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

As Amended Through 15 March 2012penetration (air traffic control) — That portion of a published high altitude instrumentapproach procedure that prescribes a descent path from the fix on which the procedureis based to a fix or altitude from which an approach to the airport is made.performance work statement — A statement of work for performance based acquisitionsthat describe the results in clear, specific, and objective terms with measurableoutcomes. Also called PWS. (JP 4-10)perils of the sea — Accidents and dangers peculiar to maritime activities, such as storms,waves, and wind; collision; grounding; fire, smoke and noxious fumes; flooding,sinking and capsizing; loss of propulsion or steering; and any other hazards resultingfrom the unique environment of the sea.period — The time it takes for a satellite to complete one orbit around the earth. (JP 3-14)perishable cargo — Cargo requiring refrigeration, such as meat, fruit, fresh vegetables, andmedical department biologicals.permissive action link — A device included in or attached to a nuclear weapon system topreclude arming and/or launching until the insertion of a prescribed discrete code orcombination. It may include equipment and cabling external to the weapon or weaponsystem to activate components within the weapon or weapon system.permissive environment — Operational environment in which host country military andlaw enforcement agencies have control as well as the intent and capability to assistoperations that a unit intends to conduct. (JP 3-0)persistency — In biological or chemical warfare, the characteristic of an agent whichpertains to the duration of its effectiveness under determined conditions after itsdispersal. (JP 3-11)persistent agent — A chemical agent that, when released, remains able to cause casualtiesfor more than 24 hours to several days or weeks. (JP 3-11)persistent surveillance — A collection strategy that emphasizes the ability of somecollection systems to linger on demand in an area to detect, locate, characterize,identify, track, target, and possibly provide battle damage assessment and retargeting innear or real-time. Persistent surveillance facilitates the prediction of an adversary’sbehavior and the formulation and execution of preemptive activities to deter or forestallanticipated adversary courses of action. See also surveillance. (JP 2-0)personal effects — All privately owned moveable, personal property of an individual. Alsocalled PE. See also mortuary affairs; personal property. (JP 4-06)252 JP 1-02