Here 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.
| 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.