What is the meaning of aimpoint?

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(DoD) A prominent radar-significant feature, for example a tip of land or bridge, used to assist an aircrew in navigating and delivering their weapons (usually in bad weather and/or at night). See also desired mean point of impact; desired point of impact.
(DoD) A point associated with a target and assigned for a specific weapon impact. May be defined descriptively (e.g., vent in center of roof), by grid reference, or geolocation. More specific classifications of aimpoint include desired point of impact, joint desired point of impact, and desired mean point of impact.
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APAMilitary Dictionary (DoD). (2011). aimpoint. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/aimpoint/definitions/1960134
ChicagoMilitary Dictionary (DoD). 2011. "aimpoint" http://smartdefine.org/aimpoint/definitions/1960134 (accessed September 21, 2026).
HarvardMilitary Dictionary (DoD) 2011, aimpoint, Smart Define, viewed 21 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/aimpoint/definitions/1960134>.
MLAMilitary Dictionary (DoD). "aimpoint" 4 April 2011. Web. 21 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/aimpoint/definitions/1960134>