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A2A |
air-to-air (weapon) |
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A2/AD |
antiaccess/area denial |
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ALCM |
air-launched cruise missile |
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AOR |
area of responsibility |
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ARCI |
acoustic rapid COTS insertion |
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ASN RDA |
Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition |
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ASUW |
antisurface warfare |
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ASW |
antisubmarine warfare |
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B-52 |
long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber (Boeing) |
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BMD |
ballistic missile defense |
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C2 |
command and control |
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C3 |
command, control, and communications |
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CANES |
Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services |
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CBRN |
chemical, biological, radiation, or nuclear |
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CCG (also CUSCG) |
Commandant U.S. Coast Guard |
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CEC |
cooperative engagement capability |
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CG |
cruiser |
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CLF |
combat logistics force |
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CLS |
contractor logistics supplied |
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CMC |
Commandant, Marine Corps |
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CNA |
Center for Naval Analyses |
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CNAS |
Center for a New American Security |
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CNE |
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Europe |
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CNO |
Chief of Naval Operations |
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CNR |
Chief of Naval Research |
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COCOM |
combatant commander |
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COMPACFLT |
Commander, Pacific Fleet |
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CONOPS |
concept of operations |
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CONUS |
continental United States |
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COP |
common operational picture |
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COTS |
commercial off-the-shelf |
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CPF |
Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet |
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CSG |
carrier strike group |
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CTO |
chief technology officer |
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CVN |
nuclear-powered aircraft carrier |
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CWID |
Coalition Warrior Interoperability Demonstration |
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DARPA |
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency |
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DAS |
Defense Acquisition System |
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DASN RDT&E |
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation |
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DDG |
guided missile destroyer |
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DFARS |
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement |
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DICE-T |
Dismounted Interactive Counter-IED Environment for Training |
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DOD |
Department of Defense |
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DOTMLPF |
doctrine, organization, training, material, leadership and education, personnel, and facilities |
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DRRS |
Defense Readiness Reporting System |
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DSB |
Defense Science Board |
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EMCON |
emission control |
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ESM |
electronic support measure |
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EW |
electronic warfare |
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F/A |
fight/attack (aircraft) |
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FARS |
Federal Acquisition Regulations System |
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FAV |
fast attack vehicle |
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FFC |
Fleet Forces Command |
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FFRDC |
Federally Funded Research and Development Center |
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FLEX |
fleet experimentation |
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FORCECOM |
Force Readiness Command (U.S. Coast Guard) |
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GMM |
gun mission module (on an LCS) |
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GPS |
Global Positioning System |
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HA/DR |
humanitarian aid and disaster relief |
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HSCB |
human social, cultural, and behavioral |
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I2 |
integration and interoperability |
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IC |
intelligence community |
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ICD |
interface control documents |
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ICT |
Institute for Creative Technologies |
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IED |
improvised explosive device |
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INOTS |
Immersive Naval Officer Training System |
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IOC |
initial operating capability |
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IPT |
integrated process team |
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ISO |
International Organization for Standardization |
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ISR |
intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance |
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JCIDS |
Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System |
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JFEX |
Joint Expeditionary Force Exercise |
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JHU/APL |
Johns Hopkins University/Applied Physics Laboratory |
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JIEDDO |
Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization |
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JROC |
Joint Requirements Oversight Council |
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JTRS |
Joint Tactical Radio System |
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JUONS |
Joint Urgent Operational Needs Statement |
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LANTFLT |
Atlantic Fleet |
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LCS |
littoral combat ship |
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LHD |
amphibious assault ship (multipurpose) |
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LOP |
local operational picture |
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LRU |
life raft unit (one man, V-bottom inflatable life raft) |
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LTPA |
long-term pricing agreement |
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MCCDC |
Marine Corps Combat Development Command |
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MCM |
mine countermeasures |
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MCWL |
Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory |
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MDA |
Military Designate Authority; Missile Defense Agency |
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MEMS |
microelectromechanical systems |
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MET |
mission essential task |
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MILES |
Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System |
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MOE |
measure of effectiveness |
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MOOTW |
military operations other than war |
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MRAP |
mine-resistant ambush-protected (vehicle) |
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M&S |
modeling and simulation |
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MSM |
maritime security module (on an LCS) |
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N1 |
Manpower, Personnel, Training, and Education |
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N2/N6 |
Information Dominance |
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N3/N5 |
Operations, Plans, and Strategy |
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N4 |
Fleet Readiness and Logistics |
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N8 |
Integration of Capabilities and Resources |
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N81 |
Assessment Division |
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N9 |
Warfare Systems |
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NGO |
nongovernmental organization |
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NIFC-CA |
Naval Integrated Fire Control |
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NLOS |
non-line-of-sight |
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NRAC |
Naval Research Advisory Committee |
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NRC |
National Research Council |
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NRL |
Naval Research Laboratory |
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NRO |
National Reconnaissance Office |
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NRRE |
Navy Readiness Reporting Enterprise |
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NRRS |
Navy Readiness Reporting System |
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NSAWC |
Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center |
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NSB |
Naval Studies Board |
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NWDC |
Navy Warfare Development Command |
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OCO |
overseas contingency operation |
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OCONUS |
outside continental United States |
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OFP |
operational flight program |
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O&M |
operations and maintenance |
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ONI |
Office of Naval Intelligence |
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ONR |
Office of Naval Research |
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ONR-G |
Office of Naval Research-Global |
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OODA |
observe, orient, decide, act |
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OPNAV |
Office of the Chief of Naval Operations |
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OPSEC |
operations security |
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OSD |
Office of the Secretary of Defense |
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OSD AT&L |
Office of the Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics |
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OSD RDT&E |
Office of the Secretary of Defense for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation |
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OTA |
other transaction authority |
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OT&E |
operational test and evaluation |
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OUSD/AT&L |
Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics |
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PACFLT |
Pacific Fleet |
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PACOM |
Pacific Command |
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PC |
personal computer |
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PEO |
Program Executive Office |
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PESTO |
personnel, equipment, supply, training, and ordnance |
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PM |
program/project manager |
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PN&T |
positioning, navigation, and timing |
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POM |
program objective memorandum |
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PPBE |
programming, planning, budgeting, and execution |
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PSO |
peace support operation |
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QRC |
quick reaction capability |
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RAFA |
Rapid Acquisition and Fielding Agency |
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RCS |
radar cross section |
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R&D |
research and development |
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RF/IF |
radio frequency/intermediate frequency |
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RIM-116 RAM |
RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile |
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RIMPAC |
Rim of the Pacific |
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ROEs |
rules of engagement |
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ROV |
remotely operated vehicle |
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SBIR |
Small Business Innovation Research |
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SIG |
senior integration group |
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SM |
Standard Missile |
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SME |
subject matter expert |
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SOCOM |
Special Operations Command |
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SOF |
Special Operations Forces |
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SOLAS |
safety of life at sea |
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SORTS |
Status of Resources and Training System |
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SSBN |
nuclear-powered, ballistic missile submarine |
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SSGN |
nuclear-powered, guided missile submarine |
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S&T |
science and technology |
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SUW |
surface warfare |
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SYSCOM |
Systems Command |
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TM |
technical manual |
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TPM |
technical performance measure |
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TSG |
threat study group |
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TTPs |
tactics, techniques, and procedures |
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UARC |
university affiliated research center |
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USA |
U.S. Army |
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USCG |
U.S. Coast Guard |
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USCYBERCOM |
U.S. Cyber Command |
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USG |
U.S. government |
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USMC |
U.S. Marine Corps |
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USN |
U.S. Navy |
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VCNO |
Vice Chief of Naval Operations |
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VLS |
vertical-launch system |
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WCB |
warfighting capability baseline |
