Military Dictionary – Letter K

Military Dictionary Letter KHere are the DOD Dictionary terms beginning with the letter K and organized alphabetically. Browse terms from the official DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms that start with K and view definitions. Read on for military definitions that begin with K such as key position, kill box more.


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LETTER K – TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

key position — A civilian position, public or private (designated by the employer and approved by the Secretary concerned), that cannot be vacated during war or national emergency.

keystone publications — Joint doctrine publications that establish the doctrinal foundation for a series of joint publications in the hierarchy of joint publications. See also capstone publications; joint publication.

key terrain — Any locality, or area, the seizure or retention of which affords a marked advantage to either combatant.

kill box — A three-dimensional permissive fire support coordination measure with an associated airspace coordinating measure used to facilitate  the integration of fires.


Military Dictionary A to Z

A B C D
E F G H
I J K L
M N O P
Q R S T
U V W XYZ

See also Official DOD Shortened Word Forms.

Source: Official DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms.