The probability that a weapon will arrive, detonate, and achieve at least a specified level of damage (severe or moderate) against a given target. Damage expectancy is a function of both probability of arrival and probability of damage of a weapon.
DAMAGE EXPECTANCY (NUCLEAR)
Meaning of DAMAGE EXPECTANCY (NUCLEAR) in English
DOD English dictionary of military terms. Английский словарь военных терминов DOD. 2012