Marine air-ground task force (MAGTF)--A task organization of Marine forces (division, aircraft wing, and service support groups) under a single command and structured to accomplish a specific mission.

MAGTF II/LOG AIS (USMC)--a family of linked, stand alone, microcomputer based, automated logistics systems which will provide the full range of automated support to meet the MAGTF commander’s planning, deployment, and employment needs in independent, joint, and/or combined operations. MAGTF II/LOG AIS will provide fully deployable, survivable, and responsive system software and hardware.

MAGTF II--MAGTF Warplanning System--MAGTF II is an integrated operational deployment decision support system employed by the USMC to enhance the development of Time-Phased Force and Deployment Data (TPFDD) and to provide an automated link with the JOPES. It is used for deliberate and crisis-action planning, as well as for exercise support. Using MAGTF II, planners can create and modify plans/TPFDDs by developing force structures, tailoring force lists, computing sustainment, and estimating plan lift requirements. (Note: MAGTF II is slated to be replaced by JFRG II).

MAGTF Data Library--MAGTF Data Library (MDL) is a suite of microcomputer based programs designed to interact with various technical databases to ensure standardized source data for the MAGTF II/LOG AIS family of systems. Also provides rapid information retrieval capabilities to commanders and their staffs.

MAGTF II Deployment Support System--MAGTF II Deployment Support System (MDSS II) provides automated unit level deployment planning and execution capabilities. Satisfies the deployment database requirement for all MAGTFs and provides a bridge among the other MAGTF II/LOG AIS.

Marine Expeditionary Force--The Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), the largest of the MAGTFs, is normally built around a division/wing team, but can include several divisions and aircraft wings, together with an appropriate combat service support organization. The MEF is capable of conducting a wide range of amphibious assault operations and sustained operations ashore. It can be tailored for a wide range of combat missions in any geographic environment.

Marine Expeditionary Unit--The Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) is a task organization normally built around a battalion landing team (BLT), reinforced helicopter squadron, and a MEU service support group (MSSG). It fulfills routine forward afloat deployment requirements, provides an immediate reaction capability for crisis situations, and is capable of relatively limited combat operations.

Maritime Administration (MARAD)--A DOT agency charged with the primary responsibility for ensuring the availability of efficient water transportation service to American shippers and consumers. Advances the capabilities of the maritime industry to provide total logistical support to the military services by maintaining an active Ready Reserve Force (RRF) and administering the Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA).

material handling equipment (MHE)--Mechanical devices for handling of supplies with greater ease and economy.

Maritime Prepositioned Equipment and Supplies--Maritime Prepositioned Equipment and Supplies(MPE/S).are unit equipment and sustaining supplies associated with a MAGTF and an NSE, which are deployed on maritime prepositioning ships.

Maritime Prepositioning Force--A Maritime Prepositioning Force (MPF) is a task organization of units under one commander formed for the purpose of introducing a MAGTF and its associated equipment and supplies into a permissive area. The MPF is composed of a command element, MPSRON, MAGTF, and NSE.

Maritime Prepositioning Ships--Maritime Prepositioning Ships (MPS) are civilian-crewed, Military Sealift Command chartered ship(s) that are organized into three squadrons and usually forward deployed. These ships, as a squadron are loaded with prepositioned equipment and 30 days of supplies to support up to a MPF MAGTF.

Maritime Prepositioning Ship Squadron--A Maritime Prepositioning Ship Squadron (MPSRON) is a group of civilian-owned and civilian- crewed ships chartered by Military Sealift Command loaded with prepositioned equipment and 30 days of supplies to support up to a MPF MAGTF.

materiel planning--A subset of logistic planning and consists of a four-step process: a. requirements definition. Requirements for significant items must be calculated at item level detail (i.e., national stock number) to support sustainability planning and analysis. Requirements include unit roundout, consumption and attrition replacement, safety stock, and the needs of allies. b. apportionment. Items are apportioned to the combatant commanders based on a global scenario to avoid sourcing of items to multiple theaters. The basis for apportionment is the capability provided by unit stocks, host nation support, theater prepositioned war reserve stocks and industrial base, and continental United States Department of Defense stockpiles and available production. Item apportionment cannot exceed total capabilities. c. sourcing. Sourcing is the matching of available capabilities on a given date against item requirements to support sustainability analysis and the identification of locations to support transportation planning. Sourcing of any item is done within the combatant commander’s apportionment. d. documentation. Sourced item requirements and corresponding shortfalls are major inputs to the combatant commander’s sustainability analysis. Sourced item requirements are translated into movement requirements and documented in the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System data base for transportation feasibility analysis. Movement requirements for nonsignificant items are estimated in tonnage.

MDL--MAGTF Data Library (USMC)--A suite of microcomputer based programs designed to interact with various technical databases to ensure standardized source data for the MAGTF II/LOG AIS family of systems. Also provides rapid information retrieval capabilities to commanders and their staffs.

MDSS II -- MAGTF Deployment Support System II (USMC)--MDSS II provides automated unit level deployment planning and execution capabilities. Satisfies the deployment database requirement for all MAGTFs and provides a bridge among the other MAGTF II/LOG AIS.

MEU Special Operations Capable--The MEU Special Operations Capable (SOC) is a forward deployed, embarked US Marine Corps unit with enhanced capability to conduct special operations. The MEU (SOC) is oriented toward amphibious raids, at night, under limited visibility, while employing emission control procedures. The MEU (SOC) is not a Secretary of Defense designated special operations force but, when directed by the National Command Authorities and/or the theater commander, may conduct hostage recovery or other special operations under in extremis circumstances where designated special operations forces are not available.

medium-lot storage--Generally defined as a quantity of material which will require one to three pallet stacks, stored to maximum height. Thus, the term refers to relatively small lots as distinguished from definitely large or small lots.

military performance specification containers--Containers that meet specific written standards. Aviation and Troop Command, US Army, procures military performance specification containers for the Army and will perform like services for other Department of Defense components on request. Also called MILSPEC container.

Military Sealift Command--The US Transportation Command’s component command responsible for designated sealift service. Also called MSC.

military standard requisitioning and issue procedure--A uniform procedure established by the Department of Defense for use within the Department of Defense to govern requisition and issue of materiel within standardized priorities. Also called MILSTRIP.

military standard transportation and movement procedures--Uniform and standard transportation data, documentation, and control procedures applicable to all cargo movements in the Department of Defense transportation system. Also called MILSTAMP.

military traffic--Department of Defense personnel, mail, and cargo to be, or being, transported.

Military Traffic Management Command--The US Transportation Command’s component command responsible for military traffic, continental United States air and land transportation, and common-user water terminals. Also called MTMC.

mobilization--1. The act of assembling and organizing national resources to support national objectives in time of war and other emergencies.  2. The process by which the Armed Forces or part of them are brought to a state or readiness for war or other national emergency.

mode of transport--The various modes used for a movement. For each mode, there are several means of transport. They are: a. inland surface transportation (rail, road, and inland waterway); b. sea transport (coastal and ocean); c. air transportation; and d. pipelines.

National Command Authorities--The President and the Secretary of Defense or their duly deputized alternates or successors. Also called NCA.

National Defense Reserve Fleet--a. Including the Ready Reserve Force, a fleet composed of ships acquired and maintained by the Maritime Administration (MARAD) for use in mobilization or emergency. b. Less the Ready Reserve Force, a fleet composed of the older dry cargo ships, tankers, troop transports, and other assets in the MARAD’s custody that are maintained at a relatively low level of readiness. They are acquired by MARAD from commercial ship operators under the provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936; they are available only on mobilization or congressional declaration of an emergency. Because the ships are maintained in a state of minimum preservation, activation requires 30 to 90 days and extensive shipyard work for many. Also called NDRF. See also Ready Reserve Force.

national emergency--A condition declared by the President or the Congress by virtue of powers previously vested in them that authorize certain emergency actions to be undertaken in the national interest. Action to be taken may include partial, full, or total mobilization of national resources. See also mobilization.

National Shipping Authority--The organization within each allied government responsible in time of war for the direction of its own merchant shipping. Also called NSA.

naval advanced logistic support site--An overseas location used as the primary transshipment point in the theater of operations for logistic support. A naval advanced logistic support site possesses full capabilities for storage, consolidation, and transfer of supplies and for support of forward-deployed units (including replacements units) during major contingency and wartime periods. Naval advanced logistic support sites, with port and airfield facilities in close proximity, are located within the theater of operations but not near the main battle areas, and must possess the throughput capacity required to accommodate incoming and outgoing intertheater airlift and sealift. When fully activated, the naval advanced logistic support site should consist of facilities and services provided by the host nation, augmented by support personnel located in the theater of operations, or both. Also called ALSS. See also naval forward logistic site.

naval control of shipping organization—The organization within the Navy which carries out the specific responsibilities of the Chief of Naval Operations to provide for the control and protection of movements of merchant ships in time of war.

naval forward logistic site--An overseas location, with port and airfield facilities nearby, which provides logistic support to naval forces within the theater of operations during major contingency and wartime periods. Naval forward logistic sites may be located in close proximity to main battle areas to permit forward staging of services, throughput of high priority cargo, advanced maintenance, and battle damage repair. Naval forward logistic sites are linked to in-theater naval advanced logistic support sites (ALSSs) by intratheater airlift and sealift, but may also serve as transshipment points for intertheater movement of high-priority cargo into areas of direct combat. In providing fleet logistic support, naval forward logistic site capabilities may range from very austere to near those of a naval advanced logistic support site. Also called FLS. See also naval advanced logistic support site.

naval port control office--The authority established at a port or port complex to coordinate arrangements for logistic support and harbor services to ships under naval control and to otherwise support the naval control of shipping organization.

Navy Cargo Handling Battalion--A mobile logistics support unit capable of worldwide deployment in its entirety or in specialized detachments. It is organized, trained, and equipped to: a. load and off-load Navy and Marine Corps cargo carried in maritime prepositioning ships and merchant breakbulk or container ships in all environments; b. to operate an associated temporary ocean cargo terminal; c. load and offload Navy and Marine Corps cargo carried in military-controlled aircraft; d. to operate an associated expeditionary air cargo terminal. Also called CHB. Three sources of Navy Cargo Handling Battalions are: a. Navy Cargo Handling and Port Group--The active duty, cargo handling, battalion-sized unit composed solely of active duty personnel. Also called NAVCHAPGRU. b. Naval Reserve Cargo Handling Training Battalion--The active duty, cargo handling training battalion composed of both active duty and reserve personnel. Also called NRCHTB. c. Naval Reserve Cargo Handling Battalion--A reserve cargo handling battalion composed solely of selected reserve personnel. Also called NRCHB. See also maritime prepositioning ships.

Navy Cargo Handling Force--The combined cargo handling units of the Navy, including primarily the Navy Cargo Handling and Port Group, the Naval Reserve Cargo Handling Training Battalion, and the Naval Reserve Cargo Handling Battalion. These units are part of the operating forces and represent the Navy’s capability for open ocean cargo handling. See also Navy Cargo Handling Battalion.

Navy Support Element: The Navy Support Element (NSE) is the MPF element that is composed of Naval Beach Group staff and subordinate unit personnel, a detachment of Navy cargo handling force personnel, and other Navy components, as required. It is tasked with conducting the off-load and ship-to-shore movement of MPE/S.

net weight--Weight of a ground vehicle without fuel, engine oil, coolant, on-vehicle materiel, cargo, or operating personnel.

node--A location in a mobility system where a movement requirement is originated, processed for onward movement, or terminated.

nonair transportable--That which is not transportable by air by virtue of dimension, weight, or special characteristics or restrictions.

non-self-sustaining containership--A containership that does not have a built-in capability to load or off-load containers, and requires a port crane or craneship service. See also containership; self-sustaining containership.

non-unit-related cargo--All equipment and supplies requiring transportation to an area of operations, other than those identified as the equipment or accompanying supplies of a specific unit (e.g., resupply, military support for allies, and support for nonmilitary programs, such as civil relief).

non-unit-related personnel--All personnel requiring transportation to or from an area of operations, other than those assigned to a specific unit (e.g., filler personnel; replacements; temporary duty/temporary additional duty personnel; civilians; medical evacuees; and retrograde personnel).

ocean convoy--A convoy whose voyage lies, in general, outside the continental shelf. See also convoy.

ocean manifest--A detailed listing of the entire cargo loaded into any one ship showing all pertinent data which will readily identify such cargo and where and how the cargo is stowed.

O-Day: O-Day (Off-load day) is an MPF term designating the day the MPSRON off-load begins or the continuous flow of the FIE commences, whichever is later.

Off-load Preparation Party: The Off-load Preparation Party (OPP) is a task organization of Navy and Marine maintenance, embarkation, and cargo handling personnel deployed to the MPSRON before or during its transit to the AAA to prepare the ship's off-load systems and embarked equipment for off-load.

on berth--Said of a ship when it is properly moored to a quay, wharf, jetty, pier, or buoy or when it is at anchor and available for loading or discharging passengers and cargo.

operational control--Transferable command authority that may be exercised by commanders at any echelon at or below the level of combatant command. Operational control is inherent in combatant command (command authority). Operational control may be delegated and is the authority to perform those functions of command over subordinate forces involving organizing and employing commands and forces, assigning tasks, designating objectives, and giving authoritative direction necessary to accomplish the mission. Operational control includes authoritative direction over all aspects of military operations and joint training necessary to accomplish missions assigned to the command. Operational control should be exercised through the commanders of subordinate organizations. Normally this authority is exercised through subordinate joint force commanders and Service and/or functional component commanders. Operational control normally provides full authority to organize commands and forces and to employ those forces as the commander in operational control considers necessary to accomplish assigned missions. Operational control does not, in and of itself, include authoritative direction for logistics or matters of administration, discipline, internal organization, or unit training. Also called OPCON. See also combatant command; combatant command (command authority); tactical control.

Operational Support Airlift--Operational Support Airlift (OSA) missions are movements of high-priority passengers and cargo with time, place, or mission-sensitive requirements. OSA aircraft are those fixed-wing aircraft acquired and/or retained exclusively for OSA missions, as well as any other Department of Defense-owned or controlled aircraft, fixed- or rotary-wing, used for OSA purposes. Also called OSA. See also cargo.

operation order--A directive issued by a commander to subordinate commanders for the purpose of effecting the coordinated execution of an operation. Also called OPORD.

operation plan--Any plan, except for the Single Integrated Operation Plan, for the conduct of military operations. Plans are prepared by combatant commanders in response to requirements established by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and by commanders of subordinate commands in response to requirements tasked by the establishing unified commander. Operation plans are prepared in either a complete format (OPLAN) or as a concept plan (CONPLAN). The CONPLAN can be published with or without a time-phased force and deployment data (TPFDD) file.

OPLAN--An operation plan for the conduct of joint operations that can be used as a basis for development of an operation order (OPORD). An OPLAN identifies the forces and supplies required to execute the Combatant Commander's Strategic Concept and a movement schedule of these resources to the theater of operations. The forces and supplies are identified in TPFDD files. OPLANs will include all phases of the tasked operation. The plan is prepared with the appropriate annexes, appendixes, and TPFDD files as described in the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System manuals containing planning policies, procedures, and formats. Also called OPLAN.

CONPLAN--An operation plan in an abbreviated format that would require considerable expansion or alteration to convert it into an OPLAN or OPORD. A CONPLAN contains the CINC’s Strategic Concept and those annexes and appendixes deemed necessary by the combatant commander to complete planning. Generally, detailed support requirements are not calculated and TPFDD files are not prepared. Also called CONPLAN.

CONPLAN with TPFDD--A CONPLAN with TPFDD is the same as a CONPLAN except that it requires more detailed planning for phased deployment of forces. See also operation order; time-phased force and deployment data.

opportune cargo--That cargo eligible and funded for lift on a DTS mission but without specific lift scheduled against it (e.g., cargo awaiting channel lift at an AMC aerial port).

opportune lift--That portion of lift capability available for use after planned requirements have been met.

order and shipping time--The time elapsing between the initiation of stock replenishment action for a specific activity and the receipt by that activity of the materiel resulting from such action. Order and shipping time is applicable only to materiel within the supply system, and it is composed of the distinct elements, order time, and shipping time. See also level of supply.

order time--1. The time elapsing between the initiation of stock replenishment action and submittal of requisition or order. 2. The time elapsing between the submittal of requisition or order and shipment of materiel by the supplying activity. See also order and shipping time.

ordinary transport--In railway terminology, transport of a load whose size, weight, or preparation does not entail special difficulties vis-a-vis the facilities or equipment of the railway systems to be used. See also exceptional transport.

ordnance--Explosives, chemicals, pyrotechnics, and similar stores, e.g., bombs, guns and ammunition, flares, smoke, napalm.

organic--Assigned to and forming an essential part of a military organization. Organic parts of a unit are those listed in its table of organization for the Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps, and are assigned to the administrative organizations of the operating forces for the Navy.

organizational equipment--Referring to method of use, signifies that equipment, other than individual equipment, which is used in furtherance of the common mission of an organization or unit.

organizational maintenance--That maintenance which is the responsibility of and performed by a using organization on its assigned equipment. Its phases normally consist of inspecting, servicing, lubricating, adjusting, and the replacing of parts, minor assemblies, and subassemblies.

organic airlift--Airlift provided by aircraft owned/operated by each Service.

origin--Beginning point of a deployment where unit or non-unit-related cargo or personnel are located.

original destination--In naval control of shipping, the original final destination of a convoy or an individual ship (whether in convoy or independent). This is particularly applicable to the original destination of a voyage begun in peacetime.

other war reserve materiel requirement--This level consists of the war reserve materiel requirement less the prepositioned war reserve materiel requirement.

other war reserve materiel requirement, balance--That portion of the other war reserve materiel requirement which has not been acquired or funded. This level consists of the other war reserve materiel requirement less the other war reserve materiel requirement protectable.

other war reserve materiel requirement, protectable--The portion of the other war reserve materiel requirement which is protected for purposes of procurement, funding, and inventory management.

other war reserve stock--The quantity of an item acquired and placed in stock against the other war reserve materiel requirement.

outbound traffic--Traffic originating in continental United States destined for overseas or overseas traffic moving in a general direction away from continental United States.

over the beach operations--See logistics-over-the-shore operations.

Overseas--Any country or place beyond the limits of the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia. For purposes of this handbook, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories and possessions are considered overseas.

PACS--Passenger Automated Check-in System (AMC)--Part of  CAPS II used to track personnel on strategic airlift and to provide boarding passes.  This system speeds passenger check-in, seat selection, money collection, and boarding pass preparation.

Pallet--A platform used to secure material for ease in handling and storing. It is also used to consolidate small packages into a unitized load.

a. 463L, system. Aircraft pallets, nets, tie down, and coupling devices, facilities, handling equipment, procedures, and other components designed to interface with military and civilian aircraft cargo restraint systems.

b. Warehouse. A two deck platform, usually wooden, used for handling several packages as a unit.

palletized load system--A truck with hydraulic load handling mechanism, trailer and flatrack system capable of self-loading and -unloading. Truck and companion trailer have a 16.5 ton payload capacity. Also called PLS. See also flatrack.

palletized load system flatrack--Topless, sideless container component of palletized load system, some of which conform to International Organization for Standardization specifications. See also palletized load system.

palletized unit load--Quantity of any item, packaged or unpackaged, which is arranged on a pallet in a specified manner and securely strapped or fastened thereto so that the whole is handled as a unit.

parallel classification--In railway terminology, the classification of ordinary transport military vehicles and equipment, based on a comparative study of the main characteristics of those vehicles and equipment and of those of the ordinary flat wagons of a corresponding category onto which they can be loaded.

passenger mile--One passenger transported one mile. For air and ocean transport, use nautical miles; for rail, highway, and inland waterway transport in the Continental United States, use statute miles.

payload--1. The sum of the weight of passengers and cargo that an aircraft can carry. See also load. 2. The load (expressed in tons of cargo or equipment, gallons of liquid, or number of passengers) which the vehicle is designed to transport under specified conditions of operation, in addition to its unladen weight.

perishable cargo--Cargo requiring refrigeration, such as meat, fruit, fresh vegetables, and medical department biologicals. See also cargo.

personnel increment number--A seven-character, alphanumeric field that uniquely describes a non-unit-related personnel entry (line) in a Joint Operation Planning and Execution System time-phased force and deployment data. Also called PIN.

physical characteristics--Those military characteristics of equipment which are primarily physical in nature, such as weight, shape, volume, water-proofing, and sturdiness.

pier--1. A structure extending into the water approximately perpendicular to a shore or a bank and providing berthing for ships and which may also provide cargo-handling facilities. 2. A structure extending into the water approximately perpendicular to a shore or bank and providing a promenade or place for other use, as a fishing pier. 3. A support for the spans of a bridge. See also quay; wharf.

pipeline--In logistics, the channel of support or a specific portion thereof by means of which materiel or personnel flow from sources of procurement to their point of use.

plan identification number--1. A command-unique four-digit number followed by a suffix indicating the Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan (JSCP) year for which the plan is written, e.g., "2220-95". 2. In the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) data base, a five-digit number representing the command-unique four-digit identifier, followed by a one character, alphabetic suffix indicating the operation plan option, or a one-digit number numeric value indicating the JSCP year for which the plan is written. Also called PID.

plan information capability--This capability allows a supported command to enter and update key elements of information in an operation plan stored in the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System.

planned airlift requests--Requests generated to meet airlift requirements which can be forecast or where requirements can be anticipated and published in the air tasking order.

planning order--1. An order issued by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to initiate execution planning. The planning order will normally follow a commander’s estimate and a planning order will normally take the place of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff alert order. National Command Authorities approval of a selected course of action is not required before issuing a Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff planning order. 2. A planning directive that provides essential planning guidance and directs the initiation of execution planning before the directing authority approves a military course of action. See also execution planning.

platform drop--The airdrop of loaded platforms from rear loading aircraft with roller conveyors. See also airdrop; airdrop platform.

point of impact--1. The point on the drop zone where the first parachutist or air dropped cargo item lands or is expected to land. 2. The point at which a projectile, bomb, or re-entry vehicle impacts or is expected to impact.

point to point sealift--The movement of troops and/or cargo in Military Sealift Command nucleus or commercial shipping between established ports, in administrative landings or logistics over the shore operations. See also administrative landing; administrative movement; logistics-over-the-shore operations.

port--A place at which ships may discharge or receive their cargoes. It includes any port accessible to ships on the seacoast, navigable rivers or inland waterways. The term "ports" should not be used in conjunction with air facilities which are designated as aerial ports, airports, etc.

port capacity--The estimated capacity of a port or an anchorage to clear cargo in 24 hours usually expressed in tons. See also beach capacity; clearance capacity.

port complex--A port complex comprises one or more port areas of varying importance whose activities are geographically linked either because these areas are dependent on a common inland transport system or because they constitute a common initial destination for convoys.

port designator--A group of letters identifying ports in convoy titles or messages.

port evacuation of cargoes--The removal of cargoes from a threatened port to alternative storage sites.

port evacuation of shipping--The movement of merchant ships from a threatened port for their own protection.

port of debarkation--The geographic point at which cargo or personnel are discharged. May be a seaport or aerial port of debarkation. For unit requirements, it may or may not coincide with the destination. Also called POD. See also port of embarkation.

port of embarkation--The geographic point in a routing scheme from which cargo or personnel depart. May be a seaport or aerial port from which personnel and equipment flow to port of debarkation. For unit and nonunit requirements, it may or may not coincide with the origin. Also called POE. See also port of debarkation.

Port Operations Group--The Port Operations Group (POG) is a task organized unit located at the SPOD/E under the control of the landing force support party (LFSP)/combat service support element (CSSE), that assists and provides support in the loading/unloading and staging of personnel, supplies, and equipment from shipping.

port security--The safeguarding of vessels, harbors, ports, waterfront facilities and cargo from internal threats such as: destruction, loss, or injury from sabotage or other subversive acts; accidents; thefts; or other causes of similar nature.

PORTSIM--Port Simulation (MTMC)--Simulation of seaport operations during a force deployment.  Provides a series of time profiles that show the usage of port lift assets, MHE, staging area capacities, force structure, number of vehicles loaded, and several other parameters.

PRAMS--Passenger Reservation and Manifesting System (AMC).  Part of  CAPS II used to schedule the movement of DOD sponsored personnel.  Produces and transmits passenger manifests for departing flights.

preliminary movement schedule--A projection of the routing of movement requirements reflected in the time-phased force and deployment data, from origin to destination, including identification of origins, ports of embarkation, ports of debarkation, and en route stops; associated time frames for arrival and departure at each location; type of lift assets required to accomplish the move; and cargo details by carrier. Schedules are sufficiently detailed to support comparative analysis of requirements against capabilities and to develop location workloads for reception and onward movement.

preload loading--The loading of selected items aboard ship at one port prior to the main loading of the ship at another.

preposition--To place military units, equipment, or supplies at or near the point of planned use or at a designated location to reduce reaction time, and to ensure timely support of a specific force during initial phases of an operation.

prepositioned war reserve materiel requirement, balance--That portion of the pre-positioned war reserve materiel requirement which has not been acquired or funded. This level consists of the prepositioned war reserve materiel requirement, less the prepositioned war reserve requirement, protectable.

prepositioned war reserve materiel requirement, protectable--That portion of the pre-positioned war reserve materiel requirement which is protected for purposes of procurement, funding and inventory management.

prepositioned war reserve requirement --That portion of the war reserve materiel requirement which the current Secretary of Defense guidance dictates be reserved and positioned at or near the point of planned use or issue to the user prior to hostilities to reduce reaction time and to assure timely support of a specific force/project until replenishment can be effected.

prepositioned war reserve stock--The assets that are designated to satisfy the prepositioned war reserve materiel requirement.

Presidential Callup--Procedures by which the President brings all or part of the Army National Guard or Air National Guard to active Federal service under section 12406 and Chapter 15 of title 10 (DOD), US Code. See also Presidential Selected Reserve Callup Authority.

Presidential Selected Reserve Callup Authority--Provision of a public law (US Code, title 10 (DOD), section 12304) that provides the President a means to activate, without a declaration of national emergency, not more than 200,000 members of the Selected Reserve for not more than 270 days to meet the support requirements of any operational mission. Members called under this provision may not be used for disaster relief or to suppress insurrection. This authority has particular utility when used in circumstances in which the escalatory national or international signals of partial or full mobilization would be undesirable. Forces available under this authority can provide a tailored, limited-scope, deterrent, or operational response, or may be used as a precursor to any subsequent mobilization. Also called PSRC. See also mobilization; Presidential Callup.

primary operating stocks--Logistics resources on hand or on order necessary to support day-to-day operational requirements, and which, in part, can also be used to offset sustaining combat requirements. Also called POS.

prime mover--A vehicle, including heavy construction equipment, possessing military characteristics, designed primarily for towing heavy, wheeled weapons and frequently providing facilities for the transportation of the crew of, and ammunition for, the weapon.

principal end items--Principal end items (PEIs) are those items of equipment necessary for the efficient completion of the MPS off-load and the accomplishment of the MAGTF mission.

Priority--Precedence for movement of traffic.

protection of shipping--The use of proportionate force by United States warships, military aircraft, and other forces, when necessary for the protection of United States flag vessels and aircraft, United States citizens (whether embarked in United States or foreign vessels), and their property against unlawful violence. This protection may be extended (consistent with international law) to foreign flag vessels, aircraft, and persons.