(DoD) A geospatial area or systems node or link against which information that will satisfy a specific information requirement can be collected. Named areas of interest are usually selected to capture indications of adversary courses of action, but also may be related to conditions of the operational environment. Also called NAI. See also area of interest.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
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