- 업종: Government; Military
- Number of terms: 79318
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The timely movement, positioning, and sustainment of military forces and capabilities across the range of military operations.
Industry:Military
The time required for the activity of a given radioactive species to decrease to half of its initial value due to radioactive decay. The half-life is a characteristic property of each radioactive species and is independent of its amount or condition. The effective half-life of a given isotope is the time in which the quantity in the body will decrease to half as a result of both radioactive decay and biological elimination.
Industry:Military
The time prior to a ship getting under way used to prepare for at-sea events.
Industry:Military
The time period when the sun has dropped 6 degrees beneath the western horizon; it is the instant at which there is no longer sufficient light to see objects with the unaided eye. Light intensification devices are recommended from this time until begin morning civil twilight.
Industry:Military
The time it takes for two successive wave crests to pass a given point.
Industry:Military
The time interval between the placement of a contract and receipt into the supply system of materiel purchased. Two entries are provided: a. Initial — The time interval if the item is not under production as of the date of contract placement; and b. Reorder — The time interval if the item is under production as of the date of contract placement.
Industry:Military
The time at which an aircraft is expected to commence approach procedure.
Industry:Military
The time an aircraft can remain on station. May be determined by endurance or orders.
Industry:Military
