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Appendix C. GlossaryThis appendix provides definitions of terms used in this report.Accountability - DoD Instruction 5000.64, “Accountability and Management ofDoD-Owned Equipment and Other Accountable Property,” November 2, 2006, states thataccountability is the obligation imposed by law, lawful order, or regulation, accepted byan organization or person for keeping accurate records, to ensure control of property,documents, or funds, with or without physical possession. The obligation, in this context,refers to the fiduciary duties, responsibilities, and obligations necessary for protecting thepublic interest. However, it does not necessarily impose personal liability upon anorganization or person.Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives – The “Department of Defense StrategicPlan for the Distribution of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives,” (AA&E Strategic Plan)May 2004, states:Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) is a broad categoricalconcept, which can have multiple interpretations and definitions. Eachof the DoD military services and agencies, plus the federal government(through the Code of Federal Regulations), have various definitionswhich can apply to material that may be considered AA&E, yet there isno standard definition.For the AA&E Strategic Plan, AA&E is a term used to inclusively mean weapons,components requiring special controls, ammunition or munitions for those weapons, andother conventional items or materials with explosive, chemical, or electro-explosiveproperties designed for and/or capable of inflicting property damage, and death or injuryto humans and animals. Items should be considered for inclusion in the AA&E categoryif they meet any of the following tests:a. Possession of, or access to the item is controlled due to potential riskassociated with loss of the item, or its use for unintended purposes byunauthorized persons.b. The handling, transporting, storage, or use of the item presents apotential safety risk for the general population, and the risk must becontrolled through visibility and specific procedures.c. The handling, transporting, storage, or use of the item presents apotential or known security risk. Exceptional care must be taken tomaintain accountability over the item and information about it, topreclude disclosure of classified or sensitive information, or to preventunauthorized persons from accessing or acquiring the item intentionallyor unintentionally.DoD Military Health System - The DoD Military Health System (MHS) mission isto provide optimal health services in support of our nation’s military mission—anytime,anywhere. The MHS is a partnership of medical educators, medical researchers, healthcare providers, and their support personnel worldwide. The MHS consists of the Officeof the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs; the medical departments of the175