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Critical target element

Term · Defense and military · MLC-T-DEF-000418

A feature or part of a target that enables it to perform its primary function and, if effectively engaged, should achieve the commander’s objective or create a significant effect on that target.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-DEF-000418
FieldDefense and military
AbbreviationCTE
ReferencesJP 3-60
Record as JSON 
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  "term": "Critical target element",
  "field": "Defense and military",
  "definition": "A feature or part of a target that enables it to perform its primary function and, if effectively engaged, should achieve the commander’s objective or create a significant effect on that target.",
  "abbreviation": "CTE",
  "references": [
    "JP 3-60"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/defense/critical-target-element/"
}

Record 417 of 1,778 in Defense and military terminology (MLC-0115). Request the full dataset.