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

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As Amended Through 15 March 2012Defense Satellite Communications System — Geosynchronous military communicationssatellites that provide high data rate communications for military forces, diplomaticcorps, <strong>and</strong> the White House. The Defense Satellite Communications System provideslong-haul super-high frequency 7/8 gigahertz voice <strong>and</strong> high data rate communicationsfor fixed <strong>and</strong> transportable terminals, <strong>and</strong> extends mobile service to a limited number <strong>of</strong>ships <strong>and</strong> aircraft. Also called DSCS. (<strong>JP</strong> 3-14)defense sexual assault incident database — A Department <strong>of</strong> Defense database thatcaptures <strong>and</strong> serves as the reporting source for all sexual assault data collected by theServices. Also called DSAID. (<strong>JP</strong> 1-0)defense support <strong>of</strong> civil authorities — Support provided by US Federal military forces,Department <strong>of</strong> Defense civilians, Department <strong>of</strong> Defense contract personnel,Department <strong>of</strong> Defense component assets, <strong>and</strong> National Guard forces (when theSecretary <strong>of</strong> Defense, in coordination with the governors <strong>of</strong> the affected states, elects<strong>and</strong> requests to use those forces in Title 32, United States Code, status) in response torequests for assistance from civil authorities for domestic emergencies, lawenforcement support, <strong>and</strong> other domestic activities, or from qualifying entities forspecial events. Also called DSCA. Also known as civil support. (<strong>DOD</strong>D 3<strong>02</strong>5.18)Defense Support Program — Satellites that provide early warning <strong>of</strong> missile launches; thefirst line <strong>of</strong> defense against missile attack against North America. Also called DSP.(<strong>JP</strong> 3-14)defense support to public diplomacy — Those activities <strong>and</strong> measures taken by theDepartment <strong>of</strong> Defense components to support <strong>and</strong> facilitate public diplomacy efforts<strong>of</strong> the United States Government. Also called DSPD. (<strong>JP</strong> 3-13)Defense Switched Network — Component <strong>of</strong> the Defense Communications System thath<strong>and</strong>les Department <strong>of</strong> Defense voice, data, <strong>and</strong> video communications. Also calledDSN. See also Defense Communications System. (<strong>JP</strong> 6-0)Defense Transportation System — That portion <strong>of</strong> the Nation’s transportationinfrastructure that supports Department <strong>of</strong> Defense common-user transportation needsacross the range <strong>of</strong> military operations. It consists <strong>of</strong> those common-user military <strong>and</strong>commercial assets, services, <strong>and</strong> systems organic to, contracted for, or controlled by theDepartment <strong>of</strong> Defense. Also called DTS. See also common-user transportation;transportation system. (<strong>JP</strong> 4-01)defensive counterair — All defensive measures designed to detect, identify, intercept, <strong>and</strong>destroy or negate enemy forces attempting to penetrate or attack through friendlyairspace. Also called DCA. See also counterair; <strong>of</strong>fensive counterair. (<strong>JP</strong> 3-01)defensive minefield — 1. In naval mine warfare, a minefield laid in international waters orinternational straits with the declared intention <strong>of</strong> controlling shipping in defense <strong>of</strong> seacommunications. 2. In l<strong>and</strong> mine warfare, a minefield laid in accordance with an90 <strong>JP</strong> 1-<strong>02</strong>

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