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

As Amended Through 15 March 2012comprises elements of both the naval and landing forces. Also called beach group.See also beachmaster unit; beach party; naval beach group. (JP 3-02)shortfall — The lack of forces, equipment, personnel, materiel, or capability, reflected asthe difference between the resources identified as a plan requirement and thoseapportioned to a combatant commander for planning, that would adversely affect thecommand’s ability to accomplish its mission. (JP 5-0)short-range air defense engagement zone — In air defense, that airspace of defineddimensions within which the responsibility for engagement of air threats normally restswith short-range air defense weapons. It may be established within a low- or highaltitudemissile engagement zone. Also called SHORADEZ. (JP 3-52)short supply — An item is in short supply when the total of stock on hand and anticipatedreceipts during a given period are less than the total estimated demand during thatperiod.short takeoff and landing — (*) The ability of an aircraft to clear a 50-foot (15 meters)obstacle within 1,500 feet (450 meters) of commencing takeoff or in landing, to stopwithin 1,500 feet (450 meters) after passing over a 50-foot (15 meters) obstacle. Alsocalled STOL.short takeoff and vertical landing aircraft — (*) Fixed-wing aircraft capable of clearinga 15-meter (50-foot) obstacle within 450 meters (1,500 feet) of commencing takeoffrun, and capable of landing vertically. Also called STOVL. See also short takeoffand landing.short title — A short, identifying combination of letters, and/or numbers assigned to adocument or device for purposes of brevity and/or security. (JP 2-01)show of force — An operation designed to demonstrate US resolve that involves increasedvisibility of US deployed forces in an attempt to defuse a specific situation that, ifallowed to continue, may be detrimental to US interests or national objectives. (JP 3-0)side-looking airborne radar — (*) An airborne radar, viewing at right angles to the axis ofthe vehicle, which produces a presentation of terrain or moving targets. Also calledSLAR.sighting — Actual visual contact. Does not include other contacts, which must be reportedby type, e.g., radar and sonar contacts.signal operating instructions — A series of orders issued for technical control andcoordination of the signal communication activities of a command. In Marine Corpsusage, these instructions are designated communication operation instructions. (JP 6-0)298 JP 1-02