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

As Amended Through 15 March 2012Vvalidate — Execution procedure used by combatant command components, supportingcombatant commanders, and providing organizations to confirm to the supportedcommander and United States Transportation Command that all the informationrecords in a time-phased force and deployment data not only are error-free forautomation purposes, but also accurately reflect the current status, attributes, andavailability of units and requirements. (JP 5-0)validation — 1. A process associated with the collection and production of intelligence thatconfirms that an intelligence collection or production requirement is sufficiently important tojustify the dedication of intelligence resources, does not duplicate an existing requirement,and has not been previously satisfied. (JP 2-01) 2. A part of target development that ensuresall vetted targets meet the objectives and criteria outlined in the commander’s guidance andensures compliance with the law of armed conflict and rules of engagement. (JP 3-60) 3. Incomputer modeling and simulation, the process of determining the degree to which a modelor simulation is an accurate representation of the real world from the perspective of theintended uses of the model or simulation. (JP 3-35) 4. Execution procedure used bycombatant command components, supporting combatant commanders, and providingorganizations to confirm to the supported commander and United States TransportationCommand that all the information records in a time-phased force and deployment data notonly are error free for automation purposes, but also accurately reflect the current status,attributes, and availability of units and requirements. See also time-phased force anddeployment data; verification. (JP 3-35)variation — The angular difference between true and magnetic north.vehicle-borne improvised explosive device — A device placed or fabricated in animprovised manner on a vehicle incorporating destructive, lethal, noxious, pyrotechnic,or incendiary chemicals and designed to destroy, incapacitate, harass, or distract.Otherwise known as a car bomb. Also called VBIED. (JP 3-10)vehicle cargo — Wheeled or tracked equipment, including weapons, that require certaindeck space, head room, and other definite clearance.vehicle summary and priority table — A table listing all vehicles by priority ofdebarkation from a combat-loaded ship. It includes the nomenclature, dimensions,square feet, cubic feet, weight, and stowage location of each vehicle; the cargo loadedin each vehicle; and the name of the unit to which the vehicle belongs. Also calledVS&PT. (JP 3-02.1)verification — 1. In arms control, any action, including inspection, detection, andidentification, taken to ascertain compliance with agreed measures. (JP 3-41) 2. Incomputer modeling and simulation, the process of determining that a model orsimulation implementation accurately represents the developer’s conceptual descriptionand specifications. See also configuration management; validation. (JP 3-13.1)JP 1-02 349