text: Chapter 1
  multimodal —The movement of cargo and personnel using two or more transportation methods (air, highway,
  rail, sea) from point of origin to destination. (ATP 4-13)
  multinational doctrine — (DOD) The agreed-upon fundamental principles that guide the employment of forces
  of two or more nations in coordinated action toward a common objective. (JP 3-16)
  multinational force — (DOD) A force composed of military elements of nations who have formed an alliance or
  coalition for a specific purpose. (JP 1 Volume 2) Also called MNF. See also multinational operations.
  multinational logistics — (DOD) Any coordinated logistic activity involving two or more nations supporting a
  multinational force conducting military operations under the auspices of an alliance or coalition, including those
  conducted under United Nations mandate. (JP 3-16) Also called MNL.
  multinational operations — (DOD) A collective term to describe military actions conducted by forces of two or
  more nations, usually undertaken within the structure of a coalition or alliance. (JP 3-16)
  munition — (DOD) A complete device charged with explosives; propellants; pyrotechnics; initiating composition;
  or chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear material for use in operations including demolitions. (JP 3-42)
  munitions effectiveness assessment — (DOD) The assessment of the military force applied in terms of the
  weapon system and munitions effectiveness to determine and recommend any required changes to the
  methodology, tactics, weapon system, munitions, fusing, and/or weapon delivery parameters to increase force
  effectiveness. (JP 2-0) Also called MEA.
  music performance team — A team that offers the flexibility to support concurrent musical missions in multiple
  geographic areas. (ATP 1-19) Also called MPT.
  mutual support — (DOD) That support which units render each other against an enemy, because of their
  assigned tasks, their position relative to each other and to the enemy, and their inherent capabilities. (JP 3-31)
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  named area of interest — (DOD) A geospatial area or systems node or link against which information that will
  satisfy a specific information requirement can be collected, usually to capture indications of adversary courses
  of action. (JP 2-0) Also called NAI.
  national defense strategy — (DOD) A document approved by the Secretary of Defense for applying the Armed
  Forces of the United States in coordination with Department of Defense agencies and other instruments of
  national power to achieve national security strategy objectives. (JP 1 Volume 1) Also called NDS.
  National Detainee Reporting Center — (DOD) The national-level center that accounts for all persons who pass
  through the care, custody, and control of the Department of Defense and that obtains and stores information
  concerning detainees and their confiscated personal property. (JP 3-31) Also called NDRC.
  National Incident Management System — (DOD) A national crisis response system that provides a consistent,
  nationwide approach for federal, state, local, and tribal governments; the private sector; and nongovernmental
  organizations to work effectively and efficiently together to prepare for, respond to, and recover from domestic
  incidents, regardless of cause, size, or complexity. (JP 3-41) Also called NIMS.
  national military strategy — (DOD) A document approved by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for
  distributing and applying military power to attain national security strategy and Defense Strategic Guidance
  objectives. (JP 1 Volume 1) Also called NMS.
  national security strategy — (DOD) A document approved by the President of the United States for
  developing, applying, and coordinating the instruments of national power to achieve objectives that contribute
  to national security. (JP 1 Volume 1) Also called NSS.
  national special security event — (DOD) A designated event that, by virtue of its political, economic, social, or
  religious significance, may be the target of terrorism or other criminal activity. (JP 3-28) Also called NSSE.
  national strategic level of warfare — The level of warfare at which the U.S. government formulates policy
  goals and ways to achieve them by synchronizing action across government and unified action partners and
  employing the instruments of national power. (FM 3-0)
  natural disaster — (DOD) A situation that poses significant danger to life and property that results from a
  natural cause. (JP 3-29)
  naval surface fire support — (DOD) Fire provided by Navy surface gun and missile systems in support of a unit
  or units. (JP 3-09.3) Also called NSFS.
  navigation warfare — (DOD) Deliberate defensive and offensive action to assure and prevent positioning,
  navigation, and timing information through coordinated employment of space, cyberspace, and electronic
  warfare operations. (JP 3-14) Also called NAVWAR.
  Navy tactical air control center — (DOD) The principal air operations installation (ship-based) from which all
  aircraft and air warning functions of tactical air operations are controlled. (JP 3-09.3) Also called Navy TACC.