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

As Amended Through 15 March 2012separate targets. See also maneuverable reentry vehicle; multiple reentry vehicle.(JP 3-14)multiple reentry vehicle — The reentry vehicle of a delivery system that places more thanone reentry vehicle over an individual target. See also maneuverable reentry vehicle;multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle. (JP 3-14)multiple warning phenomenology — Deriving warning information from two or moresystems observing separate physical phenomena associated with the same events toattain high credibility while being less susceptible to false reports or spoofing.multiplexer — A device that combines (multiplexes) multiple input signals (informationchannels) into an aggregate signal (common channel) for transmission.multi-point refueling system — A limited number of KC-135 aircraft can be equippedwith external wing-mounted pods to conduct drogue air refueling, while stillmaintaining boom air refueling capability on the same mission. This dual refuelingcapability makes KC-135s with multi-point refueling systems ideal for use as groundalert aircraft. Also called MPRS. See also air refueling. (JP 3-17)multi-Service publication — A publication containing principles, terms, tactics,techniques, and procedures used and approved by the forces of two or more Services toperform a common military function consistent with approved joint doctrine.(CJCSM 5120.01)multispectral imagery — The image of an object obtained simultaneously in a number ofdiscrete spectral bands. Also called MSI. (JP 3-14)multi-spot ship — Those ships certified to have two or more adjacent landing areas. Seealso spot. (JP 3-04)munitions effectiveness assessment — Conducted concurrently and interactively withbattle damage assessment, the assessment of the military force applied in terms of theweapon system and munitions effectiveness to determine and recommend any requiredchanges to the methodology, tactics, weapon system, munitions, fusing, and/or weapondelivery parameters to increase force effectiveness. Munitions effectivenessassessment is primarily the responsibility of operations with required inputs andcoordination from the intelligence community. Also called MEA. See alsoassessment; battle damage assessment. (JP 2-01)mutual support — That support which units render each other against an enemy, becauseof their assigned tasks, their position relative to each other and to the enemy, and theirinherent capabilities. See also close support; direct support; support. (JP 3-31)220 JP 1-02