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Designated mean point of impact — Joint Publication 1 02 defines DMPT (Designated mean point of impact) as a designated mean point of impact or desired mean point of impact. References DoD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms Precision Guided Munitions and the New Era of… … Wikipedia
desired point of impact — A precise point, associated with a target, and assigned as the impact point for a single unitary weapon to achieve the intended objective and level of destruction. May be defined descriptively, by grid preferences, or geolocation. Also called DPI … Military dictionary
bombing errors — can be classified into three categories: i. 50% range error. A half distance between two lines parallel to each other, perpendicular to the track, and equidistant from the mean point of impact, which contains half the missiles independently aimed … Aviation dictionary
Precision bombing — is the desired skill of being able to bomb single buildings in a built up area, without causing any damage to the surrounding buildings, or the ability to place a bomb by air to within extremely accurate limits. Precision bombing was used by both … Wikipedia
aimpoint — 1. A precise point associated with a target and assigned for a specific weapon impact to achieve the intended objective and level of destruction. May be defined descriptively (e.g., vent in center of roof), by grid reference, or geolocation. 2. A … Military dictionary
Environmental impact of wind power — Livestock ignore wind turbines,[1] and continue to graze as they did before wind turbines were installed. Compared to the environmental impact of traditional energy sources, the environmental impact of wind power is relatively minor. Wind power… … Wikipedia
DMPI — designated mean point of impact; desired mean point of impact … Military dictionary
rocket and missile system — ▪ weapons system Introduction any of a variety of weapons systems that deliver explosive warheads to their targets by means of rocket propulsion. Rocket is a general term used broadly to describe a variety of jet propelled missiles… … Universalium
Fire for effect — is a military term.According to NATO doctrine: * 1. Fire which is delivered after the mean point of impact or burst is within the desired distance of the target or adjusting/ranging point. * 2. Term in a call for fire to indicate the… … Wikipedia
left (or right) — 1. Terms used to establish the relative position of a body of troops. The person using the terms “left” or “right” is assumed to be facing in the direction of the enemy regardless of whether the troops are advancing towards or withdrawing from… … Military dictionary
