text: Chapter 1
  electro-optical-infrared countermeasure — (DOD) A device or technique employing electro-optical-infrared
  materials or technology that is intended to impair the effectiveness of enemy activity, particularly with respect
  to precision-guided weapons and sensor systems. (JP 3-85) Also called EO-IR CM.
  embarkation — (DOD) The process of putting personnel and/or vehicles and their associated stores and
  equipment into ships and/or aircraft. (JP 3-02)
  emergency dental care — Care given for the relief of oral pain; diagnosis and treatment of infections; control of
  life-threatening oral conditions (hemorrhage, cellulitis, or respiratory difficulties); and treatment of trauma to
  teeth, jaws (maxilla/mandible), and associated facial structures is considered emergency care. (ATP 4-02.19)
  emergency locator beacon — (DOD) A generic term for all radio beacons used for emergency locating
  purposes. (JP 3-50) See also personal locator beacon.
  emergency medical treatment — The immediate application of medical procedures to the wounded, injured, or
  sick by specially trained medical personnel. (FM 4-02)
  emergency operations center — (DOD) A temporary or permanent facility where the coordination of
  information and resources to support domestic incident management activities normally takes place. (JP 3-41)
  Also called EOC.
  emergency preparedness liaison officer — (DOD) A senior reserve officer who represents their Service at the
  appropriate joint field office conducting planning and coordination responsibilities in support of civil authorities.
  (JP 3-28) Also called EPLO.
  emergency support functions — (DOD) Government and certain private-sector capabilities grouped into an
  organizational structure to provide the support, resources, program implementation, and services that are
  most likely to be needed to save lives, protect property and the environment, restore essential services and
  critical infrastructure, and help victims and communities return to normal, when feasible, following domestic
  incidents. (JP 3-28) Also called ESF.
  emission control — (DOD) The selective and controlled use of electromagnetic, acoustic, or other emitters to
  optimize command and control capabilities while minimizing, for operations security: a. detection by enemy
  sensors, b. mutual interference among friendly systems, and/or c. enemy interference with the ability to
  execute a military deception plan. (JP 3-85) Also called EMCON.
  emission security — (DOD) Actions designed to deny unauthorized persons information of value as a result of
  intercept and analysis of compromising emanations from cryptographic equipment and telecommunications
  systems. (JP 6-0)
  employment — (DOD) The strategic, operational, or tactical use of forces. (JP 5-0)
  en route care — The care required to maintain the phased treatment initiated prior to evacuation and the
  sustainment of the patient’s medical condition during evacuation. (ATP 4-02.2)
  enabling operation — An operation that sets the friendly conditions required for mission accomplishment. (FM
  3-90)
  encirclement — Where one force loses its freedom of maneuver because an opposing force is able to isolate it
  by controlling all ground lines of communications and reinforcement. (FM 3-90)
  encircling force — The force that maneuvers to the rear or flank of the enemy to block the enemy’s escape.
  (FM 3-90)
  end delivery tonnage — The through tonnage, in short tons, of payload that is delivered at the end of the
  railway line (railhead) each day. (ATP 4-14) Also called EDT.
  end state — (DOD) The set of required conditions that defines achievement of the commander's objectives. (JP
  3-0)
  endo-atmospheric intercept capabilities — A ballistic missile intercept inside the Earth’s atmosphere. (ATP 3-
  01.15)
  endurance — The ability to persevere over time throughout the depth of an operational environment. (FM 3-0)
  enemy — A party identified as hostile against which the use of force is authorized. (ADP 3-0)
  enemy combatant — (DOD) In general, a person engaged in hostilities against the United States or its coalition
  partners during an armed conflict. (DODD 2310.01E) Also called EC.
  engage — (DOD) In air and missile defense, a fire control order used to direct or authorize units and/or weapon
  systems to attack a designated target. (JP 3-01)
  engage on remote — (DOD) Use of nonorganic sensor or ballistic missile defense system track data to launch
  weapon and complete engagement. (JP 3-01) Also called EOR.
  engagement — (DOD) 1. An attack against an air or missile threat. (JP 3-01) 2. A tactical conflict, usually
  between opposing lower echelons maneuver forces. (JP 3-0)