NONHOSTILE CASUALTY


Meaning of NONHOSTILE CASUALTY in English

A person who becomes a casualty due to circumstances not directly attributable to hostile action or terrorist activity. Casualties due to the elements, self-inflicted wounds, and combat fatigue are nonhostile casualties. Also called NHCS. See also casualty; casualty type; hostile casualty.

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