Glossary extracted starting with automatic seeds, with PTM for the domain war and language EN

torpedo boat	A small fast lightly armed warship for carrying and discharging a torpedo or torpedoes
raiment	Clothing, attire, or garment.
power test	A test in which items are usually arranged in order of increasing difficulty and in which examinees are given all the time they need to complete as many items as they possibly can.
technical review authority	technical specificationGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – technical specification
aggrandizement	To increase the power, wealth, prestige, scope etc
individual/operator	To attain and sustain individual, maintenance, and system orientation skills.
senate	The Roman government, made up of senators.
two-step sealed bids	[DSMC] A method of procurement that combines competitive procedures in order to obtain the benefits of sealed bidding when adequate specifications are not available
slavic	Characterizing people in eastern and southeastern Europe, including those in Russia and Poland.
provisional government	A temporary government that is established to serve a country until elections can be held and a permanent government takes over.
leeward	The direction in which the wind blows. Down wind. 'Lee' shore is down wind of the vessel. 'Leeway' making sure a vessel is not too close to a lee shore.
soviet spies	People engaged in espionage work for the Soviet Union.
taxes	Money or items taken by the government from people, to pay for things like the army, wars, emperor's palaces and building roads.
ballast	Weight added to the hold of a ship e.g
scroll	Roman book, written on a long strip of paper rolled around a stick.
training rate	The number of personnel trained in a specific course in a given period of time.
tactical operations area	tactical operations centerGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – tactical operations center
distinguished service medal	One of the highest honors and decorations that can be bestowed upon a civilian in the United States and awarded only for the most exceptional service to the country in a position of great importance.
within-course test	Syn
training effectiveness evaluation	The systematic process of measuring the training benefit gained through a course of instruction in terms of operational readiness
training media	See media.
trainers guide	Trainers guides can be a separate document but is usually published as chapter 2 of an upper SL SM; contain an MOS/AOC (job) training plan; list critical tasks to be trained in MOS by duty position and subject area.
new deal	The progressive domestic program from the administration of U.S
magnitude	Most important or significant.
r-day	Redeployment day
basilica	A large building where town business was carried out (like a modern Town Hall).
general	leader of an army, the soldier giving the orders to everyone else.
top	A platform at the masthead to which shrouds are attached to extend the topmast.
trend	tri-camera photographyGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – tri-camera photography
wear the ship	Change from one tack to another, stern to wind.
temporary cemetery	A cemetery for the purpose of the initial burial of the remains if the circumstances permit or the reburial of remains exhumed from an emergency burial.
sphere of influence	A territorial area that is under the political, military, and/or economic influence of a different nation.
white wash	Formal examination of an Officers' qualifications.
empire	A large area with many people ruled by one strong leader, called an emperor.
terminal velocity	terminalGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – terminal
norm-referenced test	A test that ranks a student in relation to the performance of other students in contrast to criterion-referenced testing wherein a student is measured against a prescribed performance standard.
pretest	A test administered to a student prior to entry into a course or unit of instruction to determine the technical skills (entering behaviors) the student already possesses in a given subject
terminal phase	terminal velocityGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – terminal velocity
tow	toxic chemical, biological, or radiological attackGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – toxic chemical, biological, or radiological attack
forum	An open space in the middle of a town for markets and meeting people (like a market square)
w-day	Declared by the National Command Authorities, W-day is associated with an adversary decision to prepare for war (unambiguous strategic warning).
team pack	Noncomm Intercept System (AN/MSQ103).
terec	Tactical electronic reconnaissance sensor with real time-datalink capability
atlantic charter	A joint declaration issued by British prime minister Winston Churchill and U.S
doubling	A return journey.
cold war	A state of political rivalry and tension existing between the Western Allies (favoring democratically elected governments and independent European states) and the Soviet Union (striving for a Soviet-influenced bloc of communist countries)
turnaround cycle	turnaroundGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – turnaround
berlin wall	A physical barrier constructed out of concrete, topped with barbed wire, and supplemented with land mines and armed guards that visibly divided Berlin into eastern and western sectors
tests	See service test
tailorability	[TP 525-5] Capability to determine the right mix and sequencing of units with sufficient combat power to accomplish the mission and sustain the force, based on METT-T, analysis, and other criteria such as available lift, pre-positioned assets and host nation support.
vickers	Vickers
training unique equipment	Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) equipment, modified operational equipment, and equipment specifically designed for a training system as an integral part of the training system
strigil	A metal object used in Roman baths to scrape sweat, dirt and excess oil off.
force	task group
testbed	A system representation consisting partially of actual hardware and/or software and partially of computer models or prototype hardware and/or software.
topography	[JP 1-02] (DoD) The configuration of the ground to include its relief and all features
greenock	Greenock
tilt angle	time and frequency standardGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – time and frequency standard
criterion-referenced test	A test that establishes whether or not a unit or individual performs the learning objective to the established standard
training officer	The officer filling the position of training officer who is responsible for the planning and coordination of all activities.
task analysis	The systematic process of collecting and examining data describing collective and individual performance requirements
transfer of training	Ability of the student to apply old (familiar) concepts to new situations
tacit rainbow	Northrop AGM-136A, a loitering, antiradiation cruise missile.
tactics	TADILGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – TADIL
russian civil war	A conflict that occurred in Russia after the Bolsheviks seized control of the country in 1917, lasting until 1920
traverse level	traverse racking test load valueGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – traverse racking test load value
aweigh	Weigh means to heave, hoist or raise. The anchor is 'aweigh' when raised from the seabed and stored in position.
establishment	table of organization and equipment (TOE)
job performance test	A test used to determine whether an individual can perform a job
kremlin	A fortified area of Moscow and the seat of political power in the Soviet Union
generator	Electrical generator
home secretary	A cabinet-level position in the government of Great Britain, the home secretary is the minister who serves as secretary of state for the country’s Home Office, the government department that handles immigration, counterterrorism, and the police.
teleprocessing	teleran systemGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – teleran system
task-linked functions	Functions that must be entered in relation to the procedure to which they are linked
transportation feasibility	transportation movement requirementGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – transportation movement requirement
tip	See pitch.
gulag	A system of forced labor camps in the Soviet Union, often located in a remote areas, which were overseen by the Soviet secret police
talk-through technique	Occurs during the simulation of an operational system; involves talking through each operation in the new system to determine decisions and contingencies.
training week	[TR 350-70] Consists of the total number of hours that training can be conducted during any given week
tanker	Ships fitted with tanks for transporting oil or other fluids in bulk.
simulation performance test	A test that measures the student's ability to meet training objectives by performing whole tasks or parts of tasks using simulators or simulations.
terrorist threat conditions	terroristGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – terrorist
tea sponsor	[TR 350-32] The highest level TRADOC organization (e.g., DCST, MSC, service school) establishing the requirement for the training effectiveness analysis.
mainsail	A vessel's principle sail. On a square rigged ship, the lowest and largest sail on the mainmast.
threatcon delta	This condition applies in the immediate area where a terrorist attack has occurred or when intelligence has been received that terrorist action against a specific location or person is likely
station	A Canadian Forces station is a unit that is operationally oriented, usually without any support capability.
british empire	A term used to describe the territories that were under the control of the British government, based in London, England
amiable	Friendly. Agreeable nature.
chancellor of the exchequer	The title held by the senior finance minister in Great Britain
supplicatory	To make a humble request to someone (in this case God); plead; to ask for or seek humbly.
time-to-go	timesGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – times
united nations	An international organization established in 1945, intended to promote global cooperation, protect human rights, and arbitrate disputes.
aspasia [as-pay-zia]	Was a woman to taught public speaking in Athens
task order	Task order is an acquisition term meaning an order for services placed against an established contract or with Government sources.
entry skills test	A test designed to determine if a student already possesses certain knowledge or skills needed as a prerequisite before undertaking new instruction.
transporting	[JP 1-02] (DoD) The movement or repositioning of ordnance or explosive devices along established explosive routes (does not apply to the aircraft flight line)
gallipoli	A port city in Turkey; also the name for the peninsular region in northwestern Turkey that juts into the Aegean Sea and is also bordered by the Dardanelles strait
peak	The upper , after corner of the four-sided fore-and-aft sail extended by a gaff
teaming	[DSMC] An agreement of two or more firms to form a partnership or joint venture to act as a potential prime contractor; or an agreement by a potential prime contractor to act as a subcontractor under a specified acquisition program; or an agreement for a joint proposal resulting from a normal prime contractor-subcontractor, licensee-licenser, or leader company relationship.
theater-assigned transportation assets	thermal crossoverGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – thermal crossover
tactical air groups	tactical air observerGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – tactical air observer
security	tactical situation (TACSIT) of a USN battlegroup
subsisted	Continued in existence.
colleville-sur-mer	Colleville-sur-Mer
engine room	Engine room
leninets class submarine	Leninets class submarine
mulcted	Fined
dinghy	Dinghy
course development plan	A type of TD project management plan which details the proponent plan for designing and developing a course
t-day	table of allowanceGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – table of allowance
tagged-image file format	[TP 25-71] The TIFF is used to exchange documents between applications and computer platforms
technical orders	Military regulations which deal with the specific nature of technical materials and equipment.
types of burst	See airburst; fallout
aide-de-camp	A military officer who serves as an assistant to a superior military officer.
temperate	Mild in quality and character.
traffic information	traffic managementGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – traffic management
boom	A long spar run out from different places in the ship to extend the foot of a particular sail, such as the jib boom.
transport stream	transport vehicleGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – transport vehicle
taxiway	TCCGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – TCC
capstone temp	test compromise
stylus	A metal pen for scratching words into soft wax on wooden tablets.
refractory	Unmanageable, obstinate.
tagline	[JP 1-02] (DoD) A line attached to a draft of cargo or container to provide control and minimize pendulation of cargo during lifting operations
orienting a map	To make its directions coincide with directions on the ground.
training objective statements	A group of statements that describe the system, subsystem, equipment, or task/function depths and skill levels to be attained in support of coordinating, directing, or performing operation and maintenance
s	[TR 350-70] Products of the training development process that enable the formulation and implementation of training programs
touchdown zone	touchdownGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – touchdown
then-year dollars	[DSMC] See cur
bear down	Approach anything from windward.
team training	[TR 350-70] The training of selected individuals, not necessarily from the same organization, to function together as a team.
second front	The engagement of an enemy in an additional combat zone distinct from the first, intended to stress the opponent’s resources and manpower
totalitarianism	The practice, in government, of exercising absolute authority over a country by one political group, or by a dictator.
time appreciation	A process which helps make sure that the time available for a given task is put to best use
tacsit 1	The exact location of battlegroup known to enemy.
terrorist	test depthGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – test depth
tactical operations center	tactical rangeGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – tactical range
liner	A vessel belonging to a line of passenger ships.
peevishness	fretful or irritable, e.g
transport area	transport control center (air transport)Glossary of United States Military words and phrases – – transport control center (air transport)
arduor	Feelings of great intensity and warmth. Eagerness.
tiering	[DSMC] Formerly, specifications and standards referenced in a contract which within themselves reference other documents which reference still more documents, etc
transition to production	[DSMC] The period during which the program shifts (passes) from development to production
total obligation authority	[DSMC] A DoD financial term which expresses the value of the direct program for a given fiscal year
nuclear arms race	The competition, particularly between the Soviet Union and the United States, to build up the largest stockpile of nuclear weapons during the years of the Cold War.
technical characteristics	technical documentationGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – technical documentation
demarcation line	The boundary of a certain territorial area
telemetry intelligence	teleprocessingGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – teleprocessing
test reliability	The degree to which a test truthfully and accurately reflects the degree to which a student has learned the instruction.
end-of-course comprehensive test	An end-of-course test, administered to all initial entry students prior to graduation, designed to ensure a high probability that students can perform all critical tasks taught in the course
taxonomy	A system for categorizing things in a hierarchical order.
battery	Battery (electricity)
disarmament	The reduction, limitation, or abolishment of a nation’s military forces.
electric motor	Electric motor
plaudits	An expression of enthusiastic approval.
hirohito	Emperor of Japan from 1926 until his death in 1989
russian revolution	The 1917 overthrow of Russia’s czarist autocracy, led by Vladimir Lenin and the Bolsheviks
aloft	Anywhere about the upper yards, masts and rigging of a ship i.e
superfluous	Exceeding what is sufficient. Not necessary or relevant.
canada	Canada
training/td proponent	[TR 350-70] There are two basic organizational functions as described below:
target	targetingGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – targeting
team scheduling	The ability to form teams of students (two or more) at any time in the learning sequence when the required number of individuals are ready to perform a team task.
tracking	tractor groupGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – tractor group
western sectors	The three western areas of partitioned Berlin, which were occupied and administered by France, Great Britain, and the United States, as opposed to the area of the capital city that was occupied and administered by the Soviet Union
test security	The process of ensuring that tests are not compromised.
topic	The basic organizational unit of instruction covering one or more closely related learning objectives.
true	The true compass bearing of a target from a firing ship.
trench burial	A method of burial resorted to when casualties are heavy whereby a trench is prepared and the individual remains are laid in it side by side, thus obviating the necessity of digging and filling in individual graves
governor	The ruler of Roman Britain, who worked for the Roman Emperor.
training simulator	A generic term that refers to a group of training devices that can range from simple procedures trainers to high fidelity devices, all capable of simulating various aspects of reality.
hms h1	HMS H1
tagline	TAIGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – TAI
terminal	terrain analysisGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – terrain analysis
works progress administration	Part of president Franklin D
satellite government	A group responsible for the political administration of a country that is under the influence of another nation’s government.
aberlady bay	Aberlady Bay
two-way street	[DSMC] Philosophy encouraging U.S
training aids	[JP 1-02] (DoD) Any item which is developed and/or procured with the primary intent that it shall assist in training and the process of learning.
text overlay	Computer generated text placed over a video image.
forfeited	Gave up.
tribe	A group of people who live in one part of a country and are ruled by a chief.
beakhead	A small platform at the fore part of the upper deck; the part of a ship forward of the forecastle, fastened to the stem and supported by the main knee. The sailor's lavatories were located here. See also 'heads'.
combined chiefs of staff	A joint committee of American and British military authorities (the U.S
tactical warning	[JP 1-02] (DoD)
lend-lease	A program enacted into law by the U.S
treaty of versailles	A treaty signed on June 28, 1919, at the end of World War I, between the Allied powers and Germany
traverse	treasonGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – treason
trade-off analysis	This is a document prepared by a special task force (STF) a special study group (SSG), or jointly by the combat and materiel developers, to determine which technical approach offered in the trade-off determination (TOD) is best.
politburo	The executive committee of the Soviet Union’s Communist Party, this organization made decisions regarding the USSR’s political, economic, and military affairs.
test compromise	Unauthorized disclosure of a test or of test items, with the likelihood that prospective examinees will benefit from the disclosure, thereby distorting the results of the test.
tacsit 2	The general location of battlegroup known to enemy.
arrogate	To claim or appropriate for oneself. To attribute or assign to another without justification.
individual task	The lowest behavioral level in a job or duty that is performed for its own sake
water-logged	Filled with or saturated with water.
land-based	A flexible administrative and tactical component of a tactical air organization which provides aircraft control and warning functions ashore for offensive and defensive missions within the tactical air zone of responsibility.
quebec	Quebec
hms h52	HMS H52
parliament	Great Britain’s legislative body.
teams	Tactical EA6B Mission Planning System.
paranoid	A mental disorder characterized by being excessively worried, suspicious, or delusional.
top line	[DSMC] Fiscal guidance promulgated for programming purposes the maximum dollar amount the DoD, the services, or other activities can expect to receive
c-day	The unnamed day on which a deployment operation commences or is to commence
treatment or treatment plan	A design document that describes in general terms the scope and sequence of the instruction
black sea fleet	Black Sea Fleet
technical assistance	technical characteristicsGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – technical characteristics
embedded	Training that is provided by capabilities designed to be built into or added onto operational systems to enhance and maintain the skill proficiency necessary to operate and maintain that system
transattack period	transfer areaGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – transfer area
polish-soviet agreement	A document signed on July 30, 1941 by representatives from Poland and the Soviet Union, in which the USSR recognized the Polish government-in-exile and agreed that Polish prisoners-of-war taken by the Soviets during the 1939 invasion of Poland would be released.
progressive reforms	In a political sense, efforts to institute change and make improvements to existing systems by improving conditions for workers, the elderly, children, and the mentally ill, among other groups.
inanimate	Lacking any sign of life. Appearing dead.
hapsburg empire	A territorial area in Europe ruled by a noble German family with the surname Hapsburg
slingshot	Weapon for throwing stones, made from a long strip of leather and whirled around by the thrower.
election	Process where people vote to choose the people they want to be in charge.
trainer appraisal kit	A package of instructional materials designed to provide a course instructor with practice in instruction preparation, presentation, and validation.
training fidelity	The extent to which cue and response capabilities in training allow for the learning and practice of specific tasks so that what is learned will transfer to performance of the tasks in the operational environment.
belligerent	A nation at war.
type classification	TC identifies the life cycle status of a materiel system after a production decision
transit route	transit zoneGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – transit zone
system	A TADSS item that supports a system or family of systems program material.
technical performance measurement	[DSMC] Describes all the activities undertaken by the government to obtain design status beyond that treating schedule and cost
tbilisi	The largest city in, and oftentimes capital of, the country of Georgia.
great depression	The name given to an economic crisis that struck much of the world mostly during the 1930s, characterized by a sharp drop in currencies and mass unemployment
tactical warning/attack assessment	tacticsGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – tactics
head	Carved figurehead of the vessel. General reference to bow area
tank landing ship	[JP 1-02] (DoD) A naval ship designed to transport and land amphibious vehicles, tanks, combat vehicles, and equipment in amphibious assault
base	A Canadian Forces base is designated as a base by the Minister of National
traffic flow security	traffic flowGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – traffic flow
john mills	John Mills
m-day	The term used to designate the unnamed day on which full mobilization commences or is due to commence.
transfer area	transfer loaderGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – transfer loader
italian	Italy
british columbia	British Columbia
nonverbal test	A test that requires little or no speaking, reading, or understanding of language on the part of the examinee either in connection with comprehending directions or making responses
teammate	Comm Intercept system (TRQ32V).
midshipman	A non-commissioned rank
chief of staff	In the U.S
underground groups	Resistance groups that fought for their nation’s independence
afflicting	Deeply distressing and painful.
trident ii	TridentGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – Trident
training solution	Solving a performance deficiency with training
sheathing	Basically a covering applied to the hull of a vessel to protect it from wood boring worms. The most common and successful sheathing was copper introduced in the mid 18th century.
terrain flight	terrain following systemGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – terrain following system
salient	In military terms, a protrusion of forces into enemy territory, so that a group bulges out from the main line and is surrounded by opposing forces on three sides
trajectory	transattack periodGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – transattack period
target of opportunity	[JP 1-02] (DoD)
transmission data	[TP 25-71] Information in electronic message systems regarding the identities of sender and addressee(s), and the date and time messages were sent or received.
theater of war	An area of the world involved in warfare
hold	Large compartment below decks which was used to store the cargo.
pamphlet	A brief publication, often on a subject of current interest, having a paper cover.
self-determination	To act or decide without the influence of others, as for citizens to decide the nature of their government without being directed to a course of action by another nation.
trainee guide	A publication that provides each student with the data necessary for the successful completion of a course of study
transition level	transmission factor (nuclear)Glossary of United States Military words and phrases – – transmission factor (nuclear)
beer hall putsch	The name given to the attempt by Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party to start an armed revolution against the German government in Munich, Germany, on November 8–9, 1923, which led to Hitler’s arrest and imprisonment.
technology base	[DSMC] The development efforts in basic and applied research
terrestrial environment	terrestrial reference guidanceGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – terrestrial reference guidance
facility	terminal behavior
free france	The French military movement, commanded by General Charles de Gaulle, who continued to fight against the Axis powers after France had surrendered and was occupied by Germany.
latin	The language spoken and written by the Romans
d-day	The unnamed day on which a particular operation commences or is to commence.
condition	task delay tolerance
training aids	training and retirement categoryGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – training and retirement category
royal navy	Royal Navy
transit zone	transition altitudeGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – transition altitude
task organization	[JP 1-02] (DoD)
conspicuous gallantry medal	Conspicuous Gallantry Medal
thermonuclear weapon	thermonuclearGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – thermonuclear
torpedo	Torpedo
time-phased action plan	[DSMC] The time phased action plan represents the schedule for the employment of the manufacturing facilities, processes, and personnel necessary to meet the end item delivery date.
atomic bomb	A weapon of potent destructive force that derives its power from nuclear fission
operation overlord	The codename for the invasion of Nazi-occupied northwest France by Allied forces on June 6, 1944, in Normandy, France
labouring	Pitching and rolling in heavy seas.
resistance	The act of opposing a force, person, or group; for example, a resistance organization could be a group of citizens in a conquered nation that take actions to oppose the military forces of the occupying country.
nazi	An abbreviation of the Nationalsozialistische deutsche Arbeiterpartei (National Socialist German Workers Party), a right-wing and nationalistic political party in Germany originally formed in 1919
u-boats	Short for the German “unterseeboot” (undersea boat) and another name for Germany’s submarines.
task unit	task-organizingGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – task-organizing
deindustrialization	The reduction of a country’s industrial, or manufacturing, power.
category c functional	To train or sustain commander, staffs, and crews/teams within each functional area to be utilized in their operational role.
polish-soviet war	The fight after the end of World War I between Poland and Bolshevik forces in the Soviet Union for disputed land that lie between the two nations
submarine	Submarine
task attribute	A trait of an activity that is conducive to communication through a defined sensory mode
tips	title blockGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – title block
aulos [ow-los]	A wind instrument with a reed similar to a modern oboe.
training management plan	A [DIA] plan of action prepared by the requester and the program manager in coordination with the DIA/MITC which delineates the procedures and responsibilities required the necessary new joint general intelligence training or systems training.
task selection board	[TR 350-70] A management device which serves a quality control function in critical task selection
temperature gradient	tempestGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – tempest
task	[TR 350-70] A clearly defined and measurable activity accomplished by individuals and organizations
terrorist groups	terrorist threat conditionsGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – terrorist threat conditions
technical analysis	technical assistanceGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – technical assistance
simulated performance test	A performance-based two dimensional simulation of the job performance required
fort	A building with walls to keep out enemies, used by soldiers.
threshold	throughputGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – throughput
task condition	See condition.
training standard	A quantitative or qualitative measure for the determination of a level of competence or readiness
turnaround time	[DSMC] Time required to return an item to use between missions or after removed from use.
final solution	The term used by the Nazis to describe their systematic murder of Jews during World War II
taxonomy of educational objectives	A systematic classification scheme for sorting learning outcomes into three broad categories (e.g., cognitive, affective, and psychomotor) and rank ordering these outcomes in a developmental hierarchy from least complex to most complex.
training path system	A coordinated system for identifying the training requirements for categories of personnel in a training program
technical information	technical intelligenceGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – technical intelligence
subsequent proceedings	Additional war crimes trials decided by United States military tribunals at Nuremberg, Germany, between November 1946 and April 1949
incommodiousness	Insufficiently spacious; cramped.
training utilization	The extent to which the capacity of a training activity, school, device, or course is being used.
officer	See either Commissioned Officer or Non-Commissioned Officer.
united states	United States
training prerequisite	See prerequisite.
talce	tally hoGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – tally ho
crimean tatars	An ethnic group living in an area of the Ukraine, whose members were accused by the Soviets of collaborating with the Nazis during World War II
ineffectual	An inadequate effect or having no effect.
qualifying test	A test administered to determine whether a student is qualified for a task that the student has been selected or trained for, or for which the student is being considered
hogshead	A large cask for liquids, especially one of a definite size (capacity) that varied for different liquids and commodities and in different localities. Approx 50 gallons
tumultuously	Turbulent, greatly agitated, confused, disturbed etc.
time on target	time on targetGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – time on target (air)
trade-off determination	This is a document prepared by the materiel developer
western allies	Countries allied, but not necessarily ideologically aligned, with the Soviet Union for the purpose of fighting the Axis powers
notwithstanding	Nevertheless despite these facts.
trial	See small group trial.
luftwaffe	The German air force.
zones of responsibility	Territorial areas that are under the political, military, and/or economic influence of different nations.
colander	(CULLENDER archaic spelling). A pan full of holes to strain vegetables etc.
test design plan	The TDP is a formal document developed by the test organization which states the circumstances under which a test and/or evaluation will be executed, the data required from the test, and the methodology for analyzing test results.
tpfdd refinement	TPFDDGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – TPFDD
technical feasibility testing	TFT is the technical testing conducted prior to Milestone I or Milestone I/II to assist in determining safety and establishing system performance specifications and feasibility.
technology modernization	[DSMC] The coupling of modernization with the implementation of advanced manufacturing technology by providing incentives for contractor (and subcontractor) capitalization.
threshold knowledge test	Syn
post-test	A test administered to a student upon completion of a course or unit of instruction to measure learning achieved and to assess whether a student has mastered the objectives of the course or unit of instruction.
tai	tail hookGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – tail hook
tactical call sign	tactical combat forceGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – tactical combat force
troops	tropical stormGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – tropical storm
accommodation	The old term for a cabin fitted out for the use of passengers.
royal norwegian navy	Royal Norwegian Navy
tips	[JP 1-02] (DoD) External fuel tanks.
talo	tank landing shipGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – tank landing ship
true-false test	A type of selection or alternate-response test in which the student indicates whether each of a number of statements is true or false.
tactical level of war	tactical loadingGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – tactical loading
aft	To the rear, toward, or at the stern of the vessel.
tactical loading	See combat loading
medium-range	Between 1200 and 3500 nautical miles at normal cruising conditions (2222 and 6482 Km).
d-day	June 6, 1944, the day Allied forces landed on the beaches in Normandy, France, to begin their invasion of Nazi-occupied western Europe
sequencing	training subsystem
test support package	TSPs are provided by the proponent materiel developer and the combat developer/ trainer
tactical air transport operations	tactical area of responsibilityGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – tactical area of responsibility
sponsor	The function of the local sponsor is to raise money and provide facilities for cadet training
imperial russian navy	Imperial Russian Navy
tempo	The rate of military action; controlling or altering that rate is a necessary means to initiative; all military operations alternate between action and pauses as opposing forces battle one another and fight friction to mount and execute operations at the time and place of their choosing.
non-language test	Syn
test item analysis	The process of evaluating single test items by any of several methods
mortal	A Being. A life form subject to death.
denouement	The final outcome or resolution in an intricate plot or set of circumstances.
tea proponent	[TR 350-32] End beneficiary and user (e.g., HQDA, HQ TRADOC, TRADOC MSC, service school) establishing requirements for the traininmg effectiveness analysis study.
siberia	The vast region in central and eastern Russia where millions of people were exiled to labor camps under Joseph Stalin’s regime.
nuremberg	The city in Germany where Nazi defendants were tried for war crimes before an international military tribunal beginning in November 1945.
dissipated	Wasted; scattered; exhausted.
occupation zone	A territorial area, ranging in size from a city to an entire country, held by foreign military troops and controlled by a foreign nation.
enumerated	To list; to mention separately or in order one by one.
transportability engineering analysis	This is an evaluation of the transportability of a materiel system/ item and its components, auxiliary and ancillary equipment
testing out	[TR 350-70] The process and procedure for enabling a student to take a course test (phase, module, lesson, etc.) to determine if the training covered by the test must be taken
polio	Short for poliomyelitis, a viral disease characterized by its crippling effect on the human body, often causing loss of mobility and, at times, paralysis in the limbs.
target population description	A profile of potential candidates for the target training program
lascar	A sailor from the East. The East India Company would only allow them to crew on inward bound vessels. They were returned to the East as passengers.
task performance measures	See p
five-star general	The highest possible rank in the United States Army; the rank was created in 1944 during World War II.
trident i	Trident IIGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – Trident II
amatol	Amatol
teleran system	television imageryGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – television imagery
verbal test	Any test involving language
tank landing ship	A naval ship designed to transport and land amphibious vehicles, tanks, combat vehicles, and equipment in amphibious assault
tomcat	tone downGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – tone down
tropopause	troposphereGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – troposphere
track	trackingGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – tracking
touch labor	[DSMC] Defined as production labor which can be reasonably and consistently related directly to a unit of work being manufactured, processed, or tested
triggering circumstance	[TR 350-70] The report or action that causes the conduct of a needs analysis
test criteria	[DSMC] Standards by which test results and outcome are judged.
testing	[DSMC] An element of inspection
tutor	A teacher who gives lessons to a student at home.
republic	A country without a king, queen or emperor
tscm	turbojetGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – turbojet
czarist/tsarist	A government, such as the one existing in Russia prior to the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917, headed by a monarch, known as a czar/tsar.
imperious	Domineering; arrogant; overbearing.
tooling costs	[DSMC] Costs incurred by the contractor in establishing certain functions of the manufacturing process to produce an end item.
tacsit 3	The location of battlegroup unknown to enemy.
terrain following system	terrain intelligenceGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – terrain intelligence
marxism	A socioeconomic and political philosophy theorized by the German philosophers Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels in the 1800s, stating that capitalism will eventually be replaced by a socialist system and, through these struggles by the proletariat, classes will disappear
targeting	task componentGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – task component
benumbed	To deaden physical feeling by cold, i.e
training evaluation	[TR 350-70] The process used to measure the demonstrated ability of individuals or units to perform a task to the task performance standard; e.g., GO or NO GO.
proficiency test	A test designed to measure a student's capabilities in terms of the job
chariot	Cart with two wheels pulled by horses
pipes	'Forty dozen' bottles i.e
preclusive	To exclude or debar; to make impossible.
time of receipt	time on targetGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – time on target
transition	A logical flow from one section of interactive courseware to another.
central committee	The governing body of the Communist Party in the Soviet Union
time line	[DSMC] A schedule line showing key dates and planned events.
federal emergency relief administration	A U.S
communist sympathizers	People who agree with communist ideologies.
tomahawk	TomcatGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – Tomcat
master	Another name for the captain of a merchant ship. Prior to circa 1814 it was the officer in a warship responsible for the navigation.
training level assignment	A tabular listing in a Personnel Performance Profile (PPP) table number sequence that imposes training levels for the PPP items and identifies the environment where training for a particular PPP item will take place.
tactical loading	tactical localityGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – tactical locality
sector of influence	An area of partitioned Germany occupied and administered by one of the Allied powers (France, Great Britain, the Soviet Union, or the United States) directly after the Nazi surrender in May 1945.
fathom	Equivalent to 6 feet.
cable	Thick heavy rope; also a unit of length.
coup d’état	A sudden overthrow of a nation’s government, usually brought about by military force.
warrior	A trained soldier, someone used to fighting in wars.
two-year budget	[DSMC] Beginning with the President's budget submitted in January 1987, the DoD portion was for a two-year period (FY88/89)
trainee	See student
trajectory	See ballistic trajectory.
demeanour	The way a person behaves towards others. Bearing. Appearance.
talking head	A sequence showing a head and shoulders shot of the presenter talking directly to the camera.
training-on-demand	[TR 350-70] Training provided to a unit at the commander's request to meet an immediate mission need
bourgeois	A person who is a member of the bourgeoisie, or middle social class, and who is characterized by owning property and having an interest in obtaining material possessions.
detachment	A group of Land Force units not collocated with the base that supports them.
thunderbolt ii	TIARAGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – TIARA
czar nicholas ii	Russia’s last emperor, who ruled from 1894 to 1917.
kalmucks	An ethnic group, of Mongolian origin, persecuted under the Soviet regime of Joseph Stalin.
left wing	In a political sense, left of the center, or tending toward liberal, progressive, or socialist ideas, as opposed to conservative ones.
social security system	A part of President Franklin D
category b crew	To sustain combat ready crews/teams
operation source	Operation Source
time-sensitive special operations planning	time-sensitive targetsGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – time-sensitive targets
tailoring of requirements	The deletion of requirements (from Data Item Descriptions (DIDs) and specifications) that are not required to meet the needs of a specific contract, or the addition of (for specifications only) requirements that may be needed under certain conditions.
communism	A style of government characterized by state control over the economy, communal property ownerships, and the equal distribution of goods, wealth, and human labor
test validity	The degree to which a test measures what it was designed to measure.
baltic fleet	Baltic Fleet
treadmill	Machine like a big wheel inside which slaves walked round, to turn the machine.
transporting	transshipment pointGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – transshipment point
training capabilities analysis	An analysis that provides information about what the training material or training equipment could train.
total quality management	[DSMC] A management philosophy committed to a focus on continuous improvements of product and services with the involvement of the entire workforce.
third area conflict	thorough decontaminationGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – thorough decontamination
trim size	trimGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – trim
third reich	The regime in Germany headed by Adolf Hitler, lasting from 1933 to 1945.
thunderstick ii	Modification of the F-105D with a new nav/attack system in a dorsal spine.
führer	Literally means “leader” in German
scuttled	Scuttling
tester	The tester is the agency responsible for the technical testing (TT), developmental testing, operational testing, or user testing (UT) of materiel
telint	tellingGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – telling
republic	A political or national unit possessing a form of government.
terrain contour matching	Navigation by comparison of the terrain with a stored map.
capital city	Main city of a country, the centre of government.
austro-hungarian empire	The European state created by a February 8, 1867, agreement between representatives of Austria and Hungary
bolshevik	The larger of the two political factions that developed from the Russian Social-Democratic Workers’ Party in 1903 (the opposing faction was known as the Mensheviks)
council of people’s commissars	The highest governing body in the Soviet Union following the 1917 Bolshevik revolution
time to target	timeGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – time
cross-channel invasion	Another term for the Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied northern France from England across the English Channel
solitary usings	Creative.
task-organizing	taxiwayGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – taxiway
tanker airlift control center	Tanker Airlift Control ElementGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – Tanker Airlift Control Element
tactical minefield	tactical miningGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – tactical mining
transient forces	transientGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – transient
transmission	The transfer of a signal, message, or other data from one location to another.
test and evaluation	[DSMC] Process by which a system or components provide information regarding risk and risk mitigation and empirical data to validate models and simulations
transport group	transport streamGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – transport stream
transmission factor	The ratio of the dose inside the shielding material to the outside (ambient) dose
leadership	As defined by the Canadian Forces: "The art of influencing human behaviour in order to accomplish a task in the manner desired by the leader."
zones of occupation	The four areas of partitioned Germany occupied and administered by the Allied powers (France, Great Britain, the Soviet Union, and the United States) immediately after the Nazi surrender in May 1945
royal air force	The aviation force of Great Britain.
dotard	A person who is weak-minded, e.g
non-td proponent	trajectory
allied control commissions	Groups comprised of Allied representatives who were responsible for regulating and controlling the implementation of armistice terms in defeated Axis countries
airlock	Airlock
mainmast	A vessel's principle mast, in a three masted ship, the centre mast.
total asset visibility	[DSMC] The ability to gather information at any time about the quantity, location, and condition of assets anywhere in the DoD logistics system.
time	time-phased force and deployment data maintenanceGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – time-phased force and deployment data maintenance
tri-camera photography	TriadGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – Triad
normandy	A region of northwestern France
tactical air force	tactical air groups (shore-based)Glossary of United States Military words and phrases – – tactical air groups (shore-based)
two-dimensional simulation	Simulations that are viewed in a horizontal and vertical nature (no physical depth).
sewers	Pipes or tunnels that carry away sewage.
firebombing	The deployment of incendiary bombs against cities as part of a strategic air offensive
senator	A person elected to the Roman Senate who helped run the government
villa	A large house in the country
testing constraints	Limitations such as time, money, personnel, facilities, and other resources, which prohibit job performance measures from being identical to the tasks they measure.
telling	temperature gradientGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – temperature gradient
tripartite pact	The agreement signed in Berlin on September 27, 1940 by representatives of Germany, Italy, and Japan, that established an alliance between the three powers, which pledged economic and military assistance to one another for ten years.
charles de gaulle	French general recognized as the leader of the Free French forces by Winston Churchill soon after France's defeat
true altitude	true bearingGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – true bearing
progress test	A short test administered throughout a course to evaluate student progress
steerage	Cheapest accommodation in the ship below deck.
training objective	[TR 350-70] A statement that describes the desired outcome of a training activity in the unit
tradoc study program	[TR 350-32] The TRADOC (Training and Doctrine Command) Study Program (TSP) is part of the Army Study Program governed by AR 5-5
british b class	British B class submarine
embezzlement	To convert money or property entrusted to you fraudulently to your own use.
collectivization	A Soviet policy enacted under Joseph Stalin that disallowed private ownership in agriculture and formed large collective (or group) farms
philosopher	One who is patient and wise. Teacher.
captain	A junior commissioner officer
gestapo	A shortened version of the phrase Geheime Staatspolizei (State Secret Police), the Gestapo was a special Nazi police force that began operating in 1933
purge	To get rid of, clean out, or eliminate.
tactical troops	tactical unitGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – tactical unit
test blueprint	A matrix showing the learning objectives to be tested and the specifications for developing a performance-based test
train path	trainGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – train
iron cross	A German military decoration
thorough decontamination	threat analysisGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – threat analysis
task description	Textual information presented in column, outline, decision table, or timeline format that describes the required job behavior at the highest level of generality
training emphasis	See task selection models.
journal	Daily record of happenings on board ship.
training material outline	A document that defines in detail the training package content in relation to each lesson in the outline
telecommunication	telecommunications centerGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – telecommunications center
labor camps	Detainment areas in the Soviet Union that were overseen by the Soviet secret police, often located in remote areas
slave	Someone who can be sold to another person to work for nothing
target materials	target of opportunityGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – target of opportunity
sweep	technical test(ing) (TT)
nonsystem	All TADSS not defined as system TADSS.
targeting	[JP 1-02] (DoD)
centurion	An officer commanding about 80 legionaries.
mosaic	A pattern made from coloured pieces of stones and pottery.
time code reader	A counter that reads and displays the Society for Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) time code.
socialist league	A political party to the extreme left that formed in England in 1932, largely under the direction of Stafford Cripps, and functioned until 1937.
turn and slip indicator	turn indicatorGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – turn indicator
tactical area of responsibility	tactical assembly areaGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – tactical assembly area
tadil	taglineGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – tagline
prussia	A kingdom in north and central Europe that comprised parts of modern-day Germany and Poland
training requirements analysis	A determination of the requirements to resolve a performance deficiency.
communists	Communists are people who actively adhere to and promote the system of communism.
technical risk	[DSMC] The risk that arises from activities related to technology, design and engineering, manufacturing, and the critical technical processes of test, production, and logistics.
tare weight	[JP 1-02] (DoD) The weight of a container deducted from gross weight to obtain net weight or the weight of an empty container.
tropical storm	tropopauseGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – tropopause
times	tipGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – tip
squall	A sudden gust of wind of considerable strength.
tnt equivalent	TOIGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – TOI
astern	Behind, Backwards.
the army plan	TAP provides a definitive basis for program action
labour party	A left-of-center political party in Great Britain, formed in 1900, that emphasizes labor and union interests and is in opposition to the nation’s Conservative party
reconnaissance	Reconnaissance
short-range	Not to exceed 1200 nautical miles at normal cruising conditions (2222 Km).
test report	A TR contains the data obtained from executing the test and describes the conditions which prevailed during the test execution and data collection.
target analysis	target approach pointGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – target approach point
transparent	Reduction of the user's perception of the delivery system in the process of interacting with the system
throughput	Thunderbolt IIGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – Thunderbolt II
threatcons	thresholdGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – threshold
attica [a-tik-a]	The region around Athens.
time code generator	A signal generator designed to generate and transmit Society for Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) time code.
fire ship	A ship loaded with flammable materials and explosives and sailed into an enemy port or fleet either already burning or ready to be set alight by its crew (who would then abandon it) in order to collide with and set fire to enemy ships.
fluke	The triangular shape at the end of each arm of an anchor immediately below the point (bill). Once the point penetrates the ground when any strain or pull comes into play it gives the anchor its holding power.
terminal operations	terminal phaseGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – terminal phase
trim	triple pointGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – triple point
tactical diversion	tactical information processing and interpretation systemGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – tactical information processing and interpretation system
supreme commander	The person who coordinated multinational military forces
german	Nazi Germany
training exercise	A practice problem conducted in the field, for example, a simulation of the real situation (operational situation), and conducted in an environment approximating the significant features of the real (operational) environment.
training support center	[TR 350-70] An authorized installation activity with area responsibility to provide storage, instruction, loan/issue, accountability, and maintenance for TADSS.
perturbation	A cause of disturbance or upset.
total allocated budget	[DSMC] The sum of all budgets allocated to the contract
technical specification	technical supply operationsGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – technical supply operations
track telling	trackGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – track
instruct	To impart knowledge or skill to an individual or group using a systematic method in order to achieve a required standard.
written test	A test in which an individual demonstrates their capabilities by responding to written test items
attenuation	tooling costs
survey test	A criterion-referenced test used prior to the development of an instructional system
transit bearing	transit routeGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – transit route
aryan	The word used by the Nazis to describe Caucasians of non-Jewish descent.
total system	A total system is a composite of skilled people, procedures, materials, tools, equipment, and software that provides an operational capability to perform a stated mission or a particular function or set of functions.
total materiel requirement	total mobilizationGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – total mobilization
aptitude test	A test or battery of tests designed to show a person's capacity for a particular type of behavior in a single field or in several related fields.
sacred	Something that is believed to be holy and to have a special connection with a god or gods.
tactical air control group	tactical air control operations teamGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – tactical air control operations team
dardanelles campaign	One name given to the 1915 Allied landing on the Gallipoli peninsula during World War I, and the subsequent disastrous and failed attempt to capture the capital of the Ottoman Empire and open a route to Russia
time of flight	time of originGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – time of origin
guinea	One pound and one shilling i.e
tempest	temporary intermentGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – temporary interment
house of commons	One of the two legislative bodies in Great Britain’s parliament, to which members are elected; the other is the House of Lords.
time-sensitive targets	time-to-goGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – time-to-go
terminal behavior	The output performance for a system; graduate performance (e.g., criterion behavior, base-line behavior, whole task behavior, summative behavior).
tolerance	[DSMC] A measure of the accuracy of the dimensions of a part, or the electrical characteristics of an assembly or function.
thatched roofs	Roofs of buildings made from bundles of straw or reeds.
tailoring	[DSMC] The process of evaluating potential requirements of the participating services to determine their pertinence and cost effectiveness for a specific system or equipment joint acquisition, and modifying these requirements to ensure that each contributes to an optimal balance between the needs of the participating services and cost.
terrain intelligence	terrain studyGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – terrain study
quebec agreement	A secret agreement signed on August 19, 1943, by Winston Churchill and Franklin D
caucasus mountains	A mountain range stretching between the Black Sea and Caspian Sea, located in Russia and the former Soviet republics of Georgia and Azerbaijan
cat head	A piece of heavy timber, securely fastened to the bulwark on the outside of each side of the bow, to which the top of the anchor is slung, attached to the cat. It permitted the anchor to swing free of the hull of the ship when in use.
tolerance dose	TomahawkGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – Tomahawk
type unit	types of burstGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – types of burst
tsp	A package of course training material configured (redesigned) from AC resident courses
chain pump	The main pump, driven by chain, used to remove water from the bilge.
tactical air observer	tactical air officer (afloat)Glossary of United States Military words and phrases – – tactical air officer (afloat)
tactical deception group	tactical digital information linkGlossary of United States Military words and phrases – – tactical digital information link
objective test	A test whose scoring requires no human judgment.
montreal	Montreal
unconditional surrender	In World War II, the demand that the Axis powers yield to the Allies without concessions or negotiations