br />

or emergency use and seldom, if ever, applied or intercepted prior to such use. Also<br />

called WARM.<br />

Washington Liaison Group — An interagency <strong>com</strong>mittee and/or joint monitoring body,<br />

chaired by the Department <strong>of</strong> State with representation from the Department <strong>of</strong> Defense,<br />

established to coordinate the preparation and implementation <strong>of</strong> plans for evacuation <strong>of</strong><br />

United States citizens abroad in emergencies. Also called WLG. (JP 3-68)<br />

watercraft — Any vessel or craft designed specifically and only for movement on the<br />

surface <strong>of</strong> the water. (JP 4-01.6)<br />

waterspace management — The allocation <strong>of</strong> waterspace in terms <strong>of</strong> antisubmarine<br />

warfare attack procedures to permit the rapid and effective engagement <strong>of</strong> hostile<br />

submarines while preventing inadvertent attacks on friendly submarines. Also called<br />

WSM. (JP 3-32)<br />

water terminal — A facility for berthing ships simultaneously at piers, quays, and/or<br />

working anchorages, normally located within sheltered coastal waters adjacent to rail,<br />

highway, air, and/or inland water transportation networks. (JP 4-01.5)<br />

wave — A formation <strong>of</strong> forces, including ships, craft, amphibious vehicles or aircraft,<br />

required to beach or land about the same time. Waves can be classified by function:<br />

scheduled, on-call, or non-scheduled. Waves can also be classified by type <strong>of</strong> craft,<br />

e.g., assault, helicopter, or landing craft. (JP 3-<strong>02</strong>)<br />

wave crest — The highest part <strong>of</strong> a wave. See also wave. (JP 4-01.6)<br />

368 JP 1-<strong>02</strong>

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