force engineer officer
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A member of a military force trained in and responsible
for engineering.
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force logistics-support group
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FLSG
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The FLSG comprises national support elements (NSEs) provided
by each contingent. The FLSG is responsible for coordinating
the receipt of stocks, movement to forward bases and the
sustainment of the force as a whole.
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force medical officer
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FMEDO; FMO
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A military officer that heads all medical support activities in
a mission area. The FMO is the senior medical adviser to
the force commander and to all contingent SMOs on the mission.
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force medical supply officer
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FMSO
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A military officer responsible for the medical supplies.
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Forward Ambulance Post
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FAP
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An ambulance post with at least one ambulance, a medical
crew and communications to a medical facility.
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forward tell
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The transfer of information to a higher level of command.
Example: He had been instructed to forward-tell the information
to both HQ and Command, and he proceeded to do so
without delay.
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foxhole
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A small hole dug in the ground by troops to protect them
from military attack.
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FOXTROT
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The letter F in the phonetic alphabet.
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fratricide
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The act of killing members of your own group or allies by mistake.
Example: His death had been the result of fraticide when the
unit came under friendly fire from the lead attack helicopter.
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frequency deconfliction
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A systematic management procedure to coordinate the use of the
electromagnetic spectrum for operations, communications, and
intelligence functions. Frequency deconfliction is an element of electromagnetic spectrum management.
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frontal attack
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1. An offensive manoeuvre in which the main action is directed
against the front of the enemy forces.
2. An attack by an interceptor aircraft that terminates
with a heading crossing angle greater than 135 degrees
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fuse
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1. A string or piece of paper connected to a firework or other
explosive item by which it is lit, or a device inside a bomb that
causes the weapon to explode either following a fixed length of
time or on impact.
2. A device that initiates an explosive train.
Example: They suspected that the bomb had been set with a short
fuse and evacuated the building with due haste.
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gap
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An area within a minefield or obstacle belt, free of live mines or obstacles, whose width and direction is designed to allow a
friendly force to pass through in tactical formation.
Example: The convoy transited the gap safely and was
quickly able to resume progress.
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gap marker
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Markers used to indicate a gap in a minefield.
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garrison force
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All units assigned to a base or geographical area for the defence, development, operation and maintenance of the facilities
located therein.
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garrison town
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A town where a military garrison is based.
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gas mask
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A device worn over the face to prevent an individual from
breathing poisonous gases.
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general cease-fire
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General agreement, such as that between 2 armies, to cease
hostilities either temporarily or permanently.
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general headquarters
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GHQ
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The main administrative complex of an organization, military force,
police force, or guerrilla force.
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general map
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A map of small scale used for general planning purposes.
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general military intelligence
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GMI
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Intelligence concerning the military capabilities of foreign
countries or organizations, or which might affect potential national
or multinational military operations. GMI excludes scientific
and technical intelligence.
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general purpose
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GP
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For general use or result or effect.
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general purpose machine gun
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GPMG
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A machine gun that can be used for any kind of task.
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