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The Navy and Marine Corps in Regional Conflict in the 21st Century (1996)
Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Applications (CPSMA)

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. "Appendix B: Acronyms and Abbreviations Used." The Navy and Marine Corps in Regional Conflict in the 21st Century. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 1996.

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The Navy and Marine Corps in Regional Conflict in the 21st Century

CVBG

Carrier battle group

DARO

Defense Airborne Reconnaissance Office

DCNO

Deputy Chief of Naval Operations

DET

Distributed explosive technology

DOD

Department of Defense

DSCS

Defense Satellite Communications System

ECM

Electronic countermeasures

EHF

Extrahigh frequency

ER

Extended range

FAC

Forward air controller

FARP

Forward Arming and Refueling Position

FO

Forward observer

GEO

Geosynchronous Earth Orbit

GOSC

General Officers Steering Committee

GPS

Global Positioning System

HAE

High-altitude endurance

HARM

High-speed antiradiation missile

HDR

High data rate

HIV

Human immunodeficiency virus

HMMWV

High-mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle

HUMINT

Human intelligence

IFF

Identification Friend or Foe

IMU

Inertial measurement unit

INS

Inertial Navigation System

IR

Infrared

JADO/JEZ

Joint Air Defense Operations/Joint Engagement Zone

JAST

Joint Advanced Strike Technology

JCIDO

Joint Combat Identification Program Office

JCS

Joint Chiefs of Staff

JDAM

Joint Direct Attack Munition

JFACC

Joint Forces Air Component Commander

JSOW

Joint Standoff Attack Weapon

JSTARS

Joint Surveillance and Target Attack Radar System

JTF

Joint Task Force

JTIDS

Joint Tactical Information Distribution System

JWC

Joint Warfighting Center

LANTFLT

Atlantic Fleet

LCAC

Landing craft air cushion

LDR

Low data rate

LEO

Low Earth Orbit

LOTS

Logistics over the shore

LSQ/C

Landing ship quay/causeway

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