JP 1-02, DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms - DMRTI ...

As Amended Through 15 March 2012holding point — A geographically or electronically defined location used in stationingaircraft in flight in a predetermined pattern in accordance with air traffic controlclearance. (JP 3-50)homeland — The physical region that includes the continental United States, Alaska,Hawaii, United States possessions and territories, and surrounding territorial waters andairspace. (JP 3-28)homeland defense — The protection of United States sovereignty, territory, domesticpopulation, and critical defense infrastructure against external threats and aggression orother threats as directed by the President. Also called HD. (JP 3-27)homeland security — A concerted national effort to prevent terrorist attacks within theUnited States; reduce America’s vulnerability to terrorism, major disasters, and otheremergencies; and minimize the damage and recover from attacks, major disasters, andother emergencies that occur. Also called HS. (JP 3-28)home station — The permanent location of active duty units and Reserve Component units(e.g., location of armory or reserve center). See also active duty; ReserveComponent. (JP 4-05)homing — The technique whereby a mobile station directs itself, or is directed, towards asource of primary or reflected energy, or to a specified point. (JP 3-50)homing adaptor — A device which, when used with an aircraft radio receiver, producesaural and/or visual signals that indicate the direction of a transmitting radio station withrespect to the heading of the aircraft. (JP 3-50)homing guidance — A system by which a missile or torpedo steers itself towards a targetby means of a self-contained mechanism which is activated by some distinguishingcharacteristics of the target. (JP 3-01)honey pot — A trap set to detect, deflect, or in some manner counteract attempts atunauthorized use of information systems. Generally it consists of a computer, data, or anetwork site that appears to be part of a network, but is actually isolated, (un)protected,and monitored, and which seems to contain information or a resource of value toattackers. (JP 3-13.4)horizontal stowage — The lateral distribution of unit equipment or categories of suppliesso that they can be unloaded simultaneously from two or more holds. (JP 3-02.1)hospital — A medical treatment facility capable of providing inpatient care. It isappropriately staffed and equipped to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services, aswell as the necessary supporting services required to perform its assigned mission andfunctions. A hospital may, in addition, discharge the functions of a clinic.148 JP 1-02