circulation

Definition

The movement and distribution of intelligence, supplies, personnel, or currency through operational channels. Restricted circulation is a spy's nightmare; unrestricted circulation is an administrator's.

Example Usage

The classified document's circulation was limited to Level 3 clearance holders.

Source: Oxford English Dictionary

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PACE plan

Primary, Alternate, Contingency, and Emergency communication plan ensuring multiple redundant methods to maintain contact. Because Murphy's Law applies especially to radios when you desperately need them.

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crosswind

A wind that has decided to take the scenic route across your path of travel instead of cooperating like a normal breeze. Pilots and sailors learn to respect this atmospheric contrarian, as it loves to make landings and takeoffs unnecessarily theatrical.

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Picket Line

An early warning perimeter of guards or sensors designed to detect approaching enemies before they reach main defensive positions. The military's doorbell system, except it rings when people you don't like show up uninvited with guns.

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corps

A large military formation of tens of thousands of troops, typically composed of multiple divisions and commanded by a lieutenant general who has a lot of people to disappoint. Also used by organized groups who want to sound more official and disciplined, like the Marine Corps or the Peace Corps. It's pronounced 'core' because the French spelling loves watching English speakers struggle.

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line of departure

The point or line where attacking forces cross from planning into execution, leaving behind safety and entering the danger zone. Once you cross LD, there's no pretending this is still just an exercise.

🎖️ Military / Defense

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scuttlebutt

Military rumors, gossip, or unofficial information passed around the ranks. Originally naval slang from the water cask where sailors gathered to chat, it's now the military's internal social media before social media existed.

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