text: Chapter 1
  throughput — (DOD) 1. In transportation, the average quantity of cargo and passengers that can pass through
  a terminal, port, or anchorage on a daily basis. (JP 4-18) 2. In patient movement and care, the maximum
  number of patients (stable or stabilized) by category, that can be received at the airport, staged, transported,
  and received at the proper hospital within any 24-hour period. (JP 4-02)
  throughput distribution — A method of distribution which bypasses one or more intermediate supply echelons
  in the supply system to avoid multiple handling. (ATP 4-92)
  time of attack — The moment the leading elements of the main body cross the line of departure or, in a limited
  visibility attack, the point of departure. (ADP 3-90)
  time on target — (DOD) The actual time at which munitions impact the target. (JP 3-09.3) Also called TOT.
  time-phased force and deployment data — (DOD) The time-phased force, non-unit cargo, and personnel data
  combined with movement data for the operation plan, operation order, or ongoing rotation of forces. (JP 5-0)
  Also called TPFDD.
  time-sensitive target — (DOD) Joint force commander-validated target or set of targets requiring immediate
  response because it is a highly lucrative, fleeting target of opportunity or it poses (or will soon pose) a danger
  to friendly forces. (JP 3-60) Also called TST.
  toxic industrial biological — (DOD) Any biological material manufactured, used, transported, or stored by
  industrial, medical, or commercial processes which could pose an infectious or toxic threat. (JP 3-11) Also
  called TIB.
  toxic industrial chemical — (DOD) A chemical developed or manufactured for use in industrial operations or
  research by industry, government, or academia that poses a hazard. (JP 3-11) Also called TIC.
  toxic industrial material — (DOD) A generic term for toxic, chemical, biological, or radioactive substances in
  solid, liquid, aerosolized, or gaseous form that may be used, or stored for use, for industrial, commercial,
  medical, military, or domestic purposes. (JP 3-11) Also called TIM.
  toxic industrial radiological — (DOD) Any radiological material manufactured, used, transported, or stored by
  industrial, medical, or commercial processes. (JP 3-11) Also called TIR.
  track — (DOD) 2. To display or record the successive positions of a moving object. (JP 3-01)
  track alignment — The horizontal dimension of a track; for example, curves. (ATP 4-14)
  track profile — The vertical dimensions of the track caused by terrain features such as hills or valleys. (ATP 4-
  14)
  tracking — (DOD) Precise and continuous position-finding of targets by radar, optical, or other means. (JP 3-
  07.4)
  tractive effort — A measure of the potential power of a locomotive expressed in pounds. (ATP 4-14)
  traffic control post — A manned post that is used to preclude the interruption of traffic flow or movement along
  a designated route. (FM 3-39)
  trail party — The last march unit in a march column. (FM 3-90)
  train density — The number of trains that may be operated safely over a division in each direction during a 24-
  hour period. (ATP 4-14) Also called TD.
  train dispatcher — Responsible for main-line movement of passenger and freight trains on a division. (ATP 4-
  14)
  training and evaluation outline — A summary document that provides performance and proficiency standards
  for individual and collective tasks. (FM 7-0) Also called T&EO.
  training and readiness oversight — (DOD) The authority that combatant commanders may exercise over
  assigned Reserve Component forces when not on active duty or when on active duty for training. (JP 1
  Volume 2) Also called TRO. See also combatant commander.
  training environment — An environment comprised of conditions, supporting resources, and time that enables
  training tasks to proficiency. (FM 7-0)
  training objective — A statement that describes the desired outcome of a training event. (FM 7-0)
  transitional governance — The actions taken to assure appropriate control and continuity of government
  functions throughout the range of military operations. (FM 3-57) Also called TG.
  transitional military authority — A temporary military government exercising the functions of civil
  administration in the absence of a legitimate civil authority. (FM 3-07)
  transmission security — (DOD) Actions designed to protect communications from interception and exploitation
  by means other than cryptoanalysis. (JP 6-0) Also called TRANSEC.