force activity designators

force activity designators

Numbers used in conjunction with urgency of need designators to establish a matrix of priorities used for supply requisitions. Defines the relative importance of the unit to accomplish the objectives of the Department of Defense. Also called FADs. See also force.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
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