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Kinetic

Military AdjectiveSTANAG Level 2

Definition

Definition

Relating to physical action or use of force.

"The commander requested authorisation for kinetic action against the target."

How This Term Is Used

As an adjective, this term is used to describe equipment, personnel, situations, or operations. Correct placement before the noun it modifies is important for STANAG 6001 writing accuracy.

Practice

Fill in the blank:

"The commander requested authorisation for _____ action against the target."

Answer: Kinetic

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Temporarily assigned to a unit other than the parent unit.

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Reserved exclusively for a particular purpose.

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Inbound

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Organic

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