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Type element
Acronym
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Resource type
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Definition
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FAC
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Facility
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An object that is built, installed or established to serve some particular purpose and is identified by the service it provides rather than by its content. This includes existing infrastructure. (cf. the details in section 4.1.1 - Facility types)
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FEA
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Feature
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An object that encompasses meteorological, geographic, and control features of military significance. (cf. the details in section 4.1.2 - Feature types)
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HUM
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Human
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Describes persons in terms of identifiable capabilities, skills, and specialities (cf. the details in section 4.1.3 - Human types)
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MAT
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Materiel
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An object that is equipment, apparatus or supplies of operational or administrative interest. (cf. the details in section 4.1.4 - Materiel types)
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ORG
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Organisation
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An object that is an administrative or functional structure. (cf. the details in section 4.1.5 - Organisation types)
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OTH
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Other
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Self defined (cf. the details in section 4.1.6 - Other types)
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SER
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Service
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A type of assistance focused on a specific end result (cf. the details in section 4.1.7 - Service types)
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Facility types
Acronym
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Facility
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Definition
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BRIDGE
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Bridge
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A facility that is a structure spanning and providing passage over a waterway, railway, or other obstacle.
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BUILDN
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Building
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A relatively permanent structure, roofed and usually walled and designed for some particular use
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DEPOT
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Depot
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An area used for the storage of products or supplies. A facility for the receipt, classification, storage, accounting, issue, maintenance, procurement, manufacture, assembly, research, salvage or disposal of material.
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NETWRK
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Network
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A facility that provides communication and information services.
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OPR
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Operational
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A facility designed specifically for rescue or military operations
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OTH
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Other
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Self defined
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Facility/bridge types
Acronym
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Bridge type
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Definition
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ARCH
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Arch
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A bridge supported by curved structures.
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BXGRDR
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Box-girder
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A bridge using large iron or steel beams or compound structure for bearing loads.
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CNTLVR
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Cantilever
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A bridge made of cantilevers projecting from the piers and connected by girders.
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FERRY
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Ferry
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A movable bridge represented by a ferry moving back and forth between fixed bridging sites.
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FLTING
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Floating
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A bridge on pontoons etc.
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FOOT
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Foot
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The bridge is intended to be used by foot traffic.
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LIFT
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Lift
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A bridge that can be raised to allow the passage of ships.
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MILMDG
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Military, medium girder
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A bridge using medium iron or steel beams or compound structure for bearing loads.
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MILPNT
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Military, pontoon
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A bridge constructed using small boats.
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MILVHL
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Military, vehicle launched
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A bridge that is carried on a vehicle and is deployed from the vehicle for immediate use.
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MLTUSE
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Multiple use
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The bridge is intended to be used for foot, vehicle and rail traffic.
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RAFT
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Raft
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A movable bridge represented by a raft moving back and forth between fixed bridging sites, usually along wires connected to both sides of the water.
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RAILWY
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Railway
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The bridge is intended to be used for rail traffic.
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RLWYVH
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Railway/vehicle
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The bridge is intended to be used both for rail and vehicle traffic.
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SLAB
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Slab
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A bridge made by use of a flat broad fairly thick usu. square or rectangular piece of solid material, esp. stone
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SSPNSN
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Suspension
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A bridge with a roadway suspended from cables supported by structures at each end.
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STRNGR
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Stringer
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A bridge made by use of a longitudinal structural member in a framework.
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SWING
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Swing
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A bridge that can be swung to one side to allow the passage of ships.
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TRUSS
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Truss
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A bridge made by use of a framework, e.g. of rafters and struts.
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VEHCLE
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Vehicle
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The bridge is intended to be used by vehicle traffic.
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Facility/building types
Acronym
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Building type
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Definition
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BARRCK
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Barracks
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A building or group of buildings used to house people.
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BUNKER
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Bunker
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A fortified chamber, mostly below ground, often built with reinforced concrete and provided with embrasures.
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COB
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Communications building
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A building in which communications signals are processed or controlled.
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CTT
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Control tower
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A tower-like structure that houses the persons and equipment used to control the flow of air, rail, or marine traffic.
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DAM
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Dam/weir
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A permanent barrier across a watercourse used to impound water or to control its flow.
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GYMNAS
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Gymnasium
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HANGAR
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Hangar
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A covered space, shed or shelter for the accommodation of aircraft or spacecraft.
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HOUSE
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House
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A household used as a dwelling for one or more people.
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HUT
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Hut
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A small simple or crude house or shelter.
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INDINS
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Industrial installation
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A facility containing factories and/or productive installations.
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OFFICE
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Office
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A place in which business, professional or clerical activities are conducted.
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SCHOOL
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School
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SHD
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Shed
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A storage facility usually characterised by one or more open sides, support pillars and a roof.
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SHLSUR
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Shelter, surface
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A fortified structure built on the surface, used to house personnel and/or equipment.
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SHLUND
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Shelter, underground
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A fortified structure built underground, used to house personnel and/or equipment.
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SHOP
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Shop
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A small retail store or a specialty department in a large store.
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TOW
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Tower (non-communications)
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A relatively tall structure which may be used for observation, support, or storage etc.
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TUN
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Tunnel
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An underground or underwater passage, open at both ends, and usually containing a road or railway.
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WALL
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Wall
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A continuous, vertical structure, such as a concrete or rock wall serving to enclose, divide, support or protect an area of land. Includes sea walls.
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WML
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Windmill
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A wind-driven system of vanes attached to a tower-like structure (excluding wind-generated power plants).
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WTW
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Water tower
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An elevated container and its supporting structure used to hold water.
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Facility/depot types
Acronym
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Depot type
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Definition
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DEPBIO
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Depot, biological
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An area used for the storage of biological agents.
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DEPCHM
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Depot, chemicals
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An area used for the storage of chemicals.
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DEPENG
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Depot, engineer
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An area used for the storage of engineer equipment.
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DEPMED
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Depot, medical
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An area used for the storage of medical supplies.
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DEPMUN
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Depot, munitions
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An area used for the storage of ammunition.
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DEPNBC
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Depot, NBC
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An area used for the storage of nuclear, biological or chemical agents.
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DEPNUC
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Depot, nuclear storage
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An area used for the storage of nuclear weapons.
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DEPPOL
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Depot, POL
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An area used for the storage of petroleum, oil and/or lubricants.
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Facility/network types
Acronym
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Network
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Definition
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RADVLF
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Very low frequency
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Radio network with a frequency of 3 – 30 kilohertz. (VLF)
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RADLF
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Low frequency
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Radio network with a frequency of 30 – 300 kilohertz. (LF)
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RADMF
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Medium frequency
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Radio network with a frequency of 300 – 3000 kilohertz. (MF)
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RADHF
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High frequency
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Radio network with a frequency of 3 – 30 megahertz. (HF)
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RADVHF
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Very high frequency
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Radio network with a frequency of 30 – 300 megahertz. (VHF)
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RADUHF
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Ultra high frequency
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Radio network with a frequency of 300 – 3000 megahertz. (UHF)
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RADSHF
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Super high frequency
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Radio network with a frequency of 3 – 30 gigahertz. (SHF)
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RADEHF
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Extra high frequency
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Radio network with a frequency of 30 – 300 gigahertz. (EHF)
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ADSL
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ADSL
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Asynchronous Digital Subscriber Line: a fast rate data connection network
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ATM
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ATM
|
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GPRS
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GPRS
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2nd generation of the public mobile telephone network (can be used for voice and / or data transmission)
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GSM
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Public / commercial GSM
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1st generation of the public mobile telephone network (can be used for voice and / or data transmission)
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INTRAN
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Intranet
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Self defined
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INTRNT
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Internet
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Self defined
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ISDN
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ISDN
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LAN
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Local area network
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Self defined
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PAMR
|
PAMR
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Private analog mobile radio network: used by private organisation and rescue / security agencies
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PDMR
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PDMR
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Private digital mobile radio network: used by private organisation and rescue / security agencies
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PGSM
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Private GSM network
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Mobile telephone network of the 1st generation installed for a private usage (can be used for voice and / or data transmission)
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PSTN
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PSTN
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Public switched telephone network(can be used for voice and / or data transmission)
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RADIO
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Radio
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Public radio broadcast network
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SDSL
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SDSL
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Synchronous Digital Subscriber Line: a fast rate data connection network
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TV
|
Television
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Television network
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UMTS
|
UMTS
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3rd generation of the public mobile telephone network (can be used for voice and / or data transmission)
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VDSL
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VDSL
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Very High Rate DSL: the next generation of fast data transmission
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WAN
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Wide area network
|
Self defined
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WIMAX
|
WiMax
|
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WLAN
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Wireless local area network
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Self defined
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Facility/operational types
Acronym
|
Facility type
|
Definition
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CAMP
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Camp
|
An accommodation based upon a number of tents or huts.
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CP
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Command post
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A unit’s or subunit’s headquarters where the commander and the staff perform their activities. In combat, a unit’s or subunit’s headquarters is often divided into echelons; the echelon in which the unit or subunit commander is located or from which he operates is called a command post.
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CSCLPT
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Casualty collection point
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A specific location where casualities are assembled to be transported to a medical treatment facility for example a company aid post.
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CVCLPT
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Civilian collection point
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A specific location where civilians are assembled for classification, sorting or further movement to other facilities or installations.
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DECONP
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Decontamination facility
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A place where personnel and/or materiel (incl. Vehicles) can be cleaned after (potential) contamination of radioactive, biological, or chemical material.
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DGT
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Dragon teeth
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Regular spaced concrete or metal barriers laid in single or multiple rows to prevent vehicle movement.
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FACAIR
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Military base/facility, airport/airbase
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A facility that is used as a military base prepared for the accommodation, landing and takeoff of aircraft.
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FACMIL
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Military base/facility
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A facility that is used as a military base.
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FACNAV
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Military base/facility, seaport/naval base
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A facility that is used as a naval base and where ships may receive or discharge their cargoes.
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FRTARE
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Fortified area
|
An area in which emplacements or shelters of a temporary or permanent nature have been constructed for defence by forces or protection of forces.
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FSAAMM
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Field storage area-ammunition
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A group of field storage sites containing ammunition and explosives.
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HPD
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Helicopter landing pad
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An improved area used for takeoff, and landing, by helicopters and other vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
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HPT
|
Heliport
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A place designated for the landing and takeoff of helicopters, including its buildings and facilities.
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HSP
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Medical facility, hospital
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A fixed medical treatment facility capable of providing inpatient care.
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HSPFLD
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Medical facility, hospital field
|
A movable medical treatment facility capable of providing inpatient care.
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HSPNOS
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Medical facility, hospital, not otherwise specified
|
A facility established for the purpose of furnishing medical and/or dental care to eligible individuals.
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MEDSPT
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Medical support
|
A facility that hosts medical personnel who carry out treatment of sick or wounded persons.
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MILOBS
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Military obstacle
|
Any man-made device (except mines) or passive defence works such as a barrier that is designed to stop, impede, or divert movement of amphibious or ground forces.
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MOBLCP
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Command post, mobile
|
The mobile command post of a unit/formation.
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POLPT
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POL point
|
A facility for the distribution of petroleum and associated products.
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POWCMP
|
POW camp
|
A camp of a semi-permanent nature established for the internment of prisoners of war (POW).
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REFARE
|
Refugee holding area
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[No definition given in APP-6A]
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RELAY
|
Relay facility
|
An installation organised, equipped, and located for the purpose of extending the coverage of electronic communications and detection.
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ROADBL
|
Roadblock
|
A barrier or obstacle used to block, or limit the movement of, hostile vehicles along a route.
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RRRSPT
|
Rearm, refuel and resupply point
|
A designated point through which a unit passes where it receives fuel, ammunition, and other necessary supplies to continue combat operations.
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SITLOG
|
Site, logistic
|
A facility for the storage, maintenance, research, or disposal of material.
|
SPTARE
|
Support area
|
A designated area in which combat services support (CSS) elements and some staff elements locate to support a unit.
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Facility/other types
Acronym
|
Facility type
|
Definition
|
ACCOM
|
Unit of accommodation
|
An amount of living space distinct and separate. (Intended for humanitarian aid scenario to enable general indication of accommodation requirements).
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AIRFLD
|
Airfield
|
A facility that is an area prepared for the accommodation (including any buildings, installations, or equipment) landing and take off of aircraft.
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BANK
|
Bank
|
An establishment where money is stored for saving or commercial purposes.
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BATH
|
Bath
|
A facility used for personal cleanliness.
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CAN
|
Canal
|
A man-made or improved natural waterway used for transportation.
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CEM
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Cemetery / graveyard / burial ground
|
An area of land for burying the dead.
|
DCH
|
Ditch
|
A channel constructed for the purpose of irrigation or drainage.
|
DRNSEW
|
Drainage/sewage
|
A facility used for emptying of liquid and channelling sewage to get rid of waste, dirty water and drain water.
|
DRSTAT
|
Dressing station
|
A movable facility for the initial treatment of casualties.
|
ELCINS
|
Electronic installation
|
A facility whose essential function is based on the use of electronic equipment.
|
ELCSPL
|
Electrical supply
|
A facility containing the equipment used for the production and/or distribution of electricity.
|
EQIMFT
|
Equipment, manufacture
|
A facility generally used specifically to support the manufacture of equipment.
|
FACGOV
|
Governmental leadership
|
A facility used to support governmental leadership functions.
|
FACPOW
|
Service, research, utility facility, electric power facility
|
A facility generally used to support service, research or utility functions in support of electric power.
|
FACSRU
|
Service, research, utility facility
|
A facility generally used to support service, research or utility functions.
|
FACTEC
|
Service, research, utility facility, technological research facility
|
A facility generally used to support service, research or utility functions in support of technological research.
|
FACTEL
|
Service, research, utility facility, telecommunications facility
|
A facility generally used to support service, research or utility functions in support of telecommunications.
|
FACTRN
|
Transport facility
|
A facility that is used to support transport functions.
|
FACWAT
|
Service, research, utility facility, public water service
|
A facility generally used to support service, research or utility functions in support of public water services.
|
FARM
|
Farm
|
Land devoted to agricultural production, raising and breeding of animals or an area of water devoted to the raising and breeding of aquatic animals.
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FENCE
|
Fence
|
A man-made barrier of relatively light structure used as an enclosure or boundary.
|
FERINS
|
Ferry installation
|
A facility (including the terminals and the water craft) to enable moving equipment and personnel across a body of water.
|
FHPT
|
Fuel handling point
|
A facility for refuelling of POL products.
|
GAT
|
Gate
|
A barrier that controls passage to a road, railway, tunnel or bridge.
|
HARBUR
|
Harbour
|
A restricted body of water, an anchorage, or other limited coastal water area and its minable water approaches from which and in which shipping operations are projected or supported.
|
INSTAL
|
Installation
|
A grouping of facilities, located in the same vicinity, which support particular functions. Installations may be elements of a base.
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JCT
|
Interchange / complex junction
|
A connection designed to provide traffic access from one road to another.
|
LGRLPT
|
Logistics release point
|
The point along the supply route where the supported unit meets the supporting unit to transfer supplies.
|
MAINTF
|
Maintenance facility
|
A facility containing the resources and infrastructure to enable it to be used for the repair and servicing of equipment.
|
MNTCPT
|
Maintenance collection point
|
A point established to collect equipment awaiting repair, controlled exchange, cannibalisation or evacuation. May be operated by the user or by intermediate maintenance units.
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MSSGRV
|
Mass-grave
|
A facility used for the burial of multiple bodies.
|
MWY
|
Motorway
|
An open, broad way, often with shoulders and barriers, maintained for vehicular use.
|
PORT
|
Port
|
A place or facility at which ships may receive or discharge their cargoes.
|
PTL
|
Power transmission line
|
A system of above ground wires including their supports, which transmit electricity over distance.
|
RAIL
|
Rail facilities
|
An installation on a railway where loads may be transferred between trains and other means of transport.
|
RAILWY
|
Railway
|
A rail or set of parallel rails on which a train or tram runs.
|
RES
|
Reservoir
|
A man-made open enclosure or area formed for the storage of water.
|
ROAD
|
Road
|
An open way maintained for vehicular use.
|
ROADWY
|
Roadway
|
A facility that is maintained for vehicular use.
|
STN
|
Station (miscellaneous)
|
A stopping place for the transfer of passengers and/or freight.
|
TRANSF
|
Transloading facility
|
Enables transfer of materiel from one mode of transportation to another or between the same modes of transportation.
|
TRFPST
|
Traffic control post
|
A place at which traffic is controlled either by military police or by mechanical means.
|
VST
|
Vehicle storage/parking area
|
An open land area used for storing or parking vehicles or vessels. (Including Recreational Vehicles).
|
WATERP
|
Water control facilities/water point
|
A facility from which water is distributed in bulk.
|
WATSPL
|
Water supply
|
A facility containing the equipment used for the storage and/or distribution of water.
|
WSHFAC
|
Washing facility
|
A facility for washing personnel and/or equipment.
|
WSTPLE
|
Waste pile
|
Unusable or unwanted material, which may include hazardous materiel.
|
Human types
Acronym
|
Type
|
Definition
|
CAPAB
|
Capability
|
A capability is defined as the potential ability to do work, perform a function or mission, achieve an objective, or provide a service. Cf. the details in section 4.1.3.1 - Human/Capability type
|
PERSON
|
Person
|
A person represents human beings about whom information is to be held. Cf. the details in section 4.1.3.2 - Human/Person type
|
UNIT
|
Unit
|
A unit is defined as an operational organisation whose structure is prescribed by a competent authority. Cf. the details in section 4.1.3.3 - Human/Unit type
|
Human/Capability type
Acronym
|
Capability type
|
Definition
|
MEDCAP
|
Medical capability
|
Self defined
|
MILCAP
|
Military capability
|
Self defined
|
TRPCAP
|
Transportation capability
|
Self defined
|
Human/Capability/Military capability type
Acronym
|
Capability
|
Definition
|
AC
|
Air controller
|
A military capability that is identified as the member of the tactical air control party
|
APAUTH
|
Approving authority
|
A military capability that is identified as the authority with the right and power to approve plans, orders or other official documents.
|
AUTCDR
|
Authorised commander
|
A military capability that is identified as the duly appointed officer in charge of a unit, post, camp, or operation.
|
FOOAOP
|
Forward observation officer/air observation post
|
A military capability that is identified as the observer operating with front line troops on the ground or in the air and trained to adjust ground or naval gunfire and pass back battlespace information.
|
GMCDR
|
Ground manoeuvre commander
|
A military capability that is identified as the designated commander of a ground manoeuvre unit.
|
INTOFF
|
Intelligence officer
|
A military capability that is identified as the officer who is responsible for activities relating to gathering and analysing information about an actual or potential foe.
|
LIAISN
|
Liaison officer
|
A military capability responsible for liaison duties.
|
MANTCH
|
Maintenance technician
|
A military capability that is identified as the person specialised to take all actions to retain materiel in or to restore it to a specified condition.
|
OF1
|
OF-1
|
The specification of a military capability as being appropriate for the officer rank of Lieutenant/Second Lieutenant.
|
OF10
|
OF-10
|
The specification of a military capability as being appropriate for the officer rank of Field Marshal.
|
OF2
|
OF-2
|
The specification of a military capability as being appropriate for the officer rank of Captain.
|
OF3
|
OF-3
|
The specification of a military capability as being appropriate for the officer rank of Major.
|
OF4
|
OF-4
|
The specification of a military capability as being appropriate for the officer rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
|
OF5
|
OF-5
|
The specification of a military capability as being appropriate for the officer rank of Colonel.
|
OF6
|
OF-6
|
The specification of a military capability as being appropriate for the officer rank of Brigadier.
|
OF7
|
OF-7
|
The specification of a military capability as being appropriate for the officer rank of Major General.
|
OF8
|
OF-8
|
The specification of a military capability as being appropriate for the officer rank of Lieutenant General.
|
OF9
|
OF-9
|
The specification of a military capability as being appropriate for the officer rank of General.
|
OFFR
|
Officer, not otherwise specified
|
The specification of a military capability as being appropriate for an individual who is invested with authority by means of a commission in the armed forces.
|
OPSOFF
|
Operations officer
|
A military capability that is identified as the officer who is responsible for activities relating to planning and directing military operations.
|
OR1
|
OR-1
|
The specification of a military capability as being appropriate for the rank of Private (Class 4).
|
OR2
|
OR-2
|
The specification of a military capability as being appropriate for the rank of Private (Class 1-3).
|
OR3
|
OR-3
|
The specification of a military capability as being appropriate for the rank of Lance Corporal.
|
OR4
|
OR-4
|
The specification of a military capability as being appropriate for the rank of Corporal.
|
OR5
|
OR-5
|
The specification of a military capability as being appropriate for the rank of Sergeant (Junior).
|
OR6
|
OR-6
|
The specification of a military capability as being appropriate for the rank of Sergeant (3 Years Seniority).
|
OR7
|
OR-7
|
The specification of a military capability as being appropriate for the rank of Staff Sergeant.
|
OR8
|
OR-8
|
The specification of a military capability as being appropriate for the rank of Warrant Officer Class 2.
|
OR9
|
OR-9
|
The specification of a military capability as being appropriate for the rank of Warrant Officer Class 1.
|
OTHR
|
Other ranks
|
The specification of a military capability as being appropriate for an individual who does not hold an officer’s commission in the armed forces.
|
POC
|
Point of contact
|
A military capability responsible to coordinate details for each element of support required.
|
Human/Capability/Medical capability type
Acronym
|
Capability
|
Definition
|
ANSPHY
|
Anaesthetics physician
|
A medical capability that is identified as a physician specialising in Anaesthetics.
|
DNTPHY
|
Dentistry physician
|
A medical capability that is identified as a physician specialising in Dentistry.
|
GYNPHY
|
Gynaecology physician
|
A medical capability that is identified as a physician specialising in Gynaecology.
|
HDNPHY
|
Head/neck physician
|
A medical capability that is identified as a physician specialising in Head/neck.
|
INMPHY
|
Internal medicine physician
|
A medical capability that is identified as a physician specialising in Internal medicine.
|
ORTPHY
|
Orthopaedics physician
|
A medical capability that is identified as a physician specialising in Orthopaedics.
|
OTHPHY
|
Other physician
|
A medical capability that is identified as a physician with an unidentified specialty.
|
PRCPHY
|
Primary care physician
|
A medical capability that is identified as a physician specialising in Primary care.
|
PSYPHY
|
Psychology physician
|
A medical capability that is identified as a physician specialising in Psychology.
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PTHPHY
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Pathology physician
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A medical capability that is identified as a physician specialising in Pathology.
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RADPHY
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Radiology physician
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A medical capability that is identified as a physician specialising in Radiology.
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SURPHY
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Surgical physician
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A medical capability that is identified as a physician specialising in Surgery.
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Human/Capability/Transportation capability type
Acronym
|
Capability
|
Definition
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AIRBRN
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Airborne
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The capability to be employed, following transport by air, in an assault debarkation either by parachuting or touchdown.
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AIRCMP
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Air, composite
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The capability to move through the air by means that combine deriving lift from fixed wings or from aerofoils that rotate.
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AIRFW
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Air, fixed wing
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The capability to move through the air by deriving lift from fixed wings.
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AIRLGT
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Air, lighter than air
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The capability of an air vehicle to remain airborne and move by displacing a weight of air greater than its own.
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AIRRW
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Air, rotary wing
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The capability to move through the air by deriving lift from aerofoils that rotate.
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AMPH
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Amphibious
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The capability of a device to operate both on land and in water.
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ANIMNT
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Animal, mounted
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The capability to move by using an animal as a carrier.
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DSMNTD
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Dismounted
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The capability of moving on foot.
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LNDRAI
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Land, railed
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The capability of a device to move along rails.
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LNDSPP
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Land, self-propelled
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The capability of a device to move over land under its own power.
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LNDTRC
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Land, tracked
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The capability of a device to move on caterpillar treads.
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LNDTWD
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Land, towed
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The capability of a device to move by means of external propulsion (mechanical or animal).
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LNDWHL
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Land, wheeled
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The capability of a device to move on wheels.
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SEASS
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Sea, subsurface
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The capability of a device to move on or under the sea surface.
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SEASUR
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Sea, surface
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The capability of a device to move on the sea surface.
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Human/Person type
Acronym
|
Person type
|
Definition
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DSPLPR
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Displaced person
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A person type who has been removed from their home country by military or political pressure and thereafter homeless.
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GOVEMP
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Government employee
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A person type who is representing a Governmental Organisation and is not a uniformed member of a regular armed force.
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INTLCT
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Intellectual
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A person type who is an intellectual being; a person possessing or supposed to possess superior powers of intellect.
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JRNLST
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Journalist
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A person type who earns a living by editing or writing for a public journal.
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LNDOWN
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Landowner
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A person type who is an owner or proprietor of land.
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MEDINT
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Media, international
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A person type who is reporting for international mass communications, but not taking part in the actions.
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MEDLCL
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Media, local
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A person type who is reporting for local mass communications, but not taking part in the actions.
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MEDNAT
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Media, national
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A person type who is reporting for national mass communications, but not taking part in the actions.
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MEDNOS
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Media, not otherwise specified
|
A person type who is reporting for mass communications (especially television, radio, and newspapers) of an origin not specified.
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MRCHNT
|
Merchant
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A person type whose occupation is the purchase and sale of marketable commodities for profit.
|
NONGVE
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Non-government employee
|
A person type who is representing a Non-Governmental Organisation and is not a uniformed member of a regular armed force.
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POLCHF
|
Police chief
|
A person type who has the responsibility for the regulation, discipline, and control of a community for the enforcement of law and public order.
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POW
|
Prisoner of war
|
A person type who, while engaged in combat under orders of his or her government, is captured by the armed forces of the enemy.
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REFUGE
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Refugee
|
A person type who, because of real or imagined danger, moves of his own volition, spontaneously, or in violation of a “stay-put” policy.
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SPY
|
Spy
|
A person type who is employed to obtain intelligence information to which he or she would not normally be allowed access.
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TERRST
|
Terrorist
|
A person type who attempts to further their views by a system of coercive intimidation.
|
VILELD
|
Village elder
|
A person type of ripe years and experience whose counsel is therefore sought and valued.
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WRITER
|
Writer
|
A person type who practices or performs writing.
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Human/Unit type
Acronym
|
Unit type
|
Definition
|
AARMOR
|
Anti armour
|
A unit type whose principal designation is the employment of direct fire weapon systems against armoured vehicles.
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ADMIN
|
Administrative
|
A unit type whose principal designation the management and execution of all military matters not included in strategy or tactics.
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AIR
|
Air
|
A unit type whose designation indicates employment in the air regime.
|
AIRBRN
|
Airborne
|
A unit type whose designation indicates the ability to carry out operations, either by paradrop or air landing, following an air movement.
|
AIRDEF
|
Air defence
|
A unit type whose principal designation is the employment of weapon systems against hostile air assets.
|
AIRLSN
|
Air liaison officer
|
A tactical air force or naval aviation officer attached to a ground or naval unit or formation as the advisor on tactical.
|
AOCCTR
|
Air support operations centre
|
An agency of a tactical air control system collocated with a corps headquarters or an appropriate land force headquarters, which coordinates and directs close air support and other tactical air support.
|
ARASLT
|
Air assault
|
A unit type whose designation indicates employment of helicopter assets as an integral element of operations.
|
ARMORD
|
Armoured
|
A unit type whose designation indicates employment of armoured assets.
|
ARMOUR
|
Armour
|
A unit type whose principal designation is the employment of tanks or other armoured direct fire weapon systems.
|
AV
|
Aviation
|
A unit type whose principal designation is the employment of aircraft capable of performing a variety of battlespace functions, including reconnaissance, air operations, and tactical lift.
|
CAV
|
Cavalry
|
A unit type whose principal designation is the employment of troops trained to fight in armoured vehicles.
|
COMPST
|
Composite
|
A unit type whose designation indicates employment of multiple types of assets.
|
CONST
|
Construction
|
A unit type whose designation indicates an ability to build various facilities in direct support of military operations.
|
DENTAL
|
Dental
|
A unit type that provides treatment dealing with the teeth or pertaining to dentistry.
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ENG
|
Engineer
|
A unit type whose principal designation is major construction, demolition, and extensive camouflage projects.
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EOD
|
Explosive ordnance disposal
|
A unit type whose principal designation is the detection, identification, field evaluation, rendering-safe, recovery and final disposal of unexploded explosive ordnance.
|
EW
|
Electronic warfare
|
A unit type whose designation indicates employment of electronic warfare assets.
|
FA
|
Field artillery
|
A unit type whose principal designation is the employment of tube artillery in support of manoeuvre units.
|
FINANC
|
Finance
|
A unit type that provides pay and entitlement services.
|
FIRSPT
|
Fire support
|
A unit type whose principal designation is the employment of fire, coordinated with the manoeuvre of forces, to destroy, neutralize or suppress the enemy.
|
FIXWNG
|
Fixed wing
|
A unit type whose designation indicates employment of fixed-wing assets in the air regime.
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GROUND
|
Ground
|
A unit type whose designation indicates employment on the ground.
|
HELCTR
|
Helicopter
|
A unit type whose designation indicates employment of rotary-wing assets in the air regime.
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INF
|
Infantry
|
A unit type whose principal designation is the employment of non-mechanised or lorry-(truck-)borne infantry.
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INFWAR
|
Information warfare
|
A unit type whose principal designation is to achieve information superiority by affecting a hostile’s information, information-based processes and information systems, while defending one’s own information, information-based processes and information systems.
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ISFRCE
|
Internal security forces
|
A unit type whose principal designation is maintenance of a state of law and order prevailing within a nation.
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JAG
|
Judge advocate general
|
A unit type that provides legal services.
|
LAWENF
|
Law enforcement
|
A unit type whose principal designation is the provision of law enforcement services.
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LNDSPT
|
Landing support
|
A unit type whose principal designation is the provision of landing support services.
|
LOG
|
Logistics
|
A unit type whose principal designation is the planning and carrying out of the movement and maintenance of forces.
|
MAINT
|
Maintenance
|
A unit type whose principal designation is the repair and maintenance of equipment.
|
MANOV
|
Manoeuvre
|
A unit type whose principal designation is the employment of forces in the battlespace through movement in combination with fire, or fire potential, to achieve a position of advantage in respect to the enemy in order to accomplish the mission.
|
MECH
|
Mechanised
|
A unit type whose designation indicates employment of mechanised assets.
|
MEDCL
|
Medical
|
A unit type whose principal designation is the provision of medical and dental services and the evacuation of casualties.
|
MILINT
|
Military intelligence
|
A unit type whose principal designation is the processing of information concerning foreign nations, hostile or potentially hostile forces or elements, or areas of actual or potential operations.
|
MILPOL
|
Military police
|
A unit type that provides police services.
|
MSL
|
Missile
|
A unit type whose principal designation is the employment of missile-based indirect fire systems.
|
MTRSD
|
Motorised
|
A unit type whose designation indicates employment of motorised assets.
|
NAVAL
|
Naval
|
A unit type whose designation indicates employment in the naval regime.
|
NBC
|
NBC
|
A unit type whose principal designation is nuclear, biological and chemical defence.
|
PERSVC
|
Personnel services
|
A unit type that provides services related to personnel administration.
|
POSTAL
|
Postal
|
A unit type that provides postal services.
|
PSYCH
|
Psychological
|
A unit type that provides treatment dealing with the mental and emotional state of a person.
|
RAILWY
|
Railway
|
A unit type whose designation indicates employment on or along a railway.
|
RECCE
|
Reconnaissance
|
A unit type whose principal designation is to obtain, by visual observation or other detection methods, information about the activities and resources of an enemy or potential enemy; or to secure data concerning the meteorological, hydrographic, or geographic characteristics of a particular area.
|
RELCHP
|
Religious/ chaplain
|
A unit type that provides religious services.
|
RIVERN
|
Riverine
|
A unit type whose designation indicates employment on or along a river.
|
SECPOL
|
Security police (air)
|
A unit type that provides security police services.
|
SHRPAT
|
Shore patrol
|
A unit type that provides shore patrol services.
|
SIG
|
Signal
|
A unit type whose principal designation is the provision of communications bearer systems.
|
SUPPLY
|
Supply
|
A unit type whose principal designation is the provision of all material and items used in the equipping, supporting and maintaining of military forces.
|
SURG
|
Surgical
|
A unit type that provides surgical services.
|
TACACP
|
Tactical air control party
|
A subordinate operational component of a tactical air control system designed to provide air liaison to land forces and for the control of aircraft.
|
TRNPTN
|
Transportation
|
A unit type whose principal designation is the provision of transport for personnel and/or materiel.
|
VET
|
Veterinary
|
A unit type that provides the medical or surgical treatment for animals.
|
VSTOL
|
Vertical/short takeoff and landing
|
A unit type whose designation indicates employment of vertical/short takeoff and landing assets in the air regime.
|
Materiel types
Acronym
|
Materiel type
|
Definition
|
CM
|
Consumable
|
A material type that is an expendable class of supply. (cf. the details in section 4.1.4.1 - Materiel/Consumable types)
|
EQ
|
Equipment
|
Non-vehicular powered articles or physical resources used in work operation or activity. (cf. the details in section 4.1.4.2 - Materiel/Equipment types)
|
VE
|
Vehicle
|
A motor-driven conveyance designed to carry or transport (cf. the details in section 4.1.4.3 - Materiel/Vehicle types)
|
Materiel/Consumable types
Acronym
|
Consumable
|
Definition
|
AMMO
|
Ammunition
|
A materiel that is a complete device charged with explosives, propellants, pyrotechnics, initiating composition, or nuclear, biological, or chemical material for use in military operations.
|
AVNFU
|
Aviation fuel
|
A petroleum fraction used as fuel in airplane engines.
|
BALNHH
|
Balloon, hand held
|
An airtight envelope of paper, silk or similar material filled with light gas or air designed to be held by hand.
|
BIOAGN
|
Biological Agent
|
A materiel that is a microorganism that causes disease in man, plants, or animals or causes the deterioration of materiel.
|
BOOK
|
Book
|
A literary composition such as would occupy one or more volumes, without regard to the material form or forms in which it actually exists.
|
CHMAGN
|
Chemical agent
|
A materiel that is a substance which is intended for use in military operations to kill, seriously injure, or incapacitate personnel through its physiological effects.
|
CLTHNG
|
Clothing
|
Articles of dress or attire worn by individuals.
|
COAL
|
Coal
|
Fuel made from carbon, cinder or ember.
|
CON
|
Construction materials
|
Any material that may be used in construction.
|
CROPS
|
Crops
|
Cultivated agricultural plants, as grain, vegetables or fruit.
|
DIESEL
|
Diesel fuel
|
A petroleum fraction intended to be used as fuel in diesel engines.
|
DRUG
|
Drug
|
A narcotic, hallucinogen, or stimulant, esp. one causing addiction.
|
FOO
|
Food
|
Materiel to be used as nourishment in solid or liquid form.
|
FUEL
|
Fuel
|
A substance burned to create energy.
|
FUZE
|
Fuze
|
A device that initiates an explosive train.
|
GENSPL
|
General supplies
|
All disposable materiel and items used in the equipment, support and maintenance of military forces or civilians.
|
HANDBL
|
Handbill
|
A printed notice or advertisement on a single page, intended to be delivered or circulated by hand.
|
IMEXDE
|
Improvised explosive device
|
A device placed or fabricated in an improvised manner incorporating destructive, lethal, noxious, pyrotechnic or incendiary chemicals and designed to destroy, incapacitate, harass or distract.
|
KEROS
|
Kerosene
|
A mixture of liquid hydrocarbons, a commercial product of the distillation of petroleum intended to be used in kerosene based engines.
|
LEAFLT
|
Leaflet
|
A small sized leaf of paper containing printed matter, chiefly for gratuitous distribution.
|
LPG
|
Liquefied petroleum gas
|
Liquefied petroleum gas.
|
LUBRIC
|
Lubricant
|
A material, usually an oil, used to lubricate machinery.
|
MAGZNE
|
Magazine
|
A periodical publication containing articles by various writers.
|
MATING
|
Matting
|
Steel or other material used to construct a supporting surface over ground.
|
MEDICN
|
Medicine
|
Any substance or preparation used in the treatment of disease.
|
MEDSPL
|
Medical supply
|
Supplies for the treatment of injuries, illness and disease, including drugs.
|
MEGPHN
|
Megaphone
|
An instrument for carrying sound a long distance.
|
MONEY
|
Money
|
The official currency, coins and negotiable paper notes issued by a government.
|
MURAL
|
Mural
|
A painting executed on a wall or ceiling as part of a scheme or decoration.
|
NATGAS
|
Natural gas
|
A flammable gas, consisting largely of methane and other hydrocarbons, occurring naturally underground and used as fuel.
|
NBCKIT
|
NBC kit
|
The personal equipment and or medical supplies issued to a person for protection against and nuclear, biological or chemical contamination or exposure.
|
NUCAGN
|
Nuclear agent
|
A materiel that is a substance required in a nuclear fission or other nuclear transformation.
|
NWSPPR
|
Newspaper
|
A printed publication containing the news, commonly with the addition of advertisements and other matters of interest.
|
OIL
|
Oil
|
A substance having the following characters (or most of them): viz. those of being liquid at ordinary temperatures, of a viscid consistence and characteristic smooth and sticky (unctuous) feel, lighter than water and insoluble in it, soluble in alcohol and ether, inflammable, chemically neutral.
|
PAINT
|
Paint
|
A substance consisting of a solid colouring matter dissolved in a liquid vehicle, as water or oil, used to impart a colour by being spread over a surface.
|
PAPER
|
Paper
|
A substance composed of fibres interlaced into a compact web.
|
PEAT
|
Peat
|
Dried bog or swamp matter used for fuel.
|
PEREQU
|
Personal equipment
|
Equipment issued to or carried by an individual.
|
PETROL
|
Petrol
|
A refined petroleum product intended to be used as fuel in gasoline engines.
|
PMPHLT
|
Pamphlet
|
A small treatise occupying fewer pages than would make a book, issued as a separate work; always unbound, with or without paper covers.
|
PNTBRS
|
Paint brush
|
A device designed to apply paint.
|
POL
|
POL
|
Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricant - A broad term that includes all petroleum and associated products used by the armed forces.
|
POSTER
|
Poster
|
A placard posted or displayed in a public place as an announcement or advertisement.
|
RATCO
|
Rations, combat
|
A package of fixed portions of food allotted for persons.
|
RATFR
|
Rations, fresh
|
Fresh food allotted for persons.
|
RATTI
|
Rations, tin
|
Food preserved in a container allotted for persons.
|
REVET
|
Revetting material
|
Steel or other supporting material used in constructing a wall of earth.
|
SPRAY
|
Spray (tank)
|
A container used to dispense chemical or biological agents.
|
SPRPRT
|
Spare parts
|
A generic term covering materiel used as replacement parts.
|
UNIFRM
|
Uniform
|
A distinctive dress of uniform cut, materials, and colour worn by all the members of a particular naval, military, or other force to which it is recognised as properly belonging and peculiar.
|
WAT
|
Water
|
A clear, colourless, nearly odourless and tasteless liquid.
|
WIRE
|
Wire
|
A pliable metallic strand or rod made in many lengths and diameters.
|
WOOD
|
Wood
|
A material used for construction or fuel.
|
WTRHUM
|
Water, fit for human consumption
|
H2O that has been filtered and processed to remove poisons/toxins harmful to humans.
|
WTROTH
|
Water, neither medical nor human use
|
H2O that may have a level of poisons/toxins or bacteria that make it unfit for human consumption or medical usage, but that may be used for other purposes.
|
Medical and drug products
Acronym
|
Product
|
Definition
|
2CB
|
2C-B
|
A synthetic hallucinogenic substance marked by visual hallucinations similar to mescaline – a component of the peyote cactus.
|
AMPHTM
|
Amphetamine
|
A synthetic drug used esp. as a stimulant.
|
BLOOD
|
Blood
|
The red liquid circulating in the arteries and veins of man and the higher animals, by which the tissues are constantly nourished and renewed.
|
BNDDR
|
Bandages / dressings
|
Medical material applied to cover and protect an injury.
|
COCANE
|
Cocaine
|
A drug derived from coca or prepared synthetically, used as a local anaesthetic and as a stimulant.
|
CRACK
|
Crack
|
A potent hard crystalline form of cocaine broken into small pieces and inhaled or smoked for its stimulating effect.
|
DOB
|
DOB
|
A synthetic phenethylamine substance marked by visual hallucinations.
|
ECSMDA
|
Ecstasy - MDA
|
Methylenedioxyamphetamine, an amphetamine-based drug that causes euphoric and hallucinatory effects, originally produced as an appetite suppressant.
|
ECSMDE
|
Ecstasy - MDEA
|
Methylenedioxy-ethylamphetamine, an amphetamine-based drug that causes euphoric and hallucinatory effects, originally produced as an appetite suppressant.
|
ECSMDM
|
Ecstasy - MDMA
|
Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, an amphetamine-based drug that causes euphoric and hallucinatory effects, originally produced as an appetite suppressant.
|
GHB
|
GHB
|
Gamma hydroxy butyrate, a designer drug with anaesthetic properties, claimed also to be an aphrodisiac.
|
HASHSH
|
Hashish
|
A resinous product of the top leaves and tender parts of hemp, smoked or chewed for its narcotic effects.
|
HASOIL
|
Hashish Oil
|
A dark brown to black oily substance possessing a THC content averaging 20 percent.
|
HEROIN
|
Heroin
|
A highly addictive crystalline analgesic drug derived from morphine, often used as a narcotic.
|
KHAT
|
Khat
|
The leaves of this shrub, chewed or infused as a stimulant.
|
KTMINE
|
Ketamine
|
An anaesthetic and pain-killing drug, also used (illicitly) as a hallucinogen.
|
LSD
|
LSD
|
Lysergic acid diethylamide.
|
MARJUN
|
Marijuana
|
The dried leaves, flowering tops, and stems of the hemp, used as an intoxicating or hallucinogenic drug and usu. smoked in cigarettes; cannabis.
|
MORFIN
|
Morfin
|
An analgesic and narcotic drug obtained from opium and used medicinally to relieve pain.
|
MSCLNE
|
Mescaline
|
A hallucinogenic alkaloid present in mescal buttons.
|
MTHAMP
|
Methamphetamine
|
An amphetamine derivative with quicker and longer action, used as a stimulant.
|
OPIUM
|
Opium
|
A reddish-brown heavy-scented addictive drug prepared from the juice of the opium poppy, used in medicine as an analgesic and narcotic.
|
PCP
|
Phencyclidine
|
A piperidine derivative used as a veterinary anaesthetic and a hallucinogenic drug.
|
PSLCYB
|
Psilocybin
|
A hallucinogenic alkaloid found in toadstools of the genus Psilocybe.
|
WTRMED
|
Water, fit for medical use
|
H2O that has been filtered and processed to remove poisons/toxins harmful to humans and that has also been sterilised to enable it to be used for medical purposes.
|
Ammunition types
Acronym
|
Ammunition
|
Definition
|
AAMIS
|
Air-to-air missile
|
An air-launched guided missile for use against air targets.
|
ASMIS
|
Air-to-surface missile
|
A self-propelled airborne munition which is guided automatically, or by remote control, fired from an aircraft at an object on the ground or sea.
|
ATGDWP
|
Anti-tank guided weapon
|
A guided weapon designed to immobilize or destroy a tank.
|
BOMB
|
Bomb
|
A case filled with explosive, inflammable material, poison gas, or smoke, etc., dropped from aircraft, or thrown or deposited by hand.
|
BOMBLT
|
Bomblet
|
One of a number of small bombs usually contained in a cluster bomb and released in midair.
|
DPTHCH
|
Depth charge
|
Any charge designed for explosion under water, especially such a charge dropped or catapulted from a ship’s deck and used against submarines.
|
EXPLOS
|
Explosive
|
An explosive substance.
|
GNSHEL
|
Gun shell
|
A munition that is propelled from a barrel and thereafter follows a ballistic trajectory.
|
HNDGRN
|
Hand grenade
|
An explosive missile, smaller than a bombshell, thrown by hand.
|
MINAHL
|
Mine, anti-helicopter
|
A mine designed to cause damage to helicopters.
|
MINAPR
|
Mine, anti-personnel
|
A mine designed to cause casualties to personnel.
|
MINAT
|
Mine, anti-tank
|
A mine designed to immobilize or destroy a tank.
|
MINNOS
|
Mine, not otherwise specified
|
[No definition given in APP-6A]
|
MRTRBM
|
Mortar bomb
|
A round fired from a mortar weapon.
|
PYROTC
|
Pyrotechnic device
|
A mixture of chemicals which when ignited is capable of reacting exothermically to produce light, heat, smoke, sound or gas, and may also be used to introduce a delay into an explosive train because of its known burning time.
|
RCKET
|
Rocket
|
A munition that is self-propelled in flight whose trajectory or course whilst in flight cannot be controlled.
|
SEAMIN
|
Sea mine
|
An explosive device laid in the water with the intention of damaging or sinking ships or of deterring shipping from entering an area.
|
SMAMMO
|
Small-arms ammunition
|
Ammunition designed for hand held weapons.
|
SRAMIS
|
Surface-to-air missile
|
A self-propelled airborne munition which is guided automatically, or by remote control, fired from the ground or vessel at an aircraft or other airborne target.
|
SRSMIS
|
Surface-to-surface missile
|
A self-propelled airborne munition which is guided automatically, or by remote control, fired from the ground or vessel at an object on the ground or sea.
|
TRPEDO
|
Torpedo
|
A weapon for destroying ships by rupturing their hulls below the waterline.
|
Materiel/Equipment types
Acronym
|
Equipment type
|
Definition
|
ELC
|
Electronic equipment
|
Self defined
|
ENG
|
Engineering equipment
|
Self defined
|
NBC
|
NBC equipment
|
Self defined
|
OTH
|
Other equipment
|
Self defined
|
Materiel/Equipment/Electronic Equipment type
Acronym
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Electronic equipment type
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Definition
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AMTRAD
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Amateur radio device
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The transmission and reception of radio-frequency electromagnetic waves as a means of communication usually as a hobby.
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ATCRAD
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Air-traffic control radar
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A radar used for monitoring air traffic.
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AUDSTD
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Audio storage device
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A device, usually film, tapes, or Laser Disk used for the storage of sound.
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BEACON
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Beacon
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An electronic source that emits a distinctive or characteristic signal used for the determination of bearings, courses, or locations.
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C3I
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C3I
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Equipment specifically designed to be used for C3I.
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COM
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Communication
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A group of interrelated communications equipment utilising the electromagnetic spectrum for the transmission and/or receiving of speech and data information.
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COMANT
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Communication antenna
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An equipment for sending or receiving electromagnetic waves.
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COMSYS
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Communication system
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A set of equipment designed for communications purposes.
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COMVEH
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Communication vehicle
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A vehicle equipped with communication devices.
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DATLNK
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Data link
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The means of connecting one location to another for the purpose of transmitting and receiving data.
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DPE
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Data-processing
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Equipment for storing, sharing and manipulation of data.
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EW
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Electronic warfare
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An equipment used for military action involving the use of electromagnetic energy to determine, exploit, reduce, or prevent hostile use of the electromagnetic spectrum and action to retain its effective use by friendly forces.
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LOUDSP
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Loudspeaker
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An instrument for amplifying sound waves so that they can be heard at a distance from the instrument.
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MEGPHN
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Megaphone
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An electronic instrument for carrying sounds a long distance.
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METRAD
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Meteorological radar
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A radar used to observe and measure meteorological conditions.
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NAV
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Navigation
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A group of interrelated navigation equipments and/or instruments designed to aid in movement from one point to another.
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NAVRAD
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Navigation radar
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A radar used to monitor the moving parameters of a craft.
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PAS
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Public address system
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A device capable of delivering voice messages.
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RADBRD
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Radio broadcast device
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Organised wireless broadcasting in sound as a medium of communication or as an art form.
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RIDD
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Remote intrusion detection device
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An equipment used to detect objects moving into or within an area of interest.
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SEN
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Sensor
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A device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or otherwise responds to it.
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SONAR
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Sonar
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Sound Navigation Ranging. A sonic device used primarily for the detection and location of underwater objects.
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TELSWT
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Telephone switch
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A device for making and breaking the connections in a telephone system.
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VIDBRD
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Video broadcast device
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A device that stores images to be displayed on a television screen or other cathode-ray tube device.
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VISSTR
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Visual storage device
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A device, usually film, tape, Digital Video Device (DVD) or Laser Disk used for the storage of pictures.
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Materiel/Equipment/Engineering Equipment type
Acronym
|
Engineering equipment
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Definition
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BRDVEH
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Bridge vehicle
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A vehicle used to deliver a bridge.
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BRIDGG
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Bridging
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Equipment designed for the crossing of gaps and other obstacles.
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CNSTVE
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Construction vehicle
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A vehicle used in the construction industry.
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CONST
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Construction
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An equipment used to build a facility.
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DOZER
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Dozer
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A heavy caterpillar tractor fitted with a broad steel blade in front, used for removing obstacles, levelling uneven surfaces, etc.
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ERTHMV
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Earthmover
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A vehicle designed for the excavation or shifting of large quantities of earth.
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MCBRLY
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Mechanised bridge layer
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A tracked vehicle designed to carry and lay a removable bridge.
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MINCLR
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Mine clearer
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A vehicle whose purpose is to remove or destroy mines.
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MINECL
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Mine-clearing
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An equipment whose purpose is to remove or destroy mines.
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MINEDT
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Mine-detection
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An equipment whose purpose is to detect the presence of mines.
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MINEMR
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Minefield marking
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An equipment used to delimit a minefield.
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MINLYR
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Mine layer
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A vehicle whose purpose is to lay mines.
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TFBRID
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Tactical floating bridge
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A bridge that can be laid on floating structure to permit crossing.
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Materiel/Equipment/NBC Equipment type
Acronym
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NBC equipment
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Definition
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ABIDET
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Automated biological detector
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An unattended biological detection and alarm system.
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ABICHM
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Automated chemical and biological agent detector
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An unattended chemical and biological detection and alarm system.
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ACHDET
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Automated chemical detector
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An unattended chemical detection and alarm system.
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ARDDET
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Automated radiation detector
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An unattended radiation detector.
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BIOINT
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Biological integrated detector
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An integrated biological detection, alarm, and identification system.
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BIOSTO
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Biological stand-off detection system
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A detector capable of remotely detecting biological contamination.
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CHMMON
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Chemical agent monitor
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A handheld chemical agent detector.
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MSSPTR
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Mass spectrometer
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An apparatus used for recording and measuring the mass spectra of particles, especially as a method of analysis.
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NBCDEC
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NBC decontamination vehicle
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A vehicle that, as its primary, is equipped to decontaminate persons or equipment contaminated by an NBC exposure.
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NBCREC
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NBC reconnaissance vehicle
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A vehicle that, as its primary, is equipped to perform by visual observation or other detection methods, information a particular area potentially contaminated by an NBC event.
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RDSPTR
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Radiation spectrometer
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An apparatus used for recording and measuring a radiation energy spectra, especially as a method of analysis.
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Materiel/Equipment/Other Equipment type
Acronym
|
Equipment type
|
Definition
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BCNLGT
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Beacon, light
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A light that is used for the determination of bearings, courses, or locations.
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BOTTLE
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Bottle
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A container with a narrow neck, used for storing liquids, or a large metal cylinder holding liquefied gas.
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CONTNR
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Container
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A receptacle in which material is held or carried.
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DEMOEQ
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Demolition equipment
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Equipment specifically designed to be used in executing demolition tasks.
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PRTMAC
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Printing machine
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A machine capable of printing documents.
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SRCHLT
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Searchlight
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[No definition given in APP-6A]
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SMKGEN
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Smoke generator
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A system used to generate smoke in the battlespace.
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TANK
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Tank
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A large receptacle or storage chamber, especially for liquid or gas.
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Materiel/Vehicle types
Acronym
|
Vehicle type
|
Definition
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AIRCRF
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Aircraft (cf. the details in section )
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Self defined
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RAILVE
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Railcar (cf. the details in section )
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Self defined
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ROADVE
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Road vehicle (cf. the details in section )
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Self defined
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VESSEL
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Vessel (cf. the details in section )
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Self defined
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Materiel/Vehicle/Aircraft types
Acronym
|
Aircraft
|
Definition
|
AEWCON
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Airborne early warning and control
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An aircraft equipped with search and height finding radars and communications equipment designed to provide air surveillance and to control airborne weapons systems.
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AIRTRI
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Air-transport, medium range
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Transportation by air, reaching medium distances between 1,852 to 4,630 kilometres.
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AIRTRL
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Air-transport, long range
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Transportation by air, reaching distances above 4,630 kilometres.
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AIRTRS
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Air-transport, short range
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Transportation by air, reaching short distances less than 1,852 kilometres.
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ANTARM
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Anti-armour
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An aircraft designed and primarily armed for use in the destruction of armoured targets.
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ASWAIR
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Anti-submarine
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An aircraft employed in an operation conducted with the intention of denying the enemy the effective use of submarines.
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ATTAIR
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Attack aircraft
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Aircraft designed to engage in attacks on enemy targets afloat or ashore.
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ATTHEL
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Attack helicopter
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A helicopter specifically designed to employ various weapons to attack and destroy enemy targets.
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AUTOGY
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Autogyro
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An aircraft powered by a conventional propeller and a freewheeling, horizontal rotor.
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BOMBER
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Bomber
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Self defined
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CMDCTL
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Command and control
|
An aircraft designed and equipped to allow a commander to exercise authority and direction over assigned and attached forces in the accomplishment of the mission.
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DRONE
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Drone
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An unmanned vehicle which conducts its mission without guidance from an external source.
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ELCCNM
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Electronic counter measures
|
An aircraft that operates in a division of electronic warfare involving actions taken to prevent or reduce an enemy's effective use of the electromagnetic spectrum through the use of electromagnetic energy. There are three subdivisions of electronic countermeasures: electronic jamming, electronic deception and electronic neutralization.
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EW
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Electronic warfare
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An aircraft designed for military action to exploit the electromagnetic spectrum encompassing: the search for, interception and identification of electromagnetic emissions, the employment of electromagnetic energy, including directed energy, to reduce or prevent hostile use of the electromagnetic spectrum, and actions to ensure its effective use by friendly forces.
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FIGHTR
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Fighter
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A generic term to describe a type of fast and manoeuvrable fixed wing aircraft capable of tactical air operations against air and/or surface targets.
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HELHVL
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Helicopter, heavy lift
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A helicopter able to carry heavy items.
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HELICP
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Helicopter
|
A machine or device capable of atmospheric flight and dependent on rotating blades for lift.
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HELLGL
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Helicopter, light lift
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A helicopter able to carry light weight items.
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HELMDL
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Helicopter, medium lift
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A helicopter able to carry medium weight items.
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HELREC
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Helicopter, reconnaissance
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Light helicopter used for reconnaissance purposes.
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IMINGT
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Imagery intelligence gathering
|
An aircraft designed and equipped with imaging sensors primarily for the purpose of gathering imagery for intelligence purposes.
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MEDEVC
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Medical evacuation
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An aircraft designed and equipped to perform medical evacuation and treatment.
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MINWAR
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Mine warfare
|
An aircraft designed and equipped to perform mine warfare functions including mine laying and mine countermeasures.
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RECCE
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Reconnaissance
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An aircraft intended to obtain, by visual observation or other detection methods, information about activities and resources, or to secure data concerning the meteorological, hydrographic, or geographic characteristics of a particular area.
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SAR
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Search and rescue
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An aircraft designed and equipped to look for and bring back any lost, incapacitated or captured person or group of persons.
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SIINGA
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Signals intelligence gathering
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An aircraft designed and equipped primarily for the purpose of intercepting and gathering electronic and communications transmissions for intelligence purposes.
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TANKER
|
Tanker
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An aircraft used for carrying fuel in bulk, esp. for the aerial refuelling of other craft.
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TRAAIR
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Trainer
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An aircraft used in training pilots or other aircrews.
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UAV
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Unmanned aerial vehicle
|
An unmanned aircraft which conducts its mission without guidance from an external source or by being controlled from a distant location through a communication link.
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UTILTY
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Utility
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Multi-purpose aircraft capable of lifting troops but may be used in a command and control, logistics, casualty evacuation or armed aircraft role.
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Materiel/Vehicle/Railcar types
Acronym
|
Railcar type
|
Definition
|
LCMDSE
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Locomotive, diesel/electric
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A locomotive that uses diesel engine(s) to produce electricity for electric engine(s) that provide the engine with its source of tractive power.
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LCMDSL
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Locomotive, diesel
|
A locomotive that uses diesel engine(s) as its source of tractive power.
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LCMELC
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Locomotive, electric
|
A locomotive that uses electric engine(s) as its source of tractive power, the electricity being supplied from an external source, typically via a pantograph (overhead electrical cable).
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LCMSTM
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Locomotive, steam
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A locomotive that uses the principle of heating water above its boiling point to produce steam, the expansion in a sealed vessel the pressure becomes the engine(s) source of tractive power.
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LCMTND
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Locomotive, tender
|
A locomotive tender is used to carry coal and water for a steam locomotive when not integral to the locomotive design.
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LCMTVE
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Locomotive
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A detachable, wheeled engine used for pulling trains.
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RLDEQP
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Railed equipment
|
Mobile equipment that uses rails to move on, for example, dockyard cranes.
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RLLSTK
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Rolling stock
|
Generic term for wagons, either passenger, freight or specialised that are used to form a train.
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TRAM
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Tram
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A passenger carrying vehicle that runs on rails normally along roads, with minimal earthworks, typically powered by electricity from overhead power cables via a pantograph.
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WGNART
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Wagon, articulated vehicle transporter
|
Rolling stock specifically designed to carry an articulated truck by rail (for example EUROSTAR).
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WGNBRK
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Wagon, brake
|
Rolling stock used to assist with the control of a formed train, that when used are manned and contain auxiliary braking apparatus.
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WGNCAR
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Wagon, car transporter
|
Rolling stock specifically designed to carry civilian or military cars by rail (for example EURORAIL).
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WGNCRG
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Wagon, cargo (enclosed)
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Rolling stock used to move boxed or palletised equipment/stores and closed by means of fixed doors either sliding or hinged.
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WGNCSS
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Wagon, cargo, sliding sides
|
Rolling stock used to move boxed or palletised equipment/stores and closed by means of sliding curtained side panels.
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WGNCTL
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Wagon, cattle
|
Rolling stock used to move livestock by rail.
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WGNFLB
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Wagon, flatbed
|
Rolling stock used to move either large bulky cargoes, for example B vehicles, or large linear cargoes, for example logs/cut timber, replacement sections of track.
|
WGNFUL
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Wagon, bulk fuel
|
Rolling stock used to move bulk fuel by rail. [Also often known as tank wagons.]
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WGNHPR
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Wagon, hopper
|
Rolling stock used to move bulk loose material by rail and unloaded by gravity through bottom doors. [Mineral or foodstuffs e.g. grain are typical cargoes.]
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WGNISO
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Wagon, ISO container(s)
|
Rolling stock used to move standard ISO containers, either single or multiple containers.
|
WGNLQD
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Wagon, liquid
|
Rolling stock used to move bulk liquids by rail.
|
WGNMNR
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Wagon, mineral
|
Rolling stock used to move bulk mineral by rail with unloading facilities from either side.
|
WGNOPC
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Wagon, open container
|
Rolling stock used to move bulk loose items by rail.
|
WGNPAS
|
Wagon, passenger
|
Rolling stock used for the transportation of passengers.
|
WGNRFG
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Wagon, refrigerated
|
Rolling stock used to move refrigerated cargoes by rail.
|
WGNRPR
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Wagon, track repair and maintenance
|
Rolling stock used to repair (replace track) or maintain the railway track and track bed.
|
WGNSPP
|
Wagon, special purpose
|
Rolling stock used to move specialised or outsized loads by rail, for example MBTs, other outsized loads.
|
WGNWAT
|
Wagon, potable water
|
Rolling stock used to move potable water by rail.
|
WGNWFL
|
Wagon, warflat
|
Rolling stock used to move specific military loads, for example AIFVs (UK Warrior).
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Materiel/Vehicle/Road car types
Acronym
|
Road car
|
Definition
|
AMBUL
|
Ambulance
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A vehicle for conveying sick, wounded, incapacitated, or injured persons.
|
APC
|
Armoured personnel carrier
|
A lightly armoured, highly mobile, full-tracked vehicle, amphibious and air-droppable, used primarily for transporting personnel and their individual equipment during tactical operations.
|
APCREC
|
Armoured personnel carrier, recovery
|
A vehicle designed to recover armoured personnel carriers.
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ARVELT
|
Armoured vehicle, light
|
[No definition given in APP-6A]
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AUTOMO
|
Automobile
|
A self-propelled passenger vehicle.
|
BICYCL
|
Bicycle
|
A vehicle of two wheels held in a frame one behind the other, propelled by pedals and steered with handlebars attached to the front wheel.
|
BTHVRE
|
Battle tank, heavy, recovery
|
A vehicle designed to recover heavy weight battle tanks.
|
BTMDRE
|
Battle tank, medium, recovery
|
A vehicle designed to recover medium weight battle tanks.
|
BUS
|
Bus
|
A large passenger road vehicle.
|
CCTRCK
|
Cross-country truck
|
An automotive vehicle used for transporting loads over long distances.
|
FRFGTN
|
Firefighting
|
A large motor vehicle designed to carry firefighters and equipment to a fire and supports extinguishing operations.
|
HETVEH
|
Heavy equipment transport
|
A vehicle designed to carry cumbersome or heavy items.
|
MAINT
|
Maintenance
|
A vehicle that, as its primary function, is designed to provide equipment support facilities in or out of the battlespace.
|
MHVEH
|
Materiel handling
|
A vehicle that, as its primary, is designed to provide materiel handling facilities in or out of the battlespace.
|
MILUV
|
Military utility
|
A small, sturdy, four-wheel-drive army vehicle, used chiefly for reconnaissance; a similar vehicle in non-military use.
|
MOTCYC
|
Motorcycle
|
A vehicle with two wheels in tandem, self-propelled and sometimes having a sidecar with a third wheel.
|
SEMI
|
Semi
|
A road trailer that has a wheel system at the rear only and is coupled to a suitable tractor to form an articulated lorry.
|
TRACTR
|
Tractor
|
A powered vehicle that pulls or draws machinery.
|
TRAILR
|
Trailer
|
A vehicle designed to be towed by another.
|
TRLBUS
|
Trolley bus
|
A bus powered by electricity obtained from an overhead cable by means of a trolley-wheel.
|
TRUCK
|
Truck
|
An automotive vehicle used for transporting loads.
|
Materiel/Vehicle/Vessel types
Acronym
|
Vessel
|
Definition
|
AIRCAR
|
Aircraft carrier
|
A ship designed to support and operate aircraft, engage in attacks on targets afloat or ashore, and engage in sustained operations in support of other forces.
|
AMPH
|
Amphibian
|
A vehicle designed to travel over land and on water.
|
AMPHWV
|
Amphibious warfare vessel
|
A surface vessel that is designed to conduct amphibious operations, delivering troops and equipment ashore and providing logistical support.
|
ASLTVS
|
Assault vessel
|
An amphibious warfare vessel that is designed for transporting troops and their tanks and vehicles. It has the capability of landing them ashore by means of landing craft and/or helicopters.
|
BARGE
|
Barge
|
A long flat-bottomed boat for carrying freight on canals, rivers, etc.
|
BARSHP
|
Barracks ship
|
A self-propelled ship employed as a mobile base facility and support ship for the crews of other vessels and without repair facilities.
|
BATSHP
|
Battleship
|
A very large, heavily armoured vessel.
|
BRDGBT
|
Bridging boat
|
A boat used to support a bridge.
|
CBLSHP
|
Cable ship
|
A ship equipped for cable laying.
|
CNTSHP
|
Container ship
|
A ship specially constructed and equipped to carry standard containers.
|
CORVET
|
Corvette
|
A speedy, lightly armed warship smaller than a destroyer.
|
CRUISR
|
Cruiser
|
A fast warship of medium tonnage with a long cruising radius and less firepower and armour than a battleship.
|
CSRSHP
|
Casualty receiving ship
|
A ship, not declared to and protected by ICRC/red crescent, providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for ill or injured people.
|
CSTSHP
|
Casualty transport ship
|
A ship, not declared to and protected by ICRC/red crescent, whose primary purpose is sustaining post-operative casualties during transport out of theatre.
|
DESTRY
|
Destroyer
|
A high-speed warship designed to operate offensively with strike forces, with hunter-killer groups, and in support of amphibious assault operations.
|
DPSMVS
|
Deep-submergence vessel
|
A vessel able to dive deep into the water for investigation, rescue and retrieval.
|
FERRY
|
Ferry
|
A ship or boat used to ferry passengers or goods.
|
FIRBOT
|
Fire boat
|
A harbour vessel extensively equipped for fire fighting.
|
FISHER
|
Fishing boat
|
A ship or boat used for fishing.
|
FLTCRN
|
Floating crane
|
A barge-like vessel usually non-self-propelled equipped with a crane.
|
FLTDRG
|
Floating dredger
|
A craft employed as a dredger.
|
FLTDRY
|
Floating dry dock
|
A floating dock capable of docking or repairing ships.
|
FREBLK
|
Freighter, bulk cargo
|
A ship designed to carry solid freight in cargo holds.
|
FRELIQ
|
Freighter, liquid cargo
|
A ship designed to carry liquid freight.
|
FRIGAT
|
Frigate
|
A warship designed to operate independently, or with strike, anti-submarine warfare, or amphibious forces against submarine, air, or surface threats.
|
FSTCRF
|
Fast attack craft
|
A fast surface vessel, of small scale displacement hull design, which may perform an anti-ship role, usually operating in coastal waters.
|
GUNBOT
|
Gunboat
|
A small vessel of shallow draught and with relatively heavy guns.
|
HOSSHP
|
Hospital ship
|
A ship, declared to and protected by ICRC/red crescent and marked accordingly, providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for ill or injured people.
|
HOVCRF
|
Hovercraft
|
A vehicle or craft that can be supported by a cushion of air ejected downwards against a surface close below it, and can in principle travel over any relatively smooth surface (as a body of water, marshland, gently sloping land) while having no significant contact with it.
|
ICEBRK
|
Icebreaker
|
A vessel specially designed or adapted for breaking a channel through the ice.
|
LAUNCH
|
Launch
|
A small vessel employed in sheltered waters for transporting personnel.
|
LGHSHP
|
Light ship
|
A ship actually moored or anchored in a fixed position showing navigational aiding light(s).
|
LGHTER
|
Lighter
|
A barge-like vessel used in loading and unloading ships or in transporting loads for short distances.
|
LNDCRF
|
Landing craft
|
Any of several types of amphibious warfare floating specially designed for putting troops and equipment ashore.
|
MERSHP
|
Merchant ship
|
A non-naval ship designed to transport cargo or passengers.
|
MINWAR
|
Mine warfare
|
A vessel charged with the strategic, operational and tactical use of naval mines and their countermeasures.
|
MOBLS
|
Mobile logistics ship
|
A warship designed for logistics assistance.
|
NETLAY
|
Net laying ship
|
A ship equipped for net laying.
|
NETTND
|
Net tender, boom
|
A craft used to maintain nets, booms and other harbour defence equipment.
|
OILER
|
Oiler
|
A ship designed to provide fuel for other ships while at sea.
|
PASSGR
|
Passenger ship
|
A merchant ship designed to carry persons.
|
PATVES
|
Patrol vessel/coast guard cutter
|
A vessel designed for one or more of the following functions: coastal defence, protection of life and property at sea, and enforcement of customs, immigration and navigation laws.
|
RAFT
|
Raft
|
A flat floating structure of timber or other materials for conveying persons or goods.
|
RECRVS
|
Recreational vessel
|
A surface vessel that is designed for waterborne recreational activities.
|
RESSHP
|
Research ship
|
A surface vessel that is designed for oceanographic research.
|
RPRSHP
|
Repair ship
|
A ship employed as a mobile repair facility.
|
SAILVS
|
Sailing vessel
|
A surface vessel whose prime motive force is wind power.
|
SALSHP
|
Salvage ship
|
A ship of at least 40 metres used to provide mobile salvage, repairs, diving and rescue services.
|
SMLLBO
|
Boat, small
|
A small open vessel in which to traverse the surface of water, usually propelled by oars, though sometimes by a sail.
|
SUBMAR
|
Submarine
|
A warship, capable of operating under water and usually equipped with torpedoes, missiles and a periscope.
|
TANKER
|
Tanker
|
A ship designed for carrying liquids, especially mineral oils, in bulk.
|
TENDER
|
Tender
|
A vessel designed to provide logistic support and depot facilities to other vessels.
|
TRPBOT
|
Torpedo boat
|
A patrol vessel fitted with torpedoes.
|
TUGBOT
|
Tug boat
|
A small powerful boat for towing larger boats and ships.
|
WTRCFT
|
Water craft
|
A vessel that plies on the water; such vessels collectively.
|
Unit element
Acronym
|
Unit
|
Definition
|
BALE
|
Bale
|
A large bound, often wrapped package of materiel.
|
BARREL
|
Barrel
|
A large cylindrical container having a flat top and bottom of equal diameter.
|
BLK
|
Bulk
|
Issued en masse (usually applies to liquids).
|
BOX
|
Box
|
A rectangular container usually having a lid or cover.
|
CASE
|
Case
|
A container.
|
CM
|
Cubic metre
|
A standard international unit.
|
CMH
|
Cubic metre(s) per hour
|
Units of cubic metres divided by the elapsed time in hours.
|
CNTGRM
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Centigram
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A standard international unit.
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CNTLTR
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Centilitre
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A standard international unit of capacity in the metric system.
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COIL
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Coil
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A series of connected spirals or concentric rings.
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CONTNR
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Container
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A receptacle for holding or carrying material.
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CRATE
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Crate
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A container, as a slatted wooden case.
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DAY
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Day
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The date and time are defined to the accuracy of a day.
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DEG
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Degree
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One of 360 equally divided parts of a circle.
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DOZEN
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Dozen
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A set of twelve.
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DRM
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Drum
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Issued in drums, the size of which is recorded in the issuing-unit-of-measure-code (usually applies to liquids) (e.g., 200-litre drums).
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EA
|
Each
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Singly.
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GRAM
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Gram
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A metric unit of mass and weight equal to 1,000th of a kilogram.
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GROSS
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Gross
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A group of 144.
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HCTLTR
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Hectolitre
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A standard international unit of capacity in the metric system.
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HCTMTR
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Hectometre
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A standard international unit of area in the metric system.
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HR
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Hour
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A unit of 3,600 seconds duration.
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JERCAN
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Jerrican
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A container that holds 20 litres.
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KG
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Kilogram
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1,000 grams.
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KGH
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Kilogram(s) per hour
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Units of 1,000 grams divided by the elapsed time in hours.
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KILTON
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Kiloton
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One thousand tons.
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KM
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Kilometre
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1,000 metres.
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KPH
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Kilometre(s) per hour
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Units of 1,000 metres divided by the elapsed time in hours.
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LI
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Litre
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A standard international unit of capacity in the metric system.
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LTPRHR
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Litre(s) per hour
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Units of litres divided by the elapsed time in hours.
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LTPRMN
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Litre(s) per minute
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Units of litres divided by the elapsed time in minutes.
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MANHUR
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Man-hour
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An hour regarded in terms of the amount of work that could be done by one person within this period.
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METRE
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Metre
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A standard international unit of length in the metric system.
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MHPRHR
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Man-hour(s) per hour
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Units of man-hours divided by the elapsed time in hours.
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MILGRM
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Milligram
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A standard international unit.
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MILLTR
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Millilitre
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A standard international unit of capacity in the metric system.
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MILMTR
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Millimetre
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A standard international unit of area in the metric system.
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MINUTE
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Minute
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A standard international unit of time.
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MON
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Month
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The date and time are defined to the accuracy of a month.
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MTRCTN
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Metric ton
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1,000 kilograms.
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PAK
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Pack
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Issuing unit of measure is packs, the size of which is recorded in the issuing-unit-of-measure-code and issuing-quantity.
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PAL
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Pallet
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Issued in units of standard NATO pallets.
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RATION
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Ration
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A fixed portion.
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RDM
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Round(s) per minute
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The number of rounds that can be fired in 60 seconds.
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ROUND
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Round
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A single item of ammunition.
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SECOND
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Second
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A standard international unit of time.
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SMH
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Square metre(s) per hour
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Units of square metres divided by the elapsed time in hours.
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SQM
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Square metre
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A standard international unit of area in the metric system.
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TON
|
Ton
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A unit of weight or capacity.
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WEK
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Week
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The date and time are defined to the accuracy of a week.
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YEA
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Year
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The date and time are defined to the accuracy of a year.
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Status element
Acronym
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Status
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Definition
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ACTIVE
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Activated
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A status indicating that a resource is performing the function or service for which it is organised or designed.
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AVAILB
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Available
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The resource is ready to be used
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BRCHED
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Breached
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Subjectively judged by the reporting organisation that a resource has been penetrated.
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BRNOUT
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Burned out
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Subjectively judged by the reporting organisation that a resource has been set on fire and is destroyed.
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CLEARD
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Cleared
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The piece of materiel is weapon and explosive free.
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CVRFIR
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Covered by fire
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Subjectively judged by the reporting organisation that a resource is being protected by weaponry.
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DEACTV
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Deactivated
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A status indicating that a resource is not performing the function or service for which it is organised or designed.
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DENIED
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Denied
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Subjectively judged by the reporting organisation that a resource is unavailable through means such as removal, contamination or erection of obstructions.
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DESTR
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Destroyed
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Subjectively judged by the reporting organisation that a source is not, and not expected ever to be, capable of performing the missions or functions for which it is designed.
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DISASM
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Disassembled
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Subjectively judged by the reporting organisation that the resource is taken apart in a way that it can be reassembled.
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GUARDD
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Guarded
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The specific facility is been watched so as to control entry or exit.
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HOLIDS
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Holidays
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This resource is currently in holidays
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HVYDAM
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Heavily damaged
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Subjectively judged by the reporting organisation to be heavily damaged.
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IMMBLS
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Immobilised
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Subjectively judged by the reporting organisation that a specific materiel or its component is incapable of movement in its current condition.
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INMNT
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In maintenance
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Subjectively judged by the reporting organisation that a specific materiel is under some kind of service.
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LGTDAM
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Lightly damaged
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Subjectively judged by the reporting organisation to be only lightly damaged.
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LST
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Lost
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Subjectively judged by the reporting organisation that a specific materiel is missing under unknown circumstances.
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LVR
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Lacking vital resources
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Subjectively judged by the reporting organisation that a resource is deficient or lacking of some mission-critical resources (e.g., fuel, ammunition).
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MARKED
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Marked
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Subjectively judged by the reporting organisation that a resource has been identified.
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MODDAM
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Moderately damaged
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Subjectively judged by the reporting organisation to be moderately damaged.
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MOPS
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Marginally operational
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Subjectively judged by the reporting organisation to be marginally capable of performing the missions or functions for which it is organised or designed.
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MTHBLD
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Mothballed
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Subjectively judged by the reporting organisation that a specific materiel has been preserved to some degree.
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NKN
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Not known
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It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable.
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NONE
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None
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No special action has been taken to guarantee the security of the specific facility.
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NOP
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Not operational
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Subjectively judged by the reporting organisation to be permanently not capable of performing the missions or functions for which it is organised or designed.
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OPR
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Operational
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Subjectively judged by the reporting organisation to be capable of performing the missions or functions for which it is organised or designed.
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PASABL
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Passable
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Subjectively judged by the reporting organisation that a resource can be crossed.
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PRPEXE
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Prepared for execution
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Subjectively judged by the reporting organisation that a resource has been made ready to assume a particular role.
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PRTDSM
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Partly dismantled
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Subjectively judged by the reporting organisation that a resource is taken apart to some extent.
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RESRVD
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Reserved
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This resource is not yet allocated, but it is reserved for a possible activity.
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RESTNG
|
Resting
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This resource is currently resting
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SCRPPD
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Scrapped
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Subjectively judged by the reporting organisation that a specific materiel is dismantled or taken apart into pieces to store or destroy.
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SECURD
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Secured
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The specific facility is protected or safe.
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SOPS
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Substantially operational
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Subjectively judged by the reporting organisation to have minor deficiencies that limit its capability to perform the missions or functions for which it is organised or designed.
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TNOPS
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Temporarily not operational
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Subjectively judged by the reporting organisation to be temporarily not capable of performing the missions or functions for which it is organised or designed.
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UNCNST
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Under construction
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Subjectively judged by the reporting organisation that a resource is being built.
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USED
|
Used
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The resource is already allocated to a given activity
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Nationality element
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Nation
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AA
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Aruba
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AC
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Antigua and Barbuda
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AF
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Afghanistan
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AG
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Algeria
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AJ
|
Azerbaijan
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AL
|
Albania
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AM
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Armenia
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AN
|
Andorra
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AO
|
Angola
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AR
|
Argentina
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AS
|
Australia
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AT
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Ashmore and Cartier Islands
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AU
|
Austria
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AV
|
Anguilla
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AY
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Antarctica
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BA
|
Bahrain
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BB
|
Barbados
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BC
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Botswana
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BD
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Bermuda
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BE
|
Belgium
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BF
|
Bahamas, The
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BG
|
Bangladesh
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BH
|
Belize
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BJ
|
Bjoernoeya (Bear Island)
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BK
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
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BL
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Bolivia
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BM
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Myanmar (Formerly Burma)
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BN
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Benin (Formerly Dahomey)
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BO
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Belarus
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BP
|
Solomon Islands
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BQ
|
Navassa Island
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BR
|
Brazil
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BS
|
Bassas da India
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BT
|
Bhutan
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BU
|
Bulgaria
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BV
|
Bouvet Island
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BX
|
Brunei
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BY
|
Burundi
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CA
|
Canada
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CB
|
Cambodia (Formerly Kampuchea)
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CD
|
Chad
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CE
|
Sri Lanka
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CF
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Congo
|
CG
|
Congo, Democratic Republic of (Formerly Zaire)
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CH
|
China (Formerly China, Peoples Republic of)
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CI
|
Chile
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CJ
|
Cayman Islands
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CK
|
Cocos Islands (Keeling)
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CM
|
Cameroon
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CN
|
Comoros
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CO
|
Colombia
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CQ
|
Northern Mariana Islands
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CR
|
Coral Sea Islands
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CS
|
Costa Rica
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CT
|
Central African Republic
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CU
|
Cuba
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CV
|
Cape Verde
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CW
|
Cook Islands (Including Society Islands)
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CY
|
Cyprus
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CZ
|
Czech Republic
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DA
|
Denmark
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DJ
|
Djibouti
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DO
|
Dominica
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DQ
|
Jarvis Island
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DR
|
Dominican Republic
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EC
|
Ecuador
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EG
|
Egypt
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EI
|
Ireland
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EK
|
Equatorial Guinea
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EN
|
Estonia
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ER
|
Eritrea
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ES
|
El Salvador
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ET
|
Ethiopia
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EU
|
Europa Island
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FG
|
French Guiana
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FI
|
Finland
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FJ
|
Fiji
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FK
|
Falkland Islands
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FM
|
Micronesia Federated States of
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FO
|
Faeroe Islands
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FP
|
French Polynesia (Including Tahiti)
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FQ
|
Kingman Reef
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FR
|
France
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FS
|
French Southern and Antarctic Lands (Excluding Terre Adelie)
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FY
|
The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM)
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GA
|
Gambia (The)
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GB
|
Gabon
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GE
|
Germany, Federal Republic of
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GG
|
Georgia
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GH
|
Ghana
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GI
|
Gibraltar
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GJ
|
Grenada
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GL
|
Greenland
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GO
|
Glorioso Islands
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GP
|
Guadeloupe
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GQ
|
Guam
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GR
|
Greece
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GT
|
Guatemala
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GU
|
Guernsey
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GV
|
Guinea
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GY
|
Guyana
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GZ
|
Gaza Strip
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HA
|
Haiti
|
HK
|
Hong Kong
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HM
|
Heard Island and Mcdonald Islands
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HO
|
Honduras
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HQ
|
Howland Island
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HR
|
Croatia
|
HU
|
Hungary
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HW
|
Hawaii
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IC
|
Iceland
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ID
|
Indonesia
|
IM
|
Isle of Man
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IN
|
India (Including Sikkim, Laccadive, Andaman, Nicobar Islands)
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IO
|
British Indian Ocean Territory
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IP
|
Clipperton Island
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IQ
|
United States Miscellaneous Pacific Islands
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IR
|
Iran
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IS
|
Israel (Including Israel-Jordan and Israel-Syria DMZ)
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IT
|
Italy
|
IV
|
Ivory Coast
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IY
|
Iraq-Saudi Arabia Neutral Zone (Former)
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IZ
|
Iraq
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JA
|
Japan
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JE
|
Jersey
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JM
|
Jamaica (Including Morant, Pedro Cayo Islands)
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JN
|
Jan Mayen
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JO
|
Jordan
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JQ
|
Johnston Atoll
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JU
|
Juan De Nova Island
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KA
|
Kaliningrad
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KE
|
Kenya
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KG
|
Kyrgyizstan
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KN
|
Korea (North)
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KQ
|
Baker Island
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KR
|
Kiribati (Including Canton, Enderbury and Gilbert Islands)
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KS
|
Korea (South)
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KT
|
Christmas Island (Indian Ocean)
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KU
|
Kuwait
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KZ
|
Kazakhstan
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LA
|
Laos
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LE
|
Lebanon
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LG
|
Latvia
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LH
|
Lithuania
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LI
|
Liberia
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LO
|
Slovakia
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LQ
|
Palmyra Atoll
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LS
|
Liechtenstein
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LT
|
Lesotho
|
LU
|
Luxembourg
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LY
|
Libya
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MA
|
Madagascar (Malagasy Republic)
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MB
|
Martinique
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MC
|
Macao
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MD
|
Moldavia
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ME
|
Mayotte
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MG
|
Mongolia
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MH
|
Montserrat
|
MI
|
Malawi
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ML
|
Mali
|
MN
|
Monaco
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MO
|
Morocco
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MP
|
Mauritius (Including Rodrigues Islands)
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MQ
|
Midway Islands
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MR
|
Mauritania
|
MT
|
Malta
|
MU
|
Oman (Including Kuria Muria Island)
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MV
|
Maldives
|
MX
|
Mexico
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MY
|
Malaysia
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MZ
|
Mozambique
|
NA
|
Netherlands Antilles
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NC
|
New Caledonia
|
NE
|
Niue
|
NF
|
Norfolk Island
|
NG
|
Niger
|
NH
|
Vanuatu (Formerly New Hebrides)
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NI
|
Nigeria
|
NL
|
Netherlands
|
NO
|
Norway
|
NP
|
Nepal
|
NQ
|
Trust Territory of The Pacific Islands
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NR
|
Nauru
|
NS
|
Suriname
|
NU
|
Nicaragua
|
NZ
|
New Zealand
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PA
|
Paraguay
|
PC
|
Pitcairn Islands
|
PE
|
Peru
|
PF
|
Paracel Islands
|
PG
|
Spratly Islands
|
PK
|
Pakistan (Including Jammu and Kashmir)
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PL
|
Poland
|
PM
|
Panama
|
PO
|
Portugal (Including Azores and Madeira Islands)
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PP
|
Papua New Guinea
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PS
|
Palau
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PU
|
Guinea-Bissau
|
QA
|
Qatar
|
RE
|
Reunion
|
RM
|
Marshall Islands
|
RO
|
Romania
|
RP
|
Philippines
|
RQ
|
Puerto Rico
|
RS
|
Russia
|
RW
|
Rwanda
|
SA
|
Saudi Arabia
|
SB
|
St. Pierre and Miquelon
|
SC
|
St. Kitts and Nevis
|
SE
|
Seychelles (Admiralty, Aldabra, Assumption Islands)
|
SF
|
South Africa
|
SG
|
Senegal
|
SH
|
St. Helena (Including Ascension, Tristan da Cunha Islands)
|
SI
|
Slovenia Former Yugoslav Republic.
|
SL
|
Sierra Leone
|
SM
|
San Marino
|
SN
|
Singapore
|
SO
|
Somalia
|
SP
|
Spain
|
SS
|
Samoa
|
ST
|
St. Lucia
|
SU
|
Sudan
|
SV
|
Svalbard
|
SW
|
Sweden
|
SX
|
South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
|
SY
|
Syria
|
SZ
|
Switzerland
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TC
|
United Arab Emirates
|
TD
|
Trinidad and Tobago
|
TE
|
Tromelin Island
|
TH
|
Thailand
|
TI
|
Tajikistan
|
TK
|
Turks and Caicos Islands
|
TL
|
Tokelau Islands
|
TM
|
East Timor
|
TN
|
Tonga
|
TO
|
Togo
|
TP
|
Sao Tome and Principe
|
TS
|
Tunisia
|
TU
|
Turkey
|
TV
|
Tuvalu
|
TW
|
Taiwan (Including Pescadores Islands)
|
TX
|
Turkmenistan
|
TZ
|
Tanzania (Including Zanzibar and Pemba Islands)
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UG
|
Uganda
|
UK
|
United Kingdom
|
UP
|
Ukraine
|
US
|
United States
|
UV
|
Burkina
|
UY
|
Uruguay
|
UZ
|
Uzbekistan
|
VC
|
St. Vincent
|
VE
|
Venezuela
|
VI
|
British Virgin Islands
|
VM
|
Vietnam
|
VS
|
Virgin Islands
|
VT
|
Vatican City
|
WA
|
Namibia
|
WE
|
West Bank
|
WF
|
Wallis and Futuna
|
WI
|
Western Sahara
|
WQ
|
Wake Island
|
WS
|
Samoa, Western
|
WZ
|
Swaziland
|
XA
|
Bophuthatswana (Former)
|
YE
|
Yemen
|
YU
|
Yugoslavia, Federal Republic (Serbia and Montenegro)
|
ZA
|
Zambia
|
ZI
|
Zimbabwe
|
Acronym
|
Definition
|
Description
|
MM
|
Multinational
|
The ORGANISATION is established of more than one nationality.
|
NOS
|
Not otherwise specified
|
The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values.
|
NT
|
NATO
|
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
|
RCE
|
Red Crescent
|
The Red Crescent organisation
|
RCO
|
Red Cross
|
The Red Cross organisation
|
UN
|
United Nations
|
The United Nations organisation
|
UNI
|
UNICEF
|
United Nation’s Children Fund
|
Acronym
|
Definition
|
BI
|
Blue
|
GD
|
Gold
|
GX
|
Genericland
|
OR
|
Orange
|
ZB
|
Bradyland
|
Address/Type element
Acronym
|
Address type
|
Definition
|
EMLADD
|
Email address
|
The address is an email address
|
FAXADD
|
Fax number
|
The address is a facsimile address
|
FTPADD
|
FTP address
|
The address is the address of an FTP server
|
IPADD
|
IP address
|
The address is an Internet address (in the case of a resource connected to Internet)
|
PHNADD
|
Telephone number
|
The address is a telephone number
|
PMRADD
|
Radio number
|
The address is the extension on a radio network (frequency on an analog network, mobile number for digital networks)
|
PSTADD
|
Postal address
|
The address is a postal (physical address)
|
WWWADD
|
WWW address
|
The address is the address of a Web server
|
|