Defense and military terminology · MLC-0115

Defense and military terms: N (61)

• named area of interestThe geospatial area or systems node or link against which information that will satisfy a specific...
• narcoterrorismTerrorism that is linked to illicit drug trafficking.
• National Defense Reserve Fleet1. Including the Maritime Administration Ready Reserve Force, a fleet composed of ships acquired and...
• national defense strategyThe Secretary of Defense’s approach to implement the President’s national security strategy.
• National Detainee Reporting CenterA center/facility that accounts for all detainees and their confiscated personal property in the custody of...
• National Disaster Medical SystemA federally coordinated medical system augmenting the United States’ medical response capability to assist...
• National Incident Management SystemA systematic approach to guide all levels of government (federal, state, local, and tribal), nongovernmental...
• national intelligenceAll intelligence that pertains to more than one agency and involves threats to the United States, its people...
• National Measurement and Signature Intelligence Requirements SystemA system for the management of theater and national measurement and signature intelligence collection...
• National Military Command SystemThe priority component of the Global Command and Control System that supports the President, Secretary of...
• national military strategyThe Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff’s strategic approach to implement the national defense strategy.
• national preparednessActions taken to plan, organize, equip, train, and exercise to build and sustain the capabilities necessary...
• national securityPolicy and actions to defend United States interests at home and abroad using the instruments of national...
• national security interestsThe foundation for the development of valid strategic objectives that define United States goals or purposes.
• national security strategyA Presidential document for developing, applying, and coordinating the instruments of national power to...
• national shipping authorityThe organization within each Allied government responsible in time of war for the direction of its own...
• national stock numberThe 13-digit number that identifies a stock item consisting of the 4-digit federal supply classification code...
• national support elementAny national organization or activity that supports national forces that are a part of a multinational force.
• National System for Geospatial IntelligenceThe combination of technology, policies, capabilities, doctrine, activities, people, data, and organizations...
• natural disasterA situation that poses significant danger to life and property that results from a natural cause.
• naval advanced logistic support siteAn overseas location used as the primary transshipment point in the theater of operations for logistic...
• naval construction forceNavy construction units that are part of the operating forces and conduct peacetime, contingency, and...
• naval forward logistic siteAn overseas location, with port and airfield facilities nearby, which provides logistic support to naval...
• naval gunfire supportFire provided by Navy surface gun systems in support of a unit or units tasked with achieving the commander’s...
• naval special warfareA naval warfare specialty that conducts special operations with an emphasis on the maritime domain.
• naval special warfare task groupA provisional naval special warfare organization that plans, conducts, and supports special operations.
• naval special warfare task unitA provisional subordinate unit of a naval special warfare task group.
• naval surface fire supportFire provided by Navy surface gun and missile systems in support of a unit or units.
• navigation warfareActions that maintain friendly use of positioning, navigation, and timing information while denying the same...
• Navy expeditionary logistics support groupA Navy Reserve command providing supply and transportation support.
• Navy support elementA naval beach group task organized during maritime pre-position, logistics over-the-shore, and joint...
• Navy tactical air control centerThe principal air operations installation (ship-based) from which all aircraft and air warning functions of...
• Navy-unique fleet essential aircraftCombatant commander-controlled airlift deemed essential in support of naval operations’ transportation...
• need to knowA criterion used in security procedures that requires the custodians of classified information to establish...
• net explosive weightThe actual weight in pounds of explosive mixtures or compounds, including the trinitrotoluene equivalent of...
• network engagementInteractions with friendly, neutral, and threat networks conducted continuously and simultaneously at the...
• networked munitionsRemotely controlled, interconnected weapons systems designed to provide rapidly emplaced, ground-based...
• neutralIn combat and combat support operations, an identity applied to a track whose characteristics, behavior...
• neutralityIn international law, the attitude of impartiality during periods of war adopted by third states toward a...
• night-vision deviceAny electro-optical device used to detect visible and infrared energy and provide a visible image.
• night-vision goggleAn electro-optical, image-intensifying device that detects visible and near-infrared energy, intensifies the...
• node1. A location in a mobility system where a movement requirement is originated, processed for onward movement...
• no-fire areaAn area designated by the appropriate commander into which fires or their effects are prohibited.
• nonappropriated fundsFunds generated by Department of Defense personnel and their dependents used to augment funds appropriated by...
• noncombatant evacuation operationThe withdrawal of civilians and noncombatants from a threatened area abroad that is carried out with the...
• noncombatant evacuation operation tracking systemAn information technology system that provides evacuee in-transit visibility during a noncombatant evacuation...
• nonconventional assisted recoveryPersonnel recovery conducted by surrogates that are trained, supported, and controlled by special operations...
• nongovernmental organizationA private, self-governing, not-for-profit organization dedicated to alleviating human suffering; and/or...
• nonlethal reference pointA unique alphanumeric designator that represents the intended target for creating nonlethal effects, which...
• nonlethal weaponA weapon, device, or munition that is explicitly designed and primarily employed to incapacitate personnel or...
• nonpersistent agentA chemical agent that, when released, dissipates or loses its ability to cause casualties rapidly, in a...
• nonpersistent mineMine that remains active for a predetermined period of time until self-destruction, self-neutralization, or...
• nonproliferationActions to prevent the acquisition of weapons of mass destruction by dissuading or impeding access to, or...
• nonscheduled unitsUnits of the landing force held in readiness for landing during the initial unloading period but not included...
• non-unit-related personnelAll personnel requiring transportation to or from an operational area, other than those assigned to a...
• no-strike listA list of entities characterized as protected from the effects of military operations under international law...
• not mission capable, supplyMaterial condition indicating that systems and equipment are not capable of performing any of their assigned...
• nuclear incidentAn unexpected reportable incident involving a nuclear weapon, facility, or component but not constituting a...
• nuisance minefieldA minefield laid to delay and disorganize the enemy and to hinder the use of an area or route.
• numbered beachA subdivision of a colored beach designated for the assault landing of a battalion landing team, or...
• numbered fleetA major tactical unit of the Navy immediately subordinate to a four-star fleet commander that comprises...

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