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

As Amended Through 15 March 2012protective clothing — (*) Clothing especially designed, fabricated, or treated to protectpersonnel against hazards caused by extreme changes in physical environment,dangerous working conditions, or enemy action.protective mask — A protective ensemble designed to protect the wearer’s face and eyesand prevent the breathing of air contaminated with chemical and/or biological agents.See also mission-oriented protective posture. (JP 3-11)protective minefield — 1. In land mine warfare, a minefield employed to assist a unit in itslocal, close-in protection. 2. In naval mine warfare, a minefield emplaced in friendlyterritorial waters to protect ports, harbors, anchorages, coasts, and coastal routes. Seealso minefield. (JP 3-15)provincial reconstruction team — An interim interagency organization designed toimprove stability in a given area by helping build the legitimacy and effectiveness of ahost nation local or provincial government in providing security to its citizens anddelivering essential government services. Also called PRT. (JP 3-57)proword — See procedure word.proximity operations — In space operations, on-orbit activities of a resident space objectthat deliberately and necessarily maintains a close distance from another resident spaceobject for a specific purpose. Two objects in space that pass each other by naturalorbital mechanics (e.g., routine orbital conjunctions or close approaches) or Departmentof Defense space systems which are designated to utilize cluster or formation flight tomaintain required proximity to provide required system functionality do not fall withinthis definition. (JP 3-14)public affairs — Those public information, command information, and communityengagement activities directed toward both the external and internal publics withinterest in the Department of Defense. Also called PA. See also commandinformation; public information. (JP 3-61)public affairs assessment — An analysis of the news media and public environments toevaluate the degree of understanding about strategic and operational objectives andmilitary activities and to identify levels of public support. It includes judgments aboutthe public affairs impact of pending decisions and recommendations about the structureof public affairs support for the assigned mission. See also assessment; public affairs.(JP 3-61)public affairs guidance — Constraints and restraints established by proper authorityregarding public information, command information, and community relationsactivities. It may also address the method(s), timing, location, and other detailsgoverning the release of information to the public. Also called PAG. See also publicaffairs. (JP 3-61)266 JP 1-02