HEALTH THREAT


Meaning of HEALTH THREAT in English

A composite of ongoing or potential enemy actions; adverse environmental, occupational, and geographic and meteorological conditions; endemic diseases; and employment of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons (to include weapons of mass destruction) that have the potential to affect the short- or long-term health (including psychological impact) of personnel. (JP 4-02)

DOD English dictionary of military terms.      Английский словарь военных терминов DOD.