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target approach point
process of assigning particular target or airspace to particular
interceptor or SAM unit (NESN).
target approach point Navigation checkpoint, usually
prominent land feature similar to initial point, over which
final turn in to DZ or LZ is made.
target CAP Target combat air patrol; patrol of fighters
over enemy target area to destroy hostile aircraft and
cover friendly surface forces.
target capture To detect, identify and locate a target in
flight.
target crossing speed Relative lateral velocity or sightline
spin (angular rate) or aerial target seen from
interceptor.
target date Date on which particular planned event
should take place.
target designation Marking or otherwise pointing out a
target, or setting it into HUD or fire-control system.
target designation control Throttle thumbswitch for
slewing sight (or HUD) brackets to contain a surface
target.
target director post Positions friendly aircraft, in all
weathers, over predetermined geographical positions, eg
targets.
target discrimination See discrimination.
target dossier File of assembled intelligence information
on target, normally including multisensor readouts and
Elint.
target drone Pilotless target aircraft, today often an
RPV.
target ensemble Region of sky occupied [or expected to
be occupied] by multiple air/ground munitions.
target-following radar One locked on to target.
target indicator, TI Visible pyrotechnic, electronic
homing beacon or other device air-dropped on surface
target.
targeting 1 To target (5).
2 Distribution of targets assigned to weapons, esp. to
ICBMs and SLBMs.
target marker Visible pyrotechnic dropped on surface
target, or aircraft dropping same.
target of opportunity 1 Target visible to a sensor or
observer and within range of weapons and against which
fire has not been scheduled or requested (DoD).
2 Target which appears during combat and which can
be reached by weapons and against which fire has not
been scheduled (NATO).
Note: both the above can be ground or air.
3 NW target detected after operation begins that
should be attacked as soon as possible within time limits
for co-ordination and warning friendly forces.
target pattern Flightpath of aircraft (meaning is
normally in plan view) during attack phase (DoD).
target price That hoped to be achieved, eg in incentivetype
contract.
target recognition Positive identification of type of
target (eg type of aircraft), by visual means or by highresolution
sensor giving jet modulation or prop/rotor
reflection signature.
target reverser Jet-engine (turbojet or turbofan) thrust
reverser comprising two deflectors (also called clamshells
or buckets) which swing down to meet downstream of
nozzle.
target strength T = E - (S+2H) where S is source, E echo
and H radar transmission loss; unit is dB.
TASR
target symbol Computer-generated on display.
target tape Basic software for programming missile
guidance of inertial and certain other species.
target tug Manned aircraft or RPV towing target (6) for
live air/air or surface/air firing.
tarmac Colloq. UK (esp. non-aviation people) for
paved apron; US = hardstand.
Tarmos Tactical radio monitoring system.
Tarms Tactical aerial resource-management study
(aerial firefighting).
TARN Telegraphic auto routing network (NATO,
Litton).
Tarpol Tariff policy.
Tarpos Target positional data [attack on moving
surface target].
Tarps Tactical-aircraft, or air, reconnaissance-pod
system (USN).
TARS, Tars 1 Tethered aerostat radar system.
2 Theatre airborne, or tactical air, reconnaissance
system.
3 Tactical Air Research and Survey Office (USAF,
formerly).
Tarsp Tactical air radar signal processor.
TAS 1 True airspeed.
2 Training aggressor squadron.
3 Target-acquisition system.
4 Typed air station.
5 Thallium arsenic selenide.
6 Tactical acoustic system.
7 Towed-array sonar.
8 Tracking adjunct system (SAM).
9 Targeting avionics system.
10 Traffic-avoidance system (Japan).
11 Tactical Air Squadron (Poland).
12 Transportable aerosat system.
13 Tail actuation system (JDAM).
TASA Thai Aero Sport Association.
TASC 1 Touch-activated screen (or simulator) control.
2 Technical and Air Safety Committee of GAPAN.
TASD Trajectory and signature data.
Tasdac Tactical secure-data communications (USAF).
taser Hand-held NLW which delivers temporarily incapacitating
shock via probes fired by nitrogen gun.
Tases Tactical airborne signal exploitation system.
Tasets Tactical steerable emitter threat simulator.
Tasi True airspeed indicator (pronounced ‘tarzi’).
task 1 Specific assignment to one air vehicle, or any
other military force, normally involving operational or
simulated mission or particular training exercise or
programme.
2 Specific assignment to competitors in sailplane championships,
eg speed round triangle, distance or declared
goal, not disclosed prior to day.
tasked Required to fulfil certain tasks (1), either of
variable operational or routine nature. Not available for
other missions.
tasking Process of assigning tasks to available units or
individual aircraft or crews to fulfil all mission requirements.
TASM 1 Total available seat-miles.
2 Tactical anti-ship, or air-to-surface, missile.
3 Top-attack submunition.
Tasmo Tactical air support for maritime operations.
TASR 1 Tactical automated situation receiver.
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