The full range of measures taken by a nation to promote its growth and to protect itself from subversion, lawlessness, and insurgency. It focuses on building viable institutions (political, economic, social, and military) that respond to the needs of society. Also called IDAD. See also foreign internal defense. (JP 3-07.1)
INTERNAL DEFENSE AND DEVELOPMENT
Meaning of INTERNAL DEFENSE AND DEVELOPMENT in English
DOD English dictionary of military terms. Английский словарь военных терминов DOD. 2012