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21Defense Integrated Military Human Resources System — The Defense Integrated Military Human Resources System was an enterprise program of the Business Transformation Agency s Defense Business Systems Acquisition Executive, within the United States Department of Defense (DoD). As the largest… …
22Defense Department Advisory Committee on Women in the Services — The Defense Department Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (DACOWITS) was established in 1951 by then Secretary of Defense, George C. Marshall. The Committee is composed of civilian women and men who are appointed by the Secretary of… …
23Defense Production Administration — The Defense Production Administration (DPA) was an independent agency of the United States government whose function was to oversee and control defense production programs of the United States during wartime mobilization. The Office of Defense… …
24Defense Message System — The Defense Message System or Defense Messaging System (DMS) is a deployment of secure electronic mail and directory services in the United States Department of Defense. DMS was intended to replace the AUTODIN network, and is based on… …
25Defense Language Aptitude Battery — The Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB) is a test used by the United States Department of Defense to test an individual s potential for learning a foreign language. It is used to determine who may pursue training as a military linguist. It… …
26Defense Act of 1920 — The Defense Act of 1920 (or Kahn Act) was sponsored by Representative Julius Kahn (R) of California. This landmark piece of legislation reorganized the military and civilian arms of the US Army to enable it to contribute its appropriate share of… …
27Defense Information Systems Agency — noun a combat support agency in the Department of Defense responsible for developing and operating and supporting information systems to serve the needs of the President and the Secretary of Defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff • Syn: ↑DISA •… …
28Defense Logistics Agency Civilian Award — The Defense Logistics Agency Civilian Award is a medal awarded to civilian contractors of the United States Department of Defense working worldwide and supporting the logistical needs of the Department of Defense. This medal has been awarded for… …
29defense information infrastructure — The shared or interconnected system of computers, communications, data applications, security, people, training, and other support structures serving Department of Defense (DOD) local, national, and worldwide information needs. The defense… …
30Office of Defense Mobilization — The Office of Defense Mobilization (ODM) was an independent agency of the United States government whose function was to plan, coordinate, direct and control all wartime mobilization activities of the federal government, including manpower,… …
