call the roll
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To read aloud the names of all the people on a list to
make certain that they are present.
Example: The unit commander then instructed the young sergeant
to call the roll.
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caltrops
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Metal spikes for damaging vehicle tyres.
Example: The patrol then quickly deployed caltrops close to the exit
to prevent any form of quick pursuit by the vehicle.
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camouflage
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The use of natural or artificial material to disguise personnel,
objects, or tactical positions, with the aim of confusing,
misleading, or evading the enemy.
Example: It was fortunate that the unit had packed camouflage
material. Without adequate camouflage they would now be extremely vulnerable.
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camouflage netting
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Nets coloured with a woodland pattern. They are used to hide
positions and vehicles against reconnaissance, especially
aerial reconnaissance.
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camp commandant
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The officer responsible for the local defence of a headquarters.
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camp-follower
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A civilian volunteer who accompanies military units,
troop movements etc.
Example: At that point, the camp followers were led to a secure area
for their protection.
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camp-site
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A military camp being used for training purposes.
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cannon
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A large powerful gun fixed to an aircraft, ship, or land vehicle.
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captain
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An officer rank in the army, navy, and air force, as well as
in police and fire departments. The term is also used to address
the person in charge of a sea-going vessel, whatever the rank.
Example: He was then promoted to the rank of Lt Cdr and given
his own command as captain of a minesweeper.
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captive
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A person held or imprisoned by the enemy during a war.
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captivity
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The state of being a captive.
Example: The captives had been held in captivity for already for
some considerable time.
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captured
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Held by the enemy during a war.
Example: Two days later he was captured while attempting to
cross the border.
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carbine
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A short light gun fired from the shoulder.
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cargo manifest
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A document listing the items being transported by a ship or aircraft. The term manifest is also used to describe the list of equipment
being taken on exercise or on an operational mission.
Example: The manifest included emergency equipment in case
of calamity.
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cargo transport unit
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A vehicle or freight container used for transporting supplies,
equipment, or ammunition. The cargo transport unit may be
specially adapted to the type of goods being transported.
Example: The cargo transport unit sustained a direct hit
and much equipment was lost.
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cargo waybill
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A document that gives information about items being transported
by ship or aircraft.
Example: The cargo way bill was checked against the unit's
manifest to ensure all requirements were aboard.
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cartridge-belt
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A belt with loops for holding cartridges.
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casualty
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Any member of personnel who is declared dead, or whose
duty status is covered by any of the following designations:
'whereabouts unknown', 'missing', 'ill', or 'injured'.
Example: The casualties were too numerous to assess at that time; however, there were many. It was not known whether or not the
captive had been among them, although it is very likely that she
had been a casualty of the attack.
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casualty collection; casualty pick-up
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The process of identifying casualties and moving them to a casualty collection point; the act of picking-up casualties from the
point of injury or wound.
Example: He was assigned casualty-collection duties. Having made his way to the CCP, he and his colleagues
began the gruesome task of casualty pick up.
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casualty collection point
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CCP
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A designated, centralized location where injured personnel may be
brought while awaiting treatment or evacuation.
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casualty evacuation
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CASE-
VAC
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The movement of injured personnel, by whatever means, to the
nearest suitable medical facility, or between medical facilities.
Example: Because of the nature of his injuries it was decided to
casevac him immediately back to base.
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catalogue of medical items for peacekeeping operations
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A list of drugs, consumables, and equipment available in the
central UN Medical Depot in Oslo.
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catering officer
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An officer responsible for the provision of food.
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cease fire
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A command given to any unit or individual, firing a weapon of
any kind, to stop engaging the target.
Example: The order to ceasefire came soon after.
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ceasefire line
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CFL
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The forward limit of the positions occupied by the troops of
the opposing sides at the suspension of hostilities.
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ceasefire violation
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CFV
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The firing of weapons by either party while a ceasefire is in operation.
Example: There had been no intention on the part of the soldier
to violate the ceasefire; nevertheless, a CFV had been filed
and he knew he was in trouble.
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chain of command
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CofC
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The succession of commanding officers from a superior to a
subordinate through which command is exercised. The
term 'command channel' is also used.
Example: The captain had been third in the CofC and there is no question that the effectiveness of the command channel had
proved decisive.
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channel of communication
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A means of access to a person or place, for the purpose of conveying information.
Example: The incident had temporarily interrupted the channel
of communication to great effect.
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charge¹
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1. The amount of propellant required to fire a projectile,
ammunition round, or shell. The term can also refer to the quantity
of explosive filling contained in a bomb or mine.
2. A quantity of explosive, prepared for demolition purposes.
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charge²
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To task someone with a particular responsibility.
Example: He was charged with keeping watch while the meeting took place, and then with taking charge of security generally thereafter.
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charge³
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A term used to describe a disciplinary procedure.
Example: He faced a charge for the minor misdemeanour and was
subsequently charged with negligence.
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CHARLIE
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The letter C in the phonetic alphabet.
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checkpoint
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CP;
CHP
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1. A permanent or temporary self-contained post, eg at an entry
point to a buffer zone, where troops or military police stop vehicles
and pedestrian traffic (including civilians) to check documents,
frisk passengers, search cars etc. Checkpoints are established to
stop the smuggling of arms, ammunition and explosives.
Checkpoints can be 'static' ('fixes' in French) or 'mobile' ('mobiles').
2. A predetermined, manned location along a marching route
where troops or convoys on the move 'check in' and are given further instructions concerning the route ahead. A checkpoint is sometimes called a 'control post' or 'control point'.
Example: Several CPs had been established along the route
and they approached the first with extreme caution.
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chemical agent
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Any toxic chemical intended for use in military operations
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chemical ammunition
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Ammunition whose primary active component is a chemical agent.
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chemical attack
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The use of poisonous gases and other harmful chemicals
against enemy forces.
Example: Once in theatre, the unit prepared for chemical attack,
albeit such use of weapons would be unlikely.
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chemical defence
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NBC defence
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The methods, plans, and procedures involved in
establishing and executing defensive measures against attack
utilising chemical agents.
Example: The order to take NBC precautions was given in
readiness for a possible enemy attack.
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chemical incident report
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NBC: Chem 1 NBC1
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The first report filed by military observers immediately after
a chemical attack. It gives the time and place of the attack and
is followed by further, more detailed reports.
Example: The NBC state was Chem 1; which hampered progress
through the difficult terrain.
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chemical survey
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The coordinated effort to determine the nature and degree
of chemical hazard in an area and to delineate the perimeter
of the hazard area.
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chemical weapon
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A weapon designed for, or capable of, delivering a chemical agent.
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Chief Administrative/Administration Officer
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CAO
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A civilian, seconded from UN headquarters in New York, who
heads the civilian administrative component of a PKO.
The CAO is responsible for all administrative functions (finance
and personnel) and technical services relative to the mission's activities.
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Chief Civilian Personnel Officer
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CCPO; CPO
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The civilian in charge of personnel matters relating to the civilian members of a mission.
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Chief Communications Officer
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CCO
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The civilian counterpart to the (military) chief signals officer. The
CCO is responsible for civilian communications equipment (radio,
satellite, cryptography equipment and telephones), and for managing
the mission's communications, both within the
mission area and with UN headquarters in New York.
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Chief Engineering Officer
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CEO
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A civilian staff member of the UN who heads the civilian
engineering component of a mission. Working in conjunction
with the force engineer officer, the CEO is responsible for
supporting engineers in the field, accommodation and construction services, power supply, and geographic support (ie map services).
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Chief Finance Officer
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CFO
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A civilian who exercises delegated authority from the controller
for maintaining mission accounts and approving payments related
to the mission. The CFO supervises the Finance Section staff
and the preparation of annual cost estimates and semi-annual programme-budget performance reports.
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Chief General Service/Section Officer
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CGSO CGS
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A civilian, who under the direction of the CAO, manages
some administrative services, namely offices (including ground maintenance) and housing accommodation (including mess halls
and kitchens).
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Chief Humanitarian Officer
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CHO
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A civilian in charge of matters concerning humanitarian relief.
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Chief Logistics Officer
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CLOGO CLO
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A military officer or civilian on the force headquarters staff, who
manages planning and liaison services between military and
civilian agencies in the mission area.
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Chief Medical Officer
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CMO CmedO
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Chief doctor.
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Chief Military Liaison Officer
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CMLO
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The military officer in charge of liaison.
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Chief Military Observer
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CMO
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The military officer in charge of an observer mission.
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Chief Military Personnel (Administrative) Officer
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CMPAO CMPO
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The military officer in charge of personnel.
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Chief Military Public/Press Information Officer
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CMPIO
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The military officer in charge of press and public relations.
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Chief Military Transport Officer
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CMTO
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The military officer in charge of transportation matters.
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Chief Movement Control Officer
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CMCO
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The civilian or military officer responsible for the transportation of
personnel (eg military observers, civilian police, volunteers), for the
hiring and chartering of aircraft and ships, and for bills of lading,
customs documentation and freight forwarding.
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Chief of Mission
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COM
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1. A military officer appointed by the UN Secretary-General as
either the force commander or the chief military observer.
2. A civilian UN staff member appointed by the Secretary-General
as his Special Representative.
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Chief of Personnel & Logistics
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CPL
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A UNCIVPOL police officer in charge of personnel and logistics.
The responsibility may sometimes be divided between a chief
personnel officer(CPO) and a chief logistics officer(CLO).
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Chief of Procurement
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See 'Chief Procurement Officer'.
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Chief of Staff
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COS
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The military commander of UNTSO. This is the only PKO where
the title 'Chief of Staff' is still used; otherwise the term is
reserved for national military organisations.
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Chief Operations Officer
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COO
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The military officer who heads the operations staff.
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Chief Personnel & Logistics Officer
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CPLO
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Another term for the chief of personnel and logistics.
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Chief Procurement Officer
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CPO
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A civilian who plans and budgets the procurement of goods
and services, controlling the bidding process, with a view to
the timely provision of rations, equipment, stores, and
contractual services. The CPO reports to the CAO and
works in coordination with logistics personnel.
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Chief Signals Officer
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The military officer responsible for military communications
equipment. The Chief Signals Officer is the military counterpart
to the (civilian) CCO.
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